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Join us for the Bechtle Technology Summit 2025.

Thursday 20th November
Mercedes-Benz World, Surrey | 9:30 - 22:00

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Agenda*.

Our agenda for the day will take you on a journey through the Bechtle solutions and services. With a special guest speaker, inspiring keynotes, a vendor village, interesting breakout sessions, plus exclusive access to some of the best onsite experiences at Mercedes-Benz World, what more could you need?

Want to know more about each plenary keynote? Click the link below to find out more.

Plenary Keynotes

09:30 – 10:00	Welcome breakfast with tea/coffee at the Vendor Village
10:00 – 10:15	An introduction from Bechtle
10:20 – 10:45	Technology trends 2026+ - by Alastair Edwards from Canalys
10:50 – 11:15	Facing Reality: Hacking Facial Recognition – by Jake Moore from ESET
11:20 - 11:45	Self Driving Network - Myth or Reality – with Simon Wilson from HPE Aruba Networks
11:45 – 12:10	Break and Vendor Village

From 12:10 to 16:10, you're in the driving seat.

Create your track and make your way to the destination - our final plenary keynote and evening entertainment.
How will you get there? Will you stay on the same track or switch lanes?
The choice is yours.

Please note - alongside the optional tracks listed below, the Vendor Village will also remain open throughout the day for you to browse.

Want to know more about each option? Click the link below to find out more.

Choose your track

	Option 1 Track: Security	Option 2 Track: Modern Workplace	Option 3 Track: Innovation & AI	Option 4 Workshops	Option 5 Roundtables
12:10 – 12:40	Ransomware Reality Check: Frontline Lessons in Defence and Recovery - Panel Discussion	The Intelligent Workspace - with Neat	Driving Human Progress - with Dell Technologies	Smart Scanning, Smarter Workflows: HP’s Approach to Digitisation & Automation - with HP	How Can Strong Partnerships Solve Public Sector IT Challenges? - with Bechtle
12:45 - 13:15	Stop Buying New Toys - with Fortinet	AI-Powered & Secured by Google. Say hello to a new era of mobile and computing - with Google	Path to Zero Emissions Computing - with Lenovo	Experience Reimagined: Hands on with HP’s Workforce Experience Platform - with HP	How do we make supporting global users easier? - with Bechtle
13:15 – 14:30	Lunch and Vendor Village
14:30 – 15:00	Beyond Headlines: People, Process, and Technology to Defend Against Ransomware Groups - with Security HQ	The Intelligent Workspace (repeat) - with Neat	Driving Human Progress (repeat) - with Dell Technologies	Empowering SMBs: HP + Snapdragon for Smarter, Faster Business - with Qualcomm Technologies	What Does Efficient Procurement Really Look Like? - with Bechtle
15:05 – 15:35	Stop Buying New Toys (repeat) - with Fortinet	AI-Powered & Secured by Google. Say hello to a new era of mobile and computing (repeat) - with Google	AI, Trust, and Strategic Risk: Who Owns the Future of Decision-Making? - Panel Discussion	Detected. Removed… But what next? A Blue Team Perspective - with ESET	Is ‘Co-Managed IT’ the smart way to scale in 2026 and beyond? - with Bechtle
15:40 – 16:10	Beyond Headlines: People, Process, and Technology to Defend Against Ransomware Groups (repeat) - with Security HQ	Meeting Fatigue: Reclaiming Time in the Age of Calendar Overload - Panel Discussion	Path to Zero Emissions Computing (repeat) - with Lenovo	Connected Network Intelligence for a Smarter Building - with Qolcom & HPE	Drive your tech procurement and steer clear of legal potholes - with HCR Legal

At 16:15, we'll invite everyone to return to the main theatre space for our final sessions of the day, ahead of the evening entertainment.

16:25 – 17:10	A Fireside Chat and Audience Q&A with Sarah Willingham and Neil Sawyer.
17:10 – 17:15	Competition winners and close
17:15 – 22:00	Evening entertainment

*agenda subject to change.
**Food is provided. Please let us know if you have any special dietary requirements during registration, or email beth.tomlins@bechtle.com

Join us for some evening entertainment*

We couldn't bring you to such an exciting venue without giving you the opportunity to test drive the activities on site. Once the main content concludes, join us in the evening for exclusive access to a fantastic range of onsite entertainment at Mercedes-Benz World including:

Networking and Drinks.

Join the Bechtle team and our exhibitors for an engaging evening of networking, conversation, and refreshments.

FastTrax Slot-Car Racing.

Go head-to-head in a 10-lap race around a scale model of the Mercedes-Benz handling track.

F1™ Simulator Experience.

Take on a five-lap challenge in F1® 25 by EA SPORTS™, built to mirror the intensity of real-world racing.

Exclusive Venue Tours.

Discover Mercedes-Benz World with guided evening access to key exhibits and behind-the-scenes areas.

Bespoke F1™ Simulators.

Race side-by-side in Mercedes’ custom simulators for a competitive and immersive experience.

Plus! 4x4 Passenger Rides

Buckle up for an off-road experience in a 4x4, driven by expert instructors over rugged terrain.

^{*Please note that spaces for all of these activities are limited. A booking system will be put in place closer to the event, where spaces will be offered on a first come, first served basis.}

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