Join us for Elevate 2026
KIMPTON CLOCKTOWER & WYNWOOD LANES, MANCHESTER
THURSDAY 11TH JUNE, 9.30AM – 4PM
LIMA Elevate
Join LIMA for Elevate, the event that unpacks how the latest technology is driving positive outcomes for organisations.
This edition of Elevate sets its sights on the future of work and how your organisation can be at the forefront of a new era of technology.
We’ll explore Microsoft’s vision for the AI-powered organisation and bringing AI agents from concept to reality. We’ll also learn lessons from a team working on the frontlines of global cybersecurity every day. Expect a fantastic day of practical insights, honest conversations and the usual sprinkling of LIMA fun and games!
Elevate includes a free welcome breakfast and lunch, plus an afternoon slot at Wynwood Lanes for bowling, pool and darts.
Why attend?
- Hear directly from Microsoft on what the future-ready organisation looks like in practice, and how to assess where you are on that journey
- Get practical with AI agents: real-world examples and a clear view of where to start
- Understand the current threat landscape from a team working on the frontline of global cybersecurity, and what it means for your security posture
- Put your questions to a panel of technology leaders, customers and partners in an open, audience-driven discussion
- Connect with peers who are navigating the same challenges
- Free breakfast, lunch and an afternoon at Wynwood Lanes (with drinks, bowling, pool and darts)
Who should attend?
Elevate is the event for you if you are:
- An IT director, head of IT or CTO looking for practical insight on AI and security
- A senior IT manager responsible for strategy, platforms, innovation or digital transformation
- A technology decision-maker exploring how AI agents could work for your organisation
- An IT leader who wants to understand the evolving threat landscape and what it means for your security posture
- Anyone who wants a realistic, peer-level conversation about where technology is heading, and how to get there
Session 1 - Keynote
The frontier firm: A blueprint for the AI-powered organisation
Paul Cawley, Partner Development Manager, Microsoft
Microsoft has a vision for the future of business. It’s one where organisations evolve from relying purely on people and processes, to deploying AI-based agents that work alongside their teams, unlocking new levels of productivity and growth. They call it “the frontier firm.”
In this opening keynote, Paul will set out what that frontier vision looks like in practice, mapping the journey from today’s ways of working towards an organisation that is leaner, faster and more capable. Crucially, the session will also explore how to assess where you’re up to on your frontier journey, and how to plan the next steps.
Session 2
LIMA AI agents in practice: From concept to action
Ollie Potts, Head of Product and Presales, LIMA
Martin Ingham, CTO, LIMA
This session is about cutting through the noise around the agentic hype and getting practical about AI agents.
Ollie and Martin take a practical look at AI agents: what they are, where they add value, and what the real-world experience of adopting them looks like, both within LIMA and across our customer base.
Expect real-world examples and a clear view of where to start.
Session 3
Securing the frontier: Cyber essentials, cyber threats, and what it takes to stay protected
Dave Allan, CEO, Cysiam
The frontier journey promises much. But a more connected, AI-enabled organisation also means a broader attack surface.
In this session Cysiam CEO Dave – whose team works on the frontline of global cybersecurity, countering threats from nation-state actors and organised cybercrime – will give an intelligence-led picture of the threats facing organisations right now, and what that means for the way you think about your security posture.
We’ll explore how frameworks like Cyber Essentials provide a critical foundation, what good looks like as your organisation evolves, and the practical steps you can take to make sure your ambitions for innovation don’t leave you vulnerable.
Session 4 - Panel
The frontier in practice: Navigating the road ahead
The AI-powered organisation is an exciting destination, but the road there is rarely straightforward. In this closing session, we put the challenges on the table.
Join LIMA and a panel of customers and partners for an open, audience-driven discussion about what it takes to make the frontier vision a reality.
From getting your data in order and building trust in AI-driven processes, to the practical and cultural hurdles that are catching organisations out.
Bring your questions. The panel will bring the answers.
Meet your speakers
Ollie Potts | Head of Product and Presales | LIMA
Ollie is Head of Product and Presales here at LIMA. He develops market-leading, insight-based solutions and support offerings that deliver outstanding service to every customer.
Martin Ingham | CTO | LIMA
Martin joined Team LIMA in 2011 as an Infrastructure Consultant, progressed through the ranks to Solutions Architect, Head of Technical Solutions and Technical Director before finally being appointed as Chief Technical Officer in 2022. During his time at LIMA, he has supported the technical team at all levels, delivering insight-led IT services and solutions that provide real business benefits.
Dave Allan | CEO | CYSIAM
Dave is the Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director of CYS IAM. Over the last six years he has built a team of security cleared cyber experts and has turned CYSIAM into a Swiss army knife consultancy offering the best of breed for technical solution delivery and high-end cyber consultancy.
Paul Cawley | Partner Development Manager | Microsoft
Paul is an award winning Microsoft Partner Sales Manager with a breadth of experiences in building and enhancing strategic partner relationships and a business leader with a comprehensive understanding of working for and managing large global organisations. He has specific skills in developing business relationships, understanding partner needs and delivering results. He is also the lead for Microsoft's Data Centre Optimisation program in the UK with an objective to drive on premise and hosted infrastructure to the cloud through the creation and execution of strategic contracts and investments.