Reviewing data mindsets to be an AI-ready organisation

Food for Thought: Shaping data mindsets for an AI-ready future

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Join us on 11th November 2025 for an exclusive Food for Thought lunch and debate, where IT and data executives will reconvene to assess how data mindsets and team structures are evolving to support AI readiness.

Earlier this year, industry leaders gathered at The Studio, Abbey Road Studios, to discuss the challenges and insights around fostering data-first teams. Now, six months on, we revisit those discussions to evaluate their impact and uncover new learnings as leaders prepare themselves for 2026.

Why Attend 

Engage with fellow IT and data executives to discuss the evolution of data mindsets, challenge ideas by revisiting key takeaways from The Studio and assessing their impact over time, and expand your network by connecting with like-minded professionals facing similar challenges.

What to expect

• Reflect on past insights and assess their relevance in an AI-driven world 
• Share experiences with peers navigating similar organisational challenges
• Gain fresh perspectives on fostering a data-first culture
• Expand your professional network in an exclusive, high-level setting

Event details

📍 Location: St Paul’s Cathedral

🗓 Date: 11th November 2025

🕛 Time: 9.00 - 11.30 AM GMT

👥 The Hosts: Peter Stojanovic, Editor of HotTopics & Doug Drinkwater, Editorial and Strategy Director

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