EXPLORE DAY TWO

Thursday 21 October 2021   I   Hybrid   I   Millbank Tower, London &  Hopin Access

Networking 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

Sustainability 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 GreensmithBen 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.

 

Ranu Sharma, Head of International Operations & Technology Finance, London Lead for Diversity & Inclusion

Ann Roberts, CPO, Flo Health 

 

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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

LornaLorna Martyn, SVP - Head of Tech, Fidelity Investments

 

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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

 

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Thurs 21 Oct │11:00-12:30 BST

 

In partnership with 

Equinix

 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 SchaeferCandice 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.

 

Prof Michael Miller, Member, WHO Digital Health Technical Advisory Group (DHTAG) Roster of Experts, and Advisor to NHS England, CEO of Care innovation Corp

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

 DISRUPTOR'S SPOTLIGHT: DIGITAL FIRST: MEET THE PLAYERS REDEFINING AN INDUSTRY

 

We sit down with a true disruptor who is revolutionising the sporting industry through their digital-first approach.

 

Kieran Holmes-Darby, Founder, Excel Esports


Thurs 21 Oct │15:50-16:10 BST