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
Associate Editor
Computing
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Computing Research Session: Tech Priorities and Plans

What do the UK's IT decisionmakers see as their top priorities over the coming 12 months? Will they be investing in AI and with what goals in mind. Will they be hardening their defences in the face of a relentless rise in threats? Will they be hiring new talent or laying off staff? Will budgets be rising or falling?

Speaker
Research Director
Computing
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Keynote: Empowering Transformation: Bridging Technology, People, and Culture for Lasting Impact

In a world where technology evolves at a rapid pace, true organisational transformation is not just about adopting the latest tools, but about cultivating the right skills and mindsets in the people who drive change. This session will explore the intersection of technology, people, and culture—how organisations can empower their teams to embrace digital transformation and create lasting impact by prioritizing the human side of change.

Speaker
Chief Information and Financial Officer
North Sea Transition Authority
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Boardroom Appointments
Attendees are assigned into peer groups of 8-10 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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Panel Discussion: Optimising Your End User Compute Infrastructure

End user compute is seen as a simple business tool, but it can be so much more. Integrating the infrastructure into your wider business needs and processes, and ensuring it is aligned with your goals, is an important step to solve today's most common challenges and build a more effective end user services team for the future. Join Antony Taylor and Spencer Pitts in this session to find out how.

Speakers
Associate Editor
Computing
Partner CTO, Europe Middle East & Africa
Omnissa
Digital Workplace Strategy Lead
Insight

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Panel Discussion: AI, Jobs, and the Future: What’s Really at Stake?

As AI continues to transform the workplace, questions around job displacement, workforce evolution, and human-AI collaboration are front and center. Will AI take our jobs—or create new ones we haven’t yet imagined? This session explores how organisations are navigating the tension between automation and employment, how roles are evolving across industries, and how leaders can ensure that people remain at the heart of technological change.

Speakers
Research Director
Computing
Employment Lawyer
Boyes Turner
Cybersecurity Leader, AI Governance Advocate, and Digital Equity Strategist
Age UK
Director of AI/ML Systems Engineering
University of Oxford
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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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Optimizing secure, high-performance network access without increasing cost or complexity.

Discover how Aryaka Unified SASE as a Service helps enterprises reduce their attack surface and simplify secure networking by converging networking and security into a unified platform. With integrated Zero Trust architecture, consistent policy enforcement, and support for both onsite and remote users, Aryaka delivers a seamless solution that enhances performance, agility, and security. Join our session to explore how we’re transforming global secure networking by integrating WAN, security, and observability into a single, cloud-delivered service.

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Strategic Sales Director - EMEA
Aryaka

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Boardroom Appointments

Attendees are assigned into peer groups of 8-10 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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Fireside Chat: Securing the Future: A Fireside Chat with One of Computing’s Top 100 IT Leaders

As cyber threats grow in scale and sophistication, the role of IT leadership has never been more critical. In this exclusive fireside chat, we sit down with one of Computing’s Top 100 IT Leaders for a candid conversation about navigating today’s complex risk landscape. Hear first-hand how they’re shaping adaptive, business-aligned security strategies, responding to emerging threats, and preparing their organisation for an unpredictable future — all while keeping innovation and resilience at the forefront.

Speakers
Research Director
Computing
Chief Technology and Digital Officer
Mitie
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Keynote: From Burnout to Balance: Rethinking Mental Health in Tech

The fast-paced, high-pressure world of IT leadership often glorifies long hours and constant availability – but at what cost? Burnout, stress, and mental health challenges are on the rise across the industry. In this candid session, IT leaders share personal experiences, practical strategies, and insights on fostering a healthier, more sustainable work culture. We’ll explore whether true work-life balance is achievable in tech and what organisations can do to better support their teams. It’s time to shift the conversation from merely surviving to genuinely thriving

Speaker
CISO
Kinly
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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
Associate Editor
Computing