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Why Megabuyte

The UK tech sector’s networking powerhouse

For over a decade, Megabuyte’s events have played a unique role in fostering unmatched peer-to-peer interactions within the UK tech sector. In an open and confidential knowledge-sharing environment, CEOs can draw upon their peers’ expertise; tap into the knowledge of our industry-leading analysts and connect with the most highly engaged non-executives, investors, and advisers in the UK tech sector.

How we stand out from the crowd
First and foremost, we are not an events business. We are a research business that introduced events into its research activities in order to facilitate CxO:analyst dialogue and to discuss industry trends in a Chatham House rules, peer-to-peer environment.

Over the years, the quality of the attendees at our events, and the quality of knowledge sharing, and the resulting demand, has driven a significant expansion of our events programme to its current format with a mix of analyst-led sector insight and direct peer learning around key strategic and operational issues. We are always guided by what CEOs want to know in order to improve business performance.

Our events are made possible through a carefully curated sponsor roster, focused on investors and advisers who have a genuine involvement with the UK tech sector and are actively invested in upholding the quality ethos of our events.
Getting involved
For CEOs, event access is part of an annual subscription, which also includes access to the intelligence on the megabuyte.com research platform. For investors and advisers, access to events is available through sponsorship, and is only available to Megabuyte subscribers.

You cannot attend events on a pay-as-you-go basis or unbundle them from a subscription.
A balanced mix of CEOs and investors/advisers
We maintain a stringent ratio of at least 2:1 CEO to investor or adviser at our events. Access for investors and advisers is carefully regulated and limited to a select number of sponsoring organisations that we believe align strategically and meet the appropriate calibre for our CxO subscriber base.

520

CEOs networked or connected

2024 networking highlights

500+

UK tech companies participating

158

Investors & advisers actively engaged

500+

UK tech companies participating

158

Investors & advisers actively engaged

2024 networking highlights
CEO events programme

Dates for your diary

28

JAN 2025

State-of-the-Nation: Setting the Strategic Agenda for 2025 and Beyond

WORKING BREAKFAST
THE SOHO HOTEL

A 2025 scene-setter for UK tech CEOs, this working breakfast, led by Megabuyte Founder & Chairman Ian Spence, offers insights on key influences shaping product & service strategies, progress on AI adoption within Megabuyte’s AI Strategy Framework, and data-driven context for exit strategies.

06

FEB 2025

CEO Private Dinner

PRIVATE DINNER
KING STREET TOWNHOUSE, MANCHESTER

Megabuyte CEO private dinners are our most exclusive event format, bringing together six to eight CEOs to exchange ideas and solutions for key business challenges.

26

FEB 2025

Live event

Sector Seminar: IT Consulting

EVENING FORUM
CHARLOTTE STREET HOTEL

Discover the key insights CEOs need to shape 2025 strategies. This seminar blends market analysis with real-world lessons, offering benchmarks for success, valuation trends, and sustainable growth strategies—plus candid advice from seasoned leaders to navigate the challenges of scaling IT Consulting businesses.

20

MAR 2025

Live event

Megabuyte100 Awards

AWARDS DINNER
CARLTON TOWER JUMERIAH

The most highly respected UK tech sector awards event, revealing the top 100 best-performing tech companies and exceptional achievers as determined by our industry-leading Megabuyte Scorecard.

01

Apr 2025

Live event

Chair & Non-exec Dinner

ROUNDTABLE DINNER
ONE ALDWYCH

Chairs and non-executives from private equity-backed UK tech companies share learning and insights around topical subjects relevant to driving value creation and helping to guide the strategic direction of their respective boards.

03

APR 2025

Live event

CFO Masterclass

MORNING CONFERENCE
BANKSIDE HOTEL

As part of Megabuyte’s new CFO programme, the CFO Masterclass equips CFOs with strategies for tackling AI, liquidity events, M&A, and data optimisation. It’s designed to address the evolving expectations of CFOs as both financial stewards and strategic partners.

08

APR 2025

Live event

Megabuyte50 Private Dinner

PRIVATE DINNER
CORRIGAN'S MAYFAIR

Megabuyte CEO private dinners are our most exclusive event format, bringing together six to eight CEOs to share strategies and insights for addressing strategic business challenges. This dinner will focus on leaders from companies featured in our Megabuyte50 award series.

13

MAY 2025

Live event

Sector Seminar: Health & Social Care

EVENING FORUM
VENUE COMING SOON

An industry-focused deep-dive, featuring forward-looking market updates from Megabuyte analysts and in-depth panel discussion featuring exemplar UK tech companies, followed by networking.

15

MAY 2025

Live event

Emerging Stars CEO Private Dinner

PRIVATE DINNER
BENARES RESTAURANT

Megabuyte CEO private dinners are our most exclusive event format, bringing together six to eight CEOs to share strategies and insights for addressing strategic business challenges. This dinner will focus on leaders from companies featured in our Emerging Stars award series.

22&23

MAY 2025

Live event

Scale-up CEOStrategy Offsite

TWO-DAY RESIDENTIAL
THE GROVE

New for 2025: Our scale-up programme is designed to support the founders of growing Software and ICT Services companies. This inaugural flagship event focuses on strategies for value optimisation as businesses prepare for their first liquidity event.

5&6

JUN 2025

Live event

Mid-market CEOStrategy Offsite

TWO-DAY RESIDENTIAL
FAIRMONT WINDSOR PARK

Our flagship CEO gathering and a unique two-day forum for idea exchange, knowledge sharing, and closed networking focused on navigating strategy and operational execution.

18

JUN 2025

Live event

International Expansion

WORKING BREAKFAST
CHARLOTTE STREET HOTEL

Our breakfast series is geared towards enhancing strategic planning and operational execution by sharing practical, experience-based best practices

26

JUN 2025

Live event

Sector Seminar: Cyber Security

EVENING FORUM
VENUE COMING SOON

An industry-focused deep-dive, featuring forward-looking market updates from Megabuyte analysts and in-depth panel discussion featuring exemplar UK tech companies, followed by networking.

02

Jul 2025

Live event

CFO Roundtable Dinner

ROUNDTABLE DINNER
SCOTT'S MAYFAIR

New for 2025: Megabuyte CFO roundtable dinners bring together financial leaders from scale-up and mid-market Software & ICT Services companies to explore critical financial challenges and strategies, exchanging insights they can share with their boards. Part of our new CFO programme.

24

SEP 2025

Live event

Sector Seminar: Fintech

EVENING FORUM
VENUE COMING SOON

An industry-focused deep-dive, featuring forward-looking market updates from Megabuyte analysts and in-depth panel discussion featuring exemplar UK tech companies, followed by networking.

01

OCT 2025

Live event

Megabuyte50 Private Dinner

PRIVATE DINNER
VENUE COMING SOON

Megabuyte CEO private dinners are our most exclusive event format, bringing together six to eight CEOs to share strategies and insights for addressing strategic business challenges. This dinner will focus on leaders from companies featured in our Megabuyte50 award series.

07

OCT 2025

Live event

CFO Roundtable Dinner

ROUNDTABLE DINNER
VENUE COMING SOON

New for 2025: Megabuyte CFO roundtable dinners bring together financial leaders from scale-up and mid-market Software & ICT Services companies to explore critical financial challenges and strategies, exchanging insights they can share with their boards. Part of our new CFO programme.

14

OCT 2025

Live event

Emerging Stars CEO Private Dinner

PRIVATE DINNER
VENUE COMING SOON

Megabuyte CEO private dinners are our most exclusive event format, bringing together six to eight CEOs to share strategies and insights for addressing strategic business challenges. This dinner will focus on leaders from companies featured in our Emerging Stars award series.

16

OCT 2025

Live event

Chair & Non-exec Dinner

ROUNDTABLE DINNER
CORRIGAN'S MAYFAIR

Chairs and non-executives from private equity-backed UK tech companies share learning and insights around topical subjects relevant to driving value creation and helping to guide the strategic direction of their respective boards.

06

NOV 2025

Live event

Sector Seminar: ICT Channel

ONE-DAY FORUM
VENUE COMING SOON

An in-depth exploration of pivotal industry trends within the channel ecosystem, featuring forward-looking market updates presented by Megabuyte’s expert analysts, and strategic and operational insights from CEOs of exemplar companies representing key areas of channel activity.

11

NOV 2025

Live event

CEO Private Dinner

PRIVATE DINNER
VENUE COMING SOON

Megabuyte CEO private dinners are our most exclusive event format, bringing together six to eight CEOs to exchange ideas and solutions for key business challenges.

13

NOV 2025

Live event

Sector Seminar: Human Capital Management

EVENING FORUM
VENUE COMING SOON

An industry-focused deep-dive, featuring forward-looking market updates from Megabuyte analysts and in-depth panel discussion featuring exemplar UK tech companies, followed by networking.

19

NOV 2025

Live event

Transitioning from Founder-led to Professional Leadership

WORKING BREAKFAST
CHARLOTTE STREET HOTEL

Our breakfast series is geared towards enhancing strategic planning and operational execution by sharing practical, experience-based best practices.

Ready to become a member of our industry-leading CEO events programme?

Benefits

Reasons to get involved

Unrivalled Peer Insights

Megabuyte events are renowned for cultivating meaningful connections. Engage with peers, grandees, and non-execs sharing candid insights, and learning (good and bad) from real experiences. It's not just about networking; it's about insight and alliances that help drive your business forward.

Actionable Intelligence

We understand the challenges faced by tech CEOs and our events focus on delivering actionable insights tailored to those issues. No generic advice – only practical, evidence-based strategies designed to optimise your company's growth.

Expert Perspectives

Gain access to unparalleled industry expertise. Megabuyte analysts don't just observe trends; they decode them to deliver strategic guidance that can transform your business trajectory.

Meet Leading Investors & Advisers

Connections are everything. Get to know the UK tech sector’s leading investors and advisers, forging connections to secure funding, drive value creation, and realise liquidity goals.

Ready to become a member of our industry-leading CEO events programme?

Our sponsors

Meet our sponsors

Our events are made possible through a carefully curated sponsor roster, focused on investors and advisers who have a genuine involvement with the UK tech sector and are actively invested in upholding the quality ethos of our events.

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