In her opening keynote of the conference, UCAS’ new CEO Dr Jo Saxton will reflect on her experience in the education sector, and the critical role the admissions process plays in helping students progress. Her speech will cover her vision for UCAS in the future, developing our strategic priorities and ensuring the organisation focuses on its charitable purpose – with admissions as the core. It will touch on new UCAS initiatives, particularly focusing on our role within the wider education sector, how we can work more closely with the admissions community, and support widening participation.