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People-First AI

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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.

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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Simplify IT – Ditch outdated systems for modern, easy-to-use tools.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.

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Join exclusive People-First AI gatherings where CIOs, CTOs, and CXOs connect, share insights, and shape the future of AI-driven leadership.

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C-suite culinary evening at The Langham
CIO | CISO | CDO - Data | CDO - Digital

C-suite culinary evening at The Langham

Vector (4)Vector-1 London

Vector (3)Vector-2 13 Mar 2025

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The rise of the business technologist
CIO | CISO | CDO - Digital | CDO - Data | CX Leaders | CFO

The rise of the business technologist

Vector (4)Vector-1 Virtual event

Vector (3)Vector-2 18 Mar 2025

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Talent for today and tomorrow's marketing teams
CMO

Talent for today and tomorrow's marketing teams

Vector (4)Vector-1 Virtual event

Vector (3)Vector-2 20 Mar 2025

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Reinventing workplace productivity in the AI-assisted organisation
CIO | CISO | CDO - Digital | CDO - Data

Reinventing workplace productivity in the AI-assisted organisation

Vector (4)Vector-1 Virtual event

Vector (3)Vector-2 25 Mar 2025

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Technology Advisory Board Meetup
CIO | CISO | CDO - Digital | CDO - Data

Technology Advisory Board Meetup

Vector (4)Vector-1 Virtual event

Vector (3)Vector-2 25 Mar 2025

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From GenAI to agentic: Change management in an age of constant innovation
CIO

From GenAI to agentic: Change management in an age of constant innovation

Vector (4)Vector-1 Sky Garden

Vector (3)Vector-2 27 Mar 2025

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European Advisory Board Meetup
CIO | CISO | CDO - Digital | CDO - Data

European Advisory Board Meetup

Vector (4)Vector-1 Virtual

Vector (3)Vector-2 28 Mar 2025

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How we solved our legacy data challenge (Nordics)
CDO - Data

How we solved our legacy data challenge (Nordics)

Vector (4)Vector-1 Virtual event

Vector (3)Vector-2 3 Apr 2025

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In the know: GenAI and your supply chain
CISO | CIO

In the know: GenAI and your supply chain

Vector (4)Vector-1 Virtual event

Vector (3)Vector-2 8 Apr 2025

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Nashville Advisory Board Meetup
CIO | CISO | CDO - Digital | CDO - Data

Nashville Advisory Board Meetup

Vector (4)Vector-1 Virtual

Vector (3)Vector-2 8 Apr 2025

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People-First AI Advisory Board launch
CISO | CIO

People-First AI Advisory Board launch

Vector (4)Vector-1 Virtual

Vector (3)Vector-2 9 Apr 2025

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How AI is reshaping enterprise software - and IT
CISO | CIO | CDO - Digital | CDO - Data

How AI is reshaping enterprise software - and IT

Vector (4)Vector-1 House of Commons

Vector (3)Vector-2 15 Apr 2025

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The Studio, Abbey Road Studios, CMO Leadership
CMO

The Studio, Abbey Road Studios, CMO Leadership

Vector (4)Vector-1 London, UK

Vector (3)Vector-2 29 Apr 2025

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The Studio, Abbey Road Studios
CIO | CISO | CDO - Data | CDO - Digital | CFO | CX Leaders

The Studio, Abbey Road Studios

Vector (4)Vector-1 London, UK

Vector (3)Vector-2 30 Apr 2025

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Nashville Advisory Board Meetup
CIO | CISO | CDO - Digital | CDO - Data

Nashville Advisory Board Meetup

Vector (4)Vector-1 Virtual

Vector (3)Vector-2 6 May 2025

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C-suite culinary evening at The Langham
CIO | CISO | CDO - Data

C-suite culinary evening at The Langham

Vector (4)Vector-1 London

Vector (3)Vector-2 8 May 2025

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Beyond personal productivity: The secrets to enterprise AI scalability
CIO | CISO

Beyond personal productivity: The secrets to enterprise AI scalability

Vector (4)Vector-1 Kensington Palace

Vector (3)Vector-2 13 May 2025

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Operational resilience and your supply chain
CISO | CIO

Operational resilience and your supply chain

Vector (4)Vector-1 Royal Albert Hall

Vector (3)Vector-2 16 May 2025

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The elevated role of the modern day CMO
CMO

The elevated role of the modern day CMO

Vector (4)Vector-1 One65, San Francisco

Vector (3)Vector-2 20 May 2025

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How we solved our legacy data challenge (France)
CDO - Data

How we solved our legacy data challenge (France)

Vector (4)Vector-1 Virtual event

Vector (3)Vector-2 12 Jun 2025

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The Studio Sardinia, Forte Village, Luxury Resort
CIO | CISO | CDO - Data | CDO - Digital

The Studio Sardinia, Forte Village, Luxury Resort

Vector (4)Vector-1 Sardinia, Italy

Vector (3)Vector-2 25 Jun 2025

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Digital inclusion: The tech community's responsibility
CIO | CISO | CDO - Digital | CDO - Data | CX Leaders | CFO

Digital inclusion: The tech community's responsibility

Vector (4)Vector-1 Virtual event

Vector (3)Vector-2 22 Jul 2025

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Benchmark report results and Q4 priorities
CMO

Benchmark report results and Q4 priorities

Vector (4)Vector-1 Virtual event

Vector (3)Vector-2 24 Jul 2025

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Nashville Advisory Board Meetup
CIO | CISO | CDO - Digital | CDO - Data

Nashville Advisory Board Meetup

Vector (4)Vector-1 Virtual

Vector (3)Vector-2 12 Aug 2025

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How we solved our legacy data challenge (UK)
CDO - Data

How we solved our legacy data challenge (UK)

Vector (4)Vector-1 Virtual event

Vector (3)Vector-2 11 Sep 2025

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An evening with Penn and Teller
CIO | CISO

An evening with Penn and Teller

Vector (4)Vector-1 The London Palladium

Vector (3)Vector-2 17 Sep 2025

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Reviewing data infrastructure to maximise company value
CDO - Data

Reviewing data infrastructure to maximise company value

Vector (4)Vector-1 House of Commons

Vector (3)Vector-2 25 Sep 2025

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How we solved our legacy data challenge (Germany)
CDO - Data

How we solved our legacy data challenge (Germany)

Vector (4)Vector-1 Virtual event

Vector (3)Vector-2 14 Oct 2025

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The Studio Nashville
CIO | CISO | CDO - Data | CDO - Digital | CFO | CX Leaders

The Studio Nashville

Vector (4)Vector-1 Nashville, USA

Vector (3)Vector-2 27 Oct 2025

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The sustainability of IT
CIO | CISO | CDO - Digital | CDO - Data | CX Leaders | CFO

The sustainability of IT

Vector (4)Vector-1 Virtual event

Vector (3)Vector-2 4 Nov 2025

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B2B Marketing Leaders Benchmark Report review
CMO

B2B Marketing Leaders Benchmark Report review

Vector (4)Vector-1 Virtual event

Vector (3)Vector-2 6 Nov 2025

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Reviewing data mindsets to be an AI-ready organisation
CDO - Data

Reviewing data mindsets to be an AI-ready organisation

Vector (4)Vector-1 St Paul’s Cathedral

Vector (3)Vector-2 11 Nov 2025

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The Studio, BAFTA 195 Piccadilly, CMO leadership
CMO

The Studio, BAFTA 195 Piccadilly, CMO leadership

Vector (4)Vector-1 London, UK

Vector (3)Vector-2 3 Dec 2025

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The Studio, BAFTA 195 Piccadilly
CIO | CISO | CDO - Data | CDO - Digital | CFO | CX Leaders

The Studio, BAFTA 195 Piccadilly

Vector (4)Vector-1 London, UK

Vector (3)Vector-2 4 Dec 2025

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Ashwin Ballal

The Studio

The digital leadership revolution

Meet Ashwin Ballal, the CIO of Freshworks. Ballal is a 30-year industry veteran and an award-winning tech leader. Ashwin is set to share his leadership journey at Abbey Road Studios, where he'll be speaking about the crucial lessons he's learned throughout his career. 

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How AI agents will make smart decisions

In the not-too-distant future, teams of autonomous AI agents will help business leaders make decisions. Here’s how to make sure the bots get it right.

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How AI agents will make smart decisions

In the not-too-distant future, teams of autonomous AI agents will help business leaders make decisions. Here’s how to make sure the bots get it right.

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How ‘people-first AI’ creates competitive advantage-min

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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People-First AI Community

Be part of a dynamic network of technology leaders redefining AI-powered organisations. Gain exclusive insights, connect with peers, and shape the future of people-first innovation.

 

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