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

Claire Deuchar

CIO

RNLI

Martin French

Chief Data Officer

Apex Group

Dave Davis

Senior Technical Director

ST Engineering iDirect

Michael Beaupre

Head of Cybersecurity

Hays

Capitalising on Data - Building to Create Value

Many data strategies look sound on paper but fail in practice—not because of the technology, but because they overlook the people. In this keynote, Duncan Cooper (CDO, Northern Trust Asset Servicing) and Neil McIvor (Head of Data, esynergy) draw on deep experience across public and private sectors to show why real progress starts with ownership, clarity, and practical delivery.  They’ll share hard-won lessons from projects that succeeded by solving one problem well, building trust, and scaling from there. The takeaway: sustainable results come not from tools or frameworks alone, but from focused collaboration and a clear link to business need.

Neil McIvor

Head of Data

esynergy

Duncan Cooper

Chief Data Officer

Northern Trust Asset Servicing

Managing the Unseen: Building Cyber Resilience Through Effective Cyber Exposure Management

Join Armis, for an executive roundtable exploring how leading organisations are strengthening their security posture through Cyber Exposure Management (CEM). This session dives into three real-world case studies - from Colgate-Palmolive, Ryanair, and the NHS - highlighting how each has built scalable, proactive approaches to managing cyber risk. From identifying and prioritising exposures to integrating CEM into wider risk and operational frameworks, this session will provide actionable insights and lessons learned from organisations at different stages of their maturity. Discover how to turn visibility into control - and control into resilience.

Who’s Who? Surviving the Wild West of Identity Security!

In today’s borderless digital world, identity has become the new frontier of cybersecurity—and it’s getting wilder by the day. This session explores the chaos of identity sprawl, privilege misuse, and insider threats, offering practical insights on how to bring order to the madness. From managing joiners, movers, and leavers to implementing Zero Trust principles, we’ll dive into how organizations can confidently verify “who’s who” before granting access. Whether you're wrangling user roles or defending against credential compromise, this session arms you with the tools to survive—and thrive—in the Wild West of identity security.

Hariharan Narasiman

Cybersecurity Strategist and Advisor

ManageEngine

Accelerating AI Adoption through Effective Data Management

Business 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

Breaking the Mould - Leading with Purpose: Building Trust in a Connected World

The digital landscape is shifting fast, and the old defensive mindset no longer serves us. As leaders, we must move beyond excuses and embrace security as a catalyst for trust, resilience, and innovation. We need to be bold and lead the way in redefining Cybersecurity for the Digital Age - From Gatekeeper to Innovator - It’s about shaping a future where security fosters trust - and our role is no longer just about protecting data; it’s about empowering organisations and paradigm shift in consumerisation with confidence in an interconnected world. The hyper-connected world demands more than protection—it calls for leadership with purpose. By redefining security as a value creator, not just a risk mitigator, we can build strategies that inspire, empower, and shape the future. It’s time to step up and lead the way forward.

Ashish Shrestha

CISO

JLR

Empowering AI Agents: From Intelligence to Real-World Action

AI agents are evolving beyond passive decision support to take direct action in enterprise environments. This session explores how agents interact with APIs, data services and operational systems to generate measurable business outcomes. Key themes include design considerations for safe and scalable deployment, real-world examples of action-driven AI and governance strategies to ensure alignment with business objectives. As AI agents gain the ability to act, the session examines how organizations can reshape decision-making and control frameworks to manage this shift effectively.

Rihad Seherac

Director of Engineering

Authority Partners

Leveraging AI and Emerging Technologies within IT Strategies

• Developing a clear AI strategy to align innovation with business goals, ensuring scalable and responsible implementation
• Building a scalable and resilient platform infrastructure to support rapid technology adoption and evolving business needs
• Explore how businesses can approach building AI agentic models to enable autonomous decision-making and enhance operational efficiency

Edgar Rivera

CTO

4G Captial

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

AI with Purpose: Build Business Cases That Deliver Real Value

• Identifying high impact use cases where AI drives measurable business outcomes
• Aligning AI initiatives with strategic goals, ROI expectations and operational readiness
• Avoiding common pitfalls by balancing innovation with governance and scalability

Joe Moya

Innovation and Optimisation Director

SSCL

Real-Time Risk - Optional or Operational? Exploring the Evolution of Risk Models in a Dynamic Digital World

• Move from Static to Dynamic Risk Models — stop relying on “likelihood” predictions. Instead, assess real-time impact based on evolving threats.
• Bridge the Gap Between Cyber & Business Risk — security isn’t an isolated function. Cyber Risk needs business context—without it, decisions are flawed.
• Use AI & Predictive Analytics to Stay Ahead — attackers aren’t using static risk models—why should we?

Michael Beaupre

Head of Cybersecurity

Hays

Accelerating Innovation Through 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

Dave Davis

Senior Technical Director

ST Engineering iDirect

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

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

Creating a Culture of Belonging: The Role of Leadership in DEI

• The evolving role of leadership in DEI and how executives can set the tone for inclusivity and build a company-wide culture of belonging
• Tackling unconscious bias and promoting equitable practices with strategies to identify and address biases in recruitment, promotions and everyday operations
• Leveraging DEI for business success, demonstrating how fostering diversity and inclusion leads to improved performance, employee engagement and innovation

Pallavi Deshpande

Director Technology Transformation

Pearson

Alex Goldbloom

CIO

Nationwide Building Society

Silky Vaidya

CTPO

WiBD SiRV

Michael Beaupre

Head of Cybersecurity

Hays