2026-03-03
CIO-CISO Executive Circle West 03.03.2026
Trusted by Industry Leaders
We are proud to welcome C-Level executives and senior decision-makers from some of the most influential companies in Europe.
Focus Topics
- Die Budget-Frage: Cybersicherheit, Risikomanagement und andere Prioritäten
- IT & Security im Vorstand: Anforderungen an moderne Unternehmen
- Künstliche Intelligenz: Best and worst practice
- Cyber-Resilience: Third-Party-Zugriffe und Schnittstellen unter Kontrolle bringen
- Notfallstrategien: Reaktion im Fall interner Sicherheitslücken, Cyber-Attacken von außen und Engpässen im Zuge geopolitischer Konflikte
- People matter: Sicherheitsbewusstsein schaffen; alte Rollen sichern & neue erschließen
- Simulieren geht über studieren: Wie der Ernstfall am besten geprobt wird und wie sich die Ergebnisse bewerten lassen
- Compliance: Von NIS2 über Dora bis hin zum EU AI Act
- Cybersecurity-Technologie: Identitätsmanagement und Zero Trust Architektur,
- IT als Business-Enabler: Outcome-driven IT
- Digitalisierung: Alte Strukturen vereinheitlichen, ohne Silos zu schaffen und gegen Vorgaben zu verstoßen
- Outsourcing oder eigene Entwicklung: Kosten- und Sicherheitsabwägungen
- Architektur: Strategische Entscheidung statt isolierter Baustelle
- People matter: Wie sieht das IT-Team der Zukunft aus?
- Datenmanagement: Die richtigen Daten in den richtigen Händen
Event Venues
The venue
Excelsior Hotel Ernst
At Network Circle, we choose our venues with purpose. Directly opposite Cologne's iconic Cathedral and steps from the main station, this 5-star grand hotel blends heritage with modern comfort - an ideal setting for exclusive business networking and leadership exchange. Designed to meet the high expectations of C-Level executives, the Excelsior offers discreet service, elegant interiors and refined dining, enabling both focused conversation and quiet relaxation. It’s the perfect home for memorable Network Circle gatherings in Cologne.
Executive Dinner Circle
The Executive Dinner Circle is more than a meal - it's a seamless continuation of our agenda. After a day of high-impact keynotes, peer-level discussions and industry defining topics, our business network approach leads to a premium dinner that deepens the conversations sparked during the event. In the Excelsior Hotel Ernst this experience is relaxed yet refined, keeping the emphasis on strategic exchange, trusted connections and new collaborations in a private, personable atmosphere, whilst enjoying an outstanding cuisine.
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Project management
If you have any questions, we are always happy to assist you.
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Philipp Schlegl
Project Manager
philipp.schlegl@networkcircle.com
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