Moderator
Georgina Owens
Contributing Editor CIOAn award winning and recognized technology leader and influencer Georgina has board and executive-level experience across diverse industries, consistently leveraging technology to achieve tangible business results. Her leadership is characterised by a customer-obsessed approach, decisive action, and a strategic enterprise framework that balances short-term gains with long-term value creation. She excels at transformation, establishing efficient operating models, building data-driven capabilities, and leading successful technology migrations and digital initiatives in both small and large organisations. Her leadership style is collaborative and empowering delivering exceptional business value.
Upcoming and recent events
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Opening Panel Discussion: AI as an Operating Model - From Pilots to the Enterprise Nervous System
Thursday, September 24, 2026
10:10 AM - 10:45 AM
CIOs share how they have moved beyond isolated AI experiments to embed AI as a core operating model across the enterprise. This discussion will cover governance frameworks, integration strategies and how AI is orchestrating workflows, decisions and customer interactions. Expect candid insights on preventing AI sprawl, balancing speed with ethical…
Fireside Chat: From AI Pilots to AI at Scale - How The Access Group Launched 50+ AI Products in Just One Year
Thursday, September 24, 2026
2:45 PM - 3:05 PM
Most organisations are still experimenting with AI. The Access Group is already scaling it across the business. Having launched more than 50 AI-powered products in a year and achieved ISO 42001 certification for responsible AI, they are proving that innovation and governance can move at the same speed. Join this…
Closing Fireside Chat: Beyond the Hype Cycle - How are CIOs Preparing for What Matters Next
Thursday, September 24, 2026
3:35 PM - 4:00 PM
Emerging technologies promise transformation, but which ones truly warrant CIO attention? This session cuts through the noise to identify what leaders are actively prioritising and preparing for – such as quantum computing, autonomous systems and next-gen connectivity – and what can safely be deprioritised. Expect pragmatic frameworks for evaluating innovation…
Closing Panel Discussion What I’d Do Differently - Lessons from the Front Line
Thursday, September 24, 2026
4:00 PM - 4:30 PM
Candid reflections from award-winning CIOs on the decisions they’d change, the bets that didn’t pay off and what they’d do differently next time. Most conference sessions focus on what worked. This one focuses on what didn’t – and why that matters more. In a rare candid discussion, leading CIOs reflect…