Ready for IT: A Catalyst for Digital Transformation and Security

The highly anticipated Ready for IT event is scheduled to take place from May 20th to 22nd, 2025. This year’s edition promises to be a pivotal gathering for companies deeply involved in digital transition and bolstering their cybersecurity posture. The event aims to unite ISSIs (Information Systems Security Managers), CISOs (Chief Information Security Officers), CTOs (Chief Technology Officers), and other key IT decision-makers. Attendees can expect a comprehensive program featuring forward-thinking conferences, focused round tables informed by PAC’s exclusive research, and hands-on immersive workshops.

Keynote Speakers and Conference Highlights

Ready for IT 2025 boasts an extraordinary lineup of speakers and a diverse range of topics, all centered around the theme of navigating the complexities of digital transformation.

Visionary Conferences

• Opening Conference: The Great Digital Jump

  Gilles Babinet,co-president of the National Digital Council,will kick off the event with a discussion on digital transformation and cybersecurity in the context of evolving regulations (May 20,11:30 AM).

• Cybersecurity Keynote: Threats, Regulations, and AI

  Benoît grünemwald, a cybersecurity expert and spokesperson for ESET France & Africa Francophone, will delve into the cybersecurity challenges of 2025, examining the threat landscape, regulatory frameworks, and the role of artificial intelligence (May 20, 6:00 PM).

• Plenary Conference: Strategy, AI, and Agility for ETIs

  Marjolaine Grondin, entrepreneur, speaker, and founder of Bootcamp IA, will explore strategies for triumphant digital transformation, focusing on the integration of AI and the importance of agility for mid-sized companies (ETIs) in 2025 (May 21, 12:00 PM).

• closing Conference: Spatial Debris: Pollution Beyond the Sky

  Astrophysicist and space debris specialist Fatoumata Kébé will discuss the growing issue of space debris, followed by a Q&A session moderated by Jérôme Saiz, a business protection consultant and founder of Opfor Intelligence (May 21, 6:00 PM).

Round Table Discussions: Decoding the Digital Landscape

This year’s central theme, the big jump, highlights the advancement of French ETIs as they tackle technological challenges head-on. The round tables will provide a platform for in-depth discussions and knowledge sharing.

Day 1: Why Take the Plunge in 2025?

• Why Now?

  An exclusive study by PAC will provide insights into the current state of digital technology within the ETI market.

• Towards More Efficiency

  Explore how Information Systems Departments (ISDs) can serve as strategic business partners, driving product innovation, process optimization, and enhanced customer experiences.

• More Agility

  Examine the imperative for CIOs to adapt continuously in the face of accelerating digital transformation and evolving cybersecurity threats.

Day 2: How to Stimulate Change?

• By Governance

  Discussions will centre on the CIO’s role within company management, governance models, budget management strategies, and prioritization.

• By Technology

  explore how AI can contribute to value creation, improve productivity and competitiveness, and unlock new business opportunities. According to a recent report by McKinsey, AI could contribute $13 trillion to the global economy by 2030, highlighting its transformative potential.

• With Talents!

  Focus on the importance of skilled CIOs and their teams, upskilling initiatives, employee empowerment, and nurturing the talents of the future.

Cybersecurity Round Tables: Investing in Resilience

Cybersecurity remains a critical concern for businesses of all sizes. Two dedicated round tables will address key aspects of cyber resilience and digital transformation.

• Cyber Security/Cyber Resilience: What Return on Investment for Companies?

  This session, proposed by the CLUSIF (Club de la Sécurité de l’Information Français), will explore methods for assessing cybersecurity posture and strategies for convincing management to invest in cyber resilience (Tuesday, May 20, 2:00 PM).

• No Cybersecurity, No Digital Transformation

  CESIN (Club des Experts de la Sécurité de l’Information et du Numérique) will lead a discussion on integrating cybersecurity as a essential pillar of successful digital transformation (Wednesday, May 21, 2:00 PM).

Event details and Registration

For a comprehensive overview of the conference program, keynote speakers, round table discussions, and workshops, please visit the Ready for IT website.

About Ready for IT

For the past six years, Ready for IT has served as a premier one-to-one event in Monaco, connecting companies undergoing digital transition with leading solution providers. The event brings together decision-makers, including ISDI, RSSI, CTOs, and Innovation Directors, with potential “guest” buyers and top-tier “partner” solutions. Ready for IT facilitates tailored meetings, delivers insightful content, and provides valuable peer networking opportunities.