
Washington, DC CIO Virtual Executive Summit
June 23, 2021 | 8:00am - 3:00pm EDT
June 23, 2021 | 8:00am - 3:00pm EDT
Collaborate with your peers
Come together with your peers virtually to tackle top business challenges through peer-driven content and discussions at the Washington, DC CIO Virtual Executive Summit.
Join your peers to discuss the most critical issues impacting CIOs today:
Cybersecurity in a New Era
Keeping Pace With Stronger Business Alignment
Leading through a Business Culture Shift
Governing Body Co-Chairs

Sam Abbate
Northrop Grumman
Vice President and Chief Information Officer

Jim Connelly
Lockheed Martin
Vice President & Chief Information Officer

Mike Gordon
Lockheed Martin
VP & CISO

André Mendes
Department of Commerce
CIO

Shamim Mohammad
CarMax Inc
SVP & CIO
Chris Porter
Fannie Mae
CISO
What to Expect
Connect with your CIO community through a variety of different session formats at the upcoming Virtual Executive Summit. You'll have the opportunity to listen, engage and create lasting relationships with like-minded peers.
Meet the Speakers
Don't miss this opportunity to meet with CIO practitioners and industry thought leaders who shared their insights on the agenda. Come with questions and get ready to meet new friends in this casual session designed to foster peer connections and collaboration in the Washington, DC community.
Agenda
June 23, 2021
11:00am - 12:00pm EDT Virtual Summit Boardroom
Fueled by the Power of Data
Hosted by IBM

Brock Coughlin
Data and AI Leader
IBM

Mark Booth
CIO
Perdue Farms

André Mendes
CIO
Department of Commerce
Smart organizations are infusing the intelligence of AI and the agility of hybrid cloud to better predict and shape future outcomes and automate decisions and processes. As a result, organizations can empower people to do higher value work and hyper-personalize digital experiences. However, only 2 of 10 firms have scaled AI solutions.
Join this boardroom to discuss:
- Preventing project stall due to data complexity, talent scarcity, and a lack of trust in AI systems
- Scaling AI across the organization with the right approach and architecture
- Leveraging AI technologies and data science tools to proactively optimize workflows and experiences
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12:00pm - 12:30pm EDT Networking
Meet the Speakers
Don't miss this opportunity to meet with CIO & CISO practitioners and industry thought leaders who shared their insights on the agenda. Come with questions and get ready to meet new friends in this casual session designed to foster peer connections and collaboration in the Washington, DC community.
12:30pm - 12:45pm EDT Break
8:00am - 8:45am EDT Virtual Summit Keynote
Talent for the Future Enterprise

Stacey Halota
VP, IS & Privacy
Graham Holdings

Vishal Gupta
CTO & CIO, SVP Connected Technology
Lexmark
Kurt John
Chief Cybersecurity Officer
Siemens USA

Michelle Murphy
Senior Vice President, Human Resources and Administration
BAE Systems, Inc.
No matter their geographical location or industry, CIOs & CISOs face common obstacles - navigating a limited talent pool and building a workforce that can continue to push their organization’s digital initiatives forward. In this environment, how are you thinking about upskilling your people and creating the right succession plan for future leaders to match your business' vision?
In this keynote, listen to a panel of leaders as they discuss:
- Determining what skills their organizations need to thrive
- Upskilling the right talent for accelerating IT transformation
- Developing existing talent for leadership succession planning
8:45am - 9:00am EDT Break
9:00am - 10:00am EDT Virtual Summit Boardroom
New IT Operating Models – Empowering Digital Business
Hosted by Apptio

Todd Tucker
General Manager and VP, Standards and Education
Technology Business Management Council

Jamie Holcombe
Chief Information Officer
United States Patent & Trademark Office

Shola Oyewole
VP – Digital Innovation/Chief Innovation Officer
United Therapeutics
As digital business maturity flourishes, IT teams are looking at how to support and empower the business through the best operating model. Drastic shifts in how IT approaches project management to support new digital business models are taking hold. IT leaders must create an operating model that supports both a product management approach and agile governance throughout the department to reinforce a more fluid and customer-centric business.
In this session, your peers will discuss:
- Key components of an outcome-based operating model for digital business
- Structuring a product management service and delivery approach
- Executing an agile governance model to influence culture and decision making
10:00am - 10:45am EDT Virtual Summit Keynote
People Before Things — Always!

Chris Laping
Author
Guest Speaker
Gallup reports that 70% of all change initiatives are unsuccessful. Why do some organizations succeed at delivering change while others don’t? Quite simply, their leaders put people before things. Using concepts from his best-selling book, Chris takes his audience on a journey to help them visualize how they can become CHANGE leaders. Intended for any executive, middle manager or grassroots influencer, this is an inspirational message for all levels of leadership!
10:45am - 11:00am EDT Break
12:45pm - 2:15pm EDT Virtual Peer-to-Peer Meetings
Peer-to-Peer Meetings
Meet virtually for in-depth conversations with your colleagues
June 23, 2021
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