Dallas CIO Executive Summit

For CIOs, the stakes are extraordinary in every conversation. Revenue of millions or billions is in jeopardy during board meetings, investor calls, media interviews, customer interactions and employee conversations. The most successful executives realize this and prepare what to say and when to say it with precision. Val Wright shares new ways to approach common business conversations.

Join this keynote to learn:

• The power of the written word to demonstrate the value of technology
• How to cultivate a dynamic relationship with your board and get positioned for board roles
• Powerful retorts and feedback that overcome resistance every time and consistently delivers results

As a technology leader, the stakes are extraordinary in every conversation – from board meetings to enterprise communications. Internationally acclaimed innovation expert, Val Wright, brings her expertise and toolkit to address unique leadership challenges.

Join this interactive workshop to explore:

• Team galvanization toward a common objective
• Practical exercises for cross-functional communication
• Powerful responses to navigate resistance and get the YES

In today's rapidly evolving digital landscape, it is imperative for technology to be at the forefront of business functionality. Charles Vojtas shares his strategies for driving business value through technology at Cavender’s, and how the lessons learned are applicable to companies of all sizes and stages of maturity.

Join this session to discuss:

• Directly correlating technology needs with business objectives
• Gaining enterprise-wide agreement on AI and tech investment goals
• Driving successful technology adoption to maximize ROI

Achieving AI data readiness is crucial for organizations aiming to leverage machine learning effectively. By prioritizing high-quality, well-structured data, companies can enhance the accuracy and efficiency of their AI systems. Implementing robust data management practices, including collection, preprocessing and validation, supports scalable and reliable AI applications, driving innovation and maintaining a competitive edge in the tech industry.

Join this session to discuss with your peers:

• Prioritizing high-quality, well-structured data to enhance AI system accuracy and efficiency
• Implementing robust data management practices
• Focusing on scalable and reliable AI applications to drive innovation and maintain a competitive edge

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: Stacie Cagney at Stacie.Cagney@evanta.com

Recovering quickly from system disruptions is crucial for business resilience and the bottom line. Recent incidents have further highlighted the need for robust recovery strategies. CIOs can leverage best practices, advanced technologies and communication across the organization to maintain stability during crises.

Join this session to discuss:

• Implementing capabilities for immediate situational awareness
• Building resilient IT infrastructure to withstand future challenges
• Safeguarding operations through application reliability and early issue detection

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: Stacie Cagney at Stacie.Cagney@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.

As a consumer, you have certain expectations of trust in the businesses you shop at and the organizations you engage with. Building trusted relationships with customers requires a multi-faceted strategy that spans everything from data privacy management to delivering seamless personalized experiences that anticipate customer needs. We can all think of companies that meet this ideal of great customer engagement and…some that don’t. Now be honest – does your organization meet your own personal standards for trusted experiences?

Join this session to discuss:

• Unifying and activating customer data to earn, not erode, customer trust
• Crafting strong customer and stakeholder feedback loops
• Creating highly personalized experiences that anticipate customer needs

In this cutting-edge session, CIO and licensed hi-tech attorney Russ Pearlman unveils the roadmap for responsible AI adoption in the face of rapid technological advancement. As organizations race to harness AI's transformative power, CIOs find themselves at the helm of a digital revolution fraught with ethical dilemmas, legal minefields, and security challenges.

Pearlman will demystify the complex landscape of AI implementation, offering invaluable insights on:

• The risk terrain
• The evolving legal issues surrounding AI
• Strategies for implementing responsible AI practices

Today, data is power, but harnessing that power is rarely straightforward. As new AI innovations push businesses to find new ways to make data accessible, neural networks provide a model for how machine learning can optimize business processes and enhance strategic decision-making. Join this session to discuss:

• What it means to build a “neural” business
• How to identify, prioritize, and create connections between data sources
• What AI-optimized computing really looks like—in the datacenter and in employees’ hands

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: Stacie Cagney at Stacie.Cagney@evanta.com

Technology is one challenge, people and culture are others. CIOs are tasked to provide the necessary tools, training, and process adjustments to optimally use GenAI throughout the enterprise. Yet, key change management strategies are needed to effectively implement GenAI projects.

Join this session to discuss:

• Evangelizing GenAI use case adoption and overcoming hesitation
• Ensuring trust and safety so users have confidence in AI outputs
• Securing resources and developing strategies to bring organizational adoption effectively

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: Stacie Cagney at Stacie.Cagney@evanta.com