Modernize. Secure. Innovate. Lead with the power of Agentic-AI
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Program
IDC analysts and industry experts will share guidance on how to architect adaptive technology foundations, reduce technical debt, and operationalize AI responsibly while aligning IT with strategic business goals. Through keynote presentations, panels, and peer-led discussions, the Summit equips Poland’s CIOs with the research, frameworks, and leadership tools to build resilient, secure, and innovation-ready enterprises for 2026 and beyond.rnrnu003cspan style=u0022color: #0000ff;u0022u003eu003cstrong data-start=u0022401u0022 data-end=u0022432u0022u003eFull Agenda to Be Announcedu003c/strongu003eu003c/spanu003eu003cbr data-start=u0022432u0022 data-end=u0022435u0022 /u003eOur team is crafting a high-impact program. The agenda will appear here shortly.
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2026 Prediction
By 2027, 55% of G1000 CIOs will be tasked to create enterprise AI value playbooks, featuring expanded ROI models to define, measure, and showcase AI impact across efficiency, growth, and innovation.
2026 Prediction
By 2027, 55% of G1000 CIOs will be tasked to create enterprise AI value playbooks, featuring expanded ROI models to define, measure, and showcase AI impact across efficiency, growth, and innovation.
MAIN THEMES
The CIO as Business Strategist
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Modernization, Legacy u0026 Technical Debt
u003cspan data-teams=u0022trueu0022u003eu003cstrongu003eSimplify for Innovationu003c/strongu003e. Stop spending on maintenance and start investing in growth. Learn to manage u003cstrongu003etechnical debtu003c/strongu003e, modernize legacy architectures, and create the agility required for the 2026 digital economy.au003c/spanu003e
The Agentic AI Revolution
u003cspan data-teams=u0022trueu0022u003eu003cstrongu003eMoving from Automation to Autonomyu003c/strongu003e. Beyond chatbots: discover the power of u003cstrongu003eAgentic AIu003c/strongu003e. Scale autonomous systems with robust u003cstrongu003eAI governanceu003c/strongu003e to build a self-directed, intelligent enterprise that balances speed with oversight.au003c/spanu003e
Resilience by Design
u003cspan data-teams=u0022trueu0022u003eu003cstrongu003eFuture-Proofing against Global Disruptionu003c/strongu003e. In an era of uncertainty, u003cstrongu003ecyber resilienceu003c/strongu003e is your best defense. Implement adaptive architectures and continuity planning to withstand economic shifts and emerging cyber threats.eu003c/spanu003e
Cybersecurity, Trust u0026 Digital Sovereignty
u003cspan data-teams=u0022trueu0022u003eu003cstrongu003eSecurity as a Competitive Edgeu003c/strongu003e. Navigate the complex landscape of u003cstrongu003edata sovereigntyu003c/strongu003e and global compliance. Build a foundation of digital trust that protects your cloud operations while meeting evolving international regulations.u003c/spanu003e
Building the Intelligent Enterprise
u003cspan data-teams=u0022trueu0022u003eu003cstrongu003eScaling with Data Excellenceu003c/strongu003e. Unlock the potential of a u003cstrongu003edata-drivenu003c/strongu003e organization. Establish governed, accessible data architectures that empower AI and analytics to deliver faster, smarter business insights at scale.u003c/spanu003e
2026 Prediction
By 2027, G1000 organizations will face an up to 30% rise in underestimated AI infrastructure costs, driving CIOs to expand the scope of FinOps teams to optimize expenses and enhance business value.
IDC Analysts
Lapo Fioretti
Senior Research Analyst, Emerging Technologies and Macroeconomics
IDC
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Lapo Fioretti
Senior market intelligence analyst with 6+ years of experience specializing in emerging technologies, digital economy, and regulatory impacts. Proven expertise advising C-suite executives and technology vendors on strategic market entry, investment, and digital transformation. Skilled in delivering actionable insights, driving go-to-market strategies, and leading client engagements that support business growth and innovation.
Ewa Zborowska
Research Director
IDC
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Ewa Zborowska
Ewa Zborowska, an experienced technology professional with over two decades of expertise in the European IT services and cloud market. Since 2003, she has been a member of the IDC team, based in Warsaw, focusing on IT services research. In 2018, she joined the European team with a specific emphasis on cloud and AI.
Ms. Zborowska’s interests encompass a broad spectrum, from exploring new technology delivery models to delving into the relationship between business and IT, and understanding the societal and individual impacts of technology. She has authored numerous market publications and reports and advises on IDC projects throughout Europe. She also participates in IDC’s and third-party conferences as a keynote speaker, panelist, and moderator.
Prior to her role at IDC, Ms. Zborowska worked at Statistics Poland (formerly the Central Statistical Office) and worked at an IT company. She holds a degree in Management from the University of Łódź in Poland and has completed postgraduate studies in forecasting and foresight at Collegium Civitas University in Warsaw.
Jacek Nawrot
Senior ICT Executive
IDC
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Jacek Nawrot
Jarosław Smulski
Senior Program Manager, Systems & Infrastructure Solutions
IDC
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Jarosław Smulski
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