# IDC: European CIO Xchange Barcelona 2026

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

## About

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.

## Official links

- [Official website](https://event.idc.com/event/european-cio-xchange/)
- [Registration](https://events.idc.com/mqRV2A)
- [Agenda](https://event.idc.com/event/european-cio-xchange/agenda)

## Topics

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

## Speakers

- Thomas Meyer, SVP, IDC WW Research, IDC
- Jennifer Thomson, Associate Vice President Global Services Insights, IDC
- Carla Arend, Associate Vice President, Research, Cloud in Europe, IDC
- Andrea Siviero, Senior Research Director, AI-fueled Business Strategies, IDC
- Ewa Zborowska, Research Director, IDC
- Marc Dowd, Vice President, Executive Advisory, IDC
- Louise McKeever, Government CIO, Ireland
- Jeroen Scheer, CIO, ANWB
- Luise Bang, Former Digital Executive
- Ibrahima Ndiaye, CTO, RATP Group
- Murat Gölcü, CIO

## Where to stay

- **Cram**: 120 m from the venue, 54 Carrer d'Aribau
  - [Hotel website](https://hotelcram.com/en/)
- **AXEL Hotel**: 200 m from the venue, 4 stars, Barcelona
  - [Hotel website](https://www.axelhotels.com/en/axel-hotel-barcelona/hotel)
- **The Corner**: 200 m from the venue, 178 Carrer de Mallorca, Barcelona, 08036
  - [Hotel website](https://www.thecornerhotel-barcelona.com/)
  - Phone: +34 93 5542400
- **Aramunt Aparthotel**: 200 m from the venue
  - [Hotel website](http://www.lofts-apartments.com/)
  - Phone: +34 93 3668800
- **Petit Palace Trencadis**: 210 m from the venue, 4 stars, 157 Carrer de València, Barcelona, 08011
  - [Hotel website](https://www.petitpalace.com/en/petit-palace-trencadis/)
  - Phone: +34 934 52 05 33
- **Best Western Premier Hotel Dante**: 220 m from the venue, 4 stars, 181 Carrer de Mallorca, Barcelona, 08036
  - [Hotel website](https://www.bestwestern.com/)
  - Phone: +34 933232254
- **Hotel Balmes**: 260 m from the venue, 4 stars, 216 Carrer de Mallorca, Barcelona, 08008
  - [Hotel website](https://www.derbyhotels.com/en/hotels/balmes-hotel/)
  - Phone: +34 93 451 19 14
- **Hotel Praktik Vinoteca**: 290 m from the venue, 51 Carrer de Balmes
  - [Hotel website](https://www.hotelpraktikvinoteca.com)

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Source: https://www.luminik.io/events/idc-european-cio-xchange-barcelona/