BCS, The Chartered Institute for IT

💡 Keep your skills current. Keep your credibility strong.

As the Chartered Institute for tech professionals, BCS is here to support your professional needs throughout your career.

Continuing your professional development is key to staying confident, competent and credible every day of your tech career. Our members can now enjoy three free CPD modules, worth £180, as part of their membership!

Our CPD modules are designed to help you build practical skills and reflect on what it means to be a responsible tech professional in today’s world. Every single day.

Unlock your free CPD modules by becoming a member today:

👉https://hubs.ly/Q048RGP30

We’re excited to introduce BCS Insight Exchange, our new flagship podcast bringing you insider perspectives from the leaders shaping the future of tech.

Hosted by Martin Cooper MBCS, BCS’ Editor-in-Chief, each episode in this series dives into the ideas, breakthroughs and real world challenges defining our profession.

Our first episode features Rebecca George CBE FBCS, BCS Past President, discussing digital transformation and competing with AI.

With a career defined by major digital transformation programmes across government, health, and national infrastructure, Rebecca George offers real-world insight on:

↳ Why transformation should start with vision, not technology
↳ Why AI is not always the answer
↳ The importance of strong data, systems and leadership foundations
↳ Why human skills matter as much as technical capability

Whether you’re leading change or just trying to make sense of AI’s role in your organisation… you won’t want to miss this.

🎧 Listen now: https://hubs.ly/Q047yz1Z0

🏃‍♂️ Introducing The BCS Foundation runners for the 2026 TCS London Marathon

We’re incredibly proud to cheer on Pralay Bajaria from The Trade Desk and Shelley Decker from BCS, The Chartered Institute for IT, as they take on the TCS London Marathon 2026 in support of The BCS Foundation.

By choosing to run for this inspiring charity, Pralay and Shelley are helping to break down barriers and create opportunities for underserved young people who aspire to build futures in tech.

Their dedication on the marathon course supports a programme that provides digital skills, personal coaching, industry insight, and the encouragement young people need to take their first meaningful steps toward a tech career.

Together, we can help build a more inclusive and diverse digital future. Links to sponsor Shelley or Pralay in the comments below

Sponsor Pralay: https://hubs.ly/Q047hmgL0
Sponsor Shelley: https://hubs.ly/Q047hlg70

Great technology deserves recognition.

The UK IT Awards celebrate technology excellence across the industry, recognising the platforms, systems and innovations delivering real impact.

From AI and cloud to cyber security, these categories highlight work that is shaping the future of our profession.

Categories include:
↳ AI Innovation of the Year
↳ Cloud Technology of the Year
↳ Mobile Innovation of the Year
↳ Security Innovation of the Year
↳ Sustainable Innovation of the Year

If your team has built something that stands out technically in the last 12 months, this is your opportunity to showcase it on a national stage.

Explore all categories and enter here: https://hubs.ly/Q047hqLQ0

Wherever you are in the world, this is a Business Analysis event worth attending.

Taking place online on 23 April 2026, BA Life 2026 is your BA festival in a day.

Expect:
🎤 30+ expert speakers
📊 4 parallel presentation tracks
⭐ 3 world-class keynotes

All designed to give you practical insights, fresh perspectives and real-world learning you can apply immediately.

Better still, BCS members receive a discount.

Access your discount and booking details via MyBCS: https://hubs.ly/Q04740Zq0

But hurry… Places are limited and it’s happening very soon!

Last chance!

Voting closes TODAY at 14:00 (GMT). Make you vote count!

• Vote for your BCS Council Representative
• Vote on the AGM Resolutions

Start here: https://hubs.ly/Q045_kM90

Are you a Chartered professional delivering exceptional work in tech?

New for 2026: Chartered Technology Professional of the Year.

This award recognises those who demonstrate technical mastery, integrity and responsible leadership in practice, driving safer, fairer and more impactful digital outcomes.

If you hold Chartered status, including CITP or CEng, this is your opportunity to gain national recognition for the standards you uphold every day.

Enter now to secure the early bird price: https://hubs.ly/Q044Qbb30