About this Event
Build versus buy – how new tech impacts decisions
Join Opencast at our Newcastle HQ for our 2024 TechNExt festival sessions.
This Opencast TechNExt session focuses on the debate about whether buying a commercial off-the-shelf solution (COTS) or building technology from scratch is the best choice. Our speakers will dive into the pros and cons of each and how new technologies, like how using AI writing code, will affect decisions.
Our panel
Karl Hoods CBE – Group Chief Digital and Information Officer, Department for Energy Security & Net Zero and the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology
Gordon Murray – Head of Architecture, Opencast
Joanne Todd – Chief Information Officer, St John Ambulance
Moderator – John Simmons, Lead Enterprise Architect, Opencast
Who this event is for
The talk will interest decision makers in business and the public sector who are responsible for commissioning software. It will also appeal to developers and anyone who interested in the future of software delivery.
Join in person or online
You can register to attend this event in person or online via live stream. The event will run from 2-3pm, followed by a networking lunch. If you’re attending in person, please arrive from 1.30pm. If you sign up to join online, we will forward a web link ahead of the event.
Interested in our other TechNExt fringe events?
Opencast is hosting a total of five fringe events during TechNExt 2024, on Monday 17 and Tuesday 18 June. Find out more about Opencast's 2024 TechNExt sessions.
About Opencast
Opencast is an independently owned full-service UK technology consultancy specialising in designing, building and running human-focused digital and technology solutions.
It works at the heart of UK government, healthcare and innovative business to develop solutions that include support for critical systems and services and help for millions of people. It delivers improved digital experiences, better operational performance, responsible emerging tech and innovation, and enhanced insights through data.
Opencast believes in making life better through the power of people and technology. Its vision is to make a positive impact on society through solutions that are simpler, more sustainable and fairer for all. Find out more
Where to find us
Find us at: Opencast, Unit 2, The Kiln, Hoults Yard, Newcastle‑upon‑Tyne NE6 1AB
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Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Opencast HQ – Hoults Yard, Unit 2, The Kiln, Hoults Yard, Newcastle Upon Tyne, United Kingdom
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