7 Nov 2025
Lisbon, Portugal
IDC CIO Summit
The Modern CIO: Bridging Technology and Business for Digital Success
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7 Nov 2025
Lisbon, Portugal
The CIO Summit 2026 explores the evolving role of CIOs as architects of digital innovation, business transformation, and organisational resilience. As AI, cybersecurity, cloud modernisation, and data-driven decision making reshape industries, CIOs are no longer just tech leaders; they are strategic partners driving value across the enterprise. In 2026, CIOs are expected to lead with agility, foster innovation on a large scale, and align technology with changing business models. This summit unites forward-thinking IT leaders to share insights on navigating generative AI, protecting digital ecosystems, supporting hybrid work, and promoting sustainable technology strategies. Join peers and experts to gain practical frameworks and fresh perspectives to lead with impact, shifting your role from operational manager to a strategic driver of innovation in today’s fast-paced digital economy.
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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.
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?
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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