IDC & IBM Accelerate UK 2025

Accelerate , Unlock Innovation Through Trusted AI and Hybrid Cloud

Principal Partner
Principal Partner

We live in an era where digital transformation is no longer an option, but a necessity for the survival and evolution of any organization. However, what was once seen as a linear path to the cloud has now become a much more complex, dynamic, and uncertain landscape. In this context of accelerated change, digital infrastructure takes on a leading role: it's not simply a matter of migrating to new technological platforms, but of adopting the right solutions that allow us to address both the opportunities and challenges posed by the unstoppable advance of artificial intelligence (AI) and the constant increase in cyberattacks.

Overview

One of the greatest catalysts for this new thinking about digital infrastructure is artificial intelligence. Today, AI—and especially generative AI—is moving from a futuristic promise to a concrete tool for generating value. But this technological revolution does not come without its own challenges. AI-based applications require massive computing power, a flexible architecture, and, above all, the ability to scale quickly based on potentially highly unpredictable demand.

During the meeting, we will explore relevant aspects such as:

How can organizations successfully address complexity and regulatory challenges when deploying advanced AI solutions in hybrid environments?

How can scalability, security, and performance be guaranteed in an AI-driven technology architecture?

What role will revolutionary technologies like quantum computing play in digital transformation, and how can organizations prepare for these new paradigms?

Beyond ideas and trends, what truly transforms an organization are decisions based on concrete experiences. Therefore, at this event, we will share case studies from leading companies that are already using hybrid cloud and artificial intelligence to successfully advance their digital transformation.

Why Attend?

This event was born in response to that urgent need for guidance, inspiration, and connection. It's an essential meeting point for technology and business leaders seeking to understand how their digital infrastructures must evolve to remain competitive, resilient, and prepared for what's next. Here, we'll not only analyze the latest technology trends, but we'll go further: we'll identify what really works in practice, what is being rethought, and what needs to be completely redesigned.

Agenda

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Thursday October 2, 2025
9:15

Registration & networking
10:00

IDC and IBM Welcome
10:20

Inside the Innovation Journey of Trusted AI and Hybrid Cloud by Design
10:35

Trust by Design: Building the Right Foundations to Scale AI
10:50

Fireside chat with Bill Jinks, Technology Director, The All England Lawn Tennis Club
11:10

Accelerating AI projects with Intel Gaudi 3
11:25

Coffee & Networking Break
11:45

Strategic approach to the challenges of technology provision within Central Government
12:05

Building business on a trusted Cloud
12:20

Modernising workloads in the Cloud
12:35

Sovereignty at Scale – Designing Control, Compliance, and Confidence in the Cloud
12:55

Beyond the Perimeter: Real-World Lessons in Hybrid Cloud Security & Compliance
13:15

Closing remarks Bill Unsworth: Cloud Director, IBM UK and Ireland
13:20

Lunch & Networking

Venue

Rosewood London

252 High Holborn, London WC1V 7EN

Event Speakers

Archana Venkatraman

Senior Director Research, Cloud Data Management, IDC

Bill Jinks

Technology Director, The All England Lawn Tennis Club

David Knott

CTO, UK Government

Sandip Wadje

Managing Director - Global Head of Emerging Technology Risks, BNP Paribas

Jonathan Ashley

Founder & Director, etiCloud

Ian Johnston

Head of Operations, Currys

Jane Pritchard

Co-Founder, Forsyte

Sally Thomas

Account Director, CSI

Johan David Michels

Researcher Cloud Legal Project at the Centre for Commercial Law Studies, Queen Mary University of London

Dave Armes

AVP, EMEA SC Advisory Services at ServiceNow

Matthew Dawe

Associate Partner & Delivery Project Executive, IBM Consulting

Anne Leslie

EMEA leader of Cloud Risk and Controls, IBM Cloud

Bill Unsworth

Cloud Director, IBM UKI

Ananth Vr

Cloud Architect, Intel Corporation

Sean Flanagan

VP Cloud Sales Business Worldwide, IBM

Kate Jones

Executive Consulting Partner, IBM

Fred Baker

Sports Leader, EMEA, IBM Consulting

Prakash Pattni

Managing Director - Digital Transformation, IBM

Paul Briscoe

Chief Technology Officer for Hybrid Cloud Transformation, IBM UKI

Duncan Brown

Group Vice President, IDC Europe

Jennifer Thomson

Associate Vice President, Services, AccAD and Cloud, European Region

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Senior Conference Manager, EMEA Events, IDC UK

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