IDC & Lenovo Funding Services: Executive Dinner

24 Jun 2026

IDC & Lenovo Funding Services: Executive Dinner

From Cost Volatility to AI-Ready Devices: Building the Future of IT Investment

24 Jun 2026

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From procurement complexity to intelligent device strategies

In a context of persistent technology cost volatility and rapid AI-driven transformation, organizations are being forced to rethink their IT investment strategies.

According to IDC, more than 70% of enterprises cite IT budget constraints as a major barrier to digital transformation, while 50% of enterprise PCs will feature on-device AI capabilities by 2027, accelerating refresh cycles and increasing performance requirements.

In this environment, Device-as-a-Service (DaaS) is emerging as a strategic model that improves cost predictability, simplifies lifecycle management, and helps organizations balance innovation with financial discipline.

Executive peer-to-peer discussion

Lenovo and IDC France will bring together a select group of IT and finance leaders for an exclusive discussion on the future of device strategies in an era defined by AI adoption and economic uncertainty.

The objective is to share practical experiences and identify actionable approaches to balancing innovation, cost control, and operational agility.

Session focus areas

The connected devices market is undergoing a structural transformation driven by supply chain diversification and the growing integration of AI into enterprise endpoints. As organizations face increasing cost pressures and evolving technology requirements, they must rethink how they procure, manage, and scale their device ecosystems.

• Managing technology cost volatility and improving IT budget predictability
• Understanding the impact of AI on device requirements, performance expectations, and refresh cycles
• Evolving procurement models through Device-as-a-Service (DaaS) approaches
• Optimizing device lifecycle management and endpoint operations
• Aligning IT and Finance priorities to balance innovation and cost control

The evening will feature expert insights followed by an interactive discussion among participants

Strategic Discussion Themes

IT Cost Volatility, Procurement, and Budget Predictability

AI-Driven Transformation of Devices and Endpoints

Device-as-a-Service as a Strategic Leverage for Flexibility and Performance

Why you should attend?

By joining this dinner you will:

• Connect with IT and Finance leaders facing similar cost, procurement, and transformation challenges

• Gain actionable insights into managing IT budgets and improving cost predictability

• Understand how AI is reshaping endpoint requirements, performance expectations, and refresh cycles

• Explore how Device-as-a-Service (DaaS) can improve flexibility, cost management, and lifecycle efficiency

• Identify best practices for aligning technology innovation with financial discipline in a rapidly changing environment

Agenda

IDC & Lenovo Funding Services: Executive Dinner

One Day Event

7:00 pm

Welcome and Networking Cocktail

7:30 pm

IDC Welcome Speech

Francisco Jeronimo

Francisco Jeronimo

Vice President Data & Analytics- Devices, IDC

Guillaume Rameaux

Guillaume Rameaux

Modérateur, IDC

7:45 pm

Welcome from Lenovo

Mahdi Belounis

Mahdi Belounis

Solutions and Services Group Country Manager, Lenovo

8:00 pm

Dinner Rountable Discussions

  • IT Cost Volatility, Procurement, and Budget Predictability
  • AI-Driven Transformation of Devices and Endpoints
  • Device-as-a-Service as a Strategic Lever for Flexibility and Performance
10:30 pm

Thank you from IDC and Lenovo

Speakers

Francisco Jeronimo

Francisco Jeronimo

Vice President Data & Analytics- Devices

IDC

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Guillaume Rameaux

Guillaume Rameaux

Modérateur

IDC

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Mahdi Belounis

Mahdi Belounis

Solutions and Services Group Country Manager

Lenovo

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Sponsor

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Venue

Hôtel George V

An Evening at the Salon Napoléon – Hôtel George V
31 Avenue George V
75008 Paris

Step into the elegance of the Salon Napoléon, located in the heart of the Hôtel George V. With its refined wood paneling, grand chandeliers, and exceptional furnishings, this iconic venue provides the perfect setting to engage in meaningful conversations with IDC, AWS, and Genesys.

An exceptional evening where innovation, expertise, and high-level networking come together.

Participation Criteria

This event is intended for employees of client companies who hold key responsibilities. To ensure a relevant and enriching audience, registrations from technology vendors, system integrators, or consulting firms may be declined at the organizer’s discretion.