CWO Dinner • UK • Security
Defend your retail brand and customers, with innovative cybersecurity
Network with an exclusive group of industry experts, over fine dining, and the latest strategies for securing retail reputation and customer experience
2 places remaining
When
Thursday, 7th November
18:30 – 21:30 GMT
Where
Spring,
London
Who
Security, IT, and CX leaders
Hosted by
Business insights
You are invited to join a select group of retail leaders for an unmissable evening, courtesy of Chief Wine Officer & Akamai. At the award-winning Spring right in the heart of London, you’ll mingle with the brightest minds in your field, discussing shared challenges and insight in a confidential setting over luxury cuisine. You’ll meet with Matt Payne, Regional Director for EMEA at Akamai. Together, you and your fellow guests will explore cutting-edge approaches to fortifying online reputation and experiences against the next wave of digital threats. Meanwhile, you’ll be treated to a fine wine tasting experience from one of just 421 Masters of Wine in the world. Can we reserve your seat?
In online retail, your brand is the single most valuable asset. That’s why protecting it needs to be at the top of your agenda. As fraud increased by over 700% for retail in the second half of 2023, the pressure is on to innovate and evolve within an ever-changing threat landscape. Thankfully, enterprises like yours are seeing huge success with a modern strategy that fortifies across all digital channels, securing customer journeys, website performance, reputation and revenue. Flexible enough to adapt for peak ecommerce events, these forward-thinking organisations are defending what matters most. Join us at this unique event where you can find out how to do the same at your organisation.
Key discussion points
- How the pandemic forever changed the digital threat
- The risk of abusive bots on your retail customer journey, and how to overcome them
- Cybersecurity strategies for building lasting resiliency in retail
This exclusive networking experience is open to just 12 security, IT, and CX leaders from organisations in Greater London. Invite a relevant senior colleague by contacting the Event Director – but places are filling fast, so secure yours now.
What to expect
Business insights
Engage around topical subject matters contextualised by short, sharp thought leadership speeches. You’ll gain relevant business insights and real-world examples of how to put these into practice.
Industry networking
You’ll meet subject matter experts, industry leaders, and some of the best minds in your field. This is a chance to make valuable connections with your peers around your sector’s most pressing topics.
Wine and dine
Enjoy an expert-led wine tasting and fine dining experience at five-star restaurants and hotels around the world. You’ll also take part in some light competition to crown a new Chief Wine Officer. Soft drink options are also available for those who prefer an alcohol-free experience.
Guest pledge
Come prepared to contribute to discussions, think about anything specific you might like to learn, and please let us know if you won’t be able to make it on the night. We’ll take care of the rest, including introducing you to the event sponsor. So you can just enjoy the experience and tasting.
Speakers and hosts
Matt Payne
EMEA Regional Director, Akamai
Peter McCombie MW
Master of Wine
Ciara Hazelwood
Chief Wine Officer
Your venue
London’s first single-use plastic free restaurant
Top 100 restaurant: Estrella Damm National Restaurant Awards
Dining in the iconic Somerset House
Spring brings warmth and elegance within a beautiful dining space set in the New Wing of the iconic Somerset House, in the arts and cultural heart of London. At Spring, food is celebrated for its conviviality and the joyfulness of sharing seasonal produce prepared by a team that prides itself on celebrating what grows and blossoms around them.
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Hosted by
Akamai powers and protects life online. The most innovative companies worldwide choose Akamai to secure and deliver their digital experiences — helping billions of people live, work, and play every day. With the world’s largest and most trusted edge platform, Akamai keeps apps, code, and experiences closer to users — and threats farther away. Learn more about Akamai’s security, content delivery, and edge compute products and services at www.akamai.com.
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What to expect from
CWO Dinner?
Exclusive insights. New connections. Premium wines.This is the CWO experience.
Held at some of the finest restaurants and hotels around the world, CWO Dinner events offer an unforgettable networking experience. Hear from expert speakers while making new connections over fine dining and curated wine tasting.
After an insightful discussion, one guest will be declared the evening’s ‘Chief Wine Officer’. Will you be the best taster in the room?
From business insights to peer networking and the famous CWO competition, find out more here.