IN-PERSON

Pittsburgh CIO Executive Summit

May 14, 2024 | David L. Lawrence Convention Center

May 14, 2024
David L. Lawrence Convention Center

Collaborate with your peers

Get together with Pittsburgh'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:

Defining profitable growth strategies and the value within security

Increasing operational efficiencies and productivity of security automation

Building a culture of security to enable smart, secure decision-making

Pittsburgh 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

Bill Balint

Indiana University of Pennsylvania
CIO

Susan Koski

PNC
CISO

Matt Putila

enGen
VP, Product Development

George Rosato

CONSOL Energy
Director, IT

Richard Smith

Wabtec
SVP, CIO

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 Pittsburgh 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


May 13, 2024

May 14, 2024

6:00pm - 8:30pm  Networking

Governing Body Welcome Reception

Join us for a special evening at the Carnegie Science Center to kick off the Executive Summit with dinner and networking hosted by Governing Body members. In the spirit of community and giving back, you'll have the opportunity to participate in a book drive and bookmark decorating throught he non-profit organization, Readers for Leaders.

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

8:30am - 9:15am  Keynote

Adopting a Growth Mindset and Boosting Resilience

Daniel Bull headshot

Daniel Bull

World Record-Breaking Adventurer

Guest Speaker

At the very top of the world, as in the business world, constant change means we’re all navigating new terrain. Come together and bounce back from the greatest disruptive event of our generation, while being inspired by 3x world record-breaking adventurer Daniel Bull. He shares powerful and practical strategies learnt from Everest to Antarctica and beyond while empowering you to defy limits, grasp opportunities, and conquer your own mountains – in work and in life.

Daniel will share:

  • Proven strategies for dealing with unrelenting change
  • Powerful insights on courageous leadership in the face of ongoing uncertainty
  • What it takes to reach the top – adopting a growth mindset and boosting resilience despite epic challenges

9:15am - 9:40am  Networking Break

9:40am - 10:25am  Breakout Session

Creating Cross-Function Unity and Culture for Sustained Business Success

Matt Putila headshot

Matt Putila

VP, Product Development

enGen

Jim Burgess headshot

Jim Burgess

Sr. Vice President, Operations

Highmark Wholecare

In the rapidly evolving landscape of business transformation, alignment between operational and technological functions is paramount to propel organizational change. To establish a symbiotic relationship between business operations and technology, a 'tone from the top' methodology is essential in fostering a culture of high performance and functionality throughout the organization.

Join this session for a case study on:

  • Setting joint and foundational goals and metrics
  • Creating cross-function teambuilding and execution
  • Deploying scalable and agile frameworks for long-term success

9:40am - 10:25am  Executive Boardroom

Finding the Right Balance of AI Governance

James Rowe headshot

James Rowe

VP, Information Technology

NLMK USA

Charles Bartel headshot

Charles Bartel

VP for IT & CIO

Duquesne University

Julie Ray headshot

Julie Ray

CISO

US Steel

CIOs are constantly challenged to protect the enterprise while simultaneously developing policy and frameworks to achieve business outcomes. As tools such as Generative AI become common in the workplace, there is further stress on IT to decide what to govern to accelerate delivery of business outcomes and what to protect from potential risk.

Join this boardroom to discuss:

  • Necessary governance to prevent misuse and risk
  • Policies to meet regulatory and corporate demands
  • Best practices and frameworks for Gen AI usage

9:40am - 10:25am  Executive Boardroom

Organizational Risk Mitigation — Protecting Humans from Themselves

Brian Reed headshot

Brian Reed

Senior Director, Cybersecurity Strategy

Proofpoint

John O'Rourke headshot

John O'Rourke

Global IT Director/CISO

PPG Industries

Peter Zwieryznski headshot

Peter Zwieryznski

Director of Information Security

Koppers Holdings

Sometimes it's hard to see a future beyond ransomware, BEC and data loss. But how do we not only ensure our cyber defense teams and the workforce they protect stay afloat in the current risk landscape, while simultaneously building toward future consolidation and risk mitigation scenarios?

Join this session to discuss:

  • Developing a human risk framework
  • Moving human-centric security controls from reactive and manual to proactive and automated
  • Leveraging AI to protect humans from themselves

10:25am - 11:05am  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.

11:05am - 11:50am  Breakout Session

Bridging Gaps — Communicating Cybersecurity to the Board

Kevin Fiedler headshot

Kevin Fiedler

CISO

Rue21

Eris Symms headshot

Eris Symms

CISO

Arconic

Justin Zimmerman headshot

Justin Zimmerman

VP, CISO

Giant Eagle

Boards of Directors are becoming more involved in cybersecurity; with 88% of boards viewing the topic as a business risk according to Gartner research. With increasing pressure to report and measure security, it is paramount to equip yourself with the tools needed to accurately and efficiently communicate before, during and after breaches.

This interactive panel will discuss:

  • Understanding board needs and objectives
  • Tracking and measuring comprehendible data
  • Educating boards on steps taken to mitigate and prevent threats

11:05am - 11:50am  Executive Boardroom

Cutting Costs is Half the Battle

George Rosato headshot

George Rosato

Director, IT

CONSOL Energy

John Shaffer headshot

John Shaffer

Cyber Security Manager

CONSOL Energy

Richard Smith headshot

Richard Smith

SVP, CIO

Wabtec

Amid economic turbulence, technology leaders must look beyond cost savings to operation resiliency and efficiency. As economic conditions tighten, executives are looking for ways to strategically optimize costs while reinvesting in sustainable technologies.

Join your peers in this session to discuss:

  • Adoption of planning processes that accelerate new capabilities to support growth
  • Ways to optimize performance during uncertain times
  • When to accelerate, reduce or eliminate investment

11:05am - 11:50am  Executive Boardroom

Securing a Modern Data Governance Program

Bill Balint headshot

Bill Balint

CIO

Indiana University of Pennsylvania

Carmine Fantini headshot

Carmine Fantini

Vice President, Enterprise Risk & CIO

Equitrans Midstream

Gwendolyn Moorer headshot

Gwendolyn Moorer

Assistant Director, Business Technology

City of Pittsburgh, PA

Establishing a secure governance program that successfully aligns with business priorities is paramount. As data becomes increasingly available across multiple cloud environments, it's more important now than ever to preserve the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of information used in business processes, applications, and technology. Security leaders must establish a secure, modern framework that protects high quality data throughout its lifecycle.

Join this session to discuss:

  • How to align data strategy with security objectives
  • Strategies to ensure availability, integrity and confidentiality in data while mitigating risks
  • The importance of complying with data-focused regulations while creating value from a data governance program

11:50am - 12:35pm  Lunch Service

12:35pm - 1:10pm  Keynote

Closing Gaps and Cultivating Leaders

Thomas Blazek headshot

Thomas Blazek

Global IT Director

Arconic

Kathleen Lovett headshot

Kathleen Lovett

VP & Global CIO, Supply Chain

VSP Vision Care

Robert Senz headshot

Robert Senz

SVP, Talent

PNC

The demand for advanced tech talent still outweighs the supply. Organizations that are able to assess specific enterprise needs that match modern ways of working will best be suited for long-term success. But how can CIOs and CISOs check all the boxes while still pursuing digital ambitions?

This keynote will explore:

  • Blending traditional and unconventional approaches to close skill gaps
  • Preparing current employees for technological advancement and change
  • Building tech talent pipelines from nontraditional sources

1:10pm - 1:35pm  Break

1:35pm - 2:20pm  Breakout Session

Which Side Are You On?

Richard Smith headshot

Richard Smith

SVP, CIO

Wabtec

Join a friendly discussion and debate with peers to challenge your ideas on cloud, SEC regulations, security ease of access and practical applications of AI. Explore the concept of polarity and determine if you can have the best of both worlds.

Join this session to:

  • Build community through interactivity
  • Expand your thinking on polarizing topics
  • Understand the journey your peers are on

1:35pm - 2:20pm  Executive Boardroom

Buy or Build? Investing Time and Resources in Applications

Lisa Biondi headshot

Lisa Biondi

CIO

System One

Jim Bish headshot

Jim Bish

Director of Information Technology, Electron Microscopy Technologies

AMETEK

Tushar Lovalekar headshot

Tushar Lovalekar

VP, IT

Koppers Holdings

Gartner research shows a near split of CIOs opting to build an application in-house versus buying or partnering with a third-party. Regardless of the choice, IT executives must deliver programs that are relevant and both cost and time effective to manage.

In this boardroom, you will discuss:

  • Aligning application strategy to business objectives
  • Best uses of application development
  • Adaptability of applications and threat readiness

1:35pm - 2:20pm  Executive Boardroom

AI's Role in Threat Detection

Jim Mahony headshot

Jim Mahony

CISO

Robert Morris University

Kevin Varley headshot

Kevin Varley

Director of Factory Security

Xylem

Tracking risk among digital assets to ensure high-level resiliency is top of mind for technology leaders. As remote work and use of mobile devices and cloud services continues to increase, this makes self-learning artificial intelligence an even handier threat detection tool. 

In this session, you will explore:

  • Ways to improve competency in tools and processes
  • How to leverage self-learning AI to identify advanced threats
  • Strategies to increase security operation efficiency and innovation

2:20pm - 3:00pm  Networking Break

2:25pm - 2:50pm  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 - 3:00pm  Break

3:00pm - 3:35pm  Keynote

Building Trust Through Collaborative Partnership

Madelin Santana headshot

Madelin Santana

Sr Director Analyst

Gartner

 In today's rapidly evolving business landscape, a successful partnership with peers is vital for CIOs and CISOs to achieve their personal, functional and organizational goals. A trusting relationship accelerates progress on strategic goals and enables smarter decisions for the organization. But what does a trusting relationship, or trust, mean in the context of C-suite leadership? 

This keynote will discuss: 

  • Executing actions to build trust across the C-suite
  • Overcoming common trust barriers and applying principals of the trust compass
  • Rebuilding foundations of trust for the recovery process

3:35pm - 4:00pm  Closing Comments and Prize Drawing

6:00pm - 8:30pm  Networking

Governing Body Welcome Reception

Join us for a special evening at the Carnegie Science Center to kick off the Executive Summit with dinner and networking hosted by Governing Body members. In the spirit of community and giving back, you'll have the opportunity to participate in a book drive and bookmark decorating throught he non-profit organization, Readers for Leaders.

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

8:30am - 9:15am  Keynote

Adopting a Growth Mindset and Boosting Resilience

Daniel Bull headshot

Daniel Bull

World Record-Breaking Adventurer

Guest Speaker

At the very top of the world, as in the business world, constant change means we’re all navigating new terrain. Come together and bounce back from the greatest disruptive event of our generation, while being inspired by 3x world record-breaking adventurer Daniel Bull. He shares powerful and practical strategies learnt from Everest to Antarctica and beyond while empowering you to defy limits, grasp opportunities, and conquer your own mountains – in work and in life.

Daniel will share:

  • Proven strategies for dealing with unrelenting change
  • Powerful insights on courageous leadership in the face of ongoing uncertainty
  • What it takes to reach the top – adopting a growth mindset and boosting resilience despite epic challenges

9:15am - 9:40am  Networking Break

9:40am - 10:25am  Breakout Session

Creating Cross-Function Unity and Culture for Sustained Business Success

Matt Putila headshot

Matt Putila

VP, Product Development

enGen

Jim Burgess headshot

Jim Burgess

Sr. Vice President, Operations

Highmark Wholecare

In the rapidly evolving landscape of business transformation, alignment between operational and technological functions is paramount to propel organizational change. To establish a symbiotic relationship between business operations and technology, a 'tone from the top' methodology is essential in fostering a culture of high performance and functionality throughout the organization.

Join this session for a case study on:

  • Setting joint and foundational goals and metrics
  • Creating cross-function teambuilding and execution
  • Deploying scalable and agile frameworks for long-term success

9:40am - 10:25am  Executive Boardroom

Finding the Right Balance of AI Governance

James Rowe headshot

James Rowe

VP, Information Technology

NLMK USA

Charles Bartel headshot

Charles Bartel

VP for IT & CIO

Duquesne University

Julie Ray headshot

Julie Ray

CISO

US Steel

CIOs are constantly challenged to protect the enterprise while simultaneously developing policy and frameworks to achieve business outcomes. As tools such as Generative AI become common in the workplace, there is further stress on IT to decide what to govern to accelerate delivery of business outcomes and what to protect from potential risk.

Join this boardroom to discuss:

  • Necessary governance to prevent misuse and risk
  • Policies to meet regulatory and corporate demands
  • Best practices and frameworks for Gen AI usage

9:40am - 10:25am  Executive Boardroom

Organizational Risk Mitigation — Protecting Humans from Themselves

Brian Reed headshot

Brian Reed

Senior Director, Cybersecurity Strategy

Proofpoint

John O'Rourke headshot

John O'Rourke

Global IT Director/CISO

PPG Industries

Peter Zwieryznski headshot

Peter Zwieryznski

Director of Information Security

Koppers Holdings

Sometimes it's hard to see a future beyond ransomware, BEC and data loss. But how do we not only ensure our cyber defense teams and the workforce they protect stay afloat in the current risk landscape, while simultaneously building toward future consolidation and risk mitigation scenarios?

Join this session to discuss:

  • Developing a human risk framework
  • Moving human-centric security controls from reactive and manual to proactive and automated
  • Leveraging AI to protect humans from themselves

10:25am - 11:05am  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.

11:05am - 11:50am  Breakout Session

Bridging Gaps — Communicating Cybersecurity to the Board

Kevin Fiedler headshot

Kevin Fiedler

CISO

Rue21

Eris Symms headshot

Eris Symms

CISO

Arconic

Justin Zimmerman headshot

Justin Zimmerman

VP, CISO

Giant Eagle

Boards of Directors are becoming more involved in cybersecurity; with 88% of boards viewing the topic as a business risk according to Gartner research. With increasing pressure to report and measure security, it is paramount to equip yourself with the tools needed to accurately and efficiently communicate before, during and after breaches.

This interactive panel will discuss:

  • Understanding board needs and objectives
  • Tracking and measuring comprehendible data
  • Educating boards on steps taken to mitigate and prevent threats

11:05am - 11:50am  Executive Boardroom

Cutting Costs is Half the Battle

George Rosato headshot

George Rosato

Director, IT

CONSOL Energy

John Shaffer headshot

John Shaffer

Cyber Security Manager

CONSOL Energy

Richard Smith headshot

Richard Smith

SVP, CIO

Wabtec

Amid economic turbulence, technology leaders must look beyond cost savings to operation resiliency and efficiency. As economic conditions tighten, executives are looking for ways to strategically optimize costs while reinvesting in sustainable technologies.

Join your peers in this session to discuss:

  • Adoption of planning processes that accelerate new capabilities to support growth
  • Ways to optimize performance during uncertain times
  • When to accelerate, reduce or eliminate investment

11:05am - 11:50am  Executive Boardroom

Securing a Modern Data Governance Program

Bill Balint headshot

Bill Balint

CIO

Indiana University of Pennsylvania

Carmine Fantini headshot

Carmine Fantini

Vice President, Enterprise Risk & CIO

Equitrans Midstream

Gwendolyn Moorer headshot

Gwendolyn Moorer

Assistant Director, Business Technology

City of Pittsburgh, PA

Establishing a secure governance program that successfully aligns with business priorities is paramount. As data becomes increasingly available across multiple cloud environments, it's more important now than ever to preserve the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of information used in business processes, applications, and technology. Security leaders must establish a secure, modern framework that protects high quality data throughout its lifecycle.

Join this session to discuss:

  • How to align data strategy with security objectives
  • Strategies to ensure availability, integrity and confidentiality in data while mitigating risks
  • The importance of complying with data-focused regulations while creating value from a data governance program

11:50am - 12:35pm  Lunch Service

12:35pm - 1:10pm  Keynote

Closing Gaps and Cultivating Leaders

Thomas Blazek headshot

Thomas Blazek

Global IT Director

Arconic

Kathleen Lovett headshot

Kathleen Lovett

VP & Global CIO, Supply Chain

VSP Vision Care

Robert Senz headshot

Robert Senz

SVP, Talent

PNC

The demand for advanced tech talent still outweighs the supply. Organizations that are able to assess specific enterprise needs that match modern ways of working will best be suited for long-term success. But how can CIOs and CISOs check all the boxes while still pursuing digital ambitions?

This keynote will explore:

  • Blending traditional and unconventional approaches to close skill gaps
  • Preparing current employees for technological advancement and change
  • Building tech talent pipelines from nontraditional sources

1:10pm - 1:35pm  Break

1:35pm - 2:20pm  Breakout Session

Which Side Are You On?

Richard Smith headshot

Richard Smith

SVP, CIO

Wabtec

Join a friendly discussion and debate with peers to challenge your ideas on cloud, SEC regulations, security ease of access and practical applications of AI. Explore the concept of polarity and determine if you can have the best of both worlds.

Join this session to:

  • Build community through interactivity
  • Expand your thinking on polarizing topics
  • Understand the journey your peers are on

1:35pm - 2:20pm  Executive Boardroom

Buy or Build? Investing Time and Resources in Applications

Lisa Biondi headshot

Lisa Biondi

CIO

System One

Jim Bish headshot

Jim Bish

Director of Information Technology, Electron Microscopy Technologies

AMETEK

Tushar Lovalekar headshot

Tushar Lovalekar

VP, IT

Koppers Holdings

Gartner research shows a near split of CIOs opting to build an application in-house versus buying or partnering with a third-party. Regardless of the choice, IT executives must deliver programs that are relevant and both cost and time effective to manage.

In this boardroom, you will discuss:

  • Aligning application strategy to business objectives
  • Best uses of application development
  • Adaptability of applications and threat readiness

1:35pm - 2:20pm  Executive Boardroom

AI's Role in Threat Detection

Jim Mahony headshot

Jim Mahony

CISO

Robert Morris University

Kevin Varley headshot

Kevin Varley

Director of Factory Security

Xylem

Tracking risk among digital assets to ensure high-level resiliency is top of mind for technology leaders. As remote work and use of mobile devices and cloud services continues to increase, this makes self-learning artificial intelligence an even handier threat detection tool. 

In this session, you will explore:

  • Ways to improve competency in tools and processes
  • How to leverage self-learning AI to identify advanced threats
  • Strategies to increase security operation efficiency and innovation

2:20pm - 3:00pm  Networking Break

2:25pm - 2:50pm  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 - 3:00pm  Break

3:00pm - 3:35pm  Keynote

Building Trust Through Collaborative Partnership

Madelin Santana headshot

Madelin Santana

Sr Director Analyst

Gartner

 In today's rapidly evolving business landscape, a successful partnership with peers is vital for CIOs and CISOs to achieve their personal, functional and organizational goals. A trusting relationship accelerates progress on strategic goals and enables smarter decisions for the organization. But what does a trusting relationship, or trust, mean in the context of C-suite leadership? 

This keynote will discuss: 

  • Executing actions to build trust across the C-suite
  • Overcoming common trust barriers and applying principals of the trust compass
  • Rebuilding foundations of trust for the recovery process

3:35pm - 4:00pm  Closing Comments and Prize Drawing

May 13, 2024

May 14, 2024

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


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