Doug Drinkwater

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What AI and DOGE mean for digital transformation in the public sectorAmid Elon Musk’s DOGE reforms, government shrinkage and the growing clamour for AI, can the next wave of public sector digital transformation drive much-needed efficiency? Boardroom Bytes is the HotTopics column where our editorial team explores the news making waves at the intersection of enterprise technology, business strategy and C-suite leadership.

1 month ago | hottopics.ht | Doug Drinkwater

Food for Thought:  The elevated role of the modern-day CMOMarketing leadership is evolving—are you keeping up? Today’s CMOs do more than just lead marketing teams. They’re strategic decision-makers, boardroom influencers, and talent developers. As businesses become more complex, marketing leaders must balance commercial objectives with creative vision. Join us for an exclusive session designed to spark meaningful conversations among senior marketing leaders.

1 month ago | hottopics.ht | Doug Drinkwater

Out of Hours: An unforgettable evening of magic and connection Step away from the daily demands of leadership and immerse yourself in an evening designed for relaxation, inspiration, and world-class entertainment. To celebrate their 50th Anniversary, the undisputed masters of modern magic, Penn & Teller, are bringing their mind-blowing show to the UK for a limited run—performing in London’s West End for the very first time.

1 month ago | hottopics.ht | Doug Drinkwater

Food for Thought: The secrets to enterprise AI scalability How can businesses move beyond isolated AI use cases to unlock organisation-wide value? Join us for a Food for Thought breakfast at Kensington Palace, hosted by HotTopics in partnership with Box. Discover how to scale AI across the enterprise, overcoming challenges in leadership, strategy, data architecture, IT infrastructure, and business workflows.

2 months ago | hottopics.ht | Doug Drinkwater

Food for Thought: Strategies for success in an age of innovation "The genie is out of the bottle. It's going to happen. The technology is here. People are going to start using it. It'd be best for us to be ahead of the technology, rather than playing catch up later." - Global CIO, logisticsWith AI evolving from predictive models to autonomous agents, businesses face a new challenge: adapting to the relentless speed of innovation.