We’re delighted to announce the 2026 IIAR> AR Forum + London Summer Party — an afternoon and evening dedicated to analyst relations professionals, industry peers, and members of the wider IIAR> community.
The IIAR> Analyst Relations Forum: will bring together AR leaders, practitioners, analysts, and industry experts for insightful conversations around the evolving analyst landscape, professional growth, and the future of influence and engagement.
Throughout the Forum, attendees can expect discussions covering analyst relations best practices, evolving engagement models, industry trends, and peer-to-peer learning designed to help AR professionals strengthen their strategy and expand their networks.
The Forum will then transition into the IIAR> Summer Party — an informal evening of cocktails, networking, and community in the heart of London. This annual gathering offers the opportunity to reconnect with peers, meet new faces, and celebrate the analyst relations profession in a relaxed setting.
Whether you’re a long-standing member or new to the AR industry, the Summer Party creates space for meaningful conversations, stronger professional relationships, and valuable networking with analysts, sourcing advisors, AR practitioners, and members of the IIAR> Extended Board.
Thanks to our sponsors, CapGemini and Omdia
What to Expect?
- Networking with analyst relations professionals and industry peers
- Informal conversations and relationship building
- Opportunities to connect with IIAR> members and guests
- A relaxed evening celebrating the AR community
- Insightful discussions around industry trends and shared experiences
To our members: this event is included as part of your IIAR> membership — one of the many ways we support connection, collaboration, and professional development across the AR community.
For future members, join today to attend the Forum + Summer Party and discover the value of being part of the IIAR> network.
IIAR> Viewpoints: AR Forum London 2026
- Date: June 2026
- Link to PDF for IIAR> Members
- Contributors:
- IIAR> Hosts – Ashutosh Dikshit / IIAR> UK Chapter Co-Lead ; Analyst Relations Lead Digital & Customer Experience, Amdocs (LinkedIn), Pedro Domingues / IIAR> UK Chapter Co-Lead ; Global Analyst Relations Lead, Avanade (LinkedIn), Ed Gyurko / IIAR> UK Chapter Co-Lead; Global Advisor & Analyst Relations (LinkedIn), Anja Steinmann / IIAR> UK Chapter Co-Lead ; Senior Manager Analyst Relations, Eviden (LinkedIn), Ludovic Leforestier / IIAR> Board Member ; Founder, Starsight Communications (LinkedIn), Aniruddho Mukherjee / IIAR> Board Member ; Analyst Relations Lead EMEA, Amazon Web Services (LinkedIn)
- Guest speakers – Kerry Hallard / CEO (LinkedIn), GSA & Aura Popa / CSat (LinkedIn)
- IIAR> Panelists – Michael Rennett / SUSE (LinkedIn), Anurag Singhal / BMC Helix (LinkedIn), Alexia O’Sullivan / Capgemini (LinkedIn), Ferdi Van Huffel / Microsoft (LinkedIn), Suzannah Archibald / EY (LinkedIn), Sandeep Mehta / TCS (LinkedIn), Graham Westrop / ServiceNow (LinkedIn), Claire Williamson / Resonance (LinkedIn) & Starsight team.
- IIAR> Hosts – Ashutosh Dikshit / IIAR> UK Chapter Co-Lead ; Analyst Relations Lead Digital & Customer Experience, Amdocs (LinkedIn), Pedro Domingues / IIAR> UK Chapter Co-Lead ; Global Analyst Relations Lead, Avanade (LinkedIn), Ed Gyurko / IIAR> UK Chapter Co-Lead; Global Advisor & Analyst Relations (LinkedIn), Anja Steinmann / IIAR> UK Chapter Co-Lead ; Senior Manager Analyst Relations, Eviden (LinkedIn), Ludovic Leforestier / IIAR> Board Member ; Founder, Starsight Communications (LinkedIn), Aniruddho Mukherjee / IIAR> Board Member ; Analyst Relations Lead EMEA, Amazon Web Services (LinkedIn)
Event Details
Date> Thursday 11 June 2026
Time> Afternoon + Evening
Venue> Central London
Summer Party registration for Analysts
Analysts, if you haven’t been invited already by your favourite AR pro, please join the waiting list below. Or check with your AR buddies for the direct link.
IIAR> Summer Party tickets FAQ
- Who can attend? The IIAR> AR Forum is open only to IIAR> Members. The IIAR> Summer Party is open to both eligible Analyst relations professionals and bona fide industry analysts.
- Can analyst relations professionals invite analysts? Yes, IIAR> Members are encouraged to to invite their favorite analysts! See instructions in the registration confirmation. Analysts, if you haven’t been invited already by your favourite AR pro, please join the waiting list below. Or check with your AR buddies for the direct link.
- Can other publics attend? Yes, analyst firms staff including sales are welcome to purchase a ticket (subject to approval).
Meet your AR Forum and IIAR> Summer Party hosts
- Ashutosh Dikshit / IIAR> UK Chapter Co-Lead ; Analyst Relations Lead Digital & Customer Experience, Amdocs (LinkedIn)
- Pedro Domingues / IIAR> UK Chapter Co-Lead ; Global Analyst Relations Lead, Avanade (LinkedIn)
- Ed Gyurko / IIAR> UK Chapter Co-Lead; Global Advisor & Analyst Relations (LinkedIn)
- Ludovic Leforestier / IIAR> Board Member ; Founder, Starsight Communications (LinkedIn)
- Aniruddho Mukherjee / IIAR> Board Member ; Analyst Relations Lead EMEA, Amazon Web Services (LinkedIn)
- Anja Steinmann / IIAR> UK Chapter Co-Lead ; Senior Manager Analyst Relations, Eviden (LinkedIn)
IIAR> AR Forum agenda
We’re pleased to announce a great agenda.
| Welcome to the IIAR> | Aniruddho Mukherjee & Ludovic Leforestier / IIAR> Board Members |
| AI, influence & future of analyst relations | Guest speaker: Kerry Hallard / GSA Host: Ed Gyurko / UK Chapter Co-Lead |
| WORKSHOPS: | |
| Workshop A: AI & AR – What could go wrong? | Host: Ashutosh Dikshit / UK Chapter Co-Lead Cohosts: Michael Rennett / SUSE, Anurag Singhal / BMC Helix |
| Workshop B: Working with Gartner – what’s changed? | Host: Aniruddho Mukherjee / IIAR> Board Member Cohosts: Amanda Lopez / HPE, Alexia O’Sullivan / Capgemini, Ferdi Van Huffel / Microsoft |
| Workshop Session 1: Key Takeaways | All hosts. Moderator: Ed Gyurko / UK Chapter Co-Lead |
| Workshop C Future of AR (next 3 years) | Host: Pedro Domingues / UK Chapter Co-Lead Cohosts: Suzannah Archibald / EY, Sandeep Mehta / TCS |
| Workshop D Managing AR with no budget (startup style) | Host: Ludovic Leforestier / IIAR> Board Member Cohosts: Graham Westrop / ServiceNow , Claire Williamson / Resonance |
| Workshop : Key Takeaway (All Workshops) | All hosts. Moderator: Ed Gyurko / UK Chapter Co-Lead |
| How to avoid vendor briefings sins | Guest Speaker: Aura Popa / CSat Host: Ludovic Leforestier / IIAR> Board Member |
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