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 2023:
Date: 30th Jan – 1st Feb 2023
Location: Miami, United States
Website: OPEX Week Business Transformation World Summit
OPEX Week Business Transformation World Summit is a leading event for business transformation executives for the past 21 years. The event is a single destination covering everything around strategies, technologies and ideas you need to accelerate your business process, including innovation, business transformation, customer centricity, and so much more.
OPEX and business transformation leaders from around 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 16th -20th, 2023
Location: Dubai, UAE
Website: Gitex
Gitex is a once-in-a-year mega electronic event, electronic trade show, and conference. GITEX GLOBAL is one of the world’s most popular technology industry gatherings, bringing together thought leaders, creators, inventors, and makers to discuss, debate, and challenge new ideologies, present new products, and find future prospects.
Date: To be announced
Location: To be announced
Website: Future Coding Tech Roadshow: Enabling Enterprise Agility
For all the lovers of the tech world, this is one show you cannot miss! During the Future Coding Tech Roadshow: Enabling Enterprise Agility 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: Nov 15th – Non 16th, 2023
Location: To be announced
Website: Microsoft Ignite
Microsoft Ignite is a developer and IT professional conference held annually by Microsoft. It takes place in several 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 hosts over 150,000 technology leaders, including CEO Satya Nadella and Mitra Azizirad, virtually for the 48-hour event.
Date: May 22nd – 24th, 2023
Location: Las Vegas, Nevada, USA
Website: Gartner Application Innovation and Business Solution Summit
This event is a chance 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 the IT and business gaps, 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 18th-19th, 2023
Location: Orlando, Florida
Website: Gartner IT Symposium/Xpo
The Gartner IT Symposium/Xpo in 2023 is based on the idea that 2023 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.
The top 5 sessions at the conference that CIOs and IT executives attended were:
Date: To be announced
Location: To be announced
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 for executives, technology professionals, members of the investment community, and members involved in managing different departments of an organization.
Also read: A Comprehensive Glossary of Digital Transformation Terms
Date: May 02nd-03rd, 2023
Location: Cambridge, Massachusetts, USA
Website: EmTech Digital
EmTech Digital is an annual event hosted by MIT Technology Review on artificial intelligence (AI). MIT Technology Review’s EmTech Digital conference focuses on the implementation and impact of artificial intelligence on business and society. It covers the practical, technical, and social applications of AI and features leading figures in the field.
Date: May 15th-16th, 2023
Location: Cambridge, MA
Website: MIT Sloan CIO Symposium
The hybrid 20th annual MIT Sloan CIO Symposium focused on 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 09th -11th, 2023
Location: Orlando, FL
Website: IBM Think 2023
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 2023 will help you learn how to adapt to the new world through transformation, automation, and modernization.
Reasons to join Think 2023:
Date: June 13th-15th, 2023
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 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 6th-8th, 2023
Location: San Francisco Bay Area
Website: SaaStr Enterprise
Top executives and leaders driving innovation in the Cloud share the 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: May 31st – June 01st, 2023
Location: RDS, Dublin
Website: Dublin Tech Summit
You will find the most influential tech and business leaders worldwide at the Dublin Tech Summit Virtual. 5000 delegates, 80 speakers, and 50 partners will come together for just a day to share their knowledge, debate the latest trends, and network at the virtual event.
Date: To be announced
Location: Virtual
Website: CIO 100 Virtual Symposium & Awards
The event guarantees you will be refreshed and inspired by the groundbreaking ideas shared. The Awards gather 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: Nov 30th – Dec 1st, 2023
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 and 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, and 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, and 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: To be announced
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: Sep 20th-Oct 1st, 2023
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
This event is for CIOs 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 many 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: Amplify
This event is the world’s biggest gathering of product and growth experts 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 top organizations such as AB InBev, Imperfect Foods, and IBM use a product-led strategy to lead the game.