2026-10-29 –, Main Hall
At 7:42 a.m., the call comes in. A critical supplier is no longer available. A regulation changes overnight. A platform your business depends on suddenly becomes a geopolitical liability. In that moment, one question matters more than any other: Do you still have a choice?
This presentation examines how organizations gradually lose strategic flexibility through everyday architectural decisions, vendor dependencies, operational complexity, and governance structures optimized for stability rather than adaptability.
Kim van Wilgen examines how hidden dependencies can limit strategic freedom and why resilience should be designed around adaptability rather than control.
The session combines strategic storytelling, practical examples, and actionable frameworks that help organizations evaluate their resilience against cyber, operational, regulatory, and geopolitical disruption.
The central message is simple: The goal is not absolute control. The goal is preserving optionality.
Kim van Wilgen is CTO at Schuberg Philis and a trusted advisor to executive teams and technology leaders responsible for mission-critical digital environments. She specializes in operational resilience, cybersecurity, AI adoption, and digital sovereignty.
Kim helps organizations design technology landscapes that remain adaptable in the face of cyber threats, geopolitical uncertainty, and rapid technological change. She is known for translating complex technical challenges into clear strategic choices for business leaders. Her work bridges technology, leadership, and business continuity in an increasingly digital world.