Name: The Richmond IT Directors' Forum - Autumn
Start: 16-17 November 2026
Location: The Grove

WHY ATTEND?

The Richmond IT Directors’ Forum provides the opportunity for C-Suite and senior IT professionals to connect in person, fostering relationships that endure and inspire trust. Join 120 IT Directors’ and 40 suppliers solving the biggest technology challenges to transform organisations whilst taking part in an interactive CPD accredited conference programme. We believe in the power of being present at business forums to develop your future IT strategy to drive business and personal success.

Collaboratively explore innovation and best practices alongside fellow IT leaders
Build trusted partnerships for business digital transformation with leading technology providers through carefully facilitated one-to-one meetings
Gain fresh perspectives and strategic insights from industry-leading experts
Enjoy the luxurious facilities and surroundings of the 5* Grove Hotel in Hertfordshire

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.

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Conference Programme
Our CPD accredited IT Directors’ programme – featuring keynotes, workshops and roundtable discussions - covers a wide range of topics shaped by input from past, present and future attendees and industry advisors.

We give our delegates the intellectual stimulus and opportunity to problem solve the central challenges currently facing IT Directors including strategic alignment, operational resilience, AI innovation and cost efficiency.

Our Autumn forum keynote speaker is:

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Matthew Griffin, Futurist, Founder, Investor,
Deep Tech & Geopolitical Advisor

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Confirmed Speakers

Lorraine Dodd, Director of IS IT, Renault Group

Simon French, Chief Economist, Panmure Liberum

Previous Speakers

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

WHO ATTENDS?

Each of our attendees at our IT Directors’ forums has a bespoke itinerary of IT leader business meetings, mealtime meetings, breakout workshops 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 personalised itinerary tailored to their present and future IT strategy requirements.

DELEGATES A Richmond delegate is a senior decision maker or influencer in charge of buying decisions and invited to our events free of charge. Our delegates are driving IT strategy in their organisations and can share innovation and technology approaches in the forum amongst their peers whilst discussing the latest solutions from suppliers.

SUPPLIERS Companies offering a range of products and services to address the needs of delegates' future digital business transformation projects. New business generation is the cornerstone of the supplier element at all Richmond Forums as we support organisations in building resilient, future-ready IT strategies.

SPEAKERS Influential commentators, industry experts and futurists explore emerging technologies, challenge assumptions, and offer fresh perspectives to help IT Directors anticipate change and drive smarter strategies for today’s operational demands.

“ I very much enjoyed attending The Richmond IT Directors' Forum. It was full of interesting and insightful presentations, productive supplier meetings and opportunities to network with industry peers.

— Senior Cyber Security Manager, Currys

“ An excellent opportunity to network with suppliers and peers. A really effective use of time, productive and enjoyable.

— Head of IT, Sunseeker International Ltd

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Meet the faces behind the forum

Tanya Pryke-Smith photo — Tanya Pryke-Smith

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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.

Address

Chandler's Cross
Hertfordshire
WD17 3NL
United Kingdom

+44 (0)1923 807807