Daniel Saroff is Group Vice President of Research and Consulting at IDC, where he leads the research agenda focused on end-user technology leaders, including CIOs and their direct leadership teams. He oversees a team of analysts and advisory professionals who deliver research and guidance to CIOs, CIO-1, and CIO-2 executives on aligning technology strategy with business outcomes.

Saroff’s portfolio includes IDC’s CIO/End-User Research Practice, the CIO Executive Council, the Pathways Leadership and Development Program for emerging technology executives, and IDC’s Sourcing and Advisory Services. Through these programs, he works closely with boards, business leaders, and IT executives to translate IDC’s global research and data into practical guidance on technology strategy, innovation, and investment decisions.

He brings more than two decades of experience in technology leadership and advisory roles. Prior to joining IDC, Saroff served as CIO for a major Massachusetts state agency, where he led cloud migrations, digital transformation initiatives, enterprise platform modernization, and response to a major cyber incident. Earlier in his career, he held consulting roles at Forrester and Gartner, served as an IT director at a major aerospace and defense company, and ran his own IT management consultancy.

Saroff also co-founded a neuroscience research laboratory studying Alzheimer’s disease and has published multiple peer-reviewed research papers.

Alessandro Perilli is a Vice President leading the Agentic AI Platforms and Strategies research program. Alessandro’s core research coverage includes emerging AI technologies, global AI market trends, the state of enterprise AI, and sovereign AI.

Most recently, Alessandro founded Unstable Reality, an AI R&D lab in London, where he worked as Chief of Research, developing synthetic media generation solutions for creative studios, ad agencies, and large end-user organizations.

Among other projects, Alessandro published a weekly newsletter dedicated to tracking how AI is reshaping jobs, workforce productivity, and business operations.

Previously, Alessandro served as a senior leader at Red Hat, focused on business and product strategy. Across roles, Alessandro has also worked as an advisor to Fortune Global 2000 companies, helping IT decision makers translate emerging technology shifts into actionable and risk-informed strategies.

Throughout his career, Alessandro has often delivered keynotes at industry and vendor events, focusing on the state of the union and emerging trends in cybersecurity, virtualization, and cloud computing.

Rani Radhakrishnan, a Principal at PwC currently leads the AI Managed Services and Data & Insight teams in PwC US Technology Managed Services.

Rani excels at transforming data into strategic insights, driving informed decision-making and delivering innovative solutions. Her leadership is marked by a deep understanding of emerging technologies and a commitment to leveraging them for business growth.

Rani’s ability to align and deliver AI solutions with organizational outcomes has established her as a thought leader in the industry.

Her passion for applying technology to solve tough business challenges, and dedication to excellence continue to inspire her teams and help drive success for her clients in the rapidly evolving AI landscape.

Geeta Pyne is a technology and AI strategy executive at TIAA with deep expertise in enterprise transformation, modern enterprise architecture, and AI-driven operating models. She helps organizations move from isolated AI pilots to scalable, secure, and governed intelligent systems that connect people, platforms, and autonomous agents. Across global enterprises, she has led platform modernization, reduced technical debt, and accelerated innovation through cloud, composable architectures, and AI-native capabilities. In addition to her executive work, Geeta advises startups and supports the next generation of leaders through her involvement with several industry and advisory organizations.

Allice Shandler, a seasoned event management professional, orchestrates captivating and seamless experiences in the technology, hospitality, entertainment, and manufacturing industries. With a proven track record spanning the past 25 years, she skillfully designs and executes a multitude of events, both virtual and in-person, to bring together like-minded individuals for the purpose of sharing knowledge and forging connections. She is an energetic leader who enjoys leading with empathy and embodying the science of emotional intelligence.

From her time as an Assistant Cruise Director with Princess Cruises to her role as the National Virtual Events Manager and subject matter expert during the pandemic at KPMG Canada, and currently as the Director of events with IDC and Foundry, Allice’s journey reflects a mastery of marketing integration, project logistics, and alignment with sales strategies, all underscored by her meticulous attention to detail. Allice Shandler exudes a passion for hosting and connecting with peers both on the stage and during carefully crafted industry events. She brings an unmatched ability to curate engaging experiences that resonate across industries and captivate audiences around the globe.