Arrival, Registration & Breakfast Networking
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.
Technology Leadership Strategies to Nurture Innovation Across Businesses
- Establishing & fulfilling responsibilities within senior leadership teams to improve efficiency
- Engaging with staff to ensure collaborative working processes & increase team productivity
- Curating staff training to improve knowledge of IT terminology & software competencies
Paul Coby, CIO, Persimmon Homes
Beyond the Track: Technology Insights from Haas Formula 1 Team’s CIO
- A deep dive into the unique technology & data challenges faced by Formula 1 teams
- Innovative approaches to ESG & talent retention to stand out from the crowd
- Engaging AI software & implementing effective security measures to drive team success
Gary Foote, CIO, Haas Formula 1 Team
Panel Discussion: Curating Diverse IT Teams to Drive Digital Innovation
- Implementing innovative recruitment strategies & broadening entry points to construct diverse teams
- Engaging with staff to recognise individual needs & crafting personalised development plans in order to increase talent retention
- The role of the CIO in facilitating an open & inclusive workplace environment
Jamie Longstaff, Director of Delivery, Shawbrook Bank
Isha Jain, Technology Director, Biffa
Joy Wong, Head of Transformation Technology & Operations Productivity, Standard Chartered
Nader Hosni, Director of Business Intelligence & MarTech, Allwyn Entertainment
Douglas Silverstone, Director of Technology, Southern Housing
Coffee Break & Networking
Workshop 1
Investing in Talent Acquisition, Employee Skills & Development
Workshop 3
Spearheading Digital Transformation & Change Across Departments
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 Modernization
- IoT
- Backup & Disaster Recovery
- Generative AI
- DevOps
Networking Lunch
Accessibility Matters: Find Out What Inclusivity Can Unlock
- Incorporating consumer accessibility into each step of the customer journey to reach untapped markets
- Evaluating company websites & digital materials to ensure clarity & ease of access
- Key advice on building strong relationships with consumers with a commitment to inclusivity
Sustainability in Mind: Balancing Environmental Impact with Business Growth
- Tools & resources to monitor & report carbon footprint data
- Incorporating environmental factors into risk decision-making processes
- Employing new technology to achieve growth targets whilst meeting social responsibility commitments
Stephen Crombie, Head of Application Support & Development, ING
Defining a Customer Experience Framework to Support your Organisation’s CX Ambitions
- Exploring the best practice aspects of a customer experience framework
- Considering the role of technology in enabling elite customer experience
- Unleashing the power of your customer experience data to drive customer loyalty & business growth
Eoin Grace, Group Head of IT, Markerstudy
Analysing Where & How to Implement AI Software to Advance Business Objectives
- Streamlining existing processes with AI to maximise company resources
- Using AI to understand market trends & consumer behaviour in order to identify growth opportunities
- Addressing common cyber security concerns in the implementation of new AI software
Khadir Fayaz, SVP Digital Technology, CBRE
Coffee Break & Networking
Workshop 4
Strengthening Cybersecurity Measures & Developing a Robust Security Policy
Workshop 5
Overseeing Remote & Blended Work Environments
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 Modernization
- IoT
- Backup & Disaster Recovery
- Generative AI
- DevOps
Demystifying IT Cyber Security, Compliance & Data Protection
- Working with teams to enforce compliance strategies & tackle common security threats
- Implementing data protection frameworks & monitoring efficiency to prevent data breaches
- Instituting data breach protocols with other senior leadership teams to facilitate fast responses
Redefining the Role of the Tech Leader in Driving Organisational Change
• Communicating strategy persuasively with boards & stakeholders to influence decision-making
• Tools to build & motivate teams, effecting lasting change within organisations
• Using an agile digital toolbox to enable change across organisations
Nic Granger, Director of Corporate, Digital, Data & Technology, North Sea Transition Authority
Chairperson’s Closing Remarks
Morning Registration & Breakfast
Informal networking over breakfast
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.
Phil Payne, Group Head of IT Customer Experience, Bidvest Noonan
Dr. Mahmood Shah, Faculty Director & Associate Professor of Information Management, Northumbria University
Helen OBroin, Head of ICT, Rehab Group
Hannah Holland, Business Relationship Manager, Technology & Data, NSPCC
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.
Coffee Break & Networking
Workshop 7
Prioritizing the Customer Experience
Workshop 8
Fostering a Data-Driven Culture across the Organisation
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 Modernization
- IoT
- Backup & Disaster Recovery
- Generative AI
- DevOps
Networking Lunch
Recruitment Strategies to Tackle the Tech Talent Vacuum
- Designing & implementing innovative training to reduce staff turnover
- Identifying candidates for reskilling & constructing effective frameworks to support success
- Utilising upskilling schemes to ensure professional development of all staff & tackle workforce skills gap
Jack Sharpe, Deputy CIO, Ministry of Defence
The Value & Impact of Metadata on Business Objectives
- Aligning metadata & business strategy to encourage cross-departmental cohesion
- Addressing common metadata compliance concerns
- Employing metadata to achieve operational efficiency
Mikhael Mazu, Head of Metadata Management, Deutsche Bank
Aligning Company Goals to Eliminate the Divide Between Business & IT
- Key tips on embedding technology into business decision-making processes
- Communicating ways in which IT can contribute towards shared company goals
- Constructing cross-functional teams & embedded IT systems to ensure organisational cohesion
Matt Clawson, VP Global IT & New Ventures, Kohler
Adopting a Start-Up Mentality to Build an Agile, Technology-Led Enterprise
- Constructing a talent acquisition framework which supports company cultural values
- Building an agile culture to ensure your business is adaptive to changing markets
- Leveraging AI & predictive analytics to support decision-making processes
Aydin Betez, Head Senior VP Technology International, Acrisure
Panel Discussion: Embracing New Technology to Support Company Growth
- Tools to assess & select products in a saturated market that meet organisational needs
- Co-ordinating roll-out schemes to encourage seamless adoption of new software
- Developing training resources to increase uptake of new technology & support staff workloads
Greg Emmerson, Group IT Director, Applegreen
Ecaterina Harling, Director, Head of CTO Design & Transformation, EBRD
David Cross, CTO, Breedon Group