
Dallas CIO Community
Executive Summit
November 14, 2023 | Renaissance Dallas Richardson Hotel
November 14, 2023
Renaissance Dallas Richardson Hotel
Collaborate with your peers
Get together with Dallas'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:
Five predictions for the future of cloud
Examples of how some organizations are already turning those predictions into reality
Technology that you can take advantage of presently or in the very near future
Dallas 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

Sumit Anand
At Home
Chief Strategy Officer & Chief Information Officer

Mike Anderson
Netskope
Chief Digital & Information Officer

Paola Arbour
Tenet Health
Executive VP & Chief Information Officer

Nitin Chaturvedi
KFC
Chief Digital & Technology Officer

Neelu Sethi
Brinks
SVP, Chief Information Officer
What to Expect
Agenda
7:45am - 8:30am Registration & Breakfast
8:30am - 9:15am Keynote
The Magic of Empathetic Leadership
Hosted by Equinix

Nash Fung
Keynote Speaker | Magician
More than 15 years of experience as a crisis line volunteer taught Nash Fung the value of empathy and how it can be used to empower others. Now, using his background as a magician, he’s passing those communication techniques on to you.
Join this magical, interactive keynote as Fung shares:
- The importance of leading with empathy and authenticity
- How to ensure your teammates feel heard, understood and valued
- How empathy leads to empowerment
9:15am - 9:40am Networking Break
9:40am - 10:25am Breakout Session
What’s Your Take? Real-World AI Implementation Strategies

Kevin Scott
Chief Technology Officer
PGA of America
As the hype around generative AI continues to build, being a reluctant adopter is no longer an option. Maybe you already dove in headfirst; maybe you’re still testing the waters as your team contemplates governance or ethical concerns. No matter which approach your organization is taking to AI implementation, come to this interactive session ready to share, ask questions, collaborate and get inspired.
Pull up a seat to discuss:
- Practical AI use cases
- Strategies for creating governance and managing risk around AI
- How companies are keeping up with the changing AI landscape
9:40am - 10:25am Breakout Session
Streamlined Modernization and Innovation in a Complex Institution
Hosted by StackSpot

Frederico Batista Emídio
Software Engineering Superintendent
Itaú Unibanco Holding
In today's fast-evolving business landscape, expediting technology deliverables while modernizing legacy systems is a necessity. Our institution, equipped with 16,000 developers and substantial legacy infrastructure, has undergone transformative modernization by implementing the following strategies:
- Streamlined Modernization: Centralized resources, integrated governance, and modernized legacy systems for efficient, secure, and cost-effective development
- Impressive Outcomes: Achieved remarkable growth in development volume, reduced transaction and infrastructure costs, and significantly improved the developer experience
- Fast-Track to Production: Accelerated the development process, cutting production errors by 40%, and achieving a 50% faster idea-to-production timeline
9:40am - 10:25am Executive Boardroom
The Most Important Shift for Cybersecurity in a Generation
Hosted by Netskope

James Robinson
Deputy CISO
Netskope

Russ Pearlman
CIO, VP of IT
Creighton University

Ed Jolly
Chief Information Officer
General Datatech
We live in a world where everything is hybrid and the blend between personal, corporate, private and public is ever-changing and presents us with a host of new challenges. This has increased and complicated the attack surface and the pressure to converge tools and do “more with less” is at peak levels. We must meet this watershed moment with the right team, plans, and technology.
Join this interactive session to learn:
- How to build an effective plan for change without adding to the chaos
- What consolidation approaches save money without sacrificing security
- Use cases that deliver immediate value and efficiency while improving user experience
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 your Program Manager Rob Wilson at rob.wilson@evanta.com
9:40am - 10:25am Executive Boardroom
Driving Growth – The CIOs Role in M&A

Rameshwar Balanagu
Sr. Director, Chief Enterprise Architect
UNFI

Joe Leggio
Chief Information Officer
National Veterinary Associates

Bill Mcdonald
CIO
WIS International
Mergers and acquisitions continue to increase throughout the year and into 2024, as companies look for new avenues of growth. In the digital age, M&A deals are mostly technology-driven, so the CIO’s role during the process can be integral to ensuring the organization gains the most value from the opportunity.
Join this session as your peers discuss:
- Maximizing IT’s voice during strategic M&A decisions
- Planning for integration and execution early and fast
- Influencing decisions that will impact technology-driven time to value
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 your Program Manager Rob Wilson at rob.wilson@evanta.com
10:25am - 11:00am 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.
11:00am - 11:45am Breakout Session
Vetting Your Applications and Infrastructure Technology Strategy
Hosted by AppOmni

Sunitha Chinthalapudi
CIO – Commercial Lending and Credit Finance Solutions
Wells Fargo

Steve Ciske
VP, Global Technology Services
Carnival Corporation
A well-structured applications and technology strategy is both the lifeblood of every business and is a strategic differentiator as CIOs accelerate digital transformation across the enterprise. In today’s digital-first workspaces, how can leaders evolve their strategy to maximize the value of their applications, advance key digital initiatives, and remain agile in the face of constant change?
Join this session to discuss:
- Gaining insight into technical debt and building a business case for application and technology rationalization
- Discontinuing legacy systems, modernizing, and shifting to agile solutions
- Creating architectures that evolve with ever-changing business requirements
11:00am - 11:45am Breakout Session
Empowering People to Embrace for Next-Gen Technology
Hosted by Zoom Video Communications

Ron Strachan
CIO Advisor - Healthcare
Zoom
We are always looking into how CIOs make people better moving forward. Regardless of whether employees are working remotely, in the office, or hybrid, leaders need to continue to create a culture of collaboration and innovation. New tools like Generative AI have the power to change the way the workforce accomplishes goals, but it is imperative that leaders practice care when implementing these technologies.
Join this in-depth discussion covering:
- Unleashing human excellence in the face of a changing world
- Implementing new technologies via practical approaches
- Collaborating for innovation wherever the workforce is
11:00am - 11:45am Executive Boardroom
Securing Digital Transformation by Analyzing Cyber-Risk
Hosted by CyberArk

Clarence Hinton
Chief Strategy Officer
CYBERARK

Larry Freed
CIO
Overhead Door

Alain Espinosa
Sr. BISO
Upbound
In an interconnected digital world, every asset becomes critical. What matters most is who has access and what can be done with that access. The rise of machine identities has driven a build-up of cybersecurity debt leaving organizations exposed to increased cyber-risk. How can businesses continue to grow at scale while protecting critical assets and business services?
Join this interactive session to discuss:
- Exploring consequences of compromised identities, including examples from recent cyber attacks
- Balancing digital transformation and securing modern business operations
- Communicating the need for cyber spend to executive leadership
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 your Program Manager Rob Wilson at rob.wilson@evanta.com
11:00am - 11:45am Executive Boardroom
Modernizing Legacy Technology — When Old Meets New

Ben Richard
CIO
Enhabit Home Health & Hospice

Harsh Kalra
CIO, Vehicle & Equipment Finance
BMO Harris
As digital enterprises evolve to stay competitive, legacy technology remains a hurdle many have yet to clear. With technical debt mounting and outdated systems affecting the ability to leverage innovation, what is the CIO’s best path forward to successfully allow legacy systems to coexist with new digital products?
Join this session to discuss:
- Prioritizing which legacy systems to modernize
- Connecting legacy systems with new digital technologies
- Balancing a legacy environment with leadership excitement to leverage AI
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 your Program Manager Rob Wilson at rob.wilson@evanta.com
11:45am - 12:30pm Lunch Service
Apply to Participate
Apply to participate in the Dallas CIO Community Executive Summit.
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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
Renaissance Dallas Richardson HotelParking
On-site parking rate is $15/day and $20 for Valet
A block of rooms has been reserved at the Renaissance Dallas Richardson Hotel at a reduced conference rate. Reservations should be made online or by calling 972-367-2000. Please mention Dallas Executive Summit to ensure the appropriate room rate.
Deadline to book using the discounted room rate of $149 USD (plus tax) is October 23, 2023.
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