CxO Institute London

CxO Institute: UK

Location: London, England

Venue: etc.Venues County Hall

Date: Thursday, 21st May 2026

Time: 08:00 - 17:30 BST

Setting the Standard for IT Leadership in the UK

The CxO Institute London convenes over 100 C-Suite and senior IT executives from across the country for a day of strategic collaboration, networking, and peer-led discussions. As the flagship event, this exclusive forum empowers leaders with the insights and strategies needed to enhance productivity and drive innovation.

 

The agenda explores vital themes including digital transformation, advanced cybersecurity strategies, and leveraging data for business impact. Through a dynamic format of Keynotes, Panel Discussions, and Interactive Boardrooms, you’ll gain unparalleled insights and forge invaluable connections to help shape the future of technology leadership.

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Agenda

Schedule
Agenda

08:00 - 08:45

Registration & Networking Breakfast

08:45 - 09:35

Opening Panel

CxO

Orchestrating the Adaptive Enterprise: Leadership in an Era of Continuous Change

  • Explore how technology leaders can design organisations that adapt dynamically to disruption, market shifts and emerging technologies
  • Examine the evolving leadership mindsets, decision frameworks and cross-functional collaboration models that enable enterprise agility
  • Identify strategies for embedding resilience and innovation into both people and technology systems to future-proof the business

Shruti Ahuja-Ramamurthy

Shruti Ahuja-Ramamurthy

Head of Digital Transformation, Business Intelligence & Analytics

Virgin Media O2

Garrett Byrne

Garrett Byrne

Chief Data & Analytics Officer

AXA Ireland

Richard Michel

Richard Michel

Chief Information & Digital Officer

University of London

John Seglias

John Seglias

Group CDIO

Nuclear Decommissioning Authority

09:40 - 10:20

Strategy

From Uncertainty to Clarity - Leveraging Data for Resilience and Business Impact

  • We’ll explore what organisational resilience is and provide some common traits that successfully resilient organisations share.
  • We’ll look at how these organisations integrate data into decision making, and associated trends.
  • We’ll explore how organisations make better decisions, with some real-world examples of how organisations tackle uncertainty by leveraging data, and even how machine data can impact your business.

10:25 - 11:05

Security

Agentic AI in the Enterprise: Identity, Trust and Risk Management

  • How agentic AI can drive enterprise transformation while maintaining organizational trust and accountability
  • Strategic approaches to managing risk and security in autonomous AI decision-making at scale
  • Unlocking competitive advantage through responsible adoption of AI that acts on behalf of the business

Data

Data-Driven Agility: Unlocking Real-Time Insights for Competitive Advantage

  • Real-time data pipelines and analytics for faster decision-making
  • Embedding insights into workflows for predictive and prescriptive outcomes
  • Balancing accessibility with privacy, compliance and trust

Strategy

Composable IT & Cloud-Native Architectures: Enabling Next-Gen Innovation

  • Examine how modular, cloud-native architectures can unlock flexibility, speed and cost efficiency
  • Explore strategies for integrating emerging technologies into adaptive IT ecosystems
  • Discuss balancing innovation with security, compliance and operational continuity in increasingly distributed environments

11:10 - 11:50

Data

Data Platforms & Decision Intelligence: Harnessing Distributed Data for Strategic Advantage

  • Learn how modern data platforms, lakehouse architectures and real-time analytics enable faster decision-making
  • Understand how to embed machine learning and automated insights directly into business processes
  • Discuss how to build data cultures that emphasise quality, lineage, trust and collaboration across teams

Security

Defending the Enterprise in the Age of Autonomous Threats

  • How AI-driven attacks are reshaping cyber risk and what defensive architectures enterprises need next
  • Why autonomous detection, response and threat intelligence are becoming core elements of resilience
  • What leading organisations are doing to unify SOC, data governance and AI-driven security operations

Strategy

Harnessing Agentic AI for Enterprise Impact

Agentic AI is moving from pilot to teammate. Hear frontline stories of an IT support agent cutting tickets by 70%, Kiro shrinking modernization from months to minutes, and a legal AI assistant driving $50K in annual savings. Join us to learn and explore how secure foundations, governance, and culture turn AI agents into enterprise-scale impact.

Atif Sheikh

Atif Sheikh

Strategy Consultant

Rackspace

11:55 - 12:35

Strategy

Technology Strategy in an Uncertain World

  • Planning AI, cloud, and data strategies amid evolving regulatory, geopolitical and economic uncertainty
  • Managing platform concentration, vendor dependency and third-party risk across critical technologies
  • Designing technology and operating models for disruption, adaptability and long-term resilience rather than efficiency alone

Data

Data That Delivers: Governance as a Strategic Advantage

  • Creating cross-functional data governance frameworks
  • Ensuring data quality, security and ethical usage
  • Promoting collaboration across teams for trusted insights

Security

Operational Resilience Under Fire: Leading Through Live Cyber Incidents

  • Designing command structures and escalation models for fast, confident decision-making
  • Balancing containment, recovery, communication and regulatory obligations during an attack
  • Lessons learned from organisations that maintained trust and continuity under pressure

12:35 - 13:25

Networking Lunch

13:25 - 14:05

CxO

From Control to Confidence: Operating AI at Enterprise Scale

  • Building executive confidence in AI by integrating secure, risk-aware decision-making into core business strategy.
  • Designing governance that empowers innovation at scale while ensuring compliance, data integrity, and operational security.
  • Reimagining operating models to align accountability, ownership, and cross-functional collaboration with enterprise priorities and risk management.

14:10 - 14:50

Strategy

Scaling Conversational AI: From Experimentation to Enterprise Capability

  • Moving beyond pilots to embed conversational AI into core business processes and decision-making
  • Overcoming adoption barriers across people, culture and operating models to realise enterprise value
  • Measuring success by linking conversational AI to productivity, customer outcomes and strategic impact

Joe Moya

Joe Moya

Innovation and Optimisation Director

SSCL

Security

From Risk to Decision: Embedding Resilience into Enterprise Strategy

  • How leaders translate complex cyber and operational risk into clear, commercially aligned decisions at board level
  • Embedding governance and risk management into the rhythm of the business to enable confident, accountable decision-making
  • Shifting from reactive risk management to proactive resilience that supports transformation, regulatory readiness and long-term growth

Data

Customer-Centric AI: Turning Enterprise Transformation into Market Advantage

  • Using AI and real-time data to personalise, predict and improve customer interactions
  • Linking internal transformation initiatives to external business value
  • Avoiding the trap of being “internally successful but market-invisible”

14:55 - 15:35

Security

Adaptive Cybersecurity: Balancing Innovation and Risk in the Autonomous Enterprise

  • Proactive security frameworks for hybrid, cloud-native, and AI-driven ecosystems
  • AI and autonomous systems as both risk and defense enablers
  • Aligning security strategy with business goals and regulatory compliance

Strategy

Orchestrating Agentic AI at Scale – From Automation to Autonomy

  • Explore how enterprises are moving from task-based AI to orchestrated, agentic ecosystems driving measurable outcomes
  • Examine governance, security, and accountability frameworks for deploying autonomous systems responsibly
  • Learn how to build the infrastructure, skills, and culture to sustain agentic AI impact across business domains

Data

Data Monetization & AI-Driven Value Creation

  • Turning enterprise data into products, services and new revenue streams
  • Embedding AI and analytics into workflows for strategic and operational impact
  • Establishing governance, quality and ethical frameworks while maximizing business value

15:40 - 16:15

Closing Session

CxO

The Adaptive Enterprise: Aligning Strategy Technology and Risk for Sustainable Impact

  • Translating AI, data, cloud and cybersecurity strategies into measurable enterprise outcomes
  • Balancing innovation, trust and compliance across technology and organisational domains
  • Building agility, cross-functional collaboration and talent readiness to sustain continuous transformation

16:15 - 17:15

Closing Drinks Reception

Why Attend?

UNRIVALLED CONNECTIONS

Engage directly with IT leaders and industry experts who can provide valuable insights and solutions to your strategic challenges.

CUSTOMISED LEARNING PATHS

Choose the sessions, panels, and discussions that best align with your unique goals, enabling targeted and impactful networking.

TANGIBLE VALUE

Gain actionable insights and connections that translate directly into strategic initiatives and measurable progress for your organisation.

Location

County Hall

etc.Venues County Hall

Overlooking the iconic River Thames and Big Ben, etc.venues County Hall offers a stunning backdrop for CxO Institute London. Combining historic charm with state-of-the-art facilities, this prestigious venue provides the perfect environment for IT leaders to engage in high-impact discussions, exchange strategic insights, and forge valuable connections. Its central location, modern amenities, and inspiring atmosphere make it an ideal setting for thought leadership and executive networking.

A Community of Leaders

The CxO Institute is the premier platform for IT leaders to tackle the most pressing challenges facing their organisations. Designed with delegates in mind, our events bring together CIOs, senior IT leaders and other key decision-makers to explore cutting-edge solutions, drive collaboration, and achieve impactful outcomes.

Speakers

Featured Attendees

Delegates in Attendance

The list below showcases the esteemed IT leaders, executives, and decision-makers attending the event. These are the key individuals driving innovation, transformation, and strategy within their organisations.

To view the full list of delegates, please scroll and swipe down through til the end.

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Company

Engage with Top IT Decision Makers

The CxO Institute provides an exclusive platform for sponsors to connect with senior IT decision-makers actively seeking solutions to their most pressing challenges. Our events bring together CIOs, senior IT and other key technology leaders, offering a unique opportunity to engage, build relationships, and position your brand as a trusted partner.

Official Partners

Logo - Splunk

OFFICIAL CATEGORY: SECURITY

Splunk - A Cisco Company

Splunk was founded in 2003 to solve problems in complex digital infrastructures. From the beginning, we’ve helped organizations explore the vast depths of their data like spelunkers in a cave (hence, “Splunk").

Juniper

INSIGHT PARTNER

MagicOrange

INSIGHT PARTNER

Logo - ElseWhen

INSIGHT PARTNER

Logo - CyXcel

INSIGHT PARTNER

Tanium

INSIGHT PARTNER

Menlo
GITA

INSIGHT PARTNER

BP3 LOGO

SR. ENGAGEMENT PARTNER

Commvault

SR. ENGAGEMENT PARTNER

Logo - Cambridge Spark

SR. ENGAGEMENT PARTNER

Logo - SEP 2

SR. ENGAGEMENT PARTNER

Logo - Dashline

ENGAGEMENT PARTNER

General Assembly

ENGAGEMENT PARTNER

Why Sponsor?

LEAD GENERATION

Connect with Top IT and Senior Executives in a curated environment designed for meaningful conversations and long-term partnerships.

THOUGHT LEADERSHIP

Showcase Thought Leadership through panel discussions, round tables, and tailored engagements that demonstrate your brand's expertise.

REPORTS & INSIGHTS

Gain valuable market insights by understanding the key challenges and priorities shaping IT investments and decision-making.

BRAND AWARENESS

Accelerate business growth by positioning your brand, solutions, and services in front of decision-makers and budget-holders with active projects and procurement needs.

Sponsorship Packages

etc.Venues County Hall

Nestled on the banks of the River Thames, with breathtaking views of Big Ben and the Houses of Parliament, etc.venues County Hall offers an inspiring setting for CxO Institute London. This historic yet modern venue blends classic architecture with contemporary facilities, providing an exceptional space for IT leaders to engage in thought-provoking discussions, exchange strategic insights, and build valuable connections.

 

Designed to foster collaboration and innovation, County Hall features state-of-the-art technology, premium meeting spaces, and seamless accessibility in the heart of London. With its unique blend of heritage and modern sophistication, it creates the ideal environment for high-level executive networking, ensuring an experience that is both engaging and impactful.

An Exclusive Venue for the Top Leaders in IT

Carefully selected to match the prestige of its attendees, this venue offers a refined and high-impact environment designed for IT leaders, innovators, and decision-makers.

Seamless Accessibility with VIP Transport

Enjoy a hassle-free arrival with private car transfers, valet services, and priority access, ensuring a smooth and efficient experience from start to finish.

   

A Sophisticated Setting for Strategic Discussions

With dedicated spaces for networking and discussions, the venue fosters valuable connections and strategic conversations in an exclusive setting. 

   

VIP Car Service

Arrive in style with our chauffeured executive transport, ensuring a smooth and hassle-free journey. With priority access and reserved drop-off, you’ll experience the ultimate convenience from door to venue.

    

Luxury Hospitality & Dining

Indulge in chef-curated meals, premium refreshments, and exquisite catering throughout the event. Our carefully selected menu ensures a world-class dining experience, perfect for refined networking in a relaxed, elegant atmosphere.

Dedicated Concierge & Support

Enjoy a personalised service experience, with our dedicated concierge team assisting with event details, special requests, and VIP accommodations to ensure a smooth and productive visit.

 

    

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