Events explanation
Events explanation
Every year the CIO Platform Nederland organizes approximately 50 meetings for members. The events are only accessible to employees of our members: CIO/CDO's, CxO's, IT profossionals and colleagues from the business. Participation is only possible after registration in advance. The complete program of our sessions can be viewed after logging in. Characteristic of all sessions:
- No access to suppliers and consultants
- Exchange knowledge and experience in confidence
- Informal setting
- Free of charge for all permanent staff. Occasionally, a limit can be set for an event on the number of participants per member organization
- Various topics: from information security to vendor relations to digital transformation
- Online, onsite en hybrid events for and by the members
Events for CIO/CDO's:
Regional Meetings
These meetings are specifically designed for CIOs/CDOs to engage in strategic discussions with peers from their region, requiring only a limited time commitment. Small groups (maximum of 10 participants) gather several times a year. C-level guests are welcome, provided they are registered in advance and shared with all participants. The meetings are held under the 'Chatham House Rule'.
Networking Dinners
Twice a year, a member invites all CIOs/CDOs for a behind-the-scenes look at their organization. The networking dinners start at 15:00 with an exchange of information about the association. Attendees also have the opportunity to present any requests for support. From 16:00 onwards, the host has the chance to introduce participants to their digital organization, often followed by a strategic dialogue and concluding with drinks and dinner. A possible tour of the location, the informal drinks, and the dinner always contribute to a pleasant atmosphere and a well-balanced experience. Networking dinners typically end around 20:00.
Executive Board/CxO Innovation Dinners
During the Executive Board/CxO Innovation Dinner, CIOs and their most engaged Executive Board member share insights on how they approach innovation and digital transformation, and how governance is structured at the Board level. During the dinner, a few experiences are shared in a plenary setting, followed by table discussions in smaller groups.
CIO Committees (CC)
Two to three times a year, a small group of dedicated CIOs with a special interest in a specific theme come together. The CC supports the board in developing a strategic agenda and shaping the content of activities related to that theme.
CxO Signature Events
The CIO Committees (CC) regularly organize larger gatherings focused on a specific theme for CxOs, often in combination with another target audience. These events typically feature an introduction by an (external) expert, complemented by experiences shared by our members.
Events for everybody:
Demand-Driven Meetings
CxO Peer Reviews
Organized by the CIO Committee (CC) on Digital Strategy & Innovation, CIO Platform Nederland hosts peer review sessions. In these sessions, a CIO from one of the member organizations—possibly together with their team—presents their vision and strategy, which is then reviewed by fellow CIOs in an interactive setting. Participation is by invitation only.
CxO Connect On Demand Deepdive
CxO Connect On Demand Deepdive: Where Strategy Meets Dialogue. CxO Connect On Demand Deepdive sessions are the place where CxOs come together to discuss current and relevant issues that truly matter within our community. Each session kicks off with an inspiring introduction by one of the members, followed by a deep dive into the topic. There is plenty of room for interaction, questions, and lively discussions. These sessions are specifically designed for CxOs and their strategic advisors who want to exchange ideas, learn, and think ahead.
CxO Online (Lunch)session On Demand
CxO On Demand: Up-to-date and Connected in Just One Hour.
In just one hour, CIOs discuss current topics from the CxO app group during the Online CxO (lunch) session On Demand. After a brief introduction, there is plenty of room for interaction, sharing experiences, and building valuable connections.
Together, we take steps forward and make a difference in the digital transformation.
CxO Connect – Sector-Specific
In these sector-specific CxO Connect sessions, organized by and for CxOs within a particular industry, we discuss the key issues that concern members in that sector. Each session begins with an introduction by one of the members, followed by interactive discussions with plenty of room for questions and exchange. These sessions are intended for CxOs and their strategic advisors within the sector, and are sometimes open to non-members from the same industry. Currently, we have active groups in Healthcare and Manufacturing.
Events for All Members
Thematic Sessions
Each year, we organize numerous events on current topics for everyone working at our member organizations. Urgent and relevant subjects are addressed by our members—sometimes with internal participants only, and sometimes with external speakers. During these sessions, participants can present problems, questions, or challenges to their peers for discussion and exchange.
Annual Day
Each year, CIO Platform Nederland organizes a festive day typically on the first Thursday of June for all actively involved members of our association (CIOs, CDOs, CEG participants, etc.). The Annual Day always revolves around a central theme, with informal networking as the main focus.
Knowledge Group Meetings
CIO Experience Groups (CEGs), also known as Knowledge Groups, are dedicated to long-term relevant topics and knowledge exchange. All internal staff members from our member organizations are warmly invited to participate. The goal of these groups is to share best practices and current developments, and to provide input for external discussions beyond CIO Platform Nederland (such as ongoing research, publication reviews, legislative processes, etc.). Each CEG organizes several meetings per year, either hosted on-site by one of the participants or held online. New CEGs can be initiated at any time if there is sufficient interest in emerging topics.
Expert Committees (ECs)
Almost every CEG has an Expert Committee. Two to three times a year, a small group of dedicated professionals with a special interest in the specific theme come together. The EC supports both the CEG and the CIO Committee (CC) by exploring current developments and helping shape the content and activities related to that theme.
Demand-Driven Sessions
Expert Peer Reviews
Organized by the CIO Committee (CC) on Digital Strategy & Innovation, CIO Platform Nederland hosts peer review sessions in which an expert from one of the member organizations—possibly together with their team—presents their vision and strategy. This is then reviewed by peers in an interactive session. Participation in these sessions is by invitation only.
Overview of knowledge groups
CEG Agile
This CEG discusses various topics regarding Agile/Scrum: What does the change to Agile mean? Where do you start with an implementation? How do management departments work Agile? How do we get the business to join? How does Agile work across the entire chain? Working with Scrum or Scrums? How do we arrange the (financial) control? How do we organize good teams? How do you deal with the new role of the management layer? How is the added value measured by the teams?
CEG Architecture
Exchange of knowledge and experiences by enterprise architects, solution architects and lead architects and anyone who wants to exchange experiences about architecture!
CEG Data
Exchange of knowledge and experiences by data specialists, managers and everybody who is data minded!
CEG HR Management
This CEG is aimed at HR managers, HR consultants and recruiters working in the IT environment. Acquiring IT professionals has many challenges, as does ensuring the employability of current employees. HR professionals share their knowledge and experience in this CEG to assist the IT organization in the optimal deployment of the department.
CEG Information security
Cybersecurity is an important and growing point of attention for our members. The security experts working for our members exchange knowledge and experiences on this subject in a confidential environment and help each other with all relevant cyber security related issues. The aim is to strengthen the cyber resilience of the Netherlands and Dutch companies. For example, members of the CEG Information Security jointly produced an article on "Cybersecurity: where do you start? And what else is there to do?", we are involved in the DTC and have developed the Guide for Cyber initiatives together with several CISOs, we take an active part in the Cyber Security Council and we are involved in all kinds of initiatives to further strengthen information security within organisations.
CEG Infrastructure & Service Management
This CEG is for IT architects, IT operations, IT service and / or Infrastructure managers, exchanges experiences on architecture, organization and processes of IT in the field of infrastructure and service management, data centers, network processes, outtasking / outsourcing.
CEG Innovation & IT
From practice we see that Innovation Managers, Information Managers and Architects work together more and more to make a successful contribution to the organization's objectives. Through transformations from ICT developments and collaboration, innovations and new business models can become reality. Architects, Innovation Managers and Information Managers (and everyone else who plays a role on the innovation level) are brought together to inspire each other about "How do innovations come about" (Who’s responsible? How to start and manage execution?).
CEG IoT
The CEG IoT shares knowledge and insights about managing, optimizing and innovating processes using IoT devices. Instead of just listening to suppliers and developing Proof of Concepts, you will learn from the various practical cases that are brought in by members of the CIO Platform Nederland. These practical cases can transcend a specific sector and sometimes lead to surprising results.
CEG Low-code/no-code
Exchange of knowledge and experiences with Low-code/no-code platforms and their impact on the IT proces.
CEG Management support
This group is specifically for the management assistants of our CIOs/CICOs. Twice a year this enthusiastic and committed group meets. Meetings are characterized by exchanging knowledge and experience and if we are on location there often is an interesting tour in the organization. The assistants profession is changing considerably under the influence of digitalization and digital transformation of an organization. As an assistant, how do you stay future-proof? How do you pick up new work and how do you play yourself in the picture? These are questions that get an answer during the sessions.
CEG Managers CIO Office
A small-scale and informal meeting specially for managers CIO Office to exchange knowledge and practical experience with each other. During each session the participants decide which topics to discuss next meeting.
CEG Portfolio management
The CEG Portfolio management discusses all aspects of portfolio management. This includes: Valuation of programs and projects, including prioritization. KPI definitions. Resource management: gain insight into the allocation of resources and impact of the changes. Experiences with the various tooling that are used in this process. Monitoring progress of projects i.r.t. strategic goals to be achieved. Methods such as MSP. Dialogue between business and IT and stakeholder management. Impact of agile working on budget, planning and control.
CEG Sustainability
The number of questions and challenges around sustainability i.c.w. digital/data continues to grow and we are therefore giving it a permanent place in our association.
CEG Vendor Relations
This CEG deals with suppliers, purchasing and licenses. Licensing structures of the major suppliers are discussed, general aspects about procurement in the organization, what to do in audits, etc. The exchange of issues and best practices always delivers enormous value for the attendees in contacts with suppliers.
Female IT Leaders
A live meeting for and by female CIOs and IT executives. The purpose of this meeting is to strengthen and help each other and build a close network of female IT executives.