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December 10, 2024 | Convene at CityView
December 10, 2024
Convene at CityView
Get together with Philadelphia's top CIOs to tackle shared business challenges and critical priorities facing your role today. Participate in this one-day, local program with peer-driven topics and interactive discussions with your true C-level peers.
Join your peers to discuss the most critical issues impacting CIOs today:
Leveraging technology and modernizing processes to enhance operational efficiency
Ensuring resiliency and mitigating risk is top of mind within cybersecurity strategies
Using data-driven insights to sustain a competitive advantage in the age of digital intelligence
The Governing Body Co-Chairs shape the summit agenda, ensuring that all content is driven by CIOs, for CIOs.
Joshua Beeman
University of Pennsylvania
Associate VP of IT & Associate CIO
Tricia Blair
Aon Corporation US
Chief Digital Officer
Vishi Viswanathan
Day & Zimmermann Group
CIO & SVP Business Services
7:45am - 8:30am Registration & Breakfast
8:15am - 9:15am Keynote
Hosted by Netskope
Chris Ulrich
Body Language Expert
Guest Speaker
Uncovering the mysteries of body language — how people communicate their thoughts and feelings without saying a word — is a decisive first step toward mastering any business and social situation. Top executives know that detecting split-second signals from your team and leadership then taking immediate action is crucial to being a persuasive communicator and problem-solver especially during tricky internal matters or high-level negotiations.
During this session you will learn how to:
9:15am - 9:40am Networking Break
9:40am - 10:25am Breakout Session
Hosted by ChromeOS
Loren Hudziak
Customer Engineer Manager, ChromeOS
IT leaders are under pressure to innovate their organization’s tech stack to meet the demands of modern business. While web-based apps, AI and other modern solutions offer a better user experience, advanced security and simpler management, many businesses are still critically dependent on legacy apps and systems. How can IT teams innovate their infrastructure without disrupting operations and end users? This session breaks down some common misconceptions about modernization and reveals a direct path for IT leaders towards more efficient, secure, and cost-effective endpoint management.
Join this session and breakout-style conversation with ChromeOS and your peers to discuss:
9:40am - 10:25am Executive Boardroom
Hosted by Cloudflare
John Engates
Field CTO
Cloudflare
Dave Snyder
Cloud Security Architect, Chief Information Security Leader Emeritus
Independence Blue Cross
Reginald Williams
Chief Information Security Officer
The Chemours Co
When users are everywhere and digital operations span cloud, SaaS, and on-premises environments, achieving cyber resilience becomes paramount. The challenge lies in navigating this complexity and maintaining visibility and control to ensure continuous operation despite cyber threats.
Join this interactive roundtable to discuss:
9:40am - 10:25am Executive Boardroom
Hosted by CyberArk
Brandon Traffanstedt
Field CTO
CYBERARK
Mark Grimmelikhuijsen
VP, Information Security & Compliance
U.S. LBM
Melissa Miller
CIO
Penn Dental Medicine
The path to stronger identity security strategies lies within an agile and connected digital system. CISOs are often challenged with keeping disparate identities up to date, but when leveraged correctly, easy-to-use technology can be a game changer.
Join this boardroom to discuss:
9:40am - 10:25am Executive Boardroom
Samantha Davis
CIO Americas
Arkema Inc.
Ed Maule
CIO
AdvoCare
According to Gartner, by 2026, AI will augment 50% of office workers in global enterprises. When IT talent demand outweighs supply, CIOs must face skills gaps head on and create a future-proof talent strategy.
Join this session to discuss:
10:25am - 11:05am Networking Break
10:30am - 10:55am Peer-to-Peer Meetings
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.
11:05am - 11:50am Breakout Session
Hosted by Tanium
Nancy Hunter
Retired, VP, CISO
Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia
Ted Bredikin
CIO
UnitedHealth Group
Monique St. John
VP, ACIO & CISO
Children's Hospital of Philadelphia
Succession planning is critical for CIOs and CISOs to ensure continuity and resilience in leadership roles. By identifying and developing internal talent, organizations can mitigate risks associated with unexpected departures and maintain strategic momentum. Additionally, understanding life after the C-suite is essential for executives planning their next career steps, such as transitioning to board roles or building a personal brand.
Join this panel conversation to strategize on:
11:05am - 11:50am Breakout Session
Hosted by AppOmni
Todd Bearman
VP, CISO
TE Connectivity
Ransomware attacks are not just a technological challenge; they test the very resilience of your organization. Todd Bearman, CISO of TE Connectivity, will share valuable insights from a year-long project on ransomware preparedness. Gain a fresh perspective on navigating the complexities of modern cyber threats and making informed decisions under pressure.
Join this session, to discuss:
11:05am - 11:50am Executive Boardroom
Hosted by SHI International
Lane Shelton
Vice President, Microsoft & Software Advisory Group
SHI International
James Edmunds
Vice President, Information Technology
Allan Myers
Jessica Van Kooten
AVP Technology Services and Deputy CISO
Children's Hospital of Philadelphia
Scaling GenAI tools, like Copilot, beyond the proof of concept stage can be challenging. Yet, the expectation to integrate this transformative technology into your organization remains. Learning from the successes and challenges of others can provide the insights needed to navigate your AI journey effectively.
Gather with your peers to:
11:05am - 11:50am Executive Boardroom
Mark Eggleston
CISO
CSC
Kim Sassaman
CISO
Universal Health Services
With the continuous advancement of technology, businesses face new and evolving threats that require a proactive response. New laws and precedents expose cybersecurity leaders to personal liability and leave security leaders questioning their protection.
Join this interactive session to discuss:
11:50am - 12:35pm Lunch Service
Evanta facilitates exclusive, C-level communities by personally qualifying and understanding the priorities, challenges and interests of each member.
Our selective approach maintains the high quality of the network and ensures top-level discussions with peers from the world’s leading organizations.
Motto by Hilton Philadelphia Rittenhouse Square
31 S 19th St.
Philadelphia, PA 19103
Distance from venue - 0.2 mile
Sonestra Philadelphia Rittenhouse Square
1800 Marke St.
Philadelphia, PA 19103
Distance from venue - 0.2 mile
At, Liberty Place, 99 S 17th St.
Philadelphia, PA 19103
Distance from venue - 0.3 mile
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