CIO National Virtual Summit
February 25, 2021
CIO National Virtual Summit
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Agenda
* All Times In EST
12:00pm-12:05pm
Opening Remarks
12:05pm-12:50pm
Keynote Panel: “What are the Top Trends & Challenges for CIOs & CTOs going into 2021?”
ClubCorp |
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Unilever |
Walmart |
Goodwill Industries |
| Harsh Uchariya CIO |
Gertrude Van Horn CIO |
Alessandro Ventura CIO (North America) |
Fernando Velazquez CTO |
Andre Bromes Former CIO & CISO |
12:55pm-1:20pm
Keynote Presenter: “Plan for “When” not “If” – an enterprise-wide strategy for operational resiliency strategy is the key to protecting your organization in today’s cyber-physical world.“
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| Andrew Lemke IBM Cyber Resilience Leader |
Eric Johnson IBM Resiliency Professional Services Leader |
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The Pandemic of 2020 has resulted in accelerated digital transformation, a dispersed workforce and, alas, a monumental increase in cyber crime. Organizations have traditionally focused on securing mission critical data, networks and infrastructure, but the mindset must now be changed to an all-encompassing enterprise-wide strategy addressing people, process and technology, not only to protect, but to quickly recover from any digital disruption.
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1:25pm-1:40pm
Disrupter Presenter: “The Secret to a Data-Driven Enterprise“
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| Bryan Kirschner Vice President, Strategy, DataStax |
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Data-driven enterprises use data and insights to fundamentally change the value proposition they offer to customers. The best among them catalyze a virtuous cycle in which more customers generate more data that is used to further enrich products and services, creating a sustainable competitive advantage. This requires orchestrating process, culture, and technology around making the most of data’s distinctive–and disruptive–economics.
Attend this session to:
- Explore the key concepts that inspire data-driven enterprises
- See how your organization compares with benchmark data
- Learn how Apache Cassandra can accelerate your progress
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1:45pm-2:10pm
CIO Fireside Chat: “Don’t Miss the Boat, CIOs — Lead Your Team to AI Excellence “
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YMCA of the USA |
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| John Brunn Chief Information Security Officer, Domino Data Lab |
Siva Balu CIO |
Glenn Hofmann Chief Analytics Officer |
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The chance for IT to lead in SaaS? Big data? Hadoop? Those ships have already left the port. But for enterprise data science, the time is now. CIOs have a unique opportunity to take the reins, but you need to start educating yourself right now.
During this fireside chat, we’ll talk with IT executives who will share first-hand experiences centralizing Data Science — whether those efforts focused on people, process, and/or technology. They’ll talk about their “before” state, where communication was lacking or processes were bottlenecked, and the steps they took to drive consensus around a shared Data Science strategy. We’ll discuss wins they’ve seen so far on the journey, and we’ll conclude with live attendee Q&A.
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2:15pm-2:30pm
Disrupter Presenter: “Liberate your data with logical data fabric“
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| Paul Moxon SVP Data Architectures & Chief Evangelist |
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The best of breed big data fabrics should deliver actionable insights to the business users with minimal effort, provide end-to-end security to the entire enterprise data platform and provide real-time data integration, while delivering self-service data platform to business users.
While big data initiatives have become necessary for any business to generate actionable insights, big data fabric has become a necessity for any successful big data initiative. The best of breed big data fabrics should deliver actionable insights to the business users with minimal effort, provide end-to-end security to the entire enterprise data platform and provide real-time data integration, while delivering self-service data platform to business users.
Attend this session to learn how big data fabric enabled by data virtualization:
- Provides lightning fast self-service data access to business users
- Centralizes data security, governance and data privacy
- Fulfills the promise of data lakes to provide actionable insights
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2:35pm-3:00pm
Fireside Chat: “CIOs: Keys to unlock your data analytics superpower to drive your company’s 2021 strategy“
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| Brian Keare CIO at Incorta |
Sunjeev Devulapalli Product Manager – AI/ML & Customer Service, Cisco |
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During the work-from-home era of 2020, CIOs were put to the test. Some found themselves in constant reactive mode scrambling to meet the challenges of the pandemic era. While others found ways to develop new superpowers and reimagine the value they could add to their business. CIOs proved to be able to quickly develop capabilities, specifically with data analytics and machine learning/AI, that provided insights to understand trends, drive competitive advantages, and even pivot to new opportunities and business models. CIOs who harnessed these capabilities successfully ended up being key players driving company strategy through the pandemic.
Incorta’s CIO Brian Keare will highlight a few case studies that showcase how today’s global enterprise businesses develop data analytics and ML/AI superpowers. He will be joined by Sunjeev Devulapalli, Program Manager from Cisco who will discuss what they accomplished with the quick deployment and use of Incorta’s Direct Data Platform™.
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3:05pm-3:20pm
Disrupter Presenter: “Opportunities and Risks in the ‘New Normal’ of IT“
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| Alastair Pooley Chief Information Officer, Snow Software |
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The global pandemic has completely disrupted the course of normal business. CIOs are facing the greatest challenge of our careers. We have had to make significant investments in technology to ensure business continuity and build new ways of working, while also making cuts to keep our organizations resilient. However, the rapid-fire decisions we’re making to ensure survival are exposing us to greater risks – some of which we have no way of anticipating. In this session, we will discuss how CIOs can avoid ending up in a game of chance like Rock, Paper, Scissors with our technology investments by considering:
- How to better weigh risk versus reward when making decisions about technology spend vs. cuts
- Creating business continuity plans built on an assumption of longer-term uncertainty
- Ensuring today’s highly responsive digital transformation isn’t paving the way for tomorrows unaffordable legacy
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3:25pm-3:30pm
Virtual Supporter: “The technology powering digital-first transformations“
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| Peter Reinhardt CEO, Segment |
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3:35pm-4:15pm
Closing Keynote Panel: “The Future Enterprise AI: Data Analytics, Data Science and Machine Learning “
EMPLOYERS |
London Stock Exchange Group |
Winston & Strawn LLP |
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| Tom Warden Former Chief Data & Analytics Officer |
Thomas Dunlap Chief Data Officer & Managing Director |
Peter Geovanes Head of Data Strategy, AI, Analytics |
* All Times In EST
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Got questions? We've got answers!
Why should I attend?
Your time is valuable and we make sure to make the most of it! We take the time to figure out your challenges and customize your experience to meet your needs. Our agendas are tailored to your feedback and we pride ourselves in covering the most cutting-edge content delivered by renowned industry experts. Look forward to building enduring partnerships and together we’ll go straight to the top.
Where is the event taking place?
The event is by invitation-only. The location will be released to all attendees once your registration has been confirmed.
What is the dress code?
We recommend business attire. Most attendees wear suits or comparable attire. Ties are optional.
Can I bring a colleague with me?
Yes! We always urge our members to refer their colleagues! We love adding new members to the community, especially if they come highly recommended by a current member. Either have them reach out to your Apex POC or have them fill out the Member Registration Form.
What if I have dietary restrictions?
No problem! Please let your Apex POC know as soon as possible in order for us to work with the venue on providing alternate options for you at the event.
What if I want to speak at an assembly?
Apex is always looking for speakers that can contribute their valuable insight. If you would like to speak, please contact your Apex POC or fill out the Speaker Registration Form on the Assemblies page. Please keep in mind that we receive many inquiries for speaking and sessions are available on a first come first served basis. But no need to worry, we have plenty of opportunities available at future assemblies.
I plan on being in attendance, but what if something comes up and I have to cancel?
We understand that something may come up on your calendar! Before canceling with us, please know that we will have a separate room for attendees to step out for work-related activities (meetings, emails, conference calls, etc.). If you must cancel, we just ask that you let us know at least 48 hours in advance so that we can open up the waitlist for another member.
In today’s digital landscape, the role of the CIO has become the most dynamic amongst their peers. CIOs are focused on finding the most transformative technologies that enable them to bring value to their enterprise and customers.
Adopting an enterprise wide transformation strategy is driven by fundamental shifts in internal and external forces that impact the business and how it operates. Disruptive technologies are being introduced to the market faster than ever and executives must have the ability to align and address the enterprise-wide transformation challenges. These changes will ultimately influence strategic planning, business operations and the overall trajectory of the operating model moving forward. With unceasing demands, technology has become more complex and solution providers more difficult to decipher.
Apex Assembly will unite visionary leaders and industry experts for a half day of content and discussion, where we will examine the challenges of 2020 and concentrate on the most pressing issues of 2021 in the information technology sector.
Through collaboration with our executive community, we have discovered key industry challenges and trends. These topics form the foundation of the Summit and will be addressed through Panels, Disrupter sessions, and Fireside chats.
Hosted using video conferencing technology, our Virtual Summit gives executives and service providers the opportunity to engage with like-minded executives and industry leaders without having to leave their office or home.