Data Matters
Turning data into decisive advantage
Our three themes will help you explore how to use data practically as a core capability, moving beyond fragmented reporting towards integrated, organisation-wide intelligence.
- Shaping fundamental strategic decisions: how advanced analytics, dashboards and curated data services can provide clear, actionable insight, allowing more confident and transparent decision making
- Navigating uncertainty with insight: how you can use data and tools to predict change, act with confidence and stay ahead in uncertain environments
- Effective data use through culture, skills and trust: from leadership behaviours to practical tools and training, examine how to ensure that data is not just available, but effective
What to expect
At our 2027 event you'll benefit from:
- High-level topics and themes aimed at leaders and senior managers looking for the latest thinking and direction in data and strategy
- Products and services focused on executive decision makers and strategists
- Exceptional panels, talks and sessions bringing together thought leadership and access to colleagues facing similar challenges in a fast-paced evolving economy
- Opportunities to network and connect with colleagues across higher and further education
Book your ticket for Data Matters 2027
Join us on 13 January 2027 at The Royal Northern College of Music, Manchester.
Ticket prices and booking information
All prices are exclusive of VAT.
- Customer and member in-person: £175
- Non-member in-person: £400
When booking, please read the delegate terms and conditions, including our cancellation policy.
If you have any queries about the event, please email data.matters@jisc.ac.uk.
We will have a film crew and photographers at Data Matters 2027. Should you wish to be excluded, please inform the film crew directly. Please note, we are unable to take individual delegates out of group shots.
Who should attend?
We're welcoming strategic data leads from tertiary education and research.
Attend our event if you are a:
- Chief data officer
- Chief information officer (CIO)
- Chief operating officer (COO)
- Deputy VC/Pro VC
- Vice principal
- Academic registrar
- Directors and heads of: planning and strategy, programme and performance, student experience, student engagement, graduate and careers services
Data Matters 2026 in numbers
“There are so many interesting, clever people working on the same sort of stuff as me... connecting with them is very powerful”
Data Matters 2026 delegate