CIONET Events Overview

Belgium 7-5-26 [Circle - Telenet] All Members Physical english

Resilience by Design - The Design Choices Behind Infrastructure That Cannot Fail

The most consequential security decisions are not made in the SOC. They are made at the drawing board, when architects choose who will manage their network fabric, where sovereignty will reside, and what dependencies they are prepared to accept. This roundtable brings together technology leaders who recognise that network and infrastructure design is no longer a technical decision but a strategic one. Rather than reviewing the threat landscape, we focus on the foundational choices that determine resilience long before the first incident occurs. Participants will explore how geopolitical fragmentation is turning technology and partner selection into a strategic act, what it means to engineer resilience into infrastructure rather than layer it on afterwards, and whether AI is changing the architectural calculus or simply raising the stakes.

Germany 7-5-26 [Round Table] Country Members Physical english

München: IT in the Driver's Seat for Business Growth

AI innovation is accelerating faster than IT operations can support it. Many companies are experimenting with AI across the business, but their operational backbone — endpoint management, infrastructure visibility, security operations — was not designed for this pace of change.

Belgium 8-5-26 [Other Local Event] Invitation Only Physical english

CIONET Padel Tournament

Join us for a fun and social padel event on Thursday, May 8, 2026, at Stepp in Puurs-Sint-Amands for an evening of competitive yet friendly matches in a relaxed atmosphere. Whether you're stepping on a padel court for the first time or you already play like a seasoned pro, no worries: you’ll be matched with worthy opponents. All players will be divided into groups based on skill level: starter, intermediate, advanced, and challenger. This way you will have plenty of opportunities to play, compete, and enjoy the game. All participants will have access to changing rooms and showers at the venue. After the matches, we’ll finish the evening together with a dinner, the perfect moment to relax, talk about the games, and enjoy some good company. Whether you're joining for the competition, the social vibe, or simply a great evening of padel, you're very welcome to participate.

Belgium 12-5-26 [TRIBES Squad Session] Invitation Only Physical english

Product-Centric IT 2.0: Blending product and project thinking

Everyone says they’ve gone product-centric. In reality, most organisations live in a hybrid world where projects, products, and platforms overlap. Teams manage releases while still chasing deadlines, and governance still thinks in milestones rather than outcomes. The shift is underway, but the mindset hasn’t caught up. At scale, product thinking creates new tensions. What happens when one product depends on another? Who owns shared components, and how do you coordinate when priorities clash? And how do you measure success when delivery and value creation no longer happen on the same timeline? Let’s explore how organisations are blending product and project models, keeping alignment while giving teams autonomy. Let’s discuss how to define ownership, fund cross-functional work, and handle dependencies that never fit neatly into one backlog. A closed conversation on what it takes to make product-centric IT work in practice, not just in slides.

Belgium 12-5-26 [Round Table] Invitation Only Physical english

Fueling the Future: Making Your Data AI-Ready

As organisations shift from AI pilots to full-scale deployment, many discover their progress is slowed by fragmented, inconsistent data. Successful AI requires clean, unified, secure, and AI-ready information. This CIONET roundtable explores how to turn raw telemetry into reliable intelligence through stronger data foundations, real-time visibility, and robust security, offering practical strategies to build a resilient, AI-ready enterprise.

Poland 12-5-26 [TRIBE CIO4CIO]

TRIBES EXECUTIVE CIRCLE 12.05

Spain 12-5-26 [Round Table] Invitation Only Physical spanish

Cloud Soberano Europeo: Gobernanza de datos e IA para la autonomía operativa

mesa redonda ejecutiva sobre cómo el cloud soberano europeo es la infraestructura crítica para garantizar el control, la seguridad y la resiliencia en el despliegue de la Inteligencia Artificial Agéntica.

Spain 13-5-26 [CIONET Community Event] Country Members Physical spanish

AI Quest 2026

AI Quest 2026 reúne a su comunidad de líderes de innovación y tecnología para debatir cómo ejecutar una estrategia AI-First audaz, segura y centrada en el impacto real de negocio.

UK 13-5-26 [Round Table] Invitation Only Physical english

It's Value - Proving Technology Value in the Age of AI

When the board asks what AI is actually costing, do you have a credible answer? Boards are approving bigger technology budgets. They're also asking more difficult questions about what they're getting for them. AI, cloud, and platform modernisation are all competing for investment, but confidence in IT's financial data is falling at exactly the moment it needs to be highest. CIONET and It’s Value are hosting an executive discussion, bringing together a small group of senior peers to discuss how to build the financial intelligence that earns executive trust.

UK 14-5-26 [International Event - CIOFEST] Country Members Physical english

CIOFEST UK: Leadership in the Agentic Era

This session shifts the focus from the mechanics of AI agents to the decisions that will shape leadership in the next decade. It is a call for CIOs to prepare for a future where relationships, markets, and strategies are no longer limited to human-to-human interactions, but also extend to human-to-machine and machine-to-machine interactions.

Poland 18-5-26 [TRIBE sesja online] Invitation Only Virtual Polish

Bezpieczne chatboty korporacyjne – jak wdrażać LLM do obsługi poufnych danych

Chatboty oparte na LLM coraz częściej trafiają do środowisk korporacyjnych, także tam, gdzie pracuje się na danych wrażliwych lub objętych tajemnicą zawodową. W takich organizacjach kluczowe pytanie brzmi: jak wykorzystać potencjał AI, nie narażając danych na wyciek. Podczas tej sesji przyjrzymy się temu, jak projektować chatboty, które mogą działać na poufnych danych, a jednocześnie spełniają wymagania bezpieczeństwa i regulacji. Porozmawiamy o tym, jak zabezpieczać interakcje z modelami językowymi, jak kontrolować dostęp do danych oraz jak zaprojektować system tak, żeby organizacja była w stanie wykazać, że rozwiązanie AI rzeczywiście jest bezpieczne – nawet w środowiskach o bardzo wysokich wymaganiach regulacyjnych.  

Germany 18-5-26 [Online Briefing] Country Members Virtual german

Online: AI & DATA Knowledge Transfer - Briefing 25

Unsere Wissensaustausch-Briefings "AI & Data Knowledge Transfer" zielen darauf ab, CIDOs und Senior Digital Leaders mit praktischen Anwendungen und umsetzbaren Erkenntnissen von Fachexperten zu vermitteln, die den Weg für transformative digitale Reisen ebnen.

Poland 18-5-26 [Round Table] Invitation Only Physical Polish

EXECUTIVE ROUNDTABLE: SAP POD KONTROLĄ CZY POZA NIĄ? GDZIE TRACISZ WIDOCZNOŚĆ, KTÓRA DECYDUJE O BIZNESIE

SAP obsługuje kluczowe procesy biznesowe. Gdy pojawia się problem, szybko obejmuje dużą część firmy. W takich momentach rzadko wiadomo, co dokładnie się dzieje i gdzie leży przyczyna. SAP nie działa w próżni. Jest wpięty w integracje, zależności i inne systemy. Każdy zespół widzi swój fragment. Nawet przy wbudowanych w SAP mechanizmach monitoringu cały obraz trzeba poskładać z rozproszonych danych. To zajmuje czas, a biznes w tym czasie traci. Podczas CIONET Executive Roundtable wyjdziemy poza diagnozę. Wspólnie z naszym partnerem, firmą Splunk, skupimy się na tym, jak budować widoczność i kontrolę nad SAP w środowisku, które z natury jest rozproszone i zmienne. W szczególności: • gdzie faktycznie kończy się widoczność: w SAP, w integracjach, w otoczeniu • co wydłuża diagnozę incydentów, a co ją realnie skraca • jak zbudować jeden obraz sytuacji obejmujący SAP i powiązane systemy • jak połączyć wydajność i bezpieczeństwo w praktyce, nie w raportach • jak ograniczyć ryzyko przy zmianach i migracji do S/4HANA

Belgium 19-5-26 [TRIBES Squad Session] Invitation Only Physical english

AI vs AI in Cybersecurity: When defenders and attackers both use AI

The game has changed, clearly. Attackers have AI, defenders have AI, and both sides are learning faster than anyone expected, or maybe the attackers are just a bit faster. What used to take hours now happens in seconds, and detection windows close before alerts even appear. It’s adaptation beyond automation, and no one gets to sit still. But every promise of AI-driven defence comes with a price. The tools are expensive to train, maintain, and monitor. Mistakes cost more too. False positives drain teams, model drift hides real threats, and poisoned data turns protection into confusion. So now it’s not only about defending networks, it’s about defending the defenders themselves, from fatigue, blind trust, and automation gone wrong. So how do you keep visibility when both sides use the same weapons? How do you detect intent when patterns look human but aren’t? How do you justify cost when failure still happens, just faster? Let’s explore what happens when algorithms face each other on both sides of the firewall, and what new defences emerge when speed alone is no longer enough. A closed conversation about a future where cybersecurity becomes an AI vs AI battle, and humans still have to win.

Germany 19-5-26 [CIONET Community Event] Country Members Physical german

Frankfurt: Community ShareSphere 'Transforming while Performing'

How do you rebuild the engine while flying the plane at Mach 2? For today’s Digital Leaders, AI transformation isn't a laboratory experiment—it’s a high-stakes operation happening in real-time. The true challenge isn't just "implementing a tool," but architecting a completely AI-native operating model without missing a single beat in delivery. Don’t just manage the change. Lead the transformation.

Germany 20-5-26 [Other Local Event] Country Members Physical german

München: CIO Perspectives 2026

Die aktuellen geopolitischen Entwicklungen verändern die Rahmenbedingungen für IT- Strategien grundlegend und machen IT-Souveränität zu einem zentralen Handlungsfeld. Geopolitische Spannungen, regulatorische Abhängigkeiten und globale Lieferkettenrisiken stellen bestehende IT-Strategien zunehmend infrage. Organisationen sind gefordert, ihre technologische Handlungsfähigkeit zu sichern, kritische Abhängigkeiten zu reduzieren und resiliente digitale Infrastrukturen aufzubauen.

Spain 20-5-26 [Round Table] Invitation Only Physical spanish

DE LA ANALÍTICA A LA AUTONOMÍA: Sincronizando IA y datos en tiempo real

Mesa redonda en la que debatiremos sobre cómo orquestar el paso hacia la IA agéntica utilizando arquitecturas de datos en tiempo real para garantizar decisiones autónomas, seguras y de alto impacto en las operaciones corporativas.

Belgium 21-5-26 [Round Table] All Members Physical english

Replace, Wrap, or Rebuild? : Core modernization in financial services and insurance, without a full rewrite.

For banks, insurers, and other financial services leaders, core modernization is rarely a simple technology decision. The harder question is what to replace, what to wrap, what to rebuild selectively, and what to leave alone. This round table brings together senior peers to discuss how they are making those choices under real constraints: resilience, control, regulatory scrutiny, delivery speed, vendor dependency, and the risk of getting sequencing wrong. The conversation will focus on practical judgment, where modernization creates value, where it adds risk, and how to move forward without triggering another multi-year transformation cycle. A small-group discussion for leaders looking for clear decisions, credible trade-offs, and peer perspective.

UK 21-5-26 [Round Table] Physical english

The C-suite roadmap to accelerate the shift to an AI ready enterprise

Across industries, business leaders are confronting a new reality: the systems and operating models that once served the enterprise are now slowing it down. They consume budgets, hinder transformation, and limit an organisation’s ability to adopt AI at scale. Recent Cognizant research shows that senior executives are pushing for major modernisation milestones within just two years, driven by competitive pressure and mounting concern that today’s technology environments cannot support meaningful AI integration. At the same time, organisations recognise a widening gap between ambition and capacity. Many expect to retire only a fraction of their technical debt this decade, even as they accelerate plans to rebuild core systems and data foundations. It raises the fundamental question: how can enterprises move at AI speed when their foundations weren’t designed for it? This tension has elevated modernisation to a board-level priority, not as a technical upgrade, but as the essential groundwork for safe, effective AI deployment. In this executive roundtable hosted by Cognizant and CIONET, we explore how CIOs and senior technology leaders can pursue a practical, phased, and self-funding path toward an AI ready enterprise. The conversation will examine how modern engineering, application and data transformation, cloud-enabled operating models, and increasingly autonomous IT operations can create the high velocity conditions in which innovation thrives. With insights from Prasad Sankaran, President of AI Products and Platforms at Cognizant, the session will draw on global transformation programmes to illuminate what works, where organisations stall, and how a momentum building approach can unlock capacity, reduce operational drag, and accelerate progress. Discussion topics include: The gap between enterprise ambition and the ability of current systems to support AI Reducing operational overhead and freeing investment and talent for innovation How AI led platforms are bringing about a paradigm shift in modernisation Modernising applications, data, and delivery models to build AI‑ready foundations Strengthening customer experience, resilience, and competitiveness through modernisation Proven approaches and real examples of successful transformation at scale How a phased, self‑funding model can deliver early wins and sustain momentum Join senior peers for an evening of engaging conversation and practical insights on what it truly takes to prepare the enterprise for an AI‑driven future.

Italy 21-5-26 [Round Table] Invitation Only Physical italian

RT F5 2026 - Enterprise AI

Il 2026 segna un punto di non ritorno. Se il 2025 è stato l'anno della sperimentazione e dei primi chatbot, oggi l'AI è diventata un "collega sintetico" capace di agire, decidere e orchestrare processi critici in totale autonomia. Tuttavia, questa accelerazione verso l’AI Enterprise ha generato una tensione senza precedenti. Mentre il business esige di massimizzare le potenzialità competitive e spinge per una delega totale all'AI, i Digital Leader si trovano di fronte a una sfida triplice: costi di inferenza esplosivi, sovranità del dato non negoziabile e una nuova superficie di rischio invisibile. Ma la vera discontinuità non è tecnologica, è metodologica: l’AI Enterprise è la prima sfida che nessuna funzione può governare da sola. In collaborazione con F5, CIONET dedica questa roundtable alla costruzione di una visione comune. Esploreremo come l’allineamento tra CIO, CTO e CISO sia l’unico vero "abilitatore" capace di trasformare il potenziale teorico dell'AI in valore operativo protetto.

Belgium 22-5-26 [TRIBES Leadership Circle] Invitation Only Physical english

Managing Vendor Lock-In: Balancing dependence, cost, and control in strategic partnerships

Every vendor swears their platform is open, flexible, and built for freedom. Then comes the renewal date. The price goes up, migration looks painful, and “strategic partnership” starts to feel more like dependency. Most organisations don’t get trapped overnight, they walk into it one contract at a time. Broadcom, anyone? We know lock-in isn’t only technical, it’s commercial, architectural, and even cultural. Once tools shape how teams work, switching becomes not only costly but politically impossible. So how do you manage dependency without losing leverage? What do you do when moving away costs more than staying? How do you negotiate from a position of weakness? And what governance models help prevent lock-in before it happens? Let’s share how to keep options open, make vendors compete without breaking partnerships, and find leverage even when it seems there’s none left. A closed conversation for those who’ve learned that freedom in IT is rarely free.

Poland 25-5-26 [TRIBE sesja online] Invitation Only Virtual Polish

Zero Trust w praktyce – strategia, koszty i realne wyzwania wdrożeniowe

Zero Trust to nie projekt ani zestaw narzędzi, tylko sposób myślenia o bezpieczeństwie. W tej sesji skupimy się na tym, jak go wdrażać jako zmianę kultury i procesów w organizacji, a nie kolejne rozwiązanie technologiczne. Porozmawiamy o podejściu „never trust, always verify” - jak przenika ono wszystkie warstwy IT, gdzie pojawiają się bariery i koszty oraz jak budować spójne podejście obejmujące zarówno technologię, jak i ludzi i decyzje biznesowe.

Brazil 26-5-26 [Digital Excellence Event] Public Physical & Virtual portuguese

Formação IBGC + CIONET: Conselheiro de Administração para C-Level de Tecnologia

A Formação de Conselheiros de Administração IBGC + CIONET foi concebida para executivos C-Level de Tecnologia que desejam compreender e atuar com profundidade na lógica estratégica, fiduciária e colegiada dos Conselhos de Administração. O programa prepara o executivo para exercer o papel de Conselheiro de Administração ou Consultivo, ao mesmo tempo em que fortalece sua capacidade de diálogo, influência e posicionamento estratégico junto ao Conselho na função executiva atual. Trata-se de uma formação construída a partir da convergência entre governança corporativa e liderança tecnológica, alinhada aos desafios que hoje ocupam o centro das decisões das organizações.

Spain 26-5-26 [Round Table] Invitation Only Physical spanish

Middleware AI: Orquestar datos y conocimientos para convertir la IA en valor operativo

Mesa redonda en la que tendremos un debate estratégico, apoyado en el caso de éxito de Valoriza, sobre cómo utilizar el Middleware de IA para conectar sistemas aislados y escalar la Inteligencia Artificial al corazón operativo del negocio garantizando la seguridad y gobernanza del dato.

Poland 27-5-26 [TRIBE sesja strategiczna] Polish

TRIBES DAY 2026

TRIBES Day to całodniowe wydarzenie łączące CIOs i managerów z obszarów: Applications, Data&AI, Cloud&Infrastructure, Security, IT Governance oraz HR

Italy 28-5-26 [CIONET Community Event] Country Members Physical italian

Infrastructure for Intelligence

La tua strategia cloud favorisce la crescita o sta solo prosciugando il budget? Questa sessione va dritta al punto su ciò che conta davvero: costruire una base Cloud scalabile, resiliente e sostenibile dal punto di vista finanziario. Approfondiremo FinOps maturi, governance strategica e metriche di performance che dimostrano il valore del Cloud per il Business.

Belgium 28-5-26 [Circle - Cyber] All Members Physical english

Security by Design: From Noble Intention to Reality

The Reality Check We have all seen the "noble intentions" of Security by Design crumble under the weight of deadlines and constant overload. Abraham Lincoln allegedly said, "Give me six hours to chop down a tree and I will spend the first four sharpening the axe". We all know what he meant, but in reality, we rarely spend enough time planning and tend to dash forward into execution. It is a story familiar to every CIO and CISO: A project starts with the best of intentions, but somewhere between the first architectural drawing and the final release, things go off course: Too many compromises were made, there wasn’t enough time or funding, the product owner shuffled priorities, requirements weren’t sufficiently validated, testing got squeezed, the security and/or architecture teams involved too late. Recognition is the first step; solving it together is the second. Today’s Mandate In the current landscape of GDPR, NIS2, DORA and the Cyber Security Act, "noble intentions" are no longer sufficient or acceptable: The financial reality: Fixing issues during the design phase is way more cost-effective than retrofitting patchy solutions after go-live. The regulatory stick: compliant policies on paper are no longer enough; they need to be lived, evidence needs to be provided and, given potential penalties, security and accountability are now firmly on the agenda of boards of directors. Why Join This Working Session? This isn't a "sit and listen" event; it is a working session among equals. Learn from the masters: Hear from organisations that really made progress and are now reaping the benefits of “Security by Design”. Consult your peers: Leverage the collective experience of Belgium's top CISOs to ask the questions you were previously afraid to ask. “The Good, the Bad and the Ugly" exchange: Learn from the mistakes made by others, steal the tips and tricks of experts and distil your own winning formula. Join our circle, register for this event !

Belgium 2-6-26 [TRIBES Squad Session] Invitation Only Virtual english

The Self-Healing Infrastructure: Designing automation that prevents failure without creating blind spots

Automation was supposed to make infrastructure predictable. Systems would detect anomalies, resolve issues, and learn from every incident. And for a while, it worked: fewer tickets, faster recovery, better uptime. Until something broke silently, and no one noticed. The system had learned how to fix itself, but not how to explain what it did. That’s the new paradox of modern operations: The more autonomous your infrastructure becomes, the less visible it is. And when reliability depends on AI-driven logic, trust becomes the main failure point. Who monitors the machine that monitors everything else? At what moment does “self-healing” turn into “self-hiding”? So how do you build automation that keeps humans in the loop without slowing response? How do you set the right limits before systems act faster than people can intervene? And what skills do operations teams need when they’re managing learning, not just code? Let’s talk about what’s really changing in infrastructure operations: new accountability, new transparency, and the boundary between automation and control. A closed conversation for those designing systems that recover gracefully and stay explainable when they do.

Belgium 2-6-26 [Round Table] Invitation Only Physical english

Federated Data Consumption

Federated Data Consumption, Unified Meaning How do we keep one semantic contract across platforms, tools, and teams? “Hybrid by default” is the normal situation for most companies: SaaS, operational databases, APIs, multiple clouds, legacy platforms. And even though the intention is to simplify, it often leads to chaotic data consumption that goes everywhere. Trusting and accessing the right data becomes a challenge, especially when there is no consensus on what the data actually means. FTE, Customer, Revenue, Risk, Order… definitions drift across domains and tools, and you end up with duplicated pipelines, fragile integrations, and endless reconciliation. Let’s challenge that. With AI now sitting on everyone’s agenda, the need for basic data sanity is not optional anymore. If teams want to scale analytics, automation, and AI safely, we need a way to consume data across the estate while keeping meaning consistent. We need to decide where semantics live, how they’re maintained, how governance and security travel with the data, and when caching is a smart optimisation versus just another copy that nobody owns. So how do we enable cross-estate consumption that scales? Do we keep rebuilding the same logic five times? Do we force every team to learn a new dialect for every platform? Or do we finally agree on a shared semantic contract and make it usable across the enterprise?

Netherlands 2-6-26 [Round Table] Invitation Only

The paradox: Governance in the age of autonomy - Executive Round Table

On June 2, CIONET and AvePoint will host a private round table dinner at Restaurant Den Burgh focused on one of the biggest leadership challenges in AI: how to govern AI adoption when innovation is moving faster than control. Together with John Peluso, CIOs and senior digital leaders will discuss Shadow AI, Agentic AI, governance, liability and practical ways to balance risk with innovation in a confidential peer setting.

Belgium 9-6-26 [TRIBES Squad Session] Invitation Only Virtual english

From Dashboards to Decisions: Restoring alignment, ownership, and confidence in enterprise reporting

Data availability keeps growing, but decision-making often feels slower. Every function builds its own dashboards, metrics multiply, and reports begin to contradict each other. What was meant to improve transparency now creates confusion. The problem is not access to data but alignment on interpretation. When information becomes noise, confidence in reporting collapses. People hesitate to act, functions challenge each other’s numbers, and trust in analytics erodes. The challenge lies in restoring clarity: deciding which metrics matter, who owns them, and how reporting connects back to action. Let’s discuss how to simplify information flows, define consistent metrics, and reconnect dashboards with decision-making. How ownership, cadence, and shared understanding bring alignment back. A closed conversation on rebuilding confidence in data, where clarity replaces overload and information once again supports action.

Poland 9-6-26 [TRIBE sesja online] Invitation Only Virtual Polish

Efektywność i rozliczalność w pracy zespołów technologicznych – od celów do rezultatów

W pierwszej części skupimy się na tym, po co w ogóle mierzyć zespoły i dlaczego w wielu organizacjach ten temat wykłada się już na etapie wdrożenia. Nie chodzi o samo narzędzie, ale o szerszy program zmiany – sposób pracy, podejmowania decyzji i rozliczania efektów. Pojawi się też wątek tego, jakie obszary pracy developerów da się dziś mierzyć sensownie oraz jak zmienia się podejście do efektywności w momencie, gdy zespoły zaczynają korzystać z AI. Kluczowe pytanie: jak odróżnić realną poprawę wyników od „pozornej produktywności” i jak mierzyć samą adopcję AI w wytwarzaniu oprogramowania. Druga część to perspektywa SRE i codziennego dowożenia jakości systemów. Releasy produkcyjne, observability (metryki, logi, trace’y), reagowanie na incydenty i praca w war roomach – czyli momenty, w których widać, czy zespół faktycznie działa skutecznie. Do tego post mortemy i przekładanie wniosków na konkretne zmiany w procesie. Ważnym elementem będzie też spojrzenie z dwóch stron – jak developerzy korzystają z danych o systemie i gdzie zaczyna się odpowiedzialność za utrzymanie. Całość sprowadza się do jednego: jak przełożyć cele i metryki na rezultaty?

International 10-6-26 [International Event - Other] Invitation Only Physical english

MAN OVERBOARD: A VIP Evening on the Human and Digital Anatomy of a Crisis.

In the middle of the night, 200 miles from the coast, the alarm sounds. The "Man Overboard" cry isn't just about a person in the water; it’s the ultimate test of a crew’s preparation, psychological grit, and split-second communication. For the modern European CIO, the "Man Overboard" moment happens in the data centre, the boardroom, or the headlines. When the system fails, the pressure doesn't just sit on the servers; it sits on you. Join CIONET for an exclusive VIP evening at the coast, a deep dive into the Human and Digital Anatomy of a Crisis. We will explore why some leaders thrive under the crushing weight of a "Black Swan" event while others capsize, and how data serves as the steady keel that keeps the ship upright.

Germany 10-6-26 [International Event - Other] All Members Physical english

Belgien: Nordsee Regatta 2026

Exklusive invitation-only CIONET Veranstaltung. Eine großartige Gelegenheit, um neue Kontakte zu knüpfen und gemeinsam einen spannenden Wettbewerb mitzugestalten.

Germany 10-6-26 [Round Table] Country Members Physical english

Köln: Mission - Total Shopfloor Control

Spotlight on the Use Case! Across retail, manufacturing, logistics and more, operational performance is increasingly defined on the shopfloor — at the POS, in production environments, in warehouses and distribution centres. Yet distributed endpoints, legacy systems and operational technology (OT) environments often lack centralized visibility. Blind spots emerge. Support becomes reactive. Downtime becomes expensive! In this roundtable for CIOs, CDOs, CISOs, and Heads of Workplace, Operations and Infrastructure, we examine how Marks & Spencer transformed its distributed shopfloor environment by establishing centralized visibility and control across more than 26,000 devices. By enabling real-time monitoring, remote remediation and proactive endpoint management, the organisation reduced service desk call times, minimized repeat engineer visits and improved device uptime from 92% toward 98%. Moderated Peer Discussion: Connect with your peers to discuss practical strategies for eliminating shopfloor blind spots, improving endpoint visibility, and building controlled, resilient operations across distributed environments. This event is specifically aimed at CIOs, CISOs, and IT and digital leaders from the retail, logistics, and manufacturing sectors. Participation is completely free of charge and involves no obligations.

UK 10-6-26 [International Event - Other] Invitation Only Physical english

Regatta 2026: Man Overboard

Belgium 10-6-26 [International Event - Other] Invitation Only Physical english

Man Overboard: A VIP Evening on the Human and Digital Anatomy of a Crisis

Netherlands 11-6-26 [CIONET Community Event]

Balancing Innovation bets, budget pressure and the ROI of AI

UK 11-6-26 [Round Table] Country Members Physical english

Cisco - How to turn AI security into a competitive advantage

Concern over future security threatens to be the biggest blocker to the successful implementation of artificial intelligence. According to the Cisco AI Readiness Index1, security tops the list of AI infrastructure priorities among enterprise organisations. Moreover, less than a third (31%) of those surveyed feel fully capable of securing agentic AI systems.

Belgium 12-6-26 [TRIBES Leadership Circle] Invitation Only Physical english

AI Governance at Scale: Defining boundaries, ownership, and accountability for AI at scale

AI started small: a few pilots, some dashboards, a couple of chatbots. But then it spread, quickly. Now every department wants a model, every vendor adds “AI-powered” to their pitch, and every regulator is asking about risk and transparency. Governance suddenly went from a nice idea to a full-time job. Scaling governance is harder than launching AI. Policies look great on slides, but in practice, ownership blurs and enforcement stalls. Central control slows things down, while local freedom invites risk. Everyone agrees AI should be safe and ethical, but no one agrees on who signs off when something goes wrong, all leading to AIs living as permanent PoCs. So how do you scale oversight without creating bureaucracy? How do you distribute responsibility between IT, business, and compliance? And what controls actually hold up when AI keeps changing after deployment? Let’s explore how organisations make governance part of daily operations, not an afterthought. A closed conversation for those trying to keep AI credible, compliant, and under control while it spreads across the enterprise.

Germany 15-6-26 [Circle - Women] Country Members Physical german

Frankfurt: CIDO Women 4 - Aufbruch in die nächste IT Generation

Baue mit uns ein starkes Netzwerk führender WOMEN CIDOs aus der IT- und Technologiebranche auf! Unser viertes Treffen findet am 15. Juni in Frankfurt statt.

Belgium 16-6-26 [Round Table] All Members Physical english

Transforming Public Services Without Breaking the System

For CIOs and Digital Leaders across Public & Institutional Services, including federal and regional agencies, city administrations, defence, healthcare, social security, and higher education, the gap between ambition and reality is growing. Today, you are caught between two opposing forces: The Sovereignty Squeeze: Heavy pressure from authorities to move away from global public clouds towards "local" solutions, often without a clear plan on how to maintain performance. The Procurement Trap: Strict legal rules that make changing suppliers an administrative nightmare. This leads to "Vendor Lock-in" and "Frankenstein systems" where new tools are awkwardly bolted onto old infrastructure.

Spain 17-6-26 [CIONET Community Event] Country Members Physical spanish

Industry Quest 2026

En la primera edición de Industry Quest, líderes digitales e industriales debaten sobre soberanía tecnológica, IA autónoma y la convergencia IToT para integrar con éxito el legado físico con la inteligencia digital.

Poland 17-6-26 [CIONET Community Event] Country Members Physical Polish

COMMUNITY EVENT #4 POZNAŃ: THE CIO AS A VALUE CREATOR

IT nie jest już tylko kosztem ani zapleczem operacyjnym. Dziś CIO to strategiczny lider, który napędza innowacje, rozwój biznesu i wizerunek nowoczesnej, technologicznej firmy. Trudno osiągnąć sukces biznesowy bez zaangażowanego IT, które rozumie potrzeby i strategię organizacji. Podczas Community Eventu poruszymy kwestie: • Jak IT generuje realną wartość biznesową, • Sposoby kreowania innowacji, • Budowanie wizerunku firmy nowoczesnej i technologicznej, • Mierzenie wartości IT. Stworzymy przestrzeń do wymiany doświadczeń jak IT może stać się strategicznym motorem biznesu, a rola CIO ewoluuje od technologa do twórcy wartości, który realnie kształtuje rozwój firmy.

Germany 17-6-26 [Round Table] Country Members Physical english

München: Get Real Value from AI

We invite CIOs, CTOs, and senior technology leaders to join an exclusive wine tasting discussion on how Artificial Intelligence can be used to derisk and accelerate legacy modernisation initiatives. Together, we will explore: How legacy systems create hidden business risk, operational exposure, and constraints on innovation Where AI can meaningfully accelerate understanding, documentation, testing, and migration planning How to identify the right “starting point” for AI-enabled modernisation Which architecture patterns and delivery strategies enable safe, scalable transformation Where AI falls short—and what governance, leadership, and culture must support success

Poland 17-6-26 [TRIBE TLC] Invitation Only Physical Polish

TRIBES LEADERSHIP CIRCLE CLOUD & INFRASTRUCTURE

Belgium 18-6-26 [TRIBES Squad Session] Invitation Only Physical english

Building the Event-Driven Enterprise: Managing flow, context, and control in event-driven systems

Becoming event-driven sounds like the logical next step: real-time visibility, faster response, tighter integration. The promise is appealing, no? But turning that vision into reality is another story. Where do you start, with technology, operating model, or mindset? Many soon discover that event-driven design reshapes everything. Data ownership becomes decentralised, monitoring grows complex, and governance feels like chasing a moving target. Scaling up amplifies both the benefits and, if poorly governed, the costs as well. The question then becomes: what is the return on all that investment? Does the model actually reduce cost over time, or simply move it elsewhere? And when does ROI start showing, during scaling or only once operations stabilise? The goal remains clear: systems that react faster, stay reliable, and create measurable value at speed. But the path there is not. Let’s explore what it means to build event-driven architectures, what challenges surface at scale, and what financial outcomes they truly achieve. A closed conversation for those aiming to prove that responsiveness can also be sustainable.

Spain 18-6-26 [Round Table] Invitation Only Physical spanish

FULL STACK OBSERVABILITY: Ver donde otros no ven

A medida que los ecosistemas digitales se complejizan, entender qué ocurre realmente en el stack tecnológico ha pasado de ser un reto técnico a una prioridad directiva. En este encuentro debatiremos cómo evolucionar de una monitorización reactiva a modelos avanzados de observabilidad, convirtiendo la información técnica en resiliencia y retorno real (ROI).

Netherlands 18-6-26 [Round Table]

Securing AI at Scale: How Leaders Stay in Control While Accelerating AI Adoption -Round Table June 18 2026

Belgium 23-6-26 [CIONET Community Event] All Members Physical english

The Sovereignty Play : Sourcing for Autonomy, Resilience and Competitive Advantage

Sourcing for Autonomy, Resilience and Competitive Advantage. Global platforms offer incredible speed and innovation, but they also create deep dependencies that can expose your business to vendor lock-in, supply chain disruptions, and regulatory shifts. For today's CIO, the central challenge is no longer just about technology adoption; it's about building a digital foundation that is both agile and resilient. Strategic sourcing is the key. It has evolved from a procurement function into the primary tool for CIOs to navigate uncertainty, mitigate risk, and achieve digital autonomy. This session provides a practical playbook for using strategic sourcing to build a future-proof enterprise.

Germany 29-6-26 [Online Briefing] Country Members Virtual german

Virtual Wine Tasting: Identität in der Cybersicherheit

Identität wird zur zentralen Steuerungsebene moderner Cybersicherheit und gleichzeitig zum Hauptangriffspunkt. Diese Online Session mit Wine Tasting zeigt den Wandel hin zu einem integrierten Identity-Sicherheitsansatz und wie Unternehmen ihre Sicherheitsstrategien neu ausrichten, um sich in einer Zero-Trust-Welt resilient aufzustellen.

Poland 30-6-26 [TRIBE sesja online] Invitation Only Virtual Polish

Cloud Security Architecture – jak budować bezpieczną chmurę prywatną i wykorzystywać publiczną do ciągłości działania

Chmura miała dać elastyczność, ale często komplikuje bezpieczeństwo. Dane są rozproszone, odpowiedzialność podzielona między dostawców, a architektura robi się coraz trudniejsza do ogarnięcia. W tej sesji schodzimy na poziom decyzji: jak poukładać chmurę prywatną i publiczną. Porozmawiamy o bezpieczeństwie chmury w praktyce: jak projektować środowisko, które jest odporne na awarie i ataki, a nie tylko „zgodne na papierze”. Pokażemy też, jak wykorzystać chmurę publiczną do disaster recovery, gdzie są jej ograniczenia oraz jak podejść do confidential computing i suwerenności danych, żeby nie oddawać kontroli nad wrażliwymi informacjami. 

Italy 1-7-26 [CIONET Community Event] Country Members Physical italian

Summer Cocktail Milano 2026

Un Cocktail Party interamente dedicato al networking: creare nuove connessioni e rafforzare quelle esistenti. Nell’atmosfera rilassata dell’inizio estate, accogliamo i membri della community e ci scambiamo gli auguri di Buone Vacanze.

Germany 2-7-26 [CIONET Community Event] Country Members Physical german

München: Sommerfest

Am 2. Juli 2026 ab 18:00 Uhr treffen wir uns wieder in München, um gemeinsam mit der CIONET-Community einen entspannten Abend zu verbringen. Ob alte Bekannte oder neue Gesichter – gute Gespräche, leckeres Essen und ein kühles Getränk warten schon auf euch. Also: Save the date, kommt vorbei – wir freuen uns auf einen großartigen Abend mit euch!

Italy 8-7-26 [CIONET Community Event] Country Members Physical italian

Summer Cocktail Roma 2026

UK 8-7-26 [CIONET Community Event] Country Members Physical english

Community - The Enterprise Data Advantage : From Foundation to Intelligence

Germany 9-7-26 [Round Table] Country Members Physical german

Köln: The hidden treasure: discover your enterprise intelligence

Ihr Unternehmen ist nur so intelligent wie die Daten, die es sichtbar und nutzbar macht – was bedeutet das konkret? In den meisten Organisationen bleibt internes Wissen fragmentiert, in Silos gefangen, schwer zu steuern und kaum skalierbar nutzbar – weder für Mitarbeitende noch für Prozesse oder KI. Genau dieses Wissen ist jedoch der größte ungenutzte Schatz eines Unternehmens.

Poland 14-7-26 [TRIBE sesja online] Invitation Only Virtual Polish

Nowa era lidera IT – jak AI zmienia model zarządzania zespołami technologii

AI wchodzi w codzienną pracę lidera IT: zmienia sposób podejmowania decyzji, zarządzania zespołem i budowania odpowiedzialności. Coraz więcej rzeczy można delegować technologii, ale nie wszystko warto. W tej sesji skupimy się na tym, gdzie przebiega granica: co oddać AI, a co musi zostać po stronie człowieka. Porozmawiamy o narzędziach, zaufaniu do danych i tym, jak przygotować menedżerów do pracy razem z agentami AI.

Poland 16-7-26 [CIONET Community Event] Country Members Physical Polish

COMMUNITY EVENT #5 WROCŁAW: ARCHITECTING FOR CHANGE

Germany 16-7-26 [Custom Event] Physical german

München: AI Party

Bereits zum dritten Mal lädt CIONET gemeinsam mit Fsas Technologies zur AI Party in den Fujitsu Tower in München ein – ein Sommerabend für CIOs, CDOs und digitale Entscheider:innen, an dem Technologie, Praxis und Networking in besonderer Atmosphäre zusammenkommen. Die Veranstaltung zeigt, wie Agentic AI, Quantum und Robotics heute bereits konkret im Enterprise-Kontext eingesetzt werden können, um messbare operative Mehrwerte zu schaffen – jenseits von Hype und reinen Experimenten. Im Fokus stehen Live-Erlebnisse und praxisnahe Use Cases, die aufzeigen, wo diese Technologien realistisch einsetzbar sind und wie Unternehmen sie wirksam in Prozesse, Infrastruktur und Wertschöpfung integrieren können. Eine strategische Keynote zu Sovereign AI setzt den Rahmen für einen souveränen, compliance-konformen und nachhaltigen Einsatz.

UK 16-7-26 [Round Table] Invitation Only Physical english

Hitachi Vantara - Part 1 - Countering Complexity and Fragmentation in the Age of AI

In the first of a two part series of executive roundtables from CIONET and Hitachi Vantara, we will consider the needs of the modern enterprise and the pivotal role senior IT leaders will play in providing the infrastructure that simplifies complexity and enables change.

Belgium 27-8-26 [Advisory Board] AB Members Physical english

Summer Festival: Advisory Board

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

Belgium 27-8-26 [CIONET Community Event] Country Members Physical english

Summerfest: From Story to Habit

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

Netherlands 27-8-26 [CIONET Community Event] All Members Physical english

Summer Event: Back to work: Leading in times of change

UK 16-9-26 [CIONET Community Event] Country Members Physical english

Community - Surviving the AI-Driven Cyber Battlefield: From Nation-State Attacks to Board-Level Resilience

The cyber landscape is evolving faster than ever. AI-driven attacks, nation-state threats, and geopolitical pressures demand a strategic, board-level approach to resilience.

Belgium 17-9-26 [Circle - Rencontres] Country Members Physical french

CTO: Le Saint Graal?

Pendant longtemps, le TCO donnait une impression de contrôle. On investissait, on amortissait, on optimisait. Les coûts étaient visibles, relativement prévisibles, et structurés autour d’une logique claire entre CAPEX et OPEX. Ce modèle ne suffit plus à expliquer où va réellement l’argent. Aujourd’hui, une part croissante des dépenses IT ne repose plus sur ce que l’on possède, mais sur ce que l’on consomme: des tokens générés par l’IA des agents qui exécutent des actions en continu des outils SaaS qui se multiplient dans les équipes du cloud qui s’adapte en permanence à l’usage Le coût ne disparaît pas, mais il devient plus diffus, plus dynamique, et souvent plus difficile à attribuer, à expliquer, et à maîtriser. C’est là que des approches comme le Technology Business Management, ou TBM, redeviennent particulièrement utiles: non pas comme un exercice de reporting supplémentaire, mais comme un moyen de relier concrètement les dépenses aux services, aux usages, et aux décisions. Et c’est là aussi que la question du “Saint Graal” revient, mais sous une autre forme. Vous vous demandez peut-être: Comment garder de la maîtrise quand la dépense dépend du comportement, des usages, et parfois même de systèmes autonomes ? Comment piloter l’équilibre CAPEX/OPEX quand le cloud, le SaaS et l’IA déplacent progressivement les coûts vers des modèles variables ? Quels coûts restent encore trop souvent hors radar: ressources métier, formation, support, intégration, sécurité, gouvernance ? Et surtout, qu’est-ce qu’un “bon TCO” veut encore dire quand il faut le mettre en regard d’objectifs parfois plus stratégiques, plus longs à mesurer, ou plus difficiles à quantifier: qualité de service, résilience, agilité, expérience utilisateur, capacité d’innovation ? Ce sont précisément ces questions qui seront au cœur de notre rencontre: une discussion ouverte entre pairs, ancrée dans la réalité du terrain, pas pour débattre de modèles idéaux, mais pour comprendre comment chacun tente, concrètement, de mesurer, d’attribuer et de reprendre le contrôle, sans réduire la valeur d’un choix technologique à son seul coût.

Germany 22-9-26 [CIONET Community Event] Country Members Physical german

Köln: Community ShareSphere 'Das Souveränitäts-Pradox'

Globale Plattformen bieten enorme Geschwindigkeit und Innovationskraft – schaffen jedoch zugleich Abhängigkeiten, die Unternehmen für Vendor-Lock-in, Supply-Chain- und Compliance-Risiken anfällig machen. Für heutige CIOs geht es deshalb nicht mehr nur um die Einführung innovativer Technologien, sondern darum, ein digitales Fundament zu schaffen, das agil, resilient und zunehmend souverän ist.

Netherlands 23-9-26 [CIONET Community Event] All Members Physical english

Ecosystems: partnering for Autonomy, Resilience and Competitive Advantage

Ecosystems: partnering for Autonomy, Resilience and Competitive Advantage.

UK 24-9-26 [Round Table] Invitation Only Physical english

Hitachi Vantara pt.2 - Beyond Cyber Security

For today’s organisations, cyber threats such as ransomware remain top concerns but resilience goes beyond security. It’s about ensuring data availability and integrity even during moments of disruptions. It’s about planning and recovery. It’s about continuity in times of crisis. In the second in a series of executive roundtables from CIONET and Hitachi Vantara, we explore how to embed resilience into the modern enterprise.

Belgium 29-9-26 [Circle - Women] Invitation Only Physical english

Women of CIONET - The New CIO: Business & Technology, Connected

Today’s CIO is no longer an infrastructure keeper but a connector of technology, strategy, and people. Women leaders are well positioned for this shift; guiding trusted AI, aligning resilient sourcing with values, turning financial discipline into smart investment, and embedding change in culture. If the role demands empathy, foresight, and storytelling—is the future female?

Netherlands 2-10-26 [Other Local Event]

Leergang Security Leadership

In oktober 2026 start de Executive Leergang Security Leadership. Mogen we een plek voor jou reserveren?

Belgium 8-10-26 [Circle - Telenet] All Members Physical english

Resilience by Design - The Design Choices Behind Infrastructure That Cannot Fail

Every large organisation has been through a major transformation, and most through several. The word transformation is misleading because it suggests a beginning and an end. But organisations that do well are the ones that have given up on the idea of arriving and realise that constant change has become the new norm, and missing a single cycle leaves you permanently behind. This evening, two leaders will share how they think about this, coming from opposite directions. John Porter led Telenet through a sustained period of reinvention spanning the pandemic, a full reorganisation into tribes, M&A, and a shift to a performance driven culture. Along the way, the IT department was dissolved and technology was embedded inside autonomous tribes that run as small businesses. There is no CIO at Telenet. It is Telenet Group’s purpose to become a digital-first, customer-centric organisation. To deliver on this ambition, it has embarked on a transformation journey built on three pillars: (i) the implementation of a scaled-agile operating model (organisation), (ii) the acceleration of digitisation and automation underpinned by optimised IT systems, platforms, and strategic technology partnerships (digitisation), and (iii) a performance leadership culture focused on accountability, ownership, and a change mindset (culture). Kris Vervaet, on the other hand, has just become CIO at KBC, the bank whose mobile app has been ranked best in the world three times and whose AI assistant Kate now handles 70% of customer queries on its own. But Kris is no ordinary CIO: he ran DPG Media Belgium as CEO, and KBC went looking for someone who has led transformation rather than someone who manages technology. So while one organisation got rid of the CIO role, the other reinvented it, and both are thriving. The conversation will range across organisational and IT redesign, the rise of digital-first customer experience, the impact of AI on how every business is run, and the harder questions of culture, talent and leadership. The question for every leader in the room is what that tells you about your own role, your own operating model, and the pace at which you are prepared to keep evolving.

Italy 9-10-26 [CIONET Community Event] Invitation Only Physical italian

CXOsummit 2026

Il CXOsummit è l’evento di punta del nostro Community Program: rappresenta l’opportunità di trascorrere più tempo di qualità insieme, rendendo il networking più semplice e più efficace. Un intero weekend dedicato alle connessioni e alla condivisione tra una selezione di Digital Leader di spicco nel panorama Nazionale.

Belgium 20-10-26 [CIONET Community Event, Circle - Cyber]

CYBERFEST: GEOPOLITICS & CYBER SECURITY

In an era where digital borders are as critical as physical ones, cybersecurity is no longer just a tech issue it’s a strategic imperative. CYBERfest 2026 explores the intersection of geopolitics and cyber threats, bringing together global leaders, experts, and innovators to discuss how nations, organisations, and individuals can navigate an increasingly complex and contested digital landscape. Join us for insightful debates, real-world case studies, and actionable strategies to stay resilient in a world where cyber and geopolitics collide.

UK 22-10-26 [CIONET Community Event] Country Members Physical english

Community - Architecting the Composable Enterprise: Modular, Coordinated and AI-Ready

Build modular, coordinated, AI-ready business systems without duplication or “spaghetti.”

Netherlands 30-10-26 [Other Local Event]

21e Leergang CIO als Commissaris van start

Op vrijdag 30 oktober 2026 start de 20e editie van de Leergang CIO als Commissaris, exclusief voor Digital Leaders in functie. Mogen we een plek voor jou reserveren?

Switzerland 5-11-26 [CIONET Community Event] All Members Physical english

Zurich: Move Fast. Stay in Control.

In many organisations, AI is moving faster than governance, faster than operating models, and often faster than strategic ownership. New use cases are emerging across every function — but without the right leadership, structure and priorities, AI risks becoming fragmented, reactive and difficult to scale. For today’s digital leaders, the challenge is no longer simply to explore AI - but to lead it — with IT at the centre of enterprise readiness, business value and responsible execution.

Netherlands 9-11-26 [Custom Event]

CIONET Trip Web Summit 2026

CIONET Netherlands will depart on November 9 2026 with a group of digital leaders for the fully hosted Trip to the Web Summit in Lisbon, Portugal. Over the course of three days, we will be immersed in innovation, new developments, and cutting-edge technologies. Would you like to join us? Register now.

Italy 10-11-26 [CIONET Community Event] Country Members Physical italian

Data&AI: The New Agentic Engine

Un’analisi tecnica approfondita sul motore della nuova economia. Esplora le architetture alla base dell'Agentic Shift, scopri come gli autonomi “custobot” ridefiniranno l’interazione con i clienti e impara come l’ingegneria potenziata dall’AI è pronta a rivoluzionare i tuoi cicli di sviluppo e a potenziare i tuoi team tecnologici.

Germany 16-11-26 [Circle - Women] Country Members Virtual german

München: CIDO Women 5

Baue mit uns ein starkes Netzwerk führender WOMEN CIDOs aus der IT- und Technologiebranche auf! Unser fünftes Treffen findet am 16. November in München statt.

Belgium 24-11-26 [Circle - Rencontres] Country Members Physical french

Innovation de l'Ombre : Gérer la Vague de l'IA

Créativité vs. Chaos : Quelle est la gouvernance minimale ? Le défi principal est d'équilibrer le risque et le rythme du changement. Les équipes métier adoptent de nouveaux outils d'IA et low-code de leur propre chef, créant une véritable créativité mais aussi un risque massif et non géré. Cette discussion se concentre sur l'établissement de voies simples et sûres pour l'innovation, en débattant de la gouvernance minimale qui protège la réputation de l'entreprise tout en évitant l'erreur d'écraser les initiatives utiles dans l'ombre. Questions clés d'Échange entre pairs : Où l'innovation de l'ombre aide-t-elle plutôt que de nuire, et comment éviter de l'écraser ? Quelle est la gouvernance minimale qui protège la réputation tout en maintenant la vitesse, et à qui appartient-elle réellement ? Comment les pairs ont-ils réussi à transformer les efforts initiaux de l'ombre en services officiels soutenus sans perdre la confiance de l'entreprise ? Comment pouvons-nous rendre plus facile d'innover de manière responsable que de simplement agir en franc-tireur ?

UK 26-11-26 [CIONET Community Event] Country Members Physical english

Community - From Story to Habit: How to Make Change Stick

Digital value only lands when business behaviour changes.

Germany 26-11-26 [CIONET Community Event] Country Members Physical german

Frankfurt: AI HORIZONS

Wir laden zur vierten Ausgabe von AI Horizons ein. Wie jedes Jahr rücken wir einen zentralen Aspekt der Künstlichen Intelligenz in den Fokus. Ziel ist es, den strategischen Einsatz von KI ebenso zu beleuchten wie praxisnahe Anwendungen. Freuen Sie sich auf Impulse, Austausch und Orientierung für Ihre nächsten Schritte.

Germany 2-12-26 [CIONET Community Event] Country Members Physical german

München: What's next, 2027?

Bei What’s Next? blicken wir gemeinsam mit führenden CIOs, CISOs und CDOs aus der CIONET Community auf ein Jahr voller Herausforderungen, Wendepunkte und Innovationen zurück. 2025 war geprägt von massiven Veränderungen: die zunehmende Bedrohungslage im Cyberraum, der unaufhaltsame Aufstieg von Künstlicher Intelligenz, geopolitische Spannungen, die unsere Märkte – und damit unsere IT-Strategien – spürbar beeinflusst haben, sowie eine weiterhin kämpfende Automobilindustrie, die uns die Bedeutung von Anpassungsfähigkeit und Resilienz vor Augen führt.

Belgium 3-12-26 [Circle - Women] All Members Physical english

Women of CIONET - The Politics of Innovation

How to navigate internal politics, boardroom dynamics, and competing priorities to get high-impact initiatives approved and implemented — a space where women can leverage collaborative and persuasive leadership styles to make transformation real.Do collaborative leadership styles help or hinder women when bold innovation decisions clash with organisational politics?

Italy 3-12-26 [CIONET Community Event] Country Members Physical italian

The Adaptive Enterprise: Composable Architecture & Human-Centric Change

Perché così tante trasformazioni falliscono? Manca il collegamento tra investimento, architettura e adozione. Questo dovrebbe essere il playbook completo. Ti forniremo gli strumenti per agire come un Investitore strategico, progettare una vera “Composable Enterprise” agile e, soprattutto, padroneggiare il lato umano del cambiamento - trasformando la tua visione da racconto a azione quotidiana.

Belgium 8-12-26 [CIONET Community Event] All Members Physical english

Architect for Change - CIONET Belgium Community Event

Mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, plant closures, and carve-outs are no longer exceptions; they are part of the normal business cycle. For CIOs, these events present some of the most complex challenges in their careers: separating or integrating systems under extreme time pressure, protecting data, managing contracts and vendors, and ensuring the business continues to run without interruption. Even in government, IT leaders face similar challenges when departments are required to collaborate or share responsibilities.

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