Global CIO Talks
"Key changes in IT in 2026. Trends for 2027"
"Key changes in IT in 2026. Trends for 2027"
2 December 2026 • Zoom & LinkedIn
- Real experienceCIOs share how 2026 played out in practice
- Cross-industry insightsPerspectives from IT leaders across sectors
- Looking to 2027Trends and priorities for the year ahead
We are pleased to invite you to take part in the online talks Key Changes in IT in 2026. Trends for 2027, from across industries will reflect on the year behind them and discuss the priorities shaping the year ahead.
As the year draws to a close, it is the right moment to take stock: which technology bets paid off, where expectations fell short, and what lessons are worth carrying forward. The speaker session brings together IT executives to share first-hand experience of 2026 and to compare views on the trends that will define 2027.
Join us to exchange practical insights with peers, benchmark your own results, and shape your IT agenda for the year to come.
As the year draws to a close, it is the right moment to take stock: which technology bets paid off, where expectations fell short, and what lessons are worth carrying forward. The speaker session brings together IT executives to share first-hand experience of 2026 and to compare views on the trends that will define 2027.
Join us to exchange practical insights with peers, benchmark your own results, and shape your IT agenda for the year to come.
VENUE: Zoom/LinkedIn
Participation is free of charge for CIO`s of customer companies.
Participation is free for IT managers of customer companies. The terms of participation of vendors, suppliers, and developers are on a paid basis and are discussed personally; please send your questions to feedback@globalcio.com
Participation is free of charge for CIO`s of customer companies.
Participation is free for IT managers of customer companies. The terms of participation of vendors, suppliers, and developers are on a paid basis and are discussed personally; please send your questions to feedback@globalcio.com
Three Good Reasons To Participate
Knowledge
The session brings together IT leaders who share first-hand experience of 2026: what worked, what didn’t, and why. You will gain a clear view of the trends shaping 2027 and leave with practical insights on AI, security, and IT strategy.
Networking
Take part in the live Q&A and put your questions directly to IT leaders. It is a chance to exchange views with fellow participants and connect with a professional community of CIOs and practitioners from across industries.
Development
The content can help you sharpen your IT strategy and prepare for the year ahead. Benchmark your experience against peers, learn from their successes and mistakes, and stay competitive in the fast-paced IT industry.
Focus on
As 2026 comes to a close, IT leaders will take an honest look at the year behind them and the challenges ahead. The panel discussion will focus on the questions that matter most for IT agendas today.
AI Beyond Pilots: Speed vs. Control
Which AI initiatives delivered measurable business impact in 2026, and which never left the pilot stage? How IT leaders scale AI agents while keeping security and governance under control.
Wins and Lessons of 2026
An honest look back at the year: which technology bets paid off in 2026, which fell short, and what IT leaders would do differently.
Sovereignty and Cyber Resilience
How dependence on vendors and cloud providers is changing IT strategy, and how to make the case for security and resilience at board level.
Talent and IT Operating Model
How AI is changing IT roles, skills, and ways of working, and what the IT organization of the future looks like.
Priorities for 2027
Where IT leaders will focus their budgets, teams, and attention in the year ahead.
PROGRAM
16:00 - 16:10
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Welcome speech from Global CIO professional IT community
16:10 - 16:25
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What Will Define IT in 2027? Trends Every CIO Should See Coming
Speaker coming soon
16:25 - 17:15
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Panel discussion “2026 in Review: What IT Leaders Learned and What Comes Next”
Panelists to be announced
17:15 - 17:30
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Q&A session
Participation is totally free!
Registration is needed
Global CIO Insights Online Conferences
Global CIO Insights is a series of online conferences organized by the Global CIO professional IT community. The events take place in Zoom and are streamed on Linkedin.
The previous online conference dedicated to AI attracted more than 1,100 visitors from 95 countries and received strong feedback from the audience and experts.
Conference Time Zones
This conference is held online.
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India (GMT+5:30) - 18:30 -
United Arab Emirates (GMT+4) - 17:00 -
Saudi Arabia (GMT+3) - 16:00 -
Russia (GMT+3) - 16:00 -
Turkey (GMT+3) - 16:00 -
Bahrain (GMT+3) - 16:00 -
Qatar (GMT+3) - 16:00 -
South Africa (GMT+2) - 15:00 -
Egypt (GMT+2) - 15:00 -
Tunisia (GMT+1) - 14:00 -
Brazil (GMT-3) - 10:00 -
Washington, USA (GMT-5) - 08:00
About Organizers
This event is held by the Global CIO Community.
The professional community Global CIO brings together over 10.000 IT professionals from 110 countries.
Our mission is to unite IT leaders worldwide, consolidate practical experience, build a unique knowledge base and foster communication among IT professionals.
In addition to CIO Compass, one of Global CIO’s flagship projects is the international Project of the Year competition.
The professional community Global CIO brings together over 10.000 IT professionals from 110 countries.
Our mission is to unite IT leaders worldwide, consolidate practical experience, build a unique knowledge base and foster communication among IT professionals.
In addition to CIO Compass, one of Global CIO’s flagship projects is the international Project of the Year competition.