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Belgium Dec 4, 2025 Invitation Only Physical english

Women of CIONET - Christmas Dinner

CIONET is committed to highlighting and celebrating female role models in IT, Tech & Digital, creating a leadership programme that empowers and elevates women within the tech industry. This initiative is dedicated to showcasing the achievements and successes of leading women, fostering an environment where female role models are recognised, and their contributions can ignite progress and inspire the next generation of women in IT.

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International Dec 9, 2025 Public Virtual english

CIONET Awards 2026: Part 1

The CIONET Awards 2026: Part 1, the premier celebration of excellence in digital mission and leadership. During this event the spotlight falls on two of the most critical arenas in modern enterprise: Applications & Architecture and Data & AI. Prepare for a dynamic session where each nominee will present their groundbreaking achievements. 

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Netherlands Dec 9, 2025 Invitation Only Physical english

Driving Business Value Through Data-Driven IT Cost Management

  Digital transformation and ongoing economic uncertainty are intensifying the pressure on IT leaders to do more with less. In this environment, gaining precise control over IT costs—while continuing to deliver effective, efficient, and innovative technology operations—is more critical than ever. At this exclusive CIONET Executive Roundtable, hosted in partnership with It’s Value, we will explore how Technology Business Management (TBM) principles can help CIOs and IT leaders make data-driven financial decisions that drive measurable business value. Key Discussion Themes Turning data insights into smarter IT investment decisions Setting priorities for cost optimisation and maximising ROI Quantifying and communicating the business value of IT initiatives Evaluating the principles of FinOps and the implications of public, private, and hybrid cloud environments for cost management Embedding effective change management to drive adoption and alignment Achieving tangible business outcomes from AI initiatives while maintaining fiscal discipline The evening will also feature a fireside chat with Sunil Anand, Global Head of Technology Business Management at National Grid. Sunil will share practical lessons and key milestones, retracing the National Grid cost management journey. This dinner offers a unique opportunity to: Exchange experiences with peers facing similar challenges Gain insights from TBM experts and industry practitioners Reassess your own IT financial strategy in a relaxed, collegial setting Join us for an evening of insight, discussion, and connection—designed to help you strengthen IT’s role as a true business value driver.

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Italy Dec 10, 2025 Invitation Only Physical italian

Observability - The New Business Catalyst

Questa roundtable esclusiva offrirà a CIO, CISO e Leader di ITOps/Engineering un confronto diretto per individuare le migliori strategie di Innovazione che, attraverso l'observability, ottimizzino il Return of Investment. 

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Belgium Dec 11, 2025 Country Members Physical english

Next Generation Digital Twins - CIONET Belgium: Community Event

Imagine being able to monitor, simulate, and optimise an entire city, factory, or supply chain in real time. Next-generation digital twins are making this vision a reality, transforming how we manage and understand complex systems. By creating dynamic virtual replicas of physical assets and processes, digital twins allow organisations to predict issues, optimize performance, and make data-driven decisions with unprecedented accuracy.This event will explore how digital twins are being used across industries to revolutionize the way we operate and maintain large-scale, intricate systems—whether it’s the infrastructure of a smart city, the efficiency of a factory floor, or the resilience of global supply chains.Examples of Digital Twins in Action:Smart Cities: Urban planners can use digital twins to simulate traffic flow, monitor energy usage, or predict the impact of weather events on infrastructure. This enables cities to optimize resources and improve the quality of life for their citizens.Factories of the Future: Manufacturing plants are leveraging digital twins to monitor equipment in real time, prevent downtime, and optimize production lines. With predictive analytics, factories can avoid costly breakdowns and improve overall efficiency.Supply Chain Management: Complex supply chains, spanning continents and industries, can be modeled as digital twins to track shipments, simulate disruptions, and optimize logistics. Businesses can reduce inefficiencies and respond faster to market demands.Key Themes:Real-Time Monitoring and Simulation: How digital twins provide real-time insights into complex systems, allowing for dynamic response and optimization.Predictive Power: Leveraging AI and data analytics, digital twins help organisations predict and mitigate issues before they happen, from equipment failures to supply chain bottlenecks.Scalability Across Ecosystems: Digital twins aren’t limited to individual assets—learn how they can be scaled across entire ecosystems like smart cities or global supply chains for maximum impact.Building Trust and Security: With digital twins handling critical infrastructure and sensitive data, what are the security and governance frameworks needed to ensure trust in these virtual systems?Why You Should Attend:Next-generation digital twins are no longer just a concept—they are revolutionizing industries by offering a new way to manage complexity. Whether you’re looking to optimize a city, factory, or supply chain, this event will provide practical insights into how digital twins can transform your organisation’s operations and drive future innovation.

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Netherlands Dec 11, 2025 Invitation Only Physical dutch

FastForward Insights #Security

Navigating tommorrow's threatscape: Cybersecurity insights for digital leaders. Op 28 november in de 3D Makers Zone in Haarlem.

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Revolutionizing content creation at Pilot Company with Jasper

Revolutionizing content creation at Pilot Company with Jasper

"Jasper's brand and voice tools help our teams work even better together. We're able to align faster and collaborate more effectively."


Nick Kakanis
Content Designer
 
 
 

At Jasper, we are proud to play a part in revolutionizing the way companies like Pilot Company approach content creation. Nick Kakanis, a content designer on the Digital Products team, shared how Jasper has become an integral part of their workflow and brought about significant changes in their content strategy.

Pilot Company operates across multiple digital channels. Integrating Jasper into their workflow has proven to be a time-saving and workflow-enhancing strategy, ultimately positioning him as an "awesome partner”. The Pilot Company team collaborating with Jasper can tell the tool was built with the customer in mind.

 

Unleashing Collaboration and Efficiency with Jasper

Before Jasper, teams at Pilot Company were working in silos, each producing their own content. Jasper has changed this dynamic, breaking down barriers and encouraging collaboration. As Nick explained, Jasper often provides the missing piece when someone is stuck on a piece of writing, making the process more efficient and enjoyable.

One of the standout examples of how Jasper has proven useful is within Pilot's more technical teams. They have been utilizing the summarizer tool to distill dense technical documents into clear, concise bullet points. This function turned a 30-page document into a single page of key points, which could then be transformed into an explanatory email for the business development side. Repurposing content is now streamlined with the help of Jasper.

 

Jasper’s Catalyst of Creativity and Ideation at Pilot

Jasper's impact goes beyond simply streamlining workflows; it also serves as a creative catalyst.

Nick highlighted how Jasper assists with ideation, such as generating headlines based on an existing document. The tool provides that "aha" moment when it suggests the perfect phrase or concept that was on the tip of one's tongue all along.

Designers at Pilot are also enthralled by the conversational aspect of Jasper Chat, revolutionizing the way that they communicate ideas. “I almost exclusively use Jasper Chat because it feels conversational and more like a collaboration or brainstorm session. Jasper has helped me create and edit content for design layouts so that prototypes feel more real and I can better illustrate a vision - no more lorem ipsum placeholder text!”

Another area where Jasper shines is in optimizing content for SEO. As a content writer, Nick focuses on storytelling. However, the need for the content to rank well on internet searches necessitates SEO optimization. This is where Jasper comes in, serving as a bridge between the complex requirements of SEO and the art of storytelling. With Jasper's guidance, Nick can optimize the content for search engines without sacrificing the narrative's integrity.

 

Brand Alignment and Success

Pilot has multiple sub-brands, each with its unique voice. Jasper is being trained on these different brand voices, enabling teams to produce content tailored to their specific brand. This gives Pilot additional confidence and assurance that their content will align with their brand identity. Stephanie Bullock, Manager, Product Design at Pilot Company, sums it up perfectly: "Jasper is teaching me to be a better writer and collaborator. My work is stronger with his support and insight." By aligning content with the brand's voice and style, Jasper allows teams to create tailored, unique content that resonates with the target audience.

The impact of Jasper's introduction at Pilot speaks for itself. With Jasper, Pilot has saved each team member between 3 to 5 hours a week. This case study is a testament to Jasper's capability to transform work processes, foster collaboration, and boost productivity.

 

Jasper's Transformative Power

The introduction of Jasper has not only boosted productivity and creativity within organizations like Pilot but also fostered a sense of empowerment among content teams. By providing advanced AI capabilities, an intuitive interface, and robust collaboration features, Jasper streamlines workflows and saves valuable time. Our platform's unique blend of creativity and technology ensures that content is not only well-crafted but also optimized for maximum reach and engagement. 

We are honored to be a part of Pilot's content initiatives and look forward to continuing our partnership in driving success.

 

Pilot Company is a prominent fuel supplier and the largest operator of travel centers in North America, better known as Pilot Flying J. With a yearly supply of over 14 billion gallons of fuel, Pilot Company also offers DEF, biofuels, and renewables to the market. Boasting more than 750 travel center locations across 44 states and six Canadian provinces, Pilot Company caters to both professional drivers and travelers. Moreover, Pilot Company stands out as one of the largest independent retailers of over-the-road diesel fuel and ranks among the top 25 largest restaurant franchises in the United States.

Headquarters: Knoxville, TN

Company Size: Enterprise (1,000+ employees)

Industry: Retail

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Checkout our CIONET COOKBOOK

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Embark on a culinary journey through the ever-evolving world of digital leadership with our third edition of the CIONET Cookbook: Recipes for Digital Success. Unveiling the intricate trilemma faced by today’s Master Chefs, our trailblazing European CIOs address a challenge at the nexus of customer interests, digital transformation strategies, and IT modernisation. Their secret? Synchronising the gearing between customer, business, and technology to create a frictionless movement through the digital landscape.

The CIONET Cookbook uses the analogy of a five-star restaurant to explain the importance of optimally integrated technology, with the CIO as Master Chef. In order to provide the best service to its customers, a top restaurant must have the right atmosphere, an inviting menu, a well-equipped kitchen, talented and committed front-of-house and kitchen staff and smooth-running processes that ensure an enjoyable experience for diners.

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Gunter Van Craen - CDIO at Bekaert - Embracing Digital Transformation

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Raul Jimenez - Transforming Data and AI Governance at Sika

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Carla Milovanov - Navigating Transformation: Insights from Landal's CIO

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Claudio Balbo - Senior Director and Head of IT Architecture at Intesa Sanpaolo - Revolutionizing Core Banking

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Angélique Bidault-Verliac - CDPO, SNCF Connect & Tech - Data, AI, and Customer-First Transformation

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Rajat Dhawan - Group Chief Digital & Technology Officer at Soho House - How Data & AI Enhance Member Experiences

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The role of the CIO has evolved from managing systems to shaping outcomes: growth, resilience, and competitive edge are now won or lost in the technology arena. Today ’ s CIOs must balance stability with innovation, control costs while attracting scarce talent, and modernise legacy infrastructure while adopting emerging technologies.

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A research proposal_AI and the Human Experience

As AI transitions from a specialised tool to an all-pervasive force, understanding its profound implications for our human lives is no longer merely academic but an urgent imperative for social well-being and strategic preparedness.

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Cybersecurity in critical infrastructure

Geopolitical tensions have dominated the headlines for over two years now. In this context, the cyber threat landscape is also evolving rapidly. The protection and security of critical infrastructure – both physical and digital – is becoming increasingly important.

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CIONET’s mission is to help IT executives become more at ease and above all more successful in their jobs. So they can do more than just keep up with change but ultimately define it. CIONET opens up a whole new universe of opportunities in IT management.

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