UK IT Industry Awards 2018 - all the top photos from the big night
The UK IT Industry Awards 2018 was a huge success. But don't take our word for it, check out this gallery of the the nation's top IT professionals letting their hair down!
The UK IT Industry Awards 2018 were a roaring success, with thousands of the UK's top IT professionals descending on Battersea to celebrate and share their success.
We have a rundown of the winners, and a separate gallery of them all celebrating on stage - and here, a collection of the best photos of what the IT industry looks like when it's letting its hair down.
We start outside the venue, which already hints at the glamour inside.
UK IT Industry Awards 2018 - all the top photos from the big night
The UK IT Industry Awards 2018 was a huge success. But don't take our word for it, check out this gallery of the the nation's top IT professionals letting their hair down!
Inside, guests were treated to performers on stilts, a magician, several photo areas and more, all before the main event.
UK IT Industry Awards 2018 - all the top photos from the big night
The UK IT Industry Awards 2018 was a huge success. But don't take our word for it, check out this gallery of the the nation's top IT professionals letting their hair down!
Many took the opportunity to have themselves professionally photographed, in the build up to the awards themselves.
UK IT Industry Awards 2018 - all the top photos from the big night
The UK IT Industry Awards 2018 was a huge success. But don't take our word for it, check out this gallery of the the nation's top IT professionals letting their hair down!
Many organisations brought large teams to the awards.
UK IT Industry Awards 2018 - all the top photos from the big night
The UK IT Industry Awards 2018 was a huge success. But don't take our word for it, check out this gallery of the the nation's top IT professionals letting their hair down!
Never has the UK's IT industry been so well dressed...
UK IT Industry Awards 2018 - all the top photos from the big night
The UK IT Industry Awards 2018 was a huge success. But don't take our word for it, check out this gallery of the the nation's top IT professionals letting their hair down!
There was time to mingle at the drinks reception before dinner...
UK IT Industry Awards 2018 - all the top photos from the big night
The UK IT Industry Awards 2018 was a huge success. But don't take our word for it, check out this gallery of the the nation's top IT professionals letting their hair down!
And catch up with colleagues and old friends...
UK IT Industry Awards 2018 - all the top photos from the big night
The UK IT Industry Awards 2018 was a huge success. But don't take our word for it, check out this gallery of the the nation's top IT professionals letting their hair down!
And to shoot the breeze over a few glasses of champagne.
UK IT Industry Awards 2018 - all the top photos from the big night
The UK IT Industry Awards 2018 was a huge success. But don't take our word for it, check out this gallery of the the nation's top IT professionals letting their hair down!
Have you spotted anyone you recognise yet?
UK IT Industry Awards 2018 - all the top photos from the big night
The UK IT Industry Awards 2018 was a huge success. But don't take our word for it, check out this gallery of the the nation's top IT professionals letting their hair down!
Eventually though it was time to head through to the main room...
UK IT Industry Awards 2018 - all the top photos from the big night
The UK IT Industry Awards 2018 was a huge success. But don't take our word for it, check out this gallery of the the nation's top IT professionals letting their hair down!
Which was looking especially resplendent.
UK IT Industry Awards 2018 - all the top photos from the big night
The UK IT Industry Awards 2018 was a huge success. But don't take our word for it, check out this gallery of the the nation's top IT professionals letting their hair down!
The audience was treated to the comic stylings of Sheppa Khorsandi, who hosted the evening.
UK IT Industry Awards 2018 - all the top photos from the big night
The UK IT Industry Awards 2018 was a huge success. But don't take our word for it, check out this gallery of the the nation's top IT professionals letting their hair down!
And invited winners on stage to collect their awards.
UK IT Industry Awards 2018 - all the top photos from the big night
The UK IT Industry Awards 2018 was a huge success. But don't take our word for it, check out this gallery of the the nation's top IT professionals letting their hair down!
After the awards there was a band, DJ and amongst other entertainment, dodgems!
UK IT Industry Awards 2018 - all the top photos from the big night
The UK IT Industry Awards 2018 was a huge success. But don't take our word for it, check out this gallery of the the nation's top IT professionals letting their hair down!
And of course a lively dance floor.
UK IT Industry Awards 2018 - all the top photos from the big night
The UK IT Industry Awards 2018 was a huge success. But don't take our word for it, check out this gallery of the the nation's top IT professionals letting their hair down!
And it all ended with a bang! We hope to see at next year's UK IT Industry Awards!