This is the first meeting of three in the AI Working Group. The objective of the group is to run a ‘sprint’ to develop a clear capability and training framework that CFOs can implement to upskill themselves, develop AI-ready teams and strengthen the strategic contribution of the finance function.
This first meeting asks ‘where are we today?’ It looks at what the range of experiences related to deployment of AI in in-house finance functions and will establish how best the working group accelerate where CFOs want to get to.
This Masterclass is part of the Global CIO Academy and is delivered in collaboration with the UCL School of Management, London.
This masterclass equips CIOs to lead on enterprise-wide cyber risk management, from threat anticipation to incident response. As cyber threats escalate in frequency and complexity, CIOs must ensure their organisations are resilient, compliant, and ready to respond. The session explores how to embed cybersecurity into core IT and business operations, build board confidence, and drive a proactive, risk-aware culture across the organisation. Peer insights and practical frameworks will support leaders in building secure, adaptive, and compliant technology environments.
Safeguarding the Enterprise in a Complex World
• Frame risk as an enterprise-wide challenge – encompassing cyber, geopolitical, and regulatory dimensions.
• Define and prioritise the risks that truly threaten enterprise value.
• Shape a global risk and resilience framework that engages leadership and regulators.
• Continuously scan the landscape to proactively enhance and strengthen resilience.
• Build a culture of security and preparedness across the organisation.
• Communicate risk and resilience confidently at board level.
This is for Global CIO Academy Delegates only, to find out more or become involved please contact Joshua Brown (joshua.brown@winmarkglobal.com)
SPEAKERS
Sarah Lawson, Director of Cybersecurity, Risk and Resilience (CISO), Oxford University Press
From Vanity Metrics to Value Metrics — Reframing What ‘Success’ Means
In a climate marked by intense scrutiny on marketing investments and rapid AI integration, CMOs are under unprecedented pressure to prove their seat at the table and surface-level metrics are no longer enough. Boards and CFOs are demanding clear, short-term ROI, and the question is no longer whether marketing drives business impact, but how you prove it.
CHAIR
James Lloyd, Founder, Bowmaker Consulting
SPEAKERS
Juliet Machan, Director, Global Audience & Measurement, EY
This Masterclass is part of the Global CIO Academy and is delivered in collaboration with the UCL School of Management, London.
Attracting, retaining, and growing digital talent is critical in an era of skills shortages and transformation fatigue. This masterclass equips CIOs with strategies to build resilient, innovative teams through a blend of talent analytics, culture development, and adaptive leadership. You’ll learn how to compete in a high-demand market, nurture key capabilities, and create attractive non-linear career paths.
Building High-Performance Digital Organisations
• Inspire, coach, and empower digital leaders around the world.
• Shape a cohesive global digital culture that drives transformation.
• Identify and develop next-generation technology and business leaders.
• Build truly multi-disciplinary teams that blur traditional organisational boundaries.
• Embed collaboration, innovation, and accountability at every level.
This is for Global CIO Academy Delegates only, to find out more or become involved please contact Joshua Brown (joshua.brown@winmarkglobal.com)
TRAINERS
Philippe Mazas, Chief Information Officer, Mundipharma | Caroline Serfass, Senior Vice President and Chief Information Officer, Canon Europe
After a long Parliamentary approval process, the Pension Schemes Act 2026 has finally received Royal Assent. This landmark piece of legislation introduces wide-ranging reforms affecting both DB and DC pension schemes. Join us to hear about the outcome of Parliamentary scrutiny, what aspects of the Act have changed as a result and the timeline for implementation. The session will also cover the latest on Virgin Media developments and some interesting recent decisions from the Pensions Ombudsman.
CHAIR
Edward Brown, Partner, Hogan Lovells International
SPEAKERS
Amol Chalisgaonkar, Senior Associate, Hogan Lovells International | Beth Sheehan, Counsel, Hogan Lovells International
Tax Director Network AI Working Group: Meeting One Kick Off
This is the first meeting of three in the AI Working Group. The objective of the group is to run a ‘sprint’ to develop a clear capability and training framework that Heads of Tax can implement to upskill themselves, develop AI-ready teams and strengthen the strategic contribution of the tax function.
As AI agents and humanoid robotics move from science fiction to the boardroom, the traditional boundaries of HR and IT are beginning to blur. Stuart Evans, Director of Future of Work & Digital Employee Experience at Rolls-Royce, suggests we are witnessing a collision course that may eventually merge the CIO and CHRO into a single, unified role: The Chief Work Officer.
CHAIR
Ann Francke OBE, CEO, Chartered Management Institute (CMI)
SPEAKERS
Stuart Evans, Director – Future of Work & Digital Employee Experience, Rolls-Royce
CFO AI Working Group – Meeting Two: Enabling Your Team to Become AI-ready
In this second meeting of the CFO AI Working Group, attendees will address how to develop teams to adopt AI-thinking and ensure opportunities to leverage AI are considered for all processes. The objective of the Working Group is to run a ‘sprint’ to develop a clear capability and training framework that CFOs can implement to upskill themselves, develop AI-ready teams and strengthen the strategic contribution of the finance function.
The Digital Frontline: Designing Better Customer Journeys with AI
With rising expectations around service delivery and responsiveness, housing providers are increasingly exploring how AI and digital tools can support more effective customer engagement and operational performance. At the same time, organisations are seeking to better understand customer behaviour, particularly where individuals are reluctant to engage, and to ensure that vulnerability is identified and responded to appropriately.
CHAIR
Fiona Harris, CIO, Vivid Homes
SPEAKERS
Darren Carlile, Advisory board member and ex COO Lendable and Capital One
