Agenda

Agenda

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Agenda

CIO Summit

Day 1

9:30 am

Welcome Breakfast & Networking

9:50 am

Event Opening and Welcome

Keynote
Day 1
10:00 am

IDC Keynote Speaker

Andrea Siviero | IDC

Senior Research Director, EMEA Digital Business & Economy, Future of Work

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Keynote
Day 1
10:20 am

Fujitsu Keynote

Daniel Calvo | Fujitsu

Head of Modernization Unit

Read Bio
10:40 am

Panel. Leading the AI & Data Revolution: Strategic Steps for CIOs

AI is reshaping every industry. This panel explores how CIOs can define a clear data strategy, drive innovation, and implement real-world AI solutions—from automation to predictive analytics—to unlock value and deliver measurable business impact.

David Vaquero

David Vaquero

CIO/CTO, Nationale-Nederlanden

Sergio Merchan

Sergio Merchan

CIO Global, Iberdrola

Raúl Pasán

Raúl Pasán

Responsable de Preventa para España y Portugal, OpenText

Angela Salmeron

Angela Salmeron

Research Director, IDC EMEA

11:20 am

Coffee & Networking break

11:50 am

Boost your LLMs: Create your MCP server with Cloudflare by Sergio Maeso Jiménez, Senior Solutions Engineer, Cloudflare

Sergio Maeso

Sergio Maeso

Senior Solution Engineer, Cloudflare

12:02 pm

Panel. Strategic IT Investments in 2025 & 2026: Focusing on AI, Cybersecurity, and Business Automation

This session will explore the key strategic IT investments shaping 2025 and 2026, focusing on AI, cybersecurity, and automation. We’ll examine how organizations are prioritizing these areas to drive efficiency, resilience, and innovation. Real-world use cases and emerging trends will provide a roadmap for future-ready IT strategies.

Antonio Velasco

Antonio Velasco

CIO, AstraZeneca España

Pablo Giancarli

Pablo Giancarli

CIO, Iberia – RAO (Rhenus Air & Ocean)

Tomás Mateos

Tomás Mateos

CIO, Aquaservice

Ignacio Martínez De Lizarrondo

Ignacio Martínez De Lizarrondo

Data & Analytics Manager, IDC

Keynote
Day 1
12:32 pm

Softeng Keynote: AI-Powered Cybersecurity: The Strategic Ally You Needed.

Álex Imbernon | Softeng

Cybersecurity Lead

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12:44 pm

Panel. Evolving Cybersecurity & Risk Management Strategies

As threats grow and CEO expectations rise, cybersecurity remains a top IT priority. This panel explores how CIOs are evolving risk strategies—focusing on proactive defense, regulatory compliance, and resilient architectures—to safeguard data and business continuity in an increasingly complex landscape.

David Sanz

David Sanz

Senior Director Sales Engineering – Europe South, Commvault

Pablo Aranda

Pablo Aranda

CIO, Roberto Verino

Óscar Caballero

Óscar Caballero

CIO, Grupo Gallo

Ignacio Blanco

Ignacio Blanco

Solutions Sales Manager, Insight

Angela Salmeron

Angela Salmeron

Research Director, IDC EMEA

Keynote
Day 1
1:24 pm

ManageEngine Keynote

Luis Pedroche Montes | ALSO

Business Development Manager

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Keynote
Day 1
1:31 pm

Kissflow Keynote

1:43 pm

Networking Lunch

Keynote
Day 1
3:00 pm

IDC Keynote Speaker

Keynote
Day 1
3:20 pm

New Relic Keynote

3:27 pm

Panel: Optimizing IT for Efficiency: Leveraging Automation, Modernization & Tech Debt Optimization

Facing rising business demands and regulatory pressure, CIOs must evolve IT infrastructures. This session highlights the role of hybrid cloud, automation, and legacy modernization in reducing tech debt, ensuring compliance, and building agile, efficient systems ready for today’s challenges.

Luis Miguel García Escobar

Luis Miguel García Escobar

Regional Sales Director, SolarWinds

Jorge González

Jorge González

CIO, Adolfo Domínguez

Juan Miguel Gil García

Juan Miguel Gil García

IT Manager Corporate Spain, ArcelorMittal

Ignacio Martínez De Lizarrondo

Ignacio Martínez De Lizarrondo

Data & Analytics Manager, IDC

Ángel Luis Nebrera

Ángel Luis Nebrera

Senior Strategist Broad Markets, Appian Spain

Pedro Redondo

Pedro Redondo

Director de Business Solutions, Kyocera

Keynote
Day 1
4:07 pm

Checkmk Keynote

Luis Pedroche Montes
4:14 pm

End user panel: Proving ROI in IT: Strategies for Demonstrating Value Amid Economic Uncertainty

This session will focus on how to demonstrate return on investment (ROI) in IT projects — a key challenge for technology leaders. We’ll discuss metrics, approaches, and best practices to align tech investments with business objectives. Real-world examples will illustrate how to justify and communicate the value created by IT across the organization.

Víctor Aguilera

Víctor Aguilera

Global Chief Information Officer, Alsea

Miguel Blanco

Miguel Blanco

CIO, Volkswagen Group Retail Spain

Rocío Montalbán

Rocío Montalbán

Subdirectora General de Salud Digital de la Dirección General de Planificación, Ordenación, Gestión del Conocimiento y Salud Digital de la Consejería de Salud de Cantabria.,

Angela Salmeron

Angela Salmeron

Research Director, IDC EMEA

4:44 pm

Closing

5:00 pm

Networking coffee

Day 2

9:30 am

Welcome Breakfast & Networking

9:50 am

Event Opening and Welcome

Keynote
Day 2
10:00 am

IDC Keynote Speaker

Alejandro Cadenas | IDC Europe

Associate VP Research

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10:20 am

Interview Andrés Prado, Director TIC Universidad de Castilla la Mancha

Andrés Prado

Andrés Prado

Director TIC, Universidad de Castilla La Mancha

Ignacio Martínez De Lizarrondo

Ignacio Martínez De Lizarrondo

Data & Analytics Manager, IDC

Keynote
Day 2
10:35 am

Platinum Keynote

Alejandro Cadenas
10:47 am

Panel: Improving Customer & Employee Experience

Delivering seamless experiences is now critical to competitiveness. This session explores how AI, chatbots, and data analytics are transforming internal and external interactions—empowering teams, personalizing journeys, and driving operational efficiency to meet rising expectations from both customers and employees

Jonathan Fuentes

Jonathan Fuentes

Chief Information Officer, Oakmond Health Resorts

María Ángeles Vicente

María Ángeles Vicente

CIO, ALSA

Cristina García

Cristina García

CIO, GO fit

Alejandro Cadenas

Alejandro Cadenas

Associate VP Research, IDC Europe

Keynote
Day 2
11:17 am

Verizon Keynote

Alistair Neil | Verizon Business

Senior Director Advanced Solutions International

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11:29 am

Interview with the winner of the CIO Awards CIO of the Year 2024

Juan Antonio Relaño

Juan Antonio Relaño

CIO, Bosch

Alejandro Cadenas

Alejandro Cadenas

Associate VP Research, IDC Europe

11:44 am

Coffee & Networking break

Keynote
Day 2
12:15 pm

Emerald Keynote

Alistair Neil
12:22 pm

Connect roundtables

Some of the topics to be addressed:

  • Smart IT Budgeting – Making Strategic Tech Investment Decisions
  • Emerging Tech and Fueling Innovation
  • Trust in Data – The Foundation of AI Success
  • Evolution of Cybersecurity Strategies: Making the Organization Immune to Growing Threats

Alejandro Cadenas

Alejandro Cadenas

Associate VP Research, IDC Europe

Lucas Najun Dubos

Lucas Najun Dubos

Healthcare & Life Sciences Partner, Globant

1:07 pm

End user panel: Aligning Tech Expertise with Business Strategy

This session will explore how to better align technical capabilities with business goals to maximize impact and agility.

We’ll examine the evolving role of IT leaders as strategic partners and enablers of innovation.

Best practices and real-life examples will highlight how to bridge the gap between technology and business outcomes.

Chabe Alcantarilla

Chabe Alcantarilla

CIO, Correos

Rafael Aldana

Rafael Aldana

CIO, Sampol

Elena Faedda

Elena Faedda

Co – Chief Information Officer, Clínica Universidad de Navarra

José Luis Sierra

José Luis Sierra

CIO, GASIB (Cepsa)

Carlos Durán

Carlos Durán

CIO, Grupo Delaviuda

Ignacio Martínez De Lizarrondo

Ignacio Martínez De Lizarrondo

Data & Analytics Manager, IDC

1:37 pm

Closing

1:45 pm

Networking Lunch

Stay tuned for exciting news!

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