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Summer Festival: Advisory Board

CIO agendas are crowded: cost pressure, cyber, regulation, talent, data, AI, vendor dependency, business expectations. Most organisations are trying to do too much at once, and the “must-do” work often blocks the strategic work. CIONET only creates value if its agenda matches what CIOs truly need, in the right format, at the right time. The challenge Pick the few priorities that matter most for 2027, then translate them into a clear CIONET agenda. Outcome we leave with A ranked CIO agenda for 2027, and a directly aligned CIONET programme outline (themes, formats, cadence), with a shortlist of speaker and case targets.

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Summerfest: From Story to Habit

How to align people, shift routines, and prove value Technology transformations often fail not because the tools don’t work, but because people don’t change their work habits. Boards want proof of value, executives want business outcomes, IT wants clarity, and employees want ease. Between these expectations, the CIO’s role is no longer just to deliver platforms; it is to tell the story that motivates people and turn that story into daily habits. This session will explore: The narrative: how to craft a simple, repeatable story that explains the “why” behind change for every stakeholder. From story to routine: practical ways to embed new behaviours through manager rituals, team incentives, and visible leadership. Reskilling and new expectations: preparing teams for evolving roles, from cross-department collaboration to AI-enhanced workflows. Measuring what matters: showing progress in speed, quality, and resilience — not just in licences bought or trainings completed. The aim is to equip CIOs with a leadership toolkit: a story that unites, habits that endure, and proof that convinces even the toughest boardroom.

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Belgium 8-9-26 Invitation Only Virtual english

What an AI Architect Actually Does in Practice; Skills, responsibilities, interfaces, and career moves behind one of the most misunderstood emerging roles.

The AI architect role is becoming more visible, and the scope varies across organisations. The challenge is defining what the role owns, where it sits, and how it works with existing architecture, data, security, risk, and business teams. Three pressure points need clarity. - Role definition matters because the position can span solution architecture, data architecture, governance, integration, security, vendor selection, and business process design. - Interfaces matter because the role must connect teams while respecting existing responsibilities. - Skills matter because technical depth needs to be combined with judgement around controls, delivery choices, and operational boundaries. The working question is simple: how do we define the AI architect role so it becomes useful, credible, and connected to delivery? If this role is emerging in your organisation, let’s compare how others are defining it and where they are placing it.

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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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CIONET’s Cyber Circle: a new three-event programme exclusively focusing on the most urgent, complex, and high-impact challenges in cybersecurity today. Launched in 2026, this initiative brings together CISOs, CIOs, and senior IT executives with a strong interest in cybersecurity for three curated gatherings each year. As part of CIONET’s trusted executive community, the Cyber Circle provides a confidential, peer-driven environment to exchange insights, share real-world experiences, and address evolving cyber threats. Each session is designed to foster strategic dialogue, strengthen resilience, and elevate cybersecurity as a core driver of business value.

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The Telenet Business Leadership Circle powered by CIONET, offers a platform where IT executives and thought leaders can meet to inspire each other and share best practices. We want to be a facilitator who helps you optimise the performance of your IT function and your business by embracing the endless opportunities that digital change brings.

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Découvrez la dynamique du leadership numérique aux Rencontres de CIONET, le programme francophone exclusif de CIONET pour les leaders numériques en Belgique, rendu possible grâce au soutien et à l'engagement de nos partenaires de programme : Deloitte, Denodo et Red Hat. Rejoignez trois événements inspirants par an à Liège, Namur et en Brabant Wallon, où des CIOs et des experts numériques francophones de premier plan partagent leurs perspectives et expériences sur des thèmes d'affaires et de IT actuels. Laissez-vous inspirer et apprenez des meilleurs du secteur lors de sessions captivantes conçues spécialement pour soutenir et enrichir votre rôle en tant que CIO pair. Ne manquez pas cette opportunité de faire partie d'un réseau exceptionnel d'innovateurs numériques !

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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. Our mission is to shine the spotlight a little brighter on female role models in IT, Tech & Digital, and to empower each other through this inner network community.

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