HEADLINES
08:45-09:30 Registration & Breakfast
10:30-11:00 Coffee Break & Networking
12:30-13:30 Lunch, Networking & Meet the Mavericks
15:00-15:20 Coffee Break & Networking
Thur 21 Oct
DISRUPTOR'S INSIGHT: THE ANATOMY OF MANAGING IN A NEW WORLD
What does it take to be a disruptive leader in a post-pandemic world? We examine the importance of cultivating agility and resilience to ensure long-term success.
Peter Cheese, CEO, Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development
Thurs 21 Oct │ 09:30-09:45 BST
DISRUPTOR'S SPOTLIGHT: THE PATH TO BETTER BUSINESS: BALANCING PEOPLE, PROFIT, AND THE PLANET
We talk to a sustainability leader about how businesses are already transforming their operations to consider the planet, and what the imperatives are in a post-pandemic era to drive better change.
Douglas Lamont, CEO, Innocent Drinks
Thurs 21 Oct │ 09:45-10:00 BST
THINK TANK: NO BUSINESS IS AN ISLAND: CORPORATIONS COLLABORATING TOWARDS CARBON NEUTRALITY
With many businesses lobbying the government to hold organisations accountable for their role in reaching net-zero targets, our panel explores how businesses can collaborate both internally and externally to achieve net positive business.
Mark Jankovich, Founder and CEO, Delphis Eco
Sean MacHale, Head of Institutional Strategy, Sustainability and Growth, Bank of Ireland
Ben Greensmith, UK Country Manager, Tony's Chocolonely
Thurs 21 Oct │ 10:00-10:30 BST
MASTERCLASS: FINESSING THE FLEXI-WORKING NORM
The working week has transformed beyond recognition. With hybrid and remote working becoming the norm, how can businesses ensure high performing productive teams for long-term success? Join our disruptive leaders in a cross-industry masterclass that will explore how organisations can accelerate efficient collaboration and maximise business value in the new working environment.
Thurs Oct │ 11:00-12:30 BST
MASTERCLASS: GETTING YOUR BUSINESS FUTURE-READY: STRATEGY AND LEADERSHIP IN 2022
If the pandemic has taught us anything, it is that businesses need to be prepared for the unexpected. Embedding resilience into organisational strategies and cultures starts from the top, and it will amplify the distinction between the defenders and the disruptors. Join business leaders to consider how leadership has changed, and how businesses can future-proof themselves to ensure that they not only survive, but thrive, in a new post-pandemic world.
Apoorva Kumar, Global Net Revenue Management Director – Systems & Tools, PepsiCo
Lorna Martyn, SVP - Head of Tech, Fidelity Investments
Thurs Oct │ 11:00-12:30 BST
MASTERCLASS: STEPS TO DIGITAL ADVANTAGE: AGILITY AND SCALABILITY
Success increasingly requires co-innovation and co-creation. But in an ever-evolving ecosystem, how can you be sure you’re choosing a strategy that will go the distance?
In this Masterclass, we reveal how to stay nimble, disruptive and digital-first. We’ll begin with short and sharp presentations, before moving to discussion tables.
Patrick Yates, Global Solutions Architect, Equinix EMEA
James Tomkins, Chief Architect, Met Office
Que Tran, Head of IT, DP World
Thurs 21 Oct │11:00-12:30 BST
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BRAIN STORMS: FROM DATA GOVERNANCE TO DATA INTELLIGENCE
This panel will analyse the common problems surrounding privacy, security, and data governance management and how these practices can go from a hindrance to a beneficial aspect of an organisation's data strategy.
Sue Daley, Director of Tech and Innovation, techUK
Andy Wall, Chief Security Officer, Office for National Statistics
Trevor Galloway, Head of Governance, Bupa
Thurs 21 Oct │13:30-14:00 BST
IN THE HOT SEAT: CATERING TO THE MOB: WHAT COMES AFTER HYPER-GROWTH
We chat to a pioneer of the food industry about how he drove fast growth using social media, and what comes next.
Ben Lebus, Founder, MOB Kitchen
Thurs 21 Oct │14:00-14:20 BST
LIGHTNING KEYNOTE: REINFORCING RESILIENCE: FORTIFYING EMPLOYEE WELLBEING IN THE NEW WORLD OF WORK
If the pandemic has taught us anything, it is the importance of cultivating resiliency in both leaders and employees. We sit down with a leading corporate mental health and wellness strategist to discuss how leaders can decrease occupational burnout and improve employee mental health.
Candice Schaefer, Global Head of Employee Wellness, Twitter
Thurs 21 Oct │14:20-14:40 BST
THE INNOVATOR'S LENS: A PANDEMIC STORY: WHAT WE CAN LEARN FROM HEALTHCARE'S DATA REVOLUTION
The healthcare sector has faced unprecedented fiscal and operational pressure in the past 18 months, so what can other industries learn from healthcare's data challenges and triumphs? Our panel will take a look at how healthcare has revolutionised its management of data ethics, data sharing, and the data journey to understand how it is cutting costs and speeding up services.
Peter Domican, Senior Fellow, Institute for Strategy, Resilience & Security, UCL
Michelle Kearns, Head of IT, Boots Ireland
Julia Levy, Former Executive Director, International COVID-19 Data Alliance (ICODA)
Thurs 21 Oct │15:20-15:50 BST
DISRUPTOR'S SPOTLIGHT: IMMERSIVE STORYTELLING: INDUSTRIES LEADING THE PACK ON AUGMENTED AND VIRTUAL REALITY
Only 1% of retailers are currently using AR or VR in their customer buying experience. This case study discussion will chat with those ahead of the pack on utilising these immersive technologies and tranforming the future of CX.
Joe Williams, Head of Immersive Tech, LADbible
Thurs 21 Oct │14:40-15:00 BST