New York CIO Community
Town Hall
August 12, 2026 | 10:00am EDT
August 12, 2026
10:00am EDT
Taking AI from Stalled to Scaled
Participate with your CIO peers in the New York 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 New York community to discuss:
Overcoming cultural barriers to AI scaling
Reinventing operating models to accelerate emerging technology adoption
Examining case studies of major AI-forward organizations
Discussion Leaders
Members of the New York CIO community will lead the interactive discussion and share lessons learned.

Sean Dougherty
Cloudflare
Head of Financial Services
Presenter

Yang Lu
Tapestry
Chief Information & Digital Officer
Discussion Leader

Dawn Paquette
Turner Construction
VP & CIO
Discussion Leader

Joshil Vitha
Kroll
CIO
Discussion Leader
Agenda
August 12, 2026
10:00am - 11:00am EDT
Taking AI from Stalled to Scaled
Hosted by Cloudflare
AI is evolving at breakneck speed, but even the best-laid transformation plans can stall when culture and scale get in the way. How do top organizations break through these barriers to unlock AI’s full promise across every business unit? What people-powered strategies and process shifts actually work in the real world?
Join this session to explore:
- Unpacking a real-life story of AI adoption at speed
- Reinventing operating models to spark experimentation and innovation
- Tackling AI scaling roadblocks with creative pivots and lessons from peers
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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