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Annual Programme for Enterprise CIOs

Members-Driven

Chatham Rules - No Vendor Pitches

+20 European C-level Executives Under One Roof

The CIONET Signature Circle is an exclusive, closed-door reflection forum designed strictly for the Europe’s most senior enterprise CIOs. Operating entirely under the Chatham House Rule, it provides a trusted, peer-level environment for technology leaders from eight European countries navigating cross-border infrastructure, heavy regulatory frameworks, and complex board dynamics.

Traditional networking often fails when challenges exist at a magnitude that 90% of digital organisations cannot relate to. The Signature Circle replaces standard, vendor-driven events with an elite, ring-fenced space free from commercial pitches or pre-defined analyst agendas.

The Executive Model

  1. Entirely Member-Driven The agenda is shaped completely by participants focusing on peer-specific, real-world case studies for genuine collaborative problem-solving.
  2. Engineered for Efficiency To respect executive schedules, interaction is split between targeted Online Sessions and immersive, half-day In-Real-Life gatherings featuring a 3-hour executive workshop.
  3. Strategic Partners Select enterprise business partners are integrated exclusively to provide niche technical expertise. They participate strictly as peers and colleagues to understand obstacles.

THE SIGNATURE CIRCLE AMBASSADORS

Your challanges shape our conversations

Join CIONET
20 October 2026

Signature Circle 1

(Brussels)
Golf Course at Dusk

Designed as an immersive half-day experience, our in-person events pair intentional connection with premium culinary hospitality. 

  • Kick off the day with a lunch crafted to maximise introductions and build authentic relationships. 

  • A three-hour interactive session providing the perfect forum for focused discussions on our featured topics. 

  • Golf introductory classes.

  • Wind down and solidify new connections over a relaxed, hosted dinner. 

4 February 2027

Signature Circle 2

(online)
Online Meeting with Lady Laptop Display and Real Person at Table

Thoughtfully scheduled during lunch to fit seamlessly into your workday, our virtual gatherings mirror the depth of our in-person events from the comfort of your own space. 

  • Dedicated segments designed for high-level dialogue, interactive breakout rooms, allowing you to dive into targeted discussions with peers in your specific industry. 

  • A brief mid-session pause to stretch, refresh, and reset. 

20 May 2027

Signature Circle 3

(Munich)
Munich Skyline at Dusk

Designed as an immersive half-day experience, our in-person events pair intentional connection with premium culinary hospitality.

  • Kick off the day with a lunch crafted to maximise introductions and build authentic relationships. 

  • A three-hour interactive session providing the perfect forum for focused discussions on our featured topics. 

  • A dedicated block for curated activities and deeper social connection. 

  • Wind down and solidify new connections over a relaxed, hosted dinner. 

23 September 2027

Signature Circle 4

(online)
Online Meeting Participants in Virtual Office Setup

Thoughtfully scheduled during lunch to fit seamlessly into your workday, our virtual gatherings mirror the depth of our in-person events from the comfort of your own space.

  • Dedicated segments designed for high-level dialogue, interactive breakout rooms, allowing you to dive into targeted discussions with peers in your specific industry. 

  • A brief mid-session pause to stretch, refresh, and reset. 

 DO YOU FIT THE CRITERIA? 

 C-LEVEL AT IT-END USER COMPANY

LEADS AN IT TEAM OF OVER 1000 PEOPLE

MANAGES AN IT BUDGET OF OVER 100 MILLION EUROS

HAS INTERNATIONAL SCOPE

 Partnership opportunities 

Instead of traditional networking, the CIONET Signature Circle is a trusted environment for candid, real-world dialogue. Here, members bring their toughest challenges to the table for true peer-to-peer problem-solving.  We work with a select number of Business Partners who share our commitment to innovation, collaboration and executive knowledge exchange.

If your goal is to strengthen your presence among Europe's leading CIOs, we offer tailored partnership opportunities that create lasting impact.

Contact us to learn more about sponsoring the Signature Circle.

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