IDC Predictions 2017 is a series of future-oriented technology events to be held in Central and Eastern Europe. It leverages IDC’s newly published FutureScapes 2017–2020, which are designed to inspire ICT professionals with insight into technologies that will be shaping the businesses and IT organizations in the near future. Our discussions will include participation by top CIOs in each country, who will provide a local perspective on these disruptive global trends. These events are designed to let participants look more closely into the future, get inspired by others, and map industry opportunities. Most of all, these events are about listening, engaging, advising, and sharing.
CIOs, IT directors, heads of IT, directors of strategy, heads of departments, deputy directors, IT infrastructure managers, operation managers, IT managers, purchasing managers, and heads of innovation. Also CMOs and CFOs and all who hold strategic business positions and understand the necessity of technology to succeed.
FINANCE, BANKING
AND INSURANCE
Telecom
Manufacturing
Government
and Public Sector
Retail and Wholesale
Energy and Utilities
Business Services
Healthcare
Innovations that customers are looking for to increase their competitive position, differentiate themselves on the market, and energize the entire organization for better performance.
CLOUD SERVICES
COGNITIVE SYSTEMS
INTERNET OF THINGS
3D PRINTING
SOCIAL MEDIA
MOBILITY
VR/AR
ROBOTICS
Connect Sessions – there will be a number of interactive sessions, grouped around selected technologies and industries, to facilitate brainstorming, experience sharing, and provocative discussions.
Missed our previous IDC Predictions events? Look at the highlights.
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