Detroit CIO Executive Summit

Operational Technology (OT) security is crucial in today's digital landscape. Steve Herrin, Director, Cybersecurity Strategy, Risk and Engagement/CISO at DTE Energy, shares insights on advancing OT security measures. Discover how a unified approach and strategic training can fortify your organization's defenses.

In this session, we'll discuss:

• Building cohesive cybersecurity teams across business units
• Implementing targeted training programs for enhanced security
• Standardizing roles and compensation to improve retention and knowledge

Navigating current disruptions and social and economic trends is hard. However, CIOs must take the time to look to the future to lead their organizations to success in five years and beyond. Gartner’s top strategic technology trends are the star map you can use to keep your organization heading safely into the future. This session will highlight 10 technologies CIOs must know about to prepare for an uncertain future.

Delivering AI and GenAI value at scale is top of mind with many CIOs while juggling the needs to maintain a secure scalable technology foundation, but how can CIOs accomplish this? Prioritizing a high-quality data, security and infrastructure foundation provides all the necessary ingredients that will unlock the greatest value in AI.

Join this session to discuss:

• Building a value driven AI strategy
• Delivering high-quality, well-structured data to enhance the accuracy and efficiency of AI-driven initiatives
• Driving a modern secure AI ready infrastructure roadmap for scale, efficiency and ease of use

Ford is undergoing a bold digital transformation to become an automotive technology leader. This journey involves integrating innovative software and services across Ford Blue, Model e, and Pro, enhancing customer value and business efficiency. By reimagining business processes and workforce development, Ford is overcoming the challenges of rapid technological advancements.

Join David Kepczynski, Ford's Global Chief Digital Transformation Officer, to explore:

• Overcoming technology and communication challenges
• Leveraging modernization to facilitate transformation
• Enabling digital capabilities to deliver outcomes

In today's fast-paced threat landscape, security depends on collaboration between technology and business teams. Tool consolidation is crucial to reduce noise, optimize resources, and ensure robust security. This session explores strategies to bridge security and business gaps, focusing on practical approaches to engage developers and leverage tools, including AI, to proactively address risks before they escalate.

Join this session to:

• Explore collaboration methods to boost security
• Understand strategies for tool consolidation
• Align cyber efforts with business goals

 According to Gartner, by 2026, AI will augment 50% of office workers in global enterprises. When IT talent demand outweighs supply, CIOs must face skills gaps head on and create a future-proof talent strategy.

Join this session to discuss:

• Preparing your workforce for AI Implementation
• Identifying employee skills to build upon
• Prioritizing talent planning for long term success

More details coming soon!

In the face of unrelenting transformation, staying innovative and productive can feel daunting, especially with emerging generations' evolving work expectations, the permanence of hybrid teams and the pervasive influence of AI. The key to thriving in this chaotic environment lies in leveraging and organizing work around intrinsic motivators, such as yourself and the people within your organization.

Join this session to learn:

• The keys for navigating constant change with more energy and resilience
• How to create astonishing psychological safety within your team
• A practical framework to access more productivity across your entire organization