The Richmond IT Directors' Forum - Autumn

The Grove, Hertfordshire, United Kingdom

10-11 November 2025

 
Having run for over 30 years, The Richmond IT Directors’ Forum is the industry’s premier event, bringing together the top technology decision-makers, service providers and expert speakers. 

The aim of our forum is to put you in touch with your peer group, create lasting business relationships and provide high profile industry speakers within our CPD accredited conference programme - all within the luxurious surroundings of The Grove hotel in Hertfordshire.

Our proven (and now much copied) format of pre-scheduled 1:1 meetings and conference sessions enables each attendee to build a bespoke schedule to fit their specific needs.

In this era of remote working and online meetings, we believe that in-person interactions are still the most effective way of forming collaborative business connections and crafting an IT strategy for your organisation that drives success. 

The Richmond IT Directors’ Forum is part of our global portfolio of events for the IT industry. You can see details of all events here.

For more details on how to be part of this event, please contact the team on itdf@richmondevents.com or connect with us on LinkedIn.

Why Choose Richmond Events?

30 Years Experience
Over 30 Years Experience
Bespoke Conference Programme
Bespoke Conference Programme
Unique Selection Process
Unique Selection Process
Driving Industry Discussion
Driving Industry Discussion

CONFERENCE PROGRAMME

Our CPD accredited programme of keynotes, workshops and roundtable conversations cover a wide range of topics, all identified as being central to the challenges currently facing CIOs and IT Directors. 

We endeavour to present new case studies and fresh thinking, giving delegates the opportunity to identify quick fixes to immediate problems and consider longer term strategies. 

We are currently researching possible topics and speakers for the November 2025 programme. To register for updates please request below or contact Alisha Jena
 

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Previous Speakers

Dan Cobley
Dan Cobley
Jason Bradbury
Jason Bradbury
Dave Coplin
Dave Coplin
Jane Frankland
Jane Frankland
 

CPD CREDITED

All of our UK forums qualify for CPD credits. All delegate attendees will receive a CPD certificate after the event. Click here for further information on CPD accreditation
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Who Attends

 

WHO ATTENDS?

Each of our attendees has a customized itinerary of business meetings, mealtime meetings, conference sessions and free time. Our unique appointment system allows participants to make the very best of their time by allowing delegates and suppliers to pre-select who they would like to meet. Our appointment system matches delegate and supplier selections in priority order to produce a personalized itinerary tailored to their individual requirements.


DELEGATES A Richmond delegate is a senior decision maker or influencer usually in charge of buying decisions who is normally invited to our events free of charge.
SUPPLIERS Companies offering a range of products and services to address the needs of delegates' future projects. New business generation is the cornerstone of the supplier element at all Richmond Forums.
SPEAKERS Experts in their fields who address key issues, stimulate discussion and debate and provide insight into practical solutions.

A superb event that mixes thought leadership, horizon scanning and networking with appropriate supplier engagement.

— IT Director, University of Cambridge
Thought provoking, a good balance between keynotes, supplier meetings and peer group chats. When you come away with insights and new ideas, feeling positively charged, you know it has been time well spent.
— Regional Information Director, Miele

Confirmed Suppliers

Meet the faces behind the forum


Brian Brereton

Alisha Jena

Nikki Llonor

Steve McCuaig

Kirsty Brown

The Venue

 

The Grove

Set in 300 acres of stunning Hertfordshire countryside, The Grove is the ultimate five star retreat. Lovingly restored, the former home of the Earls of Clarendon is situated just 18 miles from London, and is home to an award winning spa, championship golf course and mouth-watering restaurants.
Details

Address

Chandler's Cross
Hertfordshire
WD17 3NL
United Kingdom

+44 (0)1923 807807