Annual Conference 10 – 11 March 2025

NAMSS Annual Conference 25

The 2025 Conference will include a wide range of workshops4 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 Dinnerthe 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.

Annual Conference Agenda

Monday 10 March

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

Tuesday 11 March

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

Why attend our Annual Conference?

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.

Not a NAMSS member?

Non NAMSS Members – the Conference is open to non-members but tickets are more expensive.

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