Executive Summit

According to the International Data Corporation, the number of AI identities is expected to reach 1.3 billion in just two years. Yet many organizations don’t secure AI identities effectively, granting excessive access and relying on outdated, slow processes.

Join this session to learn how to:

• Identify gaps in agent access visibility, ownership, and governance
• Address the unique challenges of identity security in AI environments
• Build scalable identity foundations to enable innovation and efficiency

Building a sustainable technology workforce requires more than filling open roles or investing in recruiting technology. Organizations must create an environment where innovation can thrive, leaders actively develop talent, and employees see a meaningful connection between their work and business outcomes. Join leaders from Michels Corporation as they share how leadership, culture, community engagement, and selective use of technology are helping build a pipeline of future technology talent. Learn how partnerships with schools, industry organizations, and local technology communities, combined with a culture that embraces innovation and learning, can create a competitive advantage in attracting and retaining talent. What has made Michels successful is creating a workplace where people want to stay, grow, and build meaningful careers.

Key takeaways:

• Culture and purpose are the strongest differentiators in attracting and retaining talent
• Technology amplifies the message, but people build the workforce of the future
• A strong innovation mindset creates a sustainable talent pipeline
• Community engagement and partnerships turn recruiting into a long-term workforce strategy

As AI becomes embedded in business operations, technology leaders face increasing expectations to demonstrate its impact. Because AI often delivers value indirectly through changes in how work is performed, traditional measures of AI adoption often fail to capture business outcomes. Gartner recommends evaluating AI through existing business metrics that leaders already trust and manage, including revenue, productivity, customer outcomes, and operational efficiency.

Join this session to learn:

• Why business metrics provide a more credible measure of AI value than adoption or activity metrics
• How AI can influence existing measures of growth, efficiency, and customer outcomes
• What it takes to distinguish meaningful business impact from AI enthusiasm

Technology leaders face no shortage of opportunities competing for attention, investment, and executive focus. From AI and automation to cybersecurity, data, talent, and modernization, determining where to prioritize resources has become increasingly complex. As organizations balance innovation, operational demands, and business expectations, leaders are making critical decisions about where to invest today to position their organizations for success in 2027.

Join this roundtable discussion to discuss:

• The priorities leaders believe will have the greatest impact by 2027.
• How organizations are evaluating competing investments and initiatives.
• Where technology leaders are focusing resources to drive long-term value.

Connect with like-minded peers in a one-on-one setting through Peer-to-Peer Meetings. You will be matched with peers in your community based on your shared interests and priorities.

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

Selecting the right applications is essential for business agility, security, and growth. With countless options available, leaders must ensure technology decisions align with business goals and user needs.

Join this peer-led roundtable to discuss:

• Creating clear, objective criteria for evaluating application options
• Building constructive, transparent relationships with vendors and stakeholders
• Engaging teams to drive consensus throughout the selection process

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

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