CIO/CISO East Virtual Summit
April 27, 2021
CIO/CISO East Virtual Summit
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Agenda
* All Times In EST
12:00pm-12:05pm
Opening Remarks
12:05pm-12:50pm
Keynote Panel: “How the CIO, CDO, & CISO view the Future of Remote Work“
12:55pm-1:20pm
Keynote Presenter: “How Cloud is Enabling & Accelerating Digital Transformation and the Business“
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As businesses from across all industries contemplate how to get back to in-person engagements, one trend that is becoming clear is that the office is going to become a place to collaborate and meet with others, otherwise work can be completed from home offices. The number and variety of collaboration spaces in offices is going to explode and the need for a flexible solution is more apparent than ever. Join our presenter, Brian Cockrell, as he discusses how to choose a solution in this new era of collaborative spaces.
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1:25pm-1:50pm
CXO Fireside Chat: “Cloud Computing and Security is More than Lifting and Shifting“
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Jonathan Nguyen-Duy Vice President, Global Field CISO Team |
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Enterprise IT strategies have always been determined by the dynamics of centralized and distributed computing. Indeed, one could say that networking and security always follow the compute. Rapid adoption of multi-cloud and hybrid computing means networks are now more distributed than ever before with business value shifting to agility, innovation, and software – leading to the rise of the software defined enterprise.
Multi-cloud adoption is also driving three strategic technology trends: Zero Trust, SD-WAN, and SASE. Going forward, IT teams will have to grapple with these key trends while managing a combination of in-house and service provider solutions, while balancing risk management with business objectives and customer experiences. How should we think about computing, networking, and security when enterprises own less and less infrastructure, platform, and software?
In this session, we’ll review practical strategies to secure cloud computing while delivering better outcomes and experiences.
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1:55pm-2:25pm
Thought Leadership Presentation: “Spinning Plates While Riding a Unicycle: The Triumphs and Tragedies of Digital Transformation“
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Philip Alfano Field CTO |
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How the world of digital transformation changed overnight and why existing systems can’t keep up
- Common barriers to transformation: what you got you here, won’t get you there
- Digitizing customer experience and process have changed into a board-level imperative
- New approaches to enabling transformation at speed while being able to do the funding
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2:30pm-2:45pm
Disrupter Presenter: “The Secret to a Data-Driven Enterprise“
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Everybody wants data without limits – infinite scale, zero-downtime and software velocity, but how do you control data costs and complexity without sacrificing performance? The answer to this is serverless data! No more nodes, no more servers, no more idle/wasted capacity.
Join Datastax session where you will learn how you can optimize your IT budget by reducing your total cost of ownership.
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2:50pm-3:25pm
CXO Panel: “Digital Identity Experiences Today“
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Mary Writz, CISSP VP Product Management, ForgeRock |
Steve Giovannetti CTO & Founder |
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This panel discussion will cover the current best practices around identity experiences (authentication, MFA, personalization, privacy) and how “what is best” is shifting. A digital identity experience is so critical in this new digital world–both to enable employees to be productive and to enable your customers to connect to you easily and often.
We will discuss:
- The challenges of keeping up– we are all rapidly trying to adopt new regulation, passwordless, zero trust, privacy, microservices security, IoT security.
- What’s holding us back: Pace of change? Skillset? Talent? Technology?
- Examples of enterprises who are able to navigate this new world successfully
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3:30pm-3:45pm
Disrupter Presenter: “A Developers Framework for Data Protection: Key Considerations for Backup and Recovery“
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Juan Orlandini Chief Architect |
Clay Heuckendorf Senior Architect |
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As organizations are digitally transforming at a rapid pace, one aspect of IT has yet to evolve. Framework for data protection strategies has largely remained the same over the years. Developers who once initiated data protection processes are now wondering what happened. In this session Insight Cloud + Data Center Transformation Chief Architect, Juan Orlandini, and Senior Architect, Clay Heuckendorf, will dive deep into modern strategies for data protection, backup, and recovery. They’ll discuss how developers have taken center stage in the data journey, and how data protection should be a part of that.
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3:50pm-4:15pm
Fireside Chat: “Secure Your Information Inside the Content Cloud“
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Lakshmi Hanspal CISO, Box |
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Your business runs on content, and it’s time you put it to work. Sales contracts, product specs, marketing assets and videos — files like these are at the heart of your processes, no matter your industry. Join us as we explore how you can secure your most valuable content in easy-to-use platform built for the entire content lifecycle, from file creation and sharing, to co-editing, signature, classification, and retention
- Keep your files safe with cloud-native security and compliance capabilities like granular access controls, watermarking, and classification
- Collaborate in real time with people both inside and outside your business, no matter the device or software they’re using, and do it from anywhere.
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4:20pm-4:55pm
CIO & CISO Closing Keynote Panel Presentation: “Accelerating Digital Growth in 2021“
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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.