BCS Digital & IT Apprenticeship Awards Celebratory event
Castle Hotel Windsor - 18 High Street, Windsor SL4 1LJ
Date: Friday 27 June
Time: 12:15pm – 4:00/4:30pm
What to look forward to at our 2025 regal-themed celebration!
Join us on Friday 27 June 2025, at The Castle Hotel, Windsor, where we’ll be celebrating not just the finalists of the IT and Digital Apprenticeship Awards but also the 40th anniversary of the BCS Royal Charter.
Expect an afternoon filled with great company, good food, and the chance to connect and celebrate with the tech industry’s leading lights of the future!
Schedule:
- 12:15 PM: arrival and drinks reception
- Mid-afternoon: fork buffet, with exclusive access to the beautiful garden terrace
- 4:00–4:30 PM: event close
Dress code: smart and authentic — dress up for this special occasion!
Shortlisted finalists will receive two free tickets for them and a guest, which include a welcome drink and a delicious fork buffet lunch. Other drinks and snacks will be available to buy from the bar throughout the afternoon.
We can’t wait to celebrate with you!
How to get there:
How to Get to the Castle Hotel Windsor:
By Train: There are two train stations near the hotel, with frequent services from Slough, which is just a short journey away. Direct trains also run into Windsor from London, making it easily accessible. The Castle Hotel is only a few minutes' walk from Windsor train station, located on the high street, directly opposite Windsor Castle.
By Car: If you are driving, please book a parking space in advance, especially during the summer months when tourism is at its peak. The hotel has limited parking spots reserved for residents, so early booking is recommended.
Hotel Accommodation: The Castle Hotel offers discounted room rates for event attendees. If you're planning to attend the event in the afternoon on a Friday, you may want to make a weekend out of it.
Room Rates:
- £185 for single occupancy
- £195 for double occupancy
Contact ITAAwards@bcs.uk for the discount code. Alternatively, there might be cheaper online deals available.
Other Accommodation Options: If you're looking for more affordable options, there are budget-friendly hotels in Windsor like Travelodge, and in Slough, which is a short train journey away from Windsor.
Enjoy your stay and event at the Castle Hotel Windsor!
Our host: LJ Rich
World-renowned AI Music Artist and TV broadcaster LJ Rich hosts the United Nations AI for Good Global Summit each year.
As a Music Artist, LJ’s noteworthy performances focus on trends in technology and her works encourage people to consider how to design responsible and inclusive AI that's actually good for humanity.
As an EmCee and TV Presenter, LJ meets artists, academics and global leaders every time she steps on stage or films for TV. From voice cloning to cross-genre AI music generation, she was among the first to work creatively with GenAI and is considered a thought leader on how machine learning and creativity are evolving. LJ was one of the earliest users of style transfer (making the Beatles sing Call Me Maybe in 2020, using GPT-2 to generate synthetic paragraphs) and believes that used responsibly, AI/Machine Learning can be a great companion to creativity.