8:30 - 9:00
Arrival, registration and breakfast networking
The event will begin with an informal networking session over a continental breakfast. This gives the attendees the opportunity to begin expanding their networks, break into small groups and begin to discuss their biggest challenges as well as to exchange ideas.
9:00 - 9:05
Introduction from The Network Group
An overview: how can you make the most of our networking software, today. Our SNS software, unique to the industry, guarantees the most effective use of your time. Use our software to design a personalised agenda and arrange quality one-to-one meetings.
09:05 - 09:10
Chairperson’s opening remarks
An overview of the changing role of the CIO and your welcome address from the chairperson.
9:10 - 10:00
Keynote: Optimising the strategic role of the CIO for business growth
- How has the role of the CIO changed and how can they adapt to cement long-term financial success
- How to position the IT function and imbed them into wider strategy to avoid stovepiping
- Top 5 do’s and don’ts for an agile technology strategy
09:35 - 10:00
A cloud of uncertainty: How to utilise the cloud and best support your applications
- Cloud chaos: Refining and selecting applications for cloud integration, for the public and private premises
- How to navigate increasing risks as you become dependent on the cloud from a contractual side
- 1 size doesn't fit all: rationalising and transforming parts to the cloud
10:00 - 10:40
Panel debate: Lessons learnt from COVID 19 - How can we equip our company’s technological infrastructure to reduce the risks of future crises?
- Where did the technology function fall short against mass disruption?
- The repercussions of coronavirus on priorities, budgets and skills
- Getting back to business, applying new technologies and improving the IT ecosystem for flexible working in the wake of turmoil
Bharat Madan, Commercial Director, New Markets and Applications, Aperam
10:40 - 11:00
Coffee break and networking
11:00 - 11:25
Workshop 1
Hosted by Verizon
11:25 - 11:50
Networking
11:50 - 12:15
Workshop 2
AI & Machine Learning
12:15 - 12:40
Networking
12:40 - 13:05
Workshop 3
Agile Digital Transformation
11:00-13:05
One-to-One meetings
Intelligently matched one-to-one meetings:
- Cloud
- BI/analytics
- Digitalisation/digital marketing
- Customer relationship/experience
- IoT
- Security
- Mobile
- Enterprise applications
- Legacy modernisation
- Infrastructure and data centre
- Unified communications
- RPA
- ERP
- Networking, voice and data communications
13:05 - 14:00
Networking lunch
Stream 1 - How to drive business growth through technology
14:00 - 14:25
Case study: trials and triumphs from the digital revolution at Royal HaskoningDHV
- An overview of the digital transformation journey
- New concepts and technology in place and underway
- The hurdles in adopting new applications and processes
Wouter Crul, Corporate Director, Innovation and Digital Services, Royal HaskoningDHV
Stream 2 - Management of your tools
14:00 - 14:25
How can we navigate increasing quantities of available data whilst maintaining optimal ethical standards?
- How can we utilise our customer’s data to deliver better value?
- Legal and ethical risks in handling private information
- How to keep with regulatory boundaries in the way we use and manage data
Stream 1 - How to drive business growth through technology
14:25 - 14:50
Case study: an IT enabled business model – The role of technology in driving mass marketing
- Hurdles and successes in the adoption of new digital technology
- How to increase capabilities while reducing costs
- Lessons learnt for implementation of tech in wider business functions
Aparna Sundaresh, Global Vice-President, Portfolio and Digital Transformation, Unilever
Stream 2 - Management of your tools
14:25 - 14:50
Network technology: how to tool select and create value for businesses
- How to utilise data in refining online tools and performance for the customer experience
- Interconnectivity: reducing costs and increasing value through enabling your staff
- How to optimise data exchange with your products
Stream 1 - How to drive business growth through technology
14:50 - 15:15
How to use technology to drive sustainability in your business
- How to create KPIs for sustainability
- Applications and processes to increase your sustainability measure
- How to utilise sustainability to drive client engagement
Stream 2 - Management of your tools
14:50 - 15:15
Case study: How systems are integrated in a large-scale acquisition
- Tool selection: how to rationalise your applications and maintain agility
- How to align company skills and culture
- Best practice when making the cut-throat decisions in tool selection
15:15 - 15:25
Coffee break and networking
15:25 - 15:50
Workshop 4
Multi-Cloud Management
15:50 - 16:15
Networking
16:15 - 16:40
Workshop 5
Mainframe, Cloud and Hybrid IT
16:40 - 17:05
Networking
15:25 - 17:05
One-to-One meetings
Intelligently matched one-to-one meetings:
- Cloud
- BI/analytics
- Digitalisation/digital marketing
- Customer relationship/experience
- IoT
- Security
- Mobile
- Enterprise applications
- Legacy modernisation
- Infrastructure and data centre
- Unified communications
- RPA
- ERP
- Networking, voice and data communications
17:05 - 17:35
How to maximise cyber security and mitigate risk in a time of increasingly sophisticated attacks
- Regulation and compliance: Your culpabilities in data security and the consequences in a security breach
- How to embed security into processes
- How to utilise AI for data security
17:35 - 17:40
Chairperson’s closing remarks
A reflection on today’s discussions, and thank you to our audience and speakers.
17:50 - 19:30
LIVE: UEFA football showing, drinks and appetisers
19:30
Gala dinner featuring the after-dinner speaker
8:30 - 9:00
Morning registration & breakfast
Informal networking over breakfast before the sessions begin
09:00 - 09:05
Opening remarks from the chairperson
A welcome from the chairperson
9:05 - 9:40
Panel Debate: Best tools and practice in optimising systems and integration
- How to utilise data analytics to ensure the performance of your tools are cost effective and business beneficial
- Landscape of available software and challenges in utilisation
- Management of API and APM tools and applications
Henk Kolk, CIO, NN Group
9:40 - 10:00
Innovation in applying Artificial Intelligence across IT business models
- How and when to make cost reduction through Artificial Intelligence
- How to select technology in an oversaturated environment
- Case study: successful and innovative ways in applying AI
10:00 - 10:40
How to apply new technology to my business models: pITch-off
In a saturated world of developing technology, it can be difficult to see what would work best for you, in both the short and long-term. Here, companies will give 10-minute summaries on new tools that they have found useful and implemented, including the hurdles and their expected future gains.
AI for automating tags and assigning content bias: Tom Wuytack, CIO, Belga News Agency
10:40 - 11:00
Coffee break and networking
11:00 - 11:25
Workshop 6
Enterprise Software Support
11:25 - 11:50
Networking
11:50 - 12:15
Workshop 7
Automation & DevOps
12:15 - 12:40
Networking
12:40 - 13:05
Workshop 8
RPA
11:00-13:05
One-to-One meetings
Intelligently matched one-to-one meetings:
- Cloud
- BI/analytics
- Digitalisation/digital marketing
- Customer relationship/experience
- IoT
- Security
- Mobile
- Enterprise applications
- Legacy modernisation
- Infrastructure and data centre
- Unified communications
- RPA
- ERP
- Networking, voice and data communications
13:05-14:00
Networking Lunch
14:00 - 14:20
How to enable your business through the skills and culture of the IT function
- How to coach staff on the implementation new technologies and new ways of working
- Which skills should be most sought after on your team?
- The future of the IT skills: nurturing in-house talent, sourcing skilled professionals and outsourcing functions
14:20 - 15:00
Roundtable discussions
Join group discussions with your peers on some of the most challenging and significant topics of today —please confirm attendance prior to the session beginning. Each host will facilitate the discussion and give a short roundup of key findings during the wrap up session.
Roundtable 1: Resource education
Roundtable 2: Cyber security risks and resolutions
Roundtable 3: Integration of tools
Pascale Cornut, CIO, Kendrion
Roundtable 4: How to use technology to drive sustainability
15:00 - 15:10
Roundtable wrap-up by the chairperson
15:10 - 16:30
Work Zone
All of your event areas will be available or catch-up with your emails or finish any interesting discussions you had. Refreshments will be provided, as well as private seating areas.
16:30