Networkshop 2023

About Networkshop

Next generation networking

Networkshop brings together the IT and security communities in education, research and beyond, to share and showcase technical solutions and success while looking ahead at the infrastructure change that is essential to enable digital transformation.

Whether you attend in person or online, you’ll leave feeling inspired, supported and with practical personal development knowledge transfers, key takeaways and on-demand resources for future use.

Keynote speakers

• Sudheer Matta, group vice president – product management, Juniper Networks
• Davin Fligel, principal system engineer – public cloud, UK&I, Fortinet

Why attend?

Attend Networkshop to:

• Learn how to leverage the latest trends, technologies and organisational shifts that are changing the course of IT infrastructure, security, operations and cloud
• Develop the personal tools you need to achieve your priorities and help your institution thrive in the evolving digital infrastructure landscape
• Explore first hand the cutting edge technologies that are changing the infrastructure, security, operations and cloud landscape
• Discover how you can successfully put forward the business cases for investment. Hands-on sessions will share practical steps that need to be in place to move forward and remove internal barriers

Programme themes

Next generation networking
Explore the evolution of secure, sustainable next generation networking – enabling the right technology to converge to deliver digital transformation. We will be covering all the key topics in thought-provoking sessions, from SD Wan, 5G/6G, secure access service edge and active learning and machine learning applications to cyber security, SAAS and high performance computing.

Net zero innovation
Find out how colleges and universities are rising to the challenge of sustainability in networking and learn about the next steps your own organisation could take to meet the net zero imperative.

Defend as one
Keeping your organisation secure is always top of the agenda, and every member of your team has a part to play, especially in a multi-cloud world. Get practical advice to safeguard your network and drive digital transformation.

Culture building
Staff are key to delivering digital transformation. Discover how to upskill the workforce most effectively and tackle resource issues.

What to expect

The three-day programme – two days in person and one day online – offers a variety of engaging session formats including:

• Keynotes: Hear from industry experts and gain a greater understanding of what is next for technology and digital infrastructure
• Lightning talks: A series of short 10-minute presentations on single subjects
• Breakout session: In-depth presentations focusing on one or more subjects and referencing real-life case studies
• Training workshops: Interactive training workshops are included within the programme, designed to give you a taster of various subject areas and provide you with a practical learning experience
• Panel discussion: A group discussion on a subject area offering different perspectives

There will also be plenty of opportunities to meet fellow delegates, speakers, sponsors and exhibitors throughout the event so you can discuss relevant topics, share interests and make valuable contacts.

Networkshop’s for you

Are you an IT leader or technician? You need to be at Networkshop, where the sector comes together to discuss secure, next generation networking.

Networkshop will especially appeal to you if you're a:

• IT director, head of IT, chief information officer, chief information security officer, principal, vice principal, network manager, estates director, head of network research
• Solutions architect, IT manager, security manager, analyst, information security, network engineers, technical staff, IT security officers, IT operations manager, senior network engineer, estates manager, research network manager
• Non-IT – head of business transformation, head of department, estate manager, HR, data analytics manager, training development lead

Our members are now eligible for two free in-person tickets for Networkshop 2023. Customer institutions are eligible for one free in-person ticket. Please speak to your relationship manager for further information. Find out who your relationship manager is.

Contact

For more information, contact networkshop@jisc.ac.uk.