UK IT Leaders Community

A community of Senior IT Leaders from across the UK.

We are a network of senior IT leaders from across the UK

The UK IT Leaders Community brings together top technology leaders to discuss the events and challenges that are shaping the future.

Offering a dedicated platform for collaboration and direct access to experts behind leading tech tools and services, our community and its members are set to define the technology and security landscape of today and tomorrow.

Save the Date for this year's Community Day

Wednesday 24th September 2025 at Manchester Marriott Piccadilly.

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UK IT Leaders 2023 event

Our network

With over 1700 in the network and growing every day we are building a powerful thought leadership and Influencer community.

The group enables members to securely and privately communicate with each other, to share knowledge and discuss challenges, issues, opportunities, products and partners in a closed forum.

The community serves as a dynamic platform for sharing knowledge, best practices, and emerging trends in technology, fostering collaboration, and building meaningful connections. Through regular events, discussions, and networking opportunities, UK IT Leaders helps its members stay ahead of the curve, influence the future of technology, and shape the digital landscape of the UK and beyond.

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'

Our first UK IT Leaders Community Day was held at the Queens Hotel, Leeds in September 2023.

The theme for the day ‘Thinking Differently’. The event was an outstanding success, attended by 250 UK IT Leaders.

Preceded by 5 round table dinners and followed by a Charity evening which was attended by 150 guests.

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.

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.

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Who we are...

UK IT Leaders is a vibrant community of innovative and forward-thinking technology leaders from across the United Kingdom.

Our members include senior IT professionals, CIOs, CTOs, and other tech decision-makers who are dedicated to driving innovation and digital transformation within their organisations.

The community is created and governed by Innovative Tech Leaders for peers only and is not open to vendors, service providers or sales people.

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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