Technology in Action

Join us for IBM’s premier technology showcase, where innovation meets impact.
 

12th November, 
IBM Innovation Studio, London

Register for Technology in Action

Cut through the hype.
Build a smarter business.

AI. Automation. Quantum. The hype is unavoidable. But what can these technologies really deliver – and what does it mean for your organisation?

Join us at Technology in Action to see, hear and feel how IBM is using these transformational technologies to create real impact for real clients.

While others chase the hype, IBM is quietly delivering the technology-driven transformations that will define the next era of UK business. Just like we always have.

IBM’s technology and expertise are helping UK organisations prepare for the future, driving efficiency, agility and innovation. Immerse yourself in the work we’ve delivered for clients, talk to the experts who are making it all happen, and catch up with your peers.

See the tech in action

Feel Inspired

We will start the day looking to the future and the art of the possible with Juan Bernabe Moreno, IBM Research Director,  who will share insights from the work we are doing with NASA and other amazing programmes.

Experiential Showcases

We will then take you on a journey through our technology showcases, where you will have the opportunity to explore a variety of use cases, hear from experts and clients at the heart of the stories; whilst you experience the tech in action.

Meet the Experts

The closing session will explore how to take the next step and progress from vision to value, followed by a drinks reception and the opportunity to continue the conversation and explore the technology with experts from IBM and our Business Partners.

Agenda

Lunch will be available from 12:00 for guests to enjoy and connect ahead of the main agenda.

A discussion around IBM’s strategic outlook on AI, hybrid cloud, and scientific innovation shaping tomorrow’s enterprise.

Speakers
- Andrew Gill, Vice President, Ecosystems, IBM UK and Ireland
- Juan Bernabe Moreno, Director of Research, IBM Europe, UK and Ireland

IBM experts will answer questions about how AI, data and automation are transforming workforce productivity, decision-making, and operational efficiency across industries.

Speakers:
- Chris Oldacre, Sales Transformation Leader, IBM UK and Ireland
- Conor O’Kane, IT Automation Specialist, IBM UK and Ireland
- Hannah Calderhead, Manager, Strategic Data Customer Success, IBM UK and Ireland
- Luke Johnson, Technical Expert for Watsonx.data, Datastax, OEM and Distinguished Quantum Ambassador, IBM UK and Ireland
- Nikhita Bagga, AI Technical Specialist, IBM UK and Ireland

A guided tour through IBM’s live technology showcase, featuring AI, data, automation, and quantum in action—demonstrating how innovation translates into real business impact.

Discover how IBM helps organisations identify high-impact use cases that solve real business challenges, deliver rapid ROI, and unlock new opportunities through agile technology development.

Speakers
- Andrew Gill, Vice President, Ecosystems, IBM UK and Ireland
- Natalie Denyer, Vice President, Technical Sales & Client Engineering, IBM UK and Ireland

Drinks will be served as attendees reconnect and the technology showcases will remain open for attendees to revisit. IBM experts will be available to guide discussions and answer questions throughout.

Personalise your experience

Our technology showcases will provide the opportunity to explore how we’re boosting productivity with AI, making every investment work harder with automation, putting enterprise data to work, and bringing quantum computing to the world.

When you register, you will have the opportunity to select the use cases of most interest to you to help us tailor your experience and maximise the value from the day.
AI for Productivity

1. Beyond the AI Agent: transform the way work gets done to boost productivity across your enterprise, to deliver better business outcomes

2. A new age of customer experience: deliver faster, smarter and seamless self-service across any channel with AI Agents

3. IBM Client Zero: the future is now: driving $4.5 billion in extreme productivity with AI

 Data

1. Navigating Gen AI’s data challenge: mastering data management for AI transformation

Quantum
1. Quantum Advantage: bringing  quantum computing to the world

 Automation

1. Observe, Optimise, Automate: Ensuring Performance in the Age of Cloud & AI

2. Reimagine integration for the AI era: reduce integration sprawl and boost productivity to meet evolving business needs 

3. Empower FinOps teams to manage and optimise multi-cloud, AI and Kubernetes spend 

 From Vision to Value

1. Dive deeper to hear about real-world projects around Sustainability, IT resilience, and Security

2. Discover how to get started by exploring the way we work -  from Client Engineering workshops to Customer Success deployments powered by Expert Labs

Speakers

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Andrew Gill

Vice President, Ecosystems, IBM UK and Ireland

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Juan Bernabe Moreno
Juan Bernabe Moreno

Director of Research, IBM Europe, UK and Ireland

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Portrait of Natalie Denyer, Vice President, Technical Sales & Client Engineering, UKI, speaker at the Technology Showcase Event
Natalie Denyer

Vice President, Technical Sales & Client Engineering, IBM UK and Ireland

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Portrait of Chris Oldacre, UKI Sales Transformation Leader, speaker at the Technology Showcase Event
Chris Oldacre

Sales Transformation Leader, IBM UK and Ireland

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Portrait of Conor O'Kane, IT Automation Specialist, speaker at the Technology Showcase Event
Conor O'Kane

IT Automation Specialist, IBM UK and Ireland

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Hannah Calderhead

Manager, Strategic Data Customer Success, IBM UK and Ireland

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Portrait of Luke Johnson, Technical SME Watsonx.data, Datastax, OEM, speaker at the Technology Showcase Event
Luke Johnson

Technical Expert for Watsonx.data, Datastax, OEM and Distinguished Quantum Ambassador, IBM UK and Ireland

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Real insights
Real stories
Real success

Each technology showcase will come to life through real use cases, client stories, and hands-on experiences.
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