Thursday, June 15, 2023
8:30 AM - 9:30 AM
Registration + Breakfast
 
 
 
9:30 AM - 9:40 AM
Welcome
 
 
Steve Barrett
9:40 AM - 10:05 AM
Unleashing Digital Innovation Sustainably & Responsibly
 

The digital transformation revolution is here and even more critical in today’s environment as businesses look to technology and automation to help them do more with less while staying ahead of the competition.

To add to the challenge, IT executives need to accelerate digital innovation sustainably and responsibly, protecting the planet and their customers' data privacy and security. How can DevOps help companies address automation deficits and overcome innovation limits? How can IT executives effectively develop and deliver sustainable IT solutions utilising industry best practices? How can you digitally transform your business while meeting the growing list of compliance requirements?

Jedidiah Yueh, founder and CEO of Delphix, and a founding member of sustainableIT.org, will share insights from the front lines of digital transformation.

Jedidiah Yueh
10:05 AM - 10:35 AM
Key Trends in Moving to the Cloud Impacting the Future of Trust
 

With increasing activity from hostile nation states and ransomware gangs, companies around the world have made security a top priority for their business. Hear and learn about the latest research and findings as well as best practices for enterprises today around security and trust from IDC analyst Frank Dickson.

Companies are seeking providers they can label as ‘trustworthy,” who can also help them to quickly and securely complete their digital transformation and operate as modern, cloud-centric businesses. Dickson will share how to gain this trust, the importance of privacy by design, and how hybrid work, industry trends, regulations, and privacy concerns are influencing the future of trust.

With nearly 25 years of industry experience, Dickson leads the Security & Trust research practice at IDC. His team delivers compelling research in the areas of governance, risk & compliance; information and data security; trust; network security; security analytics; application security and more.

Frank Dickson
10:35 AM - 11:05 AM
Networking Break
 
 
 
11:05 AM - 11:55 AM
Empowering MultiCloud Data Governance: Enhancing Application Lifecycles
 

With the increasing adoption of multi-cloud environments, managing sensitive data across various lifecycle environments has become a major challenge for organisations. Delphix's innovative approach to data management provides companies with faster innovation, higher quality releases, and continuous compliance with modern DevOps practices. 

During this session, Ugo Pollio, Field CTO, Jason Grauel, VP Product Management, and Piergiorgio Spagnolatti, Deputy CTO and Head of Innovation at Banca Popolare di Sondrio will explore Delphix's latest advancements in multi-cloud data governance for all application lifecycle stages. 

Join us to learn how Delphix can empower their organisations to enhance application lifecycles with powerful multi-cloud data governance. 

Ugo Pollio Jason Grauel Piergiorgio Spagnolatti
11:55 AM - 1:30 PM
Networking Lunch
 
 
 
1:30 PM - 2:05 PM
Sustainable IT Doesn’t Wait: Unlock Sustainable Business Opportunities in 2023
 

For too long, sustainability has been someone else’s problem to solve. It’s time for technology leaders, with a shared set of values and objectives, to take a stand for sustainability.

In this session, we will hear from Niklas Sundberg, Senior Vice President and Chief Information Officer at ASSA ABLOY Global Solutions, and author of “Sustainable IT Playbook for Technology Leaders”, Rainer Karcher, Global Head of Sustainability at Allianz Technology, and Wiebren van der Zee, CIO – Sustainable IT at ABN AMRO, as they share their experiences in driving sustainable IT practices within their organisations.

These experts will discuss how technology leaders can balance digital transformation goals with sustainability objectives, and the role of IT in achieving a more sustainable future. They will explore practical strategies for reducing energy consumption, minimizing carbon footprint, and implementing sustainable IT practices throughout the organisation. This session will be hosted by Steve Barrett, SVP International Operations at Delphix

Niklas Sundberg Rainer Karcher Wiebren van der Zee Steve Barrett
2:05 PM - 2:35 PM
Data Megatrends for the Office of the CIO: Insights from Industry Leaders - Michelin
 

Modern CIOs are challenged with the need to innovate and deliver technology solutions fast enough to meet shifting company goals, and do it sustainably, all while combatting cybersecurity risks and meeting compliance requirements.

In this session, we will hear from Yves Caseau, Group Chief Digital & Information Officer at Michelin, and author of “The Lean Approach to Digital Transformation: From Customer to Code and From Code to Customer”, and Jedidiah Yueh, Founder & CEO of Delphix, as they discuss the top trends that are shaping the future of the Office of the CIO.

From the rise of artificial intelligence and machine learning to the increasing importance of data privacy and security, these experts will explore how CIOs can drive digital transformation initiatives that balance the needs for both innovation and risk mitigation, and how to develop a lean approach to digital transformation that delivers value to both customers and the business.

They will also discuss the importance of data management and governance, and how to effectively leverage data to drive business outcomes. Attendees will come away with practical strategies and insights on how to navigate the ever-changing landscape of the CIO role and drive success in their organisations.

Yves Caseau Jedidiah Yueh
2:35 PM - 3:05 PM
Networking Break
 
 
 
3:05 PM - 3:40 PM
Accelerating Productivity and Innovation with Delphix: Insights from Sky UK's Developer Experience Journey
 

Join Sarah Burrows, Head of Developer Experience, and Alan Abernethy, Engineering Manager at Sky UK, as they share their plans on how Delphix will enable Sky UK to drive faster innovation with higher release quality, improving both developer experience and productivity.

Sky UK, a leading British media and telecommunication company, is undertaking a programme of work to deliver a step change in developer experience to underpin a faster time to market and deliver against Sky’s moniker of “Believe in Better”.

The session will focus on how Delphix will help Sky UK enhance its developer experience by delivering a flexible, on-demand, test environments capability. Attendees will gain insights into the integration of ephemeral data in their software delivery toolchain and how it will lead to a faster and more efficient CI/CD pipeline. The session will also explore the challenges of test data management in complex, modern IT environments and the necessary tools to enable API-centric data automation and toolchain integration.

Whether you're a developer, an IT leader, or a technology enthusiast, this session will provide valuable insights and practical tips on how you can leverage Delphix to boost your team's productivity and drive innovation in your organisation. Don't miss out on this opportunity to learn from Sky UK's journey and take your technical delivery initiatives to the next level.

Alan Abernethy Sarah Burrows Alexandra Conroy
3:40 PM - 4:15 PM
Transforming Banking and Financial Services through Data Delivery and Compliance: Insights from LSEG (London Stock Exchange Group), Metro Bank and BPER
 

The banking and financial services industry is one of the most heavily regulated industries, and the need for data privacy, security, and compliance is critical.

In this session, industry experts Alex Wilshere, Development Database Manager at LSEG (London Stock Exchange Group), Keith Ndhlovu, Engineering Chapter Lead at Metro Bank, and Nicola Test,, Chief Applications Architect at BPER will share their experiences on how Delphix has transformed their data delivery and enabled continuous compliance across their multi-cloud environments. 

These experts will explore how Delphix has enabled them to maintain data privacy regulations while ensuring data security, modernize their multi-cloud applications, and deliver software faster and with higher quality. 

Attendees will come away with practical insights on how to leverage data as a strategic asset, enable agile development, ensure regulatory compliance, and modernize their technology infrastructure in the banking and financial services industry.

Keith Ndhlovu Ben Wheatley Nicola Testa Alex Wilshere
4:15 PM - 4:45 PM
Modernising Multi-Platform Applications with Delphix’s DevOps Data Platform: A Women in Tech Success Story from Virgin Money
 

In this session, you will hear from two accomplished female leaders, Kirsteen McSkimming, Quality Engineering Chapter Lead, and Nicola Foy, Master Data Management Delivery Manager, who will share their journey in modernising the applications landscape and accelerating development lifecycle at Virgin Money (previously known as Clydesdale Bank), a UK-based financial services provider. Kirsteen and Nicola will discuss the challenges they faced in modernizing their application landscape, including the need to speed up application development, reduce data provisioning time, and improve data security and compliance.

They will then explain how they overcame these challenges with Delphix’s DevOps Data Platform, which provided them with fast, secure, and compliant data to enable their development teams to work efficiently. Don’t miss this opportunity to hear from two inspiring women in tech and learn how Delphix’s DevOps Data Platform helped Virgin Money to become a leader in digital banking in the UK by enhancing its digital capabilities, improving customer experience, and staying ahead of competition.

Kirsteen McSkimming Nicola Foy Hannah Briden
4:45 PM - 5:00 PM
Closing Remarks
 
 
Steve Barrett
5:00 PM - 6:30 PM
Drinks Reception
 
 
 

All times are based on BST.