Southern California CIO Community
Town Hall
April 21, 2026 | 1:00pm PDT
April 21, 2026
1:00pm PDT
Rewire Your Infrastructure for Data and AI
Connect with peers in the Southern California CIO Community virtually for an interactive panel discussion on current issues and top priorities for IT leaders.
Join fellow CIOs in the Southern California community to discuss:
Adapting for Strategic Agility
Assessing Investment in and Financial Impact of AI
Managing Risk & Regulation Through Geostrategic Sourcing
Discussion Leaders
Members of the Southern California CIO community will lead the interactive discussion and share lessons learned.
Kian Colestock
University of California - Irvine
CIO
Panelist
Franklin Foos
The Hain Celestial Group, Inc.
Chief Information Officer
Panelist
Abhishek Uppal
Topgolf Callaway Brands Corp.
Senior Vice President & CIO
Panelist
Michael Johns
Digital Realty
Senior Solutions Architect
Moderator
Agenda
April 21, 2026
1:00pm - 2:00pm PDT
Rewire Your Infrastructure for Data and AI
Hosted by Digital Realty
Rapid data creation and the escalating need for storage are straining legacy enterprise infrastructure. As IT leaders look to implement AI and maximize its business value, solving these foundational data and infrastructure challenges is crucial.
In this town hall, you’ll hear how to:
- Navigate explosive data growth and the data-powered economy
- Identify workflows, challenges and solutions to deploy AI-ready infrastructure
- Establish foundations to enable the business in an AI-focused world
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.
Your Community Sponsor
Program Sponsor
Community Program Manager
For inquiries related to this community, please reach out to your dedicated contact.
