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HotTopics, in partnership with Freshworks, is launching a new leadership community to help CIOs, CTOs, and CXOs build AI-powered organisations that put people first.
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Redefining the future of AI-driven leadership
In today’s fast-moving business world, technology leaders face constant pressure to simplify IT, improve customer experiences, and drive real results. At the same time, they must navigate global uncertainty, rapid innovation, and growing leadership responsibilities.
The People-First AI community will bring together top executives for thought leadership, interactive discussions, and exclusive roundtables. Together, we’ll explore how to balance human and artificial intelligence to create engaged teams, loyal customers, and future-ready businesses.
Why join?
The People-First AI community helps tech leaders harness AI while keeping people at the centre.
- Simplify IT – Ditch outdated systems for modern, easy-to-use tools.
- Empower with AI – Enhance human expertise, boost adoption, and drive productivity.
- Deliver results – Move faster, cut costs, and align IT with business goals.
From content chaos to intelligence: What AI means for enterprises
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Virtual event
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13 Nov 2025
Quantum, AI and the future of cybersecurity defence
Virtual event
19 Nov 2025
Technology Leaders Advisory Board Meetup - November
Virtual event
25 Nov 2025
Go for growth: Simplifying data, maximising value
Deutsche Bank Park
27 Nov 2025
Nashville Advisory Board Meetup - December
Virtual event
9 Dec 2025
Mika Yamamoto
Chief Customer and Marketing Officer, Freshworks
Mark Bramwell
CDIO and Director of Strategic Digital Partnerships, Said Business School, University of Oxford
Gaynor Rich
CISO, Capita
Dave Collins
Consultant - Data Architecture and MDM Strategy, Zaxby's
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Lance Norton
Global Head of IT Operations, WaterAid
Mariana Montalvão Reis
Enterprise Head of Data Governance, WPP
Michael Beaupre
Head of Cyber Security, Hays
Ismael Saumtally
Head of Architecture & Data Engineering, The FA
Guy Beaumont
Director of Digital, Turner & Townsend
Kaan Tan
International Director of Technology - Fulfillment Planning and Optimization, HelloFresh
Marco Pineda
Director Cyber Security, EY
Natalia Piaggeo
Customer Success Director, Health Care and Social, The Access Group
Rupesh Jaju
Head of Industrial Cybersecurity and AI Adoption lead EMEA, Siemens
Hariharan Rajasekaran
Head of Cybersecurity, Siemens
Stuart Pearson
Head of Innovation, Citizens Advice
Niky Bihms
Director of Cyber Security, Georgetown University
Tipu Swaran
Director - Technology Strategy, Analytics & Transformation, Discover Financial Services
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Cindy Tu
Director of IT & Data Audit, Discover Financial Services
Jeremy Gatens
IT Director, University of Pennsylvania
John Scrimsher
Chief Information Security Officer, Kontoor
Rowan Irwin
Country Security Officer Head of Security, T-Systems
Mohit Joshi
Director of AI and Data Platform, Collinson
Rebecca Cai
Chief Data Officer, State of Hawaii
Raman Kaur
VP of Technology, Elsevier
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How ‘people-first AI’ creates competitive advantage
AI developed as a collaborative tool for employees isn’t just a value statement, it’s a winning combination for business
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