The Future of Leadership: Shaping Innovation, Sustainability and Lasting Impact in Technology

• How leaders can harness technological advancements to drive meaningful change, blending innovation with environmental and social responsibility in strategic decisions
• Cultivating a culture of creativity and forward-thinking while enabling organizations to balance rapid growth with responsible resource management
• Embracing inclusive, collaborative leadership models that prioritize long-term, transformative impact
• The pivotal role of technology leaders in pioneering innovative solutions to global challenges and advancing sustainable, efficient resource use

Alex Goldbloom

CIO

Nationwide Building Society

Claire Deuchar

CIO

RNLI

Martin French

Chief Data Officer

Apex Group

Leveraging Cloud for Enterprise Modernisation and Growth

• What does it mean for an enterprise to be resilient in today's fast-changing environment and the role of agility, flexibilty and scalability in building enterprise resilience
• How cloud infrastructure provides the flexibility and scalability needed for enterprise resilience and leveraging multi-cloud and hybrid cloud strategies to ensure continuity
• Addressing security concerns in cloud environments and balancing innovation with risk management

Accelerating Innovation: Harnessing Data-Driven Transformation for Competitive Advantage

• Explore how organisations can use data to uncover new opportunities and make informed decisions and the frameworks needed to integrate data insights into everyday operations and long-term strategy
• How leadership can inspire and foster a culture where data-driven thinking becomes a core component of decision-making across all levels of the organisation
• Discuss emerging trends and technologies that will define the next phase of data-driven transformation
• The importance of leveraging data as a critical resource to spark and guide innovation across different areas of the business

Future Ready: Aligning Digital Transformation with Business Strategy

• The importance of aligning digital intiatives with core business objectives to ensure that technology investments drive meaningful growth and competitive edge
• Explore how to identify and prioritise digital tools and platforms that add the most value based on factors like ROI, scalability and alignment with strategic priorities
• Creating a culture of adpatability and continuous improvement through strong leadership, enabling teams to embrace digital transformation in alignment with evolving business needs

Navigating the Complex Landscape of Digital Threats and Vulnerabilities

• Understand the current cyber threat landscape and overview the latest trends and threats such as ransomware, phishing and insider threats
• The importance of integrating cybersecurity into the broader risk management framework including the identification and prioritisation of risks based on potential impact and likelihood
• Explore the core elements of an effective cybersecurity strategy such as defense in depth and zero trust architecture and balancing proactive and reactive measures in cybersecurity planning

Accelerating Digital Transformation with Intelligent Observability and Automation

• How intelligent observability drives faster, data-driven decision-making across IT operations
• The role of automation in reducing downtime and enhancing performance
• Explore how businesses are leveraging observability to deliver seamless digital experience

Accelerating AI Adoption through Effective Data Management

Data leaders must leverage the right data management strategies and technologies to create efficiencies, reduce costs, and enable AI adoption across multi-cloud and hybrid environments. In this session, we will explore the strategies and technology that data leaders must take to achieve effective data management, including:

• Building a comprehensive data management strategy that includes data governance, metadata management, and data lineage
• Leveraging AI and machine learning to automate and streamline data management processes
• Creating a data platform that supports multi-cloud and hybrid environments
• Implementing cost-effective storage solutions that balance performance and cost

Martin French

Chief Data Officer

Apex Group

Cyber Resilience: Effective Incident Response Strategies to Mitigate Attack Impact

• Explore the essential components of an effective incident repsonse plan including preparation, detection, containment, eradication, recovery and lessons learned to ensure a systematic approach to cyber incidents
• Discuss the importance of clear communication strategies with stakeholders, including employees, customers and regulatory bodies to manage expectations and maintain trust during and after a cyber incident
• The significance of regular incident response training and simulations to ensure that teams are well-prepared to repsond quickly and effectively, minimising the impact of cyber attacks on the organisation

Overcoming Regulatory Compliance Challenges in AI Innovation

• Discuss the complexities of keeping AI intiatives compliant with diverse regulations globally, including data privacy laws, ethical AI guidelines and industry specific requirements
• Building transparent and explainable AI models that meet regulatory standards, focusing on techniques to make AI decisions interpretable and auditable
• Explore strategies for integrating compliance checks within AI development workflows such as risk assessments, bias audits and regular monitoring to proactively address regulatory challenges

Balancing Innovation with Legacy Systems: Driving Digital Transformation Without Disrupting Core Operations

• Strategies for integrating new digital tools with existing legacy systems
• The role of hybrid solutions in facilitating gradual, low-risk transitions
• Challenges organisations face when managing change and ensuring continuity

Unlocking IT Transparency with Unit Economics for Cloud and On-Prem Environments

• Discuss approaches to achieving holistic unit economics as a foundation for IT cost transparency. How precise tracking, allocation and reporting that aligns IT spending with business outcomes and value can shift the trajectory of a business.
• Learn best practices for reducing cloud and infrastructure costs by integrating ITFM and FinOps, including resource right-sizing, usage monitoring, and leveraging reserved instances.
• Explore strategies to enhance data-driven decisions and maximize ROI, ensuring IT investments are transparent, measurable, and aligned with long-term business goals.

David Harding

CEO

MagicOrange

Strengthening Cyber Resilience through Incident Response and Ransomware Simulation

• Review of the proactive measures and real-time actions taken during a mock ransomware attack to ensure a swift recovery and minimize operational disruption
• Overview of a simulated attack scenario, from initial detection to containment, and lessons learned to enhance incident response framework
• Explore how the incident response shaped the organization’s ongoing cybersecurity strategy, including training, process improvements, and future preparedness

Nick Lowe

VP Technology

Reed Exhibitions

Seamless and Secure Data Migration Strategies in the Cloud

• Explore the intricacies of migrating and managing data in the cloud while prioritising security
• Look at proven strategies and best practices for a seamless and secure data transition, covering areas such as encryption, access controls and compliance
• How to safeguard your data throughout its cloud journey ensuring confidentiality, quality and accessibility

Managing Talent - Strategies for Recruitment and Retention in a Competitive Market

• Discuss the importance of the use of targeted recruitment strategies for tech professionals including the role of employer branding and showcasing company culture to appeal to candidates seeking meaningful work
• Explore strategies for fostering a culture that prioritises professional growth, including offering training programmes, mentorship opportunities and pathways for career advancement to keep tech talent engaged and motivated
• Highlight the significance of offering flexible work options such as remote work and flexible hours, to accommodate the preferences of tech professionals, thereby enhancing job satisfaction and retention in a competitive market

Neil Manfred

Group IT Director

Airswift

Delivering Accessible Insights At Scale To Make Informed Decisions Faster

• Educating stakeholders about the value of data and providing access to data-driven insights to empower employees to make data-driven decisions.
• Leveraging Advanced Analytics and developing machine learning models to identify patterns and trends in data, as well as predictive analytics to forecast future trends.
• Democratizing access to data for all stakeholders across the organization
• Developing self-service analytics platforms for stakeholders to access data-driven insights.

The AI Advantage: Unlocking Business Potential with Intelligent Automation

• Understanding the unique value AI brings to business operations beyond traditional automation and the key areas where AI offers a competitive advantage over manual processes
• How AI optimises workflows and reduces time spent on repetitive tasks and the role fo AI in streamlining decision-making processes through predicitive analytics
• The cost-saving benefits of implementing AI to reduce operational ineffiiciencies and how AI can help businesses optimise resource allocation and reduce overheads
• Common barriers to successfully implement AI and Automation, including legacy systems and data issues

What is Zero Trust Security? - Implementing a Zero Trust Model

• What is zero trust security and what are the benefits of implementing the security framework in your organisation
• How zero trust can propel your digital transformation
• How to adapt zero trust to meet your individual business needs and still ensure ROI on your security strategy

Empowering the Future of Technology with Visionary Leadership

• Strategic leadership in a rapidly changing tech landscape, guiding organisations through digital transformation and emerging technologies
• Shaping company culture for innovation, exploring how leaders can foster an environment that encourages continuous innovation while prioritising long-term business goals
• Preparing for the challenges of tomorrow by examining the future of technology and the importance of future-proofing your organisation