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, Head of EMEA Core Leadership, Women in Big Data
09:15 - 09:45
Developing Leadership Approaches to Achieving IT Team Objectives
- Best practice in engaging with senior leaders to demonstrate how IT objectives contribute towards business growth
- Creating working cultures that encourage staff to test new working processes and increase team productivity
- Intervention strategies to recognise and support employees struggling with their workload
Matt Clawson, VP Global IT & New Ventures, Kohler
09:45 - 10:15
Designing IT Strategies to Ensure Compliance with National Regulations
- Regular reviews of information management processes and systems to ensure compliance
- Tools & resources for increasing efficiency in IT storage systems
- Key advice to support staff appropriately raise concerns about non-compliant IT processes
Glen Hymers, Deputy Director Cyber and Information Security, Cabinet Office
10:15 - 10:45
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 and Financial Officer, North Sea Transition Authority
10:45 - 11:00
Coffee Break & Networking
11:00 - 11:25
Workshop 1
Hosted by Verizon
11:25 - 11:50
Networking
11:50 - 12:15
Workshop 2
Hosted by Nexthink
12:15 - 12:40
Networking
12:40 - 13:05
Workshop 3
Hosted by 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
Aligning Digital Transformation with Business Strategies to Achieve Company Objectives
- Collaborating with other departments to create common IT strategies that meet the needs of all teams
- Guidance on setting team goals for incorporating IT systems into working processes
- Working with all staff to understand their role in upholding IT policies
Greg Emmerson, Group IT Director, Applegreen
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
Hosted by Zoho
15:50 - 16:15
Networking
16:15 - 16:40
Workshop 5
AI Integration & Governance
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, Head of EMEA Core Leadership, Women in Big Data (moderator)
Henrik Kiertzner, Head of IT Operations, National 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
Roundtable 2: Security Assurance
Roundtable 3: Transitioning from Legacy Systems
Liz Cochlin, Head of Technology, English Heritage
Roundtable 4: Operational Efficiency
Roundtable 5: AI & ML
Bryan Howarth, Head of IT Projects, Viridor
Roundtable 6: Supply Chain Management
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
Hosted by Liferay
11:25 - 11:50
Networking
11:50 - 12:15
Workshop 7
Cloud Optimisation & Cost Control
12:15 - 12:40
Networking
12:40 - 13:05
Workshop 8
Technology Talent & Skills Development
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 - IT Software
14:00 - 14:35
Utilising Automated Processes to Support Innovation in IT Teams
- Evaluating working processes to identify opportunities to incorporate tools for automation
- Streamlining working systems to reduce team costs and increase collaboration in IT teams
- Key tips on allocating newly freed up resources to support future innovation in IT teams
Stream 1 - Business & IT
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 Mellon
Stream 2 - IT Software
14:35 - 15:10
Crafting a Robust Cloud Strategy in Order to Enhance Agility, Scalability and Cost-Efficiency
- An overview of cloud deployment models
- Aligning strategy with your digital transformation goals
- Integrating security and compliance into your strategy
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, Head of EMEA Core Leadership, 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
15:55 - 16:00
Closing Remarks from the Chairperson