Cognizant Discovery—The Future of Industry & Tech is an exclusive, invitation-only event organized by Cognizant, a global leader in business and technology services. This annual summit focuses on the transformative impact of artificial intelligence (AI) across various industries, aiming to help organizations move beyond pilot implementations to achieve enterprise-scale results. The event brings together thought leaders, industry experts, and business leaders to discuss strategies for engineering AI for meaningful business impact.
The 2025 summit will feature a series of keynote speakers, including Matthew Syed, an author and broadcaster known for his work on continuous improvement and cognitive diversity, and Damian Hughes, an author and professor specializing in organizational psychology. Additionally, the event will host a panel with sporting legends such as Lord Sebastian Coe, Ruud Gullit, and Sir Andrew Strauss, who will share insights on leadership, resilience, and team performance. Attendees can also look forward to sessions on AI-enabled intelligent automation, modern infrastructure strategies, and integrating automation and AI into IT operations.
The event will be held at The Grove, a luxury country estate located in Hertfordshire, just 18 miles from London. This venue offers a serene environment conducive to networking and learning. As part of the experience, attendees will have the opportunity to engage with cutting-edge technology demonstrations and participate in discussions on responsible AI leadership and the future of work.
Cognizant Discovery is designed for business leaders, technology professionals, and decision-makers interested in leveraging AI to drive innovation and operational excellence. Attendees will gain valuable insights into AI applications, network with peers, and explore strategies to integrate AI into their organizations effectively.
Speakers(13)
Babak Hodjat
Chief Technology Advisor of AI at Cognizant
Chris O’Shea
CEO at Centrica
Damian Hughes
Author, speaker and professor
Drawing on his knowledge in sport, organisational and change psychology, Damian helps teams build high-performing cultures. His books have been translated into 10 languages, and his approach praised by notables including Mohammed Ali and Sir Richard Branson.
Lord Sebastian Coe, KBE
Olympic running champion and president, World Athletics
Seb, the UK’s prolific world record setter and two-time Olympic gold medalist in the 1,500m, has served as an MP, led London’s 2012 Olympic bid, and now leads World Athletics. He shares anecdotes and insights on guiding global organisations.
Manoj Mehta
Head of Cognizant Europe, Middle East and Africa at Cognizant
Matthew Syed
Author, journalist and broadcaster
Matthew helps top organisations create a mindset of continuous improvement so they can boost performance at every level. He explores the power of cognitive diversity to enhance collaboration and innovation—and reveals secrets of the world’s most successful teams.
Paul Hardy
Innovation Officer - EMEA at ServiceNow
Phil Fersht
CEO and Chief Analyst at HFS Research
Ravi Kumar S
Chief Executive Officer at Cognizant
Ruud Gullit
Former footballer and head coach
Ballon d’Or winner Ruud was captain of the 1988 European Championship team and is recognised as one of the 125 greatest living footballers. He draws on experiences at Chelsea and Feyenoord to share his passion for motivation, team building and leadership.
Sandra Notardonato
Senior Vice President, Partnerships and Alliances at Cognizant
Sir Andrew Strauss, OBE
Former England captain and Director of Cricket
One of England’s most iconic cricket captains, Andrew led the team to three Ashes victories and a world number one ranking. He shares his remarkable story and insights on leadership, resilience and teamwork.
Stephen Smith
General Manager, Service Partners, IBM Ecosystem at IBM
Event Details
- Date
- June 1, 2025
- Location
- 🇬🇧 London, United Kingdom
- The Grove
- Pricing
- Varies by tier
- Audience
- Business leaders, technology professionals, decision-makers
- Attendees
- Not specified