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Dedicated events designed specifically for Senior IT Leaders.
These yearly events provide a unique opportunity for UK IT Leaders to engage with their peers, gain valuable insights with an agenda that is bespoke to meet their challenges and priorities, created directly from their input and feedback.
Our Community Days feature keynote speeches, breakout sessions and networking opportunities based around a theme, providing a well-rounded and impactful experience for all.
Thursday 11th June, Driftwoods River Cruiser, London
Thursday 24th September 2026, The Milner Hotel, York
Further details, including the full agendas and registration information, will be announced soon — keep an eye on the website for updates.
The events often feature exclusive content and resources that are not available elsewhere, providing attendees with valuable discussion and insights.
Attendees can participate in interactive breakout sessions that allow them to delve deeper into specific topics, share best practices, and work on real-world case studies. These breakout sessions encourage active participation and collaborative problem-solving.
The structured networking opportunities allow the guests to engage in meaningful conversations and build lasting relationships with their peers.
Our Community Days often highlight the latest industry trends and innovations, helping attendees stay informed about the latest technology developments.
The UK IT Leaders Community Day 2025 took place at The Kimpton Hotel in Manchester, bringing together more than 250 senior IT professionals for our third annual gathering.
With the theme 'Breaking Boundaries,' the event delivered a dynamic day of inspiration, knowledge exchange, and meaningful community connection.
The evening prior, attendees joined one of five intimate roundtable dinners—each hosted within The Kimpton Hotel—providing the perfect opportunity to connect, share ideas, and set the stage for the main event.
The day opened with an extraordinary keynote from James MacDonald, Ultra-Endurance Cycling World Record Holder and Google Cloud Customer Engineer.
His talk, 'From Data Points to World Records: An Engineer's Approach to Breaking Boundaries,' explored the powerful intersection of data, mindset, and human potential.
This was followed by a thought-provoking panel discussion hosted by Codurance:
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The day’s keynote programme concluded with an inspiring session from Anna Hemmings MBE, OLY — Olympian and six-time World Champion, and the most decorated British female marathon kayaker. Her story of resilience and high performance offered an empowering finale.
Guests had the option to attend one of six breakout sessions, each delivering practical insight and stimulating discussion across a range of current IT and leadership topics.
The event wrapped with a lively charity evening featuring Bandeoke, where attendees showcased their singing talent, all to help support two local Manchester charities: The Mustard Tree and The Creative Living Centre.
The UK IT Leaders Community Day 2025 was a tremendous success—building on feedback from the previous two events and continuing our commitment to elevate, evolve, and push boundaries year after year.
The UK IT Leaders Community Day 2024 was held at The Birmingham Conference and Events Centre in Birmingham with the theme ‘Acting Differently.’ This was our second landmark event, drawing over 250 industry professionals for a day filled with inspiration, knowledge sharing, and community building.
Attendees were invited to attend one of the five roundtable dinners held the night before. The main event featured keynote speeches, breakout sessions, networking opportunities, and concluded with a charity event, providing a well-rounded and impactful experience for all attendees.
The day started with an inspiring keynote for Sarah Armstrong-Smith, Chief Security Advisor at Microsoft. Acting Differently – leading in cybersecurity.
Steve Lydford, COO at Codurance talked to the audience about Connecting Business Impact to Developer experience. Richard Hutching, CTO at Littlefish discussed The Cloud Powered Workplace: EUC 2.0 and Mark Simpson, Technology Director at Griffiths Waite talked about Gaining Strategic Advantage with Generative AI.
The final keynote speaker of the day was Kevin Sinfield CBE – Kevin is an English Rugby Union coach, currently the skills and kicking coach for the England National Team.
He talked about going ‘The extra mile. And lessons from rugby for life.
This was an amazing keynote reflecting on his rugby career and how his outlook on life changed when his teammate Rob Burrow was diagnosed with MND.
Attendees were given a choice of eight breakout sessions to attend offered a wide range of topics and discussion.
The day concluded with a fun evening charity event where attendees were able to try out their skills playing VR games, and enjoy drinks served by a robotic bartender. The chosen charity this year was the Motor Neurone Disease Association.
This event not only provided a relaxed atmosphere for further networking but also underscored the community's commitment to giving back. The UK IT Leaders Community Day 2024 was a resounding success, building on the success and learnings from the first one in 2023.
The UK IT Leaders Community Day 2023, hosted at The Queens Hotel in Leeds, was a landmark event, drawing over 300 industry professionals for a day filled with inspiration, knowledge sharing, and community building.
The event featured keynote speeches, breakout sessions, ample networking opportunities, a delicious lunch, an engaging quiz, and concluded with a heartfelt charity event, providing a well-rounded and impactful experience for all attendees.
The event featured keynote speeches, beginning with Lara Vafiadis's captivating talk, “98 Days Alone on the Atlantic – Sharks, Snacks, and Solutions."
Her remarkable solo journey across the Atlantic provided a compelling narrative of resilience and problem-solving, leaving the audience both inspired and in awe of her tenacity.
Adding to the intellectual stimulation was a thought-provoking panel discussion with Littlefish on "AI and the Future of IT Support," where industry experts delved into the transformative impact of AI on IT support services. The panel explored both the opportunities and challenges posed by AI, providing valuable insights for attendees looking to future-proof their IT strategies.
The day also featured an engaging keynote by Jamie Peacock MBE, titled "Thinking Differently/Leading in Sport." Jamie's experiences from his illustrious rugby career offered profound lessons in leadership and innovation, resonating deeply with the audience.
In addition to the insightful presentations, the event included various breakout sessions that allowed attendees to dive deeper into specific topics and engage in meaningful discussions.
A fun and interactive quiz added an element of competition and camaraderie, further enhancing the sense of community. The day concluded with an evening charity event featuring food and drinks, where attendees came together to support Motor Neurone Disease and Action for Children.
The structured networking opportunities, such as roundtable discussions and networking breaks, allow executives to engage in meaningful conversations and build lasting relationships with their peers.
This event not only provided a relaxed atmosphere for further networking but also underscored the community's commitment to giving back. Overall, the UK IT Leaders Community Day 2023 was a resounding success, blending professional development with community spirit and charity, leaving attendees enriched and inspired.