Wednesday 25th June
- 1815- 1845 - Arrivals Drinks
- 1845 - 1930 - Speakers
- 1930 - 2100 - 3 Course Private Dining at The Ned and discussion
Agenda
The Ned, London
The Ned London is a luxurious hotel and private members’ club set in a grand former bank, offering stylish rooms, fine dining, live music, and exclusive wellness facilities in the heart of the City.
Executive Speakers
Hear Matt Robinson's talk on Balancing Speed and Security in Software Development - A CTO’s Perspective, and Stephen Walters Field CTO at GitLab on Team Topologies.
The Speakers
Matt Robinson - CTO FairPlay Sports Media
Matt Robinson
CTO FairPlay Sports Media
Matt Robinson is Chief Technology Officer at FairPlay Sports Media and a senior technology leader with a career spanning more than a decade in digital product delivery, DevOps transformation, and cloud platform strategy. At FairPlay, Matt is responsible for scaling engineering practices and leading technology strategy across a global sports media portfolio, driving innovation in data-led sports betting experiences.
Prior to this, Matt held multiple leadership roles at Oddschecker, where he served as Head of Technology across the Oddschecker Global Media (OGM) group. In that role, he oversaw a full-scale transformation of the engineering function. Matt began his career as a developer and technical lead, with hands-on experience across system software design, TDD, CI/CD, and data analysis. He has deep expertise in Java-based technologies, distributed systems, and agile delivery models, with experience using tools and frameworks such as Spring, Hibernate, Elasticsearch, Redis, and more.
Whether he’s mentoring senior technologists, leading large-scale migrations, or shaping cloud-native platform strategy, Matt brings a pragmatic and thoughtful approach to digital transformation in high-growth environments.
Stephen Walters - Field CTO at GitLab
Stephen Walters is a Field CTO at GitLab and a leading authority on Value Stream Management (VSM), DevSecOps, and Team Topologies. He is the co-author of the Value Stream Reference Architecture (VSRA) paper with Dr Craig Statham, published in collaboration with the Value Stream Management Consortium, where both serve as Ambassadors. Together, they also founded the VSRA Community, a space for advancing organisational thinking around flow and value delivery. With a career spanning over 30 years across the full IT lifecycle, Stephen brings deep expertise in SDLC, ALM, DevOps, and enterprise transformation. He holds certifications in VSM, DevOps, SAFe, CMMI, ITIL, TOGAF, and PRINCE2.
At GitLab, he drives thought leadership in enterprise transformation and VSM adoption, helping organisations re-architect around value streams and enable fast flow through platform thinking. Stephen is also an Ambassador for the DevOps Institute and a certified Team Topologies Advocate. He is a sought-after speaker, writer, and community leader, with decades of contributions across global stages, webinars, and technical publications.
Stephen Walters
Field CTO GitLab
The Menu
Canapes
Shetland scallop, squid ink tempura, leek aioli
Confit duck dumpling, lemongrass & chilli jam
Mushroom & scallion gyoza, ginger ponzu (pb)
Beef sirloin, Yorkshire pudding, onion jus
Pea & potato samosa, apple & date chutney (pb)
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Starters
Wild mushroom & truffle parcel, spinach velouté (pb)
Smoked ham terrine, marinated beetroot, Dijonnaise, rye wafer
Isle of Wight tomatoes, “feta” curd, confit tomato, balsamic (pb)
Mains
Beef sirloin, kale, red wine jus
Spring vegetable risotto, parmesan, linseed, basil pesto (v)
Sutton Hoo chicken breast, hispi cabbage, tarragon sauce
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Sides
(For the Table)
Roasted potatoes, rosemary salt
Green beans, caramelised shallots (v)
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Desserts
Paris-Brest, dulce Chantilly, yuzu curd (v)
Mango & passion fruit cheesecake (pb)
Custard tart, rhubarb compote (v)
The Ned Event Form
What is the dress code for the event?
The Ned welcomes a business casual style to the event but there is no strict dress code.
What is the full address of the venue?
The Ned is located just outside the Bank of England in the City of London. The address is The Ned, Poultry.
Are there vegetarian or vegan meal options available during the event?
All dietary requirements can be catered for. Please indicate which dietary requirements you have when registering for the event.
Can I bring a plus one to the company event or conference?
Please indicate this when registering. We will do our best to accommodate these requests based on availability.
Who should attend this event?
This event is designed for senior technology leaders, those who have a curiosity about GitLab and/or Team Topologies and those that want to engage and learn from others.