CIO & IT Leaders Summit
Optimizing technology assets to drive real value
7th June 2023
Croke Park, Dublin
2023 has started with a bang. CIOs are faced with more money and new challenges as businesses lean on transformation and modernisation to ride out economic uncertainty.
But where can CIO’s make the most impact?
Join us live and in-person in Croke Park for The Business Post’s 2023 CIO & IT Leaders Summit. You will engage with technology leaders, peers and international experts to discuss the new systems and technologies on the horizon that could change the game for your organisation, hear from the trail blazers achieving real impact through data, and unpack the biggest challenges in achieving an interconnected tech stack for a complex enterprise.
The Conference in numbers
2022 Speakers
Caitriona McGuckian
Fintan Swanton
Lavinia Morris
Martin Curley
Meagan Ní Chuirc
Neil O’Hare
Niall McKeown
Niels Torm CIPP/E
Ossian Smyth
Tony Moroney
2023 Sponsors
The company we keep
Companies represented at previous events include:








2022 Agenda
Digital Leadership
We’re delighted to open our event with insights from an acclaimed technology leader. Richard shares his insights on the professionalisation of the role of IT in the enterprise, what it means to be a digital first leader in 2022 and the future of the CIO role. In his current role as CIO for Walgreen Boots, he also looks at the role of technology in retail and how it can be a driver for community healthcare.
- Why ICT governance was pivotal to the delivery of emergency accommodation to Ukrainian refugees
- How willingness was the real engine behind a human-centred service delivery
- How technology adoption enabled prompt provision of emergency services
- Evaluating the strengths and weaknesses of digital performance during the pandemic
- Combining digital, technology, mindset and culture to create a smooth digital experience
- Advancing automation to accelerate digital transformation and developing a proactive automation strategy
- Securing digital business transformation: What CIOs need to know
- What innovative, agile and adaptive architectures should you be considering?
- How to modernise sooner rather than later and how to integrate security into modernisation plans
- Are digital and data transformation initiatives feeding into customer experience?
- What are the best ways of supporting self-serving customers?
- Getting the fundamentals right: How we are transforming our back-office operations for optimal digital transformation
Enterprises have an ever-growing reliance on managed-service providers as they focus on driving business. This session will focus on security, service availability, cost efficiencies, compliance and governance with real-life examples of what’s happening within the Irish market and how “as-a-service” is becoming the new norm.
ROUNDTABLE DISCUSSIONS
How your organisation can deliver digital experiences that meet and exceed the expectations of citizens.

Thematic roundtables are interactive discussions in small groups. Moderated by seasoned industry experts and practitioners, they will address a compelling technology trend, issue, demonstration or an inspiring customer case. This is your chance to join insightful discussions to share experiences and get new and actionable ideas from peers and experts.
Summit FAQ
General Summit Questions
The summit takes place at Croke Park, Dublin. The closest accommodation is the Croke Park Hotel.
If you are interested in sponsorship opportunities, please reach out to [email protected]
We will be announcing speakers and our agenda soon. Stay tuned!
Sponsors
Please contact [email protected] for any questions regarding your sponsorship.
Ticket Questions
Please contact Jackie Bryan, Customer Manager on [email protected] or 087 055 7913.
As part of our terms and conditions, we unfortunately do not have offer refunds. We appreciate your understanding of this policy. Please do note that you can transfer your ticket to another person up to 30 days before Summit.
Yes, we offer 3 for 2, and 5 for 3 on the ticket prices.