21 April 2026 | 10:30 - 15:00
Evess Group have long championed solutions that combine modern approaches with traditional practices to make every celebratory moment special. We wanted to host a special event for the Graduation Specialists about rewriting the future of their events to deliver meaningful moments for every graduate.
Speakers
We're proud to have Keynote speeches and Panel Discussions from:
Tassel
Speaker: Chase Rigby
Graduation Attire
Speaker: Martin Lewis
Auditel
Speaker: David Wilshin
Programme & Timings
Keynote Highlight:
Chase Rigby, CEO of Tassel (US) - former Google Executive and global leader in disruptive graduation technology
10:00 - 10:30 | Arrival, coffee & networking
Connect with peers shaping the future of graduation.
10:30 - 10:45 | Welcome & Opening Remarks (Martin Lews, CEO - Evess)
Framing the future of graduation.
10:45 - 11:30 | Keynote: Graduation Innovation (Chase Rigby, CEO - Tassel)
Rewriting graduation - one platform delivering the perfect moment
11:30 - 12:15 | Panel: From Ceremony to Experience
Turning operational delivery into meaningful moments.
Chase Rigby – Tassel
Daniel Simmonds – Campus Clothing
Sue Smith – University of Northampton
Jess Shaw – Evess Group (formerly University of Staffordshire)
12:15 - 13:15 | Lunch & behind-the-scenes tour
Go behind the scenes of graduation delivery at scale.
13:15 - 13:45 | Graduation Futures in Practice
Practical examples of innovation and sustainability in action:
New Graduation Technology in Action | Matt Hoare – MyGraduationClip
Sustainability by Design | Evess Group
Sustainability Done Properly | David Wilshin – Auditel
14:15 - 14:45 | Making Graduation Work in the Real World
Where SITS, student data and graduation delivery meet.
14:45 - 15:00 | Closing Remarks
Key takeaways from Martin Lewis on shaping the future.
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Pastries & Coffee available throughout the day
Please note this event will be photographed and filmed with content potentially be used for marketing & communication purpose. You may be approached with a request to provide a short interview about the event.
Venue Details
Evess Group
Unit 1 - FUSE Business Park, Fisherswood Road, MK45 3RG
What3Words: ///fortunate.opens.coffee
Google Maps: https://maps.app.goo.gl/RGUReiv6hpfLX8eaA
On Sat Navs you may need to enter MK42 6BF to be taken the correct direction but please read the instructions via the tabs below.
Finding us
Nearest Train Station
Nearest Train Station
Bedford Rail Station
It has direct trains from Brighton, Corby & London St Pancras
There is a single entrance and Wheelchair Accessible
There are often Bedford Fastline Taxis available or you can Skyline Taxis on 01234 555555 or Uber
Driving Instructions
Driving Instructions
Please note - Onsite Parking MUST be requested in advance.
From the Elstow Interchange roundabout, head South on the A6
Take the second exit at the first roundabout
At the next roundabout, exit the A6 by taking the second exit into Wixams
(If you are travelling north on the A6 do not take the first exit to Wixams and instead travel to the next roundabout)
The Retirement Village should be on your right
At the next roundabout take the second exit
Then take the first right hand turn into FUSE Business Park
Follow the road round to Unit 1 and the EVS logo on the building
