Why we're bringing the community together

This event is designed for cross‑functional leaders to share what’s working (and what isn’t) across operating models, incentives, governance, adoption, talent, and value realisation - in a way that’s honest, practical, and peer‑to‑peer.

Expect:

• Short, punchy insights (lightning talks that get to the point)
• Panels that challenge assumptions (no “vendor theatre”)
• Proper networking time (not squeezed into 10 minutes at the end)
• A warm evening '10 year birthday' celebration with drinks, conversation and connection

Who should register to attend?

Who should register

This is built for senior leaders shaping transformation -  especially those leading across functions:

Typical audience includes: CEO, COO, CDO, CIO/CTO, CFO, CMO, CPO/HR, Directors & Heads of X plus other senior decision‑makers.

You’ll love it if you’re navigating:

• Moving from delivery activity to durable value
• Aligning business and data teams around shared outcomes
• AI adoption that strengthens judgement and accountability (not hollow progress)
• Building culture, capability and an operating rhythm that lasts beyond the programme

Part 1: The LAB Exchange

Afternoon Leadership Exchange (½ day)

The Leaders Advisory Board (LAB) conference offers a fast‑moving programme designed to keep energy high and conversation real:

• Welcome + Key Note: what leaders are really grappling with right now
• Lightning talks: short, practical lessons from the front line
• Panel sessions: cross‑functional perspectives (what changes when the COO/CFO/People lens is in the room?



Part 2: The Winter Party

Evening Winter Party (from 6pm)

Join the team and your peers to celebrate 10 years of Eden Smith support data and business leaders to transform with Data & AI.

We will be creating an informal, relaxed & celebratory space to continue conversations:

• Drinks + canapés
• Informal introductions
• Plenty of time to connect properly