IBM User Forum 2026

Making the Tech Work Harder
(So You Don’t Have To)

Join us

IBM User Forum

IBM York Road – London

Thursday 19 November 2026

10.00 am – 16:00 pm

Your IBM Estate, Driving What’s Next

AI, insights, and ideas to make your IBM tech work harder.

Our IBM User Forum is a chance to step away from the day-to-day and explore how you can get more from the tools you already own. We’ll share what’s coming next on the IBM roadmap, dive into real examples of how AI is enhancing planning and performance, and show how Planning Analytics, Controller and Cognos can go far beyond balance sheets and dashboards.

Make the tech work harder too

Planning Analytics, Controller and Cognos are evolving fast, with AI now built in to make analysis quicker, forecasts smarter and reporting more intuitive. We’ll show how these technologies work together and how to get more from the capabilities you already have, so your IBM tech continues to drive better performance across the business.

A space to connect

Join us to connect, share challenges, spark ideas and hear how others are getting more from their IBM technology. Whether you’re focused on forecasting, reporting or performance improvement, you’ll take away practical insights you can put to work straight away.

You’ll walk away with:

The latest AI-powered features and product roadmaps – see what’s new across Planning Analytics, Controller and Cognos
Insightful examples and demonstrations from our customers – and if you’d like to share your own great work, we’d love to hear from you
Connected Planning – discover how to connect your organisation for a more integrated approach to business performance
1-to-1 Consulting – bring your tech or business questions for tailored advice and a chance to grill our technology experts
Peer Roundtables – learn from others tackling similar challenges and connect with industry peers
Tour the Innovation Centre – experience what’s next in IBM technology, from robotic dogs to quantum computing demos

And because it’s our 15 year anniversary, we’ll round things off with a celebratory drink (or two).

Agenda at a glance

09:00 - 10:00

09:00 - 10:00

Welcome Breakfast – join us for coffee, pastries and networking
10:00 - 13:00

10:00 - 13:00

We open with a warm welcome from our CEO, Neil Harvie, before moving into product updates from the IBM team. From there, we hand over to IBM’s Client Engineering experts who always bring fresh thinking and show what’s possible when bold ideas meet real innovation.
13:00 - 14:00

13:00 - 14:00

Networking lunch
A relaxed moment in the day to meet our team, share experiences with peers and pick up ideas from people facing the same challenges as you.
14:00 - 16:00

14:00 - 16:00

In the afternoon, we turn our focus to what’s shaping the next phase of performance and innovation. We explore how AI and automation can transform the way teams work today and what the future could hold. You’ll hear directly from Sempre customers who are using IBM technology to unlock real efficiency gains across Finance and wider operations. We also look at data maturity for Finance and how a strong data strategy creates the foundation for better planning, reporting and decision making.
16:00 - 18:30

16:00 - 18:30

Tour of the Innovation Centre at IBM’s UK HQ and networking with the Sempre team, IBM’s product experts, and your peers.

On the Day

Future Forum continues to grow in popularity, often reaching full capacity. The day brings together the latest updates across IBM Planning Analytics, Controller and Cognos, plus complementary technologies that help connect and strengthen your existing IBM environment.

You’ll also have time to share experiences, discuss real business challenges and hear what’s working for others, turning fresh ideas into practical actions you can take back to your organisation.