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Jisc at ALT Annual Conference 2026

The Association of Learning Technology (ALT) conference provides an international platform for learning technology research, practice and policy work from across sectors.

CardiffTwo days
  • 20–21 October 2026

    Holland House Hotel, Cardiff

ALTC26: Learning without Edges

Jisc will be at ALT 2026, one of the UK’s largest conferences for learning technology and digital education professionals. The conference provides a valuable and practical forum for practitioners, researchers, managers and policy-makers from education and industry to solve problems, explore, reflect, influence and learn.

Visit our sessions or the Jisc stand to explore resources including the Beyond Blended report, transnational education, digital transformation in HE and digital skills.

We’re also proud to continue supporting the ALT Award for Digital Transformation, which recognises the outstanding work of institutions driving change across teaching, learning and technology.

Tuesday 20 October

Gravitating Towards Each Other: Informal Learning, Social Support and Wellbeing in Private Digital Spaces

  • Deb Baff, Subject specialist - Digital leadership and culture, Jisc

Building bridges – fostering collaboration and cooperation between IT and teaching and learning professionals in Further Education

  • Chris Thompson, Subject specialist: Digital practice, Jisc

“I can't afford wifi and mobile connection is bad”: how to provide an equitable digital experience to students in transnational education

  • Elizabeth Newall, Senior sector specialist (digital transformation), Jisc

What digital skills are needed in priority sectors? Lessons from the construction industry

  • Kathryn Woodhead, Subject specialist, Jisc
  • Catherine Evans, Subject specialist, Jisc

Wednesday 21 October

Beyond digital foundations: Understanding digital maturity across UK higher education

  • Sarah Knight, Director of digital leadership and transformation, Jisc
  • Lou McGill, Senior sector specialist, Jisc

Beyond Blended: supporting flexible curriculum development across changing institutional landscapes

  • Sarah Knight, Director of digital leadership and transformation, Jisc
  • Sheila MacNeill
  • Alison Purvis
  • Denise Sweeney

Booking information

Ticket prices and booking information can be found on the ALT website.