Agenda
May 14, 2026
All times are listed in Eastern Standard Time.
CIO Summit 2026 New York
One day event
Registration and Networking Breakfast
Informal networking and welcome, setting the tone for a strategic day.
IDC Greetings and Welcome
Summit Chair introduces the event’s strategic themes and objectives.
IDC Keynote: Scaling AI for the Agentic Future: Closing the Enterprise Gaps
Strategies and best practices for scaling AI across the enterprise, bridging the gaps in governance, talent, and technology to unlock the full potential of agentic innovation.
Meredith Whalen | IDC
Chief Research and Data Officer
Meredith Whalen
Event Sessions
Thursday, May 14 2026 9:15 am | Location:
IDC Keynote: Scaling AI for the Agentic Future: Closing the Enterprise Gaps
Strategies and best practices for scaling AI across the enterprise, bridging the gaps in governance, talent, and technology to unlock the full potential of agentic innovation.
Sponsor Keynote #1: Navigating the CIO Agenda – Strategy, Risk, and Growth
Highlight priorities around modernization, cost, and resilience in European enterprises.
Morning Coffee Break
Time off to think, network and share insights.
Panel Discussion: Technical Debt as a Strategic Lever
Managing legacy systems and debt reduction to unlock innovation capacity
End-User Case Study #1
Networking Lunch
Sponsor Keynote #2: Driving Adaptive and Responsible Innovation
End-User Case Study #2
Afternoon Coffee Break
Time off to think, network and share insights.
Fireside Chat: Building Digital-Ready Teams
Strategies for upskilling, retention, and preparing the workforce for automation and AI.
Interactive Roundtables
Small group discussions on innovation, application modernization and tech debt reduction
IDC’s Wrap-Up
Summarize insights and set expectations for the next day.
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