Name: The Studio London
Start: 2024-12-04
End: 2024-12-04
Location: BAFTA

Studio 1
Studio 2

8:15 → 9:30

Welcome breakfast & networking

Welcome

Studio 1

Registration and a networking breakfast before we dive into an inspiring day

Abigail Labaton

HotTopics

Doug Drinkwater

HotTopics

Peter Stojanovic

HotTopics

9:30 → 10:00

The power of 7

Keynote

Studio 1

Martine Wright shares her incredible journey from surviving the 7/7 terrorist attacks in London to becoming a Team GB Paralympian at the 2012 Olympics. Through her compelling story and refreshingly honest approach, Martine inspires audiences to make choices, seize opportunities, embrace change, prioritise teamwork, pursue continuous improvement, and believe in themselves. Martine shares her powerful message of hope and determination, leaving you motivated to embrace life's challenges with courage and optimism.

Martine Wright MBE

10:00 → 10:30

Leadership lessons

Fireside chat

Studio 1

10:30 → 10:45

Networking break

Networking

Studio 1

10:45 → 11:15

From substitute to superstar: The CIO’s quest for C-suite relevance

Panel

Studio 1

At a time of rapid technological disruption, CIOs arguably face a surprising new challenge: staying relevant.

As AI, cybersecurity and digital business transformation increasingly dominate boardroom agendas, and as technology becomes integral across all departments, how can technology leaders ensure they remain integral to strategic decision-making at the top table?

Hosted at The Studio by HotTopics, this panel will explore the evolution of the CIO/CTO—and critically the relationships they must foster to drive influence, action and avoid being sidelined by increasingly tech-savvy organisations.

Ashwin Ballal

CIO - Freshworks

Dominic Howson

Chief Transformation Officer - Viridor

Karl Hoods

Group Chief Digital and Information Officer - Department for Energy Security and Net Zero

Liz Greenwood

UK Chief Information and Transformation Officer - Exertis UK

Eleni Kelly

CIO - Pluxee

Peter Stojanovic

HotTopics

11:15 → 12:15

Themed roundtables

Studio 1

12.30 → 13:30

Lunch

Networking

Studio 1

13:30 → 14:00

Defending against deepfakes: Lessons from a $25M fraud incident

Panel

Studio 1

Moderated deep-dive with an AI thought leader or academic, and Confluent spokesperson, to inspire audiences on working creatively with AI or how to re-organise one’s teams and data creatively in an AI-focused workplace.

Rob Greig

Global Chief Information Officer - Arup

Doug Drinkwater

HotTopics

14:00 → 15:00

Themed roundtables

workshops

Studio 1

15:15 → 15:45

Shifting data mindsets to be an AI-ready organisation

Panel

Studio 1

Ari Cohen

Chief Data Officer, EMEA - Macquarie Group

Nadine Thomson

Global President Product Operations - choreograph

Peter Stojanovic

HotTopics

15:45 → 16:00

Networking break

Networking

Studio 1

16:00 → 16:30

TechGirl: Building rewarding career pathways

TechGirl

Studio 1

Join inspiring female tech leaders and mentors as they share insights, experiences, and guidance to empower the next generation of women in technology.

Charlene Hunter

CEO & Founder - Coding Black Females

Jenny Rae

CIO - Imperial College London

Sara Mubasshir

Head of Change - London Business School

Sabah Carter

CDITO - Financial Services Compensation Scheme

Kani Talabani

HotTopics

16:30 → 17:00

The HotTopics community & digital inclusion

Spotlight

Studio 1

At HotTopics, we connect leaders to inspire purposeful change. Our partnership with Good Things Foundation reflects our commitment to bridging the digital divide and driving positive social impact.

Helen Milner

Group Chief Executive Officer - Good Things Foundation

Jess Flack

Digital Inclusion Lead Officer - Essex County Council

Freddie Quek

Research Associate and Technology Leader - Henley Business School

Linda Rogers

CTO - RNIB

Doug Drinkwater

HotTopics

17:00 → 17:15

C-Suite Confessions

Keynote

Studio 1

C-Suite Confessions is the new series shining a light on stories of C-level successes, challenges and faux paus. What's your C-Suite Confession

Doug Drinkwater

HotTopics

17:15 → 17:30

Closing remarks & drinks

Closing

Studio 1

Doug Drinkwater

HotTopics

18:00 → 20:00

Live Oasis tribute, dinner and drinks

Experience

Studio 2

Enjoy dinner, drinks, and networking, followed by a live performance from the world’s longest-established Oasis tribute band, bringing electrifying energy and timeless classics to this iconic venue.

10:00 → 10:30

Beyond AI: Transformational leadership through instability

Keynote

Studio 2

As AI reshapes industries at an unprecedented pace, leaders are faced with a stark reality: innovation isn’t just about technology—it’s about navigating market instability with clarity and conviction. This discussion will explore how transformational leaders balance AI-driven disruption with human-centered decision-making, ensuring resilience, adaptability, and long-term impact in an era of relentless change.

Natasha Davydova

CIO - AXA

Sebastian Weber

CIO - E.ON

Stuart Seymour

Group CISO and CSO - Virgin Media O2

Norma Dove-Edwin

Chief Digital and Information Officer - Rolls Royce

Peter Stojanovic

HotTopics

10:45 → 11:15

Vision vs reality: Digital transformation, unfiltered

Panel

Studio 2

Tony Hinkley

Exec, Client Solutions Development - Avande

Nina Tatsiy

CIO - Brambles

Rich Corbridge

CIO - SEGRO

Ollie Holden

UK&I Chief Information Officer - RSA

Mark Chillingworth

Moderator

13:30 → 14:00

The AI ownership imperative: Who controls your intelligence?

Panel

Studio 2

The democratisation of AI brings about an interesting question for the C-suite: who truly owns the intelligence behind the systems powering organisations today?

In this panel discussion, hosted by HotTopics in partnership with Box, technology executives examine how to take control of AI models, data and outcomes—without sacrificing IP, security or go-to-market speed.

The panellists will also explore how organisations shift from generic to custom LLMs, leveraging data as a competitive advantage while balancing the need for trust, transparency and explainability with systems that deliver compliance, governance, security and value.

In partnership with Box

Ravi Malick

Global CIO - Box

Mike Hill

CDIO - RICS

Rox Heaton

CIO - Barclays

Mark Chillingworth

Moderator

15:15 → 15:45

Upping the ante: Mapping geopolitical supply chain risk in 2025

Panel

Studio 2

As geopolitical risks rise and digital transformation amplifies vulnerabilities, leaders must rethink supply chain strategies. This discussion explores how to build resilience by understanding shifting alliances, emerging risks, and proactive actions to safeguard teams and organisations.

In partnership with Risk Ledger