CIONET Publications

Welcome to the CIONET Publication Hub – the definitive resource for Europe’s largest community of digital leaders. Our publications are designed to help you navigate this complexity. By synthesising the first-hand experiences of over 12,000 senior executives, we provide the insights, research, and peer-led intelligence needed to lead with confidence.

From the visionary recipes of the CIONET Cookbook to our in-depth Research Reports and the though-provoking CIONET Leadership Deep Dive interviews and CIONET Podcasts, our content explores the intersection of human talent and technological innovation. Whether you are scaling Generative AI, hardening your cyber defence, or leading a cultural transformation, our publications offer a roadmap for those who refuse to just keep pace, but instead choose to set the agenda.

Explore our latest insights and realise your digital ambitions.

The CIONET Cookbook: Showcasing the unique "recipes" for success from the world's leading CIOs.
CIONET Reports: Data-driven research and white papers produced in collaboration with our strategic partners and academic experts.
CIONET TV & Podcasts: Multimedia insights for the modern leader on the move.

DISCOVER OUR 3 COOKBOOKS

The CIONET Cookbooks are a flagship publication series that distils the strategic expertise of world-class digital leaders into actionable "recipes" for business success. Each edition explores how top CIOs master complex challenges—such as AI integration, cloud migration, and sustainable leadership—by blending innovative technology with organisational culture. By sharing these peer-tested blueprints, the series provides a practical roadmap for executives looking to transform their enterprises and drive measurable value.

LATEST CIONET NEWS

CIONET Trailblazer: AI Transformation: Bridging the Cultural Divide to Achieve Competitive Advantage

Published on: December 17, 2025 @ 9:16 AM

In this CIONET Trailblazer article with Michael Verveckken, Managing Director Benelux at Fujitsu, we dive deep into the often-overlooked "human side" of AI adoption. The core challenge, according to Michael, is not technology, but culture and leadership. The conversation explores the crucial need to bridge the communication gap between executives, technologists, and the wider workforce to build an 'AI-first culture, where competitive advantage is secured through a shared mindset, not just code.

Fujitsu’s AI support is built on specialised generative AI designed to be accurate and trustworthy by suppressing hallucinations and using proprietary knowledge graph technology, combined with advanced AI capabilities such as human sensing and causal discovery that are powered by its world-leading supercomputing and quantum computing technologies.

This strong technological foundation is reinforced by a proven track record, with more than 7,000 AI use cases already delivered across industries, spanning applications from sales optimisation and greenhouse gas reduction to predictive analysis, AI security, and materials discovery.

CIONET Trailblazer: Digital Sovereignty: Taking Back Control

Published on: October 29, 2025 @ 11:31 AM

Digital sovereignty is more than just a buzzword; it's about taking control in a rapidly shifting geopolitical landscape. In this CIONET Trailblazer episode, Stef Schampaert, Country Managing Director Red Hat Belgium & Luxembourg, a leading voice in the field, dives into the practicalities of digital sovereignty. He challenges us to look beyond regulatory compliance and consider how organisations can truly own their data, technology, and digital choices. Stef explores strategies for mitigating risks, navigating trade-offs between sovereignty, agility, and cost, and building genuine vendor independence. Join us as Stef guides organisations toward a future where digital sovereignty is not just an aspiration, but a tangible reality, fostering resilience and driving innovation.

CIONET Trailblazer: Sovereignty Starts at Home

Published on: September 24, 2025 @ 9:29 AM

As part of CIONET’s Trailblazers series - our deep dive conversations with pioneering leaders shaping the future of IT - we sat down with Laurence Mathieu, CEO of NRB, one of Belgium’s most influential and sovereign-driven IT service providers. Under her leadership since January 2024, NRB has sharpened its focus on digital sovereignty, AI innovation and mission-critical infrastructure.

CIONET Trailblazer: From Tools to Teammates: Rethinking Transformation in the Age of AI Agents

Published on: July 30, 2025 @ 9:19 AM

For many, AI still feels like just another tool in the digital transformation arsenal. But Yuma sees it differently, and so does its Managing Partner, Michel Herquet.

CIONET Trailblazer: Building for Zero Downtime: Why ‘Always On’ Starts with a Mindset Shift

Published on: June 25, 2025 @ 9:14 AM

How can CIOs ensure that their critical systems never go dark, even amid failures, updates, or entire cloud region outages? For Haytham Elkhoja, Principal Architect and Principal SRE at Kyndryl, the answer lies well beyond lift-and-shift strategies or generic cloud SLAs. In this CIONET Trailblazer interview, Haytham shares insights from his report “Cloud Adoption for Mission-Critical Workloads – Principles for Always On Applications,” offering a new blueprint for CIOs navigating the high-stakes transition of core systems to the cloud.

CIONET Trailblazer: New Minds, New Markets

Published on: May 28, 2025 @ 9:38 AM

As AI moves from novelty to necessity, consumers expect hyper-personalised, pre-emptive experiences. In this CIONET Trailblazer interview, we sit down with Sean Heshmat, EMEA and APJ Head of Data & AI at Cognizant, to unpack findings from the New Minds, New Markets report on AI-powered consumers, the Agentic Internet, and strategies for embedding AI at the heart of the customer journey.

Generative AI Roadshow: Belgium

Published on: May 06, 2025 @ 10:25 AM

Transform individual gains into enterprise wins with generative AI.
Tuesday, May 13, 2025, 10:30 AM - 1:30 PM (Central European Time)
Microsoft Belux, Passport Building Luchthaven,
Brussel Nationaal 1K, 1930 Zaventem

CIONET Trailblazer: RAG as a Service (RaaS) – Deloitte’s approach to AI-driven knowledge management in the enterprise

Published on: April 30, 2025 @ 9:04 AM

How can enterprises transform scattered knowledge into strategic intelligence? As data volumes explode and information silos multiply, digital leaders face a growing challenge: making enterprise knowledge accessible, reliable, and actionable. Deloitte’s answer? RAG as a Service is a cutting-edge approach to AI-powered knowledge management built on Retrieval Augmented Generation.

“Hey, Vous vous attendiez à quoi ?”

Published on: April 03, 2025 @ 10:17 AM

Retour sur Les Rencontres CIONET du 1er avril – Quand les attentes envers le CIO redessinent les contours du leadership digital
Le 1er avril à Liège, dans l’élégance feutrée de l’Hôtel Selys, CIONET Belgium a lancé en beauté la saison 2025 de son programme Les Rencontres – un cycle d’échanges intimistes, 100 % francophones, qui réunit les leaders du numérique pour discuter, débattre et déconstruire les évidences.

CIONET Trailblazer: From Data to Impact: How Telenet Group Embeds AI to Elevate Customer Experience

Published on: March 26, 2025 @ 9:59 AM

AI and data have become essential tools for businesses, but how do you ensure they create real, lasting impact? At Telenet Group, data isn’t just about analysis: it’s actively shaping decisions, optimising customer journeys, and enhancing connectivity. Their approach recently earned them a Data Maturity Award, recognising their ability to turn data into tangible business value.

Etex and Cognizant Join Forces to Drive AI and Automation Innovation

Published on: March 04, 2025 @ 5:07 PM

Renewed collaboration will see Cognizant provide support across IT services with the aim of reducing overall costs and significantly improving the user experience

CIONET Trailblazer: The CIO’s New Playbook: from tech support to business enabler

Published on: February 26, 2025 @ 10:51 AM

Over the past decade, the role of the CIO has evolved from a back-office supporting function to a central position that enables business strategy through technology. Today’s technology leaders must balance modernising legacy systems, scaling AI, and aligning IT investments with ESG goals—all while ensuring operational efficiency and security.

Red Hat’s position in the AI landscape - for decision makers

Published on: February 25, 2025 @ 4:14 PM

Disclaimer: This personal view on the position of Red Hat within the AI-landscape is based on the personal experience of a specialist solutions architect in application development and AI.

The Importance of an Enterprise Cybersecurity Platform in Managing Cyber Risk

Published on: February 25, 2025 @ 10:33 AM

In today's digital age, The AI revolution is fundamentally changing how businesses operate while simultaneously the threat landscape is changing. Security strategies, practices, and tactics need to evolve to be more proactive, requiring a risk-informed security model to stay ahead of threats, making it imperative for organisations to adopt robust cybersecurity measures. One such measure is the implementation of an Enterprise Cybersecurity Platform, which plays a pivotal role in the fight against cybersecurity threats. This blog will explore the significance of such platforms and offer insights into the cyber risks companies face, explaining why a platform approach is essential in addressing these challenges.

CIONET Trailblazer: Rethinking Cloud Security: Building Resilience in a Digital Era

Published on: January 29, 2025 @ 9:58 AM

As organisations increasingly embrace cloud technologies to drive innovation and agility, misconceptions about cloud security persist. To demystify these challenges, we spoke with Stefaan Van Hoornick, Cloud and DevOps Security Presales Engineer at Trend Micro, to explore the nuances of cloud security and share actionable insights with the Belgian CIO community.

CIONET Trailblazer: Trailblazing AI Governance: IBM's Approach to Ethical and Responsible AI

Published on: December 18, 2024 @ 9:07 AM

In this edition of CIONET Trailblazer, we are excited to present an exclusive interview with Bart Windal, Country General Manager of IBM Belgium/Luxembourg. We dive into IBM's approach to ethical and responsible AI, showcasing how the company is leveraging its legacy as a trusted technology partner to set new standards in AI governance.

CIONET Trailblazer: AI's Transformative Power

Published on: November 27, 2024 @ 10:45 AM

Welcome to another edition of CIONET’s Trailblazer, our feature series where we interview digital thought leaders. In this edition, we speak with Tom Olislagers, Chief Technology Officer Western Europe at Dell Technologies. We discuss how Artificial Intelligence (AI) is shaping the way we work, learn, and connect—and what it means for organisations, teams, and individuals.

The Fast and the Curious: Driving Innovation with AI

Published on: November 21, 2024 @ 10:58 AM

In early October, Cognizant and Google Cloud hosted a workshop to lay the groundwork for Data Strategy 2025. The event brought together CIOs, CDOs, and their direct reports from various industries to start drafting their data strategies for 2025.

CIONET Trailblazer: The Hybrid Cloud Journey: Red Hat on Open Source Leadership

Published on: October 30, 2024 @ 9:34 AM

In this CIONET Trailblazer article, Stef Schampaert, Country Managing Director of Red Hat Belgium & Luxembourg shares insights into Red Hat's journey, their strategic focus areas, and how they empower organisations to innovate confidently in an ever-changing tech landscape. Key topics include Red Hat’s approach to hybrid cloud, the evolution of OpenShift, and its role in AI-driven development.

Security Xperience: Discover the Latest Innovations in Security and Exclusive Testimonials

Published on: October 29, 2024 @ 11:37 AM

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Security Xperience : découvrez les nouveautés liées à la sécurité et des témoignages exclusifs

Are you The Smartest Cyber Expert 2024?

Published on: October 22, 2024 @ 10:04 AM

Until October 31, you were able to compete for the title of The Smartest Cyber Expert 2024. You needed to fill in 20 questions divided into 5 different categories: News & current affairs; Buzzwords and abbreviations; Legislation and policy (including NIS2); Technological developments; (ethical) Hacking and Fraud.

Mainframe Day 2024: Discover How Mainframes are Experiencing a New Renaissance

Published on: September 27, 2024 @ 10:41 AM

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Mainframe Day 2024 : découvrez comment le Mainframe s’offre une nouvelle jeunesse

CIONET Trailblazer: MindWave’s Dual Presence Nearshoring for Innovation

Published on: September 25, 2024 @ 8:59 AM

In this edition of CIONET Trailblazer, we dive into MindWave’s unique strategy of operating between Belgium and Greece in an exclusive interview with Johan Nagels, CEO & Founder of MindWave. With a mission to solve one of the key challenges facing CIOs—finding IT resources at a reasonable cost—MindWave’s dual presence drives innovation and offers competitive solutions through nearshoring. We explore how this cross-cultural collaboration enhances their growth and how they are capitalising on Greece's emerging tech scene while staying competitive in the evolving global talent landscape.

AI & Data Xperience: The Event Designed for the Future of Your Business

Published on: September 18, 2024 @ 3:44 PM

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AI & Data Xperience : l’événement pensé pour l’avenir de votre entreprise

Manufacturing case study

Published on: September 11, 2024 @ 2:57 PM

Etex modernises its IT foundation for a new era of sustainable innovation.
Cognizant and SAP partnered to migrate a business-critical SAP ECC environment to S/4HANA to ready Etex for future transformation and innovation.

CIONET Trailblazer: Future-Proofing Data Centers: LCL’s Approach to Sustainable Innovation

Published on: August 28, 2024 @ 10:10 AM

LCL has managed to position itself as a leader in sustainability within the data center industry. We spoke to Laurens van Reijen, Managing Director, and Steve De Craene, Finance Manager, about how they integrated sustainable practices into their operations, the strategic insights that drove their journey, and the key takeaways from their second sustainability report. This episode of CIONET Trailblazer explores how LCL’s approach to environmental responsibility is setting new standards in the industry and offers practical lessons for organisations striving to innovate sustainably.

CIONET Trailblazer: The Power of Servant Leadership

Published on: July 31, 2024 @ 9:20 AM

In this CIONET Trailblazer episode, together with Laetitia Dierinck, VP Business Excellence Acceleration - SME/LE, we explore the transformative leadership style that has become a cornerstone of Telenet Business's success: Servant Leadership. See how this approach empowers teams, fosters innovation, and creates a resilient organisational culture. Discover what defines this leadership philosophy and how you can integrate these principles to drive growth and engagement within your organisation.

LCL Sustainability Report 2023

Published on: July 02, 2024 @ 10:51 AM

About the LCL Sustainability Report 2023
This sustainability report is the second of its kind for LCL. Since the first report, they have made significant progress in addressing environmental impact, social impact, and good governance. LCL's dedication to achieving climate neutrality by 2030 remains steadfast, as does their commitment to communicate the progress. With this report, LCL wants to show how they - in the world of data centres - are paying more attention to their impact on the environment and society. The central theme of our Sustainability Report, ‘Together We Thrive’, is a testimony to their belief that collective action and connection are essential. As trailblazers in their field, they want to inspire, invite and motivate all stakeholders - customers, partners, suppliers, employees, and governments - to join them on our journey to sustainability. This report also provides an opportunity for stakeholders to see how their business is evolving and to provide feedback on LCL's sustainability performance.

Download the report here.

CIONET Trailblazer: Must-haves for a Successful Digital Transformation

Published on: June 26, 2024 @ 2:25 PM

Those who want to continue growing, innovating, and competing in the digital age must digitise. Digital transformation processes are crucial for organisations, but executing them successfully proves to be a major challenge: 70% of digital transformations fail. Why? Because one factor is often overlooked: the relationship between people and technology.
This edition of the CIONET Trailblazer Series delves into this challenge with Pascal Laffineur, CEO at Yuma. Pascal shares his insights on a successful digital transformation that people want to work with. This process changes not only the way organisations work but also their identity and culture. Therefore, when digitising, it is crucial not to overlook the human element that underlies every facet of business operations. After all, organisations operate with people to deliver value for other people.

La cybersécurité fait partie de l’ADN du Groupe NRB - Version Française

Published on: June 21, 2024 @ 11:23 AM

Lorenzo Bernardi, Head of Security Services de NRB, nous explique comment l’entreprise basée à Herstal s’investit dans la lutte cruciale de la cybersécurité des organisations belges et internationales.

Cybersecurity is Part of NRB Group's DNA - English Version

Published on: June 21, 2024 @ 11:17 AM

Lorenzo Bernardi, Head of Security Services at NRB, explains how the Herstal-based Group is committed to the crucial fight for the cybersecurity of Belgian and international organisations.

Online Webinar: Uplift Your Customer Engagement with SAP Emarsys

Published on: June 19, 2024 @ 12:25 PM

Enhance Your Customer Engagement with SAP Emarsys and SAP Commerce Cloud

Embrace FinOps for AI Success

Published on: May 31, 2024 @ 4:37 PM

Did you know that, on average, companies waste 30% of their cloud spend due to inefficiencies? As more businesses adopt artificial intelligence (AI) and migrate to the cloud, managing cloud spend has become a critical challenge. In this era of optimising operations and minimising costs, organisations are constantly seeking innovative ways to leverage AI advancements like Open AI GPT-3.5 and GPT-4 to revolutionise their business processes. However, it's important to recognise that choosing the right AI model not only impacts performance but also has significant cost implications. This is where the concept of FinOps comes into play.

CIONET Trailblazer: Unlocking Value: Strategic AI Investments for Business Success

Published on: May 29, 2024 @ 9:13 AM

In this edition of the CIONET Trailblazer, we sit down with Pierre Marchand, Chief Data Strategist at Cognizant, to discuss the strategic considerations behind AI investments. Pierre provides valuable insights into how organisations can identify AI projects and use cases that offer the greatest value. We explore the importance of aligning business and IT strategies, leveraging data products, and fostering collaboration to enhance AI's impact. With practical advice and proven strategies, Pierre offers a comprehensive guide to achieving successful AI adoption and maximising value creation.

CIONET Trailblazer: From Data to Decisions: Crafting the Blueprint for Information-Led Growth

Published on: April 24, 2024 @ 9:31 AM

In an age where data is as valuable as currency, organisations must understand its worth and learn how to navigate its tides. As the Product Marketing & Solutions Marketing Director for EMEA & LATAM at Denodo, Errol Rodericks has seen firsthand the transformative power of data when properly harnessed. Herein lies a chart for navigating the complexities of data-driven transformation, democratisation, ethical considerations, and the significance of data products, from the perspective of a modern-day organisation.

CIONET Trailblazer: How to Optimise Security in The Cloud

Published on: March 27, 2024 @ 10:49 AM

How to face the challenge of adopting advanced ‘cloud’- technology while maintaining strict security measures? That is the key question this edition of the CIONET Trailblazer Series delves into with Pieter Molen, Technical Director Benelux at Trend Micro. Pieter shares valuable insights on enhancing cloud security architectures and fostering a culture of shared accountability. Aimed at digital and IT leaders navigating the complexities of cloud security, this conversation offers innovative strategies for reducing risks and maximising business opportunities. We also explore the future of cloud computing, where innovation and security intersect to redefine digital transformation.

Data Management Predictions for 2024: Five Trends

Published on: March 15, 2024 @ 3:29 PM

As we move deeper into 2024, it is imperative for data management leaders to look in their rear-view mirrors to assess and, if needed, refine their data management strategies. One thing is clear; if data-centric organisations want to succeed in 2024, they will need to prepare for an environment in which data is increasingly distributed.

Considerations for building a production-ready AI/ML environment

Published on: March 15, 2024 @ 3:11 PM

Artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning (ML), and deep learning (DL) have the potential to transform all aspects of business, from customers and employees to development and operations. Building AI/ML into your applications can help you achieve measurable business outcomes. Read this e-book to learn how Red Hat can help you build a production-ready AI/ML environment that accelerates the development and delivery of intelligent applications to support your business goals.

Download the report here.

Data-driven e-Commerce: smarter decision-making for online growth

Published on: March 05, 2024 @ 10:49 AM

Ever wonder why everyone's talking about data? It's not just a buzzword — it's the secret sauce for making smarter decisions, understanding your customers, and saving money. When you follow the data instead of gut feelings, you're on the path to better pricing, effective marketing, and products people actually want.

CIONET Trailblazer: Harnessing Tech Trends for Strategic Transformations

Published on: February 28, 2024 @ 9:11 AM

Deloitte's Tech Trends 2024 offers an outlook on how emerging technologies are pivotal to strategic business transformation. In this CIONET Trailblazer episode, Deloitte unveils the profound impact of innovations like generative AI and digital twins on industry paradigms, highlighting their role in driving competitive advantage and operational excellence. Featuring insights from Tom Van Boxstael, AI & Data Partner at Deloitte, the discussion provides a comprehensive roadmap for businesses aiming to navigate and capitalise on the digital revolution, ensuring readiness for the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead.

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LATEST CIONET REPORTS

CIONET Research Reports provide deep-dives into the most pressing technological and strategic challenges, developed in collaboration with leading academic institutions and international business partners. These reports combine quantitative data with qualitative insights from the C-suite to offer evidence-based guidance on topics such as intelligent automation, cybersecurity, and the evolving role of the CIO. By benchmarking industry trends and identifying emerging best practices, they empower digital leaders to make informed, data-driven decisions for their organisations.

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LATEST CIONET TV

CIONET TV and Podcasts offer a dynamic multimedia experience, featuring our signature Leadership Deep Dive series of face-to-face interviews with the world’s most influential digital architects. These sessions, go beyond the surface of technology to explore the personal journeys, leadership philosophies, and hard-earned lessons of global CIOs. By uncovering the individual drivers and defining moments that shaped their careers, we delve into why these leaders have reached the pinnacle of their profession and what truly makes them tick. This unique platform provides members with the opportunity to gain inspiration and strategic foresight through the voices of the peers who are actively shaping the digital future.

Gunter Van Craen - CDIO at Bekaert - Embracing Digital Transformation

Raul Jimenez - Transforming Data and AI Governance at Sika

Carla Milovanov - Navigating Transformation: Insights from Landal's CIO

Claudio Balbo - Senior Director and Head of IT Architecture at Intesa Sanpaolo - Revolutionizing Core Banking

Angélique Bidault-Verliac - CDPO, SNCF Connect & Tech - Data, AI, and Customer-First Transformation

Rajat Dhawan - Group Chief Digital & Technology Officer at Soho House - How Data & AI Enhance Member Experiences

Hanna Huber - CTO at Flix Tech - Transforming Technology at Flix

Giuseppe Ficara - The Untold Story of Amplifon's Data & AI Transformation

Jesús Oliva, Head of Data & AI at Moeve - From Data Challenges to AI Leadership

Radosław Maćkiewicz - CEO at COI - Empowering Citizens Through Digital Innovation

Kalman Tiboldi - CTO & Founder at GemOne-TVH - Simplify or Die: Why Complexity Is the Real IT Challenge

Isabelle Droll - CIO for Airline, Corporate, Hotels & Resorts and Sustainability at TUI - Data, Diversity, and Destinations

Sharon Prior - CIO in transition - How Great Tech Leadership Begins with Business Thinking

José Antonio López, Group CIO at TOUS - Jewels, Data & AI: Inside the Digital Transformation of TOUS

Tom Tanghe - General Manager ITC EMEA at Daikin Europe - Reinventing the CIO Role

CIOFEST 2025 - From Order Taker to Proactive Disruptor

CIOFEST 2025 - Introduction to the International Panel

CIOFEST 2025 - The Evolving Role of the CIOCTO Business Strategic First

CIOFEST 2025 - Ecosystem Mastery and Strategic Partnerships

CIOFEST 2025 - Talent Management and Attraction

CIOFEST 2025 - Calculated Risk-Taking and Adaptability

CIOFEST 2025 - Advice for future digital leaders

Aaron Stafford - Group Senior Director of Global Security, Cloud Infrastructure & ERP Operations at ASICS Technology - Why IT Leaders Must Think Like CEOs

John Walsh - VP & CTO at Fujitsu - CIO Evolution: From IT Leader to Business Strategist

Jay Subramanian - GM of Core Storage Platforms at Hitachi Vantara - Beyond Complexity in IT

Steven Huels- VP&GM of AI Business,Product&Strategy at Red Hat - Harnessing AI for Enterprise Growth

Lisa Spelman - Corporate VP and GM of Intel Products & Solutions at Intel Corporation - Merging Hardware, Software, and AI

Dirk Olufs - EVP & CIO at DHL Express - Architecting a Digital Future of Logistics

Antonio Queiroz - Chief Digital Officer at Euroclear - Modernising finance through cloud integration

Karl Davies-Barrett - Global Partner CTO at Microsoft – Navigating the landscape of cloud strategies

Colin Fisher - Global Senior Director, Cloud Partner Ecosystem - Red Hat - Mastering Cloud-Native Technology for Business Success

Colin Bannon - CTO at BT Business – Global Fabric of Future-proof Organisations

Olivier Gibert - Global CTO at Carrefour - Future-proofing a retail giant

Gordon Thomson - VP Service Provider EMEA at Cisco - How to go platform-based?

Bart Kerkhofs - VP IT Bridgestone EMIA - Towards the Future of Mobility

Davio Larnout - Co-founder & CEO at Radix - Unleashing the Power of AI

Artie Debidien – CIO at KPN – Digital Innovation

Hans Roth – Senior Vice President & General Manager Red Hat EMEA – The power of open source

Arlene Buehler – CIO/CDO at DB Cargo – The fusion of business and IT

Catriona Campbell – CTIO at EY UK&I – Living with AI

Hendrik Deckers – Founder & MD at CIONET – Community First

Niklas Sundberg – Senior Vice President & CIO at ASSA ABLOY Global Solutions – IT & Sustainability

Robbert van Rutten – Senior Vice President & Downstream CIO at Shell – IT & Business synergies to create cleaner energy

Daniel Gebler – Founder & CTO at Picnic – Accelerating innovations in retail

Jochen Göttelmann – CIO at Lufthansa Cargo – Running the backbone of German industry

Alex Bowles - Head of Infrastructure & Service Management at John Lewis Partnership

Jean-Christophe Witz - CIO at Husky Technologies - Building factories of the future

Christian Palomino – Global IT VP – Meliá Hotels International – The importance of data in leisure industry

Åshild Hanne Larsen – VP Subsurface Excellence & Digital at Equinor – Unusual technologies in service of IT & Digital

Tomasz Blicharski – EVP & Board Member at Żabka Polska – Revolutionising retail with autonomous stores

Geert Goethals – CIO at Proximus – Transforming the IT landscape in telecommunications

Johan Haelterman – Chairman of the Executive Committee – NBN – The essence of standards in today’s society

Carlo Bozzoli – Global CIO at Enel Group – Building an internal software company

Hans Geurts – CIO at VTTI – Enhancing business resilience

Miguel Cordeiro – Director Information Technology System at Rangel – Gaining competitive advantage with automation

Gunter van Craen - CDIO at Bekaert - Innovation and sustainability in steel wire business

Marco van Kempen – Director IT Center of Expertise at AkzoNobel – How to effectively reduce your ERP landscape

Joris van Oers - Managing Director, International Markets at BT - Making the impossible possible

Markus Voss – Global CIO & COO at DHL Supply Chain– Technological innovations and digital supporting sustainability worldwide

Sam Kini – Global CIO at Unilever – Leading IT globally while prioritising sustainability

Stefan Domsch - CIO at TÜV SÜD - Harmonising ERP systems to create new value

Andreea Baciu - Chief Culture Officer at UiPath - Blending culture, people and technology

Gabriela Stanica – CIO & CDO at Carrefour RO - Bringing value to the retail business with RPA & AI

Paolo De Rosa – CTO at Department of Digital Transformation – Digital: supporting the administration and citizens

Axel Schell – CTO at Allianz Technology – Less is more: rethinking IT in insurance

Lourens Visser - CIO at the Dutch Central Government - Building IT strategy for the Netherlands

Jan Dobbenie - CIO at VDAB - Building future-proof employment services

Raúl Jiménez – Agencia Digital de Andalucía – Using technology as a smart tool in public services

Ilona Simpson – CIO EMEA – Netskope – Cloud as a blessing and a curse

Natasha Davydova, Allianz Technology - Architecting the digital future

Johan Kestens - Head of IS International at BNY Mellon - Saving the Eurozone & preventing cybercrime

Sławomir Soszyński - Board Member & CIO at ING Bank Śląski - Escaping legacy in the banking sector

Piotr Słomianny, CIO & CFO at MPWiK Wrocław S.A. – Using technology to save water

Anna Maria Ricco, COO at AXA Italia - Harnessing the power of digital transformation

Claudia Plattner, Director General for Information Systems at ECB – Digitalisation is a mindset

Andrew Wilson, CDO at Microsoft - Innovative digital leadership in the data economy

Gunnar Hellekson - Vice President of Red Hat - Maximising digital options

Breno Gentil - Senior Director Digital & Technology at Heineken - Thriving in a fast-changing world

Paul Cormier - President & CEO of Red Hat - The best idea always wins

Remco Brouwer, Senior Vice President Digital Transformation at Randstad - Winning the war for talent

Ignacio Cea Fornies, Global GM New Businesses at Prosegur Cash - Technology is the key to success

Daniel Dines - Founder and CEO of UiPath - Redefining ways of working with automation

Xavier Baraton - CAO of Carrefour France - Building an innovative finance team

Christa Koenen - CIO and CDO at DB Schenker - Automation is a driver for change

Melissa Evers - Vice President Software and Advanced Technology Group at Intel - The Power of Data

Laurens van Reijen - Founder & MD of LCL - Creating the culture shift for sustainability

Stuart McGuigan - Former CIO of the Department of State - Aligning to the mission

Hitesh Ramani - CAO at UiPath - Automation-priority for CIOs and CFOs

Eulalia Nadal - CCO and CIO of GBfoods - Delivering while transforming

Carsten Trapp - Head of Corporate IT at Zeiss: Leveraging technology to be more precise and faster.

Roger Camrass - Research Director at CIONET - Birth of the Digital World: a personal journey

Barbara Poli - CIO & CTO at GNV - Changing the status quo and bringing in the change

Javier Cabrerizo - Global Managing Director at Prosegur - Technology as a key part of strategy and the value of innovation

Cindy Hoots - CDO and CIO of AstraZeneca - Doing the right thing and leveraging technology

Thomas Mannmeusel - Group CIO of Webasto - Breaking the silos & Global Process Organization

Marina Bellini - CDO & CIO of BAT - Mastering the data and transforming global company to fit new customer needs

Marco Stefanini - CEO & Founder of Stefanini - Innovation ecosystem and servant leadership

Nik Puri - Senior VP IT of FedEx Express - Digital revolution: being the fast fish and unleashing value in the market

Sebastian Grams - CEO of Audi Sport (former CIO of Seat & Cupra) - Journey back to technology

Sanjay Brahmawar - CEO of Software AG - Responding to change and becoming agile

Guido Lemeire - CIO of SNCB - Building trust with business and reaching digital maturity

Aidan Hancock - Group CIO of Network Rail - Delivering a data-driven railway

Tarun Kohli - MD & Head of New Propositions of Swiss Re - Business Strategy for the digital future

Kristin Lindmark - CIO of SPP - Becoming a digital front-runner in the insurance industry

Elena Liria - Madrid Digital - Innovation and crisis management in the public sector

Marco Moretti - CIO of A2A - Technology at the service of sustainability

Sven Egyedy - CIO & CTO of Federal Foreign Office of Germany - Serving the citizens and democracy

Tomasz Motyl - CIO of Aion Bank - Redefining the industry with a bold vision of digital native bank

Stuart Birrell - easyJet - Aiming for aviation nirvana with the help of digitization

Melanie Kehr - KfW - Fighting Corona with agile, trust and close collaboration between business & IT

Filipe Teixeira - CIO of illimity - Building the digital bank of the future in 1 year

Mark Foulsham - COO of Kensington Mortgages - Re-establishing the operating model to focus on growth

Michal Paprocki - CTO of Euroclear - Using the Force to implement Digital Transformation

Sanjay Patel - CIO of Tate & Lyle - From manual work to full automation in a food ingredient company

Koen Vermeulen - Group CIO of Orange - Changing culture as the most difficult part of Innovation

Glo Gordon - CEO of Matrixx Software - The need to be more agile and monetize new services

Charles Molapisi - Group CIO & CTO of MTN - Bringing democratized Innovation model across markets

Angela Jenner - Transformation Director of BT - Innovation is about having a culture of curiosity

Kurt De Ruwe - CIO of Signify - Making the most of the intellectual power of an organization

Adam Marciniak - CIO of PKO BP - Hungry for change - transforming banking sector

Dimitris Bountolos - CIIO of Ferrovial - Stimulating innovation and the power of automation

Patryk Dolewa - CIO of Gemini Polska - From non-digital to modern scale-up in 2 years

Massimo Rosso - CIO of RAI - The goal is to never stop reinventing

Ángel Valero - Corporate CIO of Telefonica - Global vision with local approach

David Jack - CTO & CPO of dunnhumby - Powering the future with the - human engines

Phil Jordan - Group CIO of Sainsbury - creating the impetus for change

Rudi Peeters - CIO of KBC Group - The Open Culture imperative for continuous Transformation

Margaret Dawson - Red Hat - Authentic courageous leadership & shared vision for Open Transformation

Vargha Moayed - CSO of UiPath - Balancing Humility & Boldness To Go Global

Krzysztof Dabrowski - mBank - Remixing Management Systems and Escaping Technological Debt

Francois Locoh-Donou - CEO of F5 - Open Culture, Staying Humble and The Application Capital

Arnaud Coustillière - French Ministry of Armed Forces - Enabling French Army's Digital Ambition

Martijn Stegink - CIO of Greenpeace - Collaborating For Global Change Across 28 Cultures

Massimo Fedeli - ISTAT - Digitalizing National Census For Millions of Italians

Sofía Rodriguez-Sahagún - Head of Retail Digital Banking at BBVA - Radical Customer-Centricity. Part 1

Rafael Lopez Gracia - Head of Retail Systems at BBVA Transformation Factory - Radical Customer-Centricity. Part 2

Anke Sax - Leadership Is Not About Having All The Answers. Part 1

Anke Sax - Learning From 40 CIOs and Mentors. Part 2

Sergi Girona - Barcelona Supercomputing Center - Enabling Scientific Discovery With Supercomputing

Sebastian Jaworski - ARIMR / BGK - Building In-House Team Among Talent Shortage

Saverio Ferraro - CIO of BNL BNP Paribas Group. Part 1

Saverio Ferraro - CIO of BNL BNP Paribas Group. Part 2

Eelko van Leeuwen - CIO of ABN Amro Clearing Bank - Leadership Deep Dive. Part 1

Eelko van Leeuwen - CIO of ABN Amro Clearing Bank - Leadership Deep Dive. Part 2

Luis Engrossa - ICNF (Portugal) - Digital Transformation at ERSAR and ICNF. Part 1

Luis Engrossa - ICNF (Portugal) - Leadership Lessons Learned. Part 2

Charles Forte - UK Ministry Of Defence - Connected Way of Working with a 3.7 billion IT budget. Part 1

Charles Forte - UK Ministry Of Defence - Leadership Lessons Learned. Part 2

Lionel Chaine - CIO Services-Courier-Parcel Division, Le Groupe La Poste. Part 1

Lionel Chaine - CIO Services-Courier-Parcel Division, Le Groupe La Poste. Part 2

Armando Laurenti - CIO of Bvlgari - Leadership Deep Dive. Part 1

Armando Laurenti - CIO of Bvlgari - Leadership Deep Dive. Part 2

Markus Schmitz - CIO of Bundesagentur für Arbeit - Growing the human capital

Martin Bellamy - CIO of Financial Conduct Authority - Cloud transformation of FCA. Part 1

Martin Bellamy - CIO of Financial Conduct Authority - Planning for success (a leadership style). Part 2

Geert Van Mol - Chief Digital Officer at Belfius - Authenticity, Making Connections and Ecosystems

Erwin Verstraelen - Chief Digital and Innovation Officer at Port of Antwerp

Charlotte Light - CIO of Channel 4 - Overcoming Differences, Getting Things Done

Manuel Bento, CEO of Euronext Technologies - Self-awareness and Growth in the world of trading

Bernd Gross - CTO of Software AG - Empowerment, Trust and The Best of Startup and Corporate Worlds

eObuwie.pl - Redefining Omnichannel, Ignoring Limitations

Geert Standaert - CTO of Proximus - People first, Constant learning and Raising the bar

Nino Messaoud - CDO of Barry-Wehmiller - Self-disruption, ecosystems and the future

Miguel Teixeira - Renault Europe - Blockchain, Unifying Ecosystems and Attracting Talent

Guenther Ghijsels - Randstad - Agile, Striving for Perfection and Entrepreneurship

Rui Pedro Silva - Maersk - Reforming the Logistics Giant and Building Trust

Sabine Everaet - CIO EMEA, Coca-Cola - Driving Results through Data, Dialogue and Diversity

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