Apply to speak at Networkshop 2026

Please complete this form if you would like to speak at Networkshop 2026.

Future-ready networks: shaping the next decade of connectivity, security and collaboration across UK education and research

23-24 June 2026, NTU events and conferencing and online

Networkshop is an annual conference for education, research and IT professionals who are interested in digital transformation. If you would like to speak at the event, please complete this form before the deadline on Friday 30 January 2026 at 17:00.

This year, the types of sessions we will include in our programme are: 

  • Keynote: a stand alone session that delivers a core message and sets the tone for the event
  • Lightning talk: a short talk grouped with other speakers on the same subject
  • Workshop: a group discussion involving participation from attendees on a specific topic
  • Panel discussion: a group discussion on a subject area offering different perspectives
  • Presentation: a deep dive into a subject area

Share your experiences

Help us to shape Networkshop 2026, by sharing your personal learning experiences. We would love to hear session topic ideas around the key themes of the next event:

  • Resilient and sustainable infrastructure
  • Securing connectivity for an inclusive and collaborative education ecosystem
  • Intelligent networks for adaptive learning and research

We will be in touch to discuss your proposal in more detail. Please note, confirmed speakers will be provided entry to Networkshop 2026 free of charge.

If you are a commercial vendor or supplier wishing to host a breakout session at Networkshop 2026, please note that a separate application form is required.

If you have any questions, feel free to email exhibitors.networkshop@jisc.ac.uk.

All fields marked with an asterisk (*) are required.

Speaker details

Session proposal

Session type *
Event theme *

Please refer to the key themes of the event.

Who is your session aimed at? *

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Privacy notice

The following information is needed for us to process your proposal to speak at Networkshop. We’ll use it, as described in our events privacy notice, to provide the service you’ve requested, as well as to identify problems or ways to make the service better. If your proposal is accepted we’ll include your name, affiliation and presentation title in a public programme that may be read from anywhere on the internet. Please let us know if that will cause a problem, so we can discuss whether we can reduce what is displayed without devaluing the programme.