Gecko Forum 2024

Edinburgh

Wednesday, October 30th, 2024

Join the Gecko team, partners and clients for a day of informative sessions, networking and fun!

Why join us?

In addition to visiting Edinburgh and hanging out with a bunch of entertaining Geckos, why should you jump on trains, planes and automobiles to join us at the 2024 Gecko Forum?

Education + Upskilling

Feast on over 6 hours of content you won't find anywhere else. If Gecko is part of your day-to-day, you'll return home better equipped to get the most from our modules.

Networking + Alcohol*

Network with the largest group of Gecko users on the planet, and share expertise, anecdotes and insight.
* Non-alcoholic drinks are, of course, available.

Support + Feedback

Visit the Genius Gecko Bar for support from your Account Manager, catch a quick-fire demo of new functionality, or freely vent and share what you'd like to see improved in Gecko.

2024 Forum Sessions

We're working on an epic program designed to help you fully maximise your use of Gecko and to supercharge your student engagement efforts. Here’s a snapshot of what to expect from the day:

  • Educational and upskilling workshops
  • Success stories from institutions like yours
  • The latest on AI and industry insights
  • Networking with other Gecko users
  • Demos and support from our Gecko experts

Check back here for more updates soon.

Insight into Gecko's
Product Roadmap

Stewart Scougall, Chief Product Officer
Gecko

What’s next for Gecko? In this product-led session introduces our Product team, who'll spotlight some of the exciting new product developments we're working on at Gecko.

Utilising Events & CRM to Engage Parents and Drive Attendance Rates

Jonny Atkinson, Recruitment & Events
University of Liverpool

Parents are an influential group when students are considering their HE options — but they're also one of the hardest to reach directly. In this interactive session, Jonny will dive into his recent success in engaging parents through events and share why they'll be even better in 2024.

AI & Gecko: How it Works, How it's Implemented & Why it's a Big Deal

Jonny Richardson, Head of Implementation
Gecko

Given our partners' enthusiasm for our recent ChatGPT-enabled product releases, we couldn't *not* ask JR to dive a little deeper, and share how AI is now integrated across Gecko's product suite.

Building the Future of Student Engagement

Matt Lanham, CEO
Gecko

Matt, our CEO & Founder, will start by recapping the last 12 months, before looking ahead at how Student Engagement will evolve in the future (and how AI and emerging tech will have arole to play).

2023: The Future Student Odyssey

Jonny Harper & Victoria Littler
Revolution Viewing

Just like Stanley Kubrick did with his groundbreaking film, the Revolution team will take you on an unprecedented exploration of tomorrow's student engagement trends, and provide insight into how you'll leverage them to increase conversion rates.

Roundtable: Lessons Learned from Launching Chatbots

Hosted by Jonny Urquhart, Head of CS
Gecko

JU will be joined by an eclectic range of Gecko Partners from both sides of the pond, who will share their experiences of leveraging Gecko's chatbot, including the impact it has had on their institutions, and how it’s changed the way they work.

A 4-Year Evolution of Gecko-Powered Offer Holder Events

Peter Cooper, Student Data & Systems
UWE Bristol

No-one needs to tell our partners that it's a competitive market when appealing to offer holders and admitted students. This session looks at how UWE's events have evolved in-line with their changing business needs, as well as what they have in store for 2024.

The Visit App Relaunch

Stewart Scougall, Chief Product Officer
Gecko

See what’s new, see what’s improved, and see how you can use the new Visit app to run smoooooth events on campus.

...and many more

Check out the highlights from #GeckoForum23

Gecko Forum 2023 was our largest event yet! Check out the highlights reel and photo gallery below.

Travel

New for 2024, we're delighted to be hosted by the Kimpton Hotel, in central Edinburgh.

Venue Address

38 Charlotte Square
Edinburgh
EH2 4HQ
+44 131 240 5500

Waverley Train Station

~15 minutes in a taxi/Uber, or a 20-minute walk.
(East coast line)

Haymarket Train Station

~7 minutes in a taxi/Uber, or a 16-minute walk.
(West coast line)

Accommodation

Find a place to rest your weary head, with a choice of the following hotels. All are located within a mile of our venue (and none involve hiking over Arthur's Seat to get there).

Kimpton Hotel

As the venue for our event, you can't get much closer to the action than this. Rooms from £431.

Hilton DoubleTree

0.5 miles from the venue, rooms from £197.

Novotel Edinburgh

0.7 miles from the venue, rooms from £180.

Hampton by Hilton

0.8 miles from the venue, rooms from £159.

Mercure Haymarket

0.7 miles from the venue, rooms from £193.

Apex Grassmarket

0.7 miles from the venue, rooms from £178.

Voco Haymarket

0.6 miles from the venue, rooms from £178.

Premier Inn Haymarket

0.6 miles from the venue, rooms from £77.

Keen to join the action?
Register below!

If you’re a hands-on user of Gecko, a CRM manager, or part of a team that leverages Gecko for student recruitment, admissions, or marketing at your institution, then this is the event for you. Drop your details below to register and we’ll keep you posted when the event agenda drops!

Your Questions, Answered

Who is this event for?

This event is for Gecko customers and partners (though if you're a future-customer and would really like to attend, please email chris@geckoengage.com).
Most attendees will be hands-on users of Gecko/their CRM OR their team leverages Gecko to help with student recruitment, admissions or marketing at their institution.

How much does this event cost?

This event is free to attend for Gecko customers and partners. Attendees are responsible for their own travel and accommodation arrangements (though JU has offered to pitch a tent in his back garden for his favourite clients).

Can I meet with the Gecko team outside of this event?

Please reach out to your Account Manager if you'd like to meet with the Gecko team outside of the core event hours (if you are travelling to Edinburgh on the Wednesday before the event, for example). Additionally, there will be time to catch-up with your Account Manager during the event, and break-out rooms will be available.

How do you advise we travel to Edinburgh?

Based on past events, clients saw most value from arriving in Edinburgh the day before the event, and leaving the day after (so they can partake in all of the networking festivities after-hours). We understand this might not be possible for all, however. So we advise that you arrive into central Edinburgh before 9am and depart after 6pm to ensure you don't miss any of the sessions.

What if I can't make it to Edinburgh?

Don't worry, we've got your back! We'll be streaming the entire Gecko Forum live. Sign-up through the registration form and let us know which attendance option works best for you.