Thursday, 25 September 2025

Right now, there’s a black hole in your IT infrastructure budget… and it’s getting bigger.  

Here’s the hard truth: 8% of your IT budget has already been wasted this year. By 2027, that figure will rise to 20% or more.  

This isn’t speculation; it’s what hyperscalers themselves are reporting after post-engagement analysis. Millions of pounds are lost across industries to poor visibility, licensing traps, shadow IT, and the false economy of “doing nothing.” Waste is already baked into your spend, and if left unchecked, it will compound year on year. The question isn’t whether waste exists in your organisation. It does. The question is: why haven’t you stopped it? 

Join us for a strategy-led session, not a sales pitch, designed to ensure your IT spend delivers real value.

We are proud to support Leeds Mind by making a donation for every attendee who joins us in the room.

Event Details:

• Date: Thursday, 25 September 2025
• Time: 12:45–13:45
• Location: West Village – Bruntwood SciTech, Wellington St, Leeds LS1 4LT or online

Update: Due to high demand, we’re making this a hybrid event, giving you the choice to join us in Leeds or participate virtually.

Key Insights Covered:

• Identifying licensing pitfalls and reducing vendor traps
• Why technical debt = financial waste, and how inaction compounds costs
• Real examples of organisations uncovering 40–50% in unnecessary licensing spend
• How vendor-funded programmes can deliver results today without adding cost
• Why you don’t need to move everything to the cloud, but you do need the right partner to translate the complex funding landscape

Who Should Attend?

This session is for board-level decision makers who know that IT cost optimisation isn’t just a technical challenge; it’s a financial imperative. 

• CFOs: Bring your CTO. Financial savings without technical insight don’t stick.
• CTOs: Bring your CFO. Technical debt is financial waste.
• CIOs & CROs: If your role touches technology, risk, or financial performance, you need visibility into the hidden costs eating your budget.

Register now:

Due to high demand, tickets are not automatically issued. Our team reviews all registrations and will contact you to confirm your place. This process ensures the best experience and a room of genuinely interested participants.