The True Cost of Doing Nothing: Digital Transformation ROI Roundtable

About this event

This is an invitation-only discussion for executives grappling with digital transformation decisions.

The session challenges the standard framing of transformation costs by examining what organisations lose by standing still, and explores how to quantify both the opportunities and risks of change versus maintaining the status quo. Participants will work through practical methods for identifying hidden costs in current operations, defining clear objectives before selecting technology, and sizing investments based on organisational realities rather than generic benchmarks.

The roundtable covers sequencing a phased transformation programme, prioritising initiatives when multiple demands compete for attention, and understanding where emerging technologies like AI and automation fit into a coherent strategy. Operating under Chatham House rules with no formal presentations, the discussion draws on participants' own challenges to build a clearer framework for making informed transformation decisions without requiring certainty upfront.

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What is The True Cost of Doing Nothing: Digital Transformation ROI Roundtable?

A closed-door roundtable for senior leaders examining how to measure the real costs of inaction alongside transformation investment, and how to build confidence in digital change decisions through incremental approaches.

When does The True Cost of Doing Nothing: Digital Transformation ROI Roundtable take place?

The True Cost of Doing Nothing: Digital Transformation ROI Roundtable takes place on 25 November 2026.

Where does The True Cost of Doing Nothing: Digital Transformation ROI Roundtable take place?

The True Cost of Doing Nothing: Digital Transformation ROI Roundtable takes place at Greater Manchester.

Who is organising The True Cost of Doing Nothing: Digital Transformation ROI Roundtable?

The True Cost of Doing Nothing: Digital Transformation ROI Roundtable is organised by Manchester Digital.

How do I book a place at The True Cost of Doing Nothing: Digital Transformation ROI Roundtable?

You can book a place at The True Cost of Doing Nothing: Digital Transformation ROI Roundtable at https://www.manchesterdigital.com/event/thecurve/the-true-cost-of-doing-nothing-reframing-the-roi-of-digital-transformation.