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In today’s fast-paced digital economy, static supplier contracts and rigid delivery models no longer serve the evolving needs of modern organisations. Technology leaders must now build partnerships that are flexible, outcome-focused, and capable of adapting to rapid change.
At this exclusive CIONET UK event on 24th September, we’ll explore how CIOs and their teams are rethinking traditional sourcing and vendor relationships — shifting towards agile partnerships that prioritise innovation, shared accountability, and business impact. From co-creation models to adaptive contracting, we’ll examine the strategies that enable more dynamic collaboration across the technology ecosystem.
With the rise of global business services (GBS) and global capability centres (GCCs), CIOs now have access to an expanding landscape of external partners and offshore expertise. Yet, they must strike a careful balance — retaining ownership of critical assets and resources while achieving innovation, agility and speed to value across all components of the IT estate.
Our theme, Creating Agile Partnerships, will focus on how organisations are evolving their technology supply chains to improve speed, resilience, and business alignment.
Key discussion points will include:
- Moving from transactional to outcome-based models
- Building trust and transparency with strategic partners
- Embedding agility into sourcing and procurement
- Driving innovation through collaboration and co-creation
- Ensuring the right resources in the right place
The evening will feature a panel discussion with senior technology leaders — including Anthony Battle, Group Chief Digital & Information Officer — who are leading the shift towards more agile and effective partner ecosystems. Together, they’ll share real-world lessons, challenges, and strategies from the front lines of transformation.
As always, CIONET events offer more than just content. Expect candid conversations, actionable insights, and the opportunity to connect with over 100 senior IT and digital leaders in a relaxed, engaging environment.
