Milwaukee CIO Community
Executive Summit
November 17, 2026 | Hyatt Regency Milwaukee
November 17, 2026
Hyatt Regency Milwaukee
Collaborate with your peers
Get together with Milwaukee's top CIOs to tackle shared business challenges and critical priorities facing your role today. Participate in this one-day, local program with peer-driven topics and interactive discussions with your true C-level peers.
Join your peers to discuss the most critical issues impacting CIOs today:
Scaling AI Without Scaling Risk
Leading Enterprise Reinvention
Connecting Technology to Business Value
Milwaukee CIO Governing Body
The Governing Body Co-Chairs shape the summit agenda, ensuring that all content is driven By CIOs, For CIOs®.
Governing Body Co-Chairs

Jeremy Bauer
Molson Coors Beverage Company
Sr Director, Information Security (CISO)

David Hotchkiss
Medical College of Wisconsin
VP & CIO

Rick Sackett
ProAmpac
Global Vice President of Information Security
What to Expect
Agenda
Executive Boardroom Sessions
Cyber Risk Is a Boardroom Issue Now
With new regulations and rapidly evolving threats, cyber risk is no longer just an IT concern. It is now a board-level mandate. CIOs and CISOs must ensure directors understand the true business impact of security decisions, from regulatory penalties to reputational damage.
In this peer roundtable, technology and security leaders will share strategies and challenges in:
- Translating technical risks into clear, compelling business language for the board
- Preparing for heightened regulatory scrutiny and board accountability
- Building a security narrative that drives informed action and investment
Strategic Resources Fueling IT Success
Technology teams are continually expected to deliver impactful results within fixed budgets and headcount. How can leaders ensure their organizations maintain strategic objectives by leveraging the resources already at hand?
Join this session to explore:
- Innovative strategies for maximizing the effectiveness of existing IT resources
- Leadership approaches for motivating teams and strengthening culture
- Methods to communicate and demonstrate the business value of technology investments
Breakout Session
Getting to Yes Workshop — Turning Mandates Into Momentum
Leaders are often handed mandates that leave little room for negotiation, whether it’s adopting new technologies, moving to the cloud, or making major changes to security practices. The real challenge is turning these requirements into opportunities for progress across teams, security, and the business. In this workshop, technology and security leaders will share practical strategies, real-world experiences, and honest lessons about what helps move organizations forward when “no” is not an option.
Discussion topics include:
- Building a culture of shared accountability and security during times of change
- Turning business requirements into clear, actionable strategies
- Leading teams through challenging mandates and finding ways to create positive momentum
Keynote Session
Think Big. Start Small. Scale Fast. — Scaling AI Responsibly in the Age of Autonomous Intelligence
Every organization has AI ambitions. The real challenge isn't building a pilot, it's scaling AI securely, responsibly, and in a way that delivers measurable business value. Join Timothy Dickson, SVP & Chief Digital & Information Officer, and Reshad Alam, VP of Cybersecurity, for an executive discussion on what it takes to move from AI experimentation to enterprise transformation. Drawing from Regal Rexnord's experience deploying AI agents, Copilot, automation, and a Digital Operating Model, they will share lessons learned on balancing rapid innovation with governance, cybersecurity, and trust.
Key Takeaways:
- Scale AI from isolated use cases to enterprise transformation through the right operating model, governance structure, and leadership alignment
- Build trust in AI through cybersecurity, observability, governance, and responsible deployment practices that enable innovation without increasing risk
- Demonstrate measurable business impact by preparing your workforce for the age of AI agents while driving productivity, operational efficiency, enhanced customer experiences, and growth
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.
Location
Venue & Accommodation
Hyatt Regency MilwaukeeCommunity Program Manager
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