We’re delighted to announce that PACT Solutions is the Primary Sponsor of this year’s UCISA Women in Tech conference, WiT26, taking place on 21st May at the Crowne Plaza Newcastle, Stephenson Quarter.

This year’s theme, From North to South: Building Connection, Breaking Barriers, brings together women from across higher education to share real stories, build lasting connections, and tackle the barriers that still exist in our industry. As a specialist digital transformation consultancy working exclusively with universities across the UK and Republic of Ireland, sponsoring WiT26 is a straightforward decision for us. We believe the sector moves faster when the people leading change within it are connected, supported, and heard.

Aaron Tyler on stage: Purpose, Values and the Path You Choose

Our Co-Founder and Director, Aaron Tyler, will be speaking at 11:20 on the day, in a session titled Purpose, Values and the Path You Choose.

In busy working lives, it’s easy to spend most of your time responding to what’s immediately in front of you, without creating space to think about what really matters. Over time, that can leave you feeling pulled in different directions, shaped by other people’s expectations, or unclear on what progress actually means to you.

Aaron’s session is a personal reflection on the value of understanding your purpose, identifying your core values, and setting goals that genuinely align with who you are. Rather than offering a formula for success, it’s an invitation to pause, think more intentionally, and consider how to move through work and life with greater clarity and ownership.

Attendees will leave with a clearer understanding of the connection between purpose, values and goals, a practical framework for reflection, and encouragement to define progress in a way that feels authentic and personally meaningful.

Join us in Newcastle

If you’re attending WiT26, we’d love to connect. Come and find us on the day, or get in touch in advance to arrange time for a conversation.