Hitachi Vantara Exchange Forum

Partner event: Where innovation  meets insight

What to expect

Fuel AI innovation

Gain strategic insights from industry leaders on building resilient IT systems, harnessing AI’s transformative power, and navigating global challenges, shaping the future of business.

 

Explore EverFlex in action

Hear directly from industry leaders using EverFlex IaaS to solve real-world challenges. Walk away with practical tips, fresh ideas, and proven strategies to make your IT more agile, scalable, and cost-effective.

 

Building a data foundation for what’s next

Join us to hear how our experts are helping businesses create a strong, future-ready data foundation. Discover practical ways to simplify storage, boost performance, and prepare your infrastructure for the challenges ahead.

 

Agenda

9:00 - 10:00 AM

Arrival, Registration w/ Breakfast

13:00 - 15:00 PM

Track 2: Customer Fireside Chat

10:00 - 10:10 AM

Welcome

Lee Nolan, UKI Country General Manager   

15:00 - 15:15 PM

Welcome Back

Lee Nolan, UKI Country General Manager   

10:10 - 10:30 AM

Opportunity in Uncertainty

Presented by:  Steve Brazier, Co-Founder, Canapi | Informa Fellow

15:15 - 15:25 PM

Cloud on Your Terms: Bringing Cloud Economics and Experience to On-Prem IT

Presented by: Neil Lewis, Head of as-a-service EMEA

10:30 - 11:00 AM

Building a Data Foundation for What’s Next

Presented by:  Lee Nolan, UKI Country General Manager   

15:25 - 16:00 PM

CIO Panel Session

11:00 - 11:30 AM

The Future is Breachable - Why Cyber Resilience Must Be Built, Not Bought

Presented by: Tim O’Neil, Vice President, Chief Information Security Officer & Product Security

16:00 - 17:00 PM

Leadership, High Performance, and Resilience

Presented by: Special Guest - SAM Warburton

11:30 - 12:00 PM

Data Without Limits: Secure, Unified, and the Fuel of AI

Presented by: Richard Haines, Technical Leader, NEMEA

17:00 - 17:05 PM

Closing remarks

Lee Nolan, UKI Country General Manager   

12:00 - 13:00 PM  

LUNCH 

17:05 - 18:00

Drinks & Networking

13:00 - 15:00 PM

Track 1: Partner-Only Sessions

 

 

Event details

  • Location: The Courthouse, Shoreditch
  • Date:  29th January 2026
  • Time: 9.00am - 6.00 pm GMT
  • Speakers: Steve Brazier​ & Sam Warburton
Steve Brazier​
Steve Brazier​
Steve Brazier is a distinguished tech industry expert and accomplished entrepreneur with a remarkable history of keynoting over 1,000 conferences worldwide. As the co-founder of Canapii and an Informa Fellow, he continues to shape the future of the industry. Previously, as the founder and CEO of Canalys, Steve propelled the company to international prominence as a leading authority in tech analysis. Steve uniquely integrates current tech trends with profound global economic and political insights. His passion for sustainability and expertise in go-to-market strategies set him apart, making his contributions to the field truly unparalleled.​
Sam Warburton
Sam Warburton
Former international rugby union player, captain of the Lions 2013 & 2017 tours, captain of Wales in the 2011 Rugby World Cup, former record holder of the most Wales caps as captain & co-founder of the SW7 Academy

 

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