CIO National Virtual Summit
May 18, 2021
CIO National Virtual Summit
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Agenda
* All Times In EST
12:00pm-12:05pm
Opening Remarks
12:05pm-12:40pm
Keynote Fireside Chat: “Key Elements for Future Digital Success”
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State of Oklahoma |
Inteva Products |
Ingredion |
| Herb VanHook VP of Strategy – CTO Office |
Craig Sisson Technology Solutions Director |
Rob Teel CTO |
Dennis Hodges CIO |
Vinay Indraganti VP, Global Digital Transformation and Strategy |
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12:45pm-1:00pm
Disrupter Presenter: “Smart Apps Win Markets: Why “Fast Data” is the New Gold“
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| Bryan Kirschner Vice President, Strategy |
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Technology is not a strategy, but some strategies are only possible with the right technology in place, backed by an operating model tuned to make the most of its capabilities. More data than ever is available to CIOs and CDOs–but architecture and practices fit for handling “less data, more slowly” aren’t enough to use it compete and win. We will dive into how today’s leaders have shown the path toward starting, scaling, and sustaining shared mastery of the new “fast data” powering winning apps to drive growth:
- Why you want the modern open source data stack
- How to break the organizational barriers to data velocity
- Why “fast, smart, and big” are the future of data for the apps that matter most
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1:05pm-1:20pm
Disrupter Presenter: “Unlocking the Power of AIOps for Real-time Work“
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| Heath Newburn Solutions Specialist – AIOps & Digital Operations |
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In this talk, we’ll discuss the nature of Real-Time Work in AIOps and how Actionable Intelligence empowers Automated Incident Response, allowing your people to focus on creating value instead of firefighting and toil.
You’ll learn about:
- How you can unleash the power of Event Intelligence in integrating change, reducing alert fatigue, and creating business context
- How you can drive the Action in Actionable Intelligence to solve problems faster
- How you can simplify an AIOps model that future-proofs your team while delivering value quickly
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1:25pm-1:50pm
Fireside Chat: “Optimizing Incident Response across your ITIL & DevOps Service Delivery Model“
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LegalShield |
UserTesting |
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| Prashant Darisi VP, Global Solutions |
Robert Lacy VP DevOps & Security; CISO |
Sreeveni Kancharla VP of Information Systems and Technology |
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Digital Transformation remains #1 on the CIO priority. However, running IT efficiently continues to be their #1 responsibility. And managing transformative initiatives while carrying tools and processes from decades ago creates an interesting challenge for all CIOs, especially as outages occur often, threats remain pervasive and pressure to increase service delivery grows
In order to support Digital Transformation efforts, and running IT Incident Management, Major Incident Response, and Cybersecurity response, we are seeing a shift in Incident response from traditional ITIL processes, to adoption of DevOps concepts. Legacy ITIL processes tend to be process heavy, siloed, with low degree of automation. As organizations apply DevOps Concepts such as continuous service delivery, AGILE methodology, with high levels of automation ultimately leading to higher service reliability, the shift is fueling cultural changes, rapid incident response along the cutting edge concept of centralized GSOCs and Fusion Centers to consolidate Physical and Digital crisis response.
Key Takeaways
- Vital Role of digital transformation creating sustainable competitive advantage.
- Optimizing Incident Response has direct impact on operational efficiency.
- Key Factors for increasing service reliability and customer satisfaction
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1:55pm-2:10pm
Disrupter Presenter: “Data Fabrics for Enterprise Data Management? What Analyst Firms Are Peddling as New Trend in 2021 “
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| Ravi Shankar SVP & CMO |
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Gartner and Forrester started writing research articles about “data fabric” in 2020. Gartner listed it as one of the top ten trends and Forrester even published a Wave called “Enterprise Data Fabric.” So, what is a data fabric?
Gartner and Forrester have slightly differing definitions, but they both ultimately mean the same — knitting together disparate data irrespective of its location, format, or latency. And they advocate adding AI/ML on top of it.
Join us for this presentation about how to establish data fabric as an enterprise data management layer. The presenter will answer:
- How do Gartner and Forrester define data fabric?
- The two variants of data fabric — physical and logical. Which one is better?
- Why and how should you implement data fabric for enterprise data management?
- Are there examples of BFSI firms that have adopted this approach?
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2:15pm-2:30pm
Disrupter Presenter: “Cybersecurity is not an IT Problem to Solve. It’s a Business Risk to Manage“
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| Mark Sangster Principal Evangelist and VP Industry Security Strategies |
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Most companies fall victim to attacks because the C-suite doesn’t understand the risk, and the IT practitioners speak a language that doesn’t resonate with business leaders. For more than a decade, Mark Sangster has worked with technical teams, C-suite executives, and Boards to provide cybersecurity awareness training and run real-world simulations to bring both parties together to address risks, respond to cyber threats, and ensure they protect the interests of their stakeholders. Join eSentire as they explore a five pillar executive approach to cyber risk management.
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2:35pm-3:15pm
Closing Keynote Panel : “The Triumphs and Tragedies of Digital Transformation“
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Walmart |
BlockFi |
State Street |
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| Phil Alfano Field CTO |
Fernando Velazquez CTO Technology Transformation and Innovation Director |
Mahesh Paolini-Subramanya CTO |
Raj Singh Managing Director, Multicloud Platform |
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How the world of digital transformation changed overnight and why existing systems can’t keep up.
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* All Times In EST
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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.