CxO Institute UK | The Ultimate Networking Event

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The CxO Institute Event Series offers a world-class day of collaboration, networking, and discussions addressing industry challenges and trends. Through thought leadership and practical strategies, this end-user-driven platform helps digital leaders enhance productivity and drive growth.

Key topics include digital transformation, scaling cybersecurity, leveraging data for business value, and fostering technology leadership and culture.

Bringing together 100+ hand-picked C-level and senior IT, Security, and Data leaders, the event features Panel Discussions, Keynotes, Interactive Boardrooms, 1-2-1 meetings, and networking. Expert-driven insights ensure actionable takeaways for all participants.

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Michael Beaupre, Head of Cyber Security

A seasoned IT and cybersecurity leader with over 25 years of experience building strategic partnerships to address the ever-evolving challenges of cyber threats. Passionate about bridging the cybersecurity skills gap, Michael is dedicated to fostering strong communities and nurturing talent to create a safer digital world.

As a father of four, Michael's commitment to cybersecurity extends beyond his professional pursuits; he envisions a digital future where companies and institutions are protected, enabling the next generation to thrive. Currently with Hays, Michael collaborates with organizations to recruit, develop, and support cybersecurity talent, unlocking business opportunities and ensuring a safe environment for all.

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Schedule

Agenda

08:00 - 08:45

Registration and Networking Breakfast

Join us for coffee and pastries to prepare for the day of learning and networking

08:45 - 09:35

Opening Panel

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

- How leaders can align technological advancements with environmental and social responsibility, incorporating sustainability into strategic decision-making
- Fostering a culture of innovation while empowering your organisation to balance growth with responsible resource use
- Embracing inclusive and collaborative leadership models that prioritise long-term impact
- The role of technology leaders in driving transformative solutions for global challenges and riving efficient resource management

09:40 - 22:20

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

10:25 - 11:05

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 taht add the most value based on factors like ROI, scalability and alignment with strategis priorities
- Creating a culture of adpatability and continuous improvement through strong leadership, enabling teams to embrace digital transformation in alignment with evolving business needs

Proactive Cybersecurity: Leveraging AI and Advanced Threat Detection to Safeguard Data and Operations

- Using AI-driven threat detection to identify and mitigate risks in real-time
- Best practices for implementing a proactive cybersecurity posture
- Case studies on how cybersecurity solutions protect data integrity and operational cybersecurity

Simpifying Complexity with Advanced Data Integration

- Explore methods to unify data from multiple systems, formats and platforms into a single, cohesive framework
- Leveraging modern APIs and integration tools to ensure seamless communication across applicationsand databases
- Implementing intgrated data pipelines to provide actionable insights faster and reduce latency in critical processes

11:10 - 11:50

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

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

11:55 - 12:35

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

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 processesCreating a data platform that supports multi-cloud and hybrid environmentsImplementing cost-effective storage solutions that balance performance and cost

12:35 - 13:25

Networking Lunch

13:25 - 14:05

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

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

Building a Data-Driven Culture for Empowered Business Decisions

- Strategies for equipping tems with the skills to interpret and utilise data efficiently
- Aligning data and business goals to ensure data intiatives drive organisational success and decision-making
- Encouraging collaboration by breaking silos to create a unified approach to data sharing and usage

Future-proofing IT : Strategies for Cybersecurity and Resilience in a Hybrid Cloud Environment

- Building resilient IT infrastructures that adapt to evolving security threats
- Best practices for cybersecurity within hybrid and multi-cloud environments
- How AI and automation enhance security monitoring and incident response

14:10 - 14:50

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

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

14:55 - 15:35

Enabling Seamless Remote Operations: Driving the Future of Work

- Explore strategies to enhance remote productivity, security and collaboration using advanced connectivity and support tools
- Leveraging remote access and augmented reality for maintenance, training and operations
- How remote solutions can reduce environmental impact while improving cost efficiency and business continuity

Beyond Automation: Redefining Customer Experience Through Digital Transformation

- Explore how automation can shift from focusing on operational efficiency to improving customer interactions and how you can use automation to personalise customer experience at scale
- Discuss predictive analytics and its roles inanticipating customer needs and providing proactive solutions
- How automation allows organisations to scale personalised, high quality customer experiences across large markets

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

15:40 - 16:20

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

Building a Framework to Accelerate Machine Learning Across the Entire Lifecycle

Increasingly senior executives are pushing new machine learning initiatives to drive business value, leaving Chief Data Officers responsible for finding new ways to accelerate its adoption across the entire lifecycle, from data preparation to model deployment. This session will explore key strategies that CDOs must take to build a framework that enables them to develop, test, and deploy machine learning models at scale.

- Preparing and cleaning data using data cleaning and transformation tools to preprocess raw data
- Creating a structured data pipeline that can handle large volumes of data
- Develop and test machine learning models, focusing on accuracy, performance, and scalability
- Deploying and scaling machine learning models effectively, using containerization and orchestration technologies
- Implementing a Continuous Integration and Deployment (CI/CD) pipeline for machine learning models, allowing for automated testing, deployment, and monitoring
- Considering ethical considerations including bias, fairness, and transparency to ensure that models are ethical and unbiased

16:25 - 16:55

Closing Session

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

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etc.venues County Hall: The Premier Venue for CxO Institute London

Located on the banks of the Thames, etc.venues County Hall combines historic elegance with modern sophistication. With state-of-the-art facilities, stunning views of the London skyline, and seamless accessibility, it provides the perfect backdrop for high-level networking and strategic discussions. As the host venue for CxO Institute London, it ensures an exclusive and impactful experience for senior IT leaders.

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CxO Institute: UK

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Event Summary

Event Highlights

Featured Attendees

Event Chair

Michael Beaupre, Head of Cyber Security

Agenda

Agenda

Registration and Networking Breakfast

Join us for coffee and pastries to prepare for the day of learning and networking

Opening Panel

Networking Lunch

Closing Session

Event Speakers

Featured Partners

Our Location

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