IT Leaders Summit Agenda

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Registration & Networking Breakfast

Pick up your conference badge and personalised itinerary at registration, then pop back any time you have questions that you need answered or feedback that you would like to share.

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Welcome and Opening Remarks

Embark on an enlightening journey as Computing extends a warm welcome and delivers opening remarks, setting the stage for a day filled with insightful discussions and innovative solutions.

Speaker
Editor
Computing
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Computing Research Session

This research session led by Computing shares emerging insights and trends that could shape the future of IT. This session explores innovations, practical implications, and potential opportunities for organisations looking to stay ahead in a rapidly evolving technology landscape.

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Research Director
Computing
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Keynote with Threatlocker: Securing IT in a Fast-Changing Threat Landscape

As cyber threats grow in sophistication, IT leaders face increasing pressure to protect their organisations without slowing business operations. This keynote explores practical approaches to minimising risk, controlling access, and maintaining visibility across complex IT environments. Hear real-world insights from ThreatLocker on how companies are strengthening security posture, reducing attack surfaces, and preparing for the threats of tomorrow.


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Keeping IT Running When Things Go Wrong: Building Resilient IT Operations

Cloud outages, cyber threats, and system failures are inevitable. This session looks at how organisations plan for resilience, maintain service continuity, and respond quickly when things go wrong.

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Boardroom Appointments
Attendees are assigned into peer groups of 8-11 based on business focus and technology interests. Vendors select and meet with the boardrooms for 25 minutes with a ten-minute buffer between each session. Sponsors will then present new products, programs, and opportunities – in an environment conducive to spirited conversation and constructive feedback.
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Networking Break & Refreshments

Connect with you peers whilst exploring the latest innovations at our Exhibit Stands!

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Fireside Chat: The Rise of Hybrid Tech Leader

More technology leaders are stepping into combined tech and business roles, such as CFIO and COTO. This fireside chat explores what that shift means for leadership, decision-making and the future of the IT profession. The conversation will look at how expectations of tech leaders are changing, what skills matter most in these hybrid roles, and what up and coming professionals should be thinking about as the boundary between IT and the business continues to fade.

Speakers
Editor
Computing
Chief Operating & Technology Officer
Everywhen
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Boardroom Appointments

Attendees are assigned into peer groups of 8-11 based on business focus and technology interests. Vendors select and meet with the boardrooms for 25 minutes with a ten minute buffer between each session. Sponsors will then present new products, programs, and opportunities – in an environment conducive to spirited conversation and constructive feedback.

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Networking & Exhibition Stands

Take a moment to connect with fellow attendees and explore the technology and services on offer at the Exhibit Stands.

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Networking Lunch

Enjoy a delicious lunch while continuing conversations and building connections with other attendees.

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Keynote: Accelerating AI Across the Enterprise with HPE

Explore how organisations are speeding up AI adoption while keeping data secure and accessible. This session looks at strategies for quickly deploying AI models, unifying data, and turning insights into business-ready outcomes.

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Legacy Systems Don’t Have to Hold You Back

Organisations face the challenge of updating legacy systems while maintaining operations and minimising risk. This session explores strategies for modernising infrastructure, integrating new platforms, and increasing agility without disruption.

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Boardroom Appointments

Attendees are assigned into peer groups of 8-11 based on business focus and technology interests. Vendors select and meet with the boardrooms for 25 minutes with a ten-minute buffer between each session. Sponsors will then present new products, programs, and opportunities – in an environment conducive to spirited conversation and constructive feedback

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Networking & Exhibition Stands

Connect with you peers whilst exploring the latest innovations at our Exhibit Stands!

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Panel Discussion: Data Governance That Enables the Business - Not Slows It Down

Governance is essential, but if it’s designed poorly it becomes friction that teams work around. This panel explores how IT leaders are embedding governance into workflows so it supports speed, innovation and collaboration, while staying aligned with evolving expectations and compliance pressures. The focus is on governance choices that genuinely enable the organisation to move faster, not create more gates.

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Inspiring Keynote
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Closing Remarks

Wrap up the day with final remarks, reflecting on key takeaways and actionable insights to implement in your organization.

Speaker
Editor
Computing

Please note the agenda is subject to change.