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      • “This must-attend conference included two intimate days with peers, experts and inspiring speakers helping CIOs from around the world to make the world a better place for humans, and interacting with machines driving innovation and productivity.”

        Patrik Rundquist
        CIO and CTTO, Alpiq 

      • “An engaging and informative conference, and a great opportunity to connect with colleagues from a diverse range of sectors.”

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        CDO, University of Canberra

      • “Excellent venue to engage, discuss and challenge current issues facing us all. Well worth the investment in time.”

        Mark Baddeley
        Director Emerging Technology, New Zealand Defence Force
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      There are times when the CIO has to have a cybersecurity conversation with the...

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      Make Cost Optimization Strategic, Proactive and Programatic

      To elevate IT's impact on the business, CIO must build a strategic cost optimization...

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      Using AI to Reduce Risk and Build Resilience

      The surge of interest in AI technologies has exposed organizations to a higher...

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