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.

• Connect and network with your peers
• Discover new client-solution provider relationships
• Hear the latest thinking from expert speakers and IT practitioners
• Discuss the issues facing your organisation
• Enjoy the luxurious facilities and surroundings of the 5* Grove Hotel in Hertfordshire 

Our proven 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.

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. 

November 2025 keynote speakers:-

  • 'Embracing change’ - Bruce Daisley, Sunday Times best-selling author and ex-VP, Twitter & YouTube
  • ‘The human advantage in an age of AI’ – Viktor Mayer-Schönberger, Professor of Internet Governance & Regulation, University of Oxford


Full conference programme details can be requested below, or please contact Alisha Jena

Conference Text

Previous Speakers

Dan Cobley
Dan Cobley
Jason Bradbury
Jason Bradbury
Hannah Fry
Hannah Fry
Matt Ballantine
Matt Balantine
Jill Lanham
Jill Lanham
Dave Fishwick
Dave Fishwick
 

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 wonderful opportunity to network with peers across the IT and information security industries. 
— Senior Cyber Security Manager, Currys
It was a great mix of subjects and discussions. Met some interesting people and companies. Venue was astounding.
— Global Digital Ecosystem & UX Director, Kyowa Kirin

Confirmed Suppliers


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