OCTOBER 2025 SUMMIT
DIGITAL DISRUPTION
In today’s volatile, opportunity-rich environment, digital disruption is no longer an abstract concept; it’s the defining force reshaping industries, operating models, and customer expectations. For CIOs and CTOs, this shift is more than technological; it’s a mandate to lead transformation at the very heart of the business.
The Digital Disruption Summit is not just another conference. It’s a strategic gathering of technology leaders who are ready to confront what digital disruption really means for their organisations. We will bring digital to life through real-world case studies, candid conversations, and practical insights that speak directly to the challenges and opportunities CIOs and CTOs face every day.
Across keynotes, panel sessions, unconference sections and more, we’ll dive into technologies that are moving the needle. But more importantly, we’ll explore how these technologies will reshape your company’s value proposition, operating rhythm and even leadership expectations.
Digital disruption is not just a tech conversation though – it’s a business transformation story. So, we’ll be focusing on outcomes rather than the hype and asking such questions as:
• How do we unlock and scale innovation without increasing business complexity?
• How do we partner with the CEO and Execs to unlock new business models?
• How do we reorganise our teams and platforms to operate at speed and with agility and resilience?
October's summit is intentionally designed for CIOs and CTOs who are taking the next step. Driving the digital strategy to deliver shareholder value. You’ll walk away with new ideas, real-world lessons, and a renewed sense of your role as a business leader, not just a technology executive.
And you won’t walk it alone. One of the defining features of Tech Leaders Connect is our community. The trusted network of peers who understand the complexity of your role, share your ambition for transformation, and are just as eager to exchange insights and war stories. Whether that’s at roundtables, unconference sections, shared insights over lunch or informal chats at the barista. You’ll experience conversations that are honest, practical, and energising.
This summit is a catalyst – for clarity, confidence and connection in an era of constant change.
We welcome all CIOs, CTOs, Heads of Technology and Transformation. Digital leaders who want to lead with impact, build meaningful relationships, and be on the front foot of industry disruption. Join us as we re-think what digital means – and what it makes possible.
OCTOBER 2025 SUMMIT KEYNOTES
REBECCA NORTON-PRICE
REBECCA NORTON-PRICE
REBECCA NORTON-PRICE
Head of Digital, Data and Technology, Department for Culture, Media and Sport
DIGITAL DISRUPTION FIRST
Rebecca has been at the heart of digital disruption in the public sector for many years. Most recently with the UK Space Agency and now at the Department for Culture Media and Sport. Rebecca will talk about her experience of driving digita
Head of Digital, Data and Technology, Department for Culture, Media and Sport
DIGITAL DISRUPTION FIRST
Rebecca has been at the heart of digital disruption in the public sector for many years. Most recently with the UK Space Agency and now at the Department for Culture Media and Sport. Rebecca will talk about her experience of driving digital change within the public sector and, more importantly, her current transformation work with the Premier League and how the financial processes and management are being created digital first. A really inspiring session aimed at getting to the heart of the digital disruptive journey.
OLLY REES
REBECCA NORTON-PRICE
REBECCA NORTON-PRICE
Head of AI and Innovation, DIGI2AL
DISRUPTIVE TECHNOLOGY AND INNOVATION
Olly is both a tech disrupter and a psychologist and brings the two disparate areas together in a unique way that gives insight into how these two end up walking hand in hand when they deliver significant business development. Change cannot be made without the team com
Head of AI and Innovation, DIGI2AL
DISRUPTIVE TECHNOLOGY AND INNOVATION
Olly is both a tech disrupter and a psychologist and brings the two disparate areas together in a unique way that gives insight into how these two end up walking hand in hand when they deliver significant business development. Change cannot be made without the team coming along and how you innovate and how you deliver disruptive technology can be made or broken by the people that will be using it on a day-to-day basis. Olly will explore the world of digital disruption, and the mindsets required to deliver success.
PREVIOUS SUMMITS
MARCH 2025 SUMMIT
OCTOBER 2024 SUMMIT
OCTOBER 2024 SUMMIT
PREPARING FOR THE LIMELIGHT
Companies need to place technology at the heart of their business if they’re to stay ahead of the competition and thrive. Which means that CIOs and CTOs are going to be thrust into the limelight. This summit was all about leadership – engaging speakers, lively panel discussions, high-quality networking, and real tech leaders talking about real leadership issues.
OCTOBER 2024 SUMMIT
OCTOBER 2024 SUMMIT
OCTOBER 2024 SUMMIT
MEETING THE PRIORITY AGENDA:
AI, CYBER AND DATA
This summit featured a dynamic program of top-tier speakers, including Michael Wooldridge, Ashall Professor of the Foundations of Artificial Intelligence at University of Oxford. A fascinating day that opened our eyes to the current and future possibilities of AI and other critical business topics.