Community Days

Dedicated events designed specifically for Senior IT Leaders.

Explore ideas, and develop strategies to drive your organisations forward

These yearly events provide a unique opportunity for UK IT Leaders to engage with their peers, gain valuable insights with an agenda that is bespoke to meet their challenges and priorities, created directly from their input and feedback.

Our Community Days feature keynote speeches, breakout sessions and networking opportunities based around a theme, providing a well-rounded and impactful experience for all.

UK IT Leaders Community Day

An immersive experience

The events often feature exclusive content and resources that are not available elsewhere, providing attendees with valuable discussion and insights.

Attendees can participate in interactive breakout sessions that allow them to delve deeper into specific topics, share best practices, and work on real-world case studies. These breakout sessions encourage active participation and collaborative problem-solving.

The structured networking opportunities allow the guests to engage in meaningful conversations and build lasting relationships with their peers.

Our Community Days often highlight the latest industry trends and innovations, helping attendees stay informed about the latest technology developments.

Latest​ Event

UK IT Leaders Community day 2024 - 'Acting Differently'

The UK IT Leaders Community Day 2024 was held at The Birmingham Conference and Events Centre in Birmingham with the theme ‘Acting Differently.’  This was our second landmark event, drawing over 250 industry professionals for a day filled with inspiration, knowledge sharing, and community building.

Attendees were invited to attend one of the five roundtable dinners held the night before.  The main event featured keynote speeches, breakout sessions, networking opportunities, and concluded with a charity event, providing a well-rounded and impactful experience for all attendees.

Sarah Armstrong-Smith Presenting

Keynote speakers

The day started with an inspiring keynote for Sarah Armstrong-Smith, Chief Security Advisor at Microsoft.  Acting Differently – leading in cybersecurity.

Steve Lydford, COO at Codurance talked to the audience about Connecting Business Impact to Developer experience.  Richard Hutching, CTO at Littlefish discussed The Cloud Powered Workplace: EUC 2.0 and Mark Simpson, Technology Director at Griffiths Waite talked about Gaining Strategic Advantage with Generative AI. 

The final keynote speaker of the day was Kevin Sinfield CBE – Kevin is an English Rugby Union coach, currently the skills and kicking coach for the England National Team.

He talked about going ‘The extra mile. And lessons from rugby for life. 

This was an amazing keynote reflecting on his rugby career and how his outlook on life changed when his teammate Rob Burrow was diagnosed with MND. 

Breakout Sessions and Charity Event

Attendees were given a choice of eight breakout sessions to attend offered a wide range of topics and discussion.

The day concluded with a fun evening charity event where attendees were able to try out their skills playing VR games, and enjoy drinks served by a robotic bartender.  The chosen charity this year was the Motor Neurone Disease Association.

This event not only provided a relaxed atmosphere for further networking but also underscored the community's commitment to giving back. The UK IT Leaders Community Day 2024 was a resounding success, building on the success and learnings from the first one in 2023.

Break out session
  • Thank you all for putting on a fabulous day. It was by far my favourite conference of the year. Well done to all involved.
  • A truly inspirational closing keynote from the great Kevin Sinfield.
  • UK IT Leaders Community Day. His reflections on adversity and perseverance apply to so many aspects of life, and then a very moving focus around the MND journey of Rob Burrow and the work they've been doing raising funds for the research.
  • Great day yesterday. Our team got terrific value from it. We were really pleased with the quality of people and the full room. Really sweet spot customers for us.
  • Just wanted to drop you a note to say thank you very much for the last couple of days in Birmingham. The talk on Tuesday night was fantastic and very insightful. The conference itself was brilliant from start to finish...well, let's be honest Kevin at the finish was exceptional - an absolutely phenomenal talk and an amazing selection for the closing keynote speaker on your part.
  • You should all be very proud of what you and your team have accomplished again!
  • Just wanted to say thanks again for inviting us to be involved with your event. It was a brilliant couple of days.
  • A great event, great day well organised, thank you all – a great team.
  • It was great to meet you yesterday – thank you so much for a brilliant event. Phil’s workshop went down really well. Made some great connections.
  • Fantastic day yesterday, we had some really good conversations.
  • Thanks for putting on the community day, it was my first time attending and really enjoyed it.

Previous​ Event

UK IT Leaders Community day 2023 - 'Thinking Differently'

The UK IT Leaders Community Day 2023, hosted at The Queens Hotel in Leeds, was a landmark event, drawing over 300 industry professionals for a day filled with inspiration, knowledge sharing, and community building.

The event featured keynote speeches, breakout sessions, ample networking opportunities, a delicious lunch, an engaging quiz, and concluded with a heartfelt charity event, providing a well-rounded and impactful experience for all attendees.

Keynote speakers

The event featured keynote speeches, beginning with Lara Vafiadis's captivating talk, “98 Days Alone on the Atlantic – Sharks, Snacks, and Solutions."

Her remarkable solo journey across the Atlantic provided a compelling narrative of resilience and problem-solving, leaving the audience both inspired and in awe of her tenacity.

Adding to the intellectual stimulation was a thought-provoking panel discussion with Littlefish on "AI and the Future of IT Support," where industry experts delved into the transformative impact of AI on IT support services. The panel explored both the opportunities and challenges posed by AI, providing valuable insights for attendees looking to future-proof their IT strategies.

The day also featured an engaging keynote by Jamie Peacock MBE, titled "Thinking Differently/Leading in Sport." Jamie's experiences from his illustrious rugby career offered profound lessons in leadership and innovation, resonating deeply with the audience.

Breakout Sessions, Charity Event and Quiz

In addition to the insightful presentations, the event included various breakout sessions that allowed attendees to dive deeper into specific topics and engage in meaningful discussions.

A fun and interactive quiz added an element of competition and camaraderie, further enhancing the sense of community. The day concluded with an evening charity event featuring food and drinks, where attendees came together to support Motor Neurone Disease and Action for Children.

The structured networking opportunities, such as roundtable discussions and networking breaks, allow executives to engage in meaningful conversations and build lasting relationships with their peers.

This event not only provided a relaxed atmosphere for further networking but also underscored the community's commitment to giving back. Overall, the UK IT Leaders Community Day 2023 was a resounding success, blending professional development with community spirit and charity, leaving attendees enriched and inspired.

Upcoming Events

Round table dinner with Oakland

Round table dinner with Oakland

Thursday 3rd July 2025
Round Table Dinner: 6-9pm

The Ivy Asia Leeds, Vicar Lane, Leeds, LS1 6BA, United Kingdom.
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Round table dinner with Oakland

Round table dinner with Oakland

Tuesday 23rd September 2025
Round Table Dinner: 6-9pm

Manchester Marriott Piccadilly, 91 London Rd, Manchester, M1 2PG, United Kingdom.
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Round table dinner with Codurance

Round table dinner with Codurance

Tuesday 23rd September 2025
Round Table Dinner: 6-9pm

Manchester Marriott Piccadilly, 91 London Rd, Manchester, M1 2PG, United Kingdom.
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