CIO Summit

The past two years have been marked by the rising enthusiasm of business executives for the opportunities and promises presented by GenAI to reimagine business and operating models and drive sustainable business value. What stands out in EMEA is that an overwhelming 99% of CEOs have identified "using AI responsibly" as a paramount priority for their organizations. However, only 13% of the proofs of concept run by organizations in the past 12 months successfully made it to production. Are your Board and C-Suite Team of CIOs, CTOs, and CXOs ready for AI value realization? In this session we will provide an overview of the Digital Market and Share best practices for achieving sustainable digital business value in 2025 and beyond.

As IT environments grow in complexity, organizations face increasing challenges in maintaining security, compliance, and operational efficiency. Artificial Intelligence (AI)-driven automation is transforming endpoint management, enabling proactive threat mitigation, intelligent decision-making, and streamlined operations. In this session, we will explore how HCL BigFix leverages AI and automation to enhance endpoint security, reduce manual effort, and improve IT responsiveness. We will be joined by Cristian Racu Deputy - CEO of Biroul de Credit, who will share real-world insights on how their organization successfully implemented BigFix to achieve greater visibility, automation, and resilience in their IT operations. Join us to discover how AI-driven automation is reshaping endpoint management and empowering IT teams to work smarter, not harder! 

Key Points:

- The Growing Complexity of IT Operations – Challenges in managing endpoints at scale. 

- AI and Automation in Endpoint Management – How BigFix uses AI to drive efficiency and security. 

- Proactive Threat Mitigation – Reducing risk through intelligent automation and real-time response. 

- Customer Success Story – Cristian Racu Deputy CEO, Biroul de Credit, shares how BigFix transformed their IT operations. 

- Lessons Learned & Future Outlook – Best practices and emerging trends in AI-driven IT automation.

The rapid adoption of AI and Large Language Models (LLMs) has transformed businesses, unlocking unprecedented opportunities. However, this technological evolution has also introduced new vulnerabilities, exposing organizations to potential threats from malicious actors. Many of the risks familiar to traditional web and API applications, such as injections and data exfiltration, are now being adapted to exploit LLMs, alongside unique challenges stemming from how these models operate. In this session, we explore how Cloudflare is addressing these challenges by not only developing advanced security solutions to mitigate these vulnerabilities but also leveraging AI and LLMs to strengthen and safeguard organizational environments. Join us as we dive into the innovations driving a secure AI-powered future.

This panel will explore how CIOs can lead enterprise-wide AI adoption to drive innovation and operational efficiency. Experts will discuss strategies for integrating AI into business processes, overcoming adoption challenges, and ensuring alignment with organizational goals.

This session will explore critical strategies for safeguarding sensitive data while empowering data-driven decision-making. The presentation will focus on balancing secure access with usability, implementing advanced cybersecurity measures, and mitigating risks in analytics processes. It will also address compliance with regulations, innovations in data protection technologies, and the importance of collaboration between IT and business units.

What if building cars was just the beginning? Let's see how Hub Digital Renault Romania is creating an industrial metaverse and using AI to develop smarter, fully connected vehicles, designed with the customer in mind.

We live in an era where data is one of the most valuable assets a business or a person can have. We need to realize that cybersecurity is not just a concern—it’s a necessity. Businesses, regardless of their size, are constantly under threats and attacks from cybercriminals who are looking to steal data, disrupt operations, and cause financial damage. Bitdefender is not just a cybersecurity company, it is a pioneer shaping the future of digital security through innovation, education, and cutting-edge technology. Bitdefender continues to push the boundaries of cybersecurity by investing heavily in AI, automation, and proactive threat detection, incident, and response. Attendees will gain valuable insights into how Bitdefender can streamline security operations, enhance compliance, and improve overall business resilience in a digital-first world.

We will present how to unlock data insights and collect the real value of AI through innovative, scalable, and secure solutions while driving efficiency and sustainability across many industries. As AI applications evolve, the technology supporting them is developing as well, to adapt to new expectations while accelerating and enabling AI deployment everywhere, from edge to cloud. Lenovo and Intel® have teamed up to deliver purpose-built solutions designed specifically for AI inferencing applications.

Highlighting a partnership with Byte Soft, Romanian compliance and reporting solutions provider, with Lenovo AI Innovators Partners Ecosystem, we demonstrate real-world value in banking and other industries by using AI to uncover insights, while ensuring regulatory compliance.

Join a discussion topic that best meets your needs. Facilitated by our partner & IDC subject matter experts, take a deep dive into ideas, common questions, and prove solutions in an interactive, peer-sharing environment.

• Connect 1 - Vulnerability management, cybersecurity as a competitive advantage - is your organization keeping up, and is it a realistic goal for CIOs? – Wojciech Wilk, HCL Software
• Connect 2 – AI-powered AML Compliance Automation for Banks - streamline compliance processes, reduce operational risks, and ensure full regulatory adherence – Mădălin Florescu, Lenovo & Emilia Jeleriu, Smart Byte Soft
• Connect 3 - Beyond Cloud: Rethinking Infrastructure Strategy with Hybrid, On-Premises, and Multicloud Models - Dragoș Dan, HPE
• Connect 4 - Data-driven Transformation: How to unlock Insights with Advanced Analytics and Machine Learning - Giovanni Cervellati, IDC Europe