IDC & Uipath: Executive Dinner
Closing the Value Gap: From Automation Foundations to AI-led Transformation
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From process automation to agentic AI-driven transformation
AI and automation are reshaping enterprise transformation strategies. According to IDC, the European business automation platform market will reach $21.5B by 2029, growing at a 20.6% CAGR, while the fastest-growing segment—AI and agentic automation—is expected to grow at 45.8% CAGR to reach $5.9B by 2029.
In this context, leading organisations are not replacing traditional automation with AI; they are combining both to unlock greater business value, improve operational efficiency, and scale transformation more effectively across the enterprise.
Market Insights
Peer-to-peer dinner debate
IDC and UiPath will bring together a curated group of senior technology and business leaders for an exclusive evening of discussion on the future of automation and AI.
The objective is to share real-world experiences, challenge assumptions, and identify practical strategies to turn automation investments into measurable business outcomes.
On the Agenda
• How to demonstrate business value from AI and automation
• How governance, compliance, and risk models evolve with agentic AI
• Where to industrialise proven automation and where to experiment with emerging AI use cases
• How to combine process mining, RPA, intelligent document processing, and agentic AI into a unified strategy
The evening will feature expert insights followed by an interactive discussion with participants.
Strategic focus areas
Measuring and proving business value
Governance, compliance, and risk in autonomous systems
Scaling automation and accelerating AI adoption
Why you should attend?
• Connect with senior leaders facing similar transformation challenges in automation and AI
• Gain practical insights on how to measure and demonstrate ROI from AI and automation initiatives
• Understand governance, compliance, and risk implications of agentic AI and autonomous systems
• Identify where to scale proven automation and where to invest in emerging AI capabilities
• Learn how leading organisations are combining automation and AI to drive enterprise-wide value creation
Agenda
IDC & Uipath: Executive Dinner
One Day Event
Welcome and Networking Cocktail
IDC Welcome Speech and Positioning
Neil Ward-Dutton
VP Global Enterprise AI and Agentic AI Strategies, IDC
Guillaume Rameaux
Modérateur, IDC
Welcome from IDC & Uipath
Heather Barton-Jones
Area Vice President – Strategic Transformation Office, UiPath
Dinner Roundtable Discussions
- Measuring and proving business value
- Governance, compliance, and risk in autonomous systems
- Scaling automation and accelerating AI adoption
Thank you from IDC and Uipath
Speakers
Neil Ward-Dutton
VP Global Enterprise AI and Agentic AI Strategies
IDC
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Neil Ward-Dutton
Guillaume Rameaux
Modérateur
IDC
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Guillaume Rameaux
Heather Barton-Jones
Area Vice President – Strategic Transformation Office
UiPath
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Heather Barton-Jones
Sponsors
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UiPath
UiPath (NYSE: PATH) is a leader in business orchestration and automation, trusted by organizations worldwide to transform enterprise complexity into intelligent, secure operations where AI agents reason, robots act, and people lead. Built for the modern enterprise and the world’s most regulated industries, UiPath integrates automation, orchestration, AI, and testing into governed, scalable workflows—unlocking innovation at the speed of business while delivering the controls and compliance enterprise leaders demand. Visit www.uipath.com for more information.
Venue
Hôtel de Crillon
An Evening at the Salon des Batailles at the Crillon
10 Pl. de la Concorde, 75008 Paris
In the heart of Paris, the Salon des Batailles at the Hôtel de Crillon offers a journey through time. Its majestic frescoes, gilded details, and period furnishings create a setting that is both grand and welcoming—perfect for connecting and sharing moments with IDC, BMC, and Dell. An experience where history, elegance, and conviviality come together.
Eligibility Criteria
Attendance is reserved for end-customer employees with relevant responsibility. Registrations from technology vendors, SIs, and consultancy’s may be declined at the organiser’s discretion to maintain audience relevance.