Executive Summit

Ahead of the Washington DC Executive Summit, Governing Body members will host an exclusive networking reception for CIO and CISO attendees that includes learning how to create craft cocktails and mocktails. Please join your peers for an evening of great drinks, wonderful food and lively networking.

New, special demands constantly arise for decision-makers who steer the fortunes of companies. Recently, business success has become linked to IT infrastructure. Seamless and secure connectivity is the key to unlocking innovation and accelerating business outcomes. To reach this state, enterprises are transforming their networks and security to a zero trust architecture augmented by AI/ML capabilities, thereby reducing risk, eliminating cost and complexity and increasing agility.

Join this session and learn:

• How zero trust architecture secures users, workloads, IoT/OT devices, and your business partners by addressing critical security shortcomings of legacy network architecture
• How to reduce network complexity without exposing your organization to new risks
• How AI/ML adds defensive and business analytics capabilities that have the power to turn IT into the engine propelling business success forward

The present moment offers an opportunity to unlock GenAI's transformative power, but maturity across organizations varies. Business leaders recognize this technology is a catalyst for innovation. By understanding real-world case studies with lessons learned, those leaders can create real movement forward inside of their own organizations.

Bring your questions to this session as you hear from executives who have:

• Implemented practical GenAI use cases and identified opportunities
• Compared and measured platforms and solutions for value outcomes
• Balanced approach to value and risk

Establishing a secure governance program that successfully aligns with business priorities is crucial especially in an age of AI innovation. CIOs and CISOs must balance providing accurate and accessible data with compliance and security concerns.

Join this session to discuss:

• Aligning data governance strategy with the organization’s goals
• Addressing data privacy, compliance and security concerns
• Focusing on data ownership and stewardship for effective management

CIOs can increase the value of IT through operating model changes and creating alignment efficiencies across the organization. By working collaboratively, CIOs can prioritize technology needs and invest in capabilities to achieve excellence in operating model structure. 

Join this session to discuss:

• Building an IT strategy closely aligned with the organization's strategy
• Driving operational change with strategic change management
• Working with key stakeholders across the organization to allow for smooth transitions

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.

It might seem simple to point out key differences within the public and private sectors, especially when choosing a career or networking. For today's technology leader, it's important to also understand the similarities within these two areas of business. Who knows, there might be a process worth adapting across industries. Whether the topic is innovation, data security, work-life balance or the structure of the c-suite, it's important for IT and security professionals to myth bust commonly associated with working in the private versus the public sector.

Join this session to discuss:

• What differences and similarities are found when public and private companies decide to innovate
• How data security is paramount across industries
• The role the c-suite's structure plays in relationships and company culture

With cyber threats escalating and the increase of legal and financial risks, CISOs are feeling the pressure. New laws and precedents expose cybersecurity leaders to personal liability, and watching the news isn’t helping. How can CISOs protect themselves and their families in this new era?

Join this session to discuss:

• Elements for effective D&O policies
• Essential questions to ask your legal team
• Incidents in the news and details to note

As AI technologies evolve, the opportunities are pushing organizations into a new era of efficiency and competitiveness. CIOs and CISOs are creating comprehensive strategies that lead to business outcomes and prioritizes data security and privacy. Whether creating an in-house tool or looking at vendor platforms, now is the time to assess current capabilities and identify where AI can add value.

Join your CIO and CISO community to discuss:

• Identifying and aligning business needs and use cases for AI implementation
• Zeroing in on the right AI investments for the organization
• Assessing data security and privacy to fully harness the power of AI

The bad actors are adapting and pivoting their attacks. This keynote will highlight the changing landscape of ransomware and discuss the new tactics being deployed and how to best position your organization to combat them. Paul Furtado has held roles including CIO and CISO before joining Gartner as a Vice President, Analyst where he is responsible for providing insights into cybersecurity trends, threats, prevention and governance.  In his current role, he helps leaders around the world develop and enhance their cybersecurity programs.  With his expertise in ransomware, insider risk and executive cyber risk awareness, Paul was named the 2023 Gartner CIO Analyst of the year.

For this keynote, bring your questions for Furtado and listen as he discusses:

• Importance of strong leadership in adversity
• The impact AI advancement is having on ransomware
• The current eco system driving Ransomware-as-a-Service