The Future Beyond Legacy Roundtable
The Future Beyond Legacy Roundtable
The Ortus Club, in partnership with HCLTech, Microsoft, and Intel, invites senior Technology, Digital, Data, and IT leaders to an evening of peer-to-peer discussion over a private dinner in London. This invitation-only roundtable will bring together executives responsible for modernising critical systems and driving digital transformation to exchange perspectives on balancing innovation with operational stability in an increasingly complex technology landscape.
The Topic
The Future Beyond Legacy
Legacy technology remains the foundation of many successful organisations, supporting critical operations and providing the stability businesses rely on. However, rising cyber threats, regulatory demands, ageing infrastructure, skills shortages, and increasing pressure to innovate are making it harder to balance resilience with transformation.
While the need for modernisation is widely recognised, many organisations struggle to move forward without disrupting business continuity. The challenge lies in evolving legacy environments while preserving the reliability and operational stability that keep businesses running.
Discussion will explore questions such as:
• When does a stable legacy environment become a barrier to growth and innovation?
• What factors are preventing organisations from accelerating modernisation efforts?
• How can technology leaders minimise risk while maintaining business continuity?
• What approaches are proving most effective in preparing legacy architectures for future demands?
The Evening | Tuesday, 22 July 2026 — London
6:30 PM — Arrival of guests
7:00 PM — Welcome address by The Ortus Club
7:05 PM — Opening remarks from HCLTech, Microsoft, and Intel
7:10 PM — Introduction of participants
7:15 PM — Discussion instigated by the moderator and continued by the group
8:15 PM — Discussion brought to a close
8:30 PM — Guests encouraged to continue networking Who
Should Be in the Room
This roundtable is designed for senior technology leaders responsible for enterprise transformation, technology strategy, digital innovation, data initiatives, and IT operations. Attendees are typically executives who are actively modernising technology estates, driving business transformation, and shaping long-term technology roadmaps.
Relevant titles include: Chief Information Officer, Chief Technology Officer, Chief Digital Officer, Chief Data Officer, VP of Technology, VP of Digital Transformation, Director of IT, Director of Technology, Head of Digital, Head of Data, Head of Enterprise Architecture, and other senior technology decision-makers.
How to Join
Attendance is complimentary and by invitation only. If you have received an invitation, please follow the link provided to confirm your seat. If you would like to request a place at the table, reach out to the relevant Ortus Club contact and we will be happy to assist.
A calendar invite with full event details — including the venue address — will be sent upon confirmation of your attendance.
The Hosts
HCLTech is a leading global technology company helping enterprises accelerate digital transformation through engineering, cloud, AI, software, and technology services.
Microsoft empowers organisations worldwide through innovative cloud, AI, productivity, and security solutions that enable businesses to achieve more.
Intel is a global leader in semiconductor innovation, helping organisations unlock new opportunities through advanced computing, data, AI, and infrastructure technologies.
The Organisers
The Ortus Club runs executive knowledge-sharing events worldwide, bringing senior leaders together for curated, off-the-record discussions in a relaxed, peer-to-peer setting.