San Francisco CIO Executive Summit

In the age of remote and hybrid work, employees now spend the majority of their time in the browser or in virtual meetings. The workforce is more mobile and distributed than ever before. At the same time, we are seeing an increase in cyber attacks and a higher average cost of data breaches. We must think more about protecting users right where they interface with web threats, the browser, without disrupting productivity.

Join this conversation with your peers to discuss:

• The browser's role in a business's security strategy
• Zero trust architecture
• Managing resources for cybersecurity in a time of economic uncertainty

In an era of hyper-growth and rapid industry changes, CIOs must navigate the balance between pre-planning and real-time reaction. Puja Mukherjee, CIO at California Fair Plan explores how innovation can drive advantage while avoiding future pitfalls, especially in highly regulated industries.

Join this session to:

• Better understand the unique challenges of fast-paced growth
• Learn strategies to stay ahead in a constantly evolving landscape
• Account for even the most stringent regulations in your growth plan

CIOs must play a pivotal role in assessing corporate risk and taking action as necessary. The current state of geopolitical uncertainty highlights numerous variables for enterprise risk including vendor reliability, supply chain consistency, and cyber threats.

Join this peer roundtable to discuss:

• Understanding the latest geopolitical tensions and regulations affecting the threat landscape
• Evaluating operations in high-risk geographies to strategize resiliency
• Planning disaster recovery in the event of a geopolitical disruption

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: 

Shauna del la Mare at shauna.delamare@evanta.com or (971) 230-355

How are forward-thinking leaders recruiting and retaining talent? By digging deeper into the mission of their organizations to provide greater purpose to their workforce. Younger generations entering the workforce are interested in mission and  purpose like never before and a focus on purpose can help to interest top talent.

Join this interactive session to:

• Learn how to partner across your organization to determine your “Big Why”
• Workshop presenting your greater purpose to recruits and current employees
• Walk away with actionable, practical steps to present your mission over your job description

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: 

Shauna del la Mare at shauna.delamare@evanta.com or (971) 230-355

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.

Gartner research indicates that 46% of executive leaders report funding as one of their top barriers for sustainable IT. However, additional research reveals that some of the most cost-effective sustainable IT initiatives have less than a 30% adoption rate.

Join Distinguished VP Gartner Analyst, Kristin Moyer, to learn about:

• Long-term strategic roadmap to mitigate IT-related energy costs
• Can’t-miss double wins that reduce costs and GHG emissions at the same time
• Strategies to get credit for sustainable IT progress already made

The rise of mainstream AI has revealed the often-overlooked art of effective data management. The pressure CIOs face to quickly adopt AI applications only further highlights any data shortcomings. In this session, peers can learn share insights to enhance their AI-adoption efforts.

Join this peer roundtable to discuss:

• Robust data management practices
• Challenges of, and effective strategies to ensure, a solid data foundation
• Sustainable success at scale

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: 

Shauna del la Mare at shauna.delamare@evanta.com or (971) 230-355

Delve into the critical aspects of managing and recovering from cybersecurity incidents from the CIO’s chair. Pavi Ramamurthy, Global CISO & CIO at Blackhawk Network helps to lead this conversation on CIO/CISO collaboration.

Join your peers to discuss:

• Defining the CIO’s role as liaison between security and the business
• Ensuring interdepartmental collaboration and support
• Leading with your security partners as a untied force

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: 

Shauna del la Mare at shauna.delamare@evanta.com or (971) 230-355

As AI technologies rapidly evolve, the laws and ethical standards designed to govern them lag behind, creating a mismatch in the pace of innovation and regulation. This misalignment often leads to inadequate alignment with core principles such as trustworthiness, safety, and ethics. For AI leaders, mastering governance strategies that drive alignment with these core principles is key to ensuring the organization's risk profile is effectively managed.

Join AI, cybersecurity, and IP law expert Eran Kahana as he offers actionable insights on:

• Navigating the ethics of cutting-edge AI
• Deciphering global AI legislation dynamics
• Mastering AI governance and risk mitigation

Governing Body members host this reception for executives to close out the event with an evening of peer networking, food and drinks.

Community Activity: Birthday Bags for Family House Children

Overview:
At the upcoming San Francisco CIO GBR, we invite attendees to join us in a meaningful community activity. Together, we’ll be assembling birthday bags filled with gifts and treats for children staying at Family House, a nonprofit providing housing for families of children receiving treatment for serious illnesses.

Purpose:
These birthday bags will bring joy and a sense of celebration to kids during a challenging time, helping them feel special and remembered on their birthdays.

What to expect:
Attendees will have the opportunity to choose items and assemble the bags during the reception. This is a hands-on activity that allows everyone to make a personal contribution and show support for these young patients and their families.