Economic volatility is affecting technology projects around the world. Some have been delayed, some accelerated, and others cancelled. In this keynote, we’ll dive into macro-economic and geopolitical issues such as inflation, tariffs, wars, and cautious business sentiment, the impact these issues have on organizations, and the role that C-level changes in technology play in the big picture.

What is the CIO’s strategic agenda for the next 24 months? SAPinsider will share new research data on what’s shaping the CIO agenda — from integration to AI adoption to IT cost pressures — followed by a lively discussion with senior technology leaders. We’ll dig into the complexities of these different, and often competing, priorities and explore how you can successfully navigate your own priority list over the next year.

Following the CIO Agenda panel we’ll work together in roundtable groups to identify the top issues on your own agenda for the coming year and the challenges and opportunities you see. Then each table will present their priorities and discuss them with the whole group.

SAP S/4HANA is more than a migration — it's a business reinvention lever. In this open, high-trust roundtable, SAPinsider will first explain our research on real adoption rates for SAP S/4HANA, RISE, and Cloud solutions, then senior IT leaders will share what’s worked, what hasn’t, and what they would do differently if starting today. This is your chance to gain unfiltered insight into how CIOs are navigating complexity, accelerating value realization, and aligning SAP transformation with board-level goals.

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Enterprise value from SAP doesn’t come from the software alone – it comes from the strength of the agreement and the relationship. In this discussion, CIOs share hard-won insights from negotiating and managing high-stakes SAP agreements that build in value, flexibility, and predictability. From indirect access and license optimization to renewal protections and long-term flexibility, you’ll walk away with peer tested strategies to lower costs, maximize ROI, and minimize risk in your next SAP agreement and turn SAP from a vendor into a strategic partner.

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The journey to the cloud can be long and winding. Successfully navigating an end-to-end cloud journey requires aligning cloud strategy with business goals, mitigating risk, and building the right capabilities. In this peer-led discussion, you’ll hear practical advice from your peers who’ve made the move and learned the lessons — and share your own perspective on what it takes to architect for agility, resilience, and scale.

Digital transformation starts with data — but most enterprises are still grappling with fragmentation, governance gaps, and outdated architecture. In this session, CIOs and data leaders reveal how they’re future proofing their data strategy to unlock real-time intelligence, power generative AI, and drive faster, smarter decisions across the business. Equip yourself with practical approaches for building a future-ready data core — from architecture to ownership to business alignment.

While many organizations have AI strategies, few have crossed the chasm to sustained impact. This session explores what it takes to move from proof of concept to operational scale — aligning talent, technology, and governance to turn AI from vision into measurable business value.  You’ll hear how leading enterprises are embedding AI into execution — not just roadmaps — to drive results across lines of business.

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We’re past the hype — and into the hard choices. This keynote offers an unfiltered look at the AI forces reshaping enterprise value, competitive dynamics, and leadership priorities. From agentic systems to adaptive enterprises, discover what trends matter most — and what actions senior IT leaders must take to stay ahead of the curve.  Expect bold predictions, real-world implications, and a candid look at what separates tech experimentation from true transformation.

As AI reshapes the enterprise, it’s also transforming the threat landscape — from deepfakes and automated attacks to insider risk and data poisoning. In this fireside chat, security and technology leaders unpack how they’re evolving their cyber strategy to match the scale and speed of AI-driven change. Hear how forward-thinking organizations are balancing innovation with protection, and where CIOs and CISOs are aligning to safeguard trust, resilience, and continuity.

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AI is not just changing how we work — it’s reshaping who does the work, and what roles technology leaders must now play. This session promises a lively discussion on how the CIO is becoming a key player in talent strategy: driving workforce planning, redefining skills, and reshaping the structure of IT itself. We’ll explore how AI adoption is transforming leadership, team dynamics, and organizational design — and what CIOs must do to lead both people and platforms through this next wave of enterprise change.

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What will define technology leadership over the next 24–36 months? In this panel, enterprise technology executives look ahead — sharing predictions, priorities, and hard-won insights on what it will take to lead through accelerating AI, platform shifts, and the reinvention of enterprise IT. Expect a candid conversation on what's coming — and what CIOs must start planning for now to stay ahead of both opportunity and disruption.

In this closing panel, we’ll synthesize key takeaways from the event and look ahead to what’s next. Hear final insights from our TEF partners and leaders as we shape the future topics, questions, and innovations that will define the enterprise tech agenda in the future.