Date: 28th March 2025
Location: RAF Hendon, London
Time: 09:00 - 16:30
The College IT Conference Committee (CITC) is delighted to announce the 16th Conference of the CITC, dedicated exclusively to the College IT communities of the University of Cambridge and the University of Oxford. This annual event serves as a vital platform for IT professionals working within the unique collegiate environments of both universities, fostering collaboration, knowledge-sharing, and professional development.
Conference Overview
This year’s conference will uphold the successful format of previous events, featuring an inspiring keynote presentation from a distinguished industry leader, a diverse selection of technical seminars, and roundtable discussions on key non-technical aspects, including policy, strategy, communication, and management. These sessions are carefully curated to address the evolving challenges faced by college IT teams and to provide actionable insights that can be applied within their respective institutions.
The CITC Conference provides a unique opportunity for IT and AV professionals from the 70 Oxford and Cambridge colleges to engage with peers, exchange innovative ideas, and explore effective solutions tailored to the distinct needs of college IT management. With a programme designed to balance technical expertise with strategic foresight, attendees will benefit from a comprehensive learning experience.
Participants will have the chance to:
– Gain insights from leading experts in the field of IT and higher education technology.
– Engage in interactive discussions and collaborative problem-solving sessions.
– Stay informed on the latest technological advancements, emerging trends, and best practices in college IT infrastructure, cybersecurity, and digital transformation.
– Enhance their understanding of effective IT governance, strategic planning, and communication strategies within a collegiate setting.
– Take part in hands-on workshops aimed at developing practical skills and exploring innovative tools for IT management.
Switchshop is a leading provider of IT networking, security, and infrastructure solutions, catering to organisations across the education, public, and private sectors. With a strong reputation for delivering high-performance networking equipment, wireless solutions, and security systems, Switchshop is committed to supporting institutions in optimising their IT operations.
As an established supplier to universities and colleges, Switchshop works closely with higher education institutions to provide tailored solutions that enhance connectivity, improve security, and ensure seamless network performance. Their expert team offers consultancy, installation, and ongoing support to ensure institutions can effectively manage and maintain their IT systems.
Switchshop Limited offers a comprehensive range of professional services designed to support organisations in optimising their IT infrastructure. From network design and implementation to security audits and system upgrades, their expert team delivers tailored solutions that enhance performance, scalability, and resilience. With a strong focus on consultancy, installation, and ongoing support, Switchshop ensures that clients receive industry-leading expertise to maintain secure and efficient IT operations. Their proactive maintenance and troubleshooting services help minimise downtime, while training and knowledge transfer empower in-house IT teams to manage systems effectively.
HPE Aruba Networking is a global leader in next-generation networking solutions designed to deliver secure, intelligent, and high-performance connectivity. With a focus on innovation and scalability, HPE Aruba provides cutting-edge wired and wireless networking technologies tailored to meet the evolving needs of organisations across various sectors, including higher education. In university environments, HPE Aruba Networking solutions help institutions enhance network efficiency, bolster cybersecurity measures, and provide seamless campus-wide connectivity.
Fortinet’s security-driven networking approach integrates best-in-class security with high-performance networking, ensuring that institutions can maintain a secure, scalable, and efficient IT environment. Their solutions include next-generation firewalls, secure SD-WAN, endpoint security, and cloud security services, all designed to enhance the resilience of modern IT infrastructures.
Acronis is a leading provider of cyber protection solutions, combining data backup, disaster recovery, cybersecurity, and endpoint management into a single, integrated platform. Designed to safeguard critical data and IT systems, Acronis solutions help organisations defend against cyber threats, ensure business continuity, and simplify data management. With advanced AI-driven threat detection, secure cloud backup, and ransomware protection, Acronis enables institutions to maintain a resilient and secure IT environment. Their comprehensive approach to cyber protection ensures that businesses, educational institutions, and public sector organisations can operate with confidence in an increasingly digital world.
Networking is a cornerstone of the CITC Conference, providing attendees with valuable opportunities to establish and strengthen professional relationships with like-minded colleagues across Oxford and Cambridge. Delegates can engage in informal discussions, share experiences, and explore potential collaborations that can support and enhance their roles well beyond the conference.
Additionally, the event will offer dedicated spaces for networking breaks, ensuring that participants have ample time to connect with peers and industry representatives in a relaxed and engaging environment.
We look forward to welcoming you to another outstanding CITC Conference in 2025, where we will continue to inspire, educate, and empower the College IT community.
We look forward to meeting you at this year's The College IT Conference Committee at RAF Hendon, London where we will be on hand to discuss your IT and cybersecurity requirements.
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