Moderator
Dax Grant
Contributing Editor
CIO
A lead authority on entrepreneurial c-suite leadership within international and global organisations, Dax is a renowned Woman in Technology, recognised Keynote speaker and societal voice. Listed within the Global CIO 100, Cranfield School of Management 100 Women to Watch, CREA Awards Winner, 100 Successful Women in Business and a Power list 100 Keynote speaker. Dax is also recognised as an invitation only member of the Forbes Technology Council. Dax has held a variety of influential CIO and COO positions including CIO, Global Operations, HSBC. With significant remits in well-regarded organizations, Dax has experience leading global functions accountable for day-to-day services provided through a variety of key technology platforms, together with driving digitization across the organisations and financial services institutions. bank. Prior to joining HSBC, Dax held the post of Executive Director for Operations at Macmillan, accountable for the management of the operational function and technology deployments within the core infrastructure.
Upcoming and recent events
CIO 100 Awards & Conference UK
Fireside Chat: From AI Hype to Hard ROI - Scaling What Actually Works
Thursday, September 24, 2026
11:20 AM - 11:40 AM
AI pilots are everywhere- but how do you turn experimentation into scaled impact? This session cuts through the noise to focus on moving from isolated use cases to enterprise-wide deployment with measurable financial and operational returns. Expect pragmatic approaches to rapidly deploying models, unifying data foundations and translating AI-driven insights…
Panel Discussion: Security as Resilience, Reliability and Operational Continuity, not just Defence - Designing Cybersecurity in the Age of Hyper-Connectivity
Thursday, September 24, 2026
11:55 AM - 12:25 PM
Cybersecurity is no longer just about defence – it’s about continuity and trust, as security becomes inseparable from operational stability, regulatory confidence and brand value. This panel examines how CIOs are embedding security into resilience strategies, addressing AI-driven threats, identity-centric attacks and supply chain vulnerabilities. Leaders will share approaches to…
Panel Discussion: Intelligent Work - Automation, Accountability and Designing the Future of Work
Thursday, September 24, 2026
2:15 PM - 2:45 PM
Automation is reshaping work at every level- but how do CIOs ensure trust and accountability in an AI-driven environment? This session explores the evolution from task-based automation to intelligent systems that collaborate with human talent. It cuts through the hype to home in on how CIOs are building environments where…
Fireside Chat: The Human-Centred, Agile CIO - From Technology Leader to Board-Level Strategist in Disruptive Times
Thursday, September 24, 2026
3:15 PM - 3:35 PM
The modern CIO role extends far beyond systems and infrastructure – technology leadership now demands enterprise-level strategy, commercial fluency and the ability to adapt for strategic agility. This panel explores how CIOs are shaping business direction, building trust with boards and communicating technology’s value in terms of growth, resilience and…