Where
San Francisco
Event Description
Annual CIO Summit at the Ritz Carlton, Half Moon Bay
The CIO was first introduced to lead the Data Processing and Information Systems departments of the past. Today, the job is a much different role. The skillset and responsibilities are worlds apart from what they were a decade or two ago. And the role continues to adapt to the changing face of the modern business enterprise.
Discussing key topics such as the Cloud, Digital Transformation, Data & Analytics and the use of AI and IoT, the CIO Summit gives you the opportunity to meet leading decision-makers under one roof at one time, to be part of the discussions that are shaping the future of security and to network and develop contacts that will strengthen your business.
The program is driven by our senior-level Advisory Board including representatives from TNT, Henley Business School, Fox Networks Group, US Department of Defense and Wyndham Group.
The CIO Summit brings together leaders from across the public, large enterprises & mid-market sectors to provide you with a strategic and practical toolkit to help drive transformation including:
- A full day of leading CIO’s discussing the latest industry trends
- Workshops, panel discussions & round table sessions led by visionaries within technology
- First-hand case studies on the challenges facing IT
- Fantastic networking opportunities with peers throughout the day
- Over 50 Senior Level IT Directors
- Keynotes, Interactive Round-tables, and Lively Panel Discussions
- Industry-leading topics around IoT, AI, Cloud, etc.
- Dedicated space and time for peer-to-peer networking with fellow industry leaders
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Event Schedule
7:45 AM
Registration Opens / Breakfast
8:25 AM
Opening Remarks & Keynote
Decoding Security: Best Practices in SecDevOps
The recent flight disruptions in Europe highlight the gravity of third party risk. How have software companies evolved their people, processes, and tools toward a focus on security? Join Dr. Joye Purser in a lively discussion that includes strategies. Organizations across the globe are employing to reduce this risk.
9:00 AM
Panel Discussion
The Autonomous Enterprise: Unlocking AI’s full potential
In the rapidly changing AI landscape, CIOs must adapt their strategies to harness AI benefits and stay ahead of their competition. AI, Generative AI and now Agentic Process Automation are already reshaping business, across all departments (not just IT) – and all CIOs should be planning for them. Join top CIOs and Kapil Vyas from Automation Anywhere for this exciting discussion. We will explore how combining these tools will reduce costs, increase employee productivity, and enhance customer experiences - all while driving business growth like never before.
9:50 AM
Keynote
AI Colleagues: How to Accelerate the Agentic AI Journey
CEOs are increasingly looking to their IT leaders to roll out autonomous AI agents quickly and at scale—driving efficiency, creativity, and productivity. To meet these expectations, “AI colleagues” must be proactive and goal-oriented, not just task-oriented.
10:20 AM
Keynote
AI – Driven SecOps: Revolutionizing Cybersecurity Operations
We’ll explore the transformative impact of Artificial Intelligence (AI) on Security Operations (SecOps). As cyber threats become more sophisticated and dynamic, traditional security models struggle to keep up. AI-driven SecOps leverages machine learning, automation, and advanced analytics to enhance threat detection, incident response, and overall security posture.
10:50 AM
Mingle Break
11:15 AM
Panel Discussion
Beyond Hype: Operationalizing AI Across the Enterprise
Explore how CIOs are turning AI strategy into reality, with real-world examples, governance best practices, and scaling responsibly.
12:05 PM
Lunch
1:15 PM
Keynote
Less is More: How Data Platform Simplification Accelerates AI Innovation
As CIOs navigate unprecedented digital transformation pressures, traditional databases, data duplication and silos are becoming the bottleneck to innovation. This keynote explores how to choose critical infrastructure when building AI-native applications and adapting to constant business change.
We'll examine how MongoDB's flexible document model eliminates the schema rigidity that slows AI development, while its integrated vector and search capabilities enable real-time AI applications without complex data pipelines. We’ll explore the capabilities of models available through Voyage.ai (acquisition) along with Stream Processing. Finally, We’ll also explore recent innovations in modernization of heritage applications and the need for persistent memory across your AI Agents.
CIOs will leave with a clear roadmap for modernizing their data infrastructure to support both current operations and future AI initiatives.
Key Takeaways:
- Strategic framework for evaluating database technology in the AI era
- Practical implementation approaches for flexible, AI-ready data architecture
- Risk mitigation strategies using multi-cloud database deployments
- ROI models demonstrating MongoDB's business impact for enterprise organizations
1:45 PM
Panel Discussion
Bridging the Divide: How CIOs Can Use AI + Technology to Align Productivity and Engagement
Today’s CIOs face a paradox: business leaders demand more productivity and efficiency, while employees expect purpose, connection, and clarity; however, productivity and engagement are often treated as competing priorities—managed in silos with fragmented systems, over-engineered workflows, and misaligned digital tools.
2:35 PM
Keynote
The AI-Powered Enterprise: Navigating the Future with the Workday Platform
The role of the CIO is evolving, and the modern enterprise is being reshaped by AI. But what does this really mean for your organization? How do you move beyond the hype to harness the power of AI to drive tangible business outcomes?
3:05 PM
Mingle Break
3:30 PM
Round Tables
1. Comcast Business: Threat Ready: What 34.6 Billion Cyber Events Reveal About 2025—and How CISOs Are Responding
2. Dynatrace: AI is changing the game. But how do you ensure it delivers real, measurable value?
3. MindsDB: From Data Silos to Intelligent Enterprise Analytics: Breaking the Integration Paralysis
4. Pure Storage: The Value of an Enterprise Data Cloud
5. Zafran Security: Beyond the Noise: The Challenge of Balancing Innovation and Security
6. Zendesk: The Future of Service: Harnessing AI to Deliver Measurable Business Value
7. Adaptive Security: Strengthening the Human Firewall: Empowering Teams in the Age of AI
8. NinjaOne: Smarter, Safer, Faster: Advancing Autonomous Patch Management for Endpoint Security
4:30 PM
Closing Remarks
4:40 PM - 6:00 PM
Networking Cocktail Hour
Words from our attendees
Join top decision makers from the leading Organizations in the Country
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