IN-PERSON

Atlanta CIO Executive Summit

November 8, 2023 | The Westin Atlanta Perimeter North

November 8, 2023
The Westin Atlanta Perimeter North

Collaborate with your peers

Get together with Atlanta's top CIOs to tackle shared business challenges and critical priorities facing your role today. Participate in this one-day, local program with peer-driven topics and interactive discussions with your true C-level peers.

Join your peers to discuss the most critical issues impacting CIOs today:

Innovating to Improve Business Processes and Outcomes

Scaling the Business with Digital Maturity

Influencing Change and Adaptability Across the Enterprise

Atlanta CIO Governing Body


The Governing Body Co-Chairs shape the summit agenda, ensuring that all content is driven by CIOs, for CIOs.

Governing Body Co-Chairs

Puneet Bhasin

Unum
EVP, Global CIO & Chief Digital Officer

Curtis Carver Jr.

University of Alabama at Birmingham
Vice President and CIO

Martin Davis

Southern Company
EVP & CIO

Ben Pivar

Carter's
SVP, CIO

Regina Salazar

Novelis
SVP, Chief Information and Digital Officer

Grant Shih

Vestis
Executive Vice President and Chief Technology Officer

What to Expect

Interactive Sessions

Hear from CIO practitioners and thought leaders on how they're solving critical challenges impacting your role today in Keynote sessions, and join smaller, interactive discussions with your peers in Breakout and Boardroom sessions.

Community Networking

Make new connections and catch up with old friends in casual conversations during dedicated time for networking designed to better acquaint you with your Atlanta CIO community.

Peer-to-Peer Meetings

Connect with like-minded peers in a private, one-on-one setting through Evanta's Peer-to-Peer Meetings. You will be matched with peers in your community based on your shared interests and priorities.

Agenda


November 7, 2023

November 8, 2023

6:00pm - 8:30pm  Governing Body Welcome Reception

Governing Body Welcome Reception

The Governing Body of Atlanta CIOs and invited guests are welcome to join us for a fun, interactive spin on the Governing Body Welcome Reception. Casino Night at The Westin Atlanta Perimeter North will feature table games, food and drinks to kickoff our “By CIOs, For CIOs” executive gathering.

7:45am - 8:30am  Registration & Breakfast

8:30am - 9:15am  Keynote

Executive Presence for Lasting Leadership

Chris Ulrich headshot

Chris Ulrich

Body Language Expert & Political Consultant

Guest Speaker

Any given gesture - a nod, a point of the finger - unconsciously communicates powerful ideas and feelings that have tangible consequences. Top executives are generally proficient in their ability to interact with others, but the stakes are raised during high-level negotiations, reporting to the board, inspiring and empowering senior managers or dealing with tricky internal matters. 

Join body language expert Chris Ulrich as he shares: 

  • Why every movement and action is magnified in high-level situations
  • Tools and techniques to build rapport quickly
  • How executives can communicate more effectively

9:15am - 9:40am  Networking Break

9:40am - 10:25am  Breakout Session

Delivering the Differentiated Experience — Creating New Value with Existing Resources

Kayla Broussard headshot

Kayla Broussard

U.S. CTO Consumer & Travel, Distinguished Engineer

Kyndryl

Amid flattened budgets and ongoing economic uncertainty, a renewed focus on differentiated customer experiences is vital to maintaining a competitive advantage, but your value is determined by what you are able to make of your data. Organizations must fully exploit existing IT and first-party data resources, as well as innovative new digital solutions, in order to improve customer interactions that create new value within the enterprise and for their partner ecosystems.

Join this session to learn about:

  • Harmonized experiences for an increasingly splintered audience
  • The importance of first-party data as a strategic asset for creating new value
  • Innovative case studies spotlighting location-aware experiences for retail and hospitality

9:40am - 10:25am  Executive Boardroom

Weaving Innovation into the Core of Everything

Harold Shannon headshot

Harold Shannon

VP, Technology and CIO

CoreCivic

Raj Velmurugan headshot

Raj Velmurugan

VP of IT (CIO)

Harley-Davidson

Satya Kar headshot

Satya Kar

Business Unit CIO - Building & Construction Systems

Arconic

The intersection of digital business and advanced technologies has inevitably brought life to continuous innovation. But when faced with economic instability and fiscal responsibility, how can CIOs maintain a constant innovative mindset and culture?

Join this boardroom to discuss:

  • Encouraging experimentation, ideation and failure in order to succeed
  • Cultivating an innovation-rich culture
  • Communicating and quantifying the value of innovation for long-term growth

Executive boardrooms are intimate and interactive sessions designed to foster dynamic dialogue around a specific, strategic topic. These private, closed-door discussions encourage attendee participation and are limited to 15 attendees (seating priority is given to CIOs).

To reserve your seat, please contact: Heather Bolick at Heather.Bolick@evanta.com

9:40am - 10:25am  Executive Boardroom

Tackling Talent in the Age of AI

Janine Moreno headshot

Janine Moreno

CIO Advisor, Office of the CIO

Zoom

Kevin Kerrigan headshot

Kevin Kerrigan

CIO

Fulton County, GA

CIOs are constantly seeking the right talent at the right time with an increased focus on future proofing the talent pipeline to build retention efforts. With the many advances in AI comes a shift in the skillsets necessary to propel the digital business forward. How can CIOs approach recruiting the right talent while effectively utilizing current employees' skills to effectively close talent gaps and future proof the workforce in an age of constant change?

 Join your peers to discuss:

  • Preparing employees for change and utilizing their full potential
  • Strategies to not only upskill but reskill to keep up with digital business demands
  • Blending traditional and unconventional approaches to close talent and skill gaps

Executive boardrooms are intimate and interactive sessions designed to foster dynamic dialogue around a specific, strategic topic. These private, closed-door discussions encourage attendee participation and are limited to 15 attendees (seating priority is given to CIOs).

To reserve your seat, please contact: Heather Bolick at Heather.Bolick@evanta.com

10:25am - 11:00am  Networking Break

10:30am - 10:55am  Peer-to-Peer Meetings

Peer-to-Peer Meetings

Connect with like-minded peers in a one-on-one setting through Evanta’s Peer-to-Peer Meetings. You will be matched with peers in your community based on your shared interests and priorities.

11:00am - 11:45am  Breakout Session

All About Strategy — How to be an Effective CIO

Harold Shannon headshot

Harold Shannon

VP, Technology and CIO

CoreCivic

The role of the CIO expands far beyond technology expertise; managing people and driving processes are also key areas of focus. To be successful, CIOs must have a strategy to excel in leadership, change management, and IT. Harold Shannon shares the approach he’s taking at CoreCivic to be effective as the VP of Technology and CIO.

Join this session to discuss:

  • Assessing your current strategy and adjusting as needed to keep up with emerging trends and innovations
  • Balancing technical skills with communication skills to make an impact as a leader
  • Ensuring daily routines support the organizational norms, technology objectives, and your values

11:00am - 11:45am  Breakout Session

Leading with Digital Sustainability — A Strategy Led by Technology

Daniel Christopher headshot

Daniel Christopher

Senior Chrome Enterprise Customer Engineer

Google Chrome Enterprise

Enterprises are under pressure to address multiple challenges impacting the planet, their people and profitability.  This is all happening while a recession is looming, quiet quitting is real and climate change is a top concern. Now is the time to position technology leaders as key partners in tackling these issues maximizes sustainable value across the business.

Join this session to explore sustainable strategies for:

  • Reducing efforts in the negative impact your company and products have on the planet (environmental sustainability)
  • How to best champion and manage the impact on your people (social sustainability)
  • Managing the business' fiscal health and future profitability (financial sustainability) 

11:00am - 11:45am  Executive Boardroom

Enabling Business Success Through AI, Data, and Analytics

Heath Thompson headshot

Heath Thompson

President and General Manager, Information & Systems Management

Quest Software

Dustin Johnson headshot

Dustin Johnson

Head of IT, US

UCB

Raj Vuchatu headshot

Raj Vuchatu

Chief Information Officer

Georgia Tech Research Institute

Gartner reports 80% of organizations seeking to scale digital business will fail without a modern approach to governance. As IT leaders seek to mature their frameworks, they must not only address technical challenges but also issues of trust, risk and ethics. Learn from your peers about what has and hasn't worked and leave with a framework to help guide the management of your data.

Join this session to explore:

  • Analyzing current data and AI governance trends with your peers
  • Improving processes for system and information management
  • Outlining a path to ensure success with your information management framework

Executive boardrooms are intimate and interactive sessions designed to foster dynamic dialogue around a specific, strategic topic. These private, closed-door discussions encourage attendee participation and are limited to 15 attendees (seating priority is given to CIOs).

To reserve your seat, please contact: Heather Bolick at Heather.Bolick@evanta.com

11:00am - 11:45am  Executive Boardroom

Leading Cybersecurity — Going Beyond Checking the Box

Arun Kandel headshot

Arun Kandel

CIO

Southern Poverty Law Center

Steven Ferguson headshot

Steven Ferguson

CIO

Technical College System of Georgia

Irene Thong headshot

Irene Thong

Senior Director, IT and Project Management - CIO/CISO

Printpack

Cybersecurity is no longer an objective reserved only for IT, it’s mission critical for senior executives and all board members. As a business leader in a quickly changing landscape, you must balance following new regulations and educating company leaders about cybersecurity.

Join this session to discuss:

  • How to prepare your board for ongoing shifts in governance and regulations
  • What impacts the new SEC ruling is already having on the enterprise
  • How to protect the organization from liability and cyber threats

Executive boardrooms are intimate and interactive sessions designed to foster dynamic dialogue around a specific, strategic topic. These private, closed-door discussions encourage attendee participation and are limited to 15 attendees (seating priority is given to CIOs).

To reserve your seat, please contact: Heather Bolick at Heather.Bolick@evanta.com

11:45am - 12:30pm  Lunch Service

12:30pm - 1:05pm  Keynote

Generative AI — Moving Beyond Hype and Hysteria

Bill Franks headshot

Bill Franks

Director, Center For Data Science & Analytics

Kennesaw State University

Generative AI rapidly emerged from obscurity in late 2022, captivating not only the AI and data science communities but also the wider public. Amidst sensationalism and misinformation, this presentation aims to offer a balanced perspective on generative AI, clarifying its true nature, strengths and challenges. Attendees will gain a clearer understanding of its potential impact on our world and practical applications for both personal and professional endeavors.

Join Bill Franks as he explores how to:

  • Discern real potential amid generative AI buzz
  • Plan the strategic role of AI within your organization
  • Apply generative AI for tangible benefit

1:05pm - 1:30pm  Break

1:30pm - 2:15pm  Breakout Session

Acting on AI — Competitive Advantage Now and in the Future

Curtis Carver Jr. headshot

Curtis Carver Jr.

Vice President and CIO

University of Alabama at Birmingham

Robert Howard headshot

Robert Howard

Associate VP & Deputy Chief Information Officer

University of Alabama at Birmingham

Brian Rivers headshot

Brian Rivers

Chief Technology Officer

University of Alabama at Birmingham

CIOs must choose to harness the power of AI or fall behind the competition. Now the challenge is to know which actions should be taken to implement AI effectively for competitive advantage while mitigating associated risks. Curt Carver, VP and CIO at the University of Alabama at Birmingham, will lead a panel of IT leaders who bring their unique experiences to the topic.

Join this session to discuss:

  • Utilizing the power of AI sooner than later
  • Deciphering the use of public or private data sets for Generative AI
  • Weighing the impact of AI on security

1:30pm - 2:15pm  Executive Boardroom

Driving a Digital Enterprise — A Strategic Mindset Shift

Paula Wagner headshot

Paula Wagner

Chief Information Officer

Mansfield Energy

John Adamson headshot

John Adamson

SVP & CIO

Floor & Decor

 Digital transformation goes beyond technology and must include a culture and mindset shift across the enterprise. Today’s CIOs must start thinking differently about the digital capabilities across the organization to drive a successful digital enterprise into the future.

Join this boardroom to discuss:

  • Bringing digital strategy into all aspects of the organization
  • Improving processes within product management, design and technology
  • Balancing optimization and digital transformation and uncovering the role of data

Executive boardrooms are intimate and interactive sessions designed to foster dynamic dialogue around a specific, strategic topic. These private, closed-door discussions encourage attendee participation and are limited to 15 attendees (seating priority is given to CIOs).

To reserve your seat, please contact: Heather Bolick at Heather.Bolick@evanta.com

1:30pm - 2:15pm  Executive Boardroom

Vetting Your Applications and Infrastructure Technology Strategy

Sandesh Shetty headshot

Sandesh Shetty

CTO

Koch Industries

Steve Cox headshot

Steve Cox

VP, Chief Information Officer

Wayne-Sanderson Farms

Sharon Heard-Brown headshot

Sharon Heard-Brown

Deputy CIO, Aviation Services

Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport

A well-structured applications and technology strategy is both the lifeblood of the business and a strategic differentiator as CIOs accelerate digital transformation. In today’s digital-first workspaces, how can leaders evolve their strategy to maximize the value of their applications, advance key digital initiatives, and remain agile in the face of constant change?

Join this session to discuss:

  • Gaining insight into technical debt and building a business case for application and technology rationalization
  • Discontinuing legacy systems, modernizing, and shifting to agile solutions
  • Creating architectures that evolve with ever-changing business requirements

Executive boardrooms are intimate and interactive sessions designed to foster dynamic dialogue around a specific, strategic topic. These private, closed-door discussions encourage attendee participation and are limited to 15 attendees (seating priority is given to CIOs).

To reserve your seat, please contact: Heather Bolick at Heather.Bolick@evanta.com

1:30pm - 2:15pm  Executive Boardroom

AI Governance — Safeguarding Innovation

Ben Pivar headshot

Ben Pivar

SVP, CIO

Carter's

Marcia Calleja-Matsko headshot

Marcia Calleja-Matsko

Chief Information Officer

OneDigital Health & Benefits

Daniel Stuart headshot

Daniel Stuart

Senior VP, Information Technology Services

Southwire

CIOs are tasked with leveraging AI for competitive advantage, but these advanced technologies must be regulated responsibly. As advances in AI continue to impact the enterprise, CIOs are evaluating implementing effective AI governance to mitigate risks, maintain transparency and ensure ethical use.
Join this session to discuss:

  • Promoting constructive and ethical utilization of AI
  • Monitoring regulatory compliance to ensure data ethics and privacy rights are met
  • Evaluating open and closed source AI models to protect sensitive data

Executive boardrooms are intimate and interactive sessions designed to foster dynamic dialogue around a specific, strategic topic. These private, closed-door discussions encourage attendee participation and are limited to 15 attendees (seating priority is given to CIOs).

To reserve your seat, please contact: Heather Bolick at Heather.Bolick@evanta.com

2:15pm - 2:50pm  Networking Break

2:20pm - 2:45pm  Peer-to-Peer Meetings

Peer-to-Peer Meetings

Connect with like-minded peers in a one-on-one setting through Evanta’s Peer-to-Peer Meetings. You will be matched with peers in your community based on your shared interests and priorities.

2:50pm - 3:25pm  Keynote

Shifting Executive Mindset to Embrace Volatility and Change

De'Onn Griffin headshot

De'Onn Griffin

Vice President, Team Manager CIO Executive Development

Gartner

Today’s digital-era is proving misaligned with our industrial-era leadership mindsets. Disruption and volatility are only accelerating and becoming more complex. Thankfully, today’s digital leaders hold the key to leading in this new paradigm of uncertainty. This session discusses how CIOs can cultivate the evolution of today’s executive mindsets to accelerate the realization of growth and value from digital transformation.

Join this session to discuss:

  • The deep psychology holding us back from growth and how to break through
  • The digital leader’s role in leading a new approach to disruption in the C-suite
  • Actionable ideas for today, to build change expertise for tomorrow

3:25pm - 3:50pm  Closing Reception & Prize Drawing

6:00pm - 8:30pm  Governing Body Welcome Reception

Governing Body Welcome Reception

The Governing Body of Atlanta CIOs and invited guests are welcome to join us for a fun, interactive spin on the Governing Body Welcome Reception. Casino Night at The Westin Atlanta Perimeter North will feature table games, food and drinks to kickoff our “By CIOs, For CIOs” executive gathering.

7:45am - 8:30am  Registration & Breakfast

8:30am - 9:15am  Keynote

Executive Presence for Lasting Leadership

Chris Ulrich headshot

Chris Ulrich

Body Language Expert & Political Consultant

Guest Speaker

Any given gesture - a nod, a point of the finger - unconsciously communicates powerful ideas and feelings that have tangible consequences. Top executives are generally proficient in their ability to interact with others, but the stakes are raised during high-level negotiations, reporting to the board, inspiring and empowering senior managers or dealing with tricky internal matters. 

Join body language expert Chris Ulrich as he shares: 

  • Why every movement and action is magnified in high-level situations
  • Tools and techniques to build rapport quickly
  • How executives can communicate more effectively

9:15am - 9:40am  Networking Break

9:40am - 10:25am  Executive Boardroom

Weaving Innovation into the Core of Everything

Harold Shannon headshot

Harold Shannon

VP, Technology and CIO

CoreCivic

Raj Velmurugan headshot

Raj Velmurugan

VP of IT (CIO)

Harley-Davidson

Satya Kar headshot

Satya Kar

Business Unit CIO - Building & Construction Systems

Arconic

The intersection of digital business and advanced technologies has inevitably brought life to continuous innovation. But when faced with economic instability and fiscal responsibility, how can CIOs maintain a constant innovative mindset and culture?

Join this boardroom to discuss:

  • Encouraging experimentation, ideation and failure in order to succeed
  • Cultivating an innovation-rich culture
  • Communicating and quantifying the value of innovation for long-term growth

Executive boardrooms are intimate and interactive sessions designed to foster dynamic dialogue around a specific, strategic topic. These private, closed-door discussions encourage attendee participation and are limited to 15 attendees (seating priority is given to CIOs).

To reserve your seat, please contact: Heather Bolick at Heather.Bolick@evanta.com

9:40am - 10:25am  Executive Boardroom

Tackling Talent in the Age of AI

Janine Moreno headshot

Janine Moreno

CIO Advisor, Office of the CIO

Zoom

Kevin Kerrigan headshot

Kevin Kerrigan

CIO

Fulton County, GA

CIOs are constantly seeking the right talent at the right time with an increased focus on future proofing the talent pipeline to build retention efforts. With the many advances in AI comes a shift in the skillsets necessary to propel the digital business forward. How can CIOs approach recruiting the right talent while effectively utilizing current employees' skills to effectively close talent gaps and future proof the workforce in an age of constant change?

 Join your peers to discuss:

  • Preparing employees for change and utilizing their full potential
  • Strategies to not only upskill but reskill to keep up with digital business demands
  • Blending traditional and unconventional approaches to close talent and skill gaps

Executive boardrooms are intimate and interactive sessions designed to foster dynamic dialogue around a specific, strategic topic. These private, closed-door discussions encourage attendee participation and are limited to 15 attendees (seating priority is given to CIOs).

To reserve your seat, please contact: Heather Bolick at Heather.Bolick@evanta.com

10:25am - 11:00am  Networking Break

10:30am - 10:55am  Peer-to-Peer Meetings

Peer-to-Peer Meetings

Connect with like-minded peers in a one-on-one setting through Evanta’s Peer-to-Peer Meetings. You will be matched with peers in your community based on your shared interests and priorities.

11:00am - 11:45am  Breakout Session

All About Strategy — How to be an Effective CIO

Harold Shannon headshot

Harold Shannon

VP, Technology and CIO

CoreCivic

The role of the CIO expands far beyond technology expertise; managing people and driving processes are also key areas of focus. To be successful, CIOs must have a strategy to excel in leadership, change management, and IT. Harold Shannon shares the approach he’s taking at CoreCivic to be effective as the VP of Technology and CIO.

Join this session to discuss:

  • Assessing your current strategy and adjusting as needed to keep up with emerging trends and innovations
  • Balancing technical skills with communication skills to make an impact as a leader
  • Ensuring daily routines support the organizational norms, technology objectives, and your values

11:00am - 11:45am  Breakout Session

Leading with Digital Sustainability — A Strategy Led by Technology

Daniel Christopher headshot

Daniel Christopher

Senior Chrome Enterprise Customer Engineer

Google Chrome Enterprise

Enterprises are under pressure to address multiple challenges impacting the planet, their people and profitability.  This is all happening while a recession is looming, quiet quitting is real and climate change is a top concern. Now is the time to position technology leaders as key partners in tackling these issues maximizes sustainable value across the business.

Join this session to explore sustainable strategies for:

  • Reducing efforts in the negative impact your company and products have on the planet (environmental sustainability)
  • How to best champion and manage the impact on your people (social sustainability)
  • Managing the business' fiscal health and future profitability (financial sustainability) 

11:00am - 11:45am  Executive Boardroom

Enabling Business Success Through AI, Data, and Analytics

Heath Thompson headshot

Heath Thompson

President and General Manager, Information & Systems Management

Quest Software

Dustin Johnson headshot

Dustin Johnson

Head of IT, US

UCB

Raj Vuchatu headshot

Raj Vuchatu

Chief Information Officer

Georgia Tech Research Institute

Gartner reports 80% of organizations seeking to scale digital business will fail without a modern approach to governance. As IT leaders seek to mature their frameworks, they must not only address technical challenges but also issues of trust, risk and ethics. Learn from your peers about what has and hasn't worked and leave with a framework to help guide the management of your data.

Join this session to explore:

  • Analyzing current data and AI governance trends with your peers
  • Improving processes for system and information management
  • Outlining a path to ensure success with your information management framework

Executive boardrooms are intimate and interactive sessions designed to foster dynamic dialogue around a specific, strategic topic. These private, closed-door discussions encourage attendee participation and are limited to 15 attendees (seating priority is given to CIOs).

To reserve your seat, please contact: Heather Bolick at Heather.Bolick@evanta.com

11:00am - 11:45am  Executive Boardroom

Leading Cybersecurity — Going Beyond Checking the Box

Arun Kandel headshot

Arun Kandel

CIO

Southern Poverty Law Center

Steven Ferguson headshot

Steven Ferguson

CIO

Technical College System of Georgia

Irene Thong headshot

Irene Thong

Senior Director, IT and Project Management - CIO/CISO

Printpack

Cybersecurity is no longer an objective reserved only for IT, it’s mission critical for senior executives and all board members. As a business leader in a quickly changing landscape, you must balance following new regulations and educating company leaders about cybersecurity.

Join this session to discuss:

  • How to prepare your board for ongoing shifts in governance and regulations
  • What impacts the new SEC ruling is already having on the enterprise
  • How to protect the organization from liability and cyber threats

Executive boardrooms are intimate and interactive sessions designed to foster dynamic dialogue around a specific, strategic topic. These private, closed-door discussions encourage attendee participation and are limited to 15 attendees (seating priority is given to CIOs).

To reserve your seat, please contact: Heather Bolick at Heather.Bolick@evanta.com

11:45am - 12:30pm  Lunch Service

12:30pm - 1:05pm  Keynote

Generative AI — Moving Beyond Hype and Hysteria

Bill Franks headshot

Bill Franks

Director, Center For Data Science & Analytics

Kennesaw State University

Generative AI rapidly emerged from obscurity in late 2022, captivating not only the AI and data science communities but also the wider public. Amidst sensationalism and misinformation, this presentation aims to offer a balanced perspective on generative AI, clarifying its true nature, strengths and challenges. Attendees will gain a clearer understanding of its potential impact on our world and practical applications for both personal and professional endeavors.

Join Bill Franks as he explores how to:

  • Discern real potential amid generative AI buzz
  • Plan the strategic role of AI within your organization
  • Apply generative AI for tangible benefit

1:05pm - 1:30pm  Break

1:30pm - 2:15pm  Breakout Session

Acting on AI — Competitive Advantage Now and in the Future

Curtis Carver Jr. headshot

Curtis Carver Jr.

Vice President and CIO

University of Alabama at Birmingham

Robert Howard headshot

Robert Howard

Associate VP & Deputy Chief Information Officer

University of Alabama at Birmingham

Brian Rivers headshot

Brian Rivers

Chief Technology Officer

University of Alabama at Birmingham

CIOs must choose to harness the power of AI or fall behind the competition. Now the challenge is to know which actions should be taken to implement AI effectively for competitive advantage while mitigating associated risks. Curt Carver, VP and CIO at the University of Alabama at Birmingham, will lead a panel of IT leaders who bring their unique experiences to the topic.

Join this session to discuss:

  • Utilizing the power of AI sooner than later
  • Deciphering the use of public or private data sets for Generative AI
  • Weighing the impact of AI on security

1:30pm - 2:15pm  Executive Boardroom

Driving a Digital Enterprise — A Strategic Mindset Shift

Paula Wagner headshot

Paula Wagner

Chief Information Officer

Mansfield Energy

John Adamson headshot

John Adamson

SVP & CIO

Floor & Decor

 Digital transformation goes beyond technology and must include a culture and mindset shift across the enterprise. Today’s CIOs must start thinking differently about the digital capabilities across the organization to drive a successful digital enterprise into the future.

Join this boardroom to discuss:

  • Bringing digital strategy into all aspects of the organization
  • Improving processes within product management, design and technology
  • Balancing optimization and digital transformation and uncovering the role of data

Executive boardrooms are intimate and interactive sessions designed to foster dynamic dialogue around a specific, strategic topic. These private, closed-door discussions encourage attendee participation and are limited to 15 attendees (seating priority is given to CIOs).

To reserve your seat, please contact: Heather Bolick at Heather.Bolick@evanta.com

1:30pm - 2:15pm  Executive Boardroom

Vetting Your Applications and Infrastructure Technology Strategy

Sandesh Shetty headshot

Sandesh Shetty

CTO

Koch Industries

Steve Cox headshot

Steve Cox

VP, Chief Information Officer

Wayne-Sanderson Farms

Sharon Heard-Brown headshot

Sharon Heard-Brown

Deputy CIO, Aviation Services

Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport

A well-structured applications and technology strategy is both the lifeblood of the business and a strategic differentiator as CIOs accelerate digital transformation. In today’s digital-first workspaces, how can leaders evolve their strategy to maximize the value of their applications, advance key digital initiatives, and remain agile in the face of constant change?

Join this session to discuss:

  • Gaining insight into technical debt and building a business case for application and technology rationalization
  • Discontinuing legacy systems, modernizing, and shifting to agile solutions
  • Creating architectures that evolve with ever-changing business requirements

Executive boardrooms are intimate and interactive sessions designed to foster dynamic dialogue around a specific, strategic topic. These private, closed-door discussions encourage attendee participation and are limited to 15 attendees (seating priority is given to CIOs).

To reserve your seat, please contact: Heather Bolick at Heather.Bolick@evanta.com

1:30pm - 2:15pm  Executive Boardroom

AI Governance — Safeguarding Innovation

Ben Pivar headshot

Ben Pivar

SVP, CIO

Carter's

Marcia Calleja-Matsko headshot

Marcia Calleja-Matsko

Chief Information Officer

OneDigital Health & Benefits

Daniel Stuart headshot

Daniel Stuart

Senior VP, Information Technology Services

Southwire

CIOs are tasked with leveraging AI for competitive advantage, but these advanced technologies must be regulated responsibly. As advances in AI continue to impact the enterprise, CIOs are evaluating implementing effective AI governance to mitigate risks, maintain transparency and ensure ethical use.
Join this session to discuss:

  • Promoting constructive and ethical utilization of AI
  • Monitoring regulatory compliance to ensure data ethics and privacy rights are met
  • Evaluating open and closed source AI models to protect sensitive data

Executive boardrooms are intimate and interactive sessions designed to foster dynamic dialogue around a specific, strategic topic. These private, closed-door discussions encourage attendee participation and are limited to 15 attendees (seating priority is given to CIOs).

To reserve your seat, please contact: Heather Bolick at Heather.Bolick@evanta.com

2:15pm - 2:50pm  Networking Break

2:20pm - 2:45pm  Peer-to-Peer Meetings

Peer-to-Peer Meetings

Connect with like-minded peers in a one-on-one setting through Evanta’s Peer-to-Peer Meetings. You will be matched with peers in your community based on your shared interests and priorities.

2:50pm - 3:25pm  Keynote

Shifting Executive Mindset to Embrace Volatility and Change

De'Onn Griffin headshot

De'Onn Griffin

Vice President, Team Manager CIO Executive Development

Gartner

Today’s digital-era is proving misaligned with our industrial-era leadership mindsets. Disruption and volatility are only accelerating and becoming more complex. Thankfully, today’s digital leaders hold the key to leading in this new paradigm of uncertainty. This session discusses how CIOs can cultivate the evolution of today’s executive mindsets to accelerate the realization of growth and value from digital transformation.

Join this session to discuss:

  • The deep psychology holding us back from growth and how to break through
  • The digital leader’s role in leading a new approach to disruption in the C-suite
  • Actionable ideas for today, to build change expertise for tomorrow

3:25pm - 3:50pm  Closing Reception & Prize Drawing

November 7, 2023

November 8, 2023

We look forward to seeing you at an upcoming in-person gathering


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The Westin Atlanta Perimeter North
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A block of rooms has been reserved at the The Westin Atlanta Perimeter North at a reduced conference rate. Reservations should be made online or by calling 770-395-3902.

Deadline to book using the discounted room rate of $189 USD (plus tax) is October 16, 2023.

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