Join Us for an Exclusive Executive Dinner & Discussion
The Real Cost of IT Complexity: What Is It Slowing Down?
The Ortus Club, together with our host Nerdio, would like to invite you to an exclusive roundtable dinner for IT and Digital Transformation leaders in Munich. Over an evening of great food and good company, you'll join a small group of senior peers for an off-the-record conversation about one of the most persistent challenges facing modern IT organisations. Expect candid exchange, fresh perspectives, and the kind of meaningful conversation that only happens when the right people are in the room.
The Real Cost of IT Complexity: What Is It Slowing Down?
IT complexity does more than increase costs—it quietly slows down productivity, reduces agility, and pulls teams away from strategic work. When systems are fragmented, processes are manual, and environments are inconsistent, it becomes harder for organisations to scale and operate efficiently. But where is this having the biggest impact, and how are companies addressing it?
In this peer-led discussion, IT leaders will explore where complexity is creating the most pressure today and what practical steps are helping to reduce it. From automation and standardisation to cloud-first approaches, the focus will be on simplifying operations, improving user experience, and enabling more efficient, future-ready workplaces.
The central question is a simple one with complicated answers: when complexity is the hidden tax on every initiative, where do you start cutting?
Discussion questions will include:
Where is IT complexity creating the most operational strain today, and how is it impacting productivity, security, and user experience?
What practical steps—such as automation, standardisation, or cloud-first platforms—have proven most effective in reducing complexity and improving efficiency?
How do you see IT environments evolving over the next 2–3 years, and what role will simplification and modern platforms play?
The Evening
6:30 PM — Arrival of guests and drink reception
7:00 PM — Welcoming and opening address by The Ortus Club
7:10 PM — Short introduction by Nerdio
7:20 PM — Discussion initiated by the moderator and continued by the group
7:50 PM — Appetizers are served
8:20 PM — Discussion ends, mains are served
9:00 PM — Drinks and networking
Who Should Be in the Room
This evening is for leaders focused on simplifying IT environments, reducing operational complexity, and enabling more scalable and efficient digital workplaces. If you're wrestling with fragmented systems, inconsistent environments, or the pull between keeping the lights on and driving strategic work, you'll find your counterparts here.
Job titles may include leaders in IT Operations, IT Infrastructure, End User Computing, Infrastructure Architecture, Cloud, Solutions Architecture, and VDI.
Confirmed Attendees Include:
Head of Datacenter Operations at DATEV eG
Head of IT at Allianz
Head of Information Technology at Munich RE
Vice President of Information Technology at BMW Group
CIO at RATIONAL
…and more.
How to Join
Seats are limited and offered by invitation only, so if you'd like to join us, simply request your place or accept your invitation. Once confirmed, you'll receive a calendar invite along with full event details and timings closer to the date.
The Host
Nerdio helps organisations deploy, manage, and optimise virtual desktop and modern endpoint environments across the cloud. Its platform is built to cut the complexity and cost out of running Azure Virtual Desktop, Windows 365, and Intune-managed estates—making it a fitting partner for a conversation about simplifying IT operations and building future-ready workplaces.
The Organisers
The Ortus Club runs executive knowledge-sharing events worldwide, bringing senior leaders together for curated, off-the-record discussions in a relaxed, peer-to-peer setting.