Cybersecurity

IDC: European CIO Xchange Barcelona 2026

The European CIO Xchange convenes senior technology executives in Barcelona to examine the expanding strategic responsibilities of the Chief Information Officer.

Designed for CIOs, CTOs and digital transformation leaders from large enterprises and public sector organisations, the event addresses how technology leadership has evolved from operational oversight to a central role in business strategy, innovation and organisational resilience.

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The essentials

Event details

Dates
18 October 2026 to 20 October 2026
Location
Eurostars Sitges, Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain
Organiser
International Data Corporation
Industry
Cybersecurity

Agenda themes

Topics covered

  • The Evolving Strategic Role of the CIO
  • AI Governance and Responsible Adoption
  • Building Organisational Resilience
  • Data-Driven Decision-Making and Digital Infrastructure

On stage

Speakers

  • Thomas MeyerSVP, IDC WW Research, IDC
  • Jennifer ThomsonAssociate Vice President Global Services Insights, IDC
  • Carla ArendAssociate Vice President, Research, Cloud in Europe, IDC
  • Andrea SivieroSenior Research Director, AI-fueled Business Strategies, IDC
  • Ewa ZborowskaResearch Director, IDC
  • Marc DowdVice President, Executive Advisory, IDC
  • Louise McKeeverGovernment CIO, Ireland
  • Jeroen ScheerCIO, ANWB
  • Luise BangFormer Digital Executive
  • Ibrahima NdiayeCTO, RATP Group
  • Murat GölcüCIO

Logistics

Where to stay

Places to stay near the venue.

  • AXEL Hotel ★★★★

    200 m from the venue

    Barcelona

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  • Hotel Balmes ★★★★

    260 m from the venue

    216 Carrer de Mallorca, Barcelona

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  • Hotel América Barcelona ★★★★

    370 m from the venue

    83 Carrer de Provença, Barcelona

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  • Hotel Granados 83 ★★★★

    380 m from the venue

    83 Carrer d'Enric Granados, Barcelona

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  • Room Mate Emma Hotel ★★★

    490 m from the venue

    205 Carrer del Rosselló, Barcelona

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  • Hotel Continental Palacete

    560 m from the venue

    30-32 Rambla de Catalunya

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  • Gran Hotel Catalonia

    590 m from the venue

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  • Majestic Residence

    600 m from the venue

    65 Passeig de Gràcia

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