Build the Foundations of a Proactive, Intelligent Enterprise
CIO WaterCooler Live brings together senior IT leaders for a day of insight, discussion and peer‑to‑peer learning focused on the challenges shaping modern enterprises.
We will be attending CIO WaterCooler Live 2026 to engage with CIOs and technology leaders navigating increasing pressure to deliver resilience, intelligence and agility, while breaking free from the reactive infrastructure models of the past.
Join us in London to explore how proactive, intelligent infrastructure enables organisations to move faster, operate smarter and prepare confidently for what comes next.
When: 17th June | 9.30am – 5pm
Where: Merchant Taylors’ Hall London
Event Summary
CIO WaterCooler Live is a full‑day, in‑person event designed to foster meaningful conversations across the CIO community. Through panels, workshops and breakout sessions, the agenda explores leadership, AI, operating models, security and the future of enterprise IT.
We will be on site throughout the day, connecting with attendees and sharing practical insight on building resilient on‑prem and cloud infrastructure, embedding security by design, and enabling AI‑ready operations, without disruption.
Key takeaways
Reactive IT Is Now a Strategic Liability
Outdated infrastructure models expose organisations to rising costs, operational risk and reduced agility. Proactive enterprises designed to anticipate change are now the benchmark for success.
Intelligent Infrastructure Is the New Competitive Edge
Resilience, data sovereignty, embedded security and AI‑ready networks are essential foundations for enterprises operating at speed and scale.
The Pathway from Reactive to Proactive
How Trust enables confident modernisation through resilient hybrid infrastructure, built‑in security and proactive managed services—supporting AI adoption and long‑term enterprise readiness.
Live speaker session
Breakout session
In 2026, the greatest risk facing CIOs is no longer cyber threats alone, but reliance on outdated infrastructure models that cannot support the speed, intelligence and resilience modern organisations demand.
This session explores how CIOs can move away from reactive firefighting toward proactive, intelligent operations built for AI, automation and continuous change. Attendees will learn what defines a proactive enterprise, including resilience, data sovereignty, integrated security and AI‑ready networks. Trust Systems supports this transition through resilient on‑prem and cloud infrastructure, strong security layers and proactive managed services, enabling leaders to modernise without disruption.
Speaker Spotlight: Will Curtis
Will Curtis is a dynamic technical leader with over 15 years of hands‑on experience in network architecture and delivery. Known for designing resilient, high‑performance solutions across multiple sectors, Will combines deep technical expertise with a strong customer focus and a passion for practical innovation. His perspective helps organisations cut through complexity and translate emerging technology into meaningful business outcomes.
Meet us at CIO WaterCooler Live
If you’re attending CIO WaterCooler Live, we’d love to connect. Book time with our team during the event to discuss how your organisation can move from reactive IT to a proactive, intelligent enterprise, ready for AI, automation and continuous change.
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