Join us for a webinar where we’ll speak to award judges and past winners, plus give you the opportunity to ask all your questions about the awards.
Speakers
- Tom Allen, Editor, Computing
- Carl Harris, Executive Director for Brand, BCS, The Chartered Institute for IT
- Karen Byer, PA Consulting and 2023 winner of the Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Leader of the Year
- Lucille Harvey, Principal Consultant, Triad Group and 2023 winner of Rising Star of the Year
- Tim Hartley - VP Product, SeeChange Technologies and winner of AI Innovation of the Year
Synopsis
Are you, your team or organisation doing amazing things in tech? Do you want to showcase your innovation and impact to the world? If so, the UK IT Industry Awards is the perfect platform for you!
Brought to you by BCS, The Chartered Institute for IT and Computing, the UK IT Industry Awards are one of the most prestigious events in the UK technology sector, celebrating the excellence and innovation of individuals and organisations across the industry.
Join us for a webinar where we’ll speak to award judges and past winners, plus give you the opportunity to ask all your questions about the UK IT Industry Awards. What is the best way to craft an entry? What does the judging day look like? What are the categories in 2024?
We’ll answer every question you have; share experience and insights from the people who’ve already been there; and discuss tips and tricks on how to create an award-winning submission.
In this webinar, you'll:
- Learn more about the awards, what they’re all about and why they exist
- Hear about the exciting new look awards for 2024!
- Gain top tips and tricks for crafting a compelling entry that showcases your innovation and impact
- Learn how to impress the judges and what they’re looking for.
But that's not all. You’ll also hear from past winners who will share their experience of winning a UK IT Industry Award, and what it has meant for their career and organisation. You'll get insights into how winning the award has helped them to stand out in a competitive industry, and how they've used the award to build their reputation and credibility.
By the end of this webinar, you'll be ready to hit the stage at the UK IT Industry Awards. Don't miss this opportunity to learn from the best and get on the path to tech stardom.
Read what Tom Allen has to say about the webinar here
About the speakers
Tom Allen – Editor, Computing
Tom is the Editor for Computing, where he has been covering the UK IT market since 2017. He is an industry veteran, writing his first tech story back in the mists of 2011, and specialises in covering topics around sustainable IT, diversity and Web3 developments like blockchain and the metaverse.
Tom regularly chats to leading IT professionals around the world, from companies both large and small, keeping a finger on the pulse of the technology space. He is always on the lookout for the newest market trends that affect IT leaders in the UK and worldwide.
Tom has previously written for a variety of B2B titles, including those serving the jewellery, pet and funeral industries - and yes, he's heard all the jokes. Often spotted with a notebook, grumbling about the Oxford comma.
Carl Harris – Executive Director for Brand, BCS, The Chartered Institute for IT
Carl is the Executive Director for Brand at BCS, The Chartered Institute for IT. A Chartered IT Professional (CITP), Carl has worked in the IT industry for more than 25 years’ starting his career as a website designer & developer. His experience spans a range of domains including IT, digital transformation, operations and marketing. His previous roles at BCS include Director for Business Technology, and Director of Operations overseeing the delivery of all technology strategy and operational capability within the business. Carl’s current role as Brand Director sees him leading the Institute’s brand development strategy, group marketing activity and BCS’s programme of awards and flagship events which includes the UK IT Industry Awards. Carl is one of our experienced judges at the UK IT Industry Awards, now judging in the awards for more than 10 years. He is also a Trustee Director of a Multi-Academy Trust, serving as Vice-Chair of the Board and Chairing the Trust’s Risk & Audit Committee.
Karen Byer - PA Consulting and winner of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Leader of the Year
Karen is a professional full-time Lead Project Manager and the UK Chair of the PA Consulting RISE employee network. With over 20 years of experience in delivering and implementing projects and programmes, Karen remains enthused by the opportunities technology provides to improve ways of working and the positive impact it can have for an end user. As UK Chair of RISE, Karen has offered guidance, direction and support to colleagues from diverse backgrounds, as well as colleagues who want to improve their allyship skills. I am looking forward to participating in the webinar and sharing my insights.
Lucille Harvey - Principal Consultant, Triad Group and winner of Rising Star of the Year
Lucille won the 2023 UK IT Industry awards for User Experience project of the year and Rising Star of the year. She heads up the User-Centred Design department at Triad Group Plc. Her work is central government-focused, designing platforms for national services. Lucille has a first-class bachelor's in Psychology and a master's first in Human-Computer Interaction from UCL. Lucille is both a UX designer and a user researcher who champions a people focused approach to drive tangible impact. At Triad, she has delivered projects for the Department for Transport, Department for Energy Security & Net Zero, the Office for Product Safety & Standards and the Metropolitan Police.
Tim Hartley - VP Product, SeeChange Technologies and winner of AI Innovation of the Year
Tim is a seasoned expert in computer vision, with over 30 years’ experience across both corporate and start-up worlds, from Executive Producer at the BBC to VP of Product at SeeChange. Tim is the master architect behind SeeChange's solutions, working closely with partners and customers to assure solution relevancy.
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This event is brought to you by: BCS, The Chartered Institute for IT and Computing
