
Southern California CIO Community
Executive Summit
May 22, 2024 | Marriott Long Beach Downtown
May 22, 2024
Marriott Long Beach Downtown
Collaborate with your peers
Get together with Southern California'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:
Using data-driven insights to compete in the race for swift AI adoption and automation capabilities
Measuring the success of outcomes to further illustrate IT as a business driver
Adapting to an ever-changing landscape of digital priorities
Southern California CIO Governing Body
The Governing Body Co-Chairs shape the summit agenda, ensuring that all content is driven By CIOs, For CIOs®.
Governing Body Co-Chairs

Allen Fazio
Houlihan Lokey
Chief Information Officer

Kelly Hamilton
Sony Pictures Entertainment
CIO

Chad Hamilton
Fremantle
VP, Technology

Michael Keithley
United Talent Agency
CIO

Theresa Miller
Lionsgate Entertainment
CIO & EVP, IT

Greg Moore
KB Home
VP & CIO

Anthony Moses
Yamaha Motor Finance Corporation
Global Chief Strategy and Innovation Officer

Bryan Muehlberger
Vuori Clothing
Chief Information Officer

Thomas Phelps
Laserfiche
Executive Chair and Laserfiche CIO
What to Expect
Agenda
7:45am - 8:30am Registration & Breakfast
8:00am - 8:25am Networking
Rising Together — Empowering Diversity in Technology

Rachel Yegiaian
CIO, Spectrolab Division
The Boeing Co
Women are vastly underrepresented in the technology field, yet their presence is crucial. Every single one of us has the ability to move this dial, to do our part to have impact in driving change. Together we can empower each other, our communities and create a better future for all of us.
Grab your breakfast and join us for this intimate, informal space for women in leadership roles and their allies to freely discuss best practices, key challenges, and mission-critical priorities. Come prepared to share ideas and forge new connections that can help empower each other to make an impact in your organizations and communities.
8:30am - 9:15am Keynote
Leading Resilient Teams Through Unpredictable Adversity
Hosted by Tanium

Lisa Thompson
Author of "Finding Elevation: Fear and Courage on the World's Most Dangerous Mountain"
Guest Speaker
Lisa Thompson is a high-altitude mountaineer and former healthcare executive who beat cancer months before standing on the summit of Everest. Lisa later became the first all-American woman to summit K2, which is considered the deadliest mountain in the world. In her talks and book, “Finding Elevation,” Lisa shares the experience of climbing the toughest mountains in the world and the importance of teamwork, resilience and defining boundaries.
Join this keynote session to learn about the importance of:
- Embracing change and overcoming challenges
- Creating a supportive environment inside and outside the office
- Defining clear roles and goals to build a strong, communicative team
9:15am - 9:40am Networking Break
9:40am - 10:25am Breakout Session
Not Your Grandfather’s Enterprise Architecture
Hosted by Ardoq

Erik Bakstad
CEO and Co-Founder
Ardoq
CIOs need a new approach to their enterprise architecture strategy–one aimed at decreasing costs, increasing value, and reducing risk. With a forward-thinking approach to achieving concrete business outcomes, CIOs must reimagine their enterprise architecture as it holds the key to unlocking potential and staying ahead of the competition.
Join this insightful session to learn about:
- Outlining clear business outcomes and value realization
- Prioritizing incremental value over complicated frameworks and standards
- Analyzing use case examples and real-world insights
9:40am - 10:25am Executive Boardroom
Staying Agile for an Unpredictable IT Future
Hosted by OutSystems

Pete Peterson
Chief Technology Officer
Riviera

Mary Ames
EVP, Chief Administrative Officer
Zenith National Insurance

Jim Green
CIO
Los Angeles County Probation Department
The demand for digital solutions that create business value has never been higher, and CIOs are now expected to take the role of strategic business leaders. How can IT executives stay ahead in this rapidly evolving landscape?
Join this session to discuss:
- Managing IT talent in an AI-driven world
- Choosing a technology approach that maximizes agility
- Driving business value through technology
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: Lauren Hursley at Lauren.Hursley@evanta.com
9:40am - 10:25am Executive Boardroom
Are We Still Talking About the Cloud?

Grant Anderson
EVP, CIO
Living Spaces

Michael Wang
Chief Information & Digital Officer
Epson America
Almost every organization uses cloud computing, but many do so without a documented strategy that answers what the organization does in the cloud and why. Without that, leaders can’t maximize the benefits of working in the cloud and find their costs skyrocketing out of control.
Join this session to discuss:
- Aligning cloud objectives across the enterprise
- Optimizing cloud scale and execution
- Preparing the organization for what’s next
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: Lauren Hursley at Lauren.Hursley@evanta.com
9:40am - 10:25am Executive Boardroom
Weaving Innovation Into the Core of Everything

Jason Grovert
SVP, Technology Strategy, Office Division
Irvine Company

Alvin Joseph
Chief Information Officer & VP, Information Technology
Orora
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: Lauren Hursley at Lauren.Hursley@evanta.com
10:25am - 11:05am Networking Break
10:30am - 10:55am Peer-to-Peer Meetings
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
GenAI Use Case — Efficiencies to Deliver ROI

Raj Kadam
SVP Health Plan Operations & CIO
Liberty Dental Plan
CIOs play a pivotal role in leveraging AI to unlock new opportunities, enhance decision making and streamline processes. Raj Kadam, CIO at Liberty Dental Plan shares his journey on integrating AI tools to solve complex challenges, improve productivity and deliver massive ROI.
Join this session to hear about:
- Overcoming implementation challenges
- Capturing use case ROI
- Building an ecosystem for future innovation
11:05am - 11:50am Breakout Session
Mastering Influence & Collaboration Across the C-Suite

Raymond Lowe
Senior Vice President & Chief Information Officer
AltaMed Health Services
To lead resilient organizations, CIOs must effectively communicate with various stakeholders across the c-suite —each with different priorities and communication styles. To build a strong foundation for successful IT strategy creation and execution, collaboration is critical.
Join this interactive session to discuss
- Maximizing value from key stakeholder interaction
- Overcoming resistance by seeking to understand and acknowledge
- Individualizing your communication tactics based on your audience
11:05am - 11:50am Executive Boardroom
The CIO Tech Stack — Embracing Cloud, Security & Innovation
Hosted by ChromeOS

Marvin Cruz
LA Metro Chief Technology Officer
CGI

Tatiana Sana
Chief Technology Officer
King's Hawaiian
IT leaders are being asked to do more with less, like adopting innovative tech like GenAI, reducing risks of cyber threats, lowering costs all while spending significant time just on IT maintenance. Balancing the maintenance of existing tech while finding time to invest in innovative work is a foundational priority for all CIOs, but what are best practices to navigate the complexities of an evolving tech landscape? This session empowers CIOs by exploring strategies for cloud-based transformation to achieve superior security, streamlined management, and user-centric, modern experiences.
Join this session to discuss:
- Practical solutions for enhancing productivity
- How to adopt AI-driven tools for a competitive edge
- Cybersecurity considerations with modernization
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: Lauren Hursley at Lauren.Hursley@evanta.com
11:50am - 12:35pm Lunch Service
Apply to Participate
Apply to participate in the Southern California CIO Community Executive Summit.
Gartner 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.
Each application will be reviewed, and once your participation is confirmed, you will have access to year-round community programs.
Location
Venue & Accommodation
Marriott Long Beach DowntownImportant Details: The hotel has changed their name from Renaissance Long Beach to Marriott Long Beach Downtown. The address is 111 E Ocean Boulevard, Long Beach, CA. 90802.
Parking:
Parking Garage Onsite : Overnight: $30, Day Rate: $25
A block of rooms has been reserved at the Marriott Long Beach Downtown at a reduced conference rate. Reservations should be made online or by calling 562-437-5900.
Deadline to book using the discounted room rate of $269 USD (plus tax) is April 29, 2024.
Community Program Manager
For inquiries related to this community, please reach out to your dedicated contact.