Think on Tour EMEA

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Capture AI's full potential to drive growth, productivity and competitive advantage.

Winning the AI Race.

 

Think on Tour EMEA 2026 – London brings together business and technology leaders to explore how organisations are applying AI to drive productivity, accelerate innovation and create business value.

Through keynotes, client perspectives and interactive experiences, discover what it takes to scale AI with trusted data, resilient infrastructure and governance.

Join IBM experts, industry leaders and peers to learn how to navigate the era of agentic AI with clarity and confidence.

Exclusive experiences at Think 2026

Every part of the event is designed to help attendees understand how to apply AI more effectively across the enterprise. From strategy and technology to real-world use cases, Think on Tour offers practical insight into applying AI for business impact.

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Forum Tours

Curated tours of IBM’s technology and open ecosystem across the show floor. See how to start quickly, scale confidently and reimagine your enterprise for the agentic era.

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Premier speakers

Connect with global pioneers redefining business for AI-first design. Real-world strategies for resilience, growth and measurable ROI.

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Exclusive innovation previews

Get a first look at IBM’s latest breakthroughs in agentic AI, automation, hybrid cloud and quantum - technologies that will power smarter businesses.

Agenda

18:30 – 21:00 Welcome Dinner | Guildhall
An unforgettable evening at an iconic landmark in London

 

08:00 – 09:30
Breakfast & Networking
                             
09:30 – 10:45 
Welcome and Introduction
Ana Paula Assis - SVP and Chair Europe, Middle East, Africa and Asia Pacific

Keynote: Winning the AI race
Rob Thomas - SVP, IBM Software and Chief Commercial Officer

Keynote: Run AI with sovereignty and scale using hybrid cloud
Ana Paula Assis - SVP and Chair Europe, Middle East, Africa and Asia Pacific

10:45 – 11:15
Think Forum & Networking
Scheduled Tours | 1:1 Meetings

11:15 – 13:00
Keynote : Architect the AI First Enterprise
Rahul Kalia – Managing Partner, IBM Consulting EMEA

Keynote: Power the Agentic Enterprise
Frank Theisen - Vice President IBM Technology EMEA

13:00 – 14:30
Lunch & Networking
Scheduled Tours |Techbytes | 1:1 Meetings

14:30 – 16:30
Solution Spotlight: Boost productivity with AI Agents
Solution Spotlight: Secure Data Centric AI Infrastructure

Keynote: The Future of Computing is now

16:30 – 18:00
Think Forum & Networking
Scheduled Tours |Techbytes | 1:1 Meetings 

Speakers

Be inspired by IBM experts and clients who are revolutionizing their organisations with AI. Gain exclusive insights on deploying trusted AI, leveraging AI-ready data, and building resilient, future-facing infrastructure to drive productivity and efficiency in an evolving digital landscape.

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Ana Paula Assis

Senior Vice President and Chair for IBM Europe, Middle East, Africa and Asia Pacific

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Rob Thomas

Senior Vice President Software and Chief Commercial Officer, IBM

Rahul Kalia
Rahul Kalia

Managing Partner IBM Consulting EMEA

Frank Theisen
Frank Theisen

Vice President IBM Technology
Europe, Middle East, Africa

Win the enterprise AI race

From the keynote stage to the Forum floor, see how you can integrate intelligence company-wide through agentic AI, trusted data, automation and hybrid cloud. Think on Tour EMEA 2026 offers a clear, actionable roadmap to increase productivity, adapt to changing conditions and outperform your competitors.

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Agentic AI

See how leading enterprises are deploying agentic AI to accelerate decisions, coordinate workflows and drive measurable business outcomes. Experience real‑world use cases that show how AI agents work together across the enterprise.

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Data

A smarter business starts with trusted data. Learn how modern data strategies turn fragmented information into a strategic asset—enabling better decisions, stronger governance and AI‑ready foundations at scale.

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Automation

While AI can add complexity to your IT environments, it can also be used to make every technology investment work harder. Discover how you can simplify and optimize processes by streamlining operations with AI.

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Hybrid cloud and quantum

Build a future‑ready foundation for AI. Explore how hybrid cloud and emerging quantum technologies help organizations scale securely, optimize performance and stay ahead in a rapidly evolving landscape.

Actionable Insights

The ensuing dialogues covered a range of critical topics and we invite you to explore these in more detail by browsing the varied resources included here which range from broad strategic summaries to actionable, practical guides and workshops. 

Please do share these valuable takeaways with your colleagues to fuel informed discussions and collaborative progress.

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