Atlanta CIO Community
Virtual Executive Summit

As the ongoing rush to the cloud continues, many organizations falter because they equate “movement” with “strategy.” Getting the most out of your cloud journey requires clear communication of terms and expectations, alignment with other business processes and functions, and partnerships among multiple internal and external stakeholders.

This session puts strategy in the crosshairs and discusses:

• Expanding cloud strategy beyond IT and creating cross-functional, business-wide alignment
• Establishing policies and guardrails to streamline best practices and eliminate ambiguity on your cloud approach across your organization
• Building adaptability into your strategy so it can be adjusted as needed to address shifting business needs at any step in the journey

As CIOs modernize their technology ecosystems, those reliant on on-prem ERP technology face several key challenges. These ERP systems may lead to gaps in capabilities or limit necessary customization. However you tackle these challenges - ERP upgrades, select cloud-based applications, or a wholesale migration to the cloud - you need to have a strong strategy for maximizing your ecosystem today with an eye toward greater value tomorrow. 

Join this boardroom to discuss:

• The unique challenges of on-prem ERP systems and what you're doing to solve them
• Optimizing your current environment while building a plan to evolve it
• Navigating cultural and organizational changes on your journey

Leading your organization into the future requires the right technology stack, the right talent and the best data to make decisions. But to get to those outcomes, CIOs must modernize a complex ecosystem of legacy technology, identify capability gaps and overcome funding challenges. There’s no perfect solution, but businesses that win get the most out of their existing tech, talent resources and investments.

In this conversation, CIOs will discuss:

• Striking the optimal balance between legacy systems and smart investments
• Building the right capabilities and effectively utilizing internal talent around data and innovation
• Gaining visibility into the true drivers of value across the business

Don't miss this opportunity to meet with CIO practitioners and industry thought leaders who shared their insights on the agenda. Come with questions and get ready to meet new friends in this casual session designed to foster peer connections and collaboration in the Atlanta community. 

You’ve done all leg work of building a robust cloud strategy – business alignment, clear expectations, and the right partners. But taking the step from strategy to execution can bring your efforts to their knees. From decisions on control and configuration to data access and adoption, reaping the rewards of the cloud requires a systematic, comprehensive approach.

In this session, CIOs will discuss:

• The most successful approaches to driving rapid cloud adoption across the enterprise
• Collaboration across the C-suite on data ownership, cloud controls and cloud security
• Ongoing metrics to track the success of your implementation strategy

Rapid changes in consumer behavior and the turbulence of 2020 have placed strains across the global supply chain. These disruptions have also accelerated the need for a robust technology strategy designed to capture insight, reduce cost through efficiencies, and even leverage AI. This session explores the tools and partnerships necessary to navigate uncertainty and create tomorrow’s durable supply chain.

Come ready to discuss:

• Utilizing technology across the supply chain to generate real-time analysis of gaps and stresses
• Opportunities for automation to increase efficiency, balance inventory, and reduce errors in fulfillment and procurement
• Strategies for implementing new and emerging tools like AI and ML with minimal friction and at scale

Studies show that 74% of CEOs believe cloud computing will be the most helpful technology to deliver results over the next 2-3 years. How can businesses digitally transform with cloud, while ensuring they have a secure environment where customers’ data is not compromised?
Join us for an interactive boardroom that explores how businesses can:

• Make the transition to cloud rapidly while keeping experiences frictionless for consumers
• Build secure and open hybrid cloud architecture and distributed cloud environments
• Explore strategic cloud options and execute on them seamlessly

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 Faced with demands for modernization, cost optimization and digital business transformation, CIOs are looking at how data and analytics programs can support expanding their digital business and increasing their D&A maturity. After a D&A strategy is set, IT leader must execute and deliver on the intended business outcomes.

Join your peers in discussing:

• Approaches to leveraging technology and resources to support D&A program and improve business outcomes
• Best Practices for building out new business process and executing change management across the enterprise
• Management of cultural shifts in the organization

As organizations have embraced remote work out of necessity during the pandemic, the market for tech talent has shifted dramatically. Employers can compete for tech talent regardless of location while simultaneously creating a culture that is founded on collaboration and communication. This session will address the unique opportunities the work from anywhere movement have provided to enable a productive and purpose-led organization. 

Join this session for a discussion on:

• What you can do to maximize the benefits of a distributed workforce
• How you’re thinking about the future of talent and culture
• How an increasingly remote tech talent landscape can provide more equitable access

Meet virtually for in-depth conversations with your colleagues