Welcome to the first chapter of the CIONET Awards 2026. During this online event, the spotlight falls on two of the most critical arenas in modern enterprise: Applications & Architecture and Data & AI.
We are searching for true pioneers, the leaders who has fundamentally transformed their business. Prepare for a dynamic session where each nominee will present their groundbreaking achievements. They will then face questions from our esteemed jury and you, our live audience, before a winner is selected for each category.
Two awards, countless innovations. Let's discover who is setting the new standard.
Applications & Architecture
The Applications & Architecture category honours leaders who have significantly enhanced their organisation's strategic objectives, responsiveness, and customer experience through modernised applications and agile architecture. This award recognises the efficient management of resources to achieve these transformative goals.
The award winner will be a leader who has personally championed transformative architectural changes, measurably accelerated development, and delivered outstanding business value and innovation.
Data & AI
This category of the CIONET Awards 2026 celebrates digital leaders who have transformed their business through the breakthrough use of data and Artificial Intelligence. This award recognises individuals who have delivered clearly quantified, high-impact business results and significant value to their stakeholders.
The ideal winner will be a leader who demonstrates exceptional strategic foresight in building a data-driven culture, introducing pioneering AI solutions, and upholding ethical and transparent practices.
Join this high-energy conversation and celebration of great digital leadership!
Senior Director – Head of IT Architecture @ Intesa Sanpaolo
Currently oversees group-wide IT Architecture, managing architecture evolution, cloud enablement, tech observatory and AI development and adoption in ITxIT use cases.
Previous to Intesa, worked at Accenture for 23 years, in different technology roles within Financial Services industry across different geographies.
Holds a Computer Science degree from Torino University.More to be revealed.
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