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Belgium 14-10-25 TRIBES Squad+ Squad Only Virtual english

Agile Infrastructure ; How to build technical foundations that don’t slow you down

Agile delivery often collides with inflexible infrastructures. One team wants to release weekly. Another is waiting six months for a new test environment. Sounds familiar? If your infra team is tired of being the bottleneck, and your devs are tired of waiting, this session opens a path forward.

Belgium 14-10-25 Round Table Invitation Only Physical english

Towards Digital Sovereignty in the Financial Sector

For financial institutions, a strategic approach to cloud adoption is needed, but not simple to achieve. The challenge lies in leveraging the benefits of modern cloud infrastructure while simultaneously preparing to meet strict sovereignty requirements. This necessitates a careful consideration of cloud architecture, including hybrid and multi-cloud models, and a thorough understanding of data residency and governance.

Belgium 16-10-25 Round Table Invitation Only Physical english

CIONET Round Table - Rethinking AI

AI isn’t just another tool. It changes how we work, how we think, how we organise ourselves.Yet most organisations still approach it like a digital upgrade, deploying assistants, automating workflows, testing use cases inisolation.The results are predictable. Short-term wins. Long-term confusion.Effort spent. Value unclear.Many companies can’t connect AI to their actual strategic goals,and the promised ROI never materialises.At the same time, something deeper is shifting.AI can now reason, decide, adapt. Not just mimic processes butcontribute to them.The technology is evolving, but the way we implement it hasn’tcaught up.If your AI still fits inside a single department, you’re likely solvingthe wrong problem.If it works only for individuals, you're missing how your teamsactually deliver value.If it replaces people instead of supporting them, you're buildingfor today, not tomorrow.The next step isn’t more AI. It’s the right AI.Built for your business, your teams, your way of working.Not a tool to add but a structure to build around.Are we ready to treat AI as a shared capability, not a scatteredexperiment?Can we move beyond individual efficiency and build systems thatcollaborate, learn and adapt with us?Those are the questions we’ll explore at the round table.

Belgium 17-10-25 TRIBES Leadership Circle Squad Only Physical english

Leading Change When Your Organisation Pushes Back ; How to move forward when transformation feels like a threat

You’ve secured the budget. The tech is solid. Leadership has signed off. But the project’s going nowhere. People smile in meetings and ignore you afterwards. Middle managers hesitate. Teams follow the old way, even when a new one exists. Every step forward feels like a negotiation, because it is. You’re not alone. Many digital leaders find themselves in this position. The business knows it needs to change but isn’t ready to let go. This session is about those moments. It’s for the CIO who has tried workshops, mandates, and metrics, and still gets blocked. For the transformation lead navigating fear, fatigue, or passive resistance. And for the peer who’s been through it, and found a way forward. If you’re carrying the pressure to deliver change in a place that resists it, this session is your space.

Poland 17-10-25 TRIBE sesja online Invitation Only Virtual Polish

Multicloudowa układanka: jak nie pogubić się w bezpieczeństwie

Każda chmura ma własne zasady i narzędzia, a gdy organizacja korzysta z kilku naraz, zarządzanie bezpieczeństwem staje się Wyzwaniem. Jak poskładać tę układankę, by nie powstały luki w kontroli dostępu, monitoringu czy zgodności regulacyjnej? Z Krzysztofem Wawrzynkowskim z PayPo porozmawiamy o praktykach, które pozwalają zachować przejrzystość i kontrolę w złożonych środowiskach wielochmurowych.

Belgium 21-10-25 TRIBES Squad+ Squad Only Physical english

AI in Practice ; What it really takes to move from pilot to production

Every organisation has a handful of AI pilots. But very few have scaled them. The models are accurate. The vision is clear. But something’s always in the way; lack of infrastructure, unclear ownership, security concerns, or just plain fatigue. This is a conversation for people in the messy middle of the AI journey, those navigating the leap from promising prototypes to operational value.

Belgium 21-10-25 Round Table Invitation Only Physical english

CIONET Round Table - From Disconnected Data to Unified Insight ; Building a 360° customer view to unlock commercial growth

In today's competitive landscape, customer expectations have never been higher. They demand a personalised, seamless experience at every touchpoint, from initial marketing contact to post-sale service. Unified data is at the heart of creating engaging customer experiences and is meant to fuel the 360 profile.  However, for many organizations, a complete picture of the customer is fragmented, with critical data scattered in disconnected systems and departments.  This exclusive roundtable will bring together Digital Leaders active in multiple industries to discuss a critical challenge: breaking down data silos to build a true 360° view of the customer. We will explore how to solve the complex integration challenges that prevent a unified view, and how to transform disparate data into a single source of truth. Join us to: Discover how to overcome the technical hurdles of integrating critical business systems, such as ERP and CRM platforms, to unify customer data. Explore real-world case studies on how organisations have successfully created unified customer insights to enhance personalisation and boost commercial and operational efficiency. Discuss best practices for turning fragmented data into actionable insights that can anticipate customer needs, drive revenue growth, and foster long-term loyalty. This is a unique opportunity for Digital Leaders who are ready to transform their customer engagement strategy and unlock the full potential of their data.

Belgium 22-10-25 Round Table Invitation Only Physical english

The End of the Firewall

Enterprises are questioning whether private networks and stacked firewalls are still worthwhile investments. A newer approach operates on the open internet with Zero Trust, eliminates perimeter complexity, and reframes cybersecurity as a business performance metric for boards and audit committees. This is a closed-door, peer discussion, not a lecture. We’ll examine the promise and its pitfalls: Are the promised savings significant, or are they too good to be true? What risks do you introduce? How does this collide with your installed base, legacy OT, entrenched processes and team competencies, and how do you overcome that without breaking operations or credibility with the board? Two senior leaders from global companies will spark the dialogue with lived experience: Kurt De Ruwe, CIO AkzoNobel Frank Bolata, CIO Syensqo    

Belgium 23-10-25 Round Table Invitation Only Physical english

AI: The Great Illusionist

How to lead responsibly when technology can deceive better than a human?  AI’s ability to shape our perceptions and create new realities is becoming increasingly sophisticated. While it opens significant opportunities, it also carries risks. What happens when AI goes beyond data and algorithms to influence - or even deceive - our senses? How does this change not only our understanding of reality but also the foundations of trust, creativity, and truth in business? AI isn’t just transforming business, it is altering how we experience and interpret everything around us. From AI-generated deepfakes to personalised experiences designed to influence behaviour, the line between truth and illusion is increasingly blurred. This event combines a roundtable discussion among peers with a hands-on sensory workshop, where you will experience illusions through sight, sound, taste, smell, and touch. Through these experiments, we will confront the ethical dilemmas that arise when AI has the power to fabricate realities and influence decisions.

Germany 28-10-25 CIONET Community Event Country Members Physical german

Köln: Powershift

Am 28. Oktober lädt CIONET CIOs und Digital Leaders nach Köln ein: hier stellen wir reale Anwendungsfälle vor, in denen KI-Agenten Aufgaben autonom übernehmen, Prozesse beschleunigen und Entscheidungen vorbereiten – mit messbarem Nutzen für das Business.

Belgium 4-11-25 TRIBES Squad+ Squad Only Virtual english

From Backlog to Value ; Prioritising what matters when everything feels urgent

You’ve got a roadmap, a backlog, and a lot of pressure. Every team wants their feature. Every stakeholder claims urgency. And your developers? They just want to deliver something meaningful. But how do you prioritise in a way that serves the business, and keeps the team sane? If your backlog keeps growing and your outcomes stay flat, this session helps you turn intent into value, without losing control.

Belgium 6-11-25 Round Table Invitation Only Physical english

CIONET Round Table: Securing Your Digital Crown Jewels

The modern cyber threat landscape has evolved from simple data breaches to sophisticated, systemic attacks designed to cripple an entire organisation. Ransomware, in particular, has made traditional backup and recovery strategies insufficient, as attackers often compromise backups before launching their main assault. In this new reality, the question is no longer "if" an attack will happen, but "when” and how quickly you can recover. Furthermore, regulations like DORA and NIS2 are making robust recovery a legal imperative, compelling businesses to adopt solutions that can guarantee data integrity and business continuity even after a catastrophic cyber event, making a Cybervault a critical component of regulatory compliance.

Poland 6-11-25 TRIBE sesja online Squad Only Virtual Polish

Raportowanie i monitoring w chmurze: od metryk do realnych decyzji

Chmura daje ogrom możliwości obserwacji, ale też łatwo wpaść w pułapkę nadmiaru metryk i alertów. Jak zbudować monitoring i raportowanie tak, by faktycznie wspierały decyzje, a nie przytłaczały szumem? Maciej Lutostański z Benefit Systems pokaże, jak jego zespół wykorzystuje natywne narzędzia dostawców (głównie AWS) oraz sprawdzone rozwiązania open source – Grafanę do wizualizacji, Loki do centralizowanego logowania, Prometheusa do monitoringu i alertingu oraz KubeCost do zarządzania kosztami. Dyskutować będziemy o tym, jak zrównoważyć kontrolę, przejrzystość i efektywność w złożonych środowiskach chmurowych.

Germany 12-11-25 Round Table

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Poland 12-11-25 TRIBE sesja online Invitation Only Virtual Polish

Testy zarządzania kryzysowego: jak przygotować organizację na nieprzewidywalne

Kryzysu nie da się zaplanować, ale można sprawdzić, jak skutecznie organizacja reaguje, gdy codzienne procedury przestają działać. Bartosz Lewszuk z EFL pokaże, jak budować dojrzałość w obszarze zarządzania kryzysowego poprzez regularne testy obejmujące zarówno IT, jak i jednostki biznesowe. Omówi, jak przygotowuje się scenariusze, angażuje zarząd i włącza do ćwiczeń wszystkich, którzy mogą zostać dotknięci skutkami incydentu. W centrum uwagi znajdzie się nie tylko sam przebieg testów, ale też analiza wniosków i sposób przekładania ich na działania wzmacniające odporność organizacji.

Belgium 13-11-25 CIONET Community Event Country Members Physical english

The New CISO - CIONET Belgium: Community Event

The Role of the Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) The role of the Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) is no longer confined to securing the network perimeter. As organisations become more digitally connected and data-driven, the CISO’s responsibilities have expanded far beyond traditional security measures. Today’s CISO must not only defend against cyber threats but also enable the business to innovate securely, manage complex regulatory environments, and instill a culture of trust across the organisation. This event will explore the evolving role of the CISO as a strategic leader who balances security with business enablement. As digital transformation accelerates, how can CISOs align their security strategies with organisational goals, ensure compliance, and lead their teams in the fight against increasingly sophisticated threats? Key Discussion Points: From Gatekeeper to Strategic Partner: How CISOs can shift from being seen as barriers to innovation to becoming key enablers of business agility and transformation through security. Balancing Risk and Innovation: Learn how top CISOs navigate the delicate balance between mitigating risk and supporting the organisation’s need to innovate and scale in a secure environment. Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC): Explore how CISOs are managing an increasingly complex regulatory landscape, ensuring compliance while still driving business objectives forward. Building a Security-First Culture: Practical strategies for CISOs to foster a culture where security is embedded into every part of the business, from boardroom discussions to frontline operations. CISO as Crisis Manager: How to prepare for and lead your organisation through major cybersecurity incidents. From ransomware attacks to data breaches, we’ll discuss how today’s CISO is as much a crisis manager as they are a strategist. Why You Should Attend: As a CISO, your role is evolving faster than ever before. This event is designed to provide you with actionable insights into how to embrace your expanded responsibilities while keeping your organisation safe and secure. Whether you’re focused on aligning security with business goals, navigating regulatory challenges, or leading in times of crisis, this event will equip you with the strategies to lead the next era of cybersecurity.

Poland 17-11-25 TRIBE TLC Physical

TRIBES LEADERSHIP CIRCLE SECURITY TRIBE

Tribes Leadership Circle to cykliczne, wysokopoziomowe spotkania wyłącznie dla dyrektorów obszarowych, posiadających dostęp w ramach wykupionego członkostwa.

Belgium 18-11-25 TRIBES Squad+ Squad Only Physical english

Business Process Driven Architecture ; Designing systems that follow how your organisation actually works

Too often, architecture is drawn top-down, neat boxes, elegant flows, and little connection to the way teams really work. But what if we flipped it? What if our systems evolved from the actual processes, pains, and needs that drive the business? If you’re tired of systems that look good on slides but frustrate in practice, this session will ground the conversation where value is created, at the process level.

Belgium 18-11-25 Other Local Event Invitation Only Physical english

Telenet Business Leadership Circle - Scalable IT Operating Models

As businesses navigate increasing demands for agility and digital transformation, aligning IT strategies with business goals is essential for success. This roundtable will bring together CIOs, CTOs, and Digital Leaders to explore how to develop and manage IT Operating Models that effectively support business objectives. The discussion will focus on the key components of an IT Operating Model, including people, processes, technology, and governance, and the importance of agility in today’s fast-paced environment.

Poland 18-11-25 TRIBE sesja strategiczna Invitation Only Physical Polish

SESJA STRATEGICZNA APPLICATIONS | PEOPLE TRIBE

Procesy wytwarzania – development IT – tworzą niezwykle złożone organizacje łaczące technologie, ludzi i procesy. Wszyscy managerowie IT szukają modelu gwarantującego efektywne i stabilne realizacje projektów wytwórczych. Sesja stacjonarna Applications TRIBE pozwoli zebranym managerom organizacji developerskich omówić nowoczesne i efektywne podejścia, dobre praktyki i podzielić się świetnymi pomysłami na efektywny development. Pojawią się wątki spójnego CICD, procesów integracji i testowania. W czasie sesji znajdziecie także wątki dopasowania umiejętności i wiedzy pracowników zespołów developmentu do nowoczesnych procesów i technologii. Omówimy wpływ AI na redefinicję tych wymagań i zakresu ról w zespołach. Jak zwykle połączymy kilka case study z nowoczesnych organizacji z dyskusją na powyższe tematy przy okrągłych stołach. Tylko przychodząc i uczestnicząc możesz skorzystać wiedzy i praktyk innych w programie TRIBES.

UK 19-11-25 CIONET Community Event Country Members Physical english

CIONET UK Business Community Program: Safe and secure – building trust with business partners

Join us for the final community event of 2025 on 19th November in London. Sponsored by Business Partners Cognizant, Stefanini, Strategy, Orange Business, Entelect & Thoughtworks.

Poland 19-11-25 TRIBE sesja online Invitation Only Virtual Polish

Secure SDLC: bezpieczeństwo wbudowane w rozwój oprogramowania

Nowoczesne oprogramowanie nie może być rozwijane w oderwaniu od bezpieczeństwa. Secure SDLC oznacza, że każdy etap – od analizy wymagań po utrzymanie – jest projektowany z myślą o odporności na podatności i ataki. Takie podejście pozwala wcześnie wykrywać błędy, obniżać koszty poprawek i zwiększać odporność systemów. Jan Pieczykolan przedstawi doświadczenia Santander Bank Polska z wdrażania tego modelu, pokazując, jak zmieniają się role, narzędzia i sposób współpracy zespołów IT. Liczymy też na Wasze przykłady w dyskusji: co w praktyce działa, a co staje się barierą przy wprowadzaniu Secure SDLC w organizacji.

Belgium 20-11-25 TRIBES Squad+ Squad Only Virtual english

Data Spaces and Digital Trust ; What it takes to collaborate safely across ecosystems

You can’t build a smart service without smart data. And you can’t access smart data without trust. Across Europe, industries are trying to make this work, through data spaces, standardisation, and new governance frameworks. But progress is slow. If you’re part of a sector with potential for shared intelligence, but stuck in silos, this session will challenge assumptions and explore practical pathways.

Belgium 20-11-25 Round Table Invitation Only Physical english

From Data to Decisions to Value : Turning information overload into real outcomes

Every organisation sits on a mountain of data, builds new platforms, and experiments with AI. Yet the key question remains: how much of this activity creates value that leaders can see and measure? Data in isolation delivers little; without clear decisions, it clutters rather than clarifies. The task is shifting from stockpiling information to making better, faster decisions that scale across every channel and moment that matters.  How to close the gap between data investments and business outcomes? Which decisions should be centralised, and which remain distributed? What role should AI and automation play in orchestrating relevance?

Belgium 25-11-25 TRIBES Squad+ Squad Only Virtual english

Compliance by Design ; Making AI, GDPR, and the AI Act part of your operating model

Compliance is no longer about checklists. It’s about system design. With the EU AI Act approaching, and GDPR enforcement tightening, organisations must embed legal and ethical boundaries deep into how they build, deploy, and monitor technology. If your AI and data projects feel increasingly legal, this session will help you redesign the bridge between policy and platform.

Belgium 27-11-25 TRIBES Squad+ All Members Physical english

Where Do You Stand on NIS2? ; Benchmark Your Readiness Against Your Peers

NIS2 is reshaping cybersecurity requirements across industries, placing high expectations on entities in scope. But how ready is your organisation compared to others? Join this open Squad session to: See how organisations in different sectors (cloud, MSSP, manufacturing) are approaching NIS2 Benchmark your readiness on scope, cost, and timelines Learn how peers interpret “essential” vs “important” requirements Identify common challenges and blind spots Discover how others are balancing compliance with business priorities This C-level-only benchmarking session, organised in collaboration with Komatsu, is designed for CIOs, CISOs, and digital leaders who want to share insights and learn from each other’s experience. Organisations that have concluded they’re not in scope are especially welcome to join and have their assumptions challenged. Expect a session packed with pragmatic discussions, direct questions, and real-world exchange. No theory. No fluff. Just straight answers. If you are interested in registering, please complete this short survey. Your input will help us prepare the session and we will share the combined insights with the audience.

Belgium 4-12-25 Other Local Event Invitation Only Physical english

Women of CIONET - Christmas Dinner

Despite driving innovation and digital transformation, female CIOs remain underrepresented in executive teams and boardrooms. This conference brings together trailblazing women in tech leadership to challenge the status quo, share strategies for breaking barriers, and pave the way for fair representation at the top. It’s time to ensure women CIOs get the shot they’ve earned to shape organizations at the highest level.

International 9-12-25 International Event - Other 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. 

Belgium 11-12-25 CIONET Community Event 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.

Belgium 12-12-25 TRIBES Leadership Circle Squad Only Physical english

Managing IT Cost Without Losing Capability ; A practical look at how to control infrastructure, apps, and dev spend

Everyone wants value for money. But in IT, that value is spread across infrastructure, software, services, and people. Your infra spend is creeping up. App maintenance is eating your budget. New development is exciting but comes with hidden overhead. And people costs, from operations to engineering, remain the largest, most overlooked slice. If you’re under pressure to optimise without compromise, this session brings the right questions, trade-offs, and shared lessons to the table.

International 12-2-26 International Event - Other Public Virtual english

CIONET Awards 2026: Part 2

The CIONET Awards 2026: Part 2, 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: Cybersecurity and Cloud & Infrastructure. Prepare for a dynamic session where each nominee will present their groundbreaking achievements. 

International 25-3-26 International Event - Other All Members Physical english

CIONET Awards 2026: Part 3

The CIONET Awards 2026: Part 3, the premier celebration of excellence in digital mission and leadership. During this event the spotlight falls on the European CIO of the Year. Prepare for a dynamic session where each nominee will present their groundbreaking achievements.