24Aug, 2026

IT Leadership Meetup

Summary

Outsourced IT or in-house IT? There's no one-size-fits-all answer. Join us for an exclusive roundtable bringing together senior technology leaders to discuss the realities of both approaches. As organisations continue to review their IT strategy, this event offers a unique opportunity to hear honest perspectives from peers who have experienced the benefits, challenges and trade-offs of outsourcing, building internal teams, and adopting hybrid models. Designed specifically for CIOs, IT Directors, Heads of IT and senior technology decision-makers, this is a collaborative discussion focused on sharing experiences, practical insights and lessons learned - not sales pitches.

Speaker

Stuart Kennedy

Principal Recruitment Consultant

About this event

Outsourced IT vs In-House IT: Finding the Right Balance

As technology strategies continue to evolve, organisations are increasingly asking the same question: Should we outsource our IT function, build in-house capability, or adopt a hybrid approach?

Join fellow technology leaders for an interactive roundtable exploring the realities of outsourced and in-house IT. Rather than debating which model is "best", this event is designed to encourage open conversation around the experiences, successes and challenges organisations have faced when making these strategic decisions.

Our guest speakers will each share their perspective before opening the discussion to the room, creating an opportunity for attendees to contribute their own experiences and learn from others facing similar challenges.

Discussion Topics Include:

  • When outsourcing delivers the greatest value
  • The hidden challenges of outsourced IT
  • Building, developing and retaining an in-house IT team
  • Security, governance and accountability
  • Cost versus long-term value
  • Hybrid IT models and what works in practice

Agenda
Welcome & introductions
Guest speaker presentations
Three industry leaders will share their experiences and perspectives.
Roundtable discussion & Q&A
An open discussion encouraging attendees to share challenges, lessons learned and best practice.
Networking
Continue the conversation with fellow technology leaders over refreshments.
This event is ideal for CIOs, IT Directors, Heads of IT and senior technology decision-makers looking to gain practical insights from peers and explore how different organisations are approaching their IT strategy.

Date and time

Mon 24 Aug, 2026
01:00 pm

Location

MCS Group, The Ewart, 3 Bedford St