Shaping the new tomorrow
18.3.2026 | HYBRID EVENT
Clarion Airport, Vantaa
#cionordic
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As we again embark into the next era of digital business, the role of IT leaders in shaping our organizational strategy and vision has never been more pivotal.
the CIO's role is evolving from technology leader to strategic architect — shaping resilient, purpose-driven, and performance-focused organizations. In an era of constant change and rising expectations, CIOs are uniquely positioned to lead with intention. This means building future-fit businesses, scaling innovation with impact, and ensuring that technology investments deliver measurable outcomes.
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Welcome to join us! This is your opportunity to connect with peers, challenge assumptions, and redefine what success looks like in a digitally driven, purpose-led economy.
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See you @ Nordic CIO!
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The CIO and IT Executive gathering of the year
- 2026 LIVE in Vantaa!
Future Fit Business
THEMES
CIO NORDIC 2026
Purpose Driven Innovation
Measurable Business Impact
MODERATORS 2026
PETER NYMAN
JOURNALIST, TV-HOST
Peter Nyman is a well-known, charismatic and experienced TV-anchor and business event moderator. He is a journalist, news-anchor and media professional that coaches on three languages. Peter has run communication trainings for business directors- and experts for years, but speaks about communication skills also to bigger audiences.
JANNE VOLOTINEN
CO-HOST
Janne is Channel Director at Fortinet. With more than a decade of experience in the technology industry working with variety of solution areas, Janne has an extensive background in Security and Networking. With keen focus on securing digital transformation journeys and leveraging technology, he is passionate about solving complex challenges.
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2026 FIRST KEYNOTE SPEAKERS ANNOUNCED
GARY FOOTE
CIO, HEAD OF OPERATIONS, ESG & 4 × CIO 100 HONOUREE | MONEYGRAM HAAS F1 TEAM (UK)
Gary Foote is the CIO and Head of Operations & ESG at the MoneyGram Haas Formula 1 Team, leading global technology, enterprise systems, and sustainability across the team’s international footprint. With over 20 years in Formula 1— including roles at Mercedes-Benz F1, Brawn GP, and Honda Racing— he brings deep experience in digital leadership, high-performance operations, and cybersecurity. Reporting directly to the Team Principal, Gary drives agility, risk management, and transformation in one of the world’s most competitive and data-intensive environments. He’s known for aligning IT and ESG with strategic business goals while leading lean, high-impact teams.
A BCS Fellow and four-time CIO 100 Honouree, Gary is also a passionate STEM advocate and advisor in education and governance.
MONICA VERMA
HACKER, CISO, FOUNDER & CEO, TOP 3 CISO IN EMEA, MULTIPLE AWARD-WINNER SECURITY LEADER & TOP 50 WOMEN IN TECH (UK)
Monica Verma is a leading spokesperson on Artificial Intelligence, Leadership and Cybersecurity. She is a committed and passionate technology and security leader, a Chief Information Security Officer (CISO), and an engaging keynote speaker with ca. 20 years of experience in the tech and cybersecurity industries. Recognized as a 2019 Best Security Advisor, 2022 Top 50 Women in Tech, and 2023 Top 3 CISO in EMEA, Monica brings award-winning leadership and deep industry insight to every stage. She is the Founder and CEO of Cyber Foyer and MonicaTalksCyber, initiatives that have built a thriving global community of over 30,000 professionals around cybersecurity, AI and leadership. A Certified Qualified Technology Expert (QTE) and former board member of the Cloud Security Alliance, Monica is known for making complex security and AI topics accessible, practical and inspiring—empowering leaders to drive secure digital transformation.
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And that’s just the beginning – more speakers on the way!
WHO ATTENDS
CIOs
Chief information officers
CDOs
Chief data officers
CIOs
Chief innovation officers
CTOs
Chief technology officers
CISOs
Chief information security officers
SVPs, VPs and directors | Data and analytics leaders | Security and risk leaders | Application leaders | Infrastructure and operation leaders
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Are you participating with a bigger team?
You can get a group discount for team of 4 above. You can also ask a group offer for 3 people or larger than that from katja.krogell@professio.fi – we are happy to help you.
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