The Studio

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Digital transformation is imperative for organisational success. Executives must champion strategic initiatives that leverage cutting-edge technologies, fostering agility, innovation, and efficiency - and yet do so at a time of huge economic pressure.

So how does the C-Suite collaborate effectively, put technology at the heart of business decision-making and make digital, data and technology a key market differentiator? And what does that mean for the different executives sitting at the top-table?

In the post-pandemic era, employee and customer experiences are being revolutionised by flexible working, new attitudes to what constitutes a good brand or experience, and the advent of emerging technologies like AI, machine learning, and – soon – quantum computing.

With employee and customer experience pivotal to improving productivity, talent attraction and retention and ultimately top and bottom-line growth, leaders must build engagement through more personalised interactions, the seamless integration of new technologies and unparalleled, human-led experiences which help drive efficiency and business growth in the digital revolution.

The relationship between IT and business is intricate and nuanced, balancing collaboration with occasional tension.

Successful partnerships hinge on aligning technological solutions with business goals. Bridging communication gaps, fostering mutual understanding, and adapting to evolving needs are crucial. When IT and business collaborate effectively, they become allies, driving innovation and organisational success.

From traditional finance stewardship to becoming strategic business partners, the role of the CFO is changing.

Today’s CFO is expected to have a steer on business decision-making, optimising operations, technology integration and risk management - while others are increasingly embedded in ESG initiatives, talent management programmes and investor relations. Some CFOs have greater ambitions of progressing to become the COO or CEO.

In this session, CFO judges discuss the evolution of the CFO role, the skills and characteristics they require of themselves and teams in a digitised world and how they engage across the C-Suite to drive business change and transformation.

In today's rapidly-evolving AI landscape, establishing clear accountability and responsibilities from the C-Suite down is imperative as organisations look to successfully pilot and scale out AI initiatives. 

Join us as we dissect the roles of CIOs, CTOs and CAIOs in guiding ethical AI deployment. We'll delve into leadership nuances, how ownership and influence hinges on organisational structures and technological maturity, and the shared responsibility it takes to foster sustainable AI practices.

The evolution of IT has been a double-edged sword for business. On the one hand, technology is now integral to almost every organisation of any sector, with CIOs and CTOs holding influential roles on company boards. On the other, however, the adoption of public cloud, SaaS applications and now AI has increased customisation and complexity for IT and security teams, who are already stretched and fast losing control and visibility over their environments.

In this Studio panel, C-suite executives discuss the critical challenges facing today's IT leaders, exploring strategies to navigate increasingly complex IT environments in growing organisations, the need for stability, scalability and security, and how leading CIOs, CTOs and CISOs can unpick complexity and streamline IT operations to drive business innovation.

In partnership with: Cloudflare

The democratisation of technology poses challenges and opportunities for digital leaders, many of whom are already fighting for greater accountability and influence, yet struggling to get their arms around a growing technology estate.

In a world where the consumerisation of IT has made technology openly accessible, and where technology budgets increasingly fall into line-of-business departments, what next for the career of a digital leader?

The rise of artificial intelligence offers humanity almost unfathomable opportunities and challenges in equal measure - from the potential to transform industries, streamline processes, and enhance decision-making, through to the dilemmas surrounding data privacy, security, bias, and societal impact.

However, as these technologies gain wider adoption, new risks have surfaced around information governance, cyber attacks, privacy and regulatory compliance, especially for multinational corporations navigating regional nuances. Add in the fact that most data is unstructured, and you’re looking at more risks across siloed apps, multiple vendors, and complicated tech stacks.

In this session, technology executives explore keeping pace with change in the AI market, balancing innovation with risk management and how to safely scale beyond pilot projects.

In today’s post-pandemic, digital age, organisations are increasingly moving away from project-led to product-centric strategies that emphasise the values of agile development, user-centric design, and cross-functional teams that are better equipped to accelerate product delivery.

In this session, we discuss how, by becoming product-led, businesses are better able to adapt to market needs and drive customer satisfaction and growth through continuous innovation and adaptation. The conversation will also share insights tailored for CIOs and CTOs on how to optimise tech stacks, foster cross-functional collaboration, and embrace agile methodologies.

In today’s post-pandemic, digital age, organisations are increasingly moving away from project-led to product-centric strategies that emphasise the values of agile development, user-centric design, and cross-functional teams that are better equipped to accelerate product delivery. 

In this session, we discuss how, by becoming outcome-led, businesses are better able to adapt to market needs and drive customer satisfaction and growth through continuous innovation and adaptation. The conversation will also share insights tailored for CIOs and CTOs on how to optimise tech stacks, foster cross-functional collaboration, and embrace agile methodologies.

Studio 3 supports private, intimate  conversations between leaders.

In this executive briefing, we address the urgent challenges faced by CIOs and CISOs in cybersecurity.

Despite advances in technology and increasing regulations, 2023 saw data breaches affecting nearly 294 million people, with costs averaging over $4 million per incident, leading to customer mistrust and financial losses. These pressures contribute to professional burnout and significant consequences for security leaders.

Join us to explore effective strategies for staying ahead in cybersecurity, emphasising the importance of teamwork, the insights from Rapid7 Labs, and the critical need for real-time visibility, actionable intelligence, and risk prioritisation to safeguard against escalating threats.

In this executive roundtable, Freddie Quek and Doug Drinkwater explore the evolution of technology leadership roles, the challenges leaders they face, and the guiding principles from which they can become adept at running and changing their organisations. Does it change again in the age of AI? This contributes to a research study that hopes to provide practice-based outcomes for the technology leaders profession and communities.