About this webinar:
Are you, your team or organisation doing amazing things in tech? Do you want to showcase your innovation and impact to the world? If so, the UK IT Industry Awards is the perfect platform for you!
Brought to you by BCS, The Chartered Institute for IT and Computing, the UK IT Industry Awards are one of the most prestigious events in the UK technology sector, celebrating the excellence and innovation of individuals and organisations across the industry.
Join us for a webinar where we’ll speak to award judges and past winners, plus give you the opportunity to ask all your questions about the UK IT Industry Awards. What is the best way to craft an entry? What does the judging day look like? What are the categories in 2025?
We’ll answer every question you have; share experience and insights from the people who’ve already been there; and discuss tips and tricks on how to create an award-winning submission.
In this webinar, you'll:
But that's not all. You’ll also hear from past winners who will share their experience of winning a UK IT Industry Award, and what it has meant for their career and organisation. You'll get insights into how winning the award has helped them to stand out in a competitive industry, and how they've used the award to build their reputation and credibility.
By the end of this webinar, you'll be ready to hit the stage at the UK IT Industry Awards. Don't miss this opportunity to learn from the best and get on the path to tech stardom.
Editor, Computing
Tom is the Editor for Computing, where he has been covering the UK IT market since 2017. He is an industry veteran, writing his first tech story back in the mists of 2011, and specialises in covering topics around sustainable IT, diversity and Web3 developments like blockchain and the metaverse.
Tom regularly chats to leading IT professionals around the world, from companies both large and small, keeping a finger on the pulse of the technology space. He is always on the lookout for the newest market trends that affect IT leaders in the UK and worldwide.
Tom has previously written for a variety of B2B titles, including those serving the jewellery, pet and funeral industries - and yes, he's heard all the jokes. Often spotted with a notebook, grumbling about the Oxford comma.
Executive Director for Brand, BCS, The Chartered Institute for IT
Carl is the Executive Director for Brand at BCS, The Chartered Institute for IT. A Chartered IT Professional (CITP), Carl has worked in the IT industry for more than 25 years’ starting his career as a website designer & developer. His experience spans a range of domains including IT, digital transformation, operations and marketing. His previous roles at BCS include Director for Business Technology, and Director of Operations overseeing the delivery of all technology strategy and operational capability within the business. Carl’s current role as Brand Director sees him leading the Institute’s brand development strategy, group marketing activity and BCS’s programme of awards and flagship events which includes the UK IT Industry Awards. Carl is one of our experienced judges at the UK IT Industry Awards, now judging in the awards for more than 10 years. He is also a Trustee Director of a Multi-Academy Trust, serving as Vice-Chair of the Board and Chairing the Trust’s Risk & Audit Committee.
Advisory Developer Advocate, IBM
Grace is a Java Champion and Developer Advocate at IBM working with Cloud Technologies. She has been with IBM since graduating with a Degree in Biology. Grace enjoys bringing a varied perspective to her projects and using her knowledge of biological systems to simplify complex software patterns. As a developer advocate, Grace builds POC’s, demos, sample applications and tutorials and has helped more than 50,000 developers globally to date. She is a regular presenter at international conferences and is also a keen advocate for WIT.
Lead Business Analyst Manager, Bank of England
Award-winning and Chartered IT Professional with 10+ years of experience in leading cross-functional teams, delivering strategic business analysis, and managing complex data-driven projects. Adept at bridging business needs with technological solutions, fostering innovation, and driving operational excellence. Proven track record in regulatory data stewardship, stakeholder engagement, and transformation initiatives that align with organisational strategy.