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Belgium May 13, 2025 Invitation Only Physical english

Women of CIONET - How Female CIOs Drive Inclusive Tech Teams

The role of the CIO is evolving faster than ever, requiring a blend of strategic vision, innovation, and adaptability. As CIOs lead digital transformation, the skills needed in their teams are changing, too. This conference highlights how female CIOs are navigating this shift—reshaping their teams, prioritizing diverse skill sets, and leveraging inclusion as a driver of success. Discover how building diverse, future-ready teams enables CIOs to meet the demands of an ever-changing IT and tech landscape.

Belgium May 13, 2025 Invitation Only Physical english

Code Red for a proactive, predictive cyber defence ; How to Turn Threat Intelligence into Cyber Advantage

As a CIO and CISO, you are facing an unprecedented challenge: transitioning from reactive incident response to proactive, predictive defence. While Cyber Threat Intelligence (CTI) promises to anticipate attacks, integrating it effectively into security and war room operations presents significant hurdles.

Belgium May 22, 2025 Invitation Only Physical english

Unlocking the True Potential of AI in Pharma

Join us to discuss how to scale AI initiatives, foster cross-functional collaboration, and unlock the true potential of AI to drive innovation and efficiency across your pharmaceutical enterprise.

Belgium May 27, 2025 Country Members Physical english

Beyond The Contract - CIONET Belgium: Community Event

Strategic sourcing is no longer just about saving money—it’s about securing the future. This event will push beyond the usual conversations, taking a deep dive into how sourcing decisions can drive innovation, build resilience, and set your organisation apart.We’ll tackle critical questions that digital leaders need to consider today:Beyond Savings: How can sourcing become a key lever for unlocking new technologies like AI, cloud, and cybersecurity?Building Your Ecosystem: What are the new rules for creating strategic partnerships that last and evolve with your business?Risk-Proofing Your Supply Chain: In an era of disruption, how can sourcing strategies keep your operations running smoothly amidst uncertainty?Sustainability as a Strategy: How do you integrate ethical and sustainable sourcing into your business model without sacrificing performance?The Digital Edge: Explore how tools like AI and automation are reshaping vendor relationships and procurement processes.This event isn’t about the status quo. It’s for those ready to rethink the role of sourcing in shaping their business’s future. With expert speakers and real-world case studies, you’ll leave with actionable insights and bold strategies that will turn sourcing into one of your organisation’s strongest assets.

Belgium June 3, 2025 Invitation Only Physical english

AI, Ethics & Aesthetics

Artificial intelligence not only presents technological challenges but also raises fundamental questions about what it means to be human. This interactive workshop brings together CIOs, an AI artist and an ethicist to examine the impact of AI on our human values, dignity and creativity. We will explore the tension between technological advancement and the essence of being human, seeking an ethical framework for the development and implementation of AI. Prepare for an inspiring journey that will broaden your perspective on AI, art and the future of humanity. 

Belgium June 5, 2025 Invitation Only Physical english

Telenet Business Leadership Circle - Critical Infrastructure

The escalating cyber threat landscape demands urgent action to protect critical infrastructure. This exclusive roundtable, for CIOs, CTOs, and CISOs in banking, utilities, airports, and related sectors, tackles these challenges head-on.  Participants will explore the evolving threat landscape, analyzing the latest attacks from nation-state actors, ransomware, and supply chain compromises, including recent breaches.

Belgium June 5, 2025 Invitation Only Physical english

Observability Meets Compliance

The CISO role has never been tougher. Regulations keep piling up. Threats multiply every day. Traditional audits no longer cut it. Is continuous compliance- fueled by observability- the solution? Or is it one more burden on your already stretched teams?

Belgium June 11, 2025 Invitation Only Physical english

LCL North Sea Regatta 2025

Exclusive invitation-only CIONET event.

Belgium June 17, 2025 Invitation Only Physical english

Designing Always-On Applications

This roundtable is designed to equip CIOs and IT leaders with actionable insights and practical strategies for building and deploying 'Always-On' applications, ensuring business continuity and operational resilience in the face of evolving digital demands. Join us to discuss how to future-proof your critical applications and infrastructure.

Belgium June 24, 2025 Country Members Physical english

Cloud Revisited - CIONET Belgium: Community Event

Cloud computing was hailed as the game-changing solution to modern business challenges—transforming how organisations operate, scale, and innovate. But as the technology matures, it’s time to take a step back and ask: Has cloud truly lived up to the hype, or are we overlooking its deeper complexities and hidden costs?In this critical reflection, we’ll revisit the core promises of cloud—such as enabling product-oriented organisations, facilitating End-to-End accountability, managing vast data volumes, and mitigating obsolescence. But we’ll also challenge the narrative: Are companies really freeing themselves to focus on innovation, or are they becoming dependent on cloud providers in ways that could limit future flexibility? How does the cloud reshape operating models, and are we prepared for the long-term consequences of handing over infrastructure control?

Belgium August 28, 2025 Country Members Physical english

20 Years CIONET - CIONET Belgium: Summer Festival

A special celebration marking 20 years of CIONET—two decades of empowering digital leaders and driving innovation in the technology landscape. This exclusive event will bring together our members to reflect on the incredible journey we've shared and look ahead to the future of digital leadership.Featuring keynote presentations from visionary CIOs, industry pioneers, and founding members, we’ll explore how far we’ve come and what lies ahead in the ever-evolving world of technology. Together, we will honour the contributions of our members who have shaped CIONET’s legacy while offering insights into how the community will continue to lead in the years to come.This is more than a celebration—it’s an opportunity to reconnect, reflect, and recharge with your fellow digital leaders. Don't miss this exclusive experience packed with inspiring talks, networking opportunities, and special recognitions that highlight the best of CIONET’s history and future.Let’s celebrate the past, present, and future of the digital community you helped build.

Belgium September 18, 2025 Country Members Physical french

Les Rencontres: La dette technique : Un défi stratégique pour les entreprises

La dette technique est comparable à la négligence des réparations d'une maison. Ignorer un toit qui fuit peut faire gagner du temps aujourd'hui, mais cela pourrait conduire à l'effondrement du plafond plus tard. Pour remédier à la dette technique, il faut trouver et réparer ces fuites dès maintenant et mettre en place un plan d'entretien de la maison afin qu'elle soit prête pour les extensions futures. Pour résoudre ces problèmes, il faut définir des priorités stratégiques, communiquer clairement avec les parties prenantes et établir une feuille de route à long terme pour la modernisation. Cet événement se déroulera entièrement en français.

Belgium September 25, 2025 Invitation Only Physical english

Women of CIONET - Female Leadership Circle 2

As AI shapes our future, the time is now to address and correct its inherent biases. Join leading female voices in tech as we explore how to undo past mistakes, champion neutrality, and feed AI systems with inclusive, unbiased data. This conference is a call to action for female leaders in AI and tech to ensure the next generation of intelligent systems reflects fairness, diversity, and equity. Together, let’s set things right and redefine the future of AI.

Belgium October 1, 2025 Invitation Only Physical english

Telenet Business Leadership Circle - Legacy & Lifecycle Management

In today’s rapidly evolving technological landscape, organisations face a critical challenge: how to modernise their legacy systems while managing costs, maintaining security, and ensuring operational continuity. This exclusive round table discussion brings together CIOs, CTOs, and Digital Leaders to explore best practices for legacy and lifecycle management. Key topics include extending the lifespan of existing systems, mitigating cyber security risks, optimising costs, and integrating legacy platforms with modern technologies. We’ll also delve into sustainability, workforce challenges, and future-proofing IT infrastructures to navigate technological obsolescence.

Belgium October 9, 2025 Country Members Physical english

The New CISO - CIONET Belgium: Community Event

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

Belgium November 13, 2025 Country Members Physical english

Belgium's Got Talent '25 - CIONET Belgium: Community Event

The IT sector is evolving at breakneck speed, and the demand for talent is at an all-time high. As digital leaders, the challenge isn't just about finding the right talent but also keeping them engaged, ensuring continuous development, and building a culture that resonates with today’s workforce. With the lines between IT and business becoming increasingly blurred, especially with the rise of generative AI (GenAI), a new approach to talent management is critical.This event will explore how digital leaders can adapt to these changes, from recruting or building T-shaped talents to redefining what it means to be an attractive, progressive, and inclusive employer. We will cover the full spectrum of talent management—how to attract top IT talent, nurture their growth, and create an environment where people can thrive, whether they work remotely or on-site.Key Discussion Points:The Changing Profile of IT Talent: Understand the evolving expectations of young professionals, who are more communicative, remote-savvy, and eager for cross-functional collaboration. How do you position your organisation to attract them?Beyond Specialisation: Learn why T-shaped talent—people with deep expertise and broad horizontal knowledge—are essential in today’s IT landscape, and how to foster this within your teams.Reskilling as a Must: With rapid technological changes, especially in AI, digital leaders must focus on reskilling and upskilling their teams. We will discuss how to integrate continuous learning into your company culture and ensure your workforce remains adaptable and innovative.Blurring the IT-Business Line: Explore how the integration of business and IT functions is becoming more fluid, and why business acumen is as important as technical expertise for today’s IT professionals.Creating an Inclusive, Progressive Workplace: How do you position your company as an attractive employer that values diversity, offers opportunities for growth, and fosters innovation in a remote or hybrid work environment?The Power of Communication: Discover strategies for building stronger communication channels within your teams, both for remote and in-person employees. Find out how to bridge the gap between different generations and roles, ensuring alignment across IT and business functions.Why You Should Attend:This event will equip you with the tools and strategies to stay ahead in the increasingly competitive IT talent market. You’ll gain insights on how to create a workplace where your teams are engaged, constantly learning, and aligned with the evolving demands of both technology and business.

Belgium November 18, 2025 Invitation Only Physical english

Telenet Business Leadership Circle - Scalable IT Operating Models

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

Belgium December 2, 2025 Country Members Physical french

Les Rencontres: Le côté humain de la transformation digitale.

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

Belgium December 4, 2025 Invitation Only Physical english

Women of CIONET - Christmas Dinner

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

Belgium December 11, 2025 Country Members Physical english

Next Generation Digital Twins - CIONET Belgium: Community Event

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

Belgium December 18, 2025 Invitation Only Physical english

AB Christmas Dinner

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