Agenda

Agenda

Our agenda is designed to inform, energize, and connect. From visionary keynotes to interactive panels and peer roundtables, each session delivers insight you can act on. Whether refining strategy or leading transformation, this is your space to exchange ideas and plan your next move with confidence.

Agenda

Thursday, October 15

Get ready for a day of clarity and connection.

Expect sharp insights, strategic conversations, and peer exchange that goes beyond the surface. From AI to modernization, cybersecurity to leadership – every session is designed to equip you with what matters most: actionable guidance, real-world examples, and a clearer path to your next bold move as CIO.

CIO Summit

One Day Event

9:00 am

Registration & Welcome Coffee

9:30 am

Welcome Address & Opening

9:40 am

IDC Keynote Session

10:05 am

Host Partner Session

10:20 am

Strategic Partner Session #1

10:35 am

Panel – Tech Panel Partners & Users #1

11:05 am

Strategic Partner Session #2

11:20 am

Coffee Break

11:50 am

Keynote / Interview with End User(s) or Expert(s)

12:00 pm

Tech Talk Partner Session #1

12:10 pm

Panel – Tech Panel Partners & Users #2

12:40 pm

Tech Talk Partner Session #2

12:50 pm

Tech Talk Partner Session #3

1:00 pm

IDC Connect Roundtables for Host and Dialogue Partners

1:50 pm

Host Partner Wrap-up

1:55 pm

IDC Closure

2:00 pm

Cocktail Lunch 

Knowledge Hub

The Dynamic Role of the EMEA CIO: Steering the Digital Ship

In the digital business and AI-everywhere era, technology is now a strategic enabler that permeates every aspect of business operations. According to IDC’s Worldwide CEO Survey (February 2024, n = 67), 48% of CEOs in Europe, the Middle East, and Africa (EMEA) now report regularly to the board on the status of digital initiatives, highlighting the strategic nature of digital technologies among businesses.

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5 Lessons to Shape Your AI Digital Future: Learning from the Past

A little over a year ago, a new phase of the digital business era began with OpenAI’s launch of ChatGPT. The generative AI (GenAI) boom is expected to roundly influence what comes next: AI Everywhere. AI is expected to become a driving force of our digital future, impacting individual lives, consumers, citizens, workers, businesses, and society.

Henry Ford said, “The only real mistake is the one from which we learn nothing.” What should we learn from the past to determine the way forward?

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A Tech Marketer’s Guide in the Age of GenAI – Crafting Unique Narratives

In today’s digital landscape, where AI can churn out content in seconds, marketers face a unique challenge: How can we create narratives that stand out? Let’s explore strategies for crafting compelling and differentiated stories in the era of generative AI (GenAI).

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