Dallas CIO Executive Summit
May 18, 2022 | Marriott Allen Hotel and Convention Center
May 18, 2022
Marriott Allen Hotel and Convention Center
Collaborate with your peers
Get together with Dallas'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:
Mastering the art of adaptability and becoming a strategic change agent
Empowering talent, mentoring the enterprise
Accelerating a data-first mindset to enhance customer experience
Dallas 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
Sumit Anand
At Home
Chief Information Officer & Head of Strategy
Mike Anderson
Netskope
Chief Digital & Information Officer
Madhuri Andrews
Jacobs
EVP, Chief Digital and Information Officer
Paola Arbour
Tenet Health
Executive VP & Chief Information Officer
Nellson Burns
Daltile
VP of Information Services
Vipin Gupta
Toyota Financial Services
Chief Innovation and Digital Officer
What to Expect
Agenda
May 17, 2022
May 18, 2022
7:30am - 8:15am Registration & Breakfast
8:15am - 9:00am Keynote
Creating a Company of Owners
Daren Martin
Culture Architect and Best-Selling Author of "A Company of Owners"
Guest Speaker
Business leaders are always hunting for ways to squash culture killers, cultivate a fun business climate and boost employee relationships. In Dr. Daren Martin’s top-selling book, “A Company of Owners,” he provides a blueprint for business leaders to build a thriving culture and maximize employee engagement.
In this session, you will discover:
Tips for engagement to keep a high level of talent
The importance of having a BAM – Business Actionable Mantra!
Strategies to inspire cultural innovation and growth
9:00am - 9:30am Networking Break
9:30am - 10:15am Breakout Session
Leaving a Legacy – Using Your Technology Knowledge for Good
Hosted by T-Mobile for Business
Nellson Burns
VP of Information Services
Daltile
Nimesh Mehta
CIO
National Life Group
Gertrude Van Horn
CIO
NCH
While CIOs spend most of their day as a technology leader, they also know there is more to life than the day job. The skillset of a CIO can be leveraged to give back to your local community. Join this session and learn how the skills of an IT leader can be used to create positive change.
This interactive session features panelists who will discuss:
Using your knowledge as an IT leader to make a mark on your local community
Getting involved in passion projects utilizing your unique skillset
Finding the time to give back in the limited capacity you have
9:30am - 10:15am Breakout Session
Shadow in the Darkness — Cyberdefense in a Changing Threat Landscape
Hosted by Fortinet, Inc.
Aamir Lakhani
Global Security Strategist and Researcher
Fortinet
Cybercrime and cybercrime activities are not only increasing exponentially each year, but also easier to execute successfully. Complicated attack crime toolkits can be created or purchased easily, making sophisticated attacks more attainable. Furthermore, the changing geopolitical and economic landscapes have given State-sponsored threat attackers with unlimited resources to target NGOs and critical resources.
In this session we will examine:
Techniques, tools and deceptions threat actors use to bypass perimeter security, compromise cloud environments, and manipulate users
Methods cybercriminals use to cover tracks and stay hidden
Both cloud and on-premise strategies on how to protect your organization from motivated and sophisticated attackers
9:30am - 10:15am Executive Boardroom
Building a Transparent Hiring Process and Onboarding the Right Talent
Hosted by Andela
Chris Chilton
Head of Data Practice
Andela
Heidi Cox
CIO
HKS
In a recent Glassdoor survey, 61% of new employees reported their role did not fit the expectations put forth during the interview process. With companies scrambling to fill headcount, CIOs should ask themselves if they are truly attracting the talent they are wishing to hire.
Join a conversation with your CIO peers and discuss:
- Setting expectations straight from the job description
- Leveraging the right skillsets when hiring
- Diversifying the roles on your team
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 CxOs). To reserve your seat, please contact your Program Manager, Rob Wilson, at rob.wilson@evanta.com
9:30am - 10:15am Executive Boardroom
People-First Innovation and Transformation
Hosted by WalkMe
Mike Anderson
Chief Digital & Information Officer
Netskope
Jon Summers
CIO, Technology & Operations
AT&T
Mary Adams
Digital Transformation Officer
WalkMe
The most successful organizations drive value from their technology investment by considering a people-first approach to implementation. What are some best practices that peers can learn as they seek to accelerate digital innovation and transformation across user experience, employee and customer engagement, product adoption and beyond?
Join this boardroom to explore:
Leveraging emerging technologies to accelerate innovation
Breaking down silos across the business while enhancing the employee and customer journey
Technology enablement to drive IT as a strategic partner and revenue generator
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 your Program Manager, Rob Wilson at rob.wilson@evanta.com
10:15am - 10:45am Networking Break
10:20am - 10:45am 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.
10:45am - 11:30am Breakout Session
Growing Pains and Gains of Mergers & Acquisitions
Hosted by Apptio
Brian Rook
CDO
Amentum
As the global economy is continuously influenced by social and political on-goings, many organizations have looked to grow through acquisition. IT systems can often be an afterthought during the acquisition process, but change can create a unique opportunity for the CIO to enable employees across the enterprise. Executed thoughtfully and successfully, IT-enabled business integration can unlock a whole new level of potential.
Join this session to discuss:
Leveraging IT’s leadership when executing mergers and acquisitions
Prioritizing capabilities through strategic analysis
Anticipating potential challenges and opportunities
10:45am - 11:30am Breakout Session
Discovering Neurodiverse Talent Potential in Technology
Hosted by KPMG North America
Marcus Murph
Partner, CIO Advisory Practice Leader
KPMG
Today's CIO has a unique opportunity to unleash the potential of neurodiverse individuals within their organization to secure top talent, create a more diverse and rewarding workplace, and make a difference in the world. Widen your perspective with five conversations CIOs should be having about neurodiversity in technology.
Join this session to discuss:
Unlocking the unique skills and strengths of neurodiverse individuals
Aligning roles within your organization to those who are a good fit
Adapting the mindset in attracting, engaging, and interviewing neurodiverse talent
10:45am - 11:30am Executive Boardroom
Creating a Human Experience for the Customer Journey
Hosted by RingCentral
Renee Harwood
Retail Industry Principal
RingCentral
Himanshu Parikh
Global CIO
Foot Locker
Two major priorities for CIOs are enabling employees to work more productively and improving the customer experience. Creating a holistic communications system around delivering positive experiences can achieve gains for both priorities. How can these changes support the kind of hyper-personalization and knowledge accumulation that delivers customer satisfaction at every step of the journey?
This session will address:
- Developing a strategic communications system with the customer journey in mind
- Creating customer experience synergies by blending capabilities like unified communications and contact centers
- Real-world challenges and strategies to overcome them
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 your Program Manager Rob Wilson at rob.wilson@evanta.com
10:45am - 11:30am Executive Boardroom
Weaving a Global Data Fabric to Advance AI
Hosted by IBM
Hemanth Manda
Head of Strategic Partnerships, Data & AI
IBM
Todd Kackley
EVP & Chief Information Officer
Bell
Smart organizations are fueling their operations with the power of data and AI. Through integrated technologies, a data fabric architecture enables dynamic and intelligent data flows and orchestration across any enterprise to create a network of instantly available information, empower people to do higher-value work, and hyper-personalized digital experiences. However, only 2 of 10 firms have scaled their transformation and technology solutions.
Join this interactive roundtable to discuss:
- Preparing your workforce for a data-first world
- Improving business outcomes through data-driven decisions and innovation
- How data and AI can deliver benefits to your organization today
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 your Program Manager Rob Wilson at rob.wilson@evanta.com
11:30am - 11:40am Break
May 17, 2022
May 18, 2022
Location
Venue & Accommodation
Marriott Allen Hotel and Convention CenterParking
The Marriott Dallas Allen Hotel utilizes a mobile device payment system for parking, which allows parkers the convenience of paying for their parking on their phone and not wait in line at a gate when departing the garage. Please be sure to follow the instructions below when you arrive at the property, which are also posted on signs throughout the parking lot. The daily parking rate is $10 per vehicle. Electric charging stations are also available.
Text D2 to 214-466-2159
You will receive a link where you can select either Day Parking over Overnight Parking.
Day Parking (non-overnight guest):
1. Complete the required fields including name, license plate, etc.
2. The next screen will prompt them for departure date (same day) and time (time can be estimated). If Day Parkers are traveling to the hotel over multiple days, they will need to register their license plate each day. Validation line should remain blank.
3. On this screen, Day Parkers can enter credit card information for payment.
Overnight Parking:
1. Complete the required fields including name, license plate, departure date/time, etc.
2. Your parking charges will be added to your guest room reservation.
Health & Safety Local Guidelines
To ensure the well-being of participants, partners, and associates, we will continue to monitor and adhere to government, venue, and health agency guidelines.
As a part of our commitment to create the safest possible environment, we are requiring all participants, partners, and associates to be fully vaccinated to participate in in-person programs, in addition to confirming adherence to our program attendance requirements before their arrival. Please refer to our COVID-19 Health and Safety Policy for up-to-date local guidelines.
A block of rooms has been reserved at the Marriott Allen Hotel and Convention Center at a reduced conference rate. Reservations should be made online or by calling 469-675-0800. Please mention Dallas Executive Summit to ensure the appropriate room rate.
Deadline to book using the discounted room rate of $154 USD (plus tax) is April 29, 2022.
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