DTX Unplugged

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DTX Unplugged delves into the major challenges and innovations shaping business transformation, embodying our event's focus on the critical intersection of people, process, and technology. While rooted in the DTX ethos, this will be an industry-focused platform, tackling key issues, spotlighting groundbreaking innovations, and raising awareness for important topics across the sector.

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The First Regional CAIO: Tiffany St James on the Real Blueprint for Responsible AI

In this episode, Tiffany St James, the UKs first regional Chief AI Officer, shares her perspective on what it takes to lead responsible AI transformation at a regional level and why clear ownership, maturity and purpose are essential as AI moves from experimentation to real-world deployment. Drawing on her experience across government, consultancy and crisis response, Tiffany explores how leaders can build AI capability in a way that is ethical, transparent and grounded in better outcomes for people. From AI in education, transport and health to lessons from the Grenfell response, she explains why successful transformation is not about chasing technology first, but about sequencing people, process, technology and data in the right way. Key Topics: • Why lack of ownership is a major barrier to successful AI transformation • Moving from AI experimentation to delivering real, scalable value • Why starting with maturity, not just problems, leads to better outcomes • The importance of sequencing people, process, technology and data • What responsible, transparent and ethical AI looks like in practice • How Liverpool City Region is building AI capability across public services • Lessons from Grenfell on crisis leadership and clarity of purpose • How to address fear and build trust in AI adoption • The key skills needed to lead AI transformation successfully • Practical advice for leaders starting their AI journey 🎧 Listen now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts.📌 Check out our website at: Digital Transformation EXPO (DTX) | London & Manchester Tech Events🔗 Connect with Tiffany on LinkedIn: Tiffany St James | LinkedIn🎤 Check out Tiffany's TedX talk: 3 key tactics for rebel change-makers | Tiffany St James | TEDxWinchester — TEDxWinchester

30 phút
16 THG 4

From the FBI to the Boardroom: Intelligence-Led Cyber Strategy

In this episode, Howard Marshall, former Assistant Director of the FBI’s Cyber Division and former Managing Director at Accenture Security, shares frontline insights into the evolving cyber threat landscape and what it really takes to lead transformation under pressure. From leading intelligence operations across 24 countries to challenging the hype around AI in cyber defence, Howard explores why people, not technology, remain the hardest and most critical part of any transformation. Discover how to cut through noise, build resilient cyber strategies, and focus on outcomes that actually matter in a world of accelerating threats. Key Topics: Why people, not technology, are the hardest part of transformation The dangers of over-relying on tech to drive change How to cut through AI hype and focus on meaningful cyber outcomes Why speed, not sophistication, is the real AI-driven threat in cybercrime The importance of intelligence-led decision making in cyber defence How “fail fast” cultures drive more successful transformation Lessons from the FBI on leadership, collaboration, and high-stakes decision making Why clarity of purpose is essential when adopting AI in cybersecurity The growing role of collaboration and intelligence sharing across industries Practical advice for leaders navigating cyber transformation in complex environments 🎧 Listen now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts.📌Check out our website at: Message from DTX Team🔗 Connect with Howard on LinkedIn: Howard Marshall | LinkedIn

25 phút
24 THG 3

Proactive vs Reactive: Rethinking Transformation with Zahraa Murtaza

Episode Description In this episode, Zahraa Murtaza, Senior Vice President and Agile Coach at BNY, shares practical insights into leading transformation in complex, regulated environments. From agile delivery and cloud migration to ethical AI and leadership, Zahraa explores why organisations should focus on optimising what they already have before chasing new tools. Discover how to balance people, process and technology, the difference between proactive and reactive transformation, and why long-term success often comes from playing the long game. Key Topics: Why transformation should start with better use of existing tools and capabilities The difference between proactive and reactive transformation, and why it matters How organisations can avoid the “lift and shift” trap in cloud and digital transformation Where leaders get the balance between people, process and technology wrong Why agile and waterfall are more connected than they seem How to challenge hype and make smarter, more practical technology decisions The importance of ethical, inclusive data in AI development Strategic invisibility, and how being overlooked can become a career advantage Practical advice for leaders and early-career professionals navigating transformation 🎧 Listen now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts. 📌 Check out our website at: Digital Transformation EXPO (DTX) | London & Manchester Tech Events 🔗 Connect with Zahraa: Zahraa Murtaza | LinkedIn

27 phút
13 THG 3

Navigating Cybersecurity Challenges with Ben Morris: Leadership, Transformation & the Power of Curiosity

In this episode, Ben Morris, Head of Cybersecurity Operations at the UK Home Office, shares deep insights into modern cybersecurity leadership amidst geopolitical tensions, digital transformation, and AI debates. Discover practical frameworks, leadership tips, and the importance of curiosity in building resilient cyber defenses. Key Topics: The “Triad of Pain”: balancing effort, cost, and agility in cybersecurity initiativesHow business and cyber leadership must collaborate to manage transformation challengesThe critical role of people and processes over technology aloneReal-world examples of data digitization in sports organizations like World Rugby and Formula 1The risks and benefits of AI in cybersecurity - a cautious perspectiveStrategies to prevent burnout and foster team well-beingPractical advice for new cyber leaders starting their transformation journeyThe importance of curiosity, networking, and industry awareness for future-proofing cybersecurity careers🎧 Listen now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts.📌 Check out our website at Digital Transformation EXPO (DTX) | London & Manchester Tech Events🔗 Connect with Ben: Ben M. | LinkedIn

32 phút
26 THG 2

When Cyber Security Becomes Critical Care: Hammond Reddie on Cyber Security in Healthcare

In this episode, we explore digital transformation in environments where the stakes couldn’t be higher. In healthcare, cyber security isn’t just about protecting systems or data – it’s about protecting lives. Our guest is Hammond Reddie, Chief Information Security Officer at Spire Healthcare, the UK’s second largest private healthcare provider. Before joining Spire in January 2025, Hammond was CTO at University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust, where he managed a £60 million technology budget and built one of the NHS’s largest cyber security teams. His career spans database vulnerability and compliance at Barclays, CTO roles in fleet technology and NHS healthcare, and now security leadership in private healthcare. It’s an unusual and powerful career path, one that gives Hammond a rare perspective on how different sectors approach risk, resilience and transformation. In this episode, we cover: Balancing innovation with security and complianceDefending as one: lessons from the NHSPeople before technologyFrom finance to frontline careWhen failure costs livesBoardrooms, budgets and hard truthsThird-party risk and smarter procurementMinimum viable business in a black swan event🎧 Listen now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts.📌 Check out our website at: Digital Transformation EXPO (DTX) | London & Manchester Tech Events 🔗 Connect with Hammond on LinkedIn: Hammond Reddie | LinkedIn

32 phút
2 THG 1

The CIO Playbook: Why Culture Trumps Tech in Business Transformation

In this episode of DTX Unplugged, Sarah Leteney, Group CIO at Urenco, discusses the challenges and strategies of digital transformation in the highly regulated nuclear sector. She emphasises the importance of cultural considerations, the impact of AI, and the need for diversity and inclusion in the workplace. Sarah shares insights on attracting talent, particularly younger generations, and highlights the significance of neurodiversity initiatives within the organisation. The conversation concludes with advice for leaders embarking on their transformation journeys, focusing on the importance of co-creation and prioritising impactful changes. Key Takeaways: AI is a significant challenge for business leaders todayCultural aspects are critical in technology adoptionTransformation requires collaboration across departmentsNuclear energy is experiencing a resurgence in interestAttracting younger talent is essential for the nuclear sectorDiversity and inclusion initiatives are vital for organisational successNeurodiversity networks can enhance workplace cultureJob sharing and flexible hours can support diverse needsLeadership commitment is crucial for successful transformationFocus on impactful changes rather than overplanning🎧 Listen now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts.📌 Check out our website at dtxevents.io🔗 Connect with Sarah on LinkedIn

25 phút
22/10/2025

Neurodiversity, Gaming, and the Next Generation of Cybersecurity

In this episode, Fergus Hay, CEO & Co-Founder of The Hacking Games explores the fascinating overlap between gaming, cybersecurity, and the power of neurodivergent minds. Recorded live at DTX London 2025, join Fergus and DTX Unplugged hosts Ollie Pickup and Sabrina Berko in solving one of today’s biggest challenges - the cyber talent gap. From shocking stats about youth cybercrime to the inspiring mission behind The Hacking Games, Fergus discusses how to turn potential offenders into ethical defenders. He shares insights on why young hackers are driven by recognition and competition, how businesses can better identify unconventional talent, and why parents and educators play a crucial role in nurturing digital curiosity. The conversation also unpacks the cultural shifts needed to make cybersecurity “cool,” the right way to approach AI as a tool rather than a goal, and how early engagement can shape the next generation of ethical hackers. Key Takeaways: 61% of cybercrime suspects started hacking before age 16The Hacking Games is redirecting young hackers toward ethical careersNeurodivergent minds bring unique, high-speed problem-solving skillsAI should be treated as an enabler, not an endpointCybersecurity needs rebranding - it’s the new coolParents, educators, and businesses all have a role to playThis is one of our most powerful episodes yet. 🎙️ Catch this special episode that was recorded LIVE at DTX London 2025!🎧 Listen now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts.📌 Check out our website at dtxevents.io🔗 Connect with Fergus on LinkedIn

27 phút
09/10/2025

Balancing Change and Continuity: Gina Gill on Leading Real Transformation

In this episode of DTX Unplugged, hosts Ollie Pickup and Sabrina Berko sat down with Gina Gill, Chief Information Officer at Apollo, live at DTX London 2025 to unpack the realities of digital transformation across both public and private sectors. Together, they explore what it really means to transform while keeping the business running, why curiosity and learning are non-negotiable leadership traits, and how focusing on user needs - not just shiny new tech - can make or break transformation efforts. Gina also shares her perspective on why the insurance industry is such an exciting, data-driven space, offers examples of meaningful transformation done right, and leaves business leaders with practical advice for navigating the messy middle of change! Key Takeaways: Transformation is about keeping operations running while evolvingThe term “transformation” is broad - clarity of purpose is essentialSuperficial fixes (“lipstick on a pig”) won’t solve structural issuesCuriosity and continuous learning are critical for effective leadershipToo many organisations focus on tech instead of user needsLearning velocity helps teams adapt faster to changeSometimes, “boring” services drive the greatest efficiencyThe insurance sector is inherently data-driven and ripe for innovationLeaders should define a clear vision anchored in user outcomesAdaptability is key to thriving through transformation“You can’t pause business-as-usual to transform. The real challenge is keeping the lights on while changing how everything works.” – Gina Gill🎙️ Catch this special episode that was recorded LIVE at DTX London 2025! 🎧 Listen now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts.📌 Check out our website at dtxevents.io🔗 Connect with Gina on LinkedIn

24 phút
10/09/2025

From Counter-Terrorism to Cybersecurity: Leading with Purpose in a Turbulent World

In this powerful episode of DTX Unplugged, we sit down with Kam Karaji, Cybersecurity Director at the NFL, whose extraordinary career journey spans from counter-terrorism operations as a decorated police officer, to protecting global digital infrastructure for some of the world's biggest brands. Now one of the Wall Street Journal’s top 140 CISOs, Kam opens up about what real leadership looks like under pressure - and why building resilient teams means starting with empathy, not technology. Join hosts Sabrina Berko and Ollie Pickup as they explore: Why the biggest transformation challenge is balancing pace with resilienceThe problem with “tech-first” thinking - and how to flip the scriptHow tactical police training translates into cyber incident leadershipKam’s people-first approach to leadership through life-altering health challengesHow to calculate the ROI of risk in an uncertain geopolitical climateTurning young hackers into cyber defenders through restorative approachesPractical steps to build inclusive, psychologically safe security culturesKam’s one piece of advice for leaders about to start their transformation journey👉 “Security is about people - not just protocols. If you get the people right, the processes and technology will follow.” – Kam Karaji 🎧 Listen now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts. 💻 Register for our upcoming DTX London event, taking place on 1-2 October here📌 Check out our website at dtxevents.io🔗 Connect with Kam on LinkedIn

26 phút
30/07/2025

Transformation Begins with People: Nick Hodder on Humanising Digital Change

Welcome to the very first episode of DTX Unplugged, the podcast that gets to the heart of business evolution. Hosted by Sabrina Berko, Head of Content at Clarion Events, and Ollie Pickup, award-winning technology and business journalist, each episode shines a light on the leaders and change-makers reshaping how organisations approach transformation. We’re kicking things off in style with Nick Hodder, Director of Digital Transformation and Engagement at the Imperial War Museums (IWM). Nick’s unconventional journey - from leaving school at 16 to leading digital strategy for one of the UK’s most respected heritage institutions - is a masterclass in adaptability. With experience at brands like Microsoft, Google and British Airways, he’s now on a mission to humanise digital transformation at IWM, using cutting-edge AI to unlock insights from 11 million historic images. In this episode, Nick joins Sabrina and Ollie to discuss: Why transformation starts with people - not technologyThe danger of “the tech-first trap” and how to avoid itUsing AI with a human-centred mindset in high-trust institutionsHow heritage organisations can teach commercial businesses to stay adaptableBuilding psychologically safe, change-ready teams through radical candourWhat Blockbuster and Kodak can teach us about purpose-led innovationWhy finding your ‘why’ is more vital than ever in the age of AIIf you’re leading or implementing digital transformation, this episode is packed with practical wisdom, brilliant metaphors, and thought-provoking insights. 👉 “Now is the time to build communities of like-minded professionals. Go talk to your peers, figure out what you don’t want to do as much as what you do.” - Nick Hodder 🎧 Listen now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts. 💻 Register for our upcoming DTX London event, taking place on 1-2 October here 📌 Check out our website at dtxevents.io 🔗 Connect with Nick on LinkedIn

26 phút

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DTX Unplugged delves into the major challenges and innovations shaping business transformation, embodying our event's focus on the critical intersection of people, process, and technology. While rooted in the DTX ethos, this will be an industry-focused platform, tackling key issues, spotlighting groundbreaking innovations, and raising awareness for important topics across the sector.

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