Key technology issues for financial services sector debated at the Financial Services IT Summit
IT professionals from the UK's financial services sector join with industry and technology thought leaders to debate the sector's biggest issues.
CNET Networks UK today announced the Financial Services IT Summit conference is to take place on 17 October 2005 at the Renaissance Chancery Court, London.
The Financial Services IT Summit provides an unrivalled forum to hear the latest thinking and arguments on emerging technologies and strategies specific to the financial services sector. Developed in consultation with leading IT figures from the industry, the event features a mixture of prominent keynote speakers, panel discussions and breakout sessions designed to inform and inspire an audience of senior IT professionals.
Speaker and programme highlights include:
- Gary Price, CIO, Egg and David Lester, CIO, London Stock Exchange debating the evolving role CIOs play in the boardroom
- JP Rangaswami, Global CIO, Dresdner Kleinwort Wasserstein, discussing the implications of outsourcing
- Paul Wood, CSO, UBS on the security risks faced by financial institutions on a daily basis
- Darryl Salmons, IS Director, FSA, will give an overview of the implications of the regulatory changes affecting the financial services industry
- Matthew Gouldstone, Director of IT Strategy, Prudential will explain the rationale behind making technology decisions
For the full conference programme and list of speakers, visit www.fs-itsummit.co.uk
Steve Pattenden, Managing Director of conference organisers The European Technology Forum, said "It's impossible to understate the importance of making the right strategic technology decisions for financial services organisations. It's an enormously competitive sector and CIOs are under pressure to find technology solutions that can drive performance and provide competitive advantage. The aim of this conference is to help them to do just that by providing information, insights and inspiration."
What: Financial Services IT Summit
When: Monday 17th October
Where: Renaissance Chancery Court, London
Find out more and register: www.fs-itsummit.co.uk
About The European Technology Forum
The European Technology Forum is a leading events and membership network for senior executives working in, advising or serving the technology industry. Its top class events include Government IT, the Innovation and Growth Summit and the Mobility Summit, as well as a number of private label events for corporate clients focused on connecting vendors and marketers.
About CNET Networks UK
CNET Networks UK is a part of CNET Networks Inc. (NASDAQ: CNET) a leading interactive publishing company headquartered in the US, with offices in 12 countries globally. The UK office was established in 2003. CNET Networks UK focuses on the business technology and consumer entertainment categories through five UK-focused websites: Builder UK, silicon.com, ZDNet.co.uk, CNET.co.uk and GameSpot UK. CNET Networks UK also delivers one-to-one services through its direct marketing arm CNET Direct; and events through the European Technology Forum.
