"There is no right to deny freedom to any object with a mind advanced enough to grasp the concept and desire the state"
Bicentennial Man by Isaac Asimov
In Kubrick’s seminal film, 2001: A Space Odyssey, he explored many of the issues that face us today including the true objectives of those in power and the ethical questions surrounding artificial intelligence.
The main character's world (a space craft) is controlled by HAL, a sentient computer. HAL augments the astronauts’ lives in fantastic ways and also limits their control, trusted by the hero’s superiors more than they trust him – with the true objective of their mission.
Join us for the last Boardroom meeting of the year and enjoy an evening of unique insights, exceptional peer-networking and stunning views of the city at night.
What to expect
An intimate evening at
an iconic location
The Gherkin / 6:30-9:30PM BST
Wild Honey St James was launched in spring 2019 by chef Anthony Demetre. The impressive corner site sees Anthony’s distinctive modern European menus showcased in a striking dining room designed by interior specialist Jim Hamilton. The restaurant was awarded a MICHELIN Star in the 2024 MICHELIN Guide Great Britain and Ireland.
Renowned chef Anthony Demetre spent 12 years propelling the success of the original Wild Honey restaurant, in exclusive Mayfair. Now, he brings his passion for crafting creative cuisine to Wild Honey St James. His love for cooking is paired with a strong commitment to sustainability.
Agenda
18:15-19:00
Discovery
Bones, monoliths
Personal introductions to other execs
Industry tables
19:00-20:00
Mission
The year ahead
19:00 Host introduction
19:10 Keynote talk
19:30 Key note Q&A
19:40 Networking & canapes
20:00-21:00
Odyssey
Returning to the past
20:00 Panel session
20:40 Host wrap up
20:45 Networking & dessert canapes
20:00-21:00
Landing
After party
20:00 Panel session
20:40 Host wrap up
20:45 Networking & dessert canapes
21:00 After party*
Attendees
Chief People Officers, Chief HR officers, COOs, and their teams
Chief People Officers, Chief HR officers, COOs with a focus on transformation and culture. This discussion will be valuable to you if you’re looking to tackle frontline disengagement in the face of change initiatives.
Attendance is capped to ensure every participant is able to contribute. The meeting is only open to invited participants or those who have been referred by a colleague or our partner, OneAdvanced.
CMO, Hastings
The discussion was stimulating; the conversation flowed. My thanks also to your partner, who were brilliant.
CFO, Deliveroo
Thank you for an incredible meeting. The guests were genuine C-level people, which is rare. Congrats.
CTO, Trainline
Usually, I am critical of these meetings. But I was pleased to be part of this one. No regrets. It was a great session.
BCG on AI
BCG says that 54% of board members expect AI to drive down costs in 2025 – is this realistic?
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Gartner on workloads
Gartner predicts that 95% of new digital workloads will be cloud-native. Are tech foundations in place for this?
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BCG on IT budgets
BCG predicts a 40% rise in the proportion of IT budgets allocated to GenAI – is the risk appetite there to dive in?
Partner
A special thank you to OneAdvanced for their continued support of the Change Makers Club. Founded in 2008, OneAdvanced began as a start-up from an ambitious tech entrepreneur, and now stand as one of the UK’s biggest software providers. They serve a wide variety of customers around the globe, deploying their technology across NHS trusts, manufacturing hubs, national distribution centres and more. Some of their current customers include: DHL, Eddie Stobart, Néstle and Farmfoods.
Address
83 Baker Street
London W1U 6AG
Phone
+44 (0) 20 3322 6788
+44 (0) 74782 71705
Contact
Aurora Zymberi
Club Director