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New Jersey CIO Executive Summit

December 4, 2018 | Hanover Marriott

December 4, 2018
Hanover Marriott

Collaborate with your peers

Get together with your peers to tackle top business challenges through peer-driven content and discussions at the New Jersey CIO Executive Summit.

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

Investing in your people and the right technologies

Innovating with advanced technologies and new delivery models

Influencing business stakeholders and enterprise outcomes

New Jersey 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

Roota Almeida

Delta Dental of NJ and CT
Head of Information Security

Roland Cloutier

ADP
SVP & Global CSO

Michael Crowe

Colgate-Palmolive
CIO

Zouhair Guelzim

L'Oreal
VP & CISO

Warren Kudman

Turner Construction Company
VP & Chief Information Officer

Raymond Lipps

Celgene Corporation
Executive Director & CISO, Global Information Security

John Repko

AIG
EVP & CIO

Joseph Santamaria

Public Service Enterprise Group Incorporated
VP, IT & CIO

Hussein Syed

RWJBarnabas Health
CISO

Gabrielle Wolfson

Xerox Corporation
Global CIO

Agenda


December 4, 2018

11:30am - 12:00pm  Networking Break

12:00pm - 1:10pm  Keynote

Spinning into Control—Thriving Post-Restructure

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Walter Yosafat

SVP & Global CIO

Wyndham Worldwide Corporation

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Eric Brohm

GVP, CISO

Wyndham Hotel Group

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Scott Strickland

EVP & CIO

Wyndham Hotel Group

Last year, Wyndam Worldwide faced an exciting but formidable challenge: splitting into two publically traded companies while continuing to deliver on key business objectives. At the helm of Wyndham Hotel Group and Wyndham Vacation Ownership are Eric Brohm, Scott Strickland and Wally Yosafat—three IT/security leaders successfully navigating the waters of a restructured organization—challenges and all. Join them for this candid conversation about how to survive and thrive in a spinoff.

Hear their perspectives on:

  • The business contexts driving a restructure
  • Security’s role in supporting new organizational goals
  • Lessons learned across teams and from collaboration

1:10pm - 1:40pm  Networking Break

7:00am - 7:45am  Registration & Breakfast

7:45am - 8:50am  Keynote

Criminal Perspectives – Past, Present and Future of Cybercrime

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Brett Johnson

Former US Most Wanted Cybercriminal and Original Internet Godfather

If you want to know about crime, ask a cybercriminal. Join "The Original Internet Godfather" BrettJohnson for a one-of-a-kind presentation on security and leadership in the new threat landscape. Considered one of the best social engineers in the world, he will share how he learned to live on the right side of the law. 

In this keynote, Brett will dive into:

  • The current state of crime and common flags, from synthetic fraud to account takeovers.
  • The power of organized networks – for good or harm – and ways to disrupt criminals.
  • What’s next, and what you can do to protect yourself and your business.


8:50am - 9:20am  Networking Break

9:20am - 10:10am  Breakout Session

The Chief Digital Officer - CIO Partner…or Threat?

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Ritesh Patel

Chief Digital Officer

Ogilvy CommonHealth Worldwide

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Imran Haque

Venture Partner

Mentors Fund

As widespread and welcome as digital disruption may be, technology is simultaneously redefining roles along the C-suite. If you’re a CIO, what does this mean for you? Is a chief digital officer supporting your strategic efforts or threatening your turf? Join our distinguished panel of leading chief digital officers for a frank discussion on how digital leadership roles are evolving, blending and effectively aligning around a common platform. How can CIOs and CDOs co-exist, and even better, combine forces to drive transformation at their companies? In the enlightened pursuit of a true digital customer experience, hear about the core capabilities will define the coming decade.

9:20am - 10:10am  Breakout Session

A Practical Approach to Innovation — Integrating Emerging Tech

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V.Jay LaRosa

Vice President, Global Security Architecture

ADP

Does your team struggle with executing the day-to-day while remaining innovative and forward-thinking? V.Jay LaRosa strives to balance current and eventual realities on his team by looking towards what’s next in a practical way.

In this session you will discover:

  • Cutting-edge areas of innovation to keep top of mind
  • Next-gen architecture patterns
  • How to practically prepare for the 5-year innovation reality

9:20am - 10:10am  Executive Boardroom

GDPR—Beyond May 2018

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Chirag Arora

CISO

Crum & Forster

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Ken Loisch

Director, Information Security & Compliance

Conair Corporation

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Syra Arif

Advisory Solutions Architect, Security & Risk

ServiceNow

GDPR’s implementation date came and went and almost half of organizations reported they didn’t expect to meet it —did yours? If not, what does it mean for your team’s ability to meet global data protection standards?

Join this boardroom to discover:

  • Smaller-scale data governance initiatives to follow, post-May 2018
  • Data-mapping exercises to help assess risk
  • Methods for assessing compliance 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 CISOs).

To reserve your seat, please contact: Alyssa Berry at 503-972-4430 or Alyssa.Berry@Evanta.com

10:10am - 10:40am  Networking Break

10:40am - 11:30am  Breakout Session

Building Tomorrow's Leaders Today

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Roota Almeida

Head of Information Security

Delta Dental of NJ and CT

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Rashmi Jain

Department Chair & Professor

Montclair State University

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Gopal Srinivasan

VP Strategic & Transformation Programs

The Chubb Group of Insurance Companies

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Blair Bennett

Vice President, Talent Acquisition at Walmart eCommerce

Walmart Stores, Inc.

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Arun Chidambaram

Global Head Talent Analytics

Pfizer

How deep is your bench? Are the right people ready to step in when there are inevitable shifts on your team? This panel offers unique perspectives on ways to identify and foster IT talent—even before the next-generation workforce hits the job market.

Hear multi-industry perspectives on:

  • An exchange between academic and IT executives
  • Mechanisms for delivering the right IT resources
  • Key lessons for those overseeing the hiring and cultivation of talent

10:40am - 11:30am  Breakout Session

The Next Wave of Enterprise Intelligence

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Michael Saylor

President, Chairman of the Board & CEO

MicroStrategy, Inc.

Organizations that build an intelligent edge today will be the dominant force of tomorrow. In order to join the ranks of these future-forward competitors, your team will need to go beyond business intelligence to deliver widely applicable insights.

In this breakout, you’ll learn:

  • How to transform your organization into a data-driven, intelligent enterprise
  • Ways to harness traditionally counteractive forces such as convenience and security
  • Ecosystem solutions to help manage data securely while remaining agile

10:40am - 11:30am  Executive Boardroom

Evaluating Your Information Security Program

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Ajoy Kumar

BISO - Director

Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation

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Patrick Park

Director, information Security & CISO

Milbank Tweed Hadley & McCloy

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Jeremiah Sahlberg

Director of Information Security

Tevora

A comprehensive information security program can significantly limit an organization’s exposure to risk. To address security concerns and needs and truly stay ahead of the curve, CISOs must continually assess their program and make constant improvements and adjustments.

Join peers to examine:

  • Possible gaps and risks in your information security program
  • Understanding current and desired levels of maturity
  • Ways to establish KPIs to gauge progress and when and what to measure

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 CISOs).

To reserve your seat, please contact: Alyssa Berry at 503-972-4430 or Alyssa.Berry@Evanta.com

1:40pm - 2:30pm  Breakout Session

Transformative Vision 2020

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Kevin Gokey

VP & Global CIO

Church & Dwight Co., Inc.

A transformative IT strategy is required to compete in the digital economy and be disruptive in your industry. Learn how one information technology leader transformed his team to remain relevant and evolve from ‘supporting cast member’ to corporate leader.

1:40pm - 2:30pm  Executive Boardroom

The Connected CXO – Challenges and Opportunities in the Age of IoT

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Larry Dolan

CISO

Newell Brands

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Afzal Khan

Global CISO

Opko Health, Inc.

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Alim Macauley

Head, Information Security

Bristol-Myers Squibb

As a technology and security executive, you are on the vanguard of the connected world. IoT has exploded beyond sensors and consumer electronics. Now, the tech-driven business isn’t just about the Internet of some Things – it’s the Internet of everyThing. From leveraging unimaginable amounts of data to ensuring the safety and security of your most valuable assets, this connected world is rife with potential promise – and pitfalls. 

In this roundtable, CXOs will share perspectives on:

  • Building an adaptable, agile connected enterprise. What’s the next level of IoT for your organization?
  • The necessity of embedding security into the foundations of your IoT strategy
  • The evolving role of CXO leadership against this backdrop of perpetual change

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 CISOs).

To reserve your seat, please contact: Alyssa Berry at 503-972-4430 or Alyssa.Berry@Evanta.com

1:40pm - 2:30pm  Executive Boardroom

The Cloud Now – The “Whys” and “Hows” for Today’s CIO

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Michael Iwanoff

SVP & CISO & CIO

iConectiv

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Chris Colucci

Head, Global Enterprise Applications

Insmed Pharma

The cloud has proven to be an enduring aspect of the tech-driven business. But for all its ubiquity, there is no “one size fits all” for your organization; with as many cloud strategies as there are businesses, skepticism and enthusiasm often share the same office. If you want answers to clouds most fundamental questions, you need this interactive conversation with peers that are living it.

In this boardroom, you’ll exchange successes and challenges around:

  • Demonstrating substantial ROI on your cloud initiatives
  • Lessons learned across the cloud spectrum, from cloud-native companies to hybrid adherents to cloud opportunists
  • What strategy and scale are the right fit for your organization now and into the future

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: Alyssa Berry at 503-972-4430 or Alyssa.Berry@Evanta.com

2:30pm - 2:50pm  Networking Break

2:50pm - 3:40pm  Breakout Session

Public Opinion–Collaborating with the Government on Security

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Paul Morris

Transportation Security Administration

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Dr. Hans Mumm

Author & Thought Leader on Future of Artificial Intelligence

IT Thought Leader

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Peter Tseronis

Former CTO

US Department of Energy

Attend this lively panel with technology-focused US Government veterans who will discuss best practices for IT security executives interested in working with the public sector. 

2:50pm - 3:40pm  Breakout Session

The Changing Role of the CIO

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Dustin Goodwin

CIO

Icahn Enterprises L.P.

In a time when the CIO is being expected to perform a greater role within the organization and do more to justify their budget, it is imperative that a CIO be able to demonstrate their department’s ability to serve as a growth driver. Join Dustin Goodwin of Icahn enterprises as he discusses how to position yourself as a key part of revenue growth, even and especially when dealing with the complexities of M&A, and the future of the CIO as a business strategist and a catalyst for growth.

2:50pm - 3:40pm  Executive Boardroom

AI, Machine Learning and Automation – Exploring the Future of the Digital Enterprise

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Kevin Northover

Chief Data Scientist

Delta Dental of NJ and CT

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Jason McKay

CIO & VP Business Process

NAPEC

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Adam Noble

SVP & CIO

GAF

Ask a room full of CXOs about digital, and you’re likely to draw a wide range of progressive approaches to technology’s all-encompassing modus operandi. But while every organization takes its own path, the most successful digital companies forge a clear vision for the future. Artificial intelligence, predictive analytics and automation are already driving the next phase of digital evolution. What is your plan for the digital future?

Come prepared to exchange ideas about:

  • Your detailed digital roadmap for the next two years – how you defined these targets and what it will take to get there
  • The role of these emerging technologies in redefining your business. What part will they play in your digital evolution?
  • How you continue to build capabilities across business units so that IT can best enable growth and maximize the promise of innovative tools and frameworks


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 CISOs).

To reserve your seat, please contact: Alyssa Berry at 503-972-4430 or Alyssa.Berry@Evanta.com


3:40pm - 4:00pm  Networking Break

4:00pm - 4:40pm  Keynote

The Future of AI in the Non-Linear World

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Dr. Hans Mumm

Author & Thought Leader on Future of Artificial Intelligence

IT Thought Leader

The future is coming fast – and it’s getting faster. The next steps in the evolution of artificial intelligence and machine learning will be taken at a sprint, with huge implications for your organization. In order to harness the potential of these technologies and avoid their pitfalls, IT, security, and business leaders must work together to prepare their organizations for the rush.

In this keynote, you’ll gain insight into:

  • The surprising ways in which Artificial Intelligence will shape the future of your organization – and the  world
  • Creating a non-linear organization that can match the non-linear rate of change and disruption you’ll face
  • Embracing and leveraging these changes safely and effectively

4:40pm - 5:20pm  Closing Reception & Prize Drawing

December 4, 2018

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Hanover Marriott

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Alyssa Berry

Program Manager

503-972-4430

alyssa.berry@evanta.com