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A VIRTUAL EXPERIENCE
OPEN TO ALL CIOs + IT Leaders
FORUM HIGHLIGHTS
Panel Discussion:
The Power of Building
A Resilient Technology Organization
There’s no doubt technology is a stabilizing factor in an uncertain world. The advancements that have appeared over the past few years continue to gain ground and the organizations that have made it through recent and ongoing turbulence are using their resilience as a catalyst to launch them into the future.
Technology alone cannot solve all the world’s problems, but it can accelerate solutions for those with the right vision.
In this panel discussion, we’ll unpack inflationary uncertainty, evolving cybersecurity risks, advances in new technology, challenges in hiring and retaining tech talent, and how all those things are influencing technology executives to stabilize their businesses.
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High-Growth Strategy Specialist, Educator + Previous Fellow, London Business School, Duke Corporate Education + London School of Economics’ Centre for Economic Performance
Dr. Rebecca Homkes is a high-growth strategy specialist with the London Business School’s Dept of Strategy and Entrepreneurship, an Educator at Duke Corporate Education, and a previous Fellow at the London School of Economics’ Centre for Economic Performance. With her boutique consultancy, she advises CEOs and executive teams of top global companies and fast-growing enterprises on developing and executing growth strategies through extreme uncertainty.
Homkes is the director of the global Active Learning Programme for the Young President’s Organization; a partner with GrowthX, a Silicon Valley investment ecosystem and innovation consultancy; and is the faculty lead of two large Fintech scaling and accelerators. A global keynote speaker, she is a member of several advisory boards, directed the joint McKinsey & Co and LSE Centre for Economic Performance Global Management Project since 2007 and has written for publications such as the Harvard Business Review, Businessweek, Fortune, and Forbes.
A Marshall Scholar, she received her Ph.D. and MSc from the LSE in International Economy.
Before LSE, Homkes received two degrees at Indiana University: BS (Honors) in business administration and a BA (Honors) in Political Science. She was a Wells Scholar and graduated as the school’s top graduate in 2005 and its sole Herman Wells Scholar.
She previously served as a Fellow at the White House’s President’s Council of Economic Advisors and has worked in strategy consulting with Bain & Co.
FEATURED PANELISTs:
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Suchi Reddy is Chief Information Officer at Visual Matrix. Her accomplishments include over 25 years of results-oriented success in driving all aspects of Project Management & Delivery, Quality Control, and Information Security in a myriad of industries, ranging from auto finance, healthcare, communications, and retail. A dynamic leader responsible for both IT and Operations, Suchi is a seasoned expert in emerging technologies and cost-efficient operational strategies, all geared towards optimizing ROI.
Beyond her impressive career, Suchi finds joy in her role as a mother to two boys - Karthik, a medical student, who's also an avid scuba diver and college football enthusiast, and Rohit, a tennis player and huge Star Wars fan. Suchi herself embraces adventure through her passion for travel and is steadily ticking off experiences from her extensive bucket list.
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Marcus Manning is a well-rounded strategic and innovative IT leader with over 25+ years of industry experience. He is currently the Chief Information Officer for Smart Financial Credit Union. Throughout his career, Marcus has held several leadership roles in Executive Leadership, Strategic Planning, IT Operations, Engineering, Architecture, Application Development, Data Analytics, Cybersecurity and Cloud computing. Marcus served on the Board of Directors for the We Care organization for Continental Airlines. He is a Charter Advisor for Aite-Novarica Executive Research Council and a member of the Business Journals Leadership Trust.
Marcus has a diverse background in several industries including Oil and Gas, Transportation/Airlines, Heath Care and Financial Services. He is a visionary leader with a strong passion for people and a dedicated focus on strategic execution and service delivery. In his spare time, Marcus enjoys reading, running, golf, and spending time with his family.
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Aravind Kashyap is a Senior IT leader leading digital engineering function with focus on organization growth and financial discipline. Aravind has over 25 years of executive leadership experience in the technology function with special expertise in Consumer goods, Beverage, Distribution, Retail, High end fashion, Personal care, and Healthcare industries. As the CIO of Balfour & Co, Aravind leads the digital engineering function with responsibility to create a Secure, Lean, Engaging and Transformative IT organization to support company’s growth. Aravind leads IT and Security function for Balfour & Co fostering innovation, prioritizing spends, leading business-IT strategy and executing digital transformation program.
KEYNOTE PRESENTATION:
AI - Unpacking Myths, Seizing Opportunities
Don't miss our must-attend keynote featuring Dr. Lisa Palmer, a preeminent AI Strategist, tailored specifically for Chief Information Officers.
In her insightful talk, Dr. Palmer will dissect the AI landscape at three critical levels. First, she'll cut through the industry hype, offering a clear macro view of AI's impact across sectors.
Next, she'll delve into the organizational layer, showcasing real-world examples of how AI is disrupting traditional business models.
Finally, she'll provide you with actionable insights to be an effective AI leader within your own organization amid the AI-fueled change. As a bonus, the keynote will address the legal and regulatory dimensions of AI, empowering you to navigate ethical and risk considerations as a CIO.
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Noted as an “AI visionary pragmatist", Dr. Lisa Palmer is the Founder and Chief AI Strategist for Dr. Lisa AI, a boutique advisory and consulting firm. Her unique background as a seasoned IT practitioner, enterprise software leader, and researcher gives her the edge needed to transform businesses. She inspires Fortune 500 executives, board directors, product leaders, and revenue owners to boldly "question everything" to tackle the unforeseen risks and untapped opportunities brought by generative AI. Lisa was previously the Vice President and Americas Regional Manager for Gartner Executive Programs leading advisory services for 900+ commercial and state/local government c-suite executive accounts. She also previously held go-to-market leadership roles at Microsoft and was a CIO in Financial Services.
Lisa is determined to ensure that AI both well-serves humanity and drives international business competitiveness. A respected speaker both nationally and internationally for diverse audiences ranging from tech companies and universities to government organizations and industry groups, Lisa’s AI expertise is frequently sought and has been featured in media venues including Forbes, NBC, Fox News, Newsy, Global Finance, CIO Magazine, and the Financial Times, among others. Lisa holds a Bachelor’s in Engineering, an MBA, and recently received her doctorate in Artificial Intelligence. She is also an active proponent for women in technology.
Fun facts about Dr. Lisa:
• Grew up on a farm and the first vehicle that she ever drove was a combine
• Made the college varsity softball team by hitting a run-scoring triple during open try-outs
• Rode a roller coaster to disembark from the Great Wall of China
• Caught a spoonbill (fish) nearly as long as she is tall
• Treasures time with her kids - human and fur
KEYNOTE PRESENTATION:
Today’s Evolving Cyberthreat Landscape
+ the Cloud Security Advantage
The cyberthreat landscape continues to evolve.
In this do-not-miss keynote, we’ll cover the latest cybersecurity trends, notable security incidents, changes in the regulatory environment, and the top cyberthreat drivers affecting global enterprises.
You’ll learn more about where threat actors are aiming, as well as how eight security megatrends are supporting the adoption of the cloud.
As well as how organizations are combating cyberthreats and get a glimpse of what may be next on the threat horizon.
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