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23-25 June 2026

Copenhagen

CIO Circle - Executive CSP leader circles

June 23, 2026
14:15-16:15
Keynote
Ecosystem management
AI readiness
IT & process automation
IT transformation

BY INVITATION ONLY - This is a private, peer-only executive forum for CIOs (service providers only) operating under the Chatham House Rule.

CIO Circle - Reinventing IT for AI, velocity, and growth

  • Foundation 
  • AI Modernization → Operational Excellence 
  • AI4CX 
  • Growth via Ecosystems 
Presentations from:
Willie Stegmann, EVP, Composable IT and Ecosystems, TM Forum 
Michel van Buitenen, Industry lead Telco, Media & High Tech, Gartner Consulting 
Scott Petty, CTO, Vodafone Group

Session speakers

Willie Stegmann
Willie Stegmann

Executive Vice President, Composable IT and Ecosystems

TM Forum
Michel van Buitenen
Michel van Buitenen

Managing Vice President

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Scott Petty
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