Monday 9 – Tuesday 10 March 2026
Park Regis, Birmingham
Park Regis, Birmingham
Our 2025 Conference was a huge success with the highest delegate numbers we’ve seen since 2013. We were delighted that so many people could join us, listen to our amazing keynote speakers and take part in so many informative and inspiring workshops.
We are already busy planning our 2026 event, on Monday 9 and Tuesday 10 March at the Park Regis in Birmingham, ready for launching later in the Autumn Term. In the meantime, these pages provide a good insight in to what you can expect from a NAMSS Annual Conference.
The conference will include a wide range of workshops, 4 keynote sessions and the Market Place will be a great opportunity for delegates to visit organisations offering innovative services and solutions for student service provision.
This years’ NAMSS Student Services Awards will be announced live during Mondays Gala Dinner; the perfect time to catch up with colleagues, old and new.
We are delighted to have Howden as our main sponsor for 2025. Our thanks also go to the Caribbean Elective for sponsoring our Gala Dinner and Barry Bennett for providing a free delegate place to one of our members.
The Conference is open to non NAMSS members however, you can save money on conference tickets as well as take advantage of other benefits by clicking here to become a NAMSS member before booking.
09.00 – 09.30
Registration, refreshments and networking in the Market Place
09.30 – 10.15
Chairs Welcome
10.15 – 11.15
KEYNOTE #1 – Paul Dix, When the Adults Change
11.15 – 11.45
Refreshments and networking in the Market Place
11.45 – 12.45
Workshop 1 with a choice of 4 different topics
12.45 – 13.45
Lunch and networking in the Market Place
13.45 – 14:45
KEYNOTE #2 – Solat Chaudhry, National Centre for Diversity
14.45 – 15.15
Refreshments and networking in the Market Place
15.45 – 16.45
Workshop 2 with a choice of 4 different topics
19.00 – Midnight
Pre-Dinner Drinks, Gala Dinner, Annual Awards and Live Band
08.45 – 09.00
Registration, refreshments and networking in the Market Place
09.00 – 09.15
Chairs Thoughts
09.15 – 10.15
KEYNOTE #3 – Diana Osagie, Courageous Leadership
10.15 – 11.15
Workshop 3 with a choice of 4 different topics
11.15 – 11.45
Refreshments and networking in the Market Place
11.45 – 12.45
Workshop 4 with a choice of 4 different topics
12.45 – 13.45
Lunch and networking in the Market Place
13.45 – 14.45
Finale – Kheron Gilpin, Progress Today
14.45 – 15.00
Conference Summary & close
Keynote sessions – thought provoking and inspiring presentations.
Workshops – delegates choose from a range of different workshops on a variety of topics relevant to Student Services.
Exhibitors – a real mix of organisations who are keen to meet and speak to people working within Student Services.
NAMSS Student Services Awards – Celebrating and showcasing the hard work, dedication and impact of Student Services across the further education and skills sector in the UK
Gala Dinner – pre-dinner drinks, charity raffle and a live band!
Tickets to suit you – Conference Tickets packages include single or double day passes, 1- or 2-nights accommodation and the Gala Dinner.
Non NAMSS Members – the Conference is open to non-members but tickets are more expensive.
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