We are thrilled to announce that our Metis Strategy Summit will take place live in New York City. On Oct. 29 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., we’ll hear from technology leaders, investors and entrepreneurs about the trends shaping the business and technology landscape today, from the rapid rise of generative artificial intelligence to the macroeconomic and geopolitical shifts impacting global organizations. Other topics include:
Please note, this is an invite-only event for C-level technology leaders. If you are interested in attending, click here to request an invitation. Stay tuned for a venue announcement and agenda updates coming soon. We look forward to seeing you in New York!
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Click here for highlights from our most recent Digital Symposium, and stay tuned to our YouTube channel for videos of our panel discussions.)
8:30 a.m. – 9:00 a.m.Registrant Check-in
Arrive early to check in and collect your event materials. This time allows you to settle in, familiarize yourself with the venue, and start connecting with other attendees before the day’s sessions kick off.
Additional arrival information will be distributed to ensure a smooth start to your day.
9:00 a.m. – 9:15 a.m.Welcome and Opening Remarks
Peter High, President of Metis Strategy, kicks off the event with a brief introduction of the day’s sessions and the Metis Strategy team.
9:15 a.m. – 9:45 a.m.AI-Driven Customer Experience
This discussion will explore how organizations are using AI to deliver more personalized and dynamic experiences for customers and employees, and how the digital customer experience is evolving in the era of generative AI agents and more powerful models
9:45 a.m. – 10:15 a.m.Project-to-Product’s Next Frontier
The ongoing shift to product-oriented operating models has begun to erode the traditional silos between business and IT and presented technology leaders with new opportunities and challenges. This panel will examine the future of the product model as companies become increasingly experience-centric and AI becomes a bigger part of the equation.
10:15 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.Entrepreneur Spotlight: Augment CEO Scott DietzenThe rise of generative AI sparked a wave of coding assistants promising new paradigms for software development and greater productivity. In this panel, Augment CEO Scott Dietzen will share insights on the current state of the industry and where coding assistants are headed next.
10:30 a.m. – 10:50 a.m.Coffee and Networking Break
Take a moment to grab a coffee and meet fellow attendees. This break offers a great chance to start conversations, share perspectives, and establish connections that will enrich the discussions throughout the day. Use this time to engage with industry leaders and peers before diving into the sessions.
10:50 a.m. – 11:20 a.m.To Innovate at Scale, You Have to Modernize. How Companies Balance Both.
To take advantage of the latest technologies, organizations need a modern tech stack. At the same time, they need to ensure necessary legacy systems don’t become a drag on progress. In this session, panelists will share how they are driving ambitious modernization roadmaps and creating the mindset for change.
11:20 a.m. – 11:50 a.m.Advancing Data Strategy and Measuring AI’s ValueAs AI experiments have flourished, technology leaders are now focused on another acronym: ROI. Panelists will share how they are measuring AI’s business value, identifying initiatives that will drive the greatest impact inside their organizations, and ensuring a strong data strategy to guide it all.
11:50 a.m. – 12:05 p.m.Fireside Chat: The Path from CIO to CEO Mike Clifton joined Alorica as CIO in 2021. This spring, he was named Co-CEO. The former technology and operations leader at Cognizant, Federal Home Loan Bank of Boston, and the Hanover Insurance Group, among others, will share lessons learned throughout his journey and offer tips for CIOs seeking to expand their purviews. He is joined by fellow Co-CEO Max Schwendner.
12:05 p.m. – 1:05 p.m. Lunch and Networking Break
Recharge and refuel while continuing the conversation with colleagues and new connections. Whether deepening discussions from the morning sessions or exploring fresh ideas, this lunch break offers the perfect setting for meaningful exchanges in a more relaxed environment.
1:05 p.m. – 1:35 p.m.Next-Gen Talent Operating ModelsIn today’s talent landscape, a mindset of continuous learning is key to success. This session will explore how companies are upskilling their teams for the future while navigating a world of work in which tech and business teams are more intertwined than ever.
1:35 p.m. – 2:05 p.m. Responsible AI: Value Proposition and Opportunities Operationalizing AI is widely believed to be a compelling and potentially game-changing value proposition but one that comes with a myriad of unique and dynamic risks. Organizations are therefore aiming to practice “responsible AI”, the development, deployment, and use of AI capabilities in a transparent, accountable, legal, and ethical manner. Panelists share their insights and approaches for developing and deploying AI responsibly for the benefit of their respective organizations and their many stakeholders.
2:05 p.m. – 2:20 p.m.Unlocking ROI: Cloud Strategies for the Next AI Wave
This session will explore the symbiotic relationship between cloud and AI, the modernization decisions CIOs can make now to prepare their companies for the next AI wave, and the workload considerations needed to ensure newfound AI efforts deliver ROI.
2:20 p.m. – 2:50 p.m.The Expanding Innovation Ecosystem
Technology leaders today understand that new ways of thinking don’t come only from inside an organization’s four walls. These leaders will share how they are leveraging external partners, peer networks, and new innovation frameworks access to new technologies becomes ever more democratized,
2:50 p.m. – 3:05 p.m.Fireside Chat: Tanium CEO Dan StreetmanAs hackers get more sophisticated and new tools proliferate, today’s cybersecurity landscape is more complex than ever. In this discussion, Tanium CEO Dan Streetman shares how technology leaders can manage through that complexity and protect their organizations from the next wave of threats.
3:05 p.m. – 3:35 p.m.The Changing Role of the Technology Leader: Executive Recruiter Perspectives
The role of today’s digital and technology leaders seems to be changing as quickly as the technology they oversee. In this panel, executive recruiters share perspectives on how the title and purview of the modern technology executive is evolving as advances in AI and other innovations reshape organizations around the world.
3:35 p.m. – 3:50 p.m. Fireside Chat: Remaining Nimble and Resilient in a Constantly Changing World With the US Presidential election just days away and the global economic outlook in flux, companies across the globe are preparing for a variety of scenarios that could impact their strategies going forward. In this fireside chat, the Co-Head of the Goldman Sachs Institute will discuss how technology leaders can put their organizations in a position of readiness and resilience as they prepare for the opportunities and challenges ahead.
3:50 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.Closing Remarks
Peter High, President of Metis Strategy, will reflect on the day’s key takeaways and the insights shared both onstage and off. As the event draws to a close, Peter will set the stage for future discussions on innovation, technology leadership, and transformation.
4:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.Reception
Enjoy light refreshments and continue the conversation in a more casual setting. The reception provides a final chance to network, solidify new relationships, and unwind with peers after a full day of learning.
(Click here for highlights from our most recent Digital Symposium, and check out our YouTube channel for videos of the panel discussions.)
Following a year defined by the rise of generative AI, join us virtually on February 27 for our first Digital Symposium of 2024 where global technology influencers and business leaders share progress on their AI journeys, the challenges and opportunities of adopting AI, and the future ahead for digital experiences.
C-level technology leaders, to reserve your spot and stay tuned for agenda updates. We look forward to seeing you!
(Click here for highlights from our most recent Digital Symposium, and stay tuned to our YouTube channel for videos of our panel discussions.)
12:00 – 12:10 p.m.
Welcome and Introductions
Welcome and introduction to the Metis Strategy team.
Peter High, President, Metis Strategy
12:10 – 12:35 p.m.
Technology, Digital, and Operations Leaders as Drivers of Speed
Jen Felch, Chief Digital Officer & Chief Information Officer, Dell
Mojgan Lefebvre, EVP, Chief Technology & Operations Officer, The Travelers Company
Moderated by Peter High, President, Metis Strategy
12:35 – 1:00 p.m.
Advancing Digital Capabilities in Non-Digital-Native Organizations
Srini Krishnamurthy, Chief Strategy & Information Officer, FM Global
John Russell, Chief Information Officer, Northrop Grumman
Moderated by Alex Kraus, Partner & East Coast Office Lead, Metis Strategy
1:00 – 1:15 p.m.
Entrepreneur Spotlight: Codeium
Varun Mohan, CEO & Co-Founder, Codeium
1:15 – 1:40 p.m.
Optimizing Workforce Composition for Digital Maturity
Neelu Sethi, Global Chief Information Officer, Brinks Inc.
Barry Perkins, Chief Operating Officer, Zurich North America
Moderated by Michael Bertha, Partner & Central Office Lead, Metis Strategy
1:40 – 2:10 p.m.
Building Resilience Through Technology
Diego Silva, Chief Information Officer, Gates Corp.
Shobie Ramakrishnan, Chief Digital & Technology Officer, GSK
Moderated by Chris Davis, Partner & West Coast Office Lead, Metis Strategy
2:10 – 2:35 p.m.
Digital as an Enabler of Scale
JP Saini, Chief Digital & Technology Officer, Sunbelt Rentals
Jonny LeRoy, Chief Technology Officer, Grainger
Moderated by Steven Norton; Co-Head Executive Networks, Research, and Media; Metis Strategy
2:35 – 2:45 p.m.
Closing Remarks and Adjourn
Click here for highlights from our December Digital Symposium, or watch the panels on our YouTube channel. We look forward to seeing you!
Our final Digital Symposium of the year is rapidly approaching. Join us virtually on December 13 as global technology leaders discuss the changing AI landscape, enabling data strategy at scale, the future of customer and employee experience, and what’s ahead for 2024.
Transforming Organizations for a Data-Driven Future
Vish Narendra, Chief Information Officer & SVP, Graphic Packaging
Filippo Catalano, Chief Information & Digitisation Officer, Reckitt
12:35 – 12:50 p.m.
The Future of Secure, Responsible AI with NIST’s Martin Stanley
Martin Stanley, Strategic Technology Branch Chief, Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency
12:50 – 1:15 p.m.
Optimizing the Digital Employee Experience
Munir Hafez, Chief Information Officer & SVP, TransUnion
Muru Murugappan, Chief Information Officer, BNSF Railways
1:15 – 1:30 p.m.
Entrepreneur Spotlight: Pankaj Patel, Co-Founder of Nile Security
Pankaj Patel, CEO & Co-Founder, Nile Secure
1:30 – 1:55 p.m.
Driving the Enterprise AI Mindset
Vishal Gupta, Chief Information & Technology Officer, Lexmark
Sumedh Mehta, Chief Information Officer, Putnam Investments
1:55 – 2:10 p.m.
Entrepreneur Spotlight: Gustavo Sapoznik, Founder of ASAPP
Gustavo Sapoznik, CEO & Founder, ASAPP
2:10 – 2:40 p.m.
Scaling Your AI Operating Model
Yasir Anwar, Chief Technology Officer & Chief Digital Officer, Williams-Sonoma
Cisco Sanchez, SVP & Chief Information Officer, Qualcomm
2:40 – 2:45 p.m.
Click here for highlights from our September Digital Symposium, or watch the panels on our YouTube channel. We look forward to seeing you!
Our next Digital Symposium is just around the corner. Join us on September 20 as technology executives and business leaders from across industries share insights on high-priority topics including data as an enterprise change agent, developing and scaling AI-led products, new approaches to talent development, and the future of customer experience, among other topics.
12:10 – 12:40 p.m.
Strategic Automation Across the Enterprise
Amy Brady, Chief Information Officer, KeyBank
Ryan Kean, Chief Information Officer, Total Quality Logistics
12:40 – 1:10 p.m.
Developing and Scaling AI-Led Products and Services
Dak Liyanearachchi, Chief Data and Technology Officer, NRG Energy
Salumeh Companieh, Chief Digital and Information Officer, Cushman & Wakefield
1:10 – 1:25 p.m.
Entrepreneur Spotlight: Domino Data Lab
Nick Elprin, CEO & Co-Founder, Domino Data Lab
1:25 – 1:55 p.m.
The Future of the Digital Customer Experience
Fahim Siddiqui, Chief Information Officer, The Home Depot
Kristie Grinnell, Chief Information Officer, DXC Technology
1:55 – 2:25 p.m.
Data and AI Strategy as an Enterprise Change Agent
Rajan Kumar, Chief Information Officer, Intuit
Sesh Tirumala, Chief Information Officer, Western Digital
2:25 – 2:55 p.m.
Talent Strategy in the Age of AI
Lakshman Nathan, Chief Information Officer, Paramount
Shubham Mehrish, Global Vice President, Mars
2:55 – 3:00 p.m.
Click here for highlights from our May Digital Symposium, or watch the panels on our YouTube channel. We look forward to seeing you!
Our next Digital Symposium is just around the corner. Join us on May 11 as technology executives and business leaders from across industries share insights into how their companies are approaching high-priority topics including artificial intelligence, sustainability, and talent retention, among other topics.
CIOs and other technology leaders, to reserve your spot today and stay tuned for agenda updates. We look forward to seeing you!
Applying a Product Mindset to Advance Digital and Technology Capabilities
Rajan Mohan, Chief Digital Officer, Ascension
Eben Hewitt, Chief Information Officer, Hyatt Hotels Corporation
Placing Smart Bets and Scaling Innovation
Jared Cohen, Co-Head, Office of Applied Innovation & President of Global Affairs; Goldman Sachs
George Lee, Co-Head, Office of Applied Innovation, Goldman Sachs
1:10 – 1:40 p.m.
Design Thinking in Ecosystem Business Models
Michael Newcity, Chief Innovation Officer, ArcBest; President, ArcBest Technologies
Rob Krugman, Chief Digital Officer, Broadridge Financial Solutions
Driving Practical Progress on Your AI Journey
Ramesh Babu, Chief Information Officer, Digi-Key Electronics
Allen Smith, Chief Information Officer, Baker Tilly
Sustaining a High-Performance Culture in Times of Change
Kathy Kay, Chief Information Officer, Principal Financial Group
Josh McLean, Chief Information Officer, World Fuel Services
2:40 – 3:00 p.m.
Click here for highlights from our February Digital Symposium, or watch the panels on our YouTube channel. We look forward to seeing you!
Our next Digital Symposium is just around the corner. Join us on February 16 as technology executives and other industry leaders discuss how AI is transforming their companies, the role of technology in driving sustainability initiatives, and how to build a culture of innovation in trying times.
CIOs and other technology leaders, register here to reserve your spot today and stay tuned for agenda updates. We look forward to seeing you!
12:30 p.m.
12:40 – 1:05 p.m.
Establishing a Data Strategy in Complex Organizations
Krzysztof Soltan, Chief Information Officer, Vulcan Materials Company
Anupam Khare, Chief Information Officer, Oshkosh Corporation
1:05 p.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Talent’s Strategic Role in Making Transformations Stick
Sastry Durvasula, Chief Information and Client Services Officer, TIAA
Ramon Richards, Chief Information Officer, Fannie Mae
From CIO to COO: Tech Leaders’ Expanding Operational Purview
Rob Lux, Chief Operating Officer & Fmr. Co-CEO, Cenlar
Mark Wassersug, Chief Infromation Officer & Fmr. COO, Intercontinental Exchange Inc.
1:55 – 2:20 p.m.
Becoming an AI Company
Katia Walsh, Chief Global Strategy & Artificial Intelligence Officer, Levi Strauss & Co.
George Brady, Chief Information Officer, loanDepot
2:20 – 2:45 p.m.
Cultivating an Enterprise Mindset
Michelle Greene, Chief Information Officer, Cardinal Health
Marco Argenti, Chief Information Officer, Goldman Sachs
2:45 p.m.
Closing remarks and adjourn
Our next Digital Symposium is just around the corner. Join us on December 13 as industry leaders and technology executives share how they are leading their teams through uncertain times and discuss the trends shaping the year ahead.
CIOs and other technology leaders, register here to reserve your spot today, and stay tuned here for agenda updates. We look forward to seeing you!
12:00 – 12:05 p.m.
12:05 – 12:30 p.m.
Establishing the Foundation for a Modern Enterprise
Boris Shulkin, Chief Digital & Information Officer, Magna International
Michael Rodgers, Chief Technology Officer, Pilot Company
12:30 – 12:55 p.m.
Mastering the Human Side of Digital Transformation
Rob Mills, Chief Technology, Digital Commerce, and Strategy Officer, Tractor Supply Co.
Jennifer Hartsock, Chief Information & Digital Officer, Cargill
Moderated by Michael Bertha, Vice President & Central Office Lead, Metis Strategy
12:55 – 1:20 p.m.
Crafting Connected Digital Experiences for Customers and Employees
Atish Banerjea, Chief Information Officer, Meta
Gail Evans; Chief Digital & Technology Officer; Disney Parks, Experiences, and Products
1:20 – 1:35 p.m.
Leading Transformation: A Conversation with Chief Transformation Officer Kelly Kent
Kelly Kent, Chief Transformation Officer, ServiceNow
1:35 – 1:50 p.m.
CIO to CEO: Fireside Chat with Mario Harik
Mario Harik, CEO, XPO
1:50 – 2:05 p.m.
Entrepreneur Spotlight: Taso Du Val, Toptal
Taso Du Val, Co-Founder & CEO, Toptal
2:05 – 2:30 p.m.
Optimizing Value Delivery through Digital and Technology Capabilities
Anita Klopfenstein, Chief Information Officer, Little Caesars
Kirk Ball, Chief Information Officer, Giant Eagle
2:30 – 2:40 p.m.
Click here for highlights from our last Digital Symposium, or view the panel discussions on YouTube. We look forward to seeing you!
Our next Digital Symposium is just around the corner. Join us on September 8 as industry leaders and technology executives share their perspectives on fostering innovative cultures, innovating during dynamic times, and creating new digital pathways to reach customers, among other topics.
CIOs and other technology leaders, register here to reserve your spot today. We look forward to seeing you!
12:10 – 12:25 p.m.
Fireside Chat: Gabe Dalporto, Chief Executive Officer, Udacity
Gabe Dalporto, Chief Executive Officer, Udacity
12:25 – 12:50 p.m.
Data & Analytics as a Source of Resilience and Growth
Vinod Bidarkoppa; SVP, Walmart; Chief Technology Officer, Sam’s Club
Susan Doniz, Chief Information Officer and SVP of IT & Data Analytics, Boeing
12:50 – 1:05 p.m.
Entrepreneur Spotlight: Orion Hindawi, Co-Founder & CEO, Tanium
Orion Hindawi, Co-Founder & CEO, Tanium
1:05 – 1:20 p.m.
Fireside Chat: Chandra Dhandapani; Chief Executive Officer, Global Workplace Solutions; CBRE
Chandra Dhandapani; Chief Executive Officer, Global Workplace Solutions; CBRE
Fireside Chat: Kevin Stine, National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST)
Kevin Stine, Chief of the Applied Cybersecurity Division, NIST’s Information Technology Laboratory (ITL)
1:35 – 2:00 p.m.
Transforming a Global IT Operating Model
Ash Banerjee, Global Chief Information Officer, Dentons
Anil Bhatt, Global Chief Information Officer, Elevance Health
2:00 – 2:25 p.m.
Creating Innovative Sustainable Business Models
Frank Cassulo, Chief Digital Officer, Chevron
Bhavani Amirthalingam, Chief Digital Information Officer, Ameren
2:25 – 2:50 p.m.
Driving Strategic IT Modernization Efforts
Marykay Wells, Chief Information Officer, Pearson
Carman Wenkoff, Chief Information Officer, Dollar General
2:50 – 3:00 p.m.
Our next Digital Symposium is just around the corner. Join us on May 19 as industry leaders and technology executives share their perspectives on fostering innovative cultures, scaling transformation initiatives, and navigating geopolitical uncertainty, among other topics.
11:00 – 11:10 a.m.
11:10-11:30 a.m.
Conversation with former President of Mexico Vicente Fox
Pres. Vicente Fox, fmr. President, Mexico
11:30-11:50 a.m.
Building Talent for Digital Operating Models
Mamatha Chamarthi, Head of Software Business and Product Management P&L, Stellantis
Vipin Gupta, Chief Innovation and Digital Officer, Toyota Financial Services
11:50 a.m. – 12:05 p.m.
Entrepreneur Spotlight: Adyen
Pieter van der Does, CEO, Adyen
Kamran Zaki, COO, Adyen
12:05 – 12:20 p.m.
Fireside Chat: Thomas Kurian, Google Cloud
Thomas Kurian, CEO, Google Cloud
12:20 – 12:40 p.m.
The Journey from CIO to COO
Chris Drumgoole, EVP & Chief Operating Officer, DXC Technology
Jeff Smith, EVP & Chief Operating Officer, World Fuel Services
Moderated by Alex Kraus, Vice President & East Coast Lead, Metis Strategy
12:40 – 1:00 p.m.
Technology-led Business Model Innovation
Ather Williams III; EVP, Head of Strategy, Digital, and Innovation; Wells Fargo
Prakash Kota, Chief Information Officer, Autodesk
Moderated by Chris Davis, Vice President & West Coast Office Lead, Metis Strategy
1:00 – 1:20 p.m.
Innovation Ecosystems as a Source of Growth
Ryan Snyder, SVP & Chief Information Officer, Thermo Fisher
Teddy Bekele, SVP & Chief Technology Officer, Land O’Lakes
1:20 – 1:30 p.m.
Our first Digital Symposium of the year is just around the corner. Join us on February 24 as technology leaders share their perspectives on scaling data and analytics initiatives, creating cultures of continuous learning, and the state of digital strategy in 2022, among other topics.
(Click here for highlights from our last Digital Symposium, and stay tuned to our YouTube channel for videos of our panel discussions.)
Noon
Fireside Chat: Bill Pappas, MetLife
Bill Pappas, EVP & Head of Technology and Operations, MetLife
Panel: Creating a World-Class Digital Customer Experience
Charu Jain, SVP Merchandising & Innovation, Alaska Airlines
Sanjib Sahoo, EVP and Chief Digital Officer, Ingram Micro
Moderated by Chris Davis, Vice President and West Coast Office Lead, Metis Strategy
12:40 – 12:55 p.m.
Entrepreneur Spotlight: Rakesh Loonkar, Transmit Security
Rakesh Loonkar, President & Co-Founder, Transmit Security
12:55 – 1:15 p.m.
Panel: How Talent and Culture Enable High Performance and Enterprise Agility
Raghu Sagi, Chief Information Officer, Inspire Brands
Onyeka Nchege, SVP and Chief Information Officer, Novant Health
Entrepreneur Spotlight: Sunny Gupta, Apptio
Sunny Gupta, CEO & Co-Founder, Apptio
1:30 – 1:50 p.m.
Panel: Building Resilient Digital Supply Chains
Gurmeet Singh, EVP, CTO and CIO, Big Lots Stores
Gary Desai, Chief Information Officer, Discount Tire
Moderated by Michael Bertha, Vice President and Central Office Lead, Metis Strategy
1:50 – 2:10 p.m.
Panel: How Data and Digital Capabilities are Shaping the Future of Work
Vince Campisi, SVP Enterprise Services and Chief Digital Officer, Raytheon Technologies
Edward Wagoner, Chief Information Officer, JLL
Moderated by Steven Norton, Co-Head Executive Networks, Research, and Media, Metis Strategy
Click here for highlights from our last Digital Symposium, or view the panel discussions on YouTube.
