Boston CIO Executive Summit

Boston CIO Governing Body members host this dinner for attendees to launch this year’s summit with an evening of peer networking. Additionally, table discussions will revolve around closing talent gaps and cultivating learning to craft the future of IT.

Join us to connect with peers and discuss:

• What roles you are hiring for, and the skillsets you are seeking in new talent
• Strategies for finding the right people in a sea of applicants
• Tackling the challenges of reskilling, upskilling and re-imagining your approach to talent

Becoming a cyber-resilient organization requires risk ownership and responsibilities to be expanded across the C-suite and board, changing the way that cybersecurity challenges are addressed at all levels of the organization. This has been complicated by a recent SEC ruling requiring US public companies to publicly disclose “material breaches’. CIOs need to embrace zero trust security and adjust their board engagement approach to get the appropriate level of support and guidance on cybersecurity initiatives.

In this session, we will discuss how executives can increase cyber and business resilience with board buy-in and how to:

• Gain confidence on cybersecurity oversight and forward direction, including messaging to the board
• Articulate cyber risk posture, controls, and mitigation strategies in place, with board-level terminology and understand the dealing with new SEC rulings
• Learn how zero trust architecture secures users, workloads, and IoT/OT devices by addressing critical security shortcomings of routable networks

CIOs are continuously innovating to do more with less amid economic uncertainty. Further, the race for talent is a constant obstacle. An offshore outsourcing model could be the answer to a cost-effective way to reach a wider talent pool. Todd Treonze shares how he is implementing this model at Brooks Brothers to solve for talent while managing a budget.

Join this session to discuss:

• A cost-effective route to obtaining great talent with no decrease in productivity
• How to build up an offshore team at scale to not only support, but lead projects
• Traditional vs. nontraditional IT outsourcing models

CIOs must focus on remaining competitive through constant innovation. With the demand for creating new business solutions not showing any sign of slowing down, CIOs must choose the right approach to create effective outcomes while managing time wisely. Doug Mealing shares his journey with accelerating digital transformation at Cengage Work through utilizing a high-performance low-code platform.

Join this session to discuss:

• Innovating using a low-code platform to rapidly advance key business initiatives
• Aligning the organization with this paradigm shift
• Expanding low-code adoption with key lessons in mind

CIOs are tasked with leveraging AI for competitive advantage, but these advanced technologies must be regulated responsibly. As advances in AI continue to impact the enterprise, CIOs are evaluating implementing effective AI governance to mitigate risks, maintain transparency and ensure ethical use.
Join this session to discuss:

• Promoting constructive and ethical utilization of AI
• Monitoring regulatory compliance to ensure data ethics and privacy rights are met
• Evaluating open and closed source AI models to protect sensitive data

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: Brooke Cordova at Brooke.Cordova@evanta.com

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.

Part of the CIO’s journey with outcome-driven leadership requires a shift from problem solver to value creator. The CIO’s critical path to value leadership includes outcomes over outputs, proaction over reaction, and offers over orders.

Join this session to discuss:

• Mastering your value creation system
• Mapping out clear outcomes in order to determine the right outputs necessary to achieve them
• Building relationships in the C-Suite to achieve synergy to improve outcomes

CIOs are constantly seeking the right talent at the right time with an increased focus on future proofing the talent pipeline to build retention efforts. With the many advances in AI comes a shift in the skillsets necessary to propel the digital business forward. How can CIOs approach recruiting the right talent while effectively utilizing current employees' skills to effectively close talent gaps and future proof the workforce in an age of constant change?

 Join your peers to discuss:

• Preparing employees for change and utilizing their full potential
• Strategies to not only upskill but reskill to keep up with digital business demands
• Blending traditional and unconventional approaches to close talent and skill gaps

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: Brooke Cordova at Brooke.Cordova@evanta.com

Cybersecurity is no longer an objective reserved only for IT, it’s mission critical for senior executives and all board members. As a business leader in a quickly changing landscape, you must balance following new regulations and educating company leaders about cybersecurity.

Join this session to discuss:

• How to prepare your board for ongoing shifts in governance and regulations
• What impacts the new SEC ruling is already having on the enterprise
• How to protect the organization from liability and cyber threats

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: Brooke Cordova at Brooke.Cordova@evanta.com

The hype around AI continues to soar with each newfound capability and CIOs are asking how AI can be leveraged to advance the business. Mona Bates and Abha Dogra are taking their organizations to new heights by implementing AI in cutting-edge ways in the field of aviation, defense and security.

Join this keynote to discuss:

• Opportunities and use cases for internal and external AI use to drive efficiencies and operational excellence
• Applying AI to optimize resources and manage disruptions in airline operations
• Mastering compliance, governance and cyber risk around new technologies