08:30 - 09:00
Arrival, Registration & Breakfast Networking
09:00 - 09:10
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.
09:10 - 09:40
Beyond Buzzwords: Turning GenAI into Enterprise Workflow
- Real use cases of GenAI for productivity & automation
- Preventing data poisoning, model manipulation & bias at scale
- Balancing innovation with compliance & ethical use
09:40 - 10:10
Designing IT Operations Models to Drive Digital Transformation
- Guidance on working with software providers to create IT operations models that address company needs
- Aligning business and IT strategies to demonstrate ROI for investing in digital transformation strategies
- Resources to support staff transition to new IT operations models as part of working processes
Isha Jain, Technology Director, Biffa
10:10 - 10:50
Panel Discussion: People, Power & Performance: The Future of the Tech Workforce
- Upskilling for a rapidly evolving technology landscape
- Recruiting & retaining tech talent in an increasingly volatile market
- Building internal talent marketplaces to match skills to evolving priorities
Simon Ward, Director of IT Change, Ten Lifestyle Group
Gerald Hentschel, Head of Technology, Western Union
Gurpreet Singh, VP, Managing Director Integrated Safety, IQVIA
Ecaterina Harling, Director, Head of CTO Design & Transformation, EBRD
Nic Granger, Chief Information & Financial Officer, North Sea Transition Authority
10:50 - 11:00
Coffee Break & Networking
11:00 - 11:25
Workshop 1
Digital Transformation Strategies
11:25 - 11:50
Networking
11:50 - 12:15
Workshop 2
Hosted by Redcentric
12:15 - 12:40
Networking
12:40 - 13:05
Workshop 3
Hosted by Exponential-e
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 - Technology Strategy
14:00 - 14:35
Implementing Value-Driven Outcome Approaches to Support Data Integration
- Utilising value-driven outcomes to engage with IT teams
- Embedding data integration policies to increase operational efficiency
- Incorporating integration approaches to improve data storages
Douglas Silverstone, Director of Technology, Southern Housing
Stream 2 - IT Management & Leadership
14:00 - 14:35
Redefining the CIO: From Tech Operator to Strategic Value Creator
- Reframing the CIO role as a driver of top-line growth & innovation
- Partnering with C-Suite peers to influence business strategy
- Demonstrating technology ROI to boards & investors
Paul Coby, CIO, Persimmon Homes
Stream 1 - Technology Strategy
14:35 - 15:10
Cloud as Craft: Re-Engineering for Resilience, Scale & Speed
- Fostering cloud-native thinking across the enterprise
- Designing systems for resilience, latency & scale
- Tackling sprawl with architectural discipline & shared standards
Ben Dale, Head of IT, Diversity Travel
Stream 2 - IT Management & Leadership
14:35 - 15:10
What CIOs Need to Know about Cyber Security Laws in the EU & UK
- Evaluating IT systems to ensure compliance with cyber security legislation
- Engaging with staff to change their working processes to meet cyber security law requirements
- Guidance on tackling non-compliant working processes
Michael Butterworth, Director of Technology, Fieldfisher
15:10 - 15:25
Coffee Break & Networking
15:25 - 15:50
Workshop 4
Customer Experience
15:50 - 16:15
Networking
16:15 - 16:40
Workshop 5
IT Workflow Automation
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 - 18:30
Roundtable Discussions
Join group discussions with your peers on some of the most challenging & significant topics—please confirm attendance prior to the session. Each host will facilitate the discussion & give a short presentation of key findings in the wrap up session. Refreshments will be served during the course of the roundtables.
Roundtable 1: Digital Transformation
Mike Burns, Head of Service Delivery & Operations, V&A
Roundtable 2: Growing IT Workforces
Bill Bennetts, CIO, Millbrook Healthcare
Roundtable 3: AI & ML
Matt Clawson, VP International Digital Experience & New Ventures, Kohler
Roundtable 4: Cloud Architecture
Gerald Hentschel, Head of Technology, Western Union
Roundtable 5: Information Security
Tuamelie He Lotu Paea, Head of ICT Data & Analytics, The Commonwealth Secretariat
Roundtable 6: Business & IT
Baz Singh, Chief Architect & Global Director, Specsavers
18:30
Roundtable Wrap-Up, Followed by Networking Drinks Reception & Canapes