Kantata Converge: More Stars Set to Shine in London
AWS, Basware, Esri UK, Felber, Garwood Growth , Iris Software Group and Xceptor join A-list roster of thought leaders gathering to plot the future of professional services
LONDON – November 3, 2026 – What does the future of professional services hold? What role will AI play in driving it? Does expertise still matter? They’re questions firms struggle with every day. And Kantata, a leading provider of Professional Services Automation (PSA) solutions, today announced an expanded list of thought leaders who will share their insights to help answer them at Converge 2026, the premier professional services automation conference that will take place at Stationers’ Hall in London on November 17.
“When it comes to professional services, AI is not a differentiator,” said Lisa Bianco, Chief Marketing Officer, Kantata. “Services are built on people. And while AI gives us incredible leverage, it’s empathy, intuition, and lived experience that set us apart. Converge is about that connection. We’re creating a space for leaders to step back, get candid, and figure out how to weave AI into our work without losing the human soul behind it and move things forward.”
An Honest Take
There’s no shortage of hype around AI and what it can do. Converge is uniquely designed to move beyond it and address what AI changes, what it doesn’t, and how firms can protect what makes their talent indispensable: expertise. Discussions will cut straight to the core challenges leaders face: preserving institutional wisdom, applying AI to augment rather than constrain teams and driving measurable value for clients, practitioners, and workplace culture alike.
An All-Star Line Up
Among the recently added executives and practitioners who will lead these conversations:
- Jonathan Preston, WW GTM Specialist, Amazon Quick, AWS
- Jaakko Jutila, Vice President of Professional Services, Basware
- Alice Jones-Evans, Head of Operational Services, Esri UK
- Jacqui Morgan, Head of Client Delivery Transformation & Global PMO, Xceptor
- Mei Law, Chief Operating Officer, Felber Consulting
- Lyndsey Beel, Director, Professional Services, IRIS Software Group
- John Howard, Partner, Garwood Growth
They join an A-list of leaders and visionaries from IDC, Hitachi Vantara, Lumanity, Hippo Digital, Anthesis, Scott Logic and Kantata who will share their insights during keynote sessions and interactive breakouts where attendees can gain practical, actionable advice they can use to plot their next moves.
A Path Forward
“The future of professional services is ours to shape, and it starts with the choices we make today,” Bianco said. “We need to come together, challenge the status quo, and make bold decisions about how we work, lead, and deliver value in an AI-driven world. Converge is a chance to have those conversations openly, learn from people who are tackling these challenges firsthand and leave with new ideas we can put into action. ”
Space for this intimate event is limited. Click here to view the full agenda and request your invitation today.
About Kantata
Kantata is a leading provider of Professional Services Automation (PSA) solutions that help professional services organizations and agencies ensure consistent excellence and profitability across projects. More than 1,500 organizations worldwide rely on Kantata to instantly assemble the ideal team, easily amplify institutional knowledge, and confidently forecast outcomes. Recognized as a Leader on G2’s PSA Software Grid® and Resource Management Software Grid®, and consistently ranked among the top project management software products in G2’s annual Best Software Awards, Kantata supports the full services lifecycle — from scoping and staffing to delivery and forecasting. For more information, visit www.kantata.com.
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