If the world is changing every minute then technology is changing every second. Owing to the pandemic, the entire world has realized the role that technology has to offer and the extent to which it can change our lives.
As a CIO of an organization, it is important to stay up to date with the best that technology has to offer and to make sure your organization uses it to its advantage.
So how can you stay up-to-date with the latest trends of technology?
CIO conferences and events. They are the best way to learn about the latest trends, use them to your advantage, and to network with like-minded people. Here is a list of the top CIO conferences that you cannot afford to miss in 2022:
Date: 31st Jan – 2nd Feb 2022
Location: Miami, United States
A leading event for business transformation executives for the past 21 years. The event is a single destination that covers everything around strategies, technologies and ideas that you need to accelerate your business process including innovation, business transformation, customer centricity and so much more.
OPEX and business transformation leaders from the world come together every year to teach you how you and your organization can come together and adapt to the changing environment that will your business a competitive edge.
Date: Oct 10th -14th, 2022
Gitex is It is a once-in-a-year mega electronic event, electronic trade show, and conference. GITEX GLOBAL is one of the most popular technology industry gatherings in the world, bringing together thought leaders, creators, inventors, and makers to discuss, debate, and challenge new ideologies, present new products, and find future prospects.
There are three events being organized for the same
1. Date: March 9th, 2022
Location: Dubai, UAE
2. Date: May 30th, 2022
Location: Saudi Arabia
3. Date: June 2nd, 2022
Location: Qatar
For all the lovers of the tech world, this is one show that you cannot miss! During this event, the attendees will get a chance to learn the best practices in empowering citizen developers and navigating IT teams towards more complex issues. You’ll also be able to examine if your organization is ready for transformational change. Leaders will get insights on how they can drive the organization towards agility and digital transformation.
Date: To be announced
Location: Virtual
Website: Microsoft Ignite
Microsoft Ignite is a developer and IT professional conference held annually by Microsoft. It takes place in a number of places around the world. Considering the situation, it is held virtually this year. Microsoft Ignite will teach you to drive your organization to success, through MS-based solutions. The event is hosting more than 150,000 technology leaders including CEO Satya Nadella and Mitra Azizirad virtually for the 48-hour event.
Date: May 2 – 4, 2022
Location: Orlando, FL
Gartner Application Innovation and Business Solution Summit is a chance for you to hear and share the latest insights into application development, API strategies, artificial intelligence, emerging technologies, and more. The summit will cover topics such as bridging IT and business gap, Architectural models for composable business, leadership strategies, technical insights and so much more. It brings together application development leaders, application and solution architects, business technology strategists, software engineering and more.
Date: October 17-20, 2022
Location: Orlando, Florida
Website: Gartner
This Symposium is based on the idea that 2022 is the time to build on the momentum to enhance customer engagement, generate more revenue, and serve customers. Last year, over 45,000 people from all over the world gathered virtually to interact, learn, and celebrate the progress achieved by the IT community.
Date: January 31, 2022
Location: United Arab Emirates
Website: IDC Directions
IDC Directions 2022 with the theme, Thriving in Today’s Digital-First World. In the event, IDC’s thought leaders will present their expert insights and guidance on ways to find success in the new normal through digitalization. The event is made for executives, technology professionals, members of the investment community, and members involved in the management of different departments of an organization.
Date: March 23-24, 2022
Location: Virtual
Website: 600Minutes Executive IT
This event is for IT decision-makers who are looking to gain actionable insights to support their digital growth strategy this year. The 600Minutes Executive IT event will aid their journey with valuable knowledge and insights on reshaping business strategies to adapt to the current scenario through sustainable business models and technology.
Through this virtual event, you can grow your network, discover new business opportunities through insightful keynotes, panel discussions, and tailored content, and virtual 1-2-1 matchmade meetings.
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Date: March 29-30, 2022
Location: Cambridge, Massachusetts
Website: EMTech Digital
EmTech Digital is an annual event hosted by MIT Technology Review on artificial intelligence (AI). This annual AI conference covers a variety of subjects is based on this year’s theme Critical AI execution 2022. EmTech Digital delivers editorially curated content to understand the implications of AI breakthroughs from the leaders in academia and business for those demanding real-world execution strategies.
EmTech Digital’s annual review of the business impact of artificial intelligence involves presentations and interviews with world leaders in AI—including business executives, researchers, policymakers, and entrepreneurs about their ideas and discoveries.
Date: May 22-23, 2022
Location: MIT Sloan Samberg Center and Wong Auditorium
The hybrid 19th annual MIT Sloan CIO Symposium focused on the theme of Digital Ecosystems: Reshaping the Future of Business? The Symposium offers a unique learning environment by bringing together the academic thought leadership of MIT with the in-the-trenches experience of leading global CIOs and industry experts. Panel topics include: The Most Impactful Technology Trends in the Decade Ahead, The Future of Cloud; Digital Leadership: Collaboration between CIOs, CDOs and CEOs; An Ethical Framework for AI and Digital Innovation; How AI Powers Digital Ecosystems; Mastering Talent & Learning in Today’s Digital Ecosystems; Planning for the Unknown Unknowns, how do enterprises respond to paradigm shifts?; Unlocking New Digital Value: Organizational Surgery Required; Cybersecurity: Balancing Security and Compliance.
Date: To be announced
Location: To be announced
Website: SAP Sapphire
SAP Sapphire is an annual conference for SAP users and associates. SAP is a global tech provider that specializes in software. Thousands of participants meet for three days to hear the new SAP application updates, see software roadmaps, attend SAP technology and planning workshops, take SAP education classes, and network with other customers and partners.
The conference involves keynotes where SAP leaders, corporate associates, celebrities, and consumers share product updates, showcase solutions, and discuss how they use SAP technologies in their businesses. Sapphire Now attendees take part in the event to hear about the latest SAP product and policy news, participate in SAP technical education workshops, meet with SAP suppliers who exhibit their products and services, and network with SAP leaders, partners, and consumers.
Date: May 10-11, 2022
Location: Virtual
Website: IBM Think
Businesses are in the midst of rapid and unpredictable change. Hybrid cloud and AI are the foundation of smarter business so it is important for businesses now to learn how to use these technologies to their advantage. IBM Think 2022 will help you learn how to adapt to the new world through transformation, automation, and modernization.
Reasons to join Think 2022:
Date: June 14-16, 2022
Location: Madrid, Spain
Website: Digital Enterprise Show
The main goal of the Digital Enterprise Show is to enable digital business transformation with the help of cutting-edge technologies and top-notch speakers. This event is perfect for CIOs who want to generate business, promote their brand and form business relationships with relevant stakeholders. The show is based on AI, IoT, Cloud, Cybersecurity, AR/VR, Data Analytics, Mar&AdTech, 5G, Digital Marketing, and Industry 4.0.
Also read: The Conundrum of Digitization, Digitalization, and Digital Transformation
Date: September 13-15, 2022
Location: San Francisco Bay Area,
Website: SaaStr Enterprise
Top executives and leaders driving innovation in the Cloud share their secrets and insights of their businesses at the SaaStr Enterprise. In the following aspects, this two-day experience is uniquely designed to have high-impact value:
Date: June 15-16, 2022
Location: Virtual
Website: Dublin Tech Summit
You will find the most influential tech and business leaders from across the world at the Dublin Tech Summit Virtual. For just a day, 5000 delegates, 80 speakers, and 50 partners will come together to share their knowledge, debate the latest trends, and network at the virtual event.
Date: August 15-17, 2022
Location: Virtual
Website: CIO 100 Virtual Symposium & Awards
The event guarantees that you will leave refreshed and inspired by the groundbreaking ideas shared. The Awards gathers top CIOs and senior IT leaders under a virtual roof/screen to discuss innovation, modernization, and problem-solving. This year’s speakers are Apptio Field CTO Phil Alfano and Jacobs Chief Digital and Information Officer Madhuri Andrews.
Date: December 1-2, 2022
Location: London, United Kingdom
Website: AI & Big Data Expo
The AI & Big Data Expo will feature over 125 exhibitors showcasing the latest cutting-edge technology, as well as over 100 speakers sharing their unmatched business insights and real-life experiences. The Expo will cover topics such as Business Intelligence, Deep Learning, Machine Learning, AI Algorithms, Data & Analytics, Virtual Assistants & Chatbots along with case studies.
Date: To be announced
Location: To be announced
Website: UiPath
FORWARD IV is the event to attend if you need actionable insights to accelerate your organization’s journey to becoming fully automated. The event involves both keynotes and hands-on product training. The sessions and keynotes at FORWARD IV cover topics such as governance, security, scaling, upskilling, employee and customer satisfaction, as well as the latest on the UiPath Platform. Additionally, you can connect with other automation practitioners and experts. Given the current situation, the event expects attendees to respect social distancing and will hold most of the events outdoors.
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Date: August 29 – September 1, 2022
Location: Virtual
Website: VMworld
The event will feature announcements from VMware leaders, the most recent VMware product and technology coverage, in-depth learning sessions with VMware experts, and events for customers and networking. Throughout the event, there will be entertainment, special guests, and surprise features.
Date: September 30- October 2, 2022
Location: Lviv, Ukraine
Website: ITArena
IT Arena is famous for its productive networking, business matchmaking, and festival spirit. The event involves 3 intensive conference days to inspire attendees with new solutions and ideas through 4 tracks-
Date: To be announced
Location: Las Vegas, Nevada
Website: AWS re:Invent
The Re:Invent a conference is a learning event for the cloud computing community around the world. Keynote updates, educational and certification opportunities, technical workshops, deep dives with AWS officials, collaborating with supporters, and much more are all part of the event.
Date: To be announced
Location: To Be Announced
Website: Google Cloud
This event is for CIOs who are looking to learn how to transform their businesses with Google Cloud. The attendees can connect with experts on the same subject to get inspired and expand their knowledge. Google plans a whole lot of demonstrations, keynotes, boot camps, and sessions for CIOs, CEOs, and developers.
Also read: Digital Transformation Demystified !!
Date: To Be Announced
Location: To Be Announced
Website: Sapphire Ventures
Sapphire brings participants of the start-up and Global 20000 CxO communities together on a daily basis for networking, capacity building, and thought-provoking discussions. The date and location have not been announced yet.
Date: To Be Announced
Location: To Be Announced
Website: Amplify
This event is the world’s biggest gathering of product and growth experts which is organized by Amplitude. Amplify is for product teams, data scientists, marketers, consultants, and creators who want to learn how to create growth-oriented products. You’ll learn how the top organizations such as AB InBev, Imperfect Foods, and IBM use a product-led strategy to lead the game.