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Belgium 16-10-25 Invitation Only Physical english

CIONET Round Table - Rethinking AI

AI isn’t just another tool. It changes how we work, how we think, how we organise ourselves.Yet most organisations still approach it like a digital upgrade, deploying assistants, automating workflows, testing use cases inisolation.The results are predictable. Short-term wins. Long-term confusion.Effort spent. Value unclear.Many companies can’t connect AI to their actual strategic goals,and the promised ROI never materialises.At the same time, something deeper is shifting.AI can now reason, decide, adapt. Not just mimic processes butcontribute to them.The technology is evolving, but the way we implement it hasn’tcaught up.If your AI still fits inside a single department, you’re likely solvingthe wrong problem.If it works only for individuals, you're missing how your teamsactually deliver value.If it replaces people instead of supporting them, you're buildingfor today, not tomorrow.The next step isn’t more AI. It’s the right AI.Built for your business, your teams, your way of working.Not a tool to add but a structure to build around.Are we ready to treat AI as a shared capability, not a scatteredexperiment?Can we move beyond individual efficiency and build systems thatcollaborate, learn and adapt with us?Those are the questions we’ll explore at the round table.

Belgium 17-10-25 Squad Only Physical english

Leading Change When Your Organisation Pushes Back ; How to move forward when transformation feels like a threat

You’ve secured the budget. The tech is solid. Leadership has signed off. But the project’s going nowhere. People smile in meetings and ignore you afterwards. Middle managers hesitate. Teams follow the old way, even when a new one exists. Every step forward feels like a negotiation, because it is. You’re not alone. Many digital leaders find themselves in this position. The business knows it needs to change but isn’t ready to let go. This session is about those moments. It’s for the CIO who has tried workshops, mandates, and metrics, and still gets blocked. For the transformation lead navigating fear, fatigue, or passive resistance. And for the peer who’s been through it, and found a way forward. If you’re carrying the pressure to deliver change in a place that resists it, this session is your space.

Poland 17-10-25 Invitation Only Virtual Polish

Multicloudowa układanka: jak nie pogubić się w bezpieczeństwie

Każda chmura ma własne zasady i narzędzia, a gdy organizacja korzysta z kilku naraz, zarządzanie bezpieczeństwem staje się Wyzwaniem. Jak poskładać tę układankę, by nie powstały luki w kontroli dostępu, monitoringu czy zgodności regulacyjnej? Z Krzysztofem Wawrzynkowskim z PayPo porozmawiamy o praktykach, które pozwalają zachować przejrzystość i kontrolę w złożonych środowiskach wielochmurowych.

Belgium 21-10-25 Squad Only Physical english

AI in Practice ; What it really takes to move from pilot to production

Every organisation has a handful of AI pilots. But very few have scaled them. The models are accurate. The vision is clear. But something’s always in the way; lack of infrastructure, unclear ownership, security concerns, or just plain fatigue. This is a conversation for people in the messy middle of the AI journey, those navigating the leap from promising prototypes to operational value.

Belgium 21-10-25 Invitation Only Physical english

CIONET Round Table - From Disconnected Data to Unified Insight ; Building a 360° customer view to unlock commercial growth

In today's competitive landscape, customer expectations have never been higher. They demand a personalised, seamless experience at every touchpoint, from initial marketing contact to post-sale service. Unified data is at the heart of creating engaging customer experiences and is meant to fuel the 360 profile. However, for many organizations, a complete picture of the customer is fragmented, with critical data scattered in disconnected systems and departments. This exclusive roundtable will bring together Digital Leaders active in multiple industries to discuss a critical challenge: breaking down data silos to build a true 360° view of the customer. We will explore how to solve the complex integration challenges that prevent a unified view, and how to transform disparate data into a single source of truth. Join us to: Discover how to overcome the technical hurdles of integrating critical business systems, such as ERP and CRM platforms, to unify customer data. Explore real-world case studies on how organisations have successfully created unified customer insights to enhance personalisation and boost commercial and operational efficiency. Discuss best practices for turning fragmented data into actionable insights that can anticipate customer needs, drive revenue growth, and foster long-term loyalty. This is a unique opportunity for Digital Leaders who are ready to transform their customer engagement strategy and unlock the full potential of their data.

Belgium 22-10-25 Invitation Only Physical english

The End of the Firewall

Enterprises are questioning whether private networks and stacked firewalls are still worthwhile investments. A newer approach operates on the open internet with Zero Trust, eliminates perimeter complexity, and reframes cybersecurity as a business performance metric for boards and audit committees. This is a closed-door, peer discussion, not a lecture. We’ll examine the promise and its pitfalls: Are the promised savings significant, or are they too good to be true? What risks do you introduce? How does this collide with your installed base, legacy OT, entrenched processes and team competencies, and how do you overcome that without breaking operations or credibility with the board? Two senior leaders from global companies will spark the dialogue with lived experience: Kurt De Ruwe, CIO AkzoNobel Frank Bolata, CIO Syensqo

Spain Oct 14, 2025 Country Members Physical & Virtual spanish

Sostenibilidad, innovación y tecnología

Una iniciativa impulsada por CIONET y Moeve que reúne a líderes digitales comprometidos con un mismo desafío: acelerar la descarbonización y la sostenibilidad en las organizaciones a través de la tecnología.

Belgium Oct 14, 2025 Invitation Only Physical english

Towards Digital Sovereignty in the Financial Sector

For financial institutions, a strategic approach to cloud adoption is needed, but not simple to achieve. The challenge lies in leveraging the benefits of modern cloud infrastructure while simultaneously preparing to meet strict sovereignty requirements. This necessitates a careful consideration of cloud architecture, including hybrid and multi-cloud models, and a thorough understanding of data residency and governance.

Poland Oct 14, 2025 Invitation Only Physical Polish

Executive Roundtable: OD PoC DO FABRYKI AI: JAK ZBUDOWAĆ MODEL OPERACYJNY, KTÓRY DZIAŁA

Firmy coraz częściej testują AI w ramach pojedynczych projektów i PoC, ale niewiele z nich potrafi przełożyć te eksperymenty na powtarzalny model działania, który dostarcza skalowalne korzyści biznesowe. Na spotkaniu porozmawiamy o tym, jak zbudować w organizacji „fabrykę AI” – zestaw procesów, ról i kompetencji, które umożliwiają systematyczne tworzenie, wdrażanie i utrzymanie use case’ów w skali całego przedsiębiorstwa. Przyjrzymy się m.in.: Jak powinien wyglądać operacyjny model AI w firmie – od strategii i governance, przez organizację pracy zespołów, po zarządzanie cyklem życia projektów. Jak połączyć szybkość innowacji z kontrolą i bezpieczeństwem, szczególnie przy wykorzystaniu nowoczesnych środowisk, takich jak HPE Private Cloud AI. Jak wyjść z fazy PoC i zbudować efekt skali, który przekłada się na realne wyniki biznesowe. Wspólnie z partnerami – HPE i NVIDIA – pokażemy przykłady rozwiązań, które pozwalają nie tylko uruchamiać projekty AI, ale też stworzyć stabilny i w pełni kontrolowany ekosystem dla ich rozwoju.

Netherlands Oct 16, 2025 Invitation Only Physical dutch

FastForward Insights #Innovation

The Innovation Odyssey: Navigating innovation trends for digital succes and transformation. Op 16 oktober in de 3D Makers Zone in Haarlem.

Spain Oct 16, 2025 Invitation Only Physical spanish

De la promesa al retorno de la inversión

Un evento diferente en el que combinamos el intercambio estratégico de alto nivel con una experiencia distendida en un entorno exclusivo. Tras el almuerzo, los asistentes podrán disfrutar de un torneo de golf, perfecto para fortalecer conexiones profesionales de forma más informal.

Belgium Oct 16, 2025 Invitation Only Physical english

CIONET Round Table - Rethinking AI

Spain Oct 14, 2025 Country Members Physical & Virtual spanish

Sostenibilidad, innovación y tecnología

Belgium Oct 14, 2025 Invitation Only Physical english

Towards Digital Sovereignty in the Financial Sector

Poland Oct 14, 2025 Invitation Only Physical Polish

Executive Roundtable: OD PoC DO FABRYKI AI: JAK ZBUDOWAĆ MODEL OPERACYJNY, KTÓRY DZIAŁA

Netherlands Oct 16, 2025 Invitation Only Physical dutch

FastForward Insights #Innovation

The Innovation Odyssey: Navigating innovation trends for digital succes and transformation. Op 16 oktober in de 3D Makers Zone in Haarlem.

Spain Oct 16, 2025 Invitation Only Physical spanish

De la promesa al retorno de la inversión

Belgium Oct 16, 2025 Invitation Only Physical english

CIONET Round Table - Rethinking AI

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Carrefour - Data Center modernisation: What happens when disaster derails IT modernization?

Discover how Carrefour Belgium partnered with Kyndryl to revolutionize their IT infrastructure and enhance customer experiences. By migrating 100% of their on-premises systems to a state-of-the-art hybrid cloud data center and modernizing store operations with Google Cloud Platform, Carrefour Belgium achieved seamless business continuity, improved operational efficiency, and set the stage for future digital transformation. Dive into this compelling customer case to learn how Carrefour Belgium is leading the charge in retail innovation with Kyndryl's expertise.

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Belfius - Transforming a digital workplace to increase customer trust

Discover how Belfius, one of Belgium's leading banks, partnered with Kyndryl to enhance their regulatory readiness in anticipation of the 2025 DORA deadline. By redefining their target operating model and conducting a comprehensive skills audit, Belfius successfully regained control over their IT infrastructure, increased flexibility, and ensured full transparency in their operations. This customer story highlights the practical steps taken by Belfius to strengthen their IT controls and achieve compliance, offering valuable insights for IT leaders navigating similar regulatory challenges.

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Microsoft Office 365

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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.

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