This Executive Dinner will be held on Tuesday 9th of September 2025 in Mauro's Private Dining Room in the OWO, Raffles Hotel - London
Lovage and Lobster Taco
Sweet Corn Salad, Mole, Corn Flower, Sturia Caviar
Black Apple, Parsnip, Sunflower Praline
Onion Chawanmushi
Dinner Menu
Orkney Scallop and Cucumber
Smoked hand-dived scallop, fermented cream, cucumber salad and green dashi
Rib Eye and Pineapple Tomato
Charcoal grilled Hereford rib eye, barbecued pineapple tomato, green herb coulis
Tiramisù
Coffee, Savoiardi biscuit, Amaretto
Coffee and petit fours
Please let us know in advance if you have any allergies or dietary requirements, so we can provide you with an alternative menu.
Timings
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5:30 to 6:30
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Champagne Reception
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6:30 to 7:00
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Introduction to our sponsor
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7:00 to 8:00
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1st & 2nd Course Dinner
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8:00 to 8:30
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Guest speaker
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8:30 to 8:45
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3rd Course
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8.45 to 10:00
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Debating the issues raised
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10:00
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Close
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Tonight’s topic
Legacy Tech, Modern Threats: Rethinking Identity Infrastructure for Business Resilience
In today’s digital-first world, identity platforms like Active Directory are more than just IT tools—they are the backbone of business operations. We'll explore how identity systems underpin everything from access control to AI functionality, and why their resilience is critical to organisational survival. We’ll discuss the risks of outdated infrastructure, the challenges of hybrid environments, and how identity recovery can make or break your operational continuity.
About our speakers
Chris Eves
Chris Eves is a seasoned cybersecurity professional with over 14 years of experience in IT, including five years dedicated to identity-focused security solutions. With a strong foundation in pre-sales engineering and a proven track record in enterprise sales, Chris has helped organisations across the UK and beyond identify and mitigate external attack surface risks and identity-based threats. His background spans both start-ups and global SaaS providers, equipping him with a unique blend of technical insight and commercial acumen. At Semperis, Chris delivers strategic guidance and trusted solutions to help clients stay ahead of evolving cyber threats.
Simon Hodgkinson
Simon has 40 years of experience in information technology and cyber security across the software, financial services, and energy sectors. He spent 18 years working for bp in a variety of global roles, including the Group Chief Information Security Officer and VP of Global Infrastructure.
Simon now combines advisory and executive roles for several organisations, including Semperis, Onyxia, Cyera and E&Y.
He has been recognised for his advocacy of diversity and inclusion with several nominations for a top Corporate Ally.
Simon has served as an advisor to NHS Digital and Natural History Museum on cyber security.
About our sponsor
For security teams charged with defending hybrid and multi-cloud environments, Semperis ensures the integrity and availability of critical enterprise directory services at every step in the cyber kill chain and cuts recovery time by 90%. Purpose-built for securing hybrid Active Directory environments, Semperis patented technology protects over 50 million identities from cyberattacks, data breaches, and operational errors.
The world’s leading organizations trust Semperis to spot directory vulnerabilities, intercept cyberattacks in progress, and quickly recover from ransomware and other data integrity emergencies. Semperis is headquartered in Hoboken, New Jersey, and operates internationally, with its research and development team distributed throughout the United States, Canada, and Israel.
Venue
Mauro's Private Dining Room
Raffles Hotel London at The OWO
Whitehall
London
SW1A 2BX