The Future in 2021, Live!

Watch the highlights from our past events, with insights from David McClelland and our expert speakers who explore how to get your business ready for the future.

The Future in 2021, Live!

Watch the highlights from our past events, with insights from David McClelland and our expert speakers who explore how to get your business ready for the future.

Events

Event videos

Watch the expert discussions from our ‘The Future in 2021’ event.

Chapter 1: State of the tech Nation

Our Chief Digital & Innovation Officer, Harmeen Metha talks to CCS Insights Research Director about the tech trends shaping UK PLC’s. They take a deep dive into The Future in 2021 survey findings to explore what is holding organisations back when it comes to tech adoption.

Chapter 2: AI, 5G, and Collaboration tools – Meet the experts

Cisco’s Chief Technologist Chintan Patel joins us alongside BT’s AI Director, Dr Zoe Webster and 5G specialist, John Vickery to talk all things tech. The experts explore how emerging and existing tech can help you meet your objectives – whether that’s enhancing your customers experiences, boosting staff’s productivity or driving greater efficiencies. They’ve got it covered.

Chapter 3: Security unpacked

Hear from BT's Security MD, Kevin Brown as he explores the key steps you can take to protect your organisation, today. It's simpler than you think.

Uncover the untapped potential

As the dust settles, it’s time to look forward. Has the past year changed businesses attitudes towards digital transformation? And what other technology is providing opportunities that are being overlooked?

Understanding the technology

There are so many exciting technologies out there, all with their own benefits. But it can be hard to understand how they work, and to know what’s right for your business. Steph McGovern, award-winning journalist, sat down with three BT experts to get to grips with the tech trending in today’s business world: artificial intelligence (AI), 5G, and cyber security.

5G, artificial intelligence and cyber security explained
The go-to document for your business
We got together with Cisco to pull together a handy document for any business that wants to embrace emerging technology and get over any barriers in the way. It’s packed full of info, insights, and practical exercises to help with building a business case for new tech, and how to prove to stakeholders that it’s worth the investment.
Download the report (PDF)

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