Preview Evanta's Upcoming CIO Executive Summits in Europe & Australia

This year, advancements with generative AI have profoundly impacted the business landscape, and CIOs in Evanta’s communities are eager to come together to address their new challenges and priorities. From October through December, Evanta will host seven CIO Executive Summits across the European and Asia-Pacific (APAC) regions, where CIOs from the world’s leading organisations will have the opportunity to share their insights, strategies, and experiences around pressing issues.

From cybersecurity strategies to data analytics and AI, over 750 CIOs from these dynamic regions shared their mission critical priorities in our annual CIO Leadership Perspective Survey. These insights, combined with conversations with Evanta members, have helped us develop compelling agendas tailored to the specific needs of our CIO communities.

We are excited to offer a sneak peek into some of the thought-provoking sessions and visionary speakers on the agendas this season.

1. Sustainability & Digital Acceleration — A Journey of People, Data and Technology  at the UK & Ireland CIO Executive Summit

In this keynote session, Kirsty Bennett, CIO of Bentley Motors, will discuss Bentley’s digital journey through the 'Beyond100' strategy. She will highlight the critical factors for successful digital adoption and scalability and how to engage new generations in leveraging digital capabilities.

1. The Ferrero Effect — Unveiling the Secrets of Sweet Success at the Benelux CIO Executive Summit

Jörg Behrend, Group CITO of Ferrero will share real-world examples of how he is turning business vision into an IT strategy at Ferrero. He will discuss how to foster collaboration and alignment between business and IT functions, effective communication channels and tactics, and ways to leverage technology as a strategic enabler to achieve organisational success.

1. From Buzzword to Boardroom — Lessons from DB Regio at the DACH CIO Executive Summit

As an industry leader in AI adoption, Andreas Hamprecht, CIO and CDO of DB Regio, has successfully navigated the challenges of AI. During this keynote session, he will share insights on developing impactful AI use cases, demonstrating ROI, and maximising AI benefits through collaboration.

1. Enhancing Operational Resilience to Accelerate Digital Transformation of Tomorrow at the Sydney CIO Executive Summit

In this keynote presentation, Rodrigo Castillo, Chief Technology Officer of CBA, will share his strategy for transforming technology delivery at CBA. He will discuss how to build modern, secure and resilient operating models that drive business value; minimise the impact of constant change on business operations; and leverage AI for competitive advantage.

1. Leading the Digital Revolution: Unleashing Efficiency and Elevating Customer Experience at the Melbourne CIO Executive Summit

Digital transformation is imperative in today’s marketplace. In this keynote session, John Cox, Chief Technology Officer at Coles, will discuss Coles' journey in embracing digital acceleration to revolutionise its operations and customer experience. He will highlight how his team utilises AI to streamline processes and offer personalization, cultivates a culture of digital innovation and organisational productivity, and provides a seamless digital experience for customers.

These sessions offer a glimpse into the transformative discussions that will be shared by some of the foremost leaders in the industry. Whether it's leveraging AI to transform operations, building resilient and agile operating models, or fostering a culture of digital innovation, CIOs can expect to walk away from the day with actionable insights they can implement right away.

For an opportunity to be a part of the conversation, connect with peers, and share your experiences, apply to join your local CIO community today. If you are already a member, sign into MyEvanta to find your next opportunity to meet with your community.