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From Front Row to Front Line:

Where Education Meets the Future of Work

 

EchoExperience26 will bring together a community of inspirational leaders shaping the future of education and workforce development across EMEA. The skills shaped in the front row of education determine success on the front line of work.

What to expect:
High-impact keynotes from global thought leaders
Interactive sessions focused on real-world application
Cross-sector conversations between education and industry
Exclusive networking with senior leaders and innovators
 
From welcome reception to closing remarks, every moment is intentionally designed to move you from insight to action.
 

Day 1


Welcome Reception

Onyx at AMANO



Wednesday, 10 June

Day 1 EE EMEA 2026

Day 2

The London School of Economics and Political Science



Thursday, 11 June

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Day 2 Evening


Dinner & Awards
OXO Tower 



Thursday, 11 June

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Day 3



Amazon UK Corporate Office



Friday, 12 June

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  • 8:00am: Welcome Networking + Light Breakfast
    9:00am: Opening Remarks
    9:30am: Industry Keynote
    10:30am: Session 1 | AI-Amplified Engagement
    12:00pm: Lunch
    1:00pm: Panel | Data-Driven Decision Making
    2:00pm: Session 2 | Accessibility in Action
    2:45pm: Session Break
    3:00pm: Session3 | Personalised Assessments & Feedback
    4:00pm: Closing Remarks and Happy Hour

Institutions Attending

  • University of Turku
  • Manchester Metropolitan University
  • Tal Tech
  • Queen Mary University of London
  • Panworld Education
  • JCB
  • University of East Anglia
  • London School of Economics
  • University of Bradford
  • University of Nottingham
  • City St Georges University of London
  • Kings College London
  • Western Norway University of Applied Sciences
  • Zishi
  • VIVES University of Applied Sciences
  • University of Sheffield
  • University of Derby
  • University of Warwick
  • University of Glasgow
  • Skills & Education Group
  • SCL College
  • Qatar University
  • National Highways
  • Menzies Aviation
  • LUT University
  • Western Norway University of Applied Sciences
  • Hull York Medical School
  • FE Tech
  • inmisceo
  • University of Edinburgh

Featured Keynote

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Rahim Hirji
Author of SuperSkills: Human Capability in the Age of AI.

From the Front Row to the Front Line: Building Capability for the Age of AI

We’re excited to welcome Rahim Hirji, Author of SuperSkills: Human Capability in the Age of AI.

This keynote will explore how outdated systems, not individuals, are driving readiness gaps and what it takes to build real-world capability in the age of AI.

Spotlight Session

Putting People at the Centre of AI Transformation

AI investment is accelerating at an unprecedented pace, with organisations worldwide committing over $300 billion a year to transformation initiatives. Yet turning that investment into meaningful impact requires more than technology alone. In this spotlight session, Dorottya Sallai explores why leadership confidence and capability are the defining factors in successful AI transformation. Drawing on global advisory experience, Dorottya introduces a practical, human‑centred approach to leading AI change. The session examines how leaders can understand context, equip their people with the right skills, align direction across the organisation, and deliver transformation with clarity and confidence. Attendees will leave with a clear leadership lens for AI, one that puts people at the heart of lasting organisational impact.

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Dorottya Sallai
Associate Professor (Education) of Management, London School of Economics and Political Sciences

Featured Speakers

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Baba Sheba
Director of Digital Transformation, City St George's, University of London
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Murad Velani
President & Chief Executive Officer at Echo360
Anwar Ghanim Alfetlawi
Anwar Ghanim Alfetlawi
Lecturer, Foundation Program, Qatar University
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Stella Ekebuisi
Head, Digital Education Futures, London School of Economics and Political Science
Helena Paterson
Helena Paterson
Senior Lecturer in Psychology and Neuroscience, University of Glasgow
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Alisha Aman
Program Director for MSc MedTech Innovation, University of Glasgow
Kathryn Stewart Pink
Kathryn Stewart
Chief Product & Technology Officer at Echo360
Jayne Leggott
Jayne Leggott
Senior Lecturer in Initial Teacher in Education, University of Derby
Jenny Gordon
Jenny Gordon
Head of EMEA, Echo360
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Chris Matthews
Global Edtech Strategy and Business Development, Amazon Web Services
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Tom Ritchie
SFHEA, Reader and Director of Student Experience, University of Warwick
Tim Fulton
Tim Fulton
Deputy Director of Education for Undergraduate Studies; Queen Mary University of London
Emma Beal
Emma Beal
CEO, Skills & Education Group
Rebecca Blanchard
Rebecca Blanchard
Assistant Professor of Veterinary Science, University of Nottingham
Sally Faulkner
Sally Faulkner
Director of Education, Reader in Conservation and Ecology, Queen Mary University of London
Simon Tweddell
Simon Tweddell
Professor, Faculty of Health & Social Care, University of Bradford
Jan Jilis van Delsen
Jan Jilis van Delsen
CEO, Inmisceo
Karen Bielby
Keren Bielby-Clarke
Associate Professor, Faculty of Health & Social Care, University of Bradford
Christine O'Dea
Christine O’Dea
Reader in Management & Technology Education, King’s College London
Mats Calcoen
Mats Calcoen
Educational Technologist, VIVES University of Applied Sciences

At-a-Glance Schedule

June 10 | DAY 1

Onyx at AMANO

Drury House, 34-43 Russell Street, London, WC2B 5HA​

15:00​

Hotel Check-In​

For guests with accommodations at the Hotel AMANO, check-in begins. ​

18:00​

Welcome Reception ​
Kick off EchoExperience with a relaxed welcome reception. Meet fellow attendees, enjoy light refreshments​

19:00​

Entertainment & Networking​

21:00​

Event Concludes​

Non-hotel guests, depart on their own​

June 11 | DAY 2

Marshall Building

 44 Lincoln's Inn Fields, London WC2A 3LY 

9:00​

Welcome Networking, Light Breakfast & Badge Pick up​
Light refreshments – coffee, tea, light pastries. Swag bag pick up, EchoExperience Showcase​

10:00​

Opening Remarks​
Presented by Jenny Gordon, Head of EMEA, Echo360 and Stella Ekebuisi, Head, Digital Education Futures and Deputy Director, LSE Eden Centre, LSE​

10:30​

Spotlight Session​

Presented by Dorrottya Sallai, LSE - Putting People at the Centre of AI Transformation ​

11:15​

Refreshment Break & Networking​

11:45​

From the Front Row: Educating for What's Next Session 1​

Presented by Christine O'Dea, Kings College London, Helena Paterson & Alisha Aman, University of Glasgow & Anwar Ghanim Alfetlawi, Qatar University​

13:15​

Networking Lunch​

14:00​

A Global Perspective: Is the Workforce Ready for AI?​

Led by Jocasta Williams, General Manager, APAC, Echo360​

15:00​

Refreshment Break & Networking​

15:20​

From the Front Row: Educating for What's Next Session 2​

Presented by Mats Colcoen, VIVES University of Applied Sciences & Jayne Leggott, University of Derby​

16:20​

From Insight to Impact: Customer Success Stories​

Presented by Sally Faulkner & Tim Fulton, QMUL, Simon Tweddell & Keren Bielby-Clarke, University of Bradford & Rebecca Blanchard, University of Nottingham​

16:50​

Closing Remarks​

Presented by Murad Velani, President & Chief Executive Officer, Echo360​

June 11 | DAY 2 Evening

OXO Tower Resturaunt

Barge House Street, South Bank, SE1 9PH​

18:30 ​

Travel to OXO Tower​

Hotel guests, meet outside Hotel AMANO.​

Walk over to venue.​

19:00 ​

Drinks & Canape's at OXO Tower​
Meet fellow attendees, enjoy light refreshments​

20:00 ​

Dinner​

21:30 ​

Panel & Awards​

23:00​

Event Concludes​

Hotel guests walk back to Covent Garden​

Non-hotel guests, depart on their own.​

June 12 | DAY 3

AWS

60 Holborn Viaduct, London, EC1A 2FD​

8:00 ​

Networking Breakfast​

9:00 ​

Opening Remarks​
Presented by Jenny Gordon, Head of EMEA, Echo360, and Chris Matthews, Global Edtech Strategy and Business Development at Amazon Web Services​

9:30 ​

Keynote​

Presented by Rahim Hirji, Author of SuperSkills, ​

From the Front Row to the Front Line: Building Capability for the Age of AI​

10:30 ​

Refreshment Break & Book Signing​

11:00 ​

From the Front Line: Learning in Motion​

Jan Jilis van Delsen, CEO, Inmisceo​

11:30 ​

Digital Transformation Strategy: From Policy to Practice Workshop​

Led by Emma Beal, CEO, Skills & Education Group & Jenny Gordon, Head of EMEA, Echo360​

12:20 ​

Architecting the Future​

Presented by Kathryn Stewart, Chief Global Product & Tech Officer, Echo360​

12:50 ​

Closing Remarks​

Presented by Murad Velani, President & Chief Executive Officer, Echo360​

13:00 ​

Canape & drinks Reception at Fable​

DAY 1

SPECIAL OPENING NIGHT SESSION


Wednesday, 10 June
Location: London (TBD)


19:00

Special Opening Night Session & Networking
An evening designed to spark connection, conversation, and inspiration

DAY 2 

EDUCATION IN ACTION

 

Thursday, 11 June
Location: The London School of Economics and Political Science

9:00 – 23:00 (Dinner start 19:00)

  • Networking Breakfast & Registration

  • Opening Remarks

  • Featured Sessions

  • Networking Lunch

  • Spotlight Sessions 

  • Closing Remarks

Evening Dinner & Awards Night at OXO Tower

DAY 3

SHIFTING EXPLORATION TO IMPLEMENTATION

Friday, 12 June
Location: Amazon UK Corporate Office


8:00 – 14:00

  • Networking Breakfast

  • Opening Remarks

  • Keynote: From the Front Row to the Front Line

  • International Panel Discussion

  • Amazon HQ Tour

  • Closing Remarks & Reception

Networking and Activities

Enjoy a private, guided experience through a renowned collection.

Connect with key leaders and network with industry peers.

Test your skills with expert guidance.

Exclusive guided tours exploring the hidden caves beneath Nottingham Castle—rich in history, mystery, and intrigue.

Unwind and network in an elegant setting.

Featured Sessions

These sessions will examine why traditional models of curriculum design, assessment, and assurance are no longer sufficient, and what must change to produce graduates who are genuinely workplace‑ready. Through practicalcase studies, emerging frameworks, and honest cross‑sector discussion, will focus on redesigning learning around real‑world capability, human judgement, and adaptability. Delegates will leave with concrete insights into embedding AI literacy, aligning assessment with authentic work, and building educational experiences that prepare students not just to graduate, but to perform from day one.​

This session will explore how learning must be operationalised, not just delivered. This will examine how AI is reshaping roles, skill lifecycles, and performance expectations, and what this means for continuous reskilling at scale. Through practical examples, operating models, and honest discussion, delegates will explore shifting from compliance‑ledl earning to capability‑led development, embedding learning into daily work, and ensuring people can apply judgement, adapt, and perform as roles evolve. Participants will leave with sharper insight into designing learning ecosystems that translate directly into workforce effectiveness.​

Led by Jocasta Williams, Echo360, this panel session examines whether today’s graduates are truly AI‑ready, and whether employers are prepared to support and leverage an AI‑native workforce. Together, speakers will debate who holds responsibility for developing future talent and outline the critical shifts needed by 2030.​

This workshop creates a space for attendees to apply ideas to a real-world institutional challenge.

Using the example of the Skills and Education Group, a provider and awarding organisation considering its digital transformation strategy, participants will work together to explore:

  • Are they asking the right strategic questions?

  • Are they focusing on the right priorities?

  • What gaps, risks, or opportunities might they be missing?

  • How do institutions move from policy ambition to operational reality?

These customer stories are not case studies in technology adoption; they are stories of cultural and strategic change. They demonstrate how Echo360 enables organisations to move beyond delivering learning experiences, toward building measurable, sustainable capability at scale, but with depth.​ Together, they offer practical inspiration for any institution or organisation seeking to redesign learning in response to the future of work.​

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