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This high-level keynote presentation will explore the latest economic developments and their potential influence on IT and cybersecurity strategies. It will analyse the link between economic recessions, fiscal policies, and cyber threat landscape shifts.

• Budgeting for Cybersecurity in turbulent times: strategies for resource allocation
• Ensuring cybersecurity readiness in volatile economic conditions
• Prioritising technology investments in line with the organisation’s overall financial and strategic goals
• Resilience as a competitive advantage: leveraging Information Technology and Cybersecurity for business continuity
• Navigating compliance in a shifting economic climate: the evolving regulatory landscape and its impact on data protection and privacy
• Compliance challenges amid economic volatility: adapting to changing requirements
• Human Capital and Talent: the implications of economic conditions on talent acquisition, retention, and development

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• The CIO / CISO’s burgeoning role in shaping organisational strategy and improved business execution  
• Navigating the myriad of data clutter to leverage the right information and insights. Developing roadmaps that leverage digital technology to enhance, expand or evolve business goals 
• Leveraging up-and-coming technology to keep your organisations competitive
  How to demonstrate that IT is a value-creating modernization and innovation partner 
• The keys to becoming top partners in business strategy 

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This presentation will provide CXOs with actionable strategies to address the industry’s talent gap, enabling them to build and maintain a strong and resilient workforce within their organizations. 

• Exploring the current state of the cybersecurity talent shortage and its implications for organizations 
• Examining the factors contributing to the widening gap between demand and supply of skilled cybersecurity professionals 
• Recruitment and retention best practices: attracting and keeping top talent 
• The importance of diversity and its positive impact on threat detection and mitigation 
• Fostering a culture of inclusion to attract talent from underrepresented groups 
• Investing in training and upskilling programs for existing staff 
• Augmenting Human Resources with technology: how automation, artificial intelligence, and machine learning can help alleviate the talent shortage 

• Leveraging up-and-coming technology to keep your organisations competitive
  How to demonstrate that IT is a value-creating modernization and innovation partner 
• The keys to becoming top partners in business strategy 

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• Evaluating your current infrastructure landscape, identifying areas for improvement and developing a comprehensive roadmap to guide your modernisation journey 
• Cloud adoption and hybrid solutions: harnessing the scalability, efficiency, and cost-effectiveness of cloud computing while maintaining control over sensitive data through strategic hybrid cloud solutions 
• Security and compliance integration: Integrating advanced cybersecurity measures and compliance frameworks into your modernised infrastructure, ensuring data protection, regulatory adherence, and continuous resilience against evolving threats 
• Implementing automation and DevOps practices to automate repetitive tasks, accelerate software delivery, and foster a culture of continuous improvement 
• Optimising your infrastructure investments to achieve maximum value, reduce costs, and demonstrate clear return on investment 

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• The juggling act of  tapping the business value of data while keeping it secure 
• Managing data protection in today’s volatile climate 
• The CIO perspective: overcoming key roadblocks on spearheading data-driven initiatives 

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• How can enterprise architecture be leveraged to integrate sustainability principles into the very fabric of IT systems and processes 
• Towards energy-efficient software engineering: strategies to design, develop, and deploy software applications that minimise energy consumption without compromising performance 
• Identifying and eliminating redundant or obsolete data, reducing storage requirements and associated energy consumption 
• Implementing intelligent replication and backup strategies to optimize data protection practices while minimising energy usage 
• Adopting sustainable procurement practices and implement asset management strategies to prolong the lifecycle of IT hardware 
• Building a green infrastructure for on-premises operations 

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• Strategic alignment: ensuring technology investments align with business goals 
• The importance of stakeholder collaboration to define clear technology goals and priorities 
• ROI and TCO Analysis: evaluating the financial viability of technology investments 
• Risk Assessment: identifying and mitigating technology implementation risks 
• Vendor and solution evaluation: selecting the right partners and technologies 
• Address the challenge of rapidly changing technology landscapes by considering future scalability and adaptability 

• Security and compliance integration: Strengthening cybersecurity measures 
• Automation and DevOps: streamlining operations and deployment 
• Cost optimization and ROI: maximising the value of your investments 

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• Strategies to enhance diversity and unlock the advantages of a more inclusive workforce 
• Identifying current barriers to diversity: where we stand and where we aim to be 
• Expanding opportunities for talent and leadership development 
• Nurturing internal dialogue: the power of collaborative efforts

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• Embracing emerging technologies: staying ahead of the curve 
• Proactively preparing your workforce for evolving cybersecurity threats and challenges  
• Strategies for enhancing cybersecurity posture and incident response readiness. 
• Leadership and change management: guiding IT transformation 

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• Cost optimisation framework: developing a comprehensive strategy 
• Efficient techniques for tracking and controlling IT spending effectively. 
• Vendor management: maximizing value from suppliers 
• Cloud cost control: managing expenses in the cloud 
• Cost transparency and accountability: empowering IT Teams