April 22, 2025 | Zoom + LinkedIn Live
Global CIO Open Talk
Global CIO Open Talk
CIO Career and Key Competencies in 2026
Global CIO, an international IT leadership community, invites you to an online open talk, “CIO Career and Key Competencies in 2026,” held within the IT Leaders Club.
A career of an IT leader is like a chess game: it’s not just about making strong moves today, but about thinking several steps ahead.
We will explore how the CIO role is evolving in 2026 and the key competencies for long-term success, focusing on the balance between technology, business, leadership, and strategy. The session will also highlight how continuous skill development, peer exchange, and building future-ready teams help IT leaders stay ahead.
Designed for IT leaders and future IT executives who are building their leadership path.
A career of an IT leader is like a chess game: it’s not just about making strong moves today, but about thinking several steps ahead.
We will explore how the CIO role is evolving in 2026 and the key competencies for long-term success, focusing on the balance between technology, business, leadership, and strategy. The session will also highlight how continuous skill development, peer exchange, and building future-ready teams help IT leaders stay ahead.
Designed for IT leaders and future IT executives who are building their leadership path.
Join us online via Zoom.
Start time: 16:00 SAST (GMT +3).
Free participation for IT leaders from client companies.
Use your corporate email to register and wait for confirmation from Global CIO.
Vendors, IT suppliers, and developers may participate on a paid basis upon agreement with the organizer.
Questions? Contact us at feedback@globalcio.com.
Start time: 16:00 SAST (GMT +3).
Free participation for IT leaders from client companies.
Use your corporate email to register and wait for confirmation from Global CIO.
Vendors, IT suppliers, and developers may participate on a paid basis upon agreement with the organizer.
Questions? Contact us at feedback@globalcio.com.
Key Topics
- The Evolving CIO Role in 2026Explore how the CIO role is transforming in response to business demands, digital acceleration, and organizational change. Discuss new expectations, emerging responsibilities, and shifting career paths.
- Core Competencies for CIO SuccessExamine the key skills required for long-term success, including the balance between technology expertise, business acumen, leadership maturity, and strategic influence.
- CIO Perspective: Insights from Global CIO ResearchDiscover what CIOs themselves see as critical for career growth, based on insights from the Global CIO community. Explore how priorities in skills and career development are changing.
- The IT Executive Hiring Market TodayExplore current hiring trends for IT leaders, including regional differences in demand, expectations, and talent availability.
- Building Future-Ready IT TeamsDiscuss how CIOs develop resilient, future-ready teams. Explore the role of continuous learning, leadership development, and peer exchange in building sustainable IT organizations.
Bring Your Questions to the Open Talk
Want your question to be addressed during the session?
Send it in advance with the note “CIO CAREER” and join the live session to discuss it with the experts.
Send it in advance with the note “CIO CAREER” and join the live session to discuss it with the experts.
SPEAKERS
- Natalia DomashenkoСEO, NGRS (Global IT Hiring)
- Alisa PlotnikovaCommunity Leader, Global CIO
PROGRAM
16:00 - 16:20 GMT+3
Introduction & Global CIO Research Insights
Alisa Plotnikova, Community Lead, Global CIO
Opening remarks and presentation of key findings from the Global CIO community survey: what CIOs prioritize in skills development and career growth.
16:20 - 16:40 GMT+3
Hiring Trends and Insights & Interactive Discussion
Natalia Domashenko, CEO, NGRS (Global IT Hiring)
Natalia Domashenko, CEO of NGRS (Global IT Hiring), will share insights on current hiring trends, regional labor market dynamics, and what companies look for in IT leaders.
This will be followed by a moderated discussion, where Natalia answers questions and participants exchange perspectives on critical competencies, career strategies, and building future-ready teams.
This will be followed by a moderated discussion, where Natalia answers questions and participants exchange perspectives on critical competencies, career strategies, and building future-ready teams.
17:00 - 17:30 GMT+3
Q&A Session
A unique chance to engage with experts: discuss IT talent in Africa, ask questions and explore real-world hiring and retention strategies.
Global CIO Online Discussions
The shortage of qualified IT professionals is one of the most frequently discussed topics at Global CIO events.
We have already hosted panel discussions on IT job markets in Latin America, Central Asia, and MENA, featuring experts from companies such as SAP, Netflix, Globant, Careem, Blip, EPAM and others.
These sessions received excellent feedback from IT and HR leaders.
We have already hosted panel discussions on IT job markets in Latin America, Central Asia, and MENA, featuring experts from companies such as SAP, Netflix, Globant, Careem, Blip, EPAM and others.
These sessions received excellent feedback from IT and HR leaders.
About the Organizer
Global CIO is an international professional community of IT leaders, bringing together over 10,000 IT professionals from 125 countries.
The core mission of Global CIO is to unite IT leaders worldwide to consolidate practical experience, build a unique knowledge base, and foster communication among technology experts. The community has been active for over 10 years and became international in 2022. Its flagship events include the annual "Project of the Year" competition and the "Top 100 IT Leaders" initiative.
Contacts:
+998949595849
feedback@globalcio.com
+998949595849
feedback@globalcio.com