Date: Thursday, October 22, 2026

Time: 18:00 – 22:00

Location: Frameless, London

AI is dominating the transformation agenda. But when organisations successfully deliver complex change programmes, is AI really the factor that makes the biggest difference?

Join Hitachi Solutions, Microsoft and transformation leaders for an exclusive executive evening exploring what truly accelerates transformation. From modern ERP and data readiness to leadership, governance and organisational alignment, we’ll examine the foundations that help businesses move faster, reduce risk and deliver lasting value.

Hosted at Frameless, London’s immersive art experience, this invitation-only event brings together senior leaders responsible for transforming operations, technology and business performance. Through a combination of expert insights, real-world experiences and peer discussion, we’ll challenge some of the assumptions surrounding AI and explore what it really takes to deliver successful transformation.

Why Attend? 

You’ll leave with a clearer understanding of:

Success Factors

The factors that have the greatest impact on transformation success

AI Readiness

How to create the right foundations for AI adoption

Real-World Lessons

Practical lessons from organisations delivering change at scale

Accelerating Change

Strategies for accelerating programmes while reducing risk

Impact

Ideas and insights you can apply within your own organisation immediately

Leading Sustainable Change

How business and technology leaders can create the right conditions for lasting change

Who Should Attend

Designed for senior business and technology leaders responsible for driving change, including: 

  • CEOs and COOs 
  • CFOs and Finance Directors 
  • CIOs and IT Directors 
  • Transformation Directors 
  • Operations Directors 
  • Business Systems and Technology Leaders 
  • Senior stakeholders responsible for innovation, growth and business transformation 

Agenda

6:00 pm – 6:30 pm Drinks Reception & Networking

Guests will be welcomed with drinks and canapés on arrival, with an opportunity to network with peers and experience the immersive Frameless venue before the evening’s discussions begin. 

6:30 pm – 6:40 pm Welcome & Setting the Context

David Singh, Head of ERP at Hitachi Solutions, opens the evening by exploring a key question facing many organisations today: with so much attention on AI, are businesses overlooking other factors that have a greater impact on transformation success? This session will set the scene for the discussions that follow. 

6:40 pm – 7:00 pm Industry & Microsoft Perspective

Explore how AI is influencing transformation programmes, where organisations are seeing measurable value, and what business leaders should realistically expect from AI as part of wider transformation initiatives. 

7:00 pm – 7:40 pm Executive Customer Panel

How to Accelerate Transformation Projects: Is It All About AI? 

Senior transformation leaders will share their experiences of delivering large-scale change programmes, discussing what accelerated progress, what created delays, where AI added value, and the foundations that ultimately determined success. 

7:40 pm – 8:40 pm Facilitated Roundtables & Dinner

Over dinner, attendees will take part in interactive peer discussions exploring a central question: if AI isn’t the whole answer, what are the biggest factors that determine whether transformation programmes succeed or fail? Share experiences, challenges and priorities with fellow leaders in an open and collaborative environment. 

8:40 pm – 8:50 pm Key Takeaways & Closing Reflections

A summary of the key themes and insights emerging from the keynote, customer panel and roundtable discussions, focusing on the practical actions that help transformation programmes move faster and deliver lasting value. 

8:50 pm – 10:00 pm Drinks & Networking

Continue the conversation with peers, speakers, Microsoft and Hitachi Solutions over drinks in one of London’s most unique immersive venues. 

What We’ll Cover

What really helps transformation programmes move faster.

Accelerating Transformation

What really helps transformation programmes move faster.

AI: Expectations vs Reality

Where AI is delivering value today and where expectations don’t match reality.

Building Strong Foundations

Why data, processes and governance remain critical foundations for success.

Transformation Lessons Learned

Lessons learned from major transformation programmes.

Overcoming Common Barriers

Common barriers that delay progress and how organisations overcome them.

Leading Lasting Change

How business and technology leaders can create the right conditions for lasting change.

Register Your Interest

Places are limited to encourage meaningful discussion and networking amongst peers. Register your interest to secure your place. 

 

Details

  • Date 22 October, 2026
  • Time 18:00

Venue

  • Frameless, London