Allan Cockriel - Group CIO at ASML - On Leadership in the Agentic Era - CIOFEST Interview

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Poland 02-10-2026 Invitation Only Virtual Polish
Po blisko 30 latach działania na SAP ECC Grupa Amica przeprowadziła kluczowy etap transformacji w kierunku SAP S/4HANA. Zmiana objęła procesy biznesowe, dane, integracje oraz systemy powiązane z ERP. Podczas sesji przyjrzymy się programowi Apollo i transformacji obejmującej 9 spółek, ponad 350 procesów biznesowych, setki interfejsów oraz dziesiątki tysięcy niestandardowych obiektów. Porozmawiamy o największych wyzwaniach związanych z migracją danych i custom code, integracjami, testami, zarządzaniem zmianą oraz przygotowaniem organizacji do cutover i go-live. Na przykładzie doświadczeń Amica porozmawiamy również o tym, co zdecydowało o płynnym uruchomieniu, jakie lekcje przyniósł projekt i co zespół zrobiłby dziś inaczej. Sesja będzie okazją do zebrania praktycznych rekomendacji dla organizacji przygotowujących się do własnej transformacji SAP.
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Belgium 06-10-2026 All Members Physical English
As enterprise AI transitions from experimental Proofs of Concept (POCs) into real implementations, digital leaders are encountering a shared challenge: consumption-based public cloud token billing models do not fit neatly into traditional IT budgeting. Daily token consumption can rise unexpectedly, pushing expenses through the roof while arbitrary caps quickly kill momentum for innovation. For many CIOs, this raises an open strategic question: How do we keep costs under control while further stimulating innovation? During this interactive CIONET roundtable, we will explore among peers how to navigate AI tokenomics. Rather than treating public cloud LLMs as the default path, we will investigate how different execution environments, ranging from hybrid cloud setups and targeted on-premise models to specialised edge hardware, can help balance cost with performance. This session is intentionally designed as an open peer-to-peer exchange; a space to compare notes, challenge current ways of working and architectural setups, and discuss practical approaches to building predictable, scalable AI models.
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Spain 06-10-2026
En un contexto saturado de expectativas sobre el impacto digital, pasar del discurso teórico a la realidad operativa se ha convertido en el gran reto de la dirección tecnológica. Rediseñar procesos para escalar la IA, hacer frente al nuevo mapa de ciberseguridad, integrarse en ecosistemas externos, entender los activos digitales y llevar la tecnología a la agenda de los consejos son hoy algunos de los grandes retos de la agenda ejecutiva.
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Poland 06-10-2026 Invitation Only Physical Polish
Rynek wirtualizacji gwałtownie się zmienia. Drastyczne podwyżki, nowe modele licencyjne i sztywne pakiety sprawiają, że firmy tracą kontrolę nad kosztami i swobodę rozwoju infrastruktury. Zmiany wprowadzone po przejęciu VMware przez Broadcom tylko przyspieszyły problem, który narastał od lat: silną zależność od jednego dostawcy. Wiele organizacji staje dziś przed wyborem. Pozostać przy obecnej platformie i przygotować się do renegocjacji? Przenieść nowe obciążenia na alternatywne rozwiązanie? A może zaplanować stopniowe wyjście z dotychczasowego środowiska? Każdy z tych wariantów wymaga czegoś więcej niż porównania technologii i cenników. Podczas spotkania CIONET Executive Roundtable przygotowanego wraz z firmą Red Hat porozmawiamy o tym, jak zbudować realną alternatywę bez przeprowadzania rewolucji w data center. Jak odzyskać pozycję negocjacyjną, ograniczyć ryzyko migracji i zdecydować, które obciążenia warto przenieść? Oraz jak wykorzystać tę zmianę do modernizacji infrastruktury, zamiast po prostu zastąpić jeden hypervisor drugim? Punkty do dyskusji: Jak zmiany na rynku wirtualizacji wpływają na koszty i plany rozwoju infrastruktury? Co może dać organizacji realną przewagę podczas renegocjacji kontraktu? Czy nowe obciążenia nadal powinny trafiać na dotychczasową platformę? Jak wybrać systemy, które można przenieść bez nadmiernego ryzyka i kosztów? Kiedy wystarczy zbudować alternatywę, a kiedy potrzebna jest strategia wyjścia? Jak uniknąć zamiany jednego uzależnienia od dostawcy na drugie?
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Belgium Oct 6, 2026 All Members Physical english
As enterprise AI transitions from experimental Proofs of Concept (POCs) into real implementations, digital leaders are encountering a shared challenge: consumption-based public cloud token billing models do not fit neatly into traditional IT budgeting. Daily token consumption can rise unexpectedly, pushing expenses through the roof while arbitrary caps quickly kill momentum for innovation. For many CIOs, this raises an open strategic question: How do we keep costs under control while further stimulating innovation? During this interactive CIONET roundtable, we will explore among peers how to navigate AI tokenomics. Rather than treating public cloud LLMs as the default path, we will investigate how different execution environments, ranging from hybrid cloud setups and targeted on-premise models to specialised edge hardware, can help balance cost with performance. This session is intentionally designed as an open peer-to-peer exchange; a space to compare notes, challenge current ways of working and architectural setups, and discuss practical approaches to building predictable, scalable AI models.
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Italy Oct 9, 2026 Invitation Only Physical italian
Il CXOsummit 2026 è l’evento di punta del nostro Community Program: rappresenta l’opportunità di trascorrere più tempo di qualità insieme, rendendo il networking più semplice, autentico e strategico.
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Belgium Oct 15, 2026 All Members Physical english
Modern enterprises rely heavily on open source software across almost every layer of their application stack. However, the rise of AI-powered vulnerability discovery has radically accelerated the threat landscape. Security teams are urged to remediate risks immediately, but traditional advice, “just upgrade to the latest version”, frequently triggers breaking changes, system downtime, compliance hurdles, and costly re-certification cycles. Join CIONET and Red Hat for an exclusive, peer-to-peer round table discussion where digital leaders will explore how to secure the software supply chain without sacrificing production stability. Key Takeaways & Discussion Topics During this interactive dinner discussion, you will exchange experiences and strategic insights with fellow CIOs, CISO’s and Digital Leaders on: The AI Vulnerability Acceleration: How AI tools are reshaping software supply chain risks and compressing time-to-remediate. Resolving the Upgrade Dilemma: Strategies for applying targeted security fixes and backported patches without forcing disruptive major version upgrades. Open Source Governance & Compliance: Ensuring transparency, Software Bill Of Materials integrity, and trusted build pipelines across complex multi-cloud and application layers. Enterprise Resilience at Scale: Leveraging collective intelligence and enterprise clearinghouses to protect critical infrastructure and core business applications. The session will highlight practical frameworks for managing dependency risks, examining how enterprise-grade backporting strategies allow organisations to maintain strict security compliance while keeping core business applications stable.
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Belgium Oct 20, 2026 Country Members Physical english
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.
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UK Oct 22, 2026 Country Members Physical english
Build modular, coordinated, AI-ready business systems without duplication or “spaghetti.”
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Italy Oct 29, 2026 Invitation Only Physical italian
L’identità digitale ha cessato di essere un semplice servizio dell’accesso per consolidarsi come il perimetro di sicurezza delle organizzazioni moderne. A livello globale la violazione d’identità è al centro dell'80% degli attacchi: gli attori malevoli non cercano più di forzare le difese perimetrali, ma si autenticano utilizzando credenziali legittime sottratte, bypassando i sistemi tradizionali di difesa perimetrale.
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Belgium Oct 6, 2026 All Members Physical english
As enterprise AI transitions from experimental Proofs of Concept (POCs) into real implementations, digital leaders are encountering a shared challenge: consumption-based public cloud token billing models do not fit neatly into traditional IT budgeting. Daily token consumption can rise unexpectedly, pushing expenses through the roof while arbitrary caps quickly kill momentum for innovation. For many CIOs, this raises an open strategic question: How do we keep costs under control while further stimulating innovation? During this interactive CIONET roundtable, we will explore among peers how to navigate AI tokenomics. Rather than treating public cloud LLMs as the default path, we will investigate how different execution environments, ranging from hybrid cloud setups and targeted on-premise models to specialised edge hardware, can help balance cost with performance. This session is intentionally designed as an open peer-to-peer exchange; a space to compare notes, challenge current ways of working and architectural setups, and discuss practical approaches to building predictable, scalable AI models.
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Italy Oct 9, 2026 Invitation Only Physical italian
Il CXOsummit 2026 è l’evento di punta del nostro Community Program: rappresenta l’opportunità di trascorrere più tempo di qualità insieme, rendendo il networking più semplice, autentico e strategico.
Read More
Belgium Oct 15, 2026 All Members Physical english
Modern enterprises rely heavily on open source software across almost every layer of their application stack. However, the rise of AI-powered vulnerability discovery has radically accelerated the threat landscape. Security teams are urged to remediate risks immediately, but traditional advice, “just upgrade to the latest version”, frequently triggers breaking changes, system downtime, compliance hurdles, and costly re-certification cycles. Join CIONET and Red Hat for an exclusive, peer-to-peer round table discussion where digital leaders will explore how to secure the software supply chain without sacrificing production stability. Key Takeaways & Discussion Topics During this interactive dinner discussion, you will exchange experiences and strategic insights with fellow CIOs, CISO’s and Digital Leaders on: The AI Vulnerability Acceleration: How AI tools are reshaping software supply chain risks and compressing time-to-remediate. Resolving the Upgrade Dilemma: Strategies for applying targeted security fixes and backported patches without forcing disruptive major version upgrades. Open Source Governance & Compliance: Ensuring transparency, Software Bill Of Materials integrity, and trusted build pipelines across complex multi-cloud and application layers. Enterprise Resilience at Scale: Leveraging collective intelligence and enterprise clearinghouses to protect critical infrastructure and core business applications. The session will highlight practical frameworks for managing dependency risks, examining how enterprise-grade backporting strategies allow organisations to maintain strict security compliance while keeping core business applications stable.
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Belgium Oct 20, 2026 Country Members Physical english
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.
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UK Oct 22, 2026 Country Members Physical english
Build modular, coordinated, AI-ready business systems without duplication or “spaghetti.”
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Italy Oct 29, 2026 Invitation Only Physical italian
L’identità digitale ha cessato di essere un semplice servizio dell’accesso per consolidarsi come il perimetro di sicurezza delle organizzazioni moderne. A livello globale la violazione d’identità è al centro dell'80% degli attacchi: gli attori malevoli non cercano più di forzare le difese perimetrali, ma si autenticano utilizzando credenziali legittime sottratte, bypassando i sistemi tradizionali di difesa perimetrale.
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Embark on a culinary journey through the ever-evolving world of digital leadership with our third edition of the CIONET Cookbook: Recipes for Digital Success. Unveiling the intricate trilemma faced by today’s Master Chefs, our trailblazing European CIOs address a challenge at the nexus of customer interests, digital transformation strategies, and IT modernisation. Their secret? Synchronising the gearing between customer, business, and technology to create a frictionless movement through the digital landscape.
The CIONET Cookbook uses the analogy of a five-star restaurant to explain the importance of optimally integrated technology, with the CIO as Master Chef. In order to provide the best service to its customers, a top restaurant must have the right atmosphere, an inviting menu, a well-equipped kitchen, talented and committed front-of-house and kitchen staff and smooth-running processes that ensure an enjoyable experience for diners.
Surviving the AI-Driven Cyber Battlefield: From Nation-State Attacks to Board-Level Resilience
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 disruption. It’s about planning and recovery. It’s about continuity in times of crisis.
A recent CIONET Community gathering of senior technology leaders, which featured expert speakers from luxury goods, energy, government and professional services, made that pattern hard to miss: even with different regulatory pressures, and different starting points, they had almost identical diagnoses of where their AI ambitions were actually getting stuck.
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