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Detroit CIO Executive Summit
June 4, 2025 | The Henry, Autograph Collection
June 4, 2025
The Henry, Autograph Collection
Collaborate with your peers
Get together with Detroit'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:
Enhancing cyber resilience to endure and swiftly rebound from threats
Innovating with technology to boost customer engagement and digital growth
Maximizing AI for strategic growth while empowering safe integration for users
Detroit 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
Janette Barretto
Yazaki North America
Head of Cybersecurity
Brent Cieszynski
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
VP & CISO
Russ Gordon
PHINIA
CISO
Steve Herrin
DTE
Director, Information Protection and Security/CISO
Rich Hook
Penske
EVP & CIO
Rachelle Putnam
General Dynamics Land Systems
CITO
Jeff Small
Great Lakes Water Authority
CIO
Ryan Talbott
BorgWarner
VP & Global CIO
Erik Wille
Cabinetworks Group
CISO
What to Expect
Interactive Sessions
Hear from CIO practitioners and thought leaders on how they're solving critical challenges impacting your role today in Keynote sessions, and join smaller, interactive discussions with your peers in Breakout and Boardroom sessions.
Community Networking
Make new connections and catch up with old friends in casual conversations during dedicated time for networking designed to better acquaint you with your Detroit CIO community.
Peer-to-Peer Meetings
Connect with like-minded peers in a private, 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.
Agenda
Keynote Sessions
Lunch Keynote by Zscaler
More details coming soon!
Harnessing Human Energy — Thriving Amidst Rapid Change
In the face of unrelenting transformation, staying innovative and productive can feel daunting, especially with emerging generations' evolving work expectations, the permanence of hybrid teams and the pervasive influence of AI. The key to thriving in this chaotic environment lies in leveraging and organizing work around intrinsic motivators, such as yourself and the people within your organization.
Join this session to learn:
- The keys for navigating constant change with more energy and resilience
- How to create astonishing psychological safety within your team
- A practical framework to access more productivity across your entire organization
Breakout Session
Strengthening Cybersecurity in OT — Building Resilient Teams
Operational Technology (OT) security is crucial in today's digital landscape. Steve Herrin, Director, Cybersecurity Strategy, Risk and Engagement/CISO at DTE Energy, shares insights on advancing OT security measures. Discover how a unified approach and strategic training can fortify your organization's defenses.
In this session, we'll discuss:
- Building cohesive cybersecurity teams across business units
- Implementing targeted training programs for enhanced security
- Standardizing roles and compensation to improve retention and knowledge
Executive Boardroom Sessions
Enhancing Security Through Strategic Collaboration
In today's fast-paced threat landscape, security depends on collaboration between technology and business teams. Tool consolidation is crucial to reduce noise, optimize resources, and ensure robust security. This session explores strategies to bridge security and business gaps, focusing on practical approaches to engage developers and leverage tools, including AI, to proactively address risks before they escalate.
Join this session to:
- Explore collaboration methods to boost security
- Understand strategies for tool consolidation
- Align cyber efforts with business goals
Upskilling for an AI-Integrated World
According to Gartner, by 2026, AI will augment 50% of office workers in global enterprises. When IT talent demand outweighs supply, CIOs must face skills gaps head on and create a future-proof talent strategy.
Join this session to discuss:
- Preparing your workforce for AI Implementation
- Identifying employee skills to build upon
- Prioritizing talent planning for long term success
Apply to join
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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.
Location
Venue & Accommodation
The Henry, Autograph CollectionA block of rooms has been reserved at the The Henry, Autograph Collection at a reduced conference rate. Reservations should be made online or by calling 313-441-2000. Please mention Evanta Detroit CIO CISO Executive Summit to ensure the appropriate room rate.
Deadline to book using the discounted room rate of $229 USD (plus tax) is May 12, 2025.
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