Governing and Harnessing AI – HSBC Case Study
05 Jun 2025
Join us for an insightful session, Governing and Harnessing AI – HSBC Case Study, led by Colin Zee, former Global Head of Digital Strategy at HSBC. Colin will share a compelling case study showcasing his experience with AI governance and implementation at one of the world's leading financial institutions.
SPEAKER(S): Colin Zee, Global AI Programmes, HSBC Bank Plc
CHAIR: Elisabeth Stheeman, Chair, Edinburgh Investment Trust
Why the CMO is the Secret Ingredient in Successful M&A – The North Star
12 Jun 2025
In the high-stakes world of mergers and acquisitions, the role of the Chief Marketing Officer is often underestimated but is, in fact, pivotal to post-merger success, particularly in the emerging B2B space. In the high-stakes world of mergers and acquisitions, the role of the Chief Marketing Officer is often underestimated but is, in fact, pivotal to post-merger success, particularly in the emerging B2B space. This exclusive in-person roundtable will explore how CMOs can leverage branding, purpose, and positioning to drive value creation and strategic alignment during M&A integration, including focus on the often-overlooked but high-impact elements of brand integration—beyond just visual identity.
SPEAKER(S): James Lloyd, Director, Global Marketing Activation & Orchestration, The Boston Consulting Group | Simon Case, Founding Partner, Chromatic | Tim Matthews, Partner, Acacia Group
World’s Largest Carbon Capture Project
19 Jun 2025
The imperative to reduce carbon emissions has led to ground-breaking projects in clean tech, including carbon capture and storage (CCS). This session will look into real-world applications of Clean Tech, highlighting significant advancements in the field.
SPEAKER(S): Marian Garfield, Director of Sustainability, Heidelberg Materials
CHAIR: John Kermath, Co-Founder, London Green City