# IDC: FutureTech Summit UK 2026

- Dates: 5 November 2026
- Location: County Hall, London, United Kingdom
- Organiser: International Data Corporation
- Industry: Cybersecurity

## About

The IDC European FutureTech Summit brings together senior technology leaders to examine how organisations can scale artificial intelligence across cloud and enterprise platforms. Held at County Hall in London, the event targets CTOs, CIOs, IT architects, and heads of digital transformation who are navigating the complex transition from AI experimentation to full operational deployment.

## Official links

- [Official website](https://event.idc.com/event/futuretech-summit-uk/)
- [Registration](https://events.idc.com/0lEOq1)
- [Agenda](https://event.idc.com/event/futuretech-summit-uk/agenda/)

## Topics

- About the IDC European FutureTech Summit
- Infrastructure Modernisation and Cloud-Native Architectures
- Unified Data Platforms and Integration Challenges
- Agentic AI and Autonomous Operations
- Governance, Compliance, and Responsible AI Adoption
- Addressing the AI and Cloud Skills Gap
- Strategic Value for Technology Leaders

## Speakers

- Archana Venkatraman, Senior Director Research, Cloud Data Management, IDC
- Filippo Vanara, IDC
- Duncan Brown, Group Vice President, IDC Europe, IDC

## Where to stay

- **The Clermont**: 70 m from the venue, London, WC2N 5HR
- **The Z Hotel Trafalgar**: 170 m from the venue, 53 Chandos Place, London
  - [Hotel website](https://www.thezhotels.com/hotels/trafalgar/)
  - Phone: +44 20 3841 0872
- **Citadines Trafalgar Square**: 170 m from the venue, 18-21 Northumberland Avenue, London, WC2N 5EA
  - [Hotel website](http://www.citadines.com/uk/london/trafalgar_square.html)
  - Phone: +44 20 7766 3700
- **Hotel The Grand at Trafalgar Square**: 180 m from the venue, London
- **Club Quarters Hotel**: 180 m from the venue
- **hub by Premier Inn**: 200 m from the venue, 110 St Martin's Lane, London, WC2N 4BA
  - [Hotel website](https://www.premierinn.com/gb/en/hotels/england/greater-london/london/hub-london-covent-garden.html)
- **St Martins Lane Hotel**: 220 m from the venue, 45 St Martin's Lane, London, WC2N 4HX
  - [Hotel website](https://all.accor.com/hotel/B5D3/index.fr.shtml)
  - Phone: +44 20 7300 5500
- **Great Scotland Yard Hotel**: 240 m from the venue, 5 stars, 3-5 Great Scotland Yard, London, SW1A 2HN
  - [Hotel website](https://www.hyatt.com/unbound-collection/en-US/lhrub-great-scotland-yard)
  - Phone: +44 2079254700

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