Education
the Agenda
The tides are changing.
When building the agenda for Ubiq X LIVE, one thing was clear: the sector is shifting—and fast. Schools are under increasing pressure to stand out, the role of marketing is changing, and admissions teams are stepping confidently into their roles as salespeople. We’re bringing together top commercial voices and the boldest thinkers in independent education to show that doing things differently is better.
Expect two days of sharp insights, 30+ sessions, and dual tracks of commercial and educational content built around the real challenges and opportunities schools are facing today.
So, go on, be different. We dare you.
9.00am - 5.00pm
9.00am – 9.45am: Registration & Breakfast▾
Join us at 9.00am for check-in, a buffet-style breakfast, entertainment, and networking.
9.45am – 10.15am: Opening from Dan Clarke, CEO of Ubiq▾
Daniel Clarke, CEO, Ubiq
Ubiq CEO Daniel Clarke and a surprise guest will open Ubiq X LIVE.
10.15am – 11.00am: Why Dare to be Different?▾
Join some of the top school marketers from across the world as they discuss why differentiating your marketing approach drived conversions, community resonation, and engagement.
11.00am – 11.30am: Refreshment Break▾
Enjoy a refreshment break whilst you network and catch up with our supporting sponsors.
11.30am – 12.15pm: Putting Marketing on the Leadership Team▾
Is marketing the centre of everything.
12.15pm – 1.15pm: Lunch▾
Enjoy a buffet lunch, further networking opportunites, and time at our exhibitor experience stands.
1.15pm – 2.00pm: Breakout 1▾
Choose from the following sessions*:
- Stop Running Open Days. Start Designing Experiences
- Beyond Delighted: A Social Media Strategy for Schools That Have Ran Out of Adjectives
- Education as a Luxury
*Sessions subject to change.
2.00pm – 2.45pm: UI & UX Panel▾
User Interface and User Experience experts from some of the biggest brands in the world will be sharing how honing in on UI and UX on commercial websites impacts growth—and how this might apply to the education sector.
2.45pm – 3.15pm: Refreshment Break▾
Join us for the final refreshment break of the day, with free time to peruse our sponsors' experience stands, catch up with colleagues and speakers, and meet new peers in the space.
3.15pm – 4.00pm: Breakout 2▾
Choose from the following sessions*:
- The Power of Influence
- Female Empowerment: Single Sex Education
- Going Global: International Expansion
*Sessions subject to change.
4.15pm – 5.00pm: Social Media▾
Hear from social media expert, Grace Andrews.
7.00pm – Late: Ubiq X Party▾
Join us for a very special offsite Ubiq X Party! More details are coming soon...
9.00am - 3.00pm
9.00am – 9.30am: Welcome Back▾
2nd day delegates and 2-day pass holders join us at 9.00am for check-in, a buffet-style breakfast, and networking.
9.30am – 10.15am: Stop Marketing Like a School▾
A panel of commercial marketing experts will discuss the top digital marketing trends across industries and how the education sector can replicate these tactics.
10.15am – 11.00am: Breakout Session▾
Choose from the following sessions*:
- Storytelling
- The Audience Equation: Speak to Someone, Not Everyone
- Consumer Behaviour
- Get Listed in AI
*Sessions subject to change.
11.00am – 11.30pm: Refreshment Break▾
Enjoy a refreshment break whilst you network and catch up with our sponsors.
11.30pm – 12.15pm: Wellbeing Sessions▾
Choose from the following wellbeing sessions*:
- Hot Stepper
- Breathwork
- Puppy Yoga
- Focus Time
*Sessions subject to change.
12.15pm – 1.15pm: Lunch and Awards▾
Join us for the very first Ubiq X Awards. Please note, 2-day pass holders have a complimentary entry submission. 1-day pass holders, or those wishing to submit multiple entries, must pay upon submission. Award submissions will open in 2026 with the following categories:
Best Use of Insight
Recognises teams that used real audience understanding (not guesswork) to shape campaigns, messaging, or digital experiences.
Innovation in Personalisation
Celebrates clever use of personalisation (such as tailored website content or dynamic email journeys) that made every audience member feel seen, whichever segment you are targeting.
Story of the Year
Rewards storytelling that sparked emotion, changed perception, or captured your school’s personality in an unforgettable way.
Artificially Intelligent
Showcases creative use of CRM, AI, automation, or data tools to save time, improve conversion, or boost collaboration.
Most Impactful Community Campaign
Highlights initiatives that built genuine connection. This prize is awarded to the school driving social purpose, alumni engagement, or community storytelling.
Enjoy a buffet-style lunch with your fellow attendees whilst we announce the award winners.
1.15pm – 2.00pm: Breakout Session▾
Choose from the following sessions*:
- Trends Shaping the Next Generation of Parents
- Take it Personally. A New Way of Marketing
- What Happens When an International School Starts Playing in the UK’s Backyard?
*Sessions subject to change.
2.00pm – 2.15pm: Refreshment Break▾
Enjoy the final refreshment break of the day whilst you network and catch up with our sponsors.
2.15pm – 3.00pm: Be More Pirate, Sam Conniff▾
Join best-selling author, Sam Conniff in a one-man showdown with the status quo. Sam will deliver a fearless blueprint for school leaders who want to grow far beyond the limits they’ve quietly accepted.
Meet the Speakers
workshops and keynotes
