UK IT Awards 2023: In pictures

Relive the IT industry's biggest night of the year

UK IT Awards 2023

The Computing team were ready and waiting for guests to arrive

At 7pm, the doors opened and the UK IT Industry Awards 2023 began!

The entertainment, as ever, was top notch

At 19:45, guests took their seats

A video highlighted some of the major IT wins and biggest stories of the year

Electric string trio Siren opened the event

Computing editor Tom Allen and BCS CEO Rashik Parmar welcomed and congratulated guests in their opening speech

Comedian Ellie Taylor kept their crowd entertained after dinner

Everyone who took the stage was thrilled with their win

IT Leader of the Year, the night's most prestigious prize, went to Steve Capper of AtkinsRéalis

Then it was time for guests to let their hair down as the celebrations continued!

Last week Computing and BCS, the Chartered Institute for IT, jointly hosted the ULK IT Industry Awards: the most prestigious event in the IT calendar.

Winning at the UK IT Awards is a real testament to success, and this year saw incredible entries from across the technology industry.

Prizes went to companies, projects, products and of course people: the beating heart of the sector.

And how those people celebrated on the night! From arrival, where they were greeted by excellent entertainment, to leaving after an extended period on the dance floor, they got down to the serious business of celebrating their - and each others' - success.

This year was a special one for Computing, celebrating our 50th year of publication, and no expense was spared in putting on a worthy celebration. Guests were treated to no fewer than four different groups of musicians: the Snap Chaps welcomed them to the event; electric string trio Siren serenaded them as they took their seats; The Brightside Band accompanied the awards presentations; and Phoebe D'abo took over on the decks as the DJ at the end of the evening.

Comedian Ellie Taylor was in great form, joking with the audience before launching into the most important bit of the night - the awards! But for that, you'll have to check out part two of this series (coming soon!) - or see the full list of winners here.