The Convene Conference 2025, organized by BCS, The Chartered Institute for IT, is a premier event dedicated to exploring the future of the UK's technology landscape. This gathering brings together industry leaders, innovators, educators, and thinkers to discuss and shape the evolving world of technology.
Key topics at the conference include Artificial Intelligence, future technologies, and strategies for fostering diversity and inclusivity within the tech industry. Attendees will engage in thought-provoking discussions and interactive sessions designed to spark collaboration and inspire actionable change.
The event offers opportunities to connect with influential figures in the industry and participate in live Q&A sessions to share ideas. Attendance will be recognized as applicable Continuing Professional Development (CPD) for Chartered IT Professional (CITP) and other BCS professional registrations revalidation.
This conference is ideal for technology professionals, educators, and innovators seeking to make a positive impact in the tech industry today. Participants will gain insights that will shape the future of IT and have the chance to collaborate with peers to drive meaningful change.
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Speakers(21)
Alan W. Brown
Professor in Digital Economy at University of Exeter
Professor Alan W. Brown is a Professor in Digital Economy at the University of Exeter, focusing on digital transformation and innovation.
Alastair Revell
President at BCS, The Chartered Institute for IT
Alastair Revell is the President of BCS, The Chartered Institute for IT, and a Chartered Engineer with extensive experience in IT governance and strategy.
Alex Bardell
Founder at SDAdvocate
Alex Bardell is the founder of SDAdvocate and Chair of the BCS Green IT Specialist Group, promoting sustainable practices in IT.
Andy Stanford-Clark
Lead Quantum Ambassador at IBM
Andy Stanford-Clark is the Lead Quantum Ambassador at IBM, promoting quantum computing technologies.
Bill Mitchell
Bill Mitchell is a member of the BCS Influence Board, contributing to the strategic direction of the institute.
Charlene Hunter
Founder and CEO at Coding Black Females
Charlene Hunter is the Founder and CEO of Coding Black Females, an organization dedicated to supporting black women in tech.
Ed Steinmueller
Emeritus Professor at University of Sussex
Professor Ed Steinmueller is an Emeritus Professor at the Science Policy Research Unit, University of Sussex, specializing in science and technology policy.
Gill Ringland
Emeritus Fellow at Sami Consulting
Gill Ringland is an Emeritus Fellow at Sami Consulting and Secretary of the BCS IT Leaders Forum.
Jo Stansfield
CEO and Founder at Inclusioneering Ltd
Jo Stansfield is the CEO and Founder of Inclusioneering Ltd, promoting diversity and inclusion in engineering.
Joanna Masraff
Founder at Green PO and Pirate Jo
Joanna Masraff is the founder of Green PO and Pirate Jo, focusing on sustainable project management practices.
Julia Adamson
Managing Director of Education and Public Benefit at BCS, The Chartered Institute for IT
Julia Adamson is the Managing Director of Education and Public Benefit at BCS, focusing on advancing education and public engagement in IT.
Leanne Allen
UK Head of AI at KPMG LLP (UK)
Leanne Allen is the UK Head of AI at KPMG LLP, leading the firm's artificial intelligence initiatives and strategies.
Mark Butcher
Director at Posetiv Cloud Ltd
Mark Butcher is the Director of Posetiv Cloud Ltd, providing cloud consultancy services with a focus on sustainability.
Matthew Bellringer
Director at Meaningbit
Matthew Bellringer is the Director of Meaningbit, specializing in innovation and change management within the tech industry.
Michael Wooldridge
Ashall Professor of Artificial Intelligence at University of Oxford
Michael Wooldridge is the Ashall Professor of Artificial Intelligence at the University of Oxford, specializing in multi-agent systems and computational logic.
Nadia Abouayoub
Strategist in Innovation for Financial Services
Nadia Abouayoub is a strategist in innovation for financial services and a committee member of the BCS AI Specialist Group.
Nimmi Patel
Head of Skills, Talent and Diversity at Tech UK
Nimmi Patel is the Head of Skills, Talent and Diversity at Tech UK, advocating for a diverse and skilled tech workforce.
Richard Corbridge
Chief Information Officer at SEGRO
Richard Corbridge is the Chief Information Officer at SEGRO and a member of the BCS Fellows Technical Advisory Group.
Sam De Silva
Partner & Global Co-Head of the Commercial Practice Group at CMS
Dr. Sam De Silva is a Partner and Global Co-Head of the Commercial Practice Group at CMS, specializing in technology and outsourcing law.
Sathpal Singh
Sathpal Singh is the Chair of the BCS Agile Methods Specialist Group, focusing on agile methodologies in IT.
Steve Sands
Information Security Consultant and Data Protection Officer at Synetics Solutions
Steve Sands is an Information Security Consultant and Data Protection Officer at Synetics Solutions, and Chair of the BCS Information Security Specialist Group.
Event Details
- Date
- June 15, 2025
- Location
- 🇬🇧 London, United Kingdom
- BCS, The Chartered Institute for IT
- Audience
- Technology professionals, educators, and innovators