CWO Dinner • UK • Cloud

The AI-powered business: Reimagining migration and modernisation

Taste fine wines and network with an exclusive selection of your peers at the highly-anticipated return of this event—this time at the luxurious Fortnum & Mason in Picadilly.
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When

Tuesday 4th November
18:15 – 21:30 GMT

Where

Fortnum & Mason,
London

Who

Cross-industry business leaders

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Business insights

Back by popular demand, you’re invited to an exclusive CWO Dinner experience; courtesy of Chief Wine Officer & Amazon Web Services (AWS). Join 28 hand-selected business leaders for a transformative evening exploring how AI is revolutionising cloud migration and modernisation. From the prestigious Fortnum & Mason private dining suite, you’ll engage with AI and cloud transformation experts over a gourmet three-course meal and a curated fine wine tasting experience led by celebrated wine expert, Libby Brodie—recently named as number 19 on Drinks Retailing’s ‘Top 100 Most Influential in Drink’ list. Can we reserve you a seat?

In today’s digital landscape, organisations are increasingly harnessing AI to address the complexities of cloud migration and drive modernisation at scale. At this event, you’ll discover how generative AI and machine learning are reshaping this journey, streamlining processes, and orchestrating business transformations at unprecedented speed and scale. Market-leaders like Kurtosys, The Body Coach, and Zego are already using this approach to cut compute costs by 50% and improve app performance by 80%—and you can do the same.

Key discussion points

AI-powered tools to accelerate migration and drive innovation while optimising costs
How to ensure security and compliance through your migration and modernisation journey
Navigating the common cloud migration pitfalls with actionable insights

This exclusive networking experience is open to just 28 cross-industry business leaders in Greater London. Invite a relevant senior colleague by contacting the Event Director—but seats are limited, so book yours today.

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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.

Who's attending

A few confirmed attendees: Equals money, Blue light card, Cult Wines, Ten Lifestyle Group, isam, Atria AI, Group GTI, Valutrades and Tangent.

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Wine expert

Libby Brodie

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Libby Brodie is a qualified wine consultant, founder of Bacchus & Brodie Wine Consultancy and City AM’s wine columnist with her regular ‘Wine Down Wednesday: Wine Without the Snobbery’ page.

Shortlisted as Emerging Wine Communicator of the Year, Libby writes for many publications, including Club Oenologique and Cosmopolitan, and has presented on TV, radio, and various podcasts.

Host speaker

Jonathan Allen

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As Director of Enterprise Strategy, Jonathan works with global enterprises to share lessons, experiences and strategies for how the cloud can help increase speed and agility while devoting more resources to customers. He’s worked with thousands of customers since joining AWS, and specializes in complex cloud migrations, keynoting on this topic seven times in as many years at the AWS annual re:Invent conference. He’s also co-authored the AWS book, Reaching Cloud Velocity, which is now in its second edition.

Wine expert

Libby Brodie

Libby Brodie

Libby Brodie is a qualified wine consultant, founder of Bacchus & Brodie Wine Consultancy and City AM’s wine columnist with her regular ‘Wine Down Wednesday: Wine Without the Snobbery’ page.

Shortlisted as Emerging Wine Communicator of the Year, Libby writes for many publications, including Club Oenologique and Cosmopolitan, and has presented on TV, radio, and various podcasts.

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Thanks for last night – I am very choosey about events I go to and was genuinely impressed with last night. An excellent evening with just the right balance of networking, good food and an interesting mix of people.

– Matt Hodgson, Digital Director, The Thinking Traveller

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Your venue

Dining curated by one of Britain's best loved brands
Hosted inside the famous Picadilly flagship location
Founded in 1707

The Fortnum & Mason private dining experience is one of personalised luxury and excellence. Founded in 1707, F&M has long hosted some of the most well-loved experiences in London. In their exclusive private dining space, guests can expect flawless attention to detail, a personal touch, and excellent food and wine to match the service.

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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?

Find out what our previous guests say about our events.

From business insights to peer networking and the famous CWO competition, find out more here.

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