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.
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