Conference Description
Key Takeaways
- Executive gathering for CIOs, CTOs and COOs from large enterprises and government agencies across the Netherlands, Belgium and Luxembourg
- Sector-specific sessions covering AI and trust in financial services, digital sovereignty in government IT, and end-to-end transformation in automotive manufacturing
- Data protection, cybersecurity and regulatory compliance addressed as cross-cutting themes
- Sponsors include Workato, SnapLogic, SUSE, Motorola, Resolve and Blau
About the Event
CIO Benelux brings together senior IT leaders from the Netherlands, Belgium and Luxembourg for a day of keynotes, panel discussions and networking at the Sofitel Brussels Europe Hotel on October 21, 2026. The event focuses on strategic IT leadership and digital transformation challenges facing large enterprises and government organisations in the region.
The format centres on high-level knowledge sharing rather than technical workshops, with sessions designed to facilitate discussion between IT decision-makers and solution providers.
Sector-Specific Digital Transformation
The programme addresses digital transformation through an industry lens. Financial services sessions examine the relationship between AI adoption, data governance and maintaining customer trust. Government IT discussions focus on digital sovereignty and modernisation, exploring how public sector organisations can maintain control over critical systems and data while updating legacy infrastructure.
Automotive manufacturing content covers end-to-end digital process transformation, while retail sessions address customer loyalty strategies in digital-first environments. This sector-specific approach allows attendees to engage with transformation challenges relevant to their operating context.
Data Protection and Cybersecurity
Cross-cutting discussions address data protection and cybersecurity as foundational concerns for digital transformation initiatives. Sessions explore how organisations can build trust in AI and data-driven solutions while meeting regulatory compliance requirements. These themes connect to the broader challenge of balancing innovation with risk management across all represented sectors.
Who Should Attend
CIO Benelux targets senior IT executives from large enterprises and government agencies in the Benelux region. The event is designed for CIOs, CTOs, COOs and other technology leaders responsible for digital transformation strategy, IT modernisation and data governance. Attendees typically represent organisations in financial services, government, manufacturing, retail and technology sectors, with roles spanning IT departments, digital transformation teams and executive management.