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Overview

Our Focus analyst event is 1-2 October. Led by Bas Burger, CEO Business, and our senior leadership team, we’ll update you on our strategic direction, our priorities and the latest developments in artificial intelligence, security, and cloud connectivity. To attend this exclusive event at our offices in London, please complete the registration form below.

Agenda

Tuesday, 1 October 2024

Time Agenda
13:30 - 13:40 Welcome to Focus 2024
Chet Patel, Managing Director, BT
13:40 - 14:00 Our new Group CEO
Allison Kirkby, Chief Executive, BT Group
Helen Whetton, Director, Brand and Marketing, BT
14:05 - 14:25  BT Business vision and priorities
Bas Burger, CEO Business, BT
14:25 - 14:45 Modernisation
Kerry Small, COO Business, BT
Hena Jalil, Managing Director, CIO Business, BT
14:45 - 15:00 AI
Armand David, Director, Digital, BT
Colin Bannon, CTO Business, BT
15:00 - 15:15 Q&A
Bas, Kerry, Hena, Colin, Armand
15:15 - 15:30 Break
15:35 - 16:00 Cloud connectivity
Matt Swinden, Director, Digital Connectivity, BT
16:05 - 16:30 Cyber security​
Tris Morgan, Director, Security, BT
16:30 - 16:45 Break
16:45 - 17:10 Panel discussion with our customers​
Colin Bannon, CTO Business, BT
17:15 - 17:35 Sustainability
Sarwar Khan, Director, Sustainability, BT
Charlotte Maloney, Product Manager, BT
17:40 - 17:55 Q&A​
Tris, Matt, Colin, Charlotte and Sarwar
17:55 - 18:05 Reflections on the day​
Bas Burger
18:00 - 18:05 Wrap up and close
Chet Patel
18:15 - 20:30 Dinner and networking
18th floor, One Braham

Wednesday, 2 October 2024

Time Agenda
10:00 - 12:00 In-person meetings (invites shared in advance) 
12:00 - 13:00 Working lunch and networking
13:00 - 14:30 Deep dives:
  • Cloud Connectivity
    Matt Swinden, Director, Digital Connectivity, BT
    Mark Pendleton, Regional Events and Customer Experience Centre Professional, BT
  • Sustainability
    Sarwar Khan, Director, Sustainability, BT
    Brian Lappin, Senior Manager, DyNS Connect Services Platform, BT
    Tunrayo Olaoshun, Product Professional, BT
    Nick Caton, Commercial Director, Property and Facilities Services, BT
  • All IP/ converged solutions
    Steve Blackshaw, Director, IP Migration, BT
    Henry Bohannon, Director, Core Connectivity, BT
14:30 - 16:00
  • Mobility / IoT / Private Networks
    Sally Fuller, Director, Mobile and Unified Mobility, BT
    Colin Bannon, CTO Business, BT
    Chris Keone, Director, Division X, BT
  • Digital Work and Contact Centre
    Andrew Small, Director, Voice and Digital Workplace, BT
    Kate Denison, Senior Manager, Operator Connect, BT
    Emily Odoi, Senior Manager, UK Voice Products, BT
    Richard Atherton, Senior Product Manager, BT
  • Security
    Yasemin Mustafa, Director, Security Portfolio, BT
16:00 - 16:30
 Coffees and conversations (for those who can stay)

 

The in-person registration for Focus 2024 has now closed. However, you’re welcome to join the event virtually by registering here.

 

Contact us

If you have any questions, please contact ar@bt.com.