Shaping the new tomorrow
18.3.2026 | HYBRID EVENT
Hybridiareena HYPE, Espoo
#cionordic
The CIO and IT Executive gathering of the year
- 2026 LIVE in Espoo!
As we again embark into the next era of digital business, the role of IT leaders in shaping our organizational strategy and vision has never been more pivotal.
the CIO's role is evolving from technology leader to strategic architect — shaping resilient, purpose-driven, and performance-focused organizations. In an era of constant change and rising expectations, CIOs are uniquely positioned to lead with intention. This means building future-fit businesses, scaling innovation with impact, and ensuring that technology investments deliver measurable outcomes.
Welcome to join us! This is your opportunity to connect with peers, challenge assumptions, and redefine what success looks like in a digitally driven, purpose-led economy.
See you @ Nordic CIO!
Future Fit Business: Building adaptable organizations
THEMES
CIO NORDIC 2026
Purpose Driven Innovation: Aligning technology with societal value
Measurable Business Impact: Clear business outcomes
MODERATOR 2026
PETER NYMAN
JOURNALIST, TV-HOST
Peter Nyman is a well-known, charismatic and experienced TV-anchor and business event moderator. He is a journalist, news-anchor and media professional that coaches on three languages. Peter has run communication trainings for business directors- and experts for years, but speaks about communication skills also to bigger audiences.
2026 FIRST KEYNOTE SPEAKERS ANNOUNCED
GARY FOOTE
CIO | GM PERFORMANCE POWER UNITS | BCS FELLOW | 5 × CIO 100 HONOUREE (UK)
Gary Foote is the Chief Information Officer at GM Performance Power Units (GMPPU), the new high-performance technology venture created by General Motors and TWG Global to develop the next-generation Formula 1 power unit for the Cadillac F1 programme. He leads all global technology systems, data platforms and operational infrastructure required to build one of the most advanced power systems in motorsport.
With over two decades of experience in elite motorsport and technology leadership, Gary has held senior roles at Haas F1, Mercedes AMG Petronas, Brawn GP and Honda Racing F1, contributing to multiple World Championship victories. He is known for building high-performance digital operations, driving innovation under pressure, and scaling organisations through rapid growth and technological transformation. Gary is a a Fellow of the British Computing Society and a five-time UK CIO 100 honouree, and also a committed advocate for STEM education and serves as a trustee for Tove Learning Trust.
MONICA VERMA
HACKER, CISO, FOUNDER & CEO | TOP 3 CISO IN EMEA | MULTIPLE AWARD-WINNER SECURITY LEADER | TOP 50 WOMEN IN TECH (UK)
Monica Verma is a leading spokesperson on Artificial Intelligence, Leadership and Cybersecurity. She is a committed and passionate technology and security leader, a Chief Information Security Officer (CISO), and an engaging keynote speaker with ca. 20 years of experience in the tech and cybersecurity industries. Recognized as a 2019 Best Security Advisor, 2022 Top 50 Women in Tech, and 2023 Top 3 CISO in EMEA, Monica brings award-winning leadership and deep industry insight to every stage. She is the Founder and CEO of Cyber Foyer and MonicaTalksCyber, initiatives that have built a thriving global community of over 30,000 professionals around cybersecurity, AI and leadership. A Certified Qualified Technology Expert (QTE) and former board member of the Cloud Security Alliance, Monica is known for making complex security and AI topics accessible, practical and inspiring—empowering leaders to drive secure digital transformation.
Ricardo Ferreira
FIELD CISO | FORTINET (UK)
Rісаrdo is a pioneering technology leadеr who bridges rіsk management, cloud and automation. He is a technology leader with over 20 years of experience with cybersecurity, cloud, and automation. He has developed an AI-powered cloud compliance accelerators, co-authored Cloud Security Alliance whitepapers and many other emerging topics crossing the chasm of widespread technology adoption. As an early AI adopter and published author, Ricardo advises CxOs on digital transformation and emerging technology risks and adoption.
JohanN StrAUSS
CTO | DELL TECHNOLOGIES (DE)
Johann serves as the Field CTO in the global AI Solutions Organization for Dell Technologies.
Major focus of this organization is working closely with an Ecosystem of Customers and Partners to drive joint Solutions in Business Applications, Artificial Intelligence and Cloud native Applications. Johann has over 35 years of experience in the international ICT industry with Profit and Loss Responsibility. He is an active member of the working group for Security and Foreign Policy run by the State of Bavaria.
Highest level of Education: Master degree in electronic Engineering and Computer Science.
JULIUS MANNI
CEO | VINCIT (FI)
Julius Manni is the CEO of Vincit, a Nasdaq Helsinki–listed digital business partner. With over 20 years of experience in technology and strategic leadership, Julius has led large-scale change across organizations. His leadership philosophy bridges strategy and practical, high-impact execution. Today, he is driving Vincit’s organization-wide AI journey, ensuring that emerging technologies are supported by the right capabilities and a systematic implementation approach to capture real value.
Outside the boardroom, Julius maintains a creative balance as a garage studio music producer.
Tony Fergusson
CISO EMEA | ZSCALER (DK)
Tony Fergusson is a cybersecurity strategist with over 30 years of experience spanning networking, security, and IT leadership across diverse global industries. Widely recognized for his visionary approach, Tony was among the earliest pioneers of Zero Trust, adopting its principles in real-world environments as early as 2015, well before it became mainstream. As the first-ever Zscaler customer to deploy Zscaler Private Access, Tony broke new ground by extending Zero Trust to Cloud and operational technology (OT) environments. Prior to joining Zscaler, he led a secure cloud transformation that became an award-winning benchmark for Zero Trust architecture.
Today, Tony serves as a CISO-in-residence, advising some of the world’s largest enterprises on cyber resilience, threat-informed defense, and secure digital transformation. His approach blends practical experience with bold innovation, always with a focus on reducing the attack surface and staying ahead of adversaries
KIRKE SAAR
CIO & HEAD OF IT & CERTIFIED SUPERVISIORY BOARD MEMBER | NORDIC INVESTMENT BANK
Kirke Saar is the Chief Information Officer at Nordic Investment Bank (NIB), where she leads the development of secure, modern, and resilient digital infrastructure for one of the region’s most trusted international financial institutions. Her leadership bridges business goals, risk management, and innovation — ensuring IT is a strategic enabler, not just a support function. In recognition of her impact, she was named a finalist for the 2025 Tivi IT and Digital Leader of the Year - award, cementing her role as one of Finlands’s most respected tech leaders. Before joining NIB Kirke worked as a CTO For Telia Norway and before that as the CIO/CTO for Telia Estonia.
TOMMI TUOVILA
CIO | NESTE (FI)
Tommi has over 20 years of experience in leading IT and digital to enable business success.
Last twelve years he has been CIO at Neste. He is an active member of CIO communities and
enjoys learning, sharing knowledge and improving. 2018 Tommi was awarded CIO of the
year in Finland. Tommi defines himself as a digi-humanist and says: “Digital technology
exists to make life better
WHO ATTENDS
CIOs
Chief information officers
CDOs
Chief data officers
CIOs
Chief innovation officers
CTOs
Chief technology officers
CISOs
Chief information security officers
SVPs, VPs and directors | Data and analytics leaders | Security and risk leaders | Application leaders | Infrastructure and operation leaders
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