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
Presentation on “Which AI is Good Enough for Finance?” – Discover both the pros and cons, and which to trust
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 Discussions – 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 onto a key note speech from Mate Kiss, Data & AI Technical Sales Lead for IBM EMEA. We will then then hear about the top 5 features of PA and CA available now that you should definitely be making use of now! We will the turn our focus to the future and the product roadmap for PA and CA. What are the technology developments coming down the line that will further improve your experience.
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. Book time with a Sempre Consultant.
14:00 - 16:00

14:00 - 16:00

In the afternoon, You’ll hear about some of the latest AI for Planning and Reporting that the Sempre team have been developing before we turn our attention to some real world Finance Transformation Journeys experienced by our customers.
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.