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Belgium December 18, 2025 Invitation Only Physical english

AB Christmas Dinner

We look forward to brainstorming with you on how we can strengthen meaningful engagement among our participants, create valuable opportunities for visibility, foster peer-to-peer networking, and deliver impactful content. Your expertise and guidance will help shape our strategy for the coming year and ensure that we continue to provide the best possible value to our entire community. Together, we can build a stronger, more connected community that benefits us all.

UK December 16, 2025 Invitation Only Physical english

Agentic AI: how to extract value end-to-end

At this CIONET executive roundtable – brought to you in association with UiPath – we’ll explore this question and more. Bringing together senior IT professionals from across multiple vertical markets, we will focus on the benefits of agentic AI as applied to end-to-end processes. And we’ll seek to understand how organisations might overcome automation barriers to drive greater value creation.

Belgium December 16, 2025 Invitation Only Physical english

CIONET Round Table: Mastering Enterprise Service Management

This CIONET Round Table will focus on how the IT department can be the enabler that unlocks organisational efficiencies and helps to improve the employee experience. We will explore how CIOs and Digital Leaders can fundamentally transform the internal service experience by breaking down organizational silos, orchestrating complex cross-functional workflows, and leveraging a unified platform to deliver a truly frictionless experience for every employee.

Germany December 15, 2025 Public Virtual german

Virtual CIONET Meet-Up: What's next, 2026?

Angesichts wachsender Cyberbedrohungen und der zunehmenden Automatisierung von Geschäftsprozessen blicken CIOs auf eine ereignisreiche Zeit zurück. Umso spannender ist die Frage, welche Herausforderungen und Chancen die IT-Welt künftig erwarten.  ngesichts wachsender Cyberbedrohungen und der zunehmenden Automatisierung von Geschäftsprozessen blicken CIOs auf ein ereignisreiches Jahr 2024 zurück. Umso spannender ist die Frage, welche neuen Herausforderungen und Chancen die IT-Welt im Jahr 2025 erwarten.AA

Belgium December 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.

Italy December 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. 

UK December 10, 2025 Country Members Physical english

From Story to Habit: How to Make Change Stick

Digital value only lands when business behaviour changes.

Netherlands December 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.

International December 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. 

Belgium December 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.

UK December 3, 2025 Invitation Only Physical english

Driving Business Value Through Data-Driven IT Cost Management

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.

Italy December 3, 2025 Country Members Physical italian

The Future of Work in the Age of AI

Con l’AI e l’automazione che ridefiniscono i settori, anche il modo in cui lavoriamo, apprendiamo e cresciamo sta cambiando. Questo evento esplora a fondo il panorama in evoluzione della forza lavoro, concentrandosi su come l’AI possa potenziare i dipendenti piuttosto che sostituirli. Approfondiremo le strategie per migliorare e aggiornare le competenze dei dipendenti, promuovere una cultura dell’innovazione e sfruttare la potenza dell’AI per aumentare produttività e soddisfazione sul lavoro. Affrontando le implicazioni etiche dell’IA sul posto di lavoro ed esplorando il potenziale della collaborazione tra uomo e AI, puntiamo a fornire alle organizzazioni strumenti per navigare nelle complessità dell’era dell’AI e affermarsi come leader nell’era digitale.

Netherlands December 2, 2025 Invitation Only Physical english

The CISO Strikes Back: Time for active cyber defence

Today’s threat landscape is more aggressive, targeted, and unrelenting than ever. Traditional perimeter defence and reactive tactics are no longer enough,  and CISOs know it. That’s why a new approach is gaining momentum: active cyber defence, where deception, and deep intelligence are wielded as strategic weapons. In this confidential, closed-door roundtable, you will join a select group of CISOs to dive into real-life active cyber strategies reshaping the modern security playbook. Together, we’ll go beyond the hype and share hard-earned insights into: Crafting honeypots and deception networks that waste attackers’ time and reveal their methods Using breadcrumbs and fake data to trace adversaries and turn the tables Leveraging threat intel and behaviour monitoring to anticipate attacks before they happen Running red teaming and bug bounty programs that keep your defences sharp and attackers guessing Navigating the legal and ethical grey zones of proactive defence — without crossing the line Structuring agile, cross-functional teams capable of responding with speed, creativity, and precision   Why attend?Because passive defence is no longer an option. This is your opportunity to learn directly from peers who have tested — and challenged — conventional models. Share what works. Debate what doesn’t. And walk away with actionable ideas to lead your security strategy from a position of strength, not just resilience. Active defence isn’t about breaking the rules. It’s about rewriting them, on your terms.

Belgium December 2, 2025 Country Members Physical french

Les Rencontres: Le côté humain de la transformation digitale.

La technologie est le moteur du changement, mais ce sont les personnes qui assurent la réussite de la transformation. Alors que les organisations se lancent dans d'ambitieux parcours de transformation numérique, les CIO sont de plus en plus appelés à relever les défis humains du changement, qu'il s'agisse de gérer la résistance ou de favoriser de nouvelles mentalités et compétences.   Rejoignez-nous pour Le côté humain de la transformation digitale, un événement CIONET consacré à l'exploration de la façon dont les responsables informatiques peuvent aligner la technologie sur les stratégies humaines pour favoriser un succès durable. Apprenez à créer une culture de l'innovation, à responsabiliser les employés et à faire de votre personnel le moteur de votre évolution numérique.   Thèmes clés : Excellence en matière de gestion du changement : Stratégies pour surmonter les résistances et favoriser l'acceptation des nouvelles technologies et des nouveaux processus. La formation continue et la reconversion : Construire une main-d'œuvre prête pour l'avenir en alignant le développement des talents sur les objectifs numériques. Technologies de l'information centrées sur l'employé : Concevoir des outils numériques et des flux de travail qui améliorent l'expérience des employés au lieu de l'entraver. Transformation culturelle : Créer un état d'esprit agile et axé sur l'innovation à tous les niveaux de l'organisation.   Pourquoi y participer? Découvrez les meilleures pratiques pour équilibrer l'adoption de la technologie avec les besoins des personnes. Obtenez des informations de la part des leaders de l'industrie qui ont réussi la transformation numérique. Apprenez comment faire de la culture de votre organisation un avantage concurrentiel à l'ère numérique. Cet événement se déroulera entièrement en français.

Poland December 2, 2025 All Members Physical Polish

COMMUNITY EVENT #10: CHRISTMAS EVENT

CHRISTMASS EVENT

Germany December 1, 2025 Country Members Physical german

München: Digitale Arbeit - Realer Impact

Digitale Arbeitsplätze sollen verbinden statt verkomplizieren: Gemeinsam mit TeamViewer zeigen wir, wie integrierte Plattformen, Automatisierung und smarte Tools digitale Reibung beseitigen und Technologie wieder zum echten Produktivfaktor machen.

UK November 27, 2025 Invitation Only Physical english

Agentic AI in Financial Services

Join us on November 27th at an exclusive London venue and hear from Thoughtworks how CIOs within BFSI organisations are beginning to evaluate and experiment with autonomous systems capable of planning, reasoning, and executing complex tasks with minimal human intervention.

Belgium November 27, 2025 Invitation Only Physical french

Souveraineté ou soumissionVos choix technologiques sont devenus géopolitiques

Entre réglementations européennes renforcées, pressions extraterritoriales croissantes et montée en puissance des technologies d’IA générative, les Leaders Digitaux belges se trouvent à un carrefour stratégique. Face à un paysage de plus en plus fragmenté — DORA, RGPD, NIS2, AI Act vs Cloud Act — les décisions en matière de cloud, de stockage, de traitement ou de partage des données ne relèvent plus seulement de critères techniques ou budgétaires. Elles engagent la résilience globale de l’organisation, sa souveraineté opérationnelle, sa conformité réglementaire, et sa capacité à rester maître de ses infrastructures critiques. Le débat sur la souveraineté numérique n’est plus théorique. Il devient un enjeu d’équilibre entre performance, innovation et contrôle. Il pose également la question de la dépendance technologique à des prestataires globaux et des conditions d’accès aux technologies stratégiques comme l’intelligence artificielle. Ces tensions concernent les organisations de toutes tailles, publiques ou privées : souvent très exposées, elles ne disposent pas toujours des ressources pour réévaluer leurs architectures cloud, la localisation réelle de leurs données, ou la traçabilité de leurs flux d’information.

Belgium November 27, 2025 Invitation Only Physical english

CIONET Round Table: Investing in Private AI Infrastructure

Artificial Intelligence (AI) has become a core business imperative for virtually all organisations. The coming wave of Agentic AI will further solidify the urgency of deploying these transformative technologies. However, the reliance on hyperscale public clouds for sensitive AI workloads often introduces unacceptable risks regarding data sovereignty, intellectual property (IP) control, and regulatory compliance (e.g., EU AI Act, GDPR). Furthermore, the unpredictable nature of public cloud consumption models, coupled with soaring data egress costs, creates major barriers to achieving sustainable, enterprise-wide AI at scale. The question facing CIOs is clear: How do you build a secure, compliant AI factory that delivers predictable ROI without sacrificing performance?

Germany November 27, 2025 Country Members Physical german

Frankfurt: AI Horizons

Wir freuen uns, Sie zur dritten Ausgabe unseres exklusiven AI-Horizons Events für CIDOs und leitende Technologieexperten einzuladen. Diese Veranstaltung verspricht ein unvergessliches Erlebnis zu werden, das Ihr Verständnis für Künstliche Intelligenz und ihre transformative Wirkung auf Unternehmen erweitern wird.