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CIO Dallas Summit | March 26, 2019 | Dallas/Addison Marriott Quorum by the Galleria - Dallas, TX, USA
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Keynote Presentation
Visionary speaker presents to entire audience on key issues, challenges and business opportunities
Keynote Presentations give attending delegates the opportunity to hear from leading voices in the industry. These presentations feature relevant topics and issues aligned with the speaker's experience and expertise, selected by the speaker in concert with the summit's Content Committee." title="Keynote Presentations give attending delegates the opportunity to hear from leading voices in the industry. These presentations feature relevant topics and issues aligned with the speaker's experience and expertise, selected by the speaker in concert with the summit's Content Committee.
Executive Visions
Panel moderated by Master of Ceremonies and headed by four executives discussing critical business topics
Executive Visions sessions are panel discussions that enable in-depth exchanges on critical business topics. Led by a moderator, these sessions encourage attending executives to address industry challenges and gain insight through interaction with expert panel members." title="Executive Visions sessions are panel discussions that enable in-depth exchanges on critical business topics. Led by a moderator, these sessions encourage attending executives to address industry challenges and gain insight through interaction with expert panel members.
Thought Leadership
Solution provider-led session giving high-level overview of opportunities
Led by an executive from the vendor community, Thought Leadership sessions provide comprehensive overviews of current business concerns, offering strategies and solutions for success. This is a unique opportunity to access the perspective of a leading member of the vendor community." title="Led by an executive from the vendor community, Thought Leadership sessions provide comprehensive overviews of current business concerns, offering strategies and solutions for success. This is a unique opportunity to access the perspective of a leading member of the vendor community.
Think Tank
End user-led session in boardroom style, focusing on best practices
Think Tanks are interactive sessions that place delegates in lively discussion and debate. Sessions admit only 15-20 participants at a time to ensure an intimate environment in which delegates can engage each other and have their voices heard." title="Think Tanks are interactive sessions that place delegates in lively discussion and debate. Sessions admit only 15-20 participants at a time to ensure an intimate environment in which delegates can engage each other and have their voices heard.
Roundtable
Interactive session led by a moderator, focused on industry issue
Led by an industry analyst, expert or a member of the vendor community, Roundtables are open-forum sessions with strategic guidance. Attending delegates gather to collaborate on common issues and challenges within a format that allows them to get things done." title="Led by an industry analyst, expert or a member of the vendor community, Roundtables are open-forum sessions with strategic guidance. Attending delegates gather to collaborate on common issues and challenges within a format that allows them to get things done.
Case Study
Overview of recent project successes and failures
Case Studies allow attending executives to hear compelling stories about implementations and projects, emphasizing best practices and lessons learned. Presentations are immediately followed by Q&A sessions." title="Case Studies allow attending executives to hear compelling stories about implementations and projects, emphasizing best practices and lessons learned. Presentations are immediately followed by Q&A sessions.
Focus Group
Discussion of business drivers within a particular industry area
Focus Groups allow executives to discuss business drivers within particular industry areas. These sessions allow attendees to isolate specific issues and work through them. Presentations last 15-20 minutes and are followed by Q&A sessions." title="Focus Groups allow executives to discuss business drivers within particular industry areas. These sessions allow attendees to isolate specific issues and work through them. Presentations last 15-20 minutes and are followed by Q&A sessions.
Analyst Q&A Session 
Moderator-led coverage of the latest industry research
Q&A sessions cover the latest industry research, allowing attendees to gain insight on topics of interest through questions directed to a leading industry analyst." title="Q&A sessions cover the latest industry research, allowing attendees to gain insight on topics of interest through questions directed to a leading industry analyst.
Vendor Showcase
Several brief, pointed overviews of the newest solutions and services
Taking the form of three 10-minute elevator pitches by attending vendors, these sessions provide a concise and pointed overview of the latest solutions and services aligned with attendee needs and preferences." title="Taking the form of three 10-minute elevator pitches by attending vendors, these sessions provide a concise and pointed overview of the latest solutions and services aligned with attendee needs and preferences.
Executive Exchange
Pre-determined, one-on-one interaction revolving around solutions of interest
Executive Exchanges offer one-on-one interaction between executives and vendors. This is an opportunity for both parties to make key business contacts, ask direct questions and get the answers they need. Session content is prearranged and based on mutual interest." title="Executive Exchanges offer one-on-one interaction between executives and vendors. This is an opportunity for both parties to make key business contacts, ask direct questions and get the answers they need. Session content is prearranged and based on mutual interest.
Open Forum Luncheon
Informal discussions on pre-determined topics
Led by a moderator, Open Forum Luncheons offer attendees informal, yet focused discussions on current industry topics and trends over lunch." title="Led by a moderator, Open Forum Luncheons offer attendees informal, yet focused discussions on current industry topics and trends over lunch.
Networking Session
Unique activities at once relaxing, enjoyable and productive
Networking opportunities take various unique forms, merging enjoyable and relaxing activities with an environment conducive to in-depth conversation. These gatherings allow attendees to wind down between sessions and one-on-one meetings, while still furthering discussions and being productive." title="Networking opportunities take various unique forms, merging enjoyable and relaxing activities with an environment conducive to in-depth conversation. These gatherings allow attendees to wind down between sessions and one-on-one meetings, while still furthering discussions and being productive.
Tuesday, March 26, 2019 - CIO Dallas Summit
8:00 am - 8:45 am
Registration & Networking Breakfast
8:45 am - 8:55 am
Welcome Address & Opening Remarks 
Presented by:
Jodi Watkins, Chief Commercial Officer, GTN Technical Staffing & Consulting 
8:55 am - 9:25 am
Keynote Presentation
All Eyes on You
Security breaches are the most intimidating threats for CISOs and security executives. Because of that, upper level management, shareholders and even consumers are focusing now more than ever on the security department. With that, CISOs need to see this as an opportunity to work closely with business stakeholders to incorporate cybersecurity strategy with their organization's business initiatives. This is an ideal opportunity to address skill shortages and increase professional development of the internal security workforce.
Takeaways:
- How the CISO's role has changed
- The latest security threats and how they can positively impact your team
- How to measures your teams shortcomings and areas for improvement
Presented by:
Gregory Wilson, CISO, Pioneer Natural Resources Company
9:35 am - 10:00 am
Executive Exchange
Thought Leadership
The Connected Worker & the Enterprise of Things
The smartphone is the primary communication and computing device for many of today's consumers. This dependency on mobile devices will translate into a majority of enterprise computing outside of traditional PC computing. This will have the greatest impact with on campus (non-officebased) and off campus mobile workers who are becoming increasingly connected by rich real time communications powered by mobile applications running on wearable devices such as smart glasses. The rise of IoT in the enterprise, or the Enterprise of Things, will allow these workers to instantly connect with assets in the field to gain immediate understanding of the situation around them.
This session will explore the impact that these connected workers and endpoints will have on your enterprise and its ability to drive growth. Attendees will also learn security concerns that come with these new tools and how to best address them.
Sponsored by:
BlackBerry
Presented by:
Todd Berger, Senior Director, Technical Solutions, BlackBerry
10:05 am - 10:30 am
Executive Exchange
Think Tank
Digital Transformation of Data and Analytics platforms with Microservices and Containers
"Data Fabric" has been a hot topic within companies who are going through a digital transformation. Next generation software development techniques such as microservices and containers have influenced how enterprises need to modernize their Data and Analytics (D&A) Platforms. Because of the distributed nature of microservices applications, data collection and analysis should be re-structured. During this session, we will discuss how to approach to next generation D&A Platform.
Takeaways:
- Basic explanation of Microservices and Containers
- Learn more about Data Fabric and the role it plays in the D&A ecosystem
- How to structure your D&A platform to take advantage of the next generation techniques with Conceptual Architecture of Data Fabric and how Operational Data Store, Data Lake, Data Warehouse, Data Processing (ETL/ELT) and Analytics (BI/AI/ML) are structured
- Review sample blueprints for some of the components
Presented by:
Tufan Arikan, Head of Enterprise Data & Analytics, Sabre Holdings Corporation
Think Tank
The Future of Autonomous Things
Today, we are seeing more Autonomous Things technology than ever before. As a result, functions formerly performed by humans are being replaced with AI. This technology's automation goes beyond the automation by using AI to deliver innovative behaviors that interact more efficiently and effectively with their surroundings and with their end-users.
Takeaways:
- Cover the latest innovations in autonomous and networked entities for 2019
- Learn how these innovations will shape the different industries and business landscapes
- Discuss the potential compromises to privacy and safety in the future of AI
Presented by:
Rick Nietubicz, Director of Data Governance - Data Privacy, CBRE
10:30 am - 10:40 am
Morning Networking Coffee Break
10:45 am - 11:10 am
Executive Exchange
Thought Leadership
How to Accelerate & Simplify Approvals, & Why It Matters
Approvals today are a complicated and time-consuming experience for managers and executives. Logging into multiple applications, searching through emails, establishing VPN access, and forgetting log-in credentials cause unnecessary frustration and negative financial impacts. Capriza's ApproveSimple consolidates all your approvals into a single, unified worklist delivered to any device, anywhere. Customers reduce approval cycles by an average of 70% and enjoy a consumer-like user experience in the enterprise. Find out how you can boost productivity, accelerate your business, and increase employee satisfaction.
Sponsored by:
Capriza
Presented by:
Kyle Bersch, Regional Sales Manager, Capriza
11:15 am - 11:40 am
Executive Exchange
Think Tank
Case Studies in Digital Transformation: Learnings Along the Journey
We will explore key learnings from various industries and verticals on the good, the bad and the ugly of digital transformation. We will have an opportunity to not only be exposed to successful use cases, but also ask the hard questions behind those successes.
Takeaways:
- One of the best ways to learn is to hear the stories of success (and failure) from companies similar to yours
- Asking questions of HOW the journey unfolded are just as important as the end result
Presented by:
Greg Ericson, CIO, Essilor
Think Tank
Establishing Trust Through Digital Ethics & Privacy
With 2018's major hacks and breaches, people are becoming increasingly concerned about how organizations in both the public and private sector are using their information. More importantly, there is serious alarm as these organizations that are not proactively addressing these concerns.
Takeaways:
- How to learn from others' security mistakes
- Cover the broader topic of digital ethics and the trust of your customers and employees
- What steps your organization can take to establish trust
Presented by:
Michael Britton, CISO, Alliance Data
11:45 am - 12:10 pm
Executive Exchange
Thought Leadership
From the Front Lines: 5 Best Practices for Application Defense in Depth
Everyone knows applications are the lifeblood of the enterprise, but as the threats multiply and come at an ever-faster rate, protecting those applications becomes a massive challenge. Layer in the issues associated with moving applications to the cloud, using open source code, implementing rapid release cycles, and being forced to use legacy apps when the development team is long gone, and it's easy to see that application security can be a thankless, endless job.
Layered security, or defense-in-depth, is an admirable goal. The problem is, how do you achieve it? We've been on the front lines for years, finding what works and what doesn't. In the process we have distilled five best practices that will help enterprises of any size tackle the thorny problem of application security in a dynamic world where change is the only constant.
A combination of defenses at the edge, in the network and inside the applications themselves forms the core of the best practices. Layered on top are two additional practices that make all the difference: full real-time visibility with analytics, to help beleaguered security analysts quickly distinguish real threats from noise and take action based on full context; and a consumption model that allow the enterprise to quickly, easily and cost-effectively move protections to where they will do the most good. The result? Vastly improved application security, effective remediation, and a DevSecOps model that works.
Sponsored by:
Imperva
Greg Wolford, Solutions Architect, Imperva
12:15 pm - 12:40 pm
Executive Exchange
Thought Leadership
Enabling a Business First Network: Moving from Software-Defined to a Self-Driving Wide Area Network
The Silver Peak Unity EdgeConnect SD-WAN platform enables enterprises to shift to a business-first networking model where the network enables the business. Advancements in AI and machine learning enable EdgeConnect to continuously adapt to deliver real-time response and eliminate the impact of network disruptions. EdgeConnect unifies SD-WAN, firewall, segmentation, routing, WAN optimization and application visibility and control in a single platform. EdgeConnect is business-driven so business priorities are reflected in the way the network behaves to deliver the highest quality of experience.
Sponsored by:
Silver Peak Systems
Presented by:
Eddie Curl, Enterprise Account Manager, Silver Peak Systems
12:40 pm - 1:50 pm
Working Lunch & Panel
The Revitalizing Change in the Role of the CIO
A CIO's role, goals and objectives have drastically changed over the years as most CIOs supervise teams and units beyond their IT department. Because of these changes in responsibilities, a CIO's success is measured in greater business metrics. As a result, the role of a CIO has become both more attractive and more demanding.
Takeaways:
- What are the significant changes regarding the role of the CIO?
- How to keep up with the changing requirements
- How to properly measure a CIO's success
Moderated by:
Harish Gally, CTO, SVP of Information Technology, Anixter
Panelists:
Robert Pace, Vice President Information Security and Compliance, First American Payment Systems
Scot Miller, SVP & CISO, Mr. Cooper (Nationstar Mortgage)
Chandra Gundlapalli, Managing Director- Global Data Technology, Charles Schwab
Gregory Wilson, CISO, Pioneer Natural Resources Company
1:55 pm - 2:20 pm
Executive Exchange
Executive Boardroom 
Digital Transformation - From the Basic Steps to Transformational Outcomes
Digital transformation is an important initiative and while most organizations know they need to transform, the how and what can differ dramatically. Foundational steps, like building out a modern application platform may seem miniscule but ignoring this important step is the top reason most digital transformation initiatives stall or fail. With that in mind, Insight can extend to the exciting initiatives from machine learning, AI, IoT and much more. Our team will share experience and expertise in many steps in the digital transformation journey to help you imagine what's possible.
Sponsored by:
Insight Cloud + Data Center Transformation
Presented by:
Kent Christensen, Practice Director - Cloud & Virtualization, Insight Cloud + Data Center Transformation
Executive Boardroom
Scaling Multicloud and Hybrid Cloud Usage without Sacrificing Data Security and Compliance
Analysts claim that 50% of today's public cloud data and workloads will migrate to private clouds in the next two years. But, don't worry about the public cloud behemoths because their average CAGR continues above 20%. However, the result is that cloud data is spreading across multiclouds and increasingly migrating to private clouds that offers the Enterprise more control. This acceleration in lift and shift of workloads creates data security and compliance risks as well as management complexities. In this discussion, we'll share trends and best practices for enabling data portability without compromising security, compliance, and operational efficiencies.
Take Aways:
- Sharing trends seen by analysts and your peers on multicloud adoption and challenges
- Discussion of best practices for leveraging native cloud data security services effectively to maintain compliance and control
- Methodology for efficiently applying data security techniques that allow for secure lift and shift between public and private clouds
Sponsored by:
Thales eSecurity, Inc.
Presented by:
Charles Goldberg, Sr. Director of Product Marketing, Thales eSecurity, Inc.
2:25 pm - 2:50 pm
Executive Exchange
Think Tank
Enhancing Your Edge
Edge computing is computing topology in which the content collection and delivery are placed closer to their endpoints. The goal of edge computing is to keep the traffic and processing local to eliminate delays and reduce traffic. Currently, edge computing is being driven by IoT and requires processing to be close to the end rather than on a centralized cloud server. However, rather than creating brand new architecture, cloud computing and edge computing will evolve into centralized service executing on centralized servers, on-premise servers and on the edge devices themselves.
Takeaways:
- Review your organization's progress within edge computing.
- How to adapt centralized service execution.
- The future of edge computing and its potential capabilities
Presented by:
Sanjay Agrawal, Group Chief Information Officer, Weir Oil & Gas
Think Tank
The Modern Technology Leader is a Business Leader
The role of today's technology leaders has been evolving for over a decade. However, in today's society these change cycles continue to speed up. What is the art of the possible when it comes to your career path, and how can you influence that path amidst the demands you face as business leaders?
Takeaways:
- Today and tomorrow's challenges, risks and expectations
- Embracing disruption and new ways of working
- The power of accountability and straight-talk
- You are a business leader capable of transforming the culture ? embrace it!
Presented by:
Joel Austin, Chief Digital Officer, Oncor
2:55 pm - 3:20 pm
Executive Exchange
Executive Boardroom
No Code/Low Code - The Future of App Development
Balancing between stability and innovation is a never ending challenge for CIO's. The ability to reduce time to value, ongoing support costs and respond to competitive pressures are critical success factors. No Code/Low Code development and integration platforms are powerful tools to help meet these ongoing challenges. We'll discuss the value propositions, look at use cases and present implementation alternatives during the session.
Takeaways
- Understand the value of No Code/Low Code development
- Learn why No Code/Low Code is a viable alternative
- See how this new trend can help you transform your business
Sponsored by:
Infodat
Presented by:
John Bernard, Executive Vice President for Sales and Strategy, Infodat
Executive Boardroom
Digital Identity, PKI, & IoT - Securing the Roots of Trust?
Today's organizations are facing a rapid proliferation of digital identities. The deployment of mobile devices, new wireless infrastructure, smart devices, and digital credentials can strain many out of the box solutions. For those enterprises developing ?smart products?, the challenge of securely manufacturing, updating, and controlling the device lifecycle can be a significant effort. This session will focus on common of the common issues faced, and approaches on how to best meet these challenges.
Sponsored by:
nCipher
Presented by:
David Low, Director, Professional Services- Americas, nCipher
3:20 pm - 3:30 pm
Afternoon Networking Coffee Break
3:35 pm - 4:00 pm
Executive Exchange
Executive Boardroom
How to Avoid Catastrophe
Most information security failures, like most business failures, are foreshadowed by near misses and close calls that could have had far worse consequences. Near misses are often overlooked, but even worse, two cognitive biases "normalization of deviation" and "outcome bias" blind us to the danger of broken processes that appear, on the surface, to be working. Since the Oracle database often holds your organization's most important data, we walk you through the near misses your company's data protection strategy is experiencing now; show you how cost and time pressures lead your IT organization to accept near misses; and provides seven strategies and tools including Oracle ZDLRA to avoid near misses altogether, that cost less and perform better than the catastrophe-prone alternatives.
Sponsored by:
Oracle
Presented by:
Matthew O'Keefe, Vice President and Corporate Technologist, Converged Infrastructure Division, Oracle
4:05 pm - 4:30 pm
Executive Exchange
Think Tank
The Latest in Blockchain
Entire industries are reshaped with the implementation of blockchain due to its promise to enable trust, provide transparency and reduce friction, as well as lowering costs and improving cash flow. Currently, financial institutions, governments and many other institutions have a centralized trust model that adds delays and friction costs to its transactions. Consumers are warmly welcoming blockchain and its ability to provide an alternative trust model and removing the need for central authorities in monitoring transactions.
Takeaways:
- Cover the latest advancements in blockchain implementations
- Reasons why it is significant to at least begin evaluating blockchain even if you're not looking to implement it immediately
- What roadblocks your organization may run into with blockchain implementation
Presented by:
James Clent, CIO, Remington Hotels
Think Tank
Immersive Experiences
Virtual reality (VR), augmented reality (AR) and mixed reality (MR) are changing the way in which people perceive the digital world. This perception change and interaction experience presents unique opportunities for the immersive user experience.
Takeaways:
- Discuss the shift from individual devices that have separated user interface technologies to a multichannel experience
- Discuss how immersive technologies provide benefits such as use, scalability, and new types experiences your organization, customers and employees.
- Learn more about the challenges facing the immersive technologies implications
Presented by:
Cindy Satterfield, Director IT Security Information Protection, Aon
4:35 pm - 5:00 pm
Executive Exchange
Innovation Partner Showcase
A brief, but compelling review of three new innovative technologies supporting digital transformation.
Sponsored by:
Slack
Proofpoint
Quick Base
5:05 pm - 5:30 pm
Executive Exchange
Think Tank
Establishing Trust Through Digital Ethics & Privacy
With 2018's major hacks and breaches, people are becoming increasingly concerned about how organizations in both the public and private sector are using their information. More importantly, there is serious alarm as these organizations that are not proactively addressing these concerns.
Takeaways:
- How to learn from others' security mistakes
- Cover the broader topic of digital ethics and the trust of your customers and employees
- What steps your organization can take to establish trust
Presented by:
Randy Potts, CISO, Real Time Resolutions
Think Tank
AI-Driven Development
Due to market shifts, the need for collaboration between professional data scientists and application developers is no longer necessary. Today, professional developers can operate alone using predefined models to deliver the top, AI-enhanced solutions. These models allow for developers to utilize tools tailored to integrating AI capabilities into your organization's solution.
Takeaways:
- Learn more about how to utilize predefined AI integration models
- Learn how to apply AI to various data sciences, application development and testing functions
- Understand the potential benefit of self-governing programs over large data sets
Presented by:
Chandra Gundlapalli, Managing Director- Global Data Technology, Charles Schwab
5:35 pm - 5:45 pm
What's the Next Stop On the Transformation Journey?
Our Governing Board will summarize the learnings from the day and discuss the path forward for building an ongoing community of CIOs, where common issues can be addressed and success stories can be shared.
Takeaways:
- Building an ongoing community with your peers can be an invaluable resource for tackling the digital transformation projects ahead of you
- Sharing stories of success (and failures) is not reserved to a one-day CIO Summit, but should be shared on a regular basis with your peers
Presented by:
Jodi Watkins, Chief Commercial Officer, GTN Technical Staffing & Consulting
5:45 pm - 7:00 pm