CIONET Academy — Next Tech Leadership

Next Tech Leader Programme

The next step in your development as a leader in IT and Technology. Six modules, one moderator, directly applicable to your organisation.

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Modules
6, from 12:00–17:00
Location
Space 95, Haarlem
Start
January 2027
Investment
€ 4,450 excl. VAT

Why this programme?

The role of technology leaders is changing fast. Organisations increasingly expect IT leaders not only to understand technology, but also to set direction on strategy, risk, innovation, leadership and change. This programme prepares experienced IT professionals for a next step towards a role as CIO, CTO or senior technology leader.

Programme

Module 01 · January 2027

The daily practice and challenges of the CTO

Technology strategy, architecture, governance and the role of the CTO within an executive board. Guest lecturer: Ronald van Rijn, CTO/Chief Technology & Data Officer bol.com.

Module 02 · February 2027

Artificial Intelligence and Data

The latest developments in AI and its impact on organisations, technology and work. Guest lecturer: Santosh Pillai.

Module 03 · March 2027

Cybersecurity and Risk

Recent developments in cybersecurity and their impact on technology leadership. Guest lecturer: Jessica Conquet, Global CISO Randstad.

Module 04 · April 2027

Leadership

The latest developments in leadership and your own approach as a leader in tech. Guest lecturer: Frank Vogt, leadership expert and executive coach.

Module 05 · May 2027

The Supervisory Board and the technology leader

The interaction between the Supervisory Board and the CIO/CTO. Guest lecturer: Frauke Wessels, former CIO Spaarne Gasthuis.

Module 06 · June 2027

Wrap-up & personal reflection

Which insights, themes and lessons are most relevant to your role and further development? Led by moderator Giovanni Piccirilli.

Led by

Giovanni Piccirilli
Moderator
Experienced technology, digital and AI transformation executive. Former CTO and Executive Board Member of RTL Netherlands.

Guest lecturers

Ronald van Rijn
CTO/Chief Technology & Data Officer bol.com
Previously CTO at Marktplaats, Shpock and FUGA, and leadership roles at Nike, eBay, KLM and ING.
Santosh Pillai
Former Chief Data & Chief Architect, ABN AMRO
25+ years of experience in application development, information security and data management.
Jessica Conquet
Global CISO, Randstad
Chair of the PvIB, with 20+ years of experience in security management and IT risk.
Frank Vogt
Leadership expert & executive coach
Was CTO/CIO at Staatsloterij, Wegener and bol.com. Also provides the optional coaching session.
Frauke Wessels
Former CIO, Spaarne Gasthuis
Broad experience as a supervisory board member, coach and trainer in IT in the boardroom.

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