08:30 - 09:00
Arrival, Registration & Breakfast Networking
09:00 - 09:15
Introduction from The Network Group & Chairperson
A brief introduction to the event software, SNS — this software, unique to the industry, empowers our attendees to make the most effective use of their time at the event by maximising networking opportunities. The software designs a personalised agenda & enables attendees to arrange one-to-one meetings with each other. This will be followed by a welcome from the chairperson.
Silky Vaidya, CTPO, SirV & EMEA Leader & NED, Women in Big Data
09:15 - 09:45
Developing Leadership Approaches for Global Teams
- Defining the culture and behaviours of high performing teams
- Understanding global perspectives
- Ensuring the ‘buy in’ of individual team members
Matt Clawson, VP Global IT & New Ventures, Kohler
09:45 - 10:15
Transforming Legacy Technology with the Power of Cloud & AI
- Harnessing the power of cloud and AI to transform legacy technology
- Transformation to drive agility, resilience, and improve customer outcomes
- Navigating complex infrastructure to delivering secure, scalable innovation
Amit Thawani, CIO, Lloyds Banking Group
10:15 - 10:45
Developing a Core System Transformation Strategy to Support IT Modernisation
- An overview of core system transformation strategies
- Aligning core system transformation strategies with IT modernisation goals
- Integrating security and compliance into core system transformation strategies
Esra Hugul, IT Director, Just Group
10:45 - 11:00
Coffee Break & Networking
11:00 - 11:25
Workshop 1
Everybody is talking about AI: But how do you transform your business to take advantage, and why?
Tim Wallis, Distinguished Architect, Verizon
11:25 - 11:50
Networking
11:50 - 12:15
Workshop 2
Driving Business Impact & Outcomes with Digital Employee Experience
Scott Pope, Senior Value Advisory Consultant EMEA, Nexthink
12:15 - 12:40
Networking
12:40 - 13:05
Workshop 3
Where Enterprise Storage Meets Cyber Resilience & AI-Driven Performance
Richard Gordon, Regional Sales Manager & Global Account Manager, Infinidat
11:00 – 13:05
One-to-One Meetings
Intelligently matched one-to-one meetings:
- Talent Development & Skilling
- BI/Data & Analytics
- Cybersecurity
- AI/Machine Learning
- Customer Experience
- IT Service Management
- Digital Transformation Strategy
- IT Workflow Automation
- Low Code & Enterprise Application Development
- Digital Experience Platforms
- Hybrid Cloud
- Legacy & IT Modernisation
- IoT
- Backup & Disaster Recovery
- Generative AI
- DevOps
13:05 - 14:00
Networking Lunch
Stream 1 - Operational Efficiency
14:00 - 14:35
Integrating New Software Systems to Increase Efficiency in Business Operations
- Harnessing the power of data and analytics in software transition processes
- Modernising your organisation’s technology stack including legacy system upgrades and integration of new technologies
- Ensuring new IT initiatives contribute towards business objectives as part of digital transformation strategies
Richard Adams, Head of Digital Architecture, LNER
Stream 2 - IT Workforces
14:00 - 14:35
Implementing Retention & Development Schemes to Reduce Staff Turnover
- Collaborating with employees to set out professional goals and plans for achieving them
- Establishing skills development schemes to support internal progression opportunities for all staff
- Adapting hybrid working structures to suit individual staff circumstances and increase team performance
Douglas Silverstone, Director of Technology, Southern Housing
Stream 1 - Operational Efficiency
14:35 - 15:10
Developing Digital & Technology Leadership Teams to Achieve Business Strategy
- Explore Leadership Development: Learn how the North Sea Transition Authority (NSTA) has built effective digital and technology leadership teams to drive the energy transition
- Align Technology with Strategy: Discover strategies for integrating technology initiatives with business goals to achieve impactful results
Nic Granger, Chief Information & Financial Officer, North Sea Transition Authority
Stream 2 - IT Workforces
14:35 - 15:10
The Screwdriver Problem: Digital Upskilling to Widen Workforce Skillsets
- Creating staff IT training schemes to establish a base standard of digital capabilities
- Integrating IT skills training into professional development schemes and opportunities
- Adapting IT skills development schemes to enable staff to address sophisticated security threats
Martin Campbell, VP of Strategy and Innovation, World Vision
15:10 - 15:25
Coffee Break & Networking
15:25 - 15:50
Workshop 4
Building AI-powered low-code apps
Brandon Nigel Cloney, Lead Solution Engineer, Zoho
15:50 - 16:15
Networking
16:15 - 16:40
Workshop 5
Unlocking the power of 5G for Enterprises
Andy Sawyer, Cellular Technology Specialist, Ericsson
16:40 - 17:05
Networking
15:25 – 17:05
One-to-One Meetings
Intelligently matched one-to-one meetings:
- Talent Development & Skilling
- BI/Data & Analytics
- Cybersecurity
- AI/Machine Learning
- Customer Experience
- IT Service Management
- Digital Transformation Strategy
- IT Workflow Automation
- Low Code & Enterprise Application Development
- Digital Experience Platforms
- Hybrid Cloud
- Legacy & IT Modernisation
- IoT
- Backup & Disaster Recovery
- Generative AI
- DevOps
17:05 - 17:50
Panel Discussion: Incorporating Recruitment Initiatives to Improve IT Team Performances
- Tailoring job specifications to address skills gaps in team capabilities
- Developing entry points at different levels of seniority to attract more applicants for roles in IT teams
- Key tips on establishing diverse interview panels to tackle unconscious bias in recruitment processes
Silky Vaidya, CTPO, SirV & EMEA Leader & NED, Women in Big Data (moderator)
Henrik Kiertzner, Head of IT Operations, National Trust
Toby Ratcliffe, Director of IT, Castle School Education Trust
19:00
Networking Dinner & Drinks Reception
08:30 - 09:00
Morning Registration & Breakfast
Informal networking over breakfast
09:00 - 10:10
Roundtable Discussions
Join group discussions with your peers on some of the most challenging & significant topics in IT & digitalisation – please confirm attendance prior to the session. Each host will facilitate the discussion & give a short presentation of key findings in a wrap-up session.
Roundtable 1: Aligning Business & IT
Gareth Clark, CDIO, Ofgem
Roundtable 2: Security Assurance
Tuamelie He Lotu Paea, Head of ICT Data & Analytics, The Commonwealth Secretariat
Roundtable 3: Transitioning from Legacy Systems
Janine Louie, Director of IT Applications & Development, Harneys
Roundtable 4: Operational Efficiency
David Liu, Head of Infrastructure, Digital & Innovation Service, Westminster City Council
Roundtable 5: AI & ML
Toby Ratcliffe, Director of IT, Castle School Education Trust
Roundtable 6: Digital Inclusion
Linda Rogers, CTO, RNIB
10:10 - 10:45
Roundtable Wrap-Up
Each host provides a short overview of key findings from their discussion to the room. This is an opportunity for everyone to take notes from each roundtable summary.
10:45 - 11:00
Coffee Break & Networking
11:00 - 11:25
Workshop 6
Platform not Playground – Boyfriend material in the age of Tinder
Michael MacAuley, General Manager, UK & Ireland, Liferay
Kris Patefield, Lead Sales Engineer EMEA, Liferay
11:25 - 11:50
Networking
11:50 - 12:15
Workshop 7
Ensuring Cloud Value with Smarter Azure Adoption
Rhodri Stone, Director of Cloud & Managed Service Sales & Pre-Sales Solutions, Exponential-e
12:15 - 12:40
Networking
12:40 - 13:05
Open Forum Think Tank
Engaging Staff to Implement Digital Transformation Strategies
Pallavi Deshpande, Director, Pearson
11:00 – 13:05
One-to-One Meetings
Intelligently matched one-to-one meetings:
- Talent Development & Skilling
- BI/Data & Analytics
- Cybersecurity
- AI/Machine Learning
- Customer Experience
- IT Service Management
- Digital Transformation Strategy
- IT Workflow Automation
- Low Code & Enterprise Application Development
- Digital Experience Platforms
- Hybrid Cloud
- Legacy & IT Modernisation
- IoT
- Backup & Disaster Recovery
- Generative AI
- DevOps
13:05 - 14:00
Networking Lunch
Stream 1 - Business & IT
14:00 - 14:35
Incorporating Sustainability into IT Strategies to Support Company-wide ESG Objectives
- Guidance on securing buy-in from boards to support sustainability initiatives
- Evaluating IT policies and processes to identify areas for improving sustainability
- Working with staff to increase engagement with sustainability policies
Stephen Crombie, CIO, ING
Stream 2 - Digital Transformation
14:00 - 14:35
Implementing Contracting Approaches with Business Strategies for Successful Digital Transformation Programmes
- Evaluating supplier options according to business needs and circumstances
- Aligning business strategies with digital transformation goals
- Key tips on negotiating with suppliers to secure the best deal for company needs
Michael Butterworth, Director of Technology, Fieldfisher
14:35 - 15:10
Driving Business Strategy Through IT: Aligning Cost & Capability
- How strategic IT investments drive long-term business success
- Creating the right mix of senior expertise and junior talent to deliver the highest ROI
- Utilising financial planning approaches to build capability into IT operations
Zahraa Murtaza, Senior Vice President, BNY
15:10 - 15:55
Panel Discussion: Embedding Organisation-wide Digital Transformation Strategies to Increase Operational Efficiency
- Engaging with senior leaders to secure buy-in for digital transformation strategies
- Tips & advice on prioritising digital transformation projects within available resources
- Utilising digital transformation achievements as a competitive advantage to attract new customers
Silky Vaidya, CTPO, SirV & EMEA Leader & NED, Women in Big Data (moderator)
Phil Payne, Group Director of IT Customer Experience, Bidvest Noonan
Andrew Simpson, Chief Clinical Information Officer, United Lincolnshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
Siân Prime, Head of Business Technology, NSPCC
Gurpreet Singh, VP, Managing Director Integrated Safety, IQVIA
15:55 - 16:00
Closing Remarks from the Chairperson