CIO Summit
The Rise of Agentic Systems
Modernize. Secure. Innovate. Lead with the power of Agentic-AI
Modernize. Secure. Innovate. Lead with the power of Agentic-AI
The IDC CIO Summit Denmark 2026 is the leading event for senior technology and business executives shaping enterprise strategy and digital leadership in one of Europe’s most digitally mature and sustainability-focused economies. Designed for CIOs, CTOs, and transformation leaders, this one-day summit delivers actionable insights on Denmark’s top priorities for 2026: modernization, cybersecurity, sustainability, AI and Agentic AI adoption, and aligning IT with measurable business value in an increasingly regulated environment.
As Danish organizations advance their digital transformation strategies, CIOs are under growing pressure to modernize legacy infrastructures, strengthen cybersecurity in line with the NIS2 Directive, and operationalize AI responsibly under the EU AI Act. Balancing innovation with governance, energy efficiency, and digital trust is becoming critical as enterprises pursue sustainable growth and long-term resilience.
The next wave of transformation will be driven by Agentic AI. For Denmark’s CIOs, the challenge lies in realizing the potential of these technologies to boost productivity, decision intelligence, and innovation, while upholding the country’s global reputation for digital ethics, transparency, and sustainability.
Agenda
IDC analysts and industry experts will share guidance on building secure, sustainable IT architectures, reducing technical debt, and scaling AI, including Agentic AI, responsibly and effectively. Through keynotes, panels, and collaborative sessions, the Summit equips Denmark’s CIOs with the insights, frameworks, and leadership tools to strengthen resilience, drive trusted innovation, and sustain Denmark’s position as a European leader in responsible, AI-powered digital transformation.
2026 Prediction
By 2027, 55% of G1000 CIOs will be tasked to create enterprise AI value playbooks, featuring expanded ROI models to define, measure, and showcase AI impact across efficiency, growth, and innovation.
Main Themes
The CIO as Business Strategist
CIOs have evolved from operational leaders to enterprise strategists. As digital transformation reshapes every business model, technology leadership now defines competitiveness. Today’s CIO must align IT priorities with business outcomes, influence the boardroom agenda, and drive innovation that delivers measurable value.
Modernization, Legacy and Technical Debt
Managing technical debt is no longer just a maintenance concern, it’s a strategic priority. Modernizing legacy systems, simplifying architectures, and optimizing cost structures allow organizations to shift resources from upkeep to innovation. Streamlined technology portfolios create the agility needed to compete in a digital economy.
The Agentic AI Revolution
Agentic AI marks a shift from automation to autonomy. How CIOs can govern, scale, and integrate autonomous AI systems responsibly (balancing opportunity with oversight to create intelligent, self-directed enterprises.
Resilience by Design
Resilience is emerging as the defining capability of modern enterprises. Adaptive architectures, secure infrastructure, and integrated continuity planning enable organizations to withstand disruption (whether from economic uncertainty, regulatory shifts, or cyber threats) while sustaining growth and trust.
Cybersecurity, Trust, and Digital Sovereignty
As digital ecosystems expand, trust becomes a critical currency. CIOs must address cybersecurity, data sovereignty, and compliance in tandem, ensuring that cloud strategies and cross-border operations align with evolving regulations. Building digital trust creates both protection and competitive advantage.
Building the Intelligent Enterprise
Data is the foundation of every intelligent organization. Reliable, governed, and accessible data architectures enable AI, automation, and analytics to operate at scale. Enterprises that invest in strong data foundations are better positioned to extract insight, anticipate change, and deliver smarter, faster business outcomes.
2026 Prediction
By 2027, G1000 organizations will face an up to 30% rise in underestimated AI infrastructure costs, driving CIOs to expand the scope of FinOps teams to optimize expenses and enhance business value.
Speakers
Trine Borve
Senior Project Manager, Custom Solutions
IDC
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Trine Borve
Giulia Carosella
Senior Research Manager, AI-fueled Business Strategies
IDC
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Giulia Carosella
Giulia Carosella leads IDC’s European Digital Business Research. In her role she advises ICT players on European digital business market trends, supporting them in their planning, go-to-market and sales cycles with market research, custom projects, as well as honoraria.
Her research covers European digital strategies and roadmaps, looking at how European organizations create business value through the use of digital technologies. This includes analyzing key digital priorities and use cases, digital business models, key metrics for value assessment, and new organizational structures. In her role, she also focuses on the digital business platform and the shift towards open, flexible, and data-driven architectures.
Before joining IDC in 2017, Carosella worked as a technology risk consultant for Protiviti and as a research analyst for the Decision Sciences Department at the Bocconi University.
Carosella holds a master’s in Economics and Management of Innovation and Technology, and a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration and Management from Bocconi University (Milan, Italy).
She is based in Milan and speaks Italian and English fluently.
Michael Carstens
CIO
Orkla Snacks
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Michael Carstens
Claus Birkholm
CIO, VP
NIRAS
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Claus Birkholm
Mathias Pahl
Associate (Advokat), Tech & Comms
Bird & Bird
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Mathias Pahl
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