Chicago CIO Community
Town Hall
October 9, 2024 | 12:00pm CDT
October 9, 2024
12:00pm CDT
Overcoming Hybrid and Multi-Cloud Complexities to Drive Business Outcomes
Participate with your CIO peers in the Chicago community in small, breakout discussions on a mission-critical priority for IT leaders. These informal discussions allow you to share your insights and learn from the lessons, approaches and experiences of a diverse group of peers in virtual breakout rooms.
Join fellow CIOs in the Chicago community to discuss:
Leading proactive, business-driven approaches to technology
Strengthening cloud strategies that adapt to market trends and industry demands
Navigating operational complexities in cloud environments
Discussion Leaders
Members of the Chicago CIO community will lead the interactive discussion and share lessons learned.

Lakshmanan Vaidya
Wipro
VP & Global Head - Distributed & Hybrid Cloud Services
Presenter

Brian Palmer
Ventas
Director, IT Security and Infrastructure
Governing Body Host

Dean Haacker
Metropolitan Capital Bank
Chief Information Officer
Discussion Leader

Mani Gunasekaran
Magid
CIO
Discussion Leader

Sejal Vaishnav
Illinois Institute of Technology
Chief Information Officer
Discussion Leader
Agenda
October 9, 2024
12:00pm - 1:00pm CDT
Overcoming Hybrid and Multi-Cloud Complexities to Drive Business Outcomes
Hosted by Wipro
Cloud strategy and business strategy are synonymous and today’s business challenges will be solved by a technology underpinning. Yet many organizations struggle with legacy technology and operational complexities that limit full realization of the promise of cloud. How can CIOs cut through clutter and complexity to craft a hybrid and multi-cloud strategy that accelerates significant and sustainable business outcomes?
Join this session to discuss:
- Leading proactive, business-driven approaches to technology
- Strengthening cloud strategies that adapt to market trends and industry demands
- Navigating operational complexities in cloud environments
Apply to Participate
Each application is carefully vetted to ensure members meet established criteria, preserving the quality of the network and enabling meaningful, peer‑level discussions among leaders from the world’s leading organizations.
Once you submit your application, a Community Program Manager will schedule a conversation to understand your priorities and interests and complete onboarding, including access to year‑round community events.
Community Program Manager
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