Nordic CIO Executive Summit

Nordics Executive Summit Governing Body members host this dinner for attendees to kickoff the event with peer networking and an inspirational "Leadership Jam" with one of the the world’s leading Business Philosophers, Anders Indset. 

Indset's leadership jams are intimate and inspiring sessions that will open you up for a fresh “Weltanschauung”—a new perception of how we see the world. A short, mind-opening jam will take you through the “Forces of Change” and what got us to now. Indset outlines what technological pivotal change lies ahead, how you can learn how to cope with permanent revolution and change, and to expect the unexpected by applying practical philosophy. 

Many CIOs and CISOs come from a technology background, and as such must form new habits in order to behave like – and be perceived as – a business leader. Join Kenneth Verlage, vice president and head of business development for PostNord, as he explores his professional journey from tech manager to business manager. As digitalization moves the core value of companies from physical to digital, the value of understanding both IT and business gave Verlage a golden opportunity to become the CEO’s right hand in business and finally make the difference he always wanted to.

Fredrik Östbye hears it all the time in his role at Grundfos—what’s the difference between a chief information officer and a chief digital officer? How do the two roles fit together? Can’t one person just do both jobs? The answers, Östbye found, lie in the working relationships he's built with his digital partners and how they’ve integrated their skillsets into the individual functions. In this presentation, he will explore the evolution of the CIO/CDO partnership at Grundfos. Hear how putting the right infrastructure in place can drive new offerings, and how you can organize your team to effectively execute a digital transformation.

Soon, AI will be found in every job, in every profession, in every industry around the world. When machines do everything, lots of people wonder “What will we do?” That’s why Cognizant now proposes a list of 21 new jobs of the future. Say hello to the data detective, the ethical sourcing officer, and the AI business development manager. In this new world, executives have shifted how they view and address digitization; most have now moved from what to how. Join this discussion between Cognizant and Swedbank to explore how Swedbank has transformed itself towards true customer-centricity across the whole organization.

In this age of constant transformation, failure is a necessary component in any business. The most dynamic, change-enabled executives know that to be successful you have to fail often and fast. Come to this interactive discussion prepared to share, find solace and explore the dark and light sides of overcoming. Build new connections with your peers by exploring strategies for leading a more resilient organization. Share best practices for turning yesterday’s pitfalls into tomorrow’s successes.

Executive boardrooms are intimate and interactive sessions designed to foster dynamic dialogue around a specific, strategic topic. These private, closed-door discussions encourage attendee participation and are limited to 15 attendees. To reserve your seat, please contact: Lucy Guille at +44 1784 267397 or lucy.guille@gartner.com. 

Do you feel prepared to lead the enterprise into the future? If you’re not willing to take risks and disrupt yourself, you’ve likely already been left behind. NCC Industry moves quite a bit faster than most large organizations, and their innovation incubator has made finding and testing new business concepts a part of the company’s DNA. Anders Torell will share strategies for making technology a change-enabler, getting big things done even within the confines of an analog system, and leading the business into the next era of disruption.

Examine the reasons IT organisations face challenges in transforming themselves, and explore how metrics can enable you to accelerate change. Firaas Rashid, EMEA CTO for AppDynamics, will share lessons learned from his experiences using technology and data to drive outcomes. Learn about the actions you need to take to guarantee your transformation goals.

The world digitizes and cyber dependency grows. Even the most traditional industries are tying their income streams to data and connected world. At the same time the threat landscape evolves and cyber incidents shake the bottom line. Whether it is intellectual property or personal data leakage, business disruption or financial fraud, how can you ensure preparation and resilience are integral pieces of your security program? Join your peers for a frank discussion about best practices in incident response and the CISO’s role in preparing the business for any eventuality.

Executive boardrooms are intimate and interactive sessions designed to foster dynamic dialogue around a specific, strategic topic. These private, closed-door discussions encourage attendee participation and are limited to 15 attendees. To reserve your seat, please contact: Lucy Guille at +44 1784 267397 or lucy.guille@gartner.com. 

Leading Business Philosopher Anders Indset bridges the philosophy of the past with the technology and science of tomorrow. Rediscover the lost "Art of Thinking,” the value of a different mindset, and a change of perception. CIOs and CISOs must step up and become “Leaders of Change” and “Curators of Compassion," and recognize that success in this era is about finding a digital mindset and coping with the speed of exponential technologies. Because there is actually no such thing as digital transformation—the change is permanent. Join Indset as he shows how leaders can cope with the 21st century.