Executive Summit

Does your organization have an AI-ready culture? Organizational culture is the shared identity that shapes our work norms — work norms that generative AI is about to disrupt. 60% of leaders recognize enterprise culture as a barrier to IT-related change. Join this session to gain clear guidance on steps to cultivate a generative AI culture that will help propel your organization into the future.

In this keynote, you will learn how to:

• Define culture traits and effectively frame changes needed to support AI success
• Engage users from across the AI maturity spectrum to co-create AI-enables workplaces
• Communicate cultural engagement, initiative outcomes and business value to guide AI adoption

The future of business is rapidly evolving — a future where AI agents are part of the workforce, almost any process or workflow can be automated, and customers expect better, more intelligent experiences across their unstructured data. Whether that means automating loans or onboarding employees faster, applying intelligence to your unstructured data can be a pathway to stay ahead of the competition.

Join this interactive session to explore:

• Practical approaches to building an unstructured data strategy
• Robust content workflows and use cases including agentic AI
• Leadership lessons for organizing and upskilling the workforce

In today's volatile cybersecurity landscape, breaches are inevitable, demanding a collective approach to manage disruptions. This interactive session highlights the importance of diversity of thought in enhancing resilience and the critical role of technology in shaping human experiences.

In this session, we will discuss:

• Strategies for implementing a "Whole-of-Nation" cyber defense
• The role of diversity in enhancing organizational resilience
• Ways to align technology, security, and business objectives

Data driven approaches are the standard now when making decisions for the enterprise. With the increased importance and acceleration of AI projects, which strategies and KPIs can we leverage to bridge the gap between innovation and impact and ensure our AI projects deliver measurable business value?

Join this boardroom session to explore:

• AI Observability - best practices for monitoring, debugging, and improving AI deployments
• Business-Centric KPIs - identifying and tracking the right metrics to evaluate ROI and business impact of AI workloads
• Operationalizing AI - strategies to transition from successful pilots to scalable, value-generating AI systems

Connect with like-minded peers in a one-on-one setting through Peer-to-Peer Meetings"

In an era of exponential data growth and AI-driven innovation, enterprises like Expedia and Lyft are redefining data security through strategic, proactive approaches. This session unveils how leading technology companies are transforming data security from a compliance checkbox to a strategic business enabler.

Join this session to:

• Hear about the journey these two companies took to prioritize and implement DSPM into their strategy
• Discover cutting-edge techniques for comprehensive data visibility across complex cloud environments
• Understand practical approaches to reduce data breach risks and compliance violations

Alaska Airlines is leading the industry with its innovative AI strategy. Charu Jain, head of Alaska’s Guest Digital Experience and Innovation, shares insights into pioneering technologies like Natural Language Search, AI Virtual Assistants, and Digital Twins. Discover how Alaska is transforming customer experiences and streamlining operations. Charu will discuss driving organizational change, leveraging OKRs, and building enterprise-wide support.

In this session, you’ll learn:

• Leadership strategies for fostering innovation
• Alaska Airlines' AI-driven industry advancements
• Preparing for the future of AI Agentics

In a world where incremental progress is not enough, real change is essential and the need to engage a broader range of senior leaders increases. CIOs & CISOs can maximize their executive impact by effectively partnering with key leaders.

Join this session to:

• Identify what situations require the greatest influence
• Equip yourself to build trust in executive circles
• Learn simple, effective techniques to enhance communication

Ever wondered how to find the perfect mentor or give back to your community through mentorship? This session delves into the art of effective mentor-mentee relationships, highlighting the significance of alignment and mutual growth. Discover how tailored mentorship can accelerate career development and foster a culture of continuous learning.

In this session, we’ll discuss:

• Strategies for effective mentor-mentee matchmaking
• Key insights into maximizing mentorship benefits
• Techniques for fostering reciprocal growth and learning

Finish the day sharing lessons learned with your peers over light fare and drinks at this closing reception hosted by your governing body members.