Hotel Nia | Menlo Park, CA | May 13, 2025
We are thrilled to announce that our next Metis Strategy Summit will take place live at the Hotel Nia in Menlo Park, CA. On May 13 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. PT, 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 that this is a private, invite-only event for C-level technology leaders and their peers. Metis Strategy reserves the right to refuse admission at its discretion.
Peter High, President of Metis Strategy, kicks off the event with a brief introduction of the day’s sessions and the Metis Strategy team.
Peter High President, Metis Strategy
A conversation on how organizations can effectively align AI initiatives with business goals while navigating the growing need for governance and responsible AI.
Ryan Snyder Chief Information Officer, Thermo Fisher Scientific
Ramkumar Rayapureddy Chief Information Officer, Viatris
Allen Fazio Chief Information Officer, Houlihan Lokey
Moderated by Alex Kraus Partner & East Coast Lead, Metis Strategy
As AI reshapes business models, leaders discuss how they are evolving their product and operating models to drive innovation and scale.
Ampily Vijay Chief Digital & Technology Officer, CBRE IM
Talal Butt Chief Information Officer, Generac
Chris Nardecchia Chief Information & Digital Officer, Rockwell Automation
Moderated by Michael Bertha Partner & Central Office Lead, Metis Strategy
A behind-the-scenes look at how WndrCo is investing in the future of media, tech, and AI—and what innovation means in today’s startup and enterprise landscape.
Jeffrey Katzenberg Founding Partner, WndrCo | Former CEO, DreamWorks Animation | Former Chairman, Walt Disney Studios
Justin Wexler General Partner, WndrCo
Moderated by Peter High President, Metis Strategy
As AI changes the nature of work, this panel explores how organizations are reskilling, recruiting, and rethinking talent strategies for the future.
Kristie Grinnell Chief Information Officer, TD Synnex
Sesh Tirumala Chief Information Officer, Western Digital
Madhu Ramamurthy Chief Information Officer, Zurich North America
Moderated by Özlem Ulusoy West Coast Manager, Metis Strategy
An in-depth look at Windsurf’s AI coding assistant, the future of developer productivity, and how generative tools are transforming software creation.
Varun Mohan Co-Founder & Chief Executive Officer, Windsurf
Hear lessons from transformation leaders on cultivating agility, enhancing customer and employee experiences, and steering through disruption.
Neal Sample Chief Information Officer, Walgreens Boots Alliance
Darlene Taylor Chief Information Officer, Superior Industries
Richard Donaldson Chief Information Officer, Duke Energy
Moderated by Andrew Krusell Vice President, Metis Strategy
Dive into how leaders are deploying generative AI and intelligent agents to spark innovation, unlock productivity, and reimagine business processes.
Jaime Montemayor Chief Digital & Technology Officer, General Mills
Shri Santhanam EVP & GM of Software, Platforms & AI, Experian
Motti Finkelstein Chief Information Officer, Intel
Moderated by Steven Norton Co-Head of Research, Media, and Executive Networks, Metis Strategy
This panel explores how companies are translating AI ambition into tangible results—from infrastructure to use cases to bottom-line outcomes.
Hasmukh Ranjan Chief Information Officer, AMD
Jim Siders Chief Information Officer, Palantir
Dham Pathervellai Chief Technology Officer, Ingram Micro
Moderated by Chris Davis Partner & West Coast Lead, Metis Strategy
From optimizing cloud costs to scaling governance across hybrid environments, this session will explore how modern platforms can unlock agility, resilience, and smarter data security.
Ravi Raghu President, Capital One Software
Recruiters and talent experts discuss the evolving profile of digital and AI-era leadership, from CIOs to Chief Transformation Officers
Joon Yoon Global Co-Head of the Tech Officers Practice, Egon Zehnder
Tony Leng Managing Partner, H.I. Executive Consulting
Eric Sigurdson Head of the CIO Practice, Russell Reynolds
With volatility as the new norm, this panel explores how tech leaders are building resilient organizations while maintaining trust in AI and digital systems.
Cindy Hoots Chief Information Officer, AstraZeneca
Rahul Jalali Chief Information Officer, Union Pacific
Ather Williams III Head of Strategy, Digital, Innovation, & Enterprise Payments, Wells Fargo
A conversation with Jay Vijayan on transforming the automotive industry through his work as CIO at Tesla and now as Founder & CEO of Tekion, where he’s reimagining the dealer-to-consumer experience with cutting-edge cloud and AI technology.
Jay Vijayan Founder & CEO, Tekion | Former CIO, Tesla
Peter High, President of Metis Strategy, will reflect on the day’s key takeaways and transition into a closing networking reception where attendees can enjoy light refreshments, connect with peers, and unwind in a more casual environment.
