Speakers
We have worked diligently to put together a stimulating and focused agenda, bringing together experts, visionaries and professionals from the IT industry. We look forward to sharing this exciting conference with you.

Susan Drumm
Meritage Leadership Development CEO & Chief Empowerment Officer
Sireesha Mandava
GreenPath CIO
Kathleen Hurley
Madison International Realty CIO
Ryan Hummel
Planet CIO
David Heafitz
Prudential Financial VP of Global Technology
Robert DeVito
Google Chrome Global Director, Customer & Partner EngineeringAgenda
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Welcome & Introductions
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Host
Susan Drumm, CEO & Chief Empowerment Officer, Meritage Leadership Development
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Opening Keynote CIO Shapeshifters – The Strategies you Need to Futureproof your Organization
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David Heafitz, VP of Global Technology, Prudential Financial -
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Sireesha Mandava, CIO, GreenPath -
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Kathleen Hurley, CIO, Madison International Realty -
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Ryan Hummel, CIO, Planet
In todays technology driven world, business strategy and IT are inseparable. In most business cases, IT is the predominant catalyst for every organizations competitive advantage. The Financial Service Industry is transforming, which presents CIOs with the opportunity to transform their role as a business leader. Join us, as we cover ground on what top industry technology leaders are doing to align their business and digital strategies during this critical time. -
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General Session Building Deeper Connections Within an Isolated Workforce
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Susan Drumm, CEO & Chief Empowerment Officer, Meritage Leadership Development
With the Great Resignation looming large, much of the national conversation seems to leap to 'What can leaders do to retain and recruit top talent?' This type of question leads straight into action-oriented solutions like 'offer flexible hours' or 'adopt a hybrid return-to-work model.' But there are deeper problems that underpin the widespread resignations and crisis of engagement happening now. Susan shares 3 key strategies for leaders to address these issues and thus shift the retention and connection problems at their root. -
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General Session Welcome to the Era of Flexibility: Why Agility is the Key to Getting Ahead
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Robert DeVito, Global Director, Customer & Partner Engineering, Google Chrome
There is no doubt that the workplace has undergone an unprecedented transformation in the last few years. As IT leaders prepare for what’s next, it’s key that they are strategic in determining which technology best supports their employees by keeping them secure and productive. Hear from the Chrome Enterprise team on what’s next for work and how leaning into solutions that provide flexibility and agility will future proof your business. -
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Closing Remarks
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Host
Susan Drumm, CEO & Chief Empowerment Officer, Meritage Leadership Development
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