IKN Italy presents V edition Gobeyond the fifth edition of botim data Gobeyond? the event dedicated to the Italian IT ecosystem: an opportunity to meet over 150 decision makers and the most influential IT community including Top Vendors? Distributors? IT Companies? Consultants and End Users.
The event? scheduled for March 4 at the Nhow Hotel in Milan ? will kick off with the CIO Hub ? a session reserved for a select group of IT leaders? to discuss the evolution of the role of the Chief Information Officer with the AI boom. It will be an opportunity to present the results of the survey “ Measure your business maturity for the new AI operating model ” conducted between September and November 2024 by KPMG and IKN Italy. Among the focuses of the survey: the criteria to adopt to identify the AI leader? fundamental skills? the need to introduce a new dedicated figure? such as the Chief AI Officer? or aim for the evolution of the role of the CIO? and in this case which gaps to address.
The session will continue with a debate on CIO Leadership:
.What does the CIO 2025 need to know about AI? between Gianpiero Ciorra ? Head of Digital Transformation and Innovation how long customers handle them Program Gambero Rosso? Uma Shankar ? CIO & Executive Management Team Wittur Group? Sara La Bombarda ? Head of Digital Transition ARTI? Regional Agency for Technology and Innovation of Puglia? Gaetano Correnti? Partner CIO Advisory Services KPMG. The CIO HUB will end with a Postural Wellness session promoted by Eukinetica? a benefit company that deals with wellbeing within companies: 10 minutes of simple exercises and targeted techniques aimed at improving self-esteem and mental attitude.
Among the topics in the Plenary Session? those related to AI costs will certainly be of interest to the entire audience : the study carried out by IKN Italy in collaboration with Casaleggio Associati on the Total Cost of Ownership of AI for the right budget allocation will be previewed. The survey will provide an overall picture starting from the analysis of initial costs to those of long-term optimization? through management and maintenance costs.
Numerous insights will be covered? such as the topic of the CIO?
a key figure in preventing cyber threats? hidden vulnerabilities and operational interruptions from putting the business at risk: among the companies involved in the discussion table are Bata Group? Svicom and Ferrero Italia.
Amilon? Gruppo San Donato? Groupama and several other companies will present their experiences on the topic of declouding.
The GoBeyond Awards
The first edition of the GoBeyond Award b2b reviews will take place on the occasion of the 2025 event ? aimed at celebrating successes and enhancing excellence in the IT sector. The award also reflects the market’s desire to promote innovation through sustainability? AI and younger and more inclusive realities to improve process efficiency and be increasingly competitive. The nominations will be evaluated by a jury composed of:
The jury will award the project that has demonstrated a significant commitment to environmental? economic and social sustainability? and that? through technological innovation? seeks to reduce the environmental impact of IT activities or to use technology to promote sustainable development.