Athens/Vienna, December 3, 2013 – On April 10 and 11, 2014, leading technology professionals will gather in Vienna for the renowned CIO Summit, organized by the international market research and consulting company IDC. The event offers CIOs the opportunity to discuss a wide range of IT-related topics – from current strategy issues to the vision for the future. The event will be held at the Ritz-Carlton Hotel in Vienna. The CIO Summit 2014 program also emphasizes business topics, such as IT as a means of generating revenue, selecting and developing future leaders, as well as creating effective trusting relationships with other CxOs. During the two days, discussions will be held on the progress of 3rd Platform technologies, which consists of cloud computing, mobility, big data and social media. “The CIO Summit provides an opportunity for IT leaders to discuss the future of their industry, share their experiences and examine technology challenges,” says Jan Široký, regional director, IDC Central & Eastern Europe. “In addition to the business and technology side, participants also have the opportunity to meet other industry colleagues from the wider Central and Eastern Europe region.” The CIO Summit will welcome prominent speakers, such as Alexander Bard, Swedish philosopher and political activist, and Mark Gallagher, Formula 1 Executive and former CEO of Cosworth. The CIO Summit will be a highly interactive, panel-based format. The panels will be chaired by CIOs from IKEA, Danone, OMV, Orange, Porsche, and SaxoBank, as well as other leading companies. The discussions will be moderated by leading IDC analysts and executives.
What participants said at CIO Summit 2013
Excellent event – excellent panel, cross-industry and cross-regional exchange of ideas and experiences, top star speaker!” – Bernd Datler, ASFINAG Maut Service, Austria “A very interesting program was created. I liked the variety of presentations and discussions that covered, in several cases, non-technological areas. Many presenters managed to mobilize the audience.” – Pal Kerekfy, Deloitte Central Europe “The CIO Summit was a good opportunity to expand my professional network. Important exchange of ideas. Thank you to the speakers for sharing so much information!” – Tina Berezhnaya, Russia Today Television
About IDC.
International Data Corporation (IDC) is the world's leading provider of market intelligence, consulting, and events for the information technology, telecommunications, and consumer technology markets. IDC helps IT professionals, business executives, and investors make data-driven decisions about their markets and business strategies. More than 1,000 IDC analysts provide global, regional, and local expertise on technology, opportunities, and industry trends in more than 110 countries. For more than 49 years, IDC has provided strategic guidance to help clients achieve their business goals. IDC is a subsidiary of IDG, a global leader in technology media, research, and events. Learn more about IDC at www.idc.com.
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