Atlanta CIO Executive Summit

Any given gesture - a nod, a point of the finger - unconsciously communicates powerful ideas and feelings that have tangible consequences. Top executives are generally proficient in their ability to interact with others, but the stakes are raised during high-level negotiations, reporting to the board, inspiring and empowering senior managers or dealing with tricky internal matters. 

Join body language expert Chris Ulrich as he shares: 

• Why every movement and action is magnified in high-level situations
• Tools and techniques to build rapport quickly
• How executives can communicate more effectively

Amid flattened budgets and ongoing economic uncertainty, a renewed focus on differentiated customer experiences is vital to maintaining a competitive advantage, but your value is determined by what you are able to make of your data. Organizations must fully exploit existing IT and first-party data resources, as well as innovative new digital solutions, in order to improve customer interactions that create new value within the enterprise and for their partner ecosystems.

Join this session to learn about:

• Harmonized experiences for an increasingly splintered audience
• The importance of first-party data as a strategic asset for creating new value
• Innovative case studies spotlighting location-aware experiences for retail and hospitality

The intersection of digital business and advanced technologies has inevitably brought life to continuous innovation. But when faced with economic instability and fiscal responsibility, how can CIOs maintain a constant innovative mindset and culture?

Join this boardroom to discuss:

• Encouraging experimentation, ideation and failure in order to succeed
• Cultivating an innovation-rich culture
• Communicating and quantifying the value of innovation for long-term growth

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: Heather Bolick at Heather.Bolick@evanta.com

CIOs are constantly seeking the right talent at the right time with an increased focus on future proofing the talent pipeline to build retention efforts. With the many advances in AI comes a shift in the skillsets necessary to propel the digital business forward. How can CIOs approach recruiting the right talent while effectively utilizing current employees' skills to effectively close talent gaps and future proof the workforce in an age of constant change?

 Join your peers to discuss:

• Preparing employees for change and utilizing their full potential
• Strategies to not only upskill but reskill to keep up with digital business demands
• Blending traditional and unconventional approaches to close talent and skill 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 CIOs).

To reserve your seat, please contact: Heather Bolick at Heather.Bolick@evanta.com

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.

The role of the CIO expands far beyond technology expertise; managing people and driving processes are also key areas of focus. To be successful, CIOs must have a strategy to excel in leadership, change management, and IT. Harold Shannon shares the approach he’s taking at CoreCivic to be effective as the VP of Technology and CIO.

Join this session to discuss:

• Assessing your current strategy and adjusting as needed to keep up with emerging trends and innovations
• Balancing technical skills with communication skills to make an impact as a leader
• Ensuring daily routines support the organizational norms, technology objectives, and your values

Enterprises are under pressure to address multiple challenges impacting the planet, their people and profitability.  This is all happening while a recession is looming, quiet quitting is real and climate change is a top concern. Now is the time to position technology leaders as key partners in tackling these issues maximizes sustainable value across the business.

Join this session to explore sustainable strategies for:

• Reducing efforts in the negative impact your company and products have on the planet (environmental sustainability)
• How to best champion and manage the impact on your people (social sustainability)
• Managing the business' fiscal health and future profitability (financial sustainability) 

Gartner reports 80% of organizations seeking to scale digital business will fail without a modern approach to governance. As IT leaders seek to mature their frameworks, they must not only address technical challenges but also issues of trust, risk and ethics. Learn from your peers about what has and hasn't worked and leave with a framework to help guide the management of your data.

Join this session to explore:

• Analyzing current data and AI governance trends with your peers
• Improving processes for system and information management
• Outlining a path to ensure success with your information management framework

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: Heather Bolick at Heather.Bolick@evanta.com

Cybersecurity is no longer an objective reserved only for IT, it’s mission critical for senior executives and all board members. As a business leader in a quickly changing landscape, you must balance following new regulations and educating company leaders about cybersecurity.

Join this session to discuss:

• How to prepare your board for ongoing shifts in governance and regulations
• What impacts the new SEC ruling is already having on the enterprise
• How to protect the organization from liability and cyber threats

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: Heather Bolick at Heather.Bolick@evanta.com