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Belgium May 9, 2025 All Members Physical english
Join us for a wonderful ride. The ride is accessible to all levels of riders and doesn't require extensive technical skills. More information will follow soon. Looking forward to ride together!
Belgium May 9, 2025 All Members Physical english
Join us for a wonderful ride. The ride is accessible to all levels of riders and doesn't require extensive technical skills. More information will follow soon. Looking forward to ride together!
Belgium April 29, 2025 Invitation Only Physical english
Vulnerability Management: The Emperor Has No Clothes
Are you a CISO tired of playing whack-a-mole with vulnerabilities? Do you struggle to maintain an accurate asset inventory in today’s sprawling IT environments? Is identifying coverage gaps or prioritising remediation efforts a constant uphill battle? You’re not alone. The traditional approaches to vulnerability management are buckling under the weight of modern cyber risks.
Belgium April 29, 2025 Invitation Only Physical english
CIONET Round Table - Reimagining Virtualisation
For years, virtualisation has been the backbone of IT infrastructure, driving modernisation, efficiency, and value. When integrated with a hybrid cloud strategy—spanning on-premises, cloud, and edge environments—it has revolutionised how enterprises manage their IT resources, enabling faster innovation and greater adaptability in increasingly complex ecosystems. Today, however, the virtualisation landscape is shifting rapidly due to new market dynamics and major vendor acquisitions. As a result, enterprises are grappling with rising costs, the challenge of maintaining flexibility, ensuring continuity and the need to ensure seamless operations. Many organisations now find themselves at a crossroads, reevaluating their virtualisation strategies in the short to medium term amid growing pressure to adapt. Therefore, we would like to invite you to this timely CIONET roundtable, where we will collaboratively examine the path forward.
Belgium April 24, 2025 Members & Tribes Physical english
THE BIG TRANSFORMER- CIONET Belgium: Community Event
AI is more than just the latest tech buzz—it’s transforming the very foundations of how businesses operate. As a digital leader, are you ready to rethink your approach to digital transformation in light of AI’s growing influence?This event will dive into whether AI demands a new corporate operating model and how organisations can harness its transformative power. From reshaping business strategies to integrating AI into core decision-making, we’ll explore how leaders need to adapt to stay competitive in this AI-driven landscape.
Belgium April 3, 2025 Invitation Only Physical english
Advisory Board - The Business-First CIO
The role of the CIO has never carried more weight. AI and data are not just reshaping industries, they are reshaping leadership itself. The boundaries between technology and business are dissolving, placing CIOs at the heart of strategic decision-making. The question is no longer how can IT support the business? but rather how can technology propel it forward, unlock new opportunities, and redefine competitive advantage? This evolution is both exhilarating and demanding. The CIO must be an innovator, a risk manager, a business strategist, and a transformation leader all at once. How do you harness AI and data to fuel innovation while ensuring security and governance? How do you lead in an environment where technology is no longer a function but the foundation of business itself? In our first Advisory Board meeting of 2025, we’ll go beyond theory and dive into real-world insights from those navigating this transformation firsthand. Gunter will share how he is reshaping his role at Bekaert to drive business transformation. Thomas from Deloitte will offer a market perspective on how AI and data are redefining leadership expectations. Finally, our new Advisory Board President will share his vision for tackling the business challenges ahead in his new role at Sibelga. This isn’t just a meeting, it’s the first step in defining the future of the CIO in 2025 and beyond.
Belgium April 1, 2025 Country Members Physical french
Les Rencontres: Mais, qu'est-ce que vous attendiez ?
Le rôle du CIO ne se limite plus à l'infrastructure et aux systèmes informatiques. Il s'agit de stimuler l'innovation, de favoriser la réussite interdépartementale et d'aligner les stratégies technologiques sur les objectifs de l'entreprise. Mais qu'attendent vraiment le CEO, les RH, le marketing, la finance et les autres cadres de niveau C du CIO ? Ces questions seront au cœur d'un débat dynamique, opposant les attentes – qu'elles soient formelles ou implicites – des CIOs et des autres leaders du C-Suite, tels que les DRH, CMOs, CCOs et CFOs. Cette confrontation directe, enrichie par les interactions avec l'audience, permettra de mieux cerner comment les visions des uns et des autres peuvent s'aligner pour relever les défis stratégiques de l'entreprise. Cet événement se déroulera entièrement en français.
Belgium April 1, 2025 Invitation Only Physical english
AI is revolutionising cybercrime, enabling attackers to launch hyper-personalised phishing scams, deepfake fraud, and self-learning malware that evolves faster than traditional security measures can respond. This session will provide valuable insights to help organisations strengthen their cybersecurity posture in an AI-driven threat landscape. The question isn’t if your organisation will be targeted, it’s whether it’s prepared!
Belgium March 20, 2025 Country Members Physical english
CIOFEST - CHARTING THE CIO CAREER - CIONET Belgium: Community Event
A unique event that offers a retrospective lens on the career journey of leading CIOs, as they reflect on the milestones, challenges, and pivotal decisions that shaped their paths. In this interactive session, a panel of seasoned CIOs will share insights on their personal career trajectories—what worked, what they might have done differently, and the valuable lessons they've learned along the way. They'll provide actionable advice on building a robust and fulfilling CIO career, including key opportunities to seize and common pitfalls to avoid.To complement these reflections, we’ll be joined by a headhunter and career strategy expert, who will offer guidance on strategic career planning for IT leaders. This expert will delve into the evolving demands for CIOs, and how to navigate the dynamic landscape to ensure long-term success. Whether you're a current CIO or aspiring to this role, this event will provide practical advice, inspiration, and strategies to accelerate your career and future-proof your leadership in the digital age.
Belgium March 20, 2025 All Members Physical & Virtual english
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Belgium March 11, 2025 Invitation Only Physical english
Telenet Business Leadership Circle - The Impact of AI on ICT
Join this Telenet Business Leadership Circle meeting to explore the transformative impact of Artificial Intelligence on our IT and Network departments. In the midst of the "perfect storm" of Data, Connectivity, and AI, this exclusive gathering will provide a unique platform for thought-provoking discussions and strategic insights.
Belgium February 20, 2025 Invitation Only Physical english
CIONET Round Table - Beyond Gates and Cameras
Physical security is no longer an analogue domain. As organisations digitise, physical security has transformed into a critical IT responsibility. What was once managed independently by facility managers is now integrated into the broader digital landscape, creating new challenges and opportunities for CIOs and IT managers. This shift represents a new frontier—where IT managers meet facility managers, and traditional physical security merges with modern digital technology. For many, it is uncharted territory.
Belgium February 19, 2025 Invitation Only Physical french
L'intelligence artificielle (IA) est-elle vraiment la révolution qu'elle prétend être pour le secteur public, ou n'est-ce qu'une tendance technologique vouée à décevoir ? Alors que la transformation numérique s'accélère, les autorités publiques sont poussées à adopter l'IA, mais sont-elles réellement prêtes à exploiter son potentiel ou font-elles face à des défis insurmontables ?
Belgium February 13, 2025 Invitation Only Physical english
CIONET Round Table: Your Customers Are Talking. Are You Listening?
Customer service as we know it is changing, fast. In a world powered by IoT, 5G, and real-time data flows, customer experience has shifted from reactive to anticipatory. Hyper-personalisation isn’t just a nice-to-have; it’s the new competitive edge. But are we ready to push boundaries, or are we still thinking too small? At this exclusive round table, we’ll challenge you to rethink customer engagemen
Belgium February 4, 2025 Invitation Only Physical english
CIONET Round Table: Cybersecurity Beyond Prevention
The sophistication and frequency of cyberattacks is evolving at an unprecedented pace. It's no longer a question of if your organization will be targeted, but when. Join CIONET and Kyndryl on February 4th for an exclusive roundtable discussion focused on building true cyber resilience. We'll move beyond basic prevention strategies and delve into the advanced technologies and techniques that enable rapid recovery from cyber incidents, including data breaches and ransomware attacks.
Belgium January 30, 2025 Country Members Physical english
Back To The Future - CIONET Belgium: Annual Event
This event brings together visionary leaders to explore the future of key sectors—healthcare, industry, retail, and banking—and the transformative role of technology in shaping them. As we look back on predictions made two decades ago, we’ll examine how far we've come and dive into what the future holds. Experts will offer a forward-looking perspective on the trends, innovations, and disruptive forces that will redefine these industries in the years ahead. Designed for digital leaders, this event will focus on the evolving technological landscape and its impact on business models, operations, and customer experiences. Join us for a deep dive into the future of sectors critical to our economy and society, and leave with insights to help guide your strategic decisions in this era of rapid change.
Belgium January 21, 2025 Invitation Only Physical english
CIONET Round Table: Bring AI Home
This session will explore how sovereign cloud strategies, including both cloud-based and on-premises deployments, can empower your organization to bring AI capabilities to your data. Maintain complete control and ensure compliance while unlocking the transformative power of AI, tailored to your specific needs and infrastructure.
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Belgium December 18, 2024 Invitation Only Physical dutch
CIONET Healthcare Circle - powered by Johnson&Johnson: Robots in the OR
Reflecting on our CIONET Healthcare Circle discussion in June of last year, it's clear that digitally streamlining the OR and managing the associated complex material flows are top priorities for hospital CIOs. Now, as robotics further revolutionises healthcare, the challenges only become harder.
Belgium December 17, 2024 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.
Belgium December 10, 2024 Invitation Only Physical english
Telenet Business Leadership Circle - Creating Effective Leadership
Join our exclusive group of CIOs & Digital Leaders as we focus on the pivotal role of leadership in driving digital performance cultures. In an era where digital business transformation is a constant, effective leadership stands at the core of fostering innovation, resilience, and sustained performance. This round table dinner is designed to delve deep into the attributes that define successful leaders in today’s digital age.
Belgium December 10, 2024 Invitation Only Physical english
Advisory Board - Christmas Dinner
This year, our Advisory Board Christmas Dinner is more than just a celebration, it’s an opportunity to collaborate with the individuals who are the heart of our community. As key leaders, your insights and support play a crucial role in helping us grow and evolve as a whole. 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.
Belgium December 4, 2024 Country Members Physical english
The Human Edge - CIONET Belgium: Community Event
This event is designed to delve into the intricate and evolving relationship between humanity and machines, exploring whether this dynamic serves as an ally in progress or a potential threat. We will try to understand the unique qualities that set us apart from AI and machines and explore how human elements can be leveraged in harmony with technological advancements to create more effective, empathetic, and innovative business solutions. We invite you to witness cutting-edge case studies where human ingenuity has successfully integrated with technology, pushing the boundaries of what we thought possible in business and IT. And learn about the importance of a human-centered approach in the design and implementation of technology. Discover how prioritising human experience and needs can lead to more sustainable and successful business models. Engage in discussions about the human capacity to adapt and thrive amidst rapid technological changes and how to harness this resilience in your organisation. Who Should Attend? This conference is a must for digital leaders, IT professionals, innovators, and strategists who are navigating the challenges and opportunities presented by the digital transformation. Whether you're looking to enhance your understanding of the man-machine relationship or seeking practical insights on integrating human qualities with digital advancements, this event promises a wealth of knowledge and networking opportunities. Join Us Secure your spot at the forefront of this critical conversation. Embrace the human edge in the digital era and redefine what it means to work alongside technology.
Belgium November 19, 2024 Country Members Physical french
Les Rencontres: Duel Stratégique
Rejoignez-nous pour une confrontation passionnante - un véritable duel stratégique entre entrepreneurs IT audacieux et CIOs chevronnés. Dans ce débat dynamique, nous plongeons au cœur de l'innovation produit et de la gestion digitale. Les entrepreneurs IT apporteront leur expertise dans le développement de produits révolutionnaires, tandis que les CIOs partageront leurs stratégies d'adaptation de ces innovations dans des environnements digitaux complexes. C'est une bataille d'idées, une joute verbale où chaque camp défend sa vision sur la manière de piloter le progrès technologique. Attendez-vous à des échanges vifs, des perspectives croisées et des révélations sur la façon dont ces deux mondes peuvent s'inspirer et apprendre l'un de l'autre. Un événement incontournable pour tous ceux qui se passionnent pour l'avenir de la technologie et de la gestion digitale. Questions pour les Entrepreneurs IT: "Comment votre approche de l'innovation produit peut-elle transformer les pratiques de gestion digitale traditionnelles ?" "Quels sont les défis uniques que vous avez rencontrés lors du lancement de produits technologiques et comment les CIOs peuvent-ils s'en inspirer ?" "En quoi la vision entrepreneuriale peut-elle enrichir la stratégie digitale globale dans les grandes entreprises ?" Questions pour les CIOs: "Comment la gestion digitale traditionnelle peut-elle s'adapter pour intégrer des innovations disruptives tout en maintenant la sécurité et la stabilité ?" "Quelles leçons tirées de la gestion de grands environnements digitaux peuvent être bénéfiques pour les entrepreneurs dans la conception de leurs produits ?" "De quelle manière l'expertise des CIOs peut-elle influencer positivement les stratégies de développement de produits des entrepreneurs IT ?"
Belgium November 14, 2024 Invitation Only Physical english
CIONET Round Table - The Future of Digital Public Services is Open
For many public sector organisations, providing citizen services quickly while embracing emerging technologies is difficult. Shifting legislative priorities, budget constraints, and legacy system maintenance mean constant pressure on resources. At the same time, constituents expect a customer experience with the government that is comparable to their experiences with top consumer brands.
Belgium November 13, 2024 Invitation Only Physical english
CIONET Round Table: AI & Privacy - Your strategy for the future
As AI technologies evolve, the balance between innovation and privacy becomes a critical challenge for digital leaders. This exclusive round table will explore how large organisations can integrate AI, like generative models, without compromising data security and compliance.
Belgium November 12, 2024 Invitation Only Physical english
Downtime is no longer just a technical hiccup; it's a business crisis waiting to happen. With companies losing millions annually due to unexpected failures, and the hidden costs piling up—from lost revenue and customer trust to regulatory penalties—the stakes have never been higher. For today’s digital leaders, understanding the true impact of downtime is critical. It's not just about keeping systems running—it's about ensuring your business stays ahead in an increasingly complex, hybrid world where security and operational risks collide.
Belgium November 5, 2024 Invitation Only Physical english
CIONET Round Table: AI at Scale
Join us for an exclusive CIONET Round Table where we'll dive deep into the complexities of AI at scale and we will discuss how you can design a corporate operating model that is natively AI enabled. Engage in thought-provoking discussions with industry leaders, share best practices, and explore the strategies necessary to harness the full potential of AI.
Belgium October 17, 2024 Invitation Only Physical english
Telenet Business Leadership Circle - Business Continuity Lessons from Major Incidents
Join us for an exclusive evening dedicated to exploring the critical aspects of Incident and Business Continuity Management. This round table dinner brings together top CIOs from Belgium's leading organisations to engage in strategic discussions and to share experiences. We will learn from the real-world cases of managing significant incidents presented by Luk Bruynseels of Telenet and Gert De Laet of Digipolis.
Belgium October 11, 2024 Invitation Only Physical english
The fast and the curious with Cognizant and Aston Martin
Join us for a high-octane conversation as we explore the intersection of data, technology, and business strategy, culminating in an exhilarating on-track experience with Aston Martin's performance-driven race cars. Gain valuable insights from your peers, and leave with actionable strategies to accelerate your organisation's data-driven journey.
Belgium October 8, 2024 Invitation Only Physical english
AI and data are intrinsically linked, each leveraging the other to unlock their full potential. The objective of this roundtable “AI for better data – Data for better AI” is to empower participating digital leaders to fully harness the potential of this powerful synergy. By understanding how these two elements leverage each other, they can boost innovation and achieve superior outcomes within their organisations.
Belgium October 3, 2024 Country Members Physical english
Oktober Cyberfest - CIONET Belgium: Community Event
For CIOs navigating the complex cybersecurity landscape, the emergence of Intelligent Self-Protecting Systems marks a significant turning point. These systems, powered by advanced AI, offer a proactive and adaptive defence against increasingly sophisticated digital threats. Intelligent self-protecting systems are at the forefront of cybersecurity innovation, offering robust defence mechanisms. Advanced Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) systems utilize AI to identify and mitigate endpoint threats, while Cloud Access Security Brokers (CASBs) monitor and secure cloud data. Runtime Application Self-Protection (RASP) is particularly notable, embedding directly into applications to provide real-time threat detection and response. Identity and Access Management (IAM) systems with adaptive authentication dynamically adjust user access controls. Automated Patch Management systems streamline vulnerability resolution, and AI-enhanced Network Security Platforms offer comprehensive, intelligent network defences. These systems collectively represent a sophisticated approach to cybersecurity, integrating cutting-edge technology to protect against evolving threats.
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Belgium September 24, 2024 All Members Physical english
Women of CIONET - Female Mentorship in Tech
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.
Belgium September 17, 2024 Invitation Only Physical english
CIONET Round Table: Connectivity in the Cloud Era
In today's rapidly evolving business landscape, enterprises are facing unprecedented challenges in managing their complex network infrastructures. The increasing reliance on cloud applications, the need to securely connect a dispersed workforce, and the growing complexity of network security are all contributing to a loss of visibility and control. This not only leaves organizations vulnerable to security threats, but also hinders their ability to innovate and adapt to changing market demands.
Belgium September 14, 2024 All Members Physical english
Join us for a wonderful ride. The ride is accessible to all levels of riders and doesn't require extensive technical skills. More information will follow soon. Looking forward to ride together!
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Belgium August 29, 2024 Members & Tribes Physical english
Join us for an unforgettable experience at the SUMMER FESTIVAL, where we bring together IT experts from all across Belgium!
Belgium July 4, 2024 Invitation Only Physical english
CIONET Round Table: Modernise Your IT Infrastructure
Today's companies operate across various IT infrastructures, from legacy systems on clusters and client-server models on virtual machines to modern applications in cloud containers. The main challenge is managing these diverse systems and creating a modernisation strategy for private and public cloud platforms.Join us for a CIONET round table to tackle integration challenges, identify potential roadblocks, and share migration success stories. Our key discussion points will include: Multicloud Simplification: Finding the right strategy to ensure on-premise infrastructure maintains its performance, reliability, and security while offering the agility of the public cloud. Speeding Up Application Delivery: How to free IT teams from time-consuming infrastructure management. We'll look at how new application delivery platforms, container orchestration, and advanced DevOps tools can help. Optimising Workload Placement: Discussing the need for application portability between private and public clouds to combine their advantages.
Belgium July 2, 2024 Invitation Only Physical english
Telenet Business Leadership Circle - Freedom vs Lockdown
Join our exclusive group of CIOs & CISOs as we analyse the delicate balance between user autonomy and organisational safety in the context of cybersecurity. This roundtable discussion will explore the tensions and trade-offs that arise when managing device control across diverse technological environments. We will tackle key questions: What can an employee do on their device? Can they install software, visit any website, or are they being closely monitored by the security department?
Belgium June 18, 2024 Country Members Physical english
The new KISS principle - CIONET Belgium: Community Event
The challenge of IT is twofold: untangling the complexity of today's systems and pioneering the self-sufficient IT environments of tomorrow. Streamlining Today’s IT Maze Modern IT landscapes, once straightforward, now bristle with complexities from layers of ad-hoc additions and modifications. Our focus: deploying smart strategies to declutter and streamline. We're talking microservices for agile scalability, serverless computing for focused innovation, and smart automation for error reduction and efficiency. This journey involves carefully peeling back the layers of existing systems, making technology simpler and more effective. The Autonomous IT Odyssey Simultaneously, we're venturing into the realm of autonomous IT. Imagine systems where AI and machine learning aren't just tools but the architects of a self-managing IT universe. This vision is about systems that anticipate needs, optimise performance, and evolve independently. It's about the marriage of efficiency and innovation, where IT isn't just a support function but a proactive, intelligent partner in business growth. Join the Revolution We're at the cusp of a major shift in IT management. It's a dual mission: simplifying what we have and boldly advancing into the autonomous IT era. Let's explore this exciting landscape together, shaping an IT ecosystem that's not just simpler and smarter, but also self-evolving.
Belgium June 13, 2024 Invitation Only Physical english
CIONET Round Table: The Bottom Line of IT
Do you want to get optimal grip on your IT spend as well as the Return on Investment? Nearly every business has gradually become a digital business. Business leaders readily embrace technological innovation to meet strategic and operational goals, but balancing cost and growth remains challenging. Most organisations are experiencing some form of budget constraints and need to make smart choices. But which decision criteria do you use to prioritise and how do you achieve maximum value?
Belgium June 12, 2024 Invitation Only Physical & Virtual english
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Belgium June 7, 2024 All Members Physical english
Join us for a wonderful ride in Mechelen. The ride is accessible to all levels of riders and doesn't require extensive technical skills. Looking forward to ride together.
Belgium June 4, 2024 Invitation Only Physical english
Will AI kill DEV? ; Will prompt engineering replace coding?
The role of coding in software development stands at a crossroads. This roundtable discussion brings together CIOs and software development managers to delve into a future where AI could render traditional coding skills optional. Inspired by Nvidia’s CEO, Jensen Huang's provocative stance, we explore the potential shift from coding to prompt engineering and its ramifications across the tech industry.
Belgium June 4, 2024 Invitation Only Physical english
CIONET Round Table: No Future without Data Quality
In today's business landscape, the mandate is clear: evolve into a data-driven powerhouse or risk obsolescence. Master Data Management (MDM) isn't just an option; it's the cornerstone of survival and success. It underpins every critical decision, operational agility, and competitive edge in a world where data isn't just an asset—it's the lifeblood of innovation. MDM lays the groundwork for transformative data analytics and AI initiatives, turning raw data into the currency of real, tangible value. Embracing MDM is no longer a choice but a fundamental necessity for any organisation aiming to thrive in the digital age. While there might be pressing matters demanding immediate attention, MDM is a foundational element for success in the digital age. Addressing it in a proactive way now can prevent future headaches and position your organisation for long-term growth. This is why CIONET organises a round table event on this topic now.
Belgium May 28, 2024 Invitation Only Physical french
Les Rencontres: Responsabilité Digitale
Rejoignez-nous pour une soirée remplie de conversations engageantes, accompagnées d'un bon dîner, où nous explorerons les rôles du CIO dans l'assurance de la conformité ESG.
Belgium May 23, 2024 Invitation Only Physical english
Women of CIONET - Female Leadership Circle
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.
Belgium May 21, 2024 Invitation Only Physical english
CIONET Round Table: Logical Data Management
Businesses have benefited greatly from the ability to combine all of their applications in cloud as well as on-premises systems. In today's business landscape, data insights are crucial for informed decision-making and staying competitive. However, dealing with data scattered across multiple clouds and on-premise introduces complexities. Issues such as interoperability and data silos arise, and demand sophisticated solutions. In this CIONET roundtable, we will explore the approaches and difficulties associated with implementing Logical Data Management.
Belgium May 16, 2024 Invitation Only Physical english
AI & Security: Double-Edged Sword?
In this critical roundtable, CIOs and CISOs are called to confront the urgent and complex realities of integrating Artificial Intelligence into organisational resilience strategies. We are setting the stage for a no-holds-barred discussion on whether AI is a cornerstone for future-proofing security or a potential Achilles' heel introducing unforeseen vulnerabilities. The session will explore AI's transformative potential against the backdrop of increasing cyber threats, ethical quandaries, and the ever-present risk of overreliance. We'll challenge the status quo and ask tough questions about the readiness of our infrastructures to adapt, the sufficiency of current cybersecurity measures in the AI era, and the ethical implications of AI-driven decisions. Expect to explore the most pressing issues at the intersection of AI and security, from ensuring the integrity of AI systems to navigating the complex landscape of data privacy and bias. This is more than a discussion—it's a strategic planning session for leaders determined to steer their organisations through the tumultuous waters of digital transformation. Are you prepared to question, innovate, and lead your organisation into the next era of cybersecurity and resilience? Join us to map out the future.
Belgium May 14, 2024 Invitation Only Physical english
CIONET Round Table: Accelerating AI Deployments
Artificial intelligence, machine learning, and deep learning (AI/ML/DL) have rapidly become critical for businesses and organisations with adoption of generative AI (gen AI) increasing rapidly. Establishing Artificial Intelligence / Machine Learning operational consistency across teams with a consistent user experience that empowers data scientists, data engineers, and DevOps teams to collaborate effectively is however complicated. Scaling AI/ML deployments can be resource-limited and administratively complex while requiring expensive graphics processing unit (GPU)-resources for hardware acceleration and distributed workloads for gen AI. Popular cloud platforms offer scalability and attractive toolsets, but those same tools often lock users in, limiting architectural and deployment choices.
Belgium May 7, 2024 Invitation Only Physical english
Telenet Business Leadership Circle - Optimising IT Sourcing for Business Agility
The CIONET round table "Optimising IT Sourcing for Business Agility" brings together Belgian CIOs to discuss a big issue: traditional IT sourcing with its RFIs, RFPs, and long-term contracts doesn't fit with the need for businesses and organisation
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Belgium May 4, 2024 All Members Physical english
Join us for our wonderful first ride of the year! The ride is accessible to all levels of riders and doesn't require extensive technical skills. Looking forward to ride together. More information will follow soon.
Belgium April 29, 2024 Invitation Only Physical english
For CIOs, the challenge of e-waste extends beyond the responsible disposal of devices like servers, PCs, smartphones, and printers. It's about leveraging this issue as an opportunity to enhance their organisations' sustainability efforts, data security measures, and recycling innovations.
Belgium April 25, 2024 Country Members Physical english
Building an AI enabled organisation - CIONET Belgium: Community Event
The buzz around AI is undeniable, and its impact on nearly every industry is becoming increasingly apparent. For digital and business leaders, the question is no longer if but how to integrate AI into their strategies. Falling behind in AI innovation isn't an option, as it might give competitors an edge. This event focuses on how to craft and implement an AI strategy aligned with your business Goals. It is dedicated to helping CIOs prepare their organisations for AI adoption. We will explore how to develop an AI strategy that complements your business objectives. Think of AI as a four-legged chair: Data, algorithms, platforms and infrastructure are the legs, and defining the problem is the seat tying everything together.
Belgium April 18, 2024 Invitation Only Physical english
CIONET Round Table - Striking Balance: Zero Trust Security vs User-Centric Protection
Finding the perfect balance between speed, safety, and user satisfaction is a paramount concern for CIOs and CISOs. Join us for a thought-provoking panel discussion where we explore two critical topics at the forefront of discussions among these leaders.
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Belgium April 16, 2024 Invitation Only Physical english
CIONET Belgium Advisory Board Meeting - A close look at Bridgestone
Join us for our first Advisory Board Meeting of the year, marking the beginning of an impactful 2024!
Belgium March 21, 2024 Country Members Physical & Virtual english
CIOFEST BELGIUM: Developing Digital Leadership
Join us for a transformative CIONET Community event focused on "Developing Digital Leadership." This conference unites both global and local CIOs, top digital leaders, and IT executives to explore key aspects of digital leadership growth: Enhancing Digital Skills for Business Leadership: Discover the CIO's role in fostering digital literacy among business leaders and aligning digital initiatives with business goals. How do we make sure our C-suite is really data and digital savvy? Empowering IT Leadership: Uncover strategies for building and strengthening the IT leadership team to drive innovation and collaboration. How do you plan your own succession and become a real kingmaker? Personal Development of CIO's: Gain insights into how CIOs can evolve their technology knowledge, leadership skills, and personal growth. Where do you find opportunities for self-improvement? Shaping the Future of Digital Leadership: Explore emerging technologies' impact on leadership and envision the future of digital leadership. What characteristics will distinguish the leaders of the future? Don't miss this opportunity to connect, learn, and share experiences with like-minded professionals. Elevate your leadership skills and strategies for a successful digital journey.
Belgium March 19, 2024 Invitation Only Physical english
CIONET Healthcare Circle - powered by Johnson&Johnson: DataRX
During the next meeting of the CIONET Healthcare circle, we will make an RX scan of the pivotal role of data in the transformative landscape of healthcare digitization and AI. We try to create a clear image on how hospitals can better use data and how they can efficiently exchange data with their partners to enhance patient care, streamline processes, and facilitate research.
Belgium March 14, 2024 Invitation Only Physical english
Join us for 'The Old and The New', an exclusive round table discussion on integrating legacy back-end systems with state-of-the-art front-end technologies. This dinner is an essential rendezvous for CIOs and Digital Leaders keen on finding a balance between tried-and-tested architectures and agile, AI-driven solutions. We’ll tackle pressing issues in maintaining operational integrity while embracing technological advancement, including crucial choices between public and private cloud environments. We will focus as well on data governance in this changing landscape. Dive into a dialogue that masters the complexities of upgrading IT infrastructures, with a strong emphasis on security, efficiency, and innovative strategies.Let’s discuss how to blend the solid base of our IT systems with the dynamic needs of today's digital world.
Belgium February 22, 2024 Country Members Physical french
Les Rencontres: XAI ou “IA Explicable”: De la boîte noire à la boîte de verre!
Au cours de notre événement, nous explorerons des exemples concrets d'organisations qui font un usage intensif de l'IA, tout en gardant le contrôle sur la manière dont cela se fait. Nous discuterons avec elles de stratégies visant à renforcer la confiance des employés, des clients et des gouvernements dans leurs initiatives en matière d'IA."
Belgium February 1, 2024 Invitation Only Physical english
CIONET Round Table: Pushing Cloud To The Edge
During this CIONET round table we will delve into the dynamic interplay between cloud and edge, highlighting how edge computing is revolutionising traditional data processing by situating it closer to its origin. This innovation is critical for real-time AI applications that require instantaneous responses.
Belgium February 1, 2024 Invitation Only Physical english
CIONET Round Table: Navigating Gen AI for Responsible Business Transformation
During this CIONET round table, we will explore the key trends and developments in the world of genAI and share insights into how businesses can embrace this technology to drive Business Transformation. We will also talk about how to scale from successful proof of concepts to reliable production systems with robust enterprise guardrails.
Belgium January 23, 2024 Members & Tribes Physical english
CIONET Belgium Annual Event 2024
Continuing the CIONET tradition, our Annual Event is designed as a Ted-style gathering, where we bring together thought leaders and digital experts to share their wisdom and insights. Each speaker will have a dedicated 12-minute slot to inspire our audience. This event promises a dynamic blend of voices, including CIOs, CEOs, esteemed academics, innovative start-up founders, and speakers who challenge the conventional norms.
Belgium December 14, 2023 AB Members Physical english
CIONET Advisory Board Christmas Dinner
We officially invite you to our traditional Advisory Board Christmas Dinner on the 14th of December at 5.30 pm.
Belgium December 12, 2023 Invitation Only Physical english
Le premier objectif de “Infrastructure as Code - IaC” est d'accélérer la mise à disposition de l’infrastructure aux développeurs ainsi que la mise en production en éliminant les processus manuels. Les tâches de gestion complexes sont automatisées et par conséquent, elles sont gérées d’une manière éprouvée, testée et sans erreur. Cela rend les choses non seulement plus rapides, mais aussi moins chères, plus cohérentes et plus contrôlées. Certains soutiennent qu’une politique IaC est un élément crucial pour l’adoption et la gestion réussie des technologies cloud au sein d’une organisation. Lors de cette table ronde CIONET, nous aborderons les sujets suivantes: Les avantages et inconvénients d’une politique “No Code – No Cloud” Est-il possible d'implémenter DevOps et “continuous integration/continuous delivery” (CI/CD) sans une telle politique Comment mettre en œuvre une automatisation efficace dans un environnement multi-cloud hybride et quels sont les principaux défis
Belgium November 28, 2023 Country Members Physical english
May the cloud force be with you - CIONET Belgium: Community Event
As the cloud continues to evolve, there are different visions on what the future of the cloud will look like. Some experts predict the demise of on-premise, while others believe the future will be hybrid and or multi-cloud. Some even speculate on the emergence of a new cloud 3.0. in the near future. While there is no consensus on what exactly Cloud 3.0 will look like, it's generally believed that it will build on the advances of the current cloud models but offer new capabilities and functionalities, be more intelligent, secure, flexible, and more interconnected than previous versions. With so many different visions on the horizon, it's important for businesses to stay informed and understand the implications of these different models. During this event, we'll explore the different visions on the future of the cloud, and discuss what they could mean for your businesses.
Belgium November 23, 2023 Invitation Only Physical english
Telenet Business Leadership Circle - Sustainability with IT - November 2023
Join your fellow digital leaders in a crucial discussion on sustainability in the digital world. We’ll dive into the evolving regulatory landscape, examining both current and forthcoming European policies aimed at enhancing the energy efficiency and climate-friendliness of companies. We’ll discuss the main levers for sustainable IT across digital impact areas such as end-user devices, networks, data centres, and software development, sharing insights and strategies on life cycle extensions, energy-efficient coding, green software development, and more. This Circle Meeting explores the role of business ànd digital leaders to navigate through the green transition and to ensure a sustainable future for us all.
Belgium November 23, 2023 Invitation Only Physical english
Speed and agility have become paramount to your organisation’s success. How swiftly can your organisation identify and react to new trends, and evolving customer needs? Is innovation ingrained in your processes, ensuring you are not just reactive but proactive? Do your business and IT units collaborate seamlessly to transform challenges into innovative products and services? Once a solution is deployed, is adaptability still fraught with complexity and risk? The shift towards contemporary methodologies, including Agile and DevOps, coupled with the embrace of low-code and no-code technologies, seeks to address these pivotal concerns. Low-code platforms claim to promote faster, more collaborative, and more flexible development processes that can better respond to modern business needs. Furthermore, they empower individuals across departments to engage in application development and offer novel solutions tailored to unique business imperatives. How do applications developed on low-code platforms meet scalability challenges as they grow in terms of users and data load? How do you ensure the platform can handle increased demands? And what is the strategy for seamlessly integrating these applications with existing systems, especially when dealing with legacy applications or complex data architectures?
Belgium November 21, 2023 Invitation Only Physical english
CIONET Healthcare Circle - powered by Johnson&Johnson: Keeping The Digital Hospitals Healthy
CIOs of hospitals must prioritize cybersecurity to protect patient data, ensure compliance with regulations, maintain patient safety, preserve operational continuity, safeguard the hospital's reputation, mitigate financial risks, and navigate the complex landscape of evolving technologies and cyber threats. However, resources and highly specialised skills are scarce. The time of 'every hospital for itself' is over. It is time to recognize that hospitals are all in the same boat together, and that the solution must be reached collectively. This is where our community can help. During this Circle Meeting, we want to discuss in which domains and how hospitals can collaborate to provide greater threat visibility and help to improve detection, mitigation, and response capabilities. Kurt Gielen, the CISO of ZOL will help us moderate this discussion.
Belgium November 21, 2023 Invitation Only Physical english
Autonomous IT: Fantasy or Feasibility?
Join us in an engaging round table discussion tailored for forward-thinking CIOs who are eager to delve into the intriguing world of autonomous IT environments. As the business and technology landscape evolves, the concept of self-managing IT systems has ignited debates and curiosity alike. Is the notion of autonomous IT an elusive mirage, or are we standing at the brink of a technological frontier? The concept of an “Autonomous IT environment” envisions an IT setup where automated processes, artificial intelligence, machine learning, and data-driven insights work together to minimise manual intervention, optimise performance, predict and prevent issues, and make informed decisions based on real-time data. The term "autonomous" signifies a level of self-governance, intelligence, and adaptability that goes beyond traditional IT management practices. Autonomous IT environments are aimed at enhancing efficiency, reducing downtime, improving security, and enabling IT teams to focus on higher-value tasks. In this interactive session, we will embark on an expedition to uncover the truths, myths, and challenges surrounding autonomous IT environments
Belgium November 16, 2023 Invitation Only Physical english
How CIOs and CMOs use GenAI to accelerate and enable personalisation at scale This upcoming CIO roundtable event aims to highlight the critical role of rapid data processing and content delivery in enhancing customer engagement and satisfaction. Additionally, the discussion will delve into the participating CIO's views and experience in utilising generative AI to optimise customer experience management. As businesses strive to meet evolving customer expectations, speed has become a key differentiator in delivering personalised experiences. This roundtable will bring together CIOs and CMOs to explore strategies for leveraging technology and data-driven insights to enhance customer experiences. Participants will discuss the challenges and opportunities associated with ensuring fast and seamless content delivery across multiple channels and touch points.
Belgium November 16, 2023 Invitation Only Physical english
CIONET Round Table: Data Democracy
During this CIONET round table, we will exchange experiences and best practices on thefour key aspects of bringing the power of data to the people: Data access, data governance, data literacy, and data tools.
Belgium November 14, 2023 Invitation Only Physical english
Dive into a discourse that aims to harmonize technology's rapid pace with the planet's enduring rhythm, crafting a sustainable future that's both innovative and responsible.
Belgium November 7, 2023 Invitation Only Physical english
You don't know where your data is! Or do you?
The rise of remote work, cloud operations, and expansive data growth has made data control elusive. Many face challenges like shadow IT due to multiple SaaS applications, outdated legacy systems, and the ever-evolving threat landscape, from insider threats to sophisticated phishing attacks. Regulatory complexities, rapid software development, and vulnerable supply chains further exacerbate these challenges. Today's IT landscape resembles less of a well-mapped terrain and more of a dense, unpredictable jungle. With every new device, network, and third-party provider, our span of control dilutes further. The explosion of data across a myriad of platforms and providers has turned data protection and control into Herculean tasks, often leaving even the most astute digital leaders questioning: Where exactly is our data? How much control do we genuinely exert over it? The digital age isn't just about new ideas; it's about really understanding and mastering them. We need to sort out old systems, be careful with fast software changes, and not be fooled into thinking we have full control. It's time to face our weaknesses and aim for true leadership in the digital world. And, we need to be sure that the latest tech solutions aren't just trendy words but real tools that help us protect and control our data effectively.
Belgium October 24, 2023 Invitation Only Physical english
Are We All Becoming Cyborgs? Exploring Generative AI and the Future of Human-Machine Collaboration
We are on the brink of a new era of human-machine partnerships. Are all of us – so to speak – obligated to become cyborgs, working intimately together with our (generative) AI assistants, the latter becoming our perfect yet indispensable ‘second half’? Will AI augment or extend our brain capacity, push our cognitive boundaries, and enhance our problem-solving skills and creativity? Will the marriage of human expertise and AI capabilities revolutionize job roles, job satisfaction, and professional growth? To what extent will AI impact our way of working and our organizations by streamlining tasks and amplifying productivity? Are we already witnessing or anticipating a shifting balance between automation and human skill enhancement? Will AI erode or enrich the content of our jobs? This roundtable discussion will delve into the transformative impact of generative AI, address common concerns about job displacement, and investigate the extent to which AI augments human efforts rather than replaces them. Join this roundtable and hear from pioneers shaping the human-machine partnership. Engage with thought leaders and industry peers in meaningful conversations. Gain practical insights into the integration of generative AI in diverse fields. Build connections with fellow professionals navigating the AI landscape. And leave with a deeper understanding of how AI can reshape your business. Secure your seat at the forefront of AI discussions and confirm your attendance.
Belgium October 24, 2023 Invitation Only Physical english
CIONET Round Table "Sustainability needs a Mental Shift"
Dive into a discourse that aims to harmonize technology's rapid pace with the planet's enduring rhythm, crafting a sustainable future that's both innovative and responsible.
Belgium October 19, 2023 Invitation Only Physical english
Telenet Business Leadership Circle - Outsourcing Cyber Security
TBA
Belgium October 17, 2023 Country Members Physical french
Les Rencontres: La chasse au trésor
Dans le monde actuel axé sur les données, les entreprises sont assises sur un trésor d'informations précieuses. Du comportement des clients aux tendances du marché, les entreprises ont accès à une multitude de données qui peuvent éclairer les décisions commerciales et stimuler la croissance. Cependant, le véritable défi consiste à tirer le meilleur parti de ces données et à les transformer en informations exploitables. La question est donc la suivante : êtes-vous prêt à libérer tout le potentiel des données de votre entreprise et à acquérir un avantage concurrentiel dans votre secteur ? Dans cette session, nous allons explorer et écouter quelques témoignages de vos pairs qui ont réussi à tirer le maximum de valeur de leurs données, pour stimuler l'innovation et la croissance.
Belgium October 10, 2023 Members & Tribes Physical english
Cybersecurity - CIONET Belgium Community Event
Hackers and cybercriminals are constantly evolving their tactics and business models to stay one step ahead of the latest cybersecurity measures. In order to protect against cybercrime, it's important to understand how these criminals operate and what their business models are. By learning about the methods and motivations of cybercriminals, businesses can better understand the risks they face and develop effective strategies to defend against them. In this context, developing a comprehensive cyber defense strategy is essential to protect sensitive data, maintain business continuity, and safeguard reputation. So, let's explore how understanding the business models of cybercrime can help you organize your cyber defense strategy and protect your business from cyber threats.
Belgium October 3, 2023 Invitation Only Physical english
In today’s data-driven environment, organisations are embracing analytics to drive growth and innovation in an increasingly competitive world. However, their conventional ERP systems, crucial for managing processes, limit their ability to gain profound insights from data. To address these challenges, companies embark on an analytics adoption journey by implementing specialised analytics platforms, data warehouses, and data lakes. Technological constraints are becoming less and less of an issue and the challenges pivot towards business value management and implementing an analytics-driven culture. If the above sounds familiar to you, we invite you to participate in this CIONET Round Table. During this evening, we will focus on two main questions: How do you organise the intense pursuit of business value and place a strong emphasis on value stewardship in order to make sure that you prioritise the right data initiatives? How do you put in place the data governance and data ownership that allows you to embrace the power of analytics adoption? Panagiotis Nikolaidis, Enterprise Architect - Analytics Manager at Barry Callebaut Group will start the conversation by sharing his experiences and challenges.
Belgium September 30, 2023 All Members Physical english
CIONET Cycling Event: Discovering Leuven
Join us for a wonderful ride in Leuven. The length of the ride will be approximately 80 km and will contain a nice mixture of trails and single tracks. The ride is accessible to all levels of riders and doesn't require extensive technical skills. Looking forward to ride together. Register here: https://www.cionet.com/be/events/cycling3
Belgium September 28, 2023 Invitation Only Physical english
CIONET Round Table: AI's Impact on Customer Delight
By asking numerous questions to seasoned CDOs or AI specialists with a track record in supporting commercial processes, we want to critically examine AI's (potential) assets, downsides, and limitations in assuring optimal customer satisfaction and experiences.
Belgium September 21, 2023 Invitation Only Physical english
82% of security breaches are caused by human behavior, with attackers skillfully manipulating people through social engineering tactics. This has led to a rise in sophisticated phishing attacks, scams, and infiltration. In 2023, cybercriminals are expected to exploit economic and ecological concerns while utilizing powerful technologies like Generative AI solutions, such as ChatGPT. Most cyber incidents originate within organizations, involving employees and an increasing number of third parties like partners, vendors, freelancers, and service providers. Another growing issue is the shortage of IT and cybersecurity professionals, with high rates of burnout due to the COVID-19 pandemic, remote work, and increased pressure. This shortage has left organizations understaffed and struggling to cope with imminent cyber threats. Nevertheless, both human and technological factors have dual roles. While humans can be the weakest link, they can also be the organization's strongest asset in securing it. A holistic human-centric approach to cybersecurity, supported by appropriate AI-driven technologies, is necessary. Ideally, all employees actively contribute to the overall information security management system within their respective levels and contexts, enabling the organization to establish multiple lines of defense.
Belgium September 14, 2023 Invitation Only Physical english
CIONET Workshop "Why Do Men Barbecue?"
Barbecuing has historically been associated with traditional gender roles, with men typically taking on the role of the grill master. This stereotype can be extended to the workplace, where caucasian men have often dominated leadership positions within the IT department, perpetuating a lack of diversity and inclusivity. Despite advancements in recent years, social disparities persist within the industry, hindering the full potential of a diverse and inclusive workforce. This workshop event recognizes the urgency to tackle this issue head-on, aiming to inspire meaningful discussions and strategies that can address the social imbalances in the IT department.
Belgium August 31, 2023 Members & Tribes Physical english
Summer Festival - CIONET Belgium Community Event
Join us for an unforgettable experience at the SUMMER FESTIVAL, where we bring together IT experts from all across Belgium! At CIONET we believe in knowledge sharing, inspire creativity, and we will showcase the exciting blend between IT, technology, and art. Get ready to immerse yourself in a day filled with insightful talks from industry leaders, thought-provoking discussions, and interactive workshops. Our lineup of speakers will cover a wide range of topics, from the latest trends in IT to innovative applications of technology in various industries. We also believe in the power of fun and relaxation! Indulge in our lively atmosphere as we mix IT expertise with entertainment, art exhibitions, and interactive installations. Unleash your creativity and explore the fascinating synergy between technology and artistic expression. And what's a summer festival without some food? Join us for a sizzling barbecue, where you can network, exchange ideas, and build valuable connections. It's the perfect opportunity to forge new partnerships and expand your professional network while enjoying good food and cocktails. Don't miss out on this one-of-a-kind event that brings together the best of IT, technology, art, and good vibes. Mark your calendars and get ready for an unforgettable day!
Belgium August 31, 2023 AB Members Physical english
CIONET Advisory Board Meeting at the Summer Festival
Our Advisory Board Meeting at our Summer Festival. More information soon.
Belgium July 31, 2023 Country Members Physical english
The buzz around AI is undeniable, and its impact on nearly every industry is becoming increasingly apparent. For digital and business leaders, the question is no longer if but how to integrate AI into their strategies. Falling behind in AI innovation isn't an option, as it might give competitors an edge. This event focuses on how to craft and implement an AI strategy aligned with your business Goals. It is dedicated to helping CIOs prepare their organisations for AI adoption. We will explore how to develop an AI strategy that complements your business objectives. Think of AI as a four-legged chair: Data, algorithms, platforms and infrastructure are the legs, and defining the problem is the seat tying everything together.
Belgium July 4, 2023 Invitation Only Physical english
Telenet Business Leadership Circle - Board Meeting 2
TBA
Belgium June 29, 2023 Invitation Only Physical english
CIONET Healthcare Circle - powered by Johnson&Johnson: Digital Enabling in the OR
Thinking of a digital Operating Room, the first image that comes to mind with many people is that of a multi-armed surgical robot performing complex procedures on a patient. In reality however a lot more is going on. Multiple systems are assisting a surgeon of flesh and blood to better plan for surgical procedures, to perform the procedure in a more efficient and precise fashion and to achieve better patient outcomes. A wide array of digital tools are making healthcare both more efficient and effective.
Belgium June 24, 2023 Country Members Physical dutch
CIONET Cycling Club - Cyclo Heuvelland with Piet De Ceuleners
Join us for a wonderful ride in Heuvelland with Piet De Ceuleners as our road captain.
Belgium June 22, 2023 Invitation Only Physical english
CIONET Round Table: Data Mesh or Data Mess?
Agenda 18h00 - Welcome & introductions 18h30 - Panel Discussion 21h00 - End
Belgium June 21, 2023 Invitation Only Physical & Virtual english
For this edition, CIONET has enriched the Regatta 2023 programme with two new elements: First, the 2023 edition includes a competition between six CIONET boats from its four coastal countries bordering the North Sea: Belgium, The Netherlands, Germany, and the UK. Secondly, you are invited to an exclusive CIONET VIP Night, the evening before the official Regatta Sailing Competition.
Belgium June 20, 2023 Invitation Only Physical english
Implementing cross channel personalisation to build sustainable customer relationships
The market is becoming increasingly regulated, and this is particularly true when it comes to data and targeting. However, as a responsible organization, we believe that we have an example function to uphold in dealing with data and respecting our customers' privacy. At this event, we will explore how to navigate this highly regulated market while implementing cross channel personalisation to build sustainable customer relationships. We will discuss the best practices for collecting and using customer data, and explore how to create a customer-centric approach that respects privacy and builds trust.
Belgium June 15, 2023 Country Members Physical dutch
A Smarter Business - CIONET Belgium Community Event
What are the business goals and objectives that can be achieved using AI and data? How can AI and data be integrated into existing business processes and workflows? How do you assure the quality of the data that is essential for AI and data-driven decision-making. What skills and expertise are needed to implement and manage AI and data-driven initiatives? How can we foster a culture of experimentation and continuous improvement? AI and data-driven initiatives require a culture that values experimentation and learning from failure. But how can assure this mindset of continuous improvement and create a safe environment for testing and learning? We invite you to investigate with us how some of your peers defined and implemented a strategic approach to building an AI and data-driven culture, enabling their businesses to unlock the full potential of AI and data to drive growth and innovation.
Belgium June 8, 2023 Invitation Only Physical english
CIONET Belgium: Securing a Net-Zero Future
You are cordially invited to join us for an exclusive event on the importance of sustainability in the digital workplace. As society changes, ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) concerns are top of the agenda for consumers, corporate decision makers, and regulators. Enterprises are increasingly aware that their appeal to customers, investors, and employees is intrinsically linked to their ability to demonstrate a commitment to creating an inclusive and sustainable society. During the event, we will delve into the following topics: Why has sustainability become increasingly important, and what’s the role of secure IT? (and the importance of cybersecurity)? What is the impact of sustainability applications on cybersecurity? What are prominent sustainable IT and cybersecurity practices and how is the adoption? What are the ESG benefits and requirements for secure hybrid working? How can optimising and securing network and cloud infrastructure lower the carbon footprint? How to leverage Artificial Intelligence to deliver a measurable impact? Why are digital leaders well positioned to take a leading role in sustainability? Agenda 18h00 - Welcome & introductions 19h00 - Presentation and 3-course dinner 21h00 - End
Belgium June 7, 2023 Invitation Only Physical english
CIONET Round Table: So you think you are resilient?
We invite you to come and exchange ideas with subject matter experts and with peers who are – just like you – investigating the best possible ways to prepare their organisation, not only to be compliant with these regulations but also to come up to the level of resilience that could one day be critical for the survival of your organisation.
Belgium June 6, 2023 All Members Physical english
The pressure from the business to deliver compelling software solutions continues to accelerate. Still traditional software delivery methods can often not keep up the pace. Software project are systematically delayed and the end-result does not always match the rapidly evolving demands. Could low-code be a help to close this gap between rapidly increasing and changing business demands and software delivery? Low-code development is a software development approach that allows developers to create applications using a visual interface and pre-built components, rather than having to write every line of code manually. Low code abstracts traditional code into human-readable logic and design, thus reducing software development costs and accelerating time to market. Moreover, low-code development would allow involving business colleagues, not only in creating but also in updating the custom applications to assure the alignment with their specific business needs. We invite you to sit together with digital leaders who can speak from their personal experiences, as they have realised major low-code development projects. The objective is to exchange ideas on how to capitalise on the strengths (or the pros) of low-code development and how to avoid or mitigate the risks and most common pitfalls (the cons). Agenda 18h00 - Welcome & introductions 19h00 - Presentation and 3-course dinner 21h00 - End
Belgium June 1, 2023 Invitation Only Physical english
CIONET Round Table: Exploring the Edge
As organisations are bringing more and more of the digital world into the physical world, the line between IT and OT becomes blurred. This requires shifts in the organisational structures and new ways of working. It also brings about new challenges with compliance, cybersecurity, and data and technology management. IT departments are requested to rapidly extend their platform architecture and their multi-cloud environments to the edge. If IT departments don’t deliver quickly, they’re subjected to the choices of their operations colleagues.
Belgium May 31, 2023 Country Members Physical french
Les Rencontres - IT : Levier d'efficacité pour le business?!
Vous êtes-vous déjà demandé comment l'informatique peut révolutionner l'efficacité de votre entreprise ? Est-il vrai qu'en exploitant les derniers outils et technologies informatiques, les entreprises peuvent transformer leurs opérations et atteindre des niveaux plus élevés de productivité, de rentabilité et de satisfaction client ? Quelle approche stratégique de l'informatique devriez-vous mettre en œuvre pour que votre entreprise puisse devancer la concurrence, innover plus rapidement et offrir de la valeur à ses clients par des moyens nouveaux et passionnants ? Nous vous invitons à écouter vos pairs qui vous expliqueront comment ils ont exploré la puissance de l'informatique pour leurs entreprises et comment elle leur a permis d'atteindre de nouveaux sommets.
Belgium May 30, 2023 All Members Virtual english
Practical Opportunities with AI
The AI opportunities are everywhere in our organisations today. Let’s discuss how we can make AI very practical: what are the solutions we are implementing and are there still important challenges we encounter?
Belgium May 16, 2023 Invitation Only Physical english
The Right Balance: AI-enhanced Customer Experience with a human touch
Artificial Intelligence has been around for a while. Still, recent media attention to initiatives like ChatGPT has opened many eyes to what this technology is capable of nowadays. The unprecedented volumes of data and computing power available finally allow AI models to contribute meaningfully to various business processes Companies have been experimenting with AI for a number of years, but often still struggle to translate the promise of AI into real-life efficiencies and better customer experiences During this roundtable, we will explore real business cases where AI was used to optimise customer-related processes by providing the company with deeper insights into customer behaviour, preferences and needs, ultimately delivering more personalised experiences, improving customer service and increasing customer loyalty.
Belgium May 16, 2023 Invitation Only Physical dutch
CIONET Ronde Tafel: Veilig werken waar je maar wil
TBA
Belgium May 11, 2023 Invitation Only Physical english
Stop looking outside, start nourishing your inhouse talent!
“70% of digital leaders state that a skills shortage prevents them from keeping up with the pace of change” . Enterprise and Technical Architecture have become among the most in-demand skillsets in technology, as to specialist researchers such as Nash Squared*. It is a major challenge, as it requires a unique set of skills and experience that are not common among IT professionals, and because of the current fierce competition for this type of profile on the market. Companies should invest in forming and training their own people. The CIO plays a crucial role in this: together with his colleagues at HR, they need to assess the gap between current and needed competencies of their collaborators and design fit-for-purpose growth programmes that address both the individuals and the teams. This means providing coaching by experienced colleagues or experts who not only have an in-depth understanding of the business and of the technologies required for its digital transformation, but also show a longer-term perspective and commitment.
Belgium May 9, 2023 Invitation Only Physical english
CIONET Healthcare Circle - powered by Johnson&Johnson: Digital Patient Follow-up
Monitoring devices, such as sensors, wearable and ingestibles, are providing real-time and continuous data about our health and our environment. mHealth solutions allow to coach the patients along their care pathway. AI and predictive analytics assist medical professionals to provide more accurate diagnoses, deliver personalized treatment and predict risk or deterioration and intervene early. The Digital Transformation is redefining the future of healthcare and health delivery. All stakeholders are convinced that these innovations will create value for patients, healthcare practitioners, hospitals, and governments along the patient pathway. The benefits are ranging from prevention and awareness to diagnosis, treatment, short- and long-term follow-up, and ultimately survival.But how do you make sure that you are working towards an architecturally sound, secure and interoperable health IT ecosystem for your hospital and avoid implementing a hodgepodge of spot solutions? How does your IT department work together with the other stakeholders, such as the doctors and other healthcare practitioners, Life Sciences companies, Tech companies, regulators and your internal governance and administrative bodies?During this Circle Meeting, we want to start co-creating a supportive framework for hospitals in their journey towards digital health monitoring and define the key components of a playbook that allows hospitals to kick-start and/or sustain their digital implementation by leveraging specific tools, methodologies and lessons learned.
Belgium May 8, 2023 Invitation Only Physical english
Data-Driven Driving: Exploring Aston Martin's Performance.
CIONET is partnering with Cognizant, Google and Aston Martin Antwerp to create an exceptional experiential event in Spa-Francorchamps on the 8th of May 2023 This event will combine unique experiences with unique insights. Together with an exclusive selection of digital leaders, you will have the privilege of driving the newest Aston Martin models before we gather for an in-depth discussion with experts and peers on how to truly incorporate data in the decision-making process on a business level. CIONET and Cognizant are in fact performing a research programme with a select group of digital leaders to collect real information and examples to put the theory of data-driven businesses to the test. This round table is an extension of this research and wants to discuss the key questions of this research during the format of a short roundtable among peers. We want to exchange visions and experiences on how you leverage on data and analytics, how you gain insights to improve decision making, and eventually create a data-driven business culture. Do organisations with a high level of analytics adoption de facto outpace their competition, achieve higher efficiency and show more agile? Let’s find out together. Please note that this event is by invitation only. Registration is required, and all applications will be reviewed before confirmation.
Belgium May 2, 2023 Invitation Only Physical english
Telenet Business Leadership Circle - Human-Centred Digitalisation
With about 10 thought leaders, we will focus on company culture, digital talent strategy, employee engagement, agile workforce & diversity, equity, and inclusion needed for the business & digital transformation of our companies over a pleasant dinner.
Belgium April 26, 2023 Invitation Only Physical english
The Creative Brain: How Neurodiversity Sparks Innovation in IT
Diversity in competences makes an IT team stronger. Inclusion in the workplace is about ensuring that everyone feels valued and respected as an individual. And we are all ‘neuro-diverse’: differently wired, in terms of interests, competencies, preferences and cognitive abilities. Employers and colleagues can create a more inclusive environment by recognizing and valuing neurodiverse individuals. Companies can offer accommodations to employees according to their personal conditions to help them thrive in the workplace. This can include things like flexible work arrangements (remote, hybrid,...), sensory-friendly workspaces, noise-cancelling headphones, or specialised software that helps with focus and organisation. By actively recruiting and hiring a neurodivergent group of individuals for IT roles, it can help create a stronger workforce and bring in unique perspectives and assets that can benefit the company. Neurodiversity is seen as variations of the human brain that can offer strengths and capabilities in areas such as problem-solving, pattern recognition, attention to detail, and creativity.
Belgium April 25, 2023 Members & Tribes Physical dutch
Saving money with IT, not on IT
In this more difficult economic climate there is a new focus on operational excellence. Organisations need to reduce the business friction and automate more. This results in higher expectations towards IT as leverage of business performance.
Belgium April 22, 2023 Country Members Physical dutch
CIONET Cycling Club - Cyclo Mechelen with Peter Willekens
Join us for a wonderful ride in Mechelen. The length of the ride will be approximately 70 km and will contain a nice mixture of trails and single tracks. The ride is accessible to all levels of riders and doesn't require extensive technical skills. Looking forward to ride together.
Belgium April 18, 2023 Invitation Only Physical english
CIONET Round Table: Your workload on the cloud or on premise - a dilemma or a continuum?
What is the best choice for your business today? During this round table, we will exchange ideas on how to make the best cloud strategy based on the latest trends and experiences.
Belgium March 29, 2023 Invitation Only Physical english
CIONET Round Table: DevOps in practice
Many organisations have made good progress on their Agile Transformation. However, they still feel that more needs to be done to deliver top quality products and services at high velocity. If this sounds familiar, then you are probably embarking on a DevOps implementation journey. But what is the optimal combination of cultural philosophies, practices, and tools that allow you to make sure that your development, operations, quality assurance and security teams are no longer working in silos? During this round table, we will discuss the required changes in culture and mindset to successfully transition to DevOps and how to bring them about. We will also talk about creating outcome focused, purpose driven teams, and building products your customers love. Chris Baynham-Hughes, who heads up the Open Innovation Lab of Red Hat in EMEA will help us to start the conversation.
Belgium March 28, 2023 AB Members Physical english
CIONET Advisory Board Meeting: Let's talk about AI
We are witnessing today the tipping point of AI in the world. So let’s discuss in this meeting of the minds the impact AI is having on our daily life, our organisations, our role as digital leaders and on our favourite CIO community. Is AI reliable or not? Between ChatGPT, Bard and Bing, who is disrupting who? What’s happening to our current & future IT talents? There’s a million things to ponder on!!
Belgium March 22, 2023 Country Members Physical & Virtual english
CIOFEST BELGIUM: THE QUEST FOR DIGITAL SOVEREIGNTY
Let’s take back control! Digital sovereignty: the quest for control, choice and autonomy Our digital identity and integrity have become as precious as our physical identity and integrity. This is true for “us” as individuals, as companies or organisations, or even as countries. Data and digital flows are the foundations of our social functioning and primary source of value in the global digital economy. Still, a handful of Mega-Tech companies have been able to extract, monopolise and monetise our data over the last two decades. More than 90% of Western data is hosted in the US. Geopolitical actors use digital technology and data increasingly as tools of power. Legal initiatives such as the US Cloud Act or the Chinese Surveillance Legislation give their governments unlimited access to our data abroad. A cyber arms race is ongoing using a wide range of techniques, from blunt nation-state cyber-attacks to sophisticated social manipulation. In short, digitisation has made us as individuals, as businesses and as countries very dependent and vulnerable and hindered in capitalising on our own assets. As a result, individuals, organisations and governments are re-evaluating their external exposure and launching digital sovereignty-related initiatives to maintain or acquire physical and digital control over their strategic assets, including data, algorithms, and critical software. “‘Sovereign” means more than just national or European, it means that we have regained control over our own destiny. It’s about elements such as transparency, being able to tell (customers and citizens) where the data is; how it is stored, what security policies surround it, where the value goes, who owns the solution, and how to split responsibilities between all parties involved. What steps, if any, should we, our companies or governments take to regain control and restore our digital sovereignty? Join us on March 22nd at CIOFEST - our biggest Community Event of the year! We are bringing all CIONET countries and 1000+ Digital Leaders together to one glocal conference.
Belgium March 11, 2023 Invitation Only Physical english
CIONET MTB Cycling Event: Discovering Limburg
Join us for a wonderfull Mountain Bike ride in Limburg. The length of the ride will be approximately 40 km and will contain a nice mixture of trails and single tracks. The ride is accessible to all levels of riders and doesn't require extensive technical skills. Looking forward to ride together. Register here: https://www.cionet.com/be/events/cycling1
Belgium March 9, 2023 Invitation Only Physical english
Low Code: Fringe phenomenon or game changer?
Is Low-Code offering the panacea to all software development challenges? Low-Code claims to enable coding on a small scale with lower budgets, in a fast and flexible way, in co-creation mode between business and IT. Introducing low code would allow keeping the core systems clean by developing custom interfaces and functionalities apart, thus bringing in the agility and the room for innovation the organisation is looking for. It would dramatically reduce the complexity of software development, speed up the process of building applications and help your IT team to better respond to fast evolving business or user needs. We invite you to come and listen to the personal testimonials and use cases of Low-Code projects that challenge these promises brought by digital leaders such as Gert Vanhaecht of the Belfius bank and Sami Chabbah of Proximus. Agenda 18h00 - Welcome & introductions 19h00 - Presentation and 3-course dinner 21h00 - End
Belgium March 2, 2023 Invitation Only Physical english
Today the adversary no longer needs to steal an organisation’s keys or credentials, they just buy them from the dark web. This creates a game changer as it enables them to simply login for access without having to break-in. They can then exercise lateral movement to get their desired impact - ransomware, ransomware data extortion, cyber sabotage and cyber spying. Add this to the fact that access broker credential sales have increased by more than 250% since February 2022, identity protection is certainly a burning issue. During this CIONET round table, we discuss how do you set up such an identity security model? What are the challenges that come with it? Is a step-by-step approach possible or should you make tabula rasa of your legacy security systems? These and other questions will be discussed with seasoned CISOs and other security experts.
Belgium February 13, 2023 Country Members Physical french
Les Rencontres de CIONET: La cybersécurité et les Nouvelles Technologies
L'émergence continue de nouvelles technologies implique une évolution parallèle des tendances en matière de cybersécurité. Les nouvelles technologies s'accompagnent de nouveaux risques et faiblesses, mais apportent souvent aussi des outils et techniques supplémentaires pour fortifier la cybersécurité. Les technologies émergentes telles que l'IA, machine learning et deep learning sont utilisées à bon et à mauvais escient et ont donné lieu à une "course aux armements" entre les pirates et les agents de sécurité.
Belgium January 31, 2023 Invitation Only Physical english
CIONET Belgium: Decarbonising your business starts with IT.
Isn't it time to move away from the old thinking of stratifying and delineating between IT, business, and sustainability plans? With so many technical innovations, expertise and best practices at hand, there is no excuse for the CIO not to do his bit to achieve the organisation's sustainability goals. Here lies an excellent opportunity to simultaneously achieve sustainability goals and improve business performance. The CIO has several essential assets to work with, starting with infrastructure and data. To manage and optimise their sustainably, he or she ideally applies a holistic approach that covers the entire value chain. Best practices are available for decarbonising the data centre and infrastructure or cloud environment. The performance of systems and storage facilities can be optimised for the good of both the business and the planet based on the workloads they need to support. Modernising applications can also yield significant energy savings, as does the proper management of access to application data... Decarbonisation can also accelerate digitisation journeys. But this requires choosing the right technologies and integrating them into suitable architectures. Agenda 18h00 - Welcome & introductions 19h00 - Presentation and 3-course dinner 21h00 - End
Belgium January 31, 2023 Invitation Only Physical english
CIONET Belgium: How digital leaders can drive the sustainability agenda
Agenda 18h00 - Welcome & introductions 19h00 - Presentation and 3-course dinner 21h00 - End
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Belgium January 30, 2023 Invitation Only Physical english
CIONET Belgium Roundtable: Reimagine the buying experience
Bridgestone, traditionally known for its quality tires, has evolved into a fully-integrated solutions enterprise with a large network of retail stores. But how do you create customer loyalty when your product is only tires? The solution is to offer more value and contextualised offers through a strong omnichannel network, powered by data. Building a great phygital experience that combines online and offline seamlessly, creates a serious challenge where you need to combine the eCommerce experience with the reality of physical shops. During this exclusive dinner we will use the Bridgestone case as a starting point to discuss how we can reach absolute customer centricity in an omnichannel world.
Belgium January 24, 2023 Members & Tribes Physical english
Learn from different thought leaders and digital experts. In good CIONET tradition, our Annual Event will be a Ted-style event with a dozen top speakers inspiring us 12 minutes each. This event features a mixture of CIOs, CEOs, Tech Startups and out-of-the-box speakers combined with old-fashioned networking. We expect over 150 participants at this conference, all of them members from our CIONET Belgium community.
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Belgium January 17, 2023 Invitation Only Physical english
Cloud Smart Apps - Cutting Through the Complexity of App Modernisation
During this CIONET round table, we discuss the magic recipe to app modernisation and how you build, deliver, SECURE, and operate cloud native apps in a multi-cloud.
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Belgium December 15, 2022 AB Members Physical english
Advisory Board Christmas Dinner
We officially invite you to our Advisory Board Christmas Dinner on the 15th of December at 5.30 pm at the beautiful Port House of Antwerp kindly hosted by Erwin Verstraelen.
Belgium December 8, 2022 Invitation Only Physical english
(Re)inventing Business - The Driving Role of IT
During this roundtable, we will discuss how technology and the CIO are fundamental to driving change for their organisation. Kris Vangeel, COO of Batopin, a joint project of Belfius, BNP Paribas Fortis, ING and KBC, will share Batopin's story of change.
Belgium December 5, 2022 All Members Physical english
In a world that is in constant and rapid change, being responsive, able to cope with those changes swiftly is a crucial quality an enterprise needs to remain in the race and survive in the long term. Large enterprises often realise they are hindered by their size and structure and go for collaboration or co-creation either with customers or with start-ups, smaller companies or other external niche suppliers to bring in the agility, speed, competencies and market insights they are looking for. Mixed teams are set up. Groups of companies, customers, suppliers and partners jointly work within diverse ecosystems on programs that have a common interest to all of them. They often do this in an agile way and within structures that are temporarily set up and can quickly change and adapt to the evolving needs. This modus operandus makes the boundaries of each organisation fuzzy. It requires a different governance and management style but seems to become a common practice of market-leading companies.
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Belgium November 29, 2022 Invitation Only Physical english
Manufacturing companies show an accelerating pace of digitization. Their IT teams have a hard time keeping up with the rising demands in terms of speed and functionalities. Business stakeholders claim IT is not delivering on time and according to expectations. Moreover, the world of manufacturing often shows a heavy legacy of ERP and MIS systems, that have and are still consuming big budgets, demanding laborious customisations, and thus creating critical (vendor) dependencies and constraints towards new technologies or cloud migrations. Is Low Code now offering the panacea to all these challenges? Low code claims to enable coding on a small scale with lower budgets, in a fast and flexible way, in co-creation mode between business and IT. Introducing low code would allow keeping the core ERP clean by developing all custom functionalities locally and making your ERP cloud-ready. It would dramatically reduce the complexity of software development, speed up the process of building applications and help your IT team to better respond to business needs. We invite you to come and listen to the personal testimonials and use cases of Low-Code projects told by digital leaders from your sector.
Belgium November 22, 2022 Invitation Only Physical english
AI-driven Supply Chain Planning
During this exclusive dinner we will discuss whether the implementation of autonomous supply chain planning is a common mission of the CIO and the SCM team or just a technological illusion and mission impossible for the CIO
Belgium November 17, 2022 Invitation Only Physical english
CIONET COOKBOOK Master Chef Event
If our Cookbook has built you a nice appetite, you are very welcome to join us and our local Master Chef CIOs for our upcoming event!
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Belgium November 8, 2022 Invitation Only Physical english
Designing a Future Ready Business
We live in a time of spiking energy costs, soaring inflation, broken supply chains and climate change dominating the news headlines. Long term business planning becomes incredibly complex. During this round table we will discuss how you can make your business future proof; how to set your 2023 business and IT priorities right. Cognizant and Economist Impact conducted a global survey of 2,000 senior business leaders, across all verticals, to better understand the state of the modern enterprise and how leaders are preparing for long-term success. The research shows how technology, talent, and ESG strategies work together to ensure future performance. We will start the discussion by sharing the main conclusions and insights from this study. Join us for this invitation only event and learn how to make your business future ready.
Belgium October 25, 2022 All Members Physical english
According to Gartner, only 14% of organisations achieve a 360° view of their customer. Of those who do achieve it, 44% claim their 360-degree view resides in a customer data platform. Is the customer data platform (CDP) a must-have to ensure a customer experience that meets today's standards? Or is it "old wine in new bottles?" Is it simply a shiny new way of looking at the same old customer data hub concept? A CDP connects and combines customer data from all possible data sources and touchpoints that are part of the customer journey. It tracks and unifies that data to create one unified customer profile. This data is then used to ensure that you always deliver the right message to your customer, according to their interactions across different channels (eg: sales, marketing, service, etc). Sales have a 360° view of the customer, including products, campaigns and service inquiries to drive an optimised next-best-offer. Marketers can identify and shape every aspect of the individual customer journey. They will be able to create personalised, omnichannel campaigns to enhance customer lifetime value. Service agents will improve efficiency, better anticipate needs and personalise interactions, even close the loop back to sales to identify potential customers and proactively approach them. Sounds great!! But, is it a new goal? Is CDP the right choice for your organisation to get there?
Belgium October 20, 2022 All Members Physical english
Cyber Security is a Team Sport
The impact of a ransomware attack is not in doubt. The consequences are felt across the organization, depriving businesses access to one of their most vital assets – data. If we know the possibilities and pitfalls, do we also know the best approach? Do we know what ransomware readiness and business resilience looks like? And if cyber security really is a team sport, how do we bring commonly-siloed parts of an organization together in an effective way?
Belgium October 17, 2022 Invitation Only Physical english
Customer Experience & Business Model Innovation
Join this lunch/dinner and hear first-hand from Gunter, CIO at Bekeart how the digital transition is shaping up at Bekeart and what are the learnings from the challenges that needed to be overcome into this journey.
Belgium October 13, 2022 Invitation Only Physical french
Données et intelligence Artificielle
L'IA et le ML ont le potentiel d'aider à accroître l'efficacité opérationnelle, à améliorer la fidélité des clients ou à assurer l'innovation et la différenciation concurrentielle. Pourtant, de nombreuses entreprises se demandent comment faire évoluer leur activité avec l'IA. Elles cherchent à faire passer l'IA et l'apprentissage automatique de l'environnement de laboratoire à quelque chose qui sert l'entreprise et ses opérationnelles réelles. Pour passer de quelque chose de très artisanal et bricolage à quelque chose d'industrialisé et intégré dans une opération informatique d'entreprise standard.
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Belgium October 12, 2022 All Members Physical english
On October 12, CIONET brings together key protagonists of cyber warfare. Top speakers from the government, the military and even a prominent leader of the white-hat hacker community will give their vision on the cyber threat. Together with them and industry experts, we also look at scenarios 'what to do if...'.
Belgium September 29, 2022 Invitation Only Physical english
Help! My Business turned into a Software Business
During this exclusive dinner we will discuss the main challenges for the CIO when the company pivots towards a software driven business model.
Belgium September 27, 2022 Invitation Only Physical english
Service Management and the Art of Multi-Sourcing
During this round table, we will talk about how to organise Service Integration and Management beyond the borders of your organisation in such a way that you can provide the service users with complete transparency on the quality, cost and risks associated with the services.
Belgium September 27, 2022 Invitation Only Physical english
We are all aware of the existence of "standards". They form the fundamentals of trade and economy. Today, vast libraries of ‘standards’ are offered by international organisations such as ISO, IEC, ETSI or by NBN in Belgium, covering a wide range of trades and domains to help businesses shape their products and organisations. "Standards are the distilled wisdom of people with expertise in their subject matter", as ISO describes it. For ICT as well, standards can be a source of knowledge and expertise. In a recent ISO report on future trends, technology areas like Smart cities, 5G, IoT, Edge computing, artificial intelligence, etc… are already subject to standardization initiatives. They offer not only blueprints and best practices from a technological and operational point of view but also management and even ethical guidelines on the use of new technologies. Once upon a time, these standards came on paper. Then they came on PDF and XML. Today they are offered in state-of-the-art knowledge platforms. Moreover, projects are running to make them "SMART": "Standards that are Machine Applicable Readable and Transferable". This project is about making the "traditional" content of standards readable by your machines and IT systems so that users can do all kinds of tech-savvy things with them. The project is still in its infancy, and users and industry practice will be an essential guide for its further evolution...
Belgium September 22, 2022 Invitation Only Physical english
Leveraging Cloud to Innovate Faster: Euroclear Story
During this exclusive and interactive round table Michal Paprocki, Group CIO at Euroclear will explain its journey to innovation and data driven real time decision making. Michal will share best practices of Euroclear's digital transformation and cloud journey. His testimony will be followed by an insightful debate with several digital leaders from major Belgian financial services organisations sharing their experiences and insights.
Belgium September 22, 2022 Invitation Only Physical english
Cyber Threat Detection & Response
Erase the unknown and turn the tables on cyber attackers The pressure continues to mount in Cyber Security. The attack surface is wider and more diverse than ever driven by heavy cloud usage, while those who work to exploit it continue to develop new tactics and tools to help expose security weaknesses. Security teams need to detect threats at speed across multiple environments. During this CIONET dinner, Kris Vangeneugden, from the CISO department at Euroclear, will share the challenges he faced and provide insight into the strategic decisions he made to ensure complete visibility across the whole attack chain.
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Belgium September 10, 2022 Invitation Only Physical english
CIONET Cycling - Inspired by 'Omloop Het Nieuwsblad'
We invite you to join us for the last ride of the CIONET Cycling Club powered by Deloitte, on Saturday September 10! Our road captain for this ride is Christian Combes. The tour is inspired by 'Omloop Nieuwsblad' with departure in Destelbergen.
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Belgium August 30, 2022 All Members Physical english
BE Summer Festival + Advisory Board Meeting 2
Let's enjoy the end of summer together with other digital leaders and have a great party with peers.
Belgium June 29, 2022 Invitation Only Physical english
During this exclusive round table with Digital Leaders from major Belgian financial services organisations, we will share best practices for mastering the power of the cloud in financial services.
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Belgium June 23, 2022 Invitation Only Physical english
Join us at the 5th edition of the LCL North Sea Regatta in Nieuwpoort! Beautiful weather, perfect wind conditions to blow up the sails and big rolling waves to add excitement to the 3 stages of the regatta race where 22 boats will compete for victory.
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Belgium June 21, 2022 Invitation Only Physical english
Learn from your peers on how to build a rock solid defence, use the vaults and how to react when you get hit.
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Belgium June 18, 2022 Invitation Only Physical english
CIONET Cycling - 3 Landentocht
Join us for the '3 Landentocht' tour on Saturday June 18th!
Belgium June 16, 2022 All Members Physical english
Is the data mesh the ultimate solution for creating a future proof data platform, for removing the bottlenecks of centralised data management and for clarifying once and for all the roles and responsibilities related to data? According to Zhamak Dehlghani, author of the book ‘Data mesh’, “Data mesh is a decentralised approach to managing and accessing data for analytical use cases”. Data mesh distributes data ownership to domain-specific teams that manage, own, and serve the data as a product.
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Belgium June 14, 2022 All Members Physical english
Do you have a clear strategy to enter the battle, to attract, or to up-skill and re-skill your existing workforce? What about flexible employment and borderless global talent sourcing. And how do you create a solid culture to cultivate a sense of purpose and engagement to retain your best virtual teams?
Belgium May 17, 2022 All Members Physical french
Le Cloud - Moteur à l'innovation
L'infrastructure informatique ne peut plus être un frein à l'innovation : elle doit en être le moteur.
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Belgium May 12, 2022 Invitation Only Physical english
Your IT Landscape in Real Time
A defined enterprise architecture is a good foundation for IT planning and management, but the real proof of Enterprise architecture practice is how well it uses the insights to support business initiatives, realises business benefits and drives business innovation.
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Belgium May 10, 2022 Invitation Only Physical english
The holy grail to understand your customers, predict their next steps, and offer them a great experience with a personal touch in omni-channel is to create a true 360° customer view.
Belgium May 7, 2022 Invitation Only Physical english
CIONET Cycling - Discover Waals Brabant
Join us on the first ride of the CIONET Cycling Club from Bierbeek to Oteppe, on Saturday May 7th!
Belgium May 5, 2022 Invitation Only Virtual english
During this Round Table with Digital Leaders from Financial Institutions we will discuss how your IT department can seamlessly collaborate with new ecosystem partners.
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Belgium May 3, 2022 Invitation Only Physical english
Customer intimacy vs Customer sovereignty
Customer intimacy vs Customer sovereignty
Belgium April 28, 2022 Invitation Only Physical english
The Manifesto of Sustainable Data Centers
With a small group of Data Centers responsibles, sustainability officers and sourcing professionals, we will co-create a manifesto that defines the key criteria to evaluate whether a data center strategy is future proof.
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Belgium April 26, 2022 All Members Physical english
Discover the conclusions of the Belgian AI monitor study and learn from from your peer, how to scale up AI-led innovations to deliver significant business impact.
Belgium April 21, 2022 Invitation Only Virtual english
World Class Strategies for building Cyber Resilient Organisations
This executive dinner is an opportunity to interact with digital leaders as they exchange these strategies, learnings and tools-of-the-trade, exploring how to anticipate potential risks, automate security processes, and efficiently recover from attacks.
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Belgium April 3, 2022 Invitation Only Physical dutch
Flanders Classics Cycling VIP Event
Witness the Tour of Flanders from the first row at the Oude Kwaremont, on Sunday April 3! TThe first 10 CIONET members that register can join us in an exclusive VIP lodge with terrace is located at the Oude Kwaremont.
Belgium March 24, 2022 AB Members Physical english
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Belgium March 15, 2022 All Members Virtual english
Data-centric economy challenges CIOs to find new solutions that can help their organizations harness value from data assets. In this edition of CIOFEST our panelists and speakers will discuss three questions on the topic of data.
Belgium March 10, 2022 All Members Physical french
Comment se préparer à la reprise
Belgium February 22, 2022 Invitation Only Physical english
During this exclusive dinner at Volta in Gent, we will tackle these commonly heard myths that keep you from using AI to rapidly make jobs more fulfilling, turn people into the best version of themselves, and grow your company.
Belgium February 8, 2022 Invitation Only Virtual english
Are you Cloud First or Cloud Lasts
Over the last few years most organisations have adopted a ‘cloud-first’ strategy for their compute and storage needs. During this round table, we'll discuss whether these choices made on facts, culture or perception and whether the envisaged benefits are attained.
Belgium January 27, 2022 All Members Virtual english
Get inspired at the start of the year! Learn from different thought leaders and digital experts. In good CIONET tradition, our Annual Event will be a Ted-style event with a dozen top speakers inspiring us 12 to 15 minutes each.
Belgium January 21, 2022 Invitation Only Virtual english
During this round table, we want to jointly create the DEFINITIVE GUIDE for successful implementation of a multi-cloud organisation.
Belgium January 18, 2022 Invitation Only Virtual english
Data strategies inspire great customer experiences with opportunities to change, innovate, and progress. During this roundtable dinner we will dig deeper into how to achieve this data foundation.
Belgium December 16, 2021 AB Members Physical english
At the Advisory Board Christmas Party, we'll work on the CIONET community program for 2022.
Belgium December 14, 2021 Invitation Only Virtual english
Orchestrate Enterprise Security
An exclusive online lunch to discuss the latest insights on security orchestration.
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Belgium December 2, 2021 All Members Physical english
How can your organisation generate more value from the data it gathers? What can we learn from smaller organisations that outpace corporates by their innovative way of using data? Join us to thoroughly discuss these questions with our panel.
Belgium November 9, 2021 All Members Physical english
How can Digital Leaders contribute to a Sustainability Culture in their organisations? We will have a conversation on the importance of Design Thinking, Procurement, Agility, Culture, Service Delivery and IT-structures for a CIO’s contribution to sustainability.
Belgium October 28, 2021 Invitation Only Physical english
Towards the Fully Automated Enterprise
End-to-end automation has become imperative to solve productivity challenges in a hybrid post-pandemic world. It is interesting to delve into the role of the CIO and the IT function in this digital transformation process and what the most commonly adopted approaches are when it comes to automation.
Belgium October 27, 2021 Public Virtual english
Cybersecurity conference Stefanini EUROPE
Join us on October 27th and learn from the best how you can protect AND grow your business.
Belgium October 26, 2021 Invitation Only Virtual english
This event allows you to take an exclusive peek behind the scenes of this F1 team. Are you interested to know more about how they leverage technology?
Belgium October 21, 2021 Invitation Only Physical english
Within months, companies transformed sales processes into seemless, virtual selling solutions. During this Physical Round Table, we will discuss whether these clever technologies have past the litmus test.
Belgium October 19, 2021 Invitation Only Physical english
Dell Healthcare Physical Placeholder
Regardless of hospitals' geographic location, they should always have access to a patient's latest medical record in order to provide first class care. But is this in fact the case today? In what way are regulations helping/hurting the exchange of medical data between care centers? What are the benefits and challenges of the collaboration between hospitals? Where does Security play a role in all of this?
Belgium October 19, 2021 Invitation Only Virtual english
Adobe RT - Customer Experience
How will organisations prepare for modern, contextual customer journeys in this post-cookie world and how will this data be organised ?
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Belgium October 12, 2021 Invitation Only Virtual english
UiPath European Automation Powertalk
Let's explore how you can reinvent your business by becoming a Fully Automated Enterprise.
Belgium October 5, 2021 Invitation Only Virtual english
We discuss cloud-native application development technologies and how they can be combined with existing approaches to create a robust, productive IT-systems.
Belgium September 23, 2021 All Members Physical english
Belgium September 23, 2021 All Members Physical english
Join our club of Belgian CIO Cyclists! Christian Combes, Yves Rombauts and Luc Hendrikx invite you personally to become part of the CIONET Cycling Club.
Belgium September 21, 2021 Invitation Only Physical english
During this Physical Round Table, your peers will help you discover how SecOps can help and what the major challenges are over an exquisite three course dinner.
Belgium September 14, 2021 Invitation Only Virtual english
Join us for this exclusive CIONET Round Table to discuss with peers how to use AI in transforming both business and IT-operations.
Belgium August 26, 2021 All Members Physical english
The CIONET Summer Celebration is all about networking with peers, admiring the amazing art at Verbeke Foundation, listening to inspiring speakers and enjoying good food while sipping on a cold beverage.
Belgium June 30, 2021 AB Members Physical english
Belgium June 29, 2021 Invitation Only Virtual english
In this conference we will discuss with key players such as Vopak, Politie Antwerpen, CEPA and Van Oord how Business Innovation can and must go hand in hand with Security. The role and strategy of IT and Digital in critical infrastructures is the focus of our debate.
Belgium June 24, 2021 Invitation Only Virtual english
Are you one of the 93% of organisations working across multiple clouds? Is that creating the 30-40% savings you expect on your multi-cloud elements? And does it enable new delivery models to improve business results?
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Belgium June 23, 2021 Invitation Only Physical english
Belgium June 15, 2021 Invitation Only Virtual english
Google Cloud Roundtable: The Modern Alchemist
We would like to invite you to a virtual round table event to discuss how data resources can be rapidly converted into valuable business insights.
Belgium June 10, 2021 All Members Virtual english
Web Conference for netskope UK & Benelux
We will be exploring which supplementary transformation projects are essential and why; navigating board-level and budget discussions and asking how can CIOs improve collaboration within their own teams to avoid friction?
Belgium June 8, 2021 All Members Virtual english
How do you win the customer in the digital age? How do you listen to and interact with customers? CIONET has completed a research program to evaluate just how we can engage more closely with our customers and will present the findings during our event.
Belgium June 3, 2021 Invitation Only Virtual english
The benefits of the cloud are clear, but the specific security and regulatory requirements of regulated industries need to be addressed. Join us to discuss with other Digital Leaders from regulated sectors such as: Finance, Healthcare, Telecom and Public sector, how this can be done.
Belgium May 27, 2021 All Members Virtual english
Innovation at the speed of business
Are you one of the 93% of organisations working across multiple clouds? Is that creating the 30-40% savings you expect on your multi-cloud elements? And does it enable new delivery models to improve business results?
Belgium May 20, 2021 All Members Physical english
Nowadays in addition to Cyber Security protection, basic IT hygiene is the basis of a balanced structure to prevent cyber attacks. The question is not if, but when your company will be attacked and how resilient your organisation is to quickly get back on its feet.
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Belgium May 18, 2021 Invitation Only Virtual english
Round table for Adobe: Building a better customer experience through a CIO – CMO partnership
During this virtual lunch event we want to share experiences on how the partnership between a CIO and CMO can have a very positive impact on the experience customers have with your organisation.
Belgium May 14, 2021 All Members Physical english
Join our club of Belgian CIO Cyclists! Christian Combes, Yves Rombauts and Luc Hendrikx invite you personally to become part of the CIONET Cycling Club.
Belgium May 4, 2021 Invitation Only Virtual english
The future will be multi-cloud, as we all realise by now. You may want to hear from your peers.
Belgium April 27, 2021 All Members Virtual english
The corona crisis has triggered a period of fundamental technological and socio-economic transformation: we are witnessing 20 years of change in just 12 months. CIONET has undertaken a strategic study on the largest shift in working practices in modern times, with a focus on 3 core areas. In this CIONET Community event we will discuss our findings with C-level executives and learn from their insights and vision for the future of work.
Belgium April 20, 2021 All Members Virtual english
UIPAth Roundtable : Reinventing business – Reinventing work
During this round table we explore how you can reinvent your business by becoming a Fully Automated Enterprise.
Belgium March 23, 2021 Invitation Only Virtual english
Salesforce.com (Business Innovation)
Because technology is vital to most companies’ bottom lines, no matter the product or service sold, CIO’s can no longer be perceived as pure technical experts. As technology continues to advance the CIO is becoming more influential.
Belgium March 18, 2021 All Members Virtual english
BMC Devoteam : Data = Rock on which our kingdom is build
Having a complete and reliable picture of the entire IT infrastructure, servers, personal computers, applications, smartphones, cameras and connected objects can help gain a business advantage by increasing flexibility, reliability and robustness of your IT infrastructure.
Belgium March 16, 2021 All Members Virtual dutch
What can we learn from CISOs and experts from DPG Media, Schiphol Airport and Fox-IT concerning Cyber crisis management and becoming cyber resilient?
Belgium March 2, 2021 Invitation Only Virtual french
Organisations that aggregate, correlate, and analyse signals across multiple security controls experience fewer successful attacks, have a better overall security posture, and live with less daily stress on their teams. During this exclusive lunch experiences will be shared on these threats and how you can prepare.
Belgium February 18, 2021 All Members Virtual english
We are entering the third wave of digitalisation which will once more result in far-reaching changes to society. The third wave of digitalisation is the truly connected enterprise. The consequence of pervasive connectivity is huge because it connects the physical world of machines with apps and with on-premise IT.
Belgium February 4, 2021 All Members Virtual english
F5 delaware MS :Heavy lifting in the cloud, the Future of Heavy Workloads
What are the reasons to move to the cloud? We look forward to hear about your experiences, challenges, concerns, plans and projects.
Belgium January 28, 2021 All Members Virtual english
Get inspired at the start of the year! Learn from different thought leaders and digital experts, and network with over 100 of your peers at this insightful gathering.
Belgium December 17, 2020 AB Members Physical english
Belgium December 7, 2020 All Members Virtual english
Building Capabilities in Ecosystems
CIONET is organising it’s next community event on Monday 7/12/20 on the topic of Building Digital Capabilities in Ecosystems.
Belgium December 4, 2020 All Members Virtual english
As part of a small exclusive group of Digital Leaders, you will exchange ideas on how to build a digital operating model for your organisation.
Belgium December 2, 2020 All Members Virtual english
Culture of Innovation - Red Hat Round Table with Rudi Peeters
As part of a small exclusive group of Digital Leaders, you'll discuss how you build a culture of innovation in your organisation.
Belgium November 26, 2020 All Members Virtual english
IBM lunch - A Faster, More Secure Journey To Cloud Trusted By Thousands Of Enterprises
If you want to learn from Maxwell Keyte and Anna van Wassenaer, top security experts and though leaders, on how to strengthen your security control environments, reduce consistent threats, and provide standardised risk management in a multi-cloud infrastructure, join this event about "Cloud Security, Governance & Compliance".
Belgium November 24, 2020 All Members Virtual english
Cognizant - Transforming while performing
Join us during a virtual cocktail event alongside Andres Angelani, author of the book Transforming while Performing, Maaike Rijkers and Fred Van Pouderoijen, both Head IT within the Payments Domain at Rabobank. We will discuss transformational partnerships, lessons from the book, and what it means to "engineer outcomes."
Belgium November 12, 2020 All Members Virtual dutch
Rethink Workplace security - rerun
Recent shifts such as increased remote working, mean you're facing greater security challenges, with a broader attack surface and greater exposure to threats. Your risk posture has fundamentally altered. Now is an ideal time to rethink your security strategy.
Belgium October 27, 2020 All Members Virtual english
Discover how Colruyt, CM, Daimler/Mercedes-Benz and Deloitte prepared their employees for the digital world!
Belgium October 6, 2020 All Members Virtual english
CIONET is hosting a virtual ‘wine tasting’ event to discuss best practices in cloud management together with selected Digital Leaders. Günther Ghijsels and Jurgen Moortgat of Randstad will share how they leverage CloudHealth by vmware to tackle this challenge. Roger Camrass of CIONET UK will share the insights from a discussion with leading British CIOs on this subject.
Belgium October 1, 2020 All Members Physical & Virtual english
Adapt or be left behind; that is the demand of the new digital economy. Before an employer can learn how to collaborate with new machine partners, it must first train employees to reap all the benefits.
Belgium September 29, 2020 All Members Virtual english
Join us to discuss with other Digital Leaders in Financial Services how this can be done. Also discover how BNP Paribas, Bank of America and IBM join forces to bank on a new kind of Public Cloud. The exclusive Chocolate Tasting will make it a sweet experience.
Belgium September 24, 2020 All Members Virtual dutch
Liever voorkomen dan genezen; welke invloed heeft ransomware op de business continuïteit?
Belgium September 24, 2020 All Members Virtual english
As part of a small exclusive group of Digital Leaders, you'll discuss how you plan and navigate the path to cutting edge applications. Our common challenge is to create new products and services that can be created quickly and scale, which means using the right cloud technologies.
Belgium August 27, 2020 All Members Physical english
The first post-lockdown F2F gathering of Belgian Digital Leaders at Dolce La Hulpe.
Belgium June 24, 2020 All Members Virtual english
We will discuss how you continuously leverage data to build customer trust, create cultures of data-based decision makers and become adept at sharing data with ecosystem partners without giving away competitive edge.
Belgium June 2, 2020 All Members Virtual english
The most exciting technology of the moment, according to our Digital Leaders, now used by many - let’s showcase the best AI projects of our members.
Belgium May 28, 2020 All Members Virtual english
This workshop is the start of a recurring get-together of CIOs and vendor managers to share best practices and learnings around the sourcing and organization of their IT work. These sessions are facilitated by sourcing advisors S-square.
Belgium May 26, 2020 All Members Virtual dutch
Uipath Fusion Conference BENL- NEDERLANDS - : Executive Web Conference - Beer & Cheese & Quiz
In deze Web conferentie onderzoekt CIONET hoe robots ons kunnen helpen businessprocessen rigoureus om te gooien en te optimaliseren. Maar ook hoe RPA er voor zorgt om grote achterstanden te managen, weg te werken en om te turnen naar winst en kostenbesparingen.
Belgium May 19, 2020 All Members Virtual english
Uipath Fusion Conference BENL- ENGLISH - : Executive Web Conference - Beer & Cheese & Quiz
The Corona crisis forces all of us to be super creative, re-invent ourselves & our business and to save cash and reduce expenses. In this Web conference CIONET researches how robots can help us to dramatically automate business processes and how RPA allows us to manage huge backlogs into profits and cost savings.
Belgium May 13, 2020 All Members Virtual english
BE Web Conference: Staying Safe and Sound
What is the impact of this crisis on e.g. our universities, our banks, our government or our service companies? How do CIOs use this opportunity to shine and lead the way into a new and better normal? Let's talk about that!
Belgium April 29, 2020 All Members Virtual english
What is the impact of this crisis on e.g. our universities, our banks, our government or our service companies? How do CIOs use this opportunity to shine and lead the way into a new and better normal? Let's talk about that!
Belgium April 23, 2020 All Members Virtual english
Designed for Digital - CIONET Belgium Virtual Community Event
How is value creation and organizational design affected by digital transformation? What are the opportunities and challenges that digital transformation presents?
Belgium April 15, 2020 All Members Virtual english
Data & Technology against Covid-19 - CIONET Belgium Web Conference
Corona continues to hurt our country, our economy, our organisations, and our IT. How can Data & Technology be used in the fight against Covid-19? What is the impact on the security situation and what is the impact on the personal life of our people? Let's talk about that!
Belgium April 1, 2020 All Members Virtual english
IT Steps up in Corona Times - CIONET Belgium Wake up Web Conference
The role of IT has only become more crucial than ever, and we're all stepping up to help our teams and organisation fight Corona. Let's exchange our learnings, experiences and ongoing issues.
Belgium March 17, 2020 AB Members Virtual english
Belgium March 12, 2020 All Members Physical english
User Experience & Customer Journeys
Companies that focus on customer experience reduce the loss of customers and increase revenues, leading to higher profits. How can you focus on creating a great customer experience strategy?
Belgium February 20, 2020 All Members Physical english
Executive dinner with François Locoh-Donou
CIONET is pleased to invite you to an exclusive dinner hosted by François Locoh-Donou, President and CEO of F5 Networks. From Togo to France to the USA, François has developed a unique and inspiring personal philosophy that guides F5 into a new era. Learn from François how to disrupt the status quo, maintain curiosity, and drive top-line growth through IT. In 2020, CIONET organized a round table featuring François Locoh-Donou that left a lasting impact on all participants. Today, IT drives market capitalisation, with the highest-valued organisations being those driven by IT or applications. We have entered the era of application capital. F5 invites you to an open discussion with François and your peers, along with a sneak preview of the High Secure Organisation Programme, to be launched by ICT Media and F5 Networks.
Belgium January 28, 2020 All Members Physical english