Conference 2026
Join Us For This Year's Conference
We are pleased to announce details of this years Retail IT Solutions Conference, this year held in London
The Impact of AI in the Business IT Landscape
Date: 6 March 2026
Location: London
Discover how AI is reshaping enterprise IT—from strategy and governance to delivery and operations. Join technology leaders and practitioners for a focused half‑day of insights, real‑world stories, and peer discussion, followed by an informal networking social.
Why attend
Cut through the hype. Understand where AI is delivering measurable value in enterprise environments—and where it isn’t (yet).
Hear from the front line. Learn directly from organisations applying AI across business and IT functions.
Benchmark with peers. Share challenges and approaches in a candid, Chatham House‑style roundtable.
Grow your network. Connect with CIOs, IT directors, architects, data & AI leads, and senior engineers from across the sector.
Keynote spotlight
Alistair McDonald, Godfather Retail Group — “AI at Enterprise Scale: Lessons from the Retail Frontline.”
Our keynote explores practical patterns for operationalising AI within complex organisations—governance, data foundations, platform choices, change management, and the people skills that make it stick.
Agenda highlights
Welcome & scene‑setting: The state of AI in enterprise IT
Keynote presentation: Alistair McDonald, Godfather Retail Group
Roundtable: Facilitated discussion on adoption patterns, risks, and ROI
Networking social: Drinks and conversations to continue the debate
Full timings and venue details will be shared with registrants.
Who should attend
CIOs, CTOs, and IT Directors
Heads of Architecture, Platform, and Infrastructure
Data, AI & Analytics leaders
Product and Engineering leaders delivering AI‑enabled services
Transformation and Operations leaders integrating AI into ways of working
What you’ll take away
A clear, vendor‑neutral view of the AI capabilities that matter for enterprise IT in 2026
Practical frameworks for prioritising use cases and measuring impact
Pitfalls to avoid in governance, security, modelOps, and cost management
New connections with peers tackling the same problems
Venue & access
Central London location with easy transport links. The venue is accessible; if you have specific requirements, please let us know when you register.
FAQs
Is the content technical or business‑focused?Both. The programme bridges strategy and execution, with enough depth for practitioners and enough context for senior leaders.
Will slides be shared?
Key materials will be shared with attendees after the event.
Can I bring a colleague?
Absolutely—please ensure each attendee is registered individually as places are limited.
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