Every CIO we meet grapples with the same challenge: How do I future-proof my teams while delivering today's demands?
The bottleneck isn't technology; it's people. Cloud, AI, cybersecurity,… these tools evolve at light speed. However, without the right skills, they remain untapped potential. The harsh truth? Skills expire faster than budget approvals.
This creates a brutal dilemma. You know your team needs to upskill. You know talent is your most valuable asset. Yet, training is often the first casualty when deadlines loom and budgets tighten. How many times have you said, "We will get to it later"?
The most successful CIOs don't treat learning as a luxury; they embed it as a core strategy. They foster curiosity. They empower experimentation. They prove continuous education isn't a cost centre, it is the engine of transformation.
This isn't easy. You are up against short-term pressures, scepticism, and the relentless noise of urgent projects. But ask yourself: what's riskier, investing in vital skills, or facing the next disruption with an outdated team?
That's why CIONET is making ‘talent’ the absolute core of its next community event, "Belgium's Got Digital Talent" on October 9, where we will look into the real stories: how CIOs build resilient teams, retain top talent in a poaching frenzy, and make learning a daily rhythm, not just a checkbox.
When was the last time you invested in your own growth? As leaders, we champion team development while often neglecting our own. Your credibility hinges on demonstrating that you, too, are committed to evolving.
On October 9th, you will connect with peers facing identical challenges. You will hear how others are transforming training into a powerful competitive advantage. And you will leave with actionable strategies you can implement immediately.
So, the invitation is clear: join us, challenge your assumptions, and actively shape Belgium's digital talent landscape. Because technology doesn't transform companies, people do. And people only transform when they learn.
We look forward to seeing you there.