Program

This session marks the official launch of CIO Analytics 2026. We highlight the key shifts shaping the role of the CIO: the growing expectation that IT decision-makers bring business insight to the table, the persistent pressure of cybersecurity, the rise of AI, and the broader transformation of IT from operational backbone to strategic driver. A data-driven look at the paradigm shift defining IT leadership in 2026. Sara Amini will be joined on stage by Morten Petri Frandsen, Global IT Director at Fibertex Nonwovens A/S, who will share his perspective on the CIO mindset and how resources and investments are prioritized in practice.

Security remains a top priority, yet many organizations still struggle to turn a clear threat picture into decisions that truly protect the business. The focus shifts from listing threats to understanding risk, what matters most, where exposure is real, and how failures impact the organization.

This session is based on insights from Atea CIO Analytics and provides a current overview of how Nordic CIOs are using AI as a driver for digital transformation

Morten Albæk holds a Master’s degree (cand.mag.) in History and Philosophy, has been an adjunct professor of philosophy at Aalborg University for more than 10 years, and is the founder of the consultancy Voluntas.