Southern California CIO Executive Summit

Women are vastly underrepresented in the technology field, yet their presence is crucial. Every single one of us has the ability to move this dial, to do our part to have impact in driving change. Together we can empower each other, our communities and create a better future for all of us. 

Grab your breakfast and join us for this intimate, informal space for women in leadership roles and their allies to freely discuss best practices, key challenges, and mission-critical priorities. Come prepared to share ideas and forge new connections that can help empower each other to make an impact in your organizations and communities. 

Lisa Thompson is a high-altitude mountaineer and former healthcare executive who beat cancer months before standing on the summit of Everest. Lisa later became the first all-American woman to summit K2, which is considered the deadliest mountain in the world. In her talks and book, “Finding Elevation,” Lisa shares the experience of climbing the toughest mountains in the world and the importance of teamwork, resilience and defining boundaries.

Join this keynote session to learn about the importance of:

• Embracing change and overcoming challenges
• Creating a supportive environment inside and outside the office
• Defining clear roles and goals to build a strong, communicative team

CIOs need a new approach to their enterprise architecture strategy–one aimed at decreasing costs, increasing value, and reducing risk. With a forward-thinking approach to achieving concrete business outcomes, CIOs must reimagine their enterprise architecture as it holds the key to unlocking potential and staying ahead of the competition.
Join this insightful session to learn about:

• Outlining clear business outcomes and value realization
• Prioritizing incremental value over complicated frameworks and standards
• Analyzing use case examples and real-world insights

The demand for digital solutions that create business value has never been higher, and CIOs are now expected to take the role of strategic business leaders. How can IT executives stay ahead in this rapidly evolving landscape?

Join this session to discuss:

• Managing IT talent in an AI-driven world
• Choosing a technology approach that maximizes agility
• Driving business value through technology

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: Lauren Hursley at Lauren.Hursley@evanta.com

Almost every organization uses cloud computing, but many do so without a documented strategy that answers what the organization does in the cloud and why. Without that, leaders can’t maximize the benefits of working in the cloud and find their costs skyrocketing out of control.

Join this session to discuss:

• Aligning cloud objectives across the enterprise
• Optimizing cloud scale and execution
• Preparing the organization for what’s next

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: Lauren Hursley at Lauren.Hursley@evanta.com

The intersection of digital business and advanced technologies has inevitably brought life to continuous innovation. But when faced with economic instability and fiscal responsibility, how can CIOs maintain a constant innovative mindset and culture?

Join this boardroom to discuss:

• Encouraging experimentation, ideation and failure in order to succeed
• Cultivating an innovation-rich culture
• Communicating and quantifying the value of innovation for long-term growth

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: Lauren Hursley at Lauren.Hursley@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.

CIOs play a pivotal role in leveraging AI to unlock new opportunities, enhance decision making and streamline processes. Raj Kadam, CIO at Liberty Dental Plan shares his journey on integrating AI tools to solve complex challenges, improve productivity and deliver massive ROI.

Join this session to hear about:

• Overcoming implementation challenges 
• Capturing use case ROI 
• Building an ecosystem for future innovation

To lead resilient organizations, CIOs must effectively communicate with various stakeholders across the c-suite —each with different priorities and communication styles. To build a strong foundation for successful IT strategy creation and execution, collaboration is critical. 

Join this interactive session to discuss 

• Maximizing value from key stakeholder interaction 
• Overcoming resistance by seeking to understand and acknowledge 
• Individualizing your communication tactics based on your audience

IT leaders are being asked to do more with less, like adopting innovative tech like GenAI, reducing risks of cyber threats, lowering costs all while spending significant time just on IT maintenance. Balancing the maintenance of existing tech while finding time to invest in innovative work is a foundational priority for all CIOs, but what are best practices to navigate the complexities of an evolving tech landscape? This session empowers CIOs by exploring strategies for cloud-based transformation to achieve superior security, streamlined management, and user-centric, modern experiences.

Join this session to discuss:

• Practical solutions for enhancing productivity
• How to adopt AI-driven tools for a competitive edge
• Cybersecurity considerations with modernization

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: Lauren Hursley at Lauren.Hursley@evanta.com