Where
New York City
Event Description
Annual CIO Summit in New York City
The CIO was first introduced to lead the Data Processing and Information Systems departments of the past. Today, the job is a much different role. The skillset and responsibilities are worlds apart from what they were a decade or two ago. And the role continues to adapt to the changing face of the modern business enterprise.
Discussing key topics such as the Cloud, Digital Transformation, Data & Analytics and the use of AI and IoT, the CIO Summit gives you the opportunity to meet leading decision-makers under one roof at one time, to be part of the discussions that are shaping the future of security and to network and develop contacts that will strengthen your business.
The program is driven by our senior-level Advisory Board including representatives from TNT, Henley Business School, Fox Networks Group, US Department of Defense and Wyndham Group.
The CIO Summit brings together leaders from across the public, large enterprises & mid-market sectors to provide you with a strategic and practical toolkit to help drive transformation including:
- A full day of leading CIO’s discussing the latest industry trends
- Workshops, panel discussions & round table sessions led by visionaries within technology
- First-hand case studies on the challenges facing IT
- Fantastic networking opportunities with peers throughout the day
- Over 150 Senior Level IT Directors
- Keynotes, Interactive Round-tables, and Lively Panel Discussions
- Industry-leading topics around IoT, AI, Cloud, etc.
- Dedicated space and time for peer-to-peer networking with fellow industry leaders
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Event Schedule
8:00 AM
Registration Opens / Breakfast
09:00 AM
Welcome Remarks
09:15 AM
Panel Discussion
The Autonomous Enterprise: Unlocking AI’s full potential
In the rapidly changing AI landscape, CIOs must adapt their strategies to harness AI benefits and stay ahead of their competition. AI, Generative AI and now Agentic Process Automation are already reshaping business, across all departments (not just IT) – and all CIOs should be planning for them. Join top CIOs and Tim McDonough from Automation Anywhere for this exciting discussion. We will explore how combining these tools will reduce costs, increase employee productivity and enhance customer experiences - all while driving business growth like never before.
10:05 AM
Keynote
The Considerations of AI Usage in IT
The rapid advancement of generative AI technology presents substantial opportunities for the IT industry—accompanied by important considerations to account for when planning implementation of AI tools. While there are many potential benefits of AI to assist IT teams with making better decisions more quickly, and automating more commonplace tasks, there are inherent risks that must be considered. Endpoint management tools, powerful by design, require strategic AI integration to reduce friction and maximize efficiency. Join for a discussion on how organizations can strategically navigate the risks associated with AI implementation, turning potential pitfalls into clear operational advantages through thoughtful adoption and targeted deployment
10:35 AM
Keynote
From Complexity to Clarity: The CIO Playbook for Velocity, Security, and Scale
In today’s fast-paced digital world, software delivery can feel like the morning rush to get kids ready for school - chaotic, unpredictable, and filled with last-minute surprises. But what if there was a way to bring order to the chaos?
This keynote will explore how platform engineering and unified DevSecOps strategies can streamline development, enhance security, and ensure teams scale without friction. By focusing on automation, governance, and self-service workflows, CIOs and CTOs can unlock higher velocity, better resilience, and more predictable software outcomes - all while reducing risk.
Join us to discover real-world success stories, actionable insights, and a playbook for building a high-performance software organization that delivers value faster, more securely, and at scale.
11:05 AM
Mingle Break
11:30 AM
Panel Discussion
Building a strategy for an AI-first business
The future of business is rapidly evolving — a future where AI agents are becoming part of the workforce, almost any business process or workflow can be automated, businesses can receive instant answers and insights from their data, and their customers expect better, more intelligent experiences from them. To meet the needs of your customers, whether that means processing loans faster or onboarding employees instantly, applying intelligence to your unstructured data is required to engage your audience and stay ahead of competition.
Join this session to explore:
- Practical approaches to building an unstructured data strategy
- Robust content workflows and use cases for AI-first businesses
- Tips for optimizing while balancing your AI and security strategies
12:20 PM
Lunch
1:30 PM
Keynote
Human Expertise and Empathy in an AI World
How do you blend AI efficiency with human empathy to build stronger, lasting customer relationships? With the rise of AI, the human element is increasingly a critical differentiator for companies. Join Dialpad to learn how organizations can deliver real-time coaching and context-aware suggestions that empower agents to deliver emotionally resonant, high-value customer interactions.
2:00 PM
Panel Discussion
Trends and Disruptions Every CIO Should Plan For
2:50 PM
Mingle Break
3:20 PM
Mingle Break
3:45 PM
Round Tables
1. Your Data, Your Competitive Advantage: Strategies for Using AI Models without Giving Away your Sensitive Datasets
2. Accelerate your passwordless journey with Ping Identity
3. Data Meets DevOps: MLOps for RAG and AI Apps
4. AI Now: Breaking Free from POC to Enterprise Impact
5. Strategic Security: Boosting Business Value Through Identity=
6. Scaling AI Agents and Agentic Architectures in Enterprise
7. Unlocking the Future: AI-Powered Transformation for the Modern CIO
8. Optimizing AI with Java: Performance, Scale, and Licensing for Machine Learning Solutions.
4:45 PM
Closing Remarks
5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Networking Cocktail Hour
Words from our attendees
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