Charlotte CIO Executive Summit

Please join us for breakfast to start out the day. We also invite you to bring your favorite leadership books for a Book Swap at the Executive Summit throughout the day. Which books have influenced you as a leader? Bring a book with your notes in the margins or a fresh copy to leave, and then swap for a book one of your fellow executives has brought. This idea was inspired by one of your own Governing Body Members!

"Those who tell the stories rule society." (Plato) Busy executives don’t have time to learn complex communication models or esoteric storytelling processes — you need a simple, effective framework that can help you not only connect with any audience, but also elicit real change. Enter the SWARM™ Effect.

Join this session with Arthur Zards — an expert on storytelling, TEDster and provocateur — to:

• Hone your skills in executive influence
• Adopt a more authentic and engaging approach to speaking
• Take your next presentation from “understandable” to “compelling”

Achieving AI data readiness is crucial for organizations aiming to leverage machine learning effectively. By prioritizing high-quality, well-structured data, companies can enhance the accuracy and efficiency of their AI systems. Implementing robust data management practices, including collection, preprocessing and validation, supports scalable and reliable AI applications, driving innovation and maintaining a competitive edge in the tech industry.

Join this session to learn more about:

• Prioritizing high-quality, well-structured data to enhance AI system accuracy and efficiency
• Implementing robust data management practices
• Focusing on scalable and reliable AI applications to drive innovation and maintain a competitive edge

Personal data holds immense value for organizations and, as more commerce takes place over digital channels, consumers are increasingly concerned about what’s happening to all their data.  According to a recent study, 98% of consumers want brands to do more to guarantee the privacy of their data, as well as be more transparent about how their data is used. Earning consumer trust starts with being a good steward of customer data, which makes the topic of data privacy and protection a critical issue for all businesses, and especially for those companies looking to use new AI tools to scale.

Join this session to discuss:

• Navigating the convergence of consumer, government, and market forces that shape global flows of data
• Integrating privacy by design principles into the entire customer journey and product life cycle
• Responsibly leveraging new technologies, such as AI, without sacrificing customer trust and loyalty

With the sensitivity of privileged accounts, unpatched vulnerabilities and an extensive remote workforce, robust and automated identify security is essential to securing your most critical systems and data. Implementing this is a journey, not a quick fix.

Join this interactive boardroom to discuss:

• The difference between strong identity solutions and simple password management
• Address different approaches to solving Privilege Access Management
• Gain buy in from across the organization on effective solutions

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 present moment offers an opportunity to unlock GenAI's transformative power, but maturity across organizations varies. Business leaders recognize this technology is a catalyst for innovation. By understanding real-world case studies with lessons learned from peers, we can create real movement forward inside of own organizations.

Bring your questions and experiences to this interactive session to discuss:

• Implemented practical GenAI use cases and identified opportunities
• Compared and measured platforms and solutions for value outcomes
• Balanced approach to value and risk

From content generation to data analysis, generative AI is transforming the way people work and drastically improving productivity. However, the benefits do not come without risks, and the technology has the potential to do more harm than good when placed in the wrong hands. So what do security leaders need to know about the risks of generative AI, and how do they mitigate them?

Join this session for an insightful discussion on the latest cybersecurity challenges associated with generative AI, including:

• How the threat landscape is changing as a result of generative AI
• How businesses can ensure the privacy and security of sensitive data used in generative AI applications and govern them appropriately
• What tools and capabilities are necessary to protect organizations from malicious uses of generative AI

Today’s security operations centers are facing a barrage of “more.” More attacks. More threat actors. More devices and data. More security tools. More regulations. More specialized focus areas. More silos. With the modern security landscape changing fast, the SOC must evolve to meet current threats, demands and pressures.

 Join this session to discuss:

• Balancing business demands and a stable security architecture at scale
• Gaining clarity with AI-driven intelligence
• Integrating incident responses for faster reaction