IDC CIO Summit Stockholm

Thanks for joining us at the 2026 IDC CIO Summit in Sweden

Stockholm set the stage for an energising day with CIOs across key European markets and exploring high value content, curated access and proven results. 

We loved meeting so many of you—at our booth, connect roundtable and throughout the event. Thank you for the conversations, idea-sharing, and opportunities to explore how Rocket Software can help you move faster with confidence.

We hope our keynote session and roundtables, delivered practical value and fresh perspective.
 

Top conference insights

1. Modernization must shift from investment to measurable value.
   As digital spending continues to rise, CIOs face increasing pressure to reduce technical debt while delivering tangible business outcomes. IDC research shows that many organizations still struggle to convert digital investments into measurable impact. The focus is now on simplifying architecture, improving operational efficiency, and aligning IT strategy directly with business priorities.
    
2. Agentic AI marks the next leadership challenge for CIOs.
   While most European organizations are actively using Generative AI, only a minority have deployed Agentic AI, systems capable of autonomous decision-making and continuous learning. CIOs must now rethink governance models, operating structures, and skills frameworks to scale AI responsibly, balancing innovation with control, sustainability, and human impact.
    
3. Governance, resilience, and leadership accountability are converging.
   As AI adoption accelerates and regulatory complexity increases, executive accountability for technology decisions is rising. CIOs are expected not only to modernize infrastructure but to ensure resilience, regulatory alignment, and long-term sustainability, making governance and cross-functional leadership central to the CIO agenda for 2026/27.

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Meeting you wherever you are on your modernization journey

Every modernization journey is unique, and understanding where you stand today is the first step. IDC’s Modernization Index assessment tool gives you a benchmark of your organization’s maturity across six critical areas, from infrastructure to AI readiness. Assess your IT modernization maturity with IDC’s Modernization Index.