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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Simplify IT – Ditch outdated systems for modern, easy-to-use tools.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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How AI is reshaping enterprise software - and IT
CISO | CIO | CDO - Digital | CDO - Data

How AI is reshaping enterprise software - and IT

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Vector (3)Vector-2 15 Apr 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 25 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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Marketing MeetUp: How to perfect your rebrand
CMO

Marketing MeetUp: How to perfect your rebrand

Vector (4)Vector-1 Virtual event

Vector (3)Vector-2 1 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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CIO | CISO

Converge 2025

Vector (4)Vector-1 London

Vector (3)Vector-2 15 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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From data mess
to data mastery
CDO - Data

From data mess
to data mastery

Vector (4)Vector-1 London Museum Docklands

Vector (3)Vector-2 19 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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The Avanade Intelligent Garden
CIO | CISO | CDO - Data

The Avanade Intelligent Garden

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Vector (3)Vector-2 22 May 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 27 May 2025

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Marketing Advisory Board Meetup
CMO

Marketing Advisory Board Meetup

Vector (4)Vector-1 Virtual

Vector (3)Vector-2 29 May 2025

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BoxWorks 2025 Content + AI
CIO | CDO - Digital | CDO - Data | CX Leaders

BoxWorks 2025 Content + AI

Vector (4)Vector-1 180 Studios, London

Vector (3)Vector-2 4 Jun 2025

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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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CDO - Data | CIO | CISO | CX Leaders | CDO - Digital

Virtual wine tasting: The art of experience

Vector (4)Vector-1 Virtual

Vector (3)Vector-2 17 Jun 2025

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Financial Services Leaders Summit!
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Financial Services Leaders Summit!

Vector (4)Vector-1 London Stock Exchange

Vector (3)Vector-2 19 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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European Advisory Board Meetup
CIO | CISO | CDO - Digital | CDO - Data

European Advisory Board Meetup

Vector (4)Vector-1 Virtual

Vector (3)Vector-2 8 Jul 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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TechGirl Festival
CIO | CDO - Digital | CDO - Data | CX Leaders | CISO | CFO

TechGirl Festival

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Vector (3)Vector-2 28 Aug 2025

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Marketing Advisory Board Meetup - August
CMO

Marketing Advisory Board Meetup - August

Vector (4)Vector-1 Virtual

Vector (3)Vector-2 28 Aug 2025

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CDO - Data

How we solved our legacy data challenge (France)

Vector (4)Vector-1 Virtual event

Vector (3)Vector-2 11 Sep 2025

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An evening with Penn and Teller

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Vector (3)Vector-2 17 Sep 2025

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CDO - Data

Reviewing data infrastructure to maximise company value

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Vector (3)Vector-2 25 Sep 2025

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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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CMO

B2B Marketing Leaders Benchmark Report review

Vector (4)Vector-1 Virtual event

Vector (3)Vector-2 6 Nov 2025

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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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From content chaos to intelligence: What AI means for enterprises
CIO | CISO | CDO - Digital | CDO - Data

From content chaos to intelligence: What AI means for enterprises

Vector (4)Vector-1 Virtual

Vector (3)Vector-2 13 Nov 2025

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Marketing Advisory Board Meetup - November
CMO

Marketing Advisory Board Meetup - November

Vector (4)Vector-1 Virtual

Vector (3)Vector-2 13 Nov 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 18 Nov 2025

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CMO

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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

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Meet the People-First AI
Advisory Board

A community of senior leaders championing responsible AI, human-centred innovation, and a future where technology empowers people—not replaces them.

Mika Yamamoto

Mika Yamamoto

Chief Customer and Marketing Officer, Freshworks

Mark Bramwell

Mark Bramwell

CDIO and Director of Strategic Digital Partnerships, Said Business School, University of Oxford

Gaynor Rich

Gaynor Rich

CISO, Capita

Dave Collins

Dave Collins

Consultant - Data Architecture and MDM Strategy, Zaxby's

Lance Norton

Lance Norton

Global Head of IT Operations, WaterAid

Mariana Montalvão Reis

Mariana Montalvão Reis

Enterprise Head of Data Governance, WPP

Michael Beaupre

Michael Beaupre

Head of Cyber Security, Hays

Ismael Saumtally

Ismael Saumtally

Head of Architecture & Data Engineering, The FA

Guy Beaumont

Guy Beaumont

Director of Digital, Turner & Townsend

Kaan Tan

Kaan Tan

International Director of Technology - Fulfillment Planning and Optimization, HelloFresh

Marco Pineda

Marco Pineda

Director Cyber Security, EY

Natalia Piaggeo

Natalia Piaggeo

Customer Success Director, Health Care and Social, The Access Group

Rupesh Jaju

Rupesh Jaju

Head of Industrial Cybersecurity and AI Adoption lead EMEA, Siemens

Hariharan Rajasekaran

Hariharan Rajasekaran

Head of Cybersecurity, Siemens

Stuart Pearson

Stuart Pearson

Head of Innovation, Citizens Advice

Niky Bihms

Niky Bihms

Director of Cyber Security, Georgetown University

Tipu Swaran

Tipu Swaran

Director - Technology Strategy, Analytics & Transformation, Discover Financial Services

Cindy Tu

Cindy Tu

Director of IT & Data Audit, Discover Financial Services

Jeremy Gatens

Jeremy Gatens

IT Director, University of Pennsylvania

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