FT/HP CIO and Technology Leaders Series - Dubai
 

Grand Hôtel, Stockholm

Thursday 07 November 2013
 
 
18:00 - 18:15

Guest Arrival and Welcome Drinks 
 
18:15 - 18:20
 
 
Welcome Remarks

Ade McCormack, Opinion Columnist, Financial Times
 
 
18:20 - 18:30
 
Guest Introductions and First Course Served

18:30 - 20:00

Discussion Begins: The Changing Role of the CIO and the Importance of IT in Enhancing Business Performance
  • What is the main business concern for today’s CIO?
  • Are CIOs able to drive innovation and influence business strategies? 
  • What are examples of when and how it was achieved, and what are the biggest barriers?
  • How easy is it to achieve board level ‘buy in’?
  • Which board members are most keen on collaborating with in-house IT to deliver innovative customer and employee solutions: CEO, CFO, CMO, HR, COO?
  • And what are the sourcing strategies for these solutions?
 
19:50 - 20:00
 

Concluding Remarks from FT Chair

Ade McCormack, Opinion Columnist, Financial Times
 
20:00
 
 
Networking Drinks
 
 
21:00
 
Event Ends