IT’s a Marathon

Tuesday, 1 July 2025, 6:30pm - 9:00pm

BCS Hertfordshire Branch is pleased to promote this event organised by BCS London Central Branch.

Join us for an engaging talk from an industry expert on navigating the continual change within the IT sector, followed by optional networking and refreshments for those attending in person.

Synopsis

The IT industry is a constant marathon of change. Come and hear our high-profile speaker, Jillian Moore, share her insights and advice, drawn from significant industry experience, on:

  • The current state of the IT market
  • How the industry is evolving and emerging trends
  • What it’s like to work in IT today
  • Practical and mental strategies for coping with continual change
  • Building resilience and embracing transformation

Speaker Profile:

Photo of Jillian Moore

Jillian Moore – Digital Transformation Consultant, previously Global Advisory Lead at Avanade and currently Chair, London Sport.

Jillian is a veteran digital transformation leader with nearly 30 years’ experience across the IT and consulting sectors. She has held senior roles at Avanade, LogicaCMG, PublicisSapient, Slalom, and Atos, most recently serving as Global Advisory Lead and Executive Sponsor for Sustainability and Wellbeing at Avanade.

Her work has centred on the intersection of technology, business, and people — with a particular focus on the human impact of large-scale transformation, including the rise of AI and its implications for workforce wellbeing, culture, and leadership.

In parallel, Jillian has chaired London Sport, a government-backed non-profit using physical activity to promote mental health and social good.

Currently on a career break, she is raising awareness for London Sport by running all seven Abbott World Marathon Majors in under a year to highlight the importance of taking on a personal challenge to support mental health.

Timings

18:30 Arrival (light refreshments for in-person attendees)
19:00 Lecture commences
20:00 Lecture finishes (optional Q&A afterwards)
20:30 Event closes

Location

BCS, The Chartered Institute for IT London Office, Ground Floor
25 Copthall Avenue London EC2R 7BP

Cost

From £1.66 online or £4.87 in person for BCS members; from £4.87 online or £11.29 in person for non-members.

Booking

Get tickets: https://1july2025londoncentral.eventbrite.co.uk/

Last updated 27th June, 2025 at 2:22pm