IDC Executive Round Table JetBrains – Brasil

12 Mar 2026

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IDC Executive Round Table JetBrains – Brasil

Do Código à Estratégia: Como a IA está Redefinindo o Desenvolvimento e os Negócios

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IDC Executive Round Table JetBrains – Brasil

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“Do Código à Estratégia: Como a IA está Redefinindo o Desenvolvimento e os Negócios”

Horário: 9h

Descubra como a IA está redefinindo o desenvolvimento de software!
Participe deste encontro exclusivo e explore:
✅ Como a integração de IA e GenAI nas ferramentas de desenvolvimento está acelerando entregas e elevando a qualidade.
✅ Soluções que unem IA e engenharia para criar um padrão de velocidade e precisão.
✅ Estratégias para transformar a experiência do desenvolvedor e impulsionar a inovação.

Com 78% das organizações já utilizando IA e 71% adotando IA Generativa, este é o momento de entender como essas tecnologias podem revolucionar seus processos. Conecte-se com líderes e especialistas para discutir tendências e oportunidades que estão moldando o futuro do desenvolvimento corporativo.

Esperamos você em nosso café da manhã com líderes!

Por que participar?

✅ Networking exclusivo com líderes.

✅ Insights estratégicos com apresentações da IDC e JetBrains

✅ Mesa-redonda interativa para trocar experiências e esclarecer dúvidas com especialistas.

✅ Encerramento com recomendações práticas para aplicar no seu negócio.

Speakers

Fabio Martinelli

Senior Analyst, Enterprise, Brazil

IDC

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Emilia Campos Shaffler

Regional Sales Manager for Latin America

JetBrains

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Leslie Tan

Enterprise SE/Customer Success Architect

JetBrains

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IDC Executive Round Table Fastly – CDMX

12 Mar 2026

Alfredo Di Roma – Presidente Intercontinental Hotel Polanco

IDC Executive Round Table Fastly – CDMX

Edge Compute Seguro – ¿Cómo reducir riesgo sin sacrificar performance?

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¿Necesitas repensar la estrategia correcta de seguridad digital y tomar decisiones asertivas para 2025?

Sé parte de esta conversación sobre cómo mantener control, resiliencia y velocidad en arquitecturas distribuidas: protección de apps y APIs, gestión de automatización/bots y cómo simplificar la operación sin perder cobertura.

Sé parte de esta sesión exclusiva, en la que abordaremos tendencias clave, desafíos emergentes y perspectivas estratégicas que están transformando el panorama empresarial en la región. Compartiremos datos relevantes, análisis actualizados y recomendaciones accionables, diseñadas para apoyar la toma de decisiones y fortalecer la visión de futuro de los líderes.

A lo largo de esta mesa redonda, exploraremos cuestionamientos esenciales como:

Continuidad y experiencia del cliente (sin latencia extra): llevar controles al borde ayuda a absorber picos/ataques y filtrar tráfico malicioso antes de que impacte aplicaciones core, protegiendo disponibilidad y performance (lo que el negocio percibe como “servicio”).
Protección de ingresos en flujos transaccionales: los bots “headless” se enfocan en entornos de alta transacción (finanzas/commerce) para comprometer cuentas y extraer señales de precio/inventario en tiempo real; poner defensa en el borde permite frenar ese abuso “en la puerta”, antes de que llegue a lógica de negocio y APIs internas.
Eficiencia operativa y costo (menos complejidad): a medida que distribuyes capacidades al edge, se vuelve crítico tener principios de seguridad consistentes “by design” para productos/servicios y evitar “franken-stacks” costosos; la conversación de negocio es simplificar, consolidar y estandarizar controles a escala (incluyendo el borde).

Será un espacio para el intercambio de ideas, experiencias y aprendizajes entre ejecutivos, con enfoque en visión estratégica, toma de decisiones informada y construcción de capacidades para el futuro.

¡Esperamos verte en nuestro desayuno con líderes!

Speakers

Claudia Medina

Senior Manager Enterprise Solutions

IDC Mexico

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Ricardo Caballero

LATAM Sales Enterprise Account Executive

Fastly

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Gonzalo de la Vega

VP GM & Sales

Fastly

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Restaurante Alfredo Di Roma

Hotel Presidente Intercontinental Polanco

Campos Elíseos 218, Polanco, Col. Chapultepec Polanco, Miguel Hidalgo, 11560 Ciudad de México, CDMX, México

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Reserva tu lugar en esta exclusiva Mesa de Discusión con información de valor

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IDC Exclusive Workshop Veeam

Estrategias de Resiliencia Digital para un Entorno de Alto Riesgo

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Te esperamos en esta cena exclusiva a las 18:30 hrs

Sé parte de esta sesión, en la que proporcionaremos una visión clara de las tendencias clave que marcarán el rumbo de la resiliencia digital en 2026. Datos relevantes y recomendaciones accionables, que te ayudarán a repensar tus estrategias de protección, recuperación y gestión de riesgos con una mirada centrada en el valor del dato.

Cuestionamientos importantes a explorar:
La ciberseguridad ha dejado de ser un asunto técnico para convertirse en una prioridad estratégica que impacta directamente la continuidad del negocio, la confianza de los clientes y la capacidad de crecimiento sostenible.

Los líderes más avanzados ya miden el riesgo cibernético como un riesgo de negocio… Si el consejo directivo no lo ve así, la estrategia está incompleta.
Recuperación, continuidad y visibilidad son las nuevas métricas de competitividad… Sin ellas, incluso las mejores inversiones digitales están en riesgo.
56% de las organizaciones mexicanas ya integran IA para aumentar eficiencia en ciberseguridad, pero solo una minoría cuenta con políticas que contemplen sus riesgos reales.

¡Esperamos verte en nuestra cena con líderes!

Speakers

Claudia Medina

Senior Manager Enterprise Solutions

IDC Mexico

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Ricardo Campos

Territory Manager

Veeam

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Alexis Rico

Systems Engineer

Veeam

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Hotel Hyatt Polanco

Residencia 3 piso 1

Campos Elíseos 204, Polanco, Polanco Chapultepec, Miguel Hidalgo, 11560 Ciudad de México, CDMX, México

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IDC Webinar On Demand – HPE LATAM

The Future of Connectedness

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Transformación de la conectividad en la región de LATAM para la era de IA

En un escenario de hiperconectividad, nuevas cargas de trabajo, IA generativa y entornos cada vez más distribuidos, las redes han dejado de ser una mera infraestructura para convertirse en fundamentales para impulsar la innovación, la eficiencia y la seguridad. En esta reunión, analizaremos tendencias, desafíos y estrategias prácticas para preparar las redes para 2026 y años posteriores.

Temas clave a explorar:

Tendencias y factores externos que redefinen las decisiones tecnológicas en 2026
(IA generativa, seguridad, geopolítica, nube y economía digital)
Prioridades estratégicas de TI identificadas por la investigación de IDC
(Agentes GenAI/IA, seguridad en la nube, IA/ML e infraestructura en la nube)
La evolución de las redes: del mantenimiento al modelo de “Servicios Integrados de Ciclo de Vida para el Éxito del Cliente”
Alta complejidad e hiperconectividad – Desafíos de visibilidad, resiliencia, seguridad y gestión de redes híbridas

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Alberto Arellano

Infrastructure Director

IDC

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Julián Londoño

MCA Sales Director

HPE Networking

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IDC Webinar On Demand – HPE Brasil

Transformando Redes em Ativos Estratégicos

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Em um cenário de hiperconectividade, novos workloads, IA generativa e ambientes cada vez mais distribuídos, as redes deixaram de ser apenas infraestrutura — tornaram-se fundamentais para habilitar inovação, eficiência e segurança. Neste encontro, discutiremos tendências, desafios e caminhos práticos para preparar as redes para 2026 e além.

Principais tópicos que serão explorados:

Tendências e fatores externos que estão redefinindo decisões tecnológicas em 2026
(IA generativa, segurança, geopolítica, nuvem e economia digital)
Prioridades estratégicas de TI identificadas pelas pesquisas IDC
(GenAI/AI Agents, Cloud Security, AI/ML e infraestrutura em nuvem)
A evolução das redes: da manutenção ao modelo “Customer Success Embedded Life Cycle Services”
Alta complexidade e hiperconectividade
– desafios de visibilidade, resiliência, segurança e gestão de redes híbridas

Speakers

Luciano Saboia

Director Telecommunications, Latin America

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Antenor Nogara

Country Manager

HPE Networking

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IDC Executive Round Table Elastic | Microsoft

IA para transformar Dados em Receita, Retenção e Experiência do Cliente

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Num contexto em que os dados corporativos crescem exponencialmente, o verdadeiro desafio não é apenas armazená-los, mas transformá-los em conhecimento acionável.

Nesta mesa redonda, vamos abordar esse desafio e explorar como soluções avançadas de busca e descoberta de conhecimento – potencializadas pela IA – permitem identificar padrões, conexões e insights ocultos nos dados da sua empresa, acelerando decisões e geração de valor. Mais do que tecnologia, trata-se de liberar o potencial do conhecimento já existente, tornando-o acessível e útil para todos os níveis da organização.

Esperamos você em nosso almoço com líderes!

Por que participar?

- Entenda como IA pode transformar dados em insights acionáveis.
- Aprenda a aplicar IA para melhorar a experiência do cliente e aumentar a fidelização.

O que você vai encontrar:

- Casos reais de uso de IA em negócios.
- Tendências e melhores práticas para monetização de dados.
- Estratégias para integrar IA em processos de marketing, vendas e atendimento.

Speakers

Luciano Ramos

Country Manager Brazil

IDC

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IDC Executive Round Table – BMC

IDC Executive Round Table BMC – Brasil

DataOps e Osquestração Inteligente: O Pilar Estratégico para Capturar Valor em Escala

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Participe de um encontro exclusivo com BMC e IDC e aprofunde sua visão sobre como líderes de TI estão estruturando operações de dados resilientes e escaláveis para sustentar a próxima onda de inovação:

Por que DataOps é um pilar estratégico: até 2027, a maioria das organizações adotará modelos ágeis e colaborativos para acelerar iniciativas de IA e reduzir gargalos.

O papel da orquestração inteligente: como camada de governança que garante visibilidade, confiabilidade e controle ponta a ponta, transformando pipelines fragmentados em operações previsíveis.

A aceleração dos investimentos em dados: com projeção de duplicação até 2026, impulsionada por IA/ML e estratégias modernas orientadas a impacto no negócio.

Esperamos você em nosso café da manhã com líderes!

Por que participar?
✅ Networking exclusivo com líderes do setor.
✅ Insights estratégicos com apresentações da IDC e especialistas da BMC.
✅ Mesa-redonda interativa para trocar experiências e esclarecer dúvidas.
✅ Encerramento com recomendações práticas para aplicar no seu negócio.

Este é o momento de entender como DataOps e orquestração inteligente podem impulsionar resultados reais e capturar valor em escala.

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The event will start 9am CET

One Day Event

8:30 am

Bem-vindas e Recepção

Boas vindas da equipe e café inicial.

Speakers

Fabio Martinelli

Senior Analyst, Enterprise, Brazil

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Endereço: R. Casa do Ator, 608 – Itaim Bibi, São Paulo – SP, 04546-002

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FutureIT Brazil 2025

Building Digital Enterprises with Cloud, AI, and Security

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Luciano Ramos

Country Manager Brazil

IDC

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Juliano Marcos Martins

Head de Plataforma

Mercado Livre

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Fabio Martinelli

Senior Analyst, Enterprise, Brazil

IDC

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José Luqué

VP & General Manager, LATAM

Quadient

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Luiz Fernando Monteiro

Senior Market Analyst, IT Services, Brazil

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Luciano Saboia

Director Telecommunications, Latin America

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Samuel Baccin

Alliances Director LATAM

Blue Yonder

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Matthew Eastwood

Senior Vice President, Enterprise Infrastructure, Cloud, Telecom, Security, Developers, Channels and Enabling Technology

IDC

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Matthew Eastwood

IDC

Senior Vice President, Enterprise Infrastructure, Cloud, Telecom, Security, Developers, Channels and Enabling Technology

Matt Eastwood is Senior Vice President of IDC’s enterprise infrastructure, cloud, telecom, security, developers, channels and enabling technology research groups. Mr. Eastwood and his team research people, process and technology trends affecting the enterprise technology marketplace worldwide. Mr. Eastwood first joined IDC in 2000 as part of the server team and his responsibilities have evolved and expanded during his tenure. In his current role, he leads a team of more than 100 analysts providing insights and analysis to IT suppliers, buyers, investors, and distributors through more than 75 syndicated research programs. Mr. Eastwood also leads IDC’s BuyerView primary research programs which are focused on defining emerging trends in cloud, developers, service providers, edge, AI and security.

Mr. Eastwood joined IDC in 2000. He provides in-depth market analysis, research, and consulting on all aspects of the enterprise infrastructure marketplace to IT professionals, investors, resellers and technology suppliers. During his tenure at IDC, Mr. Eastwood has led IDC primary research focused on emerging trends in enterprise systems and data centers. This primary research allows IDC to make continuous assessments regarding how customers are deploying and using enterprise infrastructure power digital transformation. Recent topics covered in Mr. Eastwood’s research include: Software Defined Infrastructure, Integrated infrastructure, Convergence, Disaggregated Infrastructure, Virtualization & Automation, Cloud Computing, High Availability, Platform Migration and Datacenter Workloads. Mr. Eastwood also serves as IDC’s lead analyst covering Dell and VMware.

Prior to joining IDC, Mr. Eastwood worked for twelve years as a senior project manager and environmental consultant at CDM Smith in Boston. Mr. Eastwood was responsible for managing the planning and design of large environmental infrastructure projects including wastewater collection and treatment facilities. In addition, Mr. Eastwood served as Operations Manager of the firm’s New England practice.

Mr. Eastwood received a bachelor’s degree in Civil/Environmental Engineering from Northeastern University in Boston and earned his MS in Engineering Project Management from WPI in Worcester, MA. He is a Registered Professional Engineer (PE) in Massachusetts.

Event Sessions

Thursday, October 23 2025 2:30 pm | Location:

IDC – WW Vision

IDC Global Trends – Securing the Future: Adapting Infrastructure and Cloud Models to Evolving Threats

Matheus Costa

Associate Analyst, Telecom, Brazil

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Identity Security 2024: Mapping the Threats and Goals

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Ransomware in EMEA – The Threats and Defenses

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The Critical Role of Governments in EU Cyber-Resilience

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FutureIT Toronto

Strategic Insights and Tech Trends Shaping Your IT Roadmap

FutureIT Toronto Took Place April 30 – May 1, 2025

Top IT leaders, tech innovators, and decision-makers came together at FutureIT Toronto for two impactful days of insights and networking.

Day 1 (4.30.25) Focused on GenAI, AI, Cloud, Data & IT Leadership
Day 2 (5.1.25) Focused on Cybersecurity & IT Leadership

This premier event was designed to equip IT professionals with the strategic insights, emerging technology trends, and real-world case studies needed to build a successful IT roadmap for the year ahead.

With sessions tailored to address the fast-changing tech landscape, FutureIT Toronto brought together:

C-level executives, IT strategists, and security leaders.
Insights on AI, cybersecurity, and digital transformation.
Networking opportunities with industry peers, IDC Analysts and top technology partners.

You can still register for FutureIT Canada to watch the Toronto replays and access presentation slide decks.

The event was held at:

 Location: Marriott Downtown at CF Toronto Eaton Centre
 April 30 – May 1, 2025

Top Industries Represented at FutureIT Toronto:

Financial services
Government & public sector
Manufacturing – hardware/software/processes
Healthcare/medical/biotech
Education

Attendees left equipped to lead with confidence and build their strategic IT roadmap to success.

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Ritu Jyoti

GVP, Worldwide Artificial Intelligence and Automation Research Practice, Global AI Research Lead

IDC

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Ritu Jyoti

IDC

GVP, Worldwide Artificial Intelligence and Automation Research Practice, Global AI Research Lead

Ritu Jyoti is Group Vice President, Worldwide Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Automation Research with IDC’s software market research and advisory practice. Ms. Jyoti is responsible for leading the development of IDC’s thought leadership for AI Research and management of the Worldwide AI and Automation Software research team. Her research primarily focuses on enterprise AI efforts and global market trends in the rapidly evolving AI and Machine Learning (ML) landscape. She also conducts research to assist AI technology vendors by providing actionable guidance on articulating value propositions and thriving in the digital era.

Ritu Jyoti is a trusted advisor to some of world’s largest technology firms and end-users. Prior to this role, she was Program Vice President, Systems Infrastructure Research Portfolio for IDC’s Cloud IaaS, Enterprise Storage and Server team. She expanded IDC’s research on Infrastructure for AI & Analytics, launched a competitive market “Data services for hybrid cloud”, and delivered compelling “Digital Transformation – IT Transformation” framework for Data Infrastructure Services.

She was also the lead analyst for a couple of technology vendors consulting engagements, where she delivered ground-breaking research to drive their business transformation, re-enforcing IDC’s position as the go-to thought leader in the industry.

Prior to joining IDC, Ritu held various executive level positions in Product Management, Marketing, Solutions, Technology Alliances and Consulting at companies such as Kaminario, EMC, IBM Global Services and PwC Consulting. Ritu has over two decades of experience in high-tech, covering Business applications (ERP, CRM), Databases, Big Data Analytics and Enterprise Infrastructure Services, driving big picture corporate growth and strategic direction by identifying high potential new business, market, and partnership opportunities.

She is a proven innovative thought leader adept at leveraging strong technical background to uncover and align business/customer needs with on-the-ground solutions engineering. Most recently, she was the Chief Product Officer at Kaminario.

Event Sessions

Wednesday, April 30 2025 10:40 am | Location:

Agentic AI: Tech Stack Disruption and Foundation for Corporate Innovation

Agentic AI is disrupting the tech stack by shifting the focus from static applications with predefined workflows to dynamic, autonomous agents capable of making decisions and taking actions across multiple systems. Learn how this transforms the data layer, driving a paradigm shift in infrastructure and enterprise automation architecture, and professional services to manage the increased complexity of agent interactions. Discover how to balance competitive innovation with vigilance, prioritizing human-agent collaboration, security, and ethical governance.

Yogesh Shivhare

Research Manager, Security & Infrastructure

IDC

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Yogesh Shivhare

IDC

Research Manager, Security & Infrastructure

Yogesh Shivhare is a research manager at IDC Canada within the Infrastructure Solutions and Security research team. He manages the Cybersecurity research and provides insight and analysis into industry and technology trends as they shape the Canadian Security market. He is also responsible for market sizing and forecasting the Security Appliance hardware market. His research focus enables him to support Canadian technology providers by identifying key market trends in the Cybersecurity space where end user demand and preferences are changing rapidly.

Prior to leading Security research in IDC Canada, Yogesh has led market research in IDC for various enterprise infrastructure technology markets in Canada and Asia Pacific.

Yogesh holds an MBA degree from SCMHRD, Pune, India and a bachelors in technology from NITK, Surathkal, India.

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Thursday, May 1 2025 1:30 pm | Location:

AI Risk Management: Security Practices Every IT Leader Must Know

As AI adoption accelerates, so do cybersecurity risks. From AI-powered threats to regulatory challenges, IT leaders must stay ahead. In this expert-led panel, industry professionals and an IDC cybersecurity analyst will share essential strategies to secure AI models, manage third-party risks, and ensure compliance. Gain actionable insights to build a resilient security posture in an AI-driven world.

Donna Kidwell

Acting Chief Information Officer

The University of Toronto

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Donna Kidwell

The University of Toronto

Acting Chief Information Officer

Dr. Donna K. Kidwell is the Acting Chief Information Officer at The University of Toronto. Donna has spent over 30 years in IT, with over half in higher education. She is passionate about empowering people through technology, and deeply committed to digital trust.

Prior to U of T, she was the inaugural Chief Digital Trust Officer and Chief Information Security Officer at Arizona State University. Prior to that, she was the CTO for EdPlus @ ASU, which runs ASU Online and serves over 100 000 online students with ~300 degrees and academic programs. Before moving to Arizona, she served as the Interim Executive Director for the Institute for Transformational Learning at the University of Texas System, where she spearheaded efforts to transform learning technologies on 14 campuses and health science centers across Texas. Donna was the cofounder of WebStudent, based in Norway, where she worked with universities to help them create online educational programs. She also worked as a Director at the IC2 Institute, a think and do tank at The University of Texas at Austin where she helped innovators throughout the world.
Before moving into higher-ed, Donna crafted technology innovation strategies for Keller Williams Realty International, where she developed online educational offerings to help over 100 000 agents develop their own businesses. She started her career as a software consultant, and has worked with clients such as Exxon, Motorola and Agilent Technologies.
She was the recipient of Governor Kim Moon Soo’s award for outstanding efforts in economic development on behalf of small businesses in Gyeonggi Province, Korea. In 2013, she won the “Cadenhead Coin”, a distinguished alumni award for entrepreneurship and innovation from The McCombs Business School, The University of Texas at Austin.
She holds a Bachelor of Arts in History and a Master of Science, Technology Commercialization, both from The University of Texas at Austin. She has a Doctorate in Business Administration through the Ecole de Management in Grenoble, France.

Event Sessions

Thursday, May 1 2025 12:00 pm | Location:

The Evolving Role of Security in IT: From Silo to Shared Leadership

As cyber threats grow, security can no longer operate in isolation. IT and security leaders must collaborate to embed security into every aspect of the business. This panel will explore the shift from siloed security to shared leadership, discussing strategies for integration, fostering a security-first culture, and aligning CISO and CIO priorities. Join us to learn how a collaborative approach can enhance resilience, innovation, and business success.

Kin Lee-Yow

CIO

CAA Club Group of Companies

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Kin Lee-Yow

CAA Club Group of Companies

CIO

Kin Lee-Yow is the Chief Information Officer (CIO) of the CAA Club Group of Companies (CCG), which consists of two not-for-profit Automobile Associations, CAA South Central Ontario and CAA Manitoba, with over 2.7 million members. He has over 28 years of experience in the technology field. He has led his team through several significant technology implementations, such as SAP, the Avaya telephony system, the Guidewire property and casualty system, and the Emergency Roadside system.

He began his career at the Royal Bank of Canada, contributing to the launch of their Internet Banking system. Later, he led the team that developed Sears Canada’s retail internet platform. At Moneris Solutions, he unified two banking payment platforms and managed their ATM Gateway services. He joined CAA South Central Ontario in March 2012.

Kin is a computer science and information systems graduate of the University of Waterloo. He completed his Executive Master of Business Administration at Kellogg (Northwestern University) and Schulich (York University). He is also a Certified Information Systems Security professional.

Kin serves as an advisory member of the Tech MBA Advisory Council at York University, the IDC CIO Council, HMG Strategy, and CyberConIQ. He is also a Board member of the CIO Association of Canada and a Community Representative at the Joseph Brant Hospital. Additionally, he frequently speaks at various technology events. Kin was honored with the CIO of the Year awards in 2021 and 2023 by the HMG Strategy Global Leadership Institute.

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Wednesday, April 30 2025 1:30 pm | Location:

Transforming for an AI-Focused World: Data & Strategy for IT Leaders

Is your organization truly ready to be an AI-fueled business? As AI-driven technologies rapidly evolve, IT leaders must navigate the complexities of data readiness, governance, and strategy to drive real business value. This panel will dive into key findings from the latest State of the CIO report, exploring how enterprises can transform for an AI-focused world. From AI assistants to autonomous agents, our expert speakers will share practical insights on aligning infrastructure, streamlining data strategies, and preparing your workforce to maximize AI’s impact. Walk away with the strategies you need to lead your organization into the AI-powered future.

Kory Jeffrey

Principal & VP Technology

Inovia Capital

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Kory Jeffrey

Inovia Capital

Principal & VP Technology

Kory joined Inovia in March 2022 and collaborates with portfolio companies’ executive leadership teams to drive product and engineering innovation, conducts product and tech due diligence, works with Partners on technical investment theses, and invests out of Inovia’s Venture Fund.

Before joining Inovia, Kory was the Chief of Staff of Engineering for Google Canada. He was a key member of the leadership team responsible for driving strategy and overseeing operations across its engineering sites. Prior to that, he led Developer Relations for Google in Canada. Kory also created startup investing and acceleration programs at Communitech and Wilfrid Laurier University.

Kory holds an HBA from Wilfrid Laurier University and an MA in Philosophy from Queen’s University. Outside work, he enjoys spending time with his wife and three kids, training for triathlons, playing hockey, and reading fantasy literature.

Event Sessions

Wednesday, April 30 2025 1:30 pm | Location:

Transforming for an AI-Focused World: Data & Strategy for IT Leaders

Megha Kumar

Research Vice President, Analytics & AI

IDC

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Megha Kumar

IDC

Research Vice President, Analytics & AI

Megha Kumar heads software and cloud services research at IDC Canada. As a research vice president, Megha is responsible for managing and delivering projects across technology areas such as cloud services, enterprise applications, software and digital transformation for the Canadian market. She manages both the Canadian Software as a Service (SaaS) and Canadian Cloud Platforms (PaaS and IaaS) research programs in Canada

In addition to research, Megha has aided vendors with go-to-market engagements to improve market awareness and provide end users with essential guidance on technology adoption. She regularly interacts with CIOs and IT decision makers regarding their technology preferences, priorities, and concerns.

She originally joined IDC in 2007 covering the Middle East, Africa, and Turkey region, based out of Dubai, U.A.E. In her previous role at IDC, she regularly provided insights on market dynamics, vendor strategies, and end-user trends across the Middle East, Africa, and Turkey for both global and regional ICT firms as well as public sector organizations.

Megha presents at various industry and vendor conferences. She is often quoted in the media, providing opinions on technologies and market dynamics. She holds a Bachelor’s degree with Honors in Marketing from York University, Canada.

Event Sessions

Wednesday, April 30 2025 3:55 pm | Location:

Maximizing AI’s Impact: Smarter Workflows, Less Technical Debt

With AI adoption accelerating across industries, IT leaders face increasing pressure to choose the right tools, justify investments, and deliver measurable results. In this expert-led discussion, top technology executives will share practical frameworks for assessing AI tools, key metrics for success, and critical considerations for long-term scalability. This session will explore how AI can be leveraged to streamline workflows, reduce technical debt, and enhance internal productivity. Learn from our IDC Analyst and hear real-world experiences from leading IT executives as they break down what works, what doesn’t, and how to build a future-ready AI strategy.

Nitin Thukral

VP of Enterprise Services and Technology Operations

Aquent Studios

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Nitin Thukral

Aquent Studios

VP of Enterprise Services and Technology Operations

Nitin Thukral is a visionary leader with over two decades of experience in driving digital transformation and accelerating technology innovation within organizations. He is passionate about creating engaging customer experiences and has a proven track record of success in leading global programs focused on emerging technologies. Nitin is a recognized expert in enterprise platforms and is committed to helping organizations leverage technology to achieve superior business outcomes.
As the VP of Digital Operations and Technology Services Delivery at Aquent Studios, Nitin oversees the software capabilities and digital experience practices. He collaborates closely with client-facing solutions teams to address the complex needs of Fortune 500 clients across key industries, including banking, insurance, retail, healthcare, pharmaceuticals, automotive, and manufacturing.

Nitin’s dynamic leadership extends to mentoring young entrepreneurs in disruptive technology and new startup ventures. He leverages his extensive thought leadership and industry experience at leading organizations such as IBM, Broadcom, and RSA to advise CIOs, CTOs, and IT leaders on their strategic priorities and technology initiatives.

Nitin is an avid learner who continually seeks new challenges. He recently earned the Google Cloud Digital Leader Certification, and has completed the AI Strategy Certificate from the Cornell Johnson Graduate School of Management and the MBA Essentials Program from The London School of Economics and Political Science.

Event Sessions

Wednesday, April 30 2025 3:55 pm | Location:

Maximizing AI’s Impact: Smarter Workflows, Less Technical Debt

Matthew Eastwood

Senior Vice President, Enterprise Infrastructure, Cloud, Telecom, Security, Developers, Channels and Enabling Technology

IDC

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Matthew Eastwood

IDC

Senior Vice President, Enterprise Infrastructure, Cloud, Telecom, Security, Developers, Channels and Enabling Technology

Event Sessions

Thursday, May 1 2025 9:40 am | Location:

Securing the Future: Adapting Infrastructure and Cloud Models for Evolving Threats

Attendees will gain insights into adapting security strategies for evolving infrastructure and cloud delivery models, ensuring robust protection while enabling innovation in AI-driven and future-ready IT environments.

Gini Wong

Head of IT

MUFG Canada

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Gini Wong

MUFG Canada

Head of IT

Gini Wong is a dynamic and seasoned IT executive with a proven track record in driving digital transformation, aligning IT strategies with business goals, and fostering a culture of innovation and inclusivity across global organizations. Highly skilled in leading cross-functional teams, nurturing talent, and building high-performing teams that thrive on collaboration and continuous improvement. Adept at managing multi-million-dollar budgets, ensuring cybersecurity compliance, and overseeing enterprise risk management. Committed to creating a supportive work environment that empowers individuals to achieve their full potential and deliver measurable value and organizational success.

Event Sessions

Wednesday, April 30 2025 11:25 am | Location:

Fireside Chat: Financial Services Case Study on Cloud, AI Adoption and Digital Transformation

Get an inside look at how a leading financial institution transformed data to the cloud and is innovating to implement AI. In this Fireside chat discussion, we’ll explore the digital evolution, from overcoming challenges to unlocking new opportunities with cloud first data. Hear firsthand how they have implemented frameworks to enhance customer experiences, optimize operations, and drive innovation. Moderated by CIO Leadership Live’s Lee Rennick, this conversation will provide IT leaders with valuable insights into building a scalable, data and AI-powered business in a complex and highly regulated industry.

Chris Goodale

Vice President, Enterprise Data & Analytics Platforms

Sun Life

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Chris Goodale

Sun Life

Vice President, Enterprise Data & Analytics Platforms

Chris Goodale is Vice President, Enterprise Data & Analytics Enablement at Sun Life, where he is focused on leveraging cutting-edge technology and expert talent to democratize data and deliver deep insights that power business strategies and create Client impact.

Chris is a seasoned and versatile leader, with +20 years of experience transforming businesses and delivering better business outcomes through data-led strategies, data management, business intelligence, analytics and AI capability development.

Working across global financial services, retail & consumer packaged goods, and spending valuable time leading AWS Cloud-based transformations for enterprise partners, Chris adeptly assesses industry trends, competitive threats and organization readiness, translating them seamlessly into practical transformative blueprints.

Along the way, Chris has been recognized as an in-demand thought leader, with experience addressing audiences in Canada, the U.S., the UK, India and China including most recently at the CDO Magazine Summit in November 2024.

Event Sessions

Wednesday, April 30 2025 1:30 pm | Location:

Transforming for an AI-Focused World: Data & Strategy for IT Leaders

Mike Hamilton

Chief Information Officer

Cloudflare

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Mike Hamilton

Cloudflare

Chief Information Officer

Mike Hamilton is the Chief Information Officer of Cloudflare, the leading connectivity cloud company on a mission to help build a better Internet. Cloudflare empowers organizations to make their employees, applications, and networks faster and more secure everywhere, while reducing complexity and cost. As CIO, Mike leads Cloudflare’s IT organization, focused on business and IT alignment in developing system architectures for Cloudflare at scale.

Mike joined Cloudflare with over 25 years experience in IT including senior leadership roles at MuleSoft, Salesforce, Databricks, and GM Cruise. As Mulesoft’s first CIO, Mike led its IT through hypergrowth into an IPO and later $6.5B acquisition by Salesforce. At Databricks, he led IT through explosive growth during the COVID pandemic. At GM Cruise, Mike managed a highly complex IT environment to support tremendous market expansion, enabling operations of hundreds of fully autonomous cars per day across multiple cities. Bringing strong experience from other high-growth technology companies, at Cloudflare Mike leads with an emphasis on business partnering with strategic and innovative approaches to scale processes across the organization.

Event Sessions

Wednesday, April 30 2025 2:30 pm | Location:

The network is still where transformation happens

Join Cloudflare’s CIO, Mike Hamilton, as he discusses how the network is still where transformation happens.

Manas Khanna

Senior Director of Engineering

Veryon

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Manas Khanna

Veryon

Senior Director of Engineering

Manas Khana, Senior Director of Engineering, Veryon. Currently Manas Khanas is a Senior Director of Engineering at Veryon focused toward Infrastructure and Operations/ Corporate IT and Cyber Security.

Event Sessions

Wednesday, April 30 2025 3:55 pm | Location:

Maximizing AI’s Impact: Smarter Workflows, Less Technical Debt

Michel Lamba

Chief Digital Officer

Quadra

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Michel Lamba

Quadra

Chief Digital Officer

Michel Lamba is a distinguished leader in the realm of digital transformation, deeply committed to pioneering innovation and strategic solutions within the ever-changing business landscape. His leadership is characterized by a profound people-first mindset, ensuring that the human aspect of digital transformation is always at the forefront of his strategic planning.

Michel’s approach is fundamentally customer-centric, emphasizing the development of digital strategies that significantly enhance productivity and operational efficiency. His extensive experience includes the successful oversight of numerous large-scale digital initiatives, where his effective collaboration across diverse teams and facilitation of seamless digital transitions have been pivotal.

As Chief Digital Officer, Michel places a high priority on cybersecurity, skillfully guiding organizations through complex challenges to establish comprehensive defenses vital for protecting IT infrastructure and the digital ecosystem.

Moreover, Michel recognizes the critical importance of exceptional experiences for customers, suppliers, and employees integrating this understanding into his digital transformation vision to exceed expectations in user experience and engagement.

Michel’s leadership is not just about meeting business objectives but also about fostering a supportive and inclusive culture. His people-first mindset is evident in his dedication to empowering his team, encouraging open communication, and nurturing talent, which has established him as a greatly respected leader in the industry.

Michel’s passion for digital innovation is relentless, continuously driving initiatives that contribute to business success. Dedicated to maintaining a leading position in digital technology and cybersecurity, he is always exploring new horizons for innovation and embracing continuous learning.

Event Sessions

Thursday, May 1 2025 1:30 pm | Location:

AI Risk Management: Security Practices Every IT Leader Must Know

Daemon Behr

Field CTO, Americas

Nutanix

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Rick Woo

Director of Cyber Resiliency

Dell Technologies

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Rick Woo

Dell Technologies

Director of Cyber Resiliency

Rick is the Director of Cyber Resiliency for Dell and is an industry expert in Data Resiliency and Cyber Recovery providing strategic guidance to organizations across North America. He has over 25+ years of experience and over a dozen industry certifications including Cloud, AI, and security. His strong empathy skills have made him a trusted consultant to executives, seasoned IT veterans, industry professionals and those new to IT.

Event Sessions

Thursday, May 1 2025 10:30 am | Location:

Increasing Resiliency: Strategies for Threat Reduction, Detection and Response

In an ever-evolving threat landscape, cybersecurity is no longer just about defense—it’s about resilience. This panel will dive into proactive strategies for reducing attacks, the latest advancements in detection and response, and essential recovery protocols to minimize downtime and damage. We will also explore how to enhance security with AI adoption to mitigates risks and ensures a proactive approach to cybersecurity in an era of constant change.

Nikki Matarazzo

Artificial Intelligence Executive

Dell Technologies

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Nikki Matarazzo

Dell Technologies

Artificial Intelligence Executive

Nikki serves as an artificial intelligence business development professional, where she is responsible for evangelizing Dell’s strategic position in the AI market with customers and partners across Canada. She is focused on helping customers develop and execute against their AI business strategies, helping them utilize both traditional and generative AI as competitive differentiators in their respective industries. This role is part of Dell’s innovative AI Business Development Team, aimed to deliver solutions to customers across the entire AI ecosystem – from data management to data centers to the far edge.

As co-lead for Women in Action North America, she is a dedicated leader, driven to help women inside and outside of the organization develop, learn, and grow. When not talking about technology with organizations or investing time in social impact initiatives with Dell, she competes in CrossFit and spends time with her wife and two dogs.

Event Sessions

Wednesday, April 30 2025 11:55 am | Location:

AI Factory Framework: Empowering AI Innovation with Dell and NVIDIA

Discover how Dell and NVIDIA are revolutionizing AI with the AI Factory framework. This session dives into the architecture and real-world use cases, such as digital humans. Explore how Dell’s Data Lakehouse streamlines data management and how the NEMO ecosystem powers everything from virtual assistants to advanced AI agents. Join us to unlock the potential of AI, driving innovation and transforming industries with powerful, scalable solutions.

Matt Jennings

Senior Vice President of Global Sales & Strategic Partnerships, Digital Business

Iron Mountain

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Matt Jennings

Iron Mountain

Senior Vice President of Global Sales & Strategic Partnerships, Digital Business

As the Senior Vice President of Global Sales & Strategic Partnerships for the Digital Business at Iron Mountain, Matt leads a dynamic and diverse team dedicated to crafting tailored solutions that align with the strategic goals of Iron Mountain’s customers.

Prior to joining Iron Mountain, Matt served as the Vice President of Global Customer Success at Microsoft. During his tenure, he led a team that drove the adoption of Microsoft’s suite of digital solutions. Matt was the Senior Vice President of Intelligent Enterprise Solutions at SAP. In this capacity, he spearheaded initiatives that integrated cutting-edge technologies into customer enterprise solutions,

Earlier in his career, Matt held senior positions at Bosch and Accenture, where he gained invaluable experience in operational excellence and strategic consulting. In addition, he was the founder and president of Utiligent and Global Tier, two successful ventures that underscored his ability to identify market opportunities and deliver solutions that meet evolving industry demands.

Event Sessions

Wednesday, April 30 2025 2:00 pm | Location:

Responsibly sourcing your data: AI’s most crucial ingredient

Enterprises struggle to leverage their exponentially growing data, with over 80% remaining “dark” and untapped due to the sheer volume, processing costs, lack of insights on what’s of value, and data trust issues. “Data debt” is the number one barrier to scaling generative AI initiatives.Iron Mountain sees the potential to meet this unmet market need with an integrated approach to data lifecycle management and transformation. They are already seeing meaningful impact across industries.Join Iron Mountain and AWS during this keynote session where they explore the key data challenges enterprises face, successful approaches for data lifecycle management and concrete examples across industries where clients have successfully transformed their data from potential to power.

Anthony Robinson

CTO

SAP Canada

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Anthony Robinson

SAP Canada

CTO

Anthony Robinson serves as the Chief Technology Officer and Head of Solution Advisory for SAP Canada, where he leads a dynamic team committed to empowering Canadian companies to achieve their business objectives. With a sharp focus on artificial intelligence and machine learning, he is at the forefront of driving technological advancements and digital transformations. Anthony has been supporting SAP customers for over 25 years, playing a pivotal role in guiding some of the company’s largest customers through their digital transformation journeys.

He has proven to them how innovative SAP solutions can enable industry specific transformation of key processes, including finance, supply chain, customer experience, asset management, etc. His extensive expertise and leadership have been instrumental in shaping the strategic direction of our customers’ technology initiatives.

Event Sessions

Wednesday, April 30 2025 2:20 pm | Location:

Secret Agent Man: Anthony Robinson reveals the secrets to launching Agentic AI within your workforce with SAP

In this engaging fireside chat with IDC contributing editor, veteran finance and technology journalist Michael Hainsworth, SAP Canada’s chief technology officer Anthony Robinson will address how Agentic AI can be deployed across your enterprise to build better business outcomes through clean centralized data, the latest innovations in artificial intelligence, and how to break-down the silos inhibiting progress.

James Sutton

Senior Solutions Architect, GenAI

NVIDIA

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James Sutton

NVIDIA

Senior Solutions Architect, GenAI

James is a senior solutions architect at NVIDIA, where he specializes in real-time inference and optimization for enterprise AI. Based in Canada, James leads strategic initiatives in the financial services sector (FSI), helping organizations like RBC leverage generative AI to solve complex business challenges. Over the past decade, he has guided industry leaders such as JPMC, CapitalOne, and Farmers Insurance on their AI adoption journeys.

Before joining NVIDIA, James gained deep expertise in MLOps and machine learning engineering through pivotal roles at Algorithmia, one of the first MLOps platforms, and DataRobot, where he served as a Principal ML Engineer. Passionate about bridging cutting-edge AI technology with practical enterprise solutions, James is committed to empowering businesses to unlock the full potential of AI.

Event Sessions

Wednesday, April 30 2025 11:55 am | Location:

AI Factory Framework: Empowering AI Innovation with Dell and NVIDIA

Mike Egli

CX Client Principal

RingCentral

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Mike Egli

RingCentral

CX Client Principal

Mike Egli is a seasoned professional in customer experience, holding the role of CX Client Principal at RingCentral. There, he spearheads the Contact Center consulting practice, dedicated to improving customer and agent interactions. With a rich 26-year background in contact center operations, including management, design, and training, Mike has enhanced communication strategies for various organizations. His work, which has added value to prominent names such as American Express, Amazon, Nintendo, and Blue Cross Blue Shield, is underpinned by his master’s degree from the University of Oregon. A respected figure in his field, Mike’s down-to-earth approach and commitment to his role have made him a go-to leader in the contact center space

Event Sessions

Wednesday, April 30 2025 2:35 pm | Location:

How IT leaders are leveraging GenAI for engaging customer and employee experiences

Cutting friction, boosting loyalty, and freeing teams to focus on higher‑value work is the promise of GenAI. Join RingCentral’s Mike Egli in an engaging and entertaining fireside chat with IDC contributing editor, veteran CTV finance and tech reporter Michael Hainsworth as they discuss the next wave of intelligent communications. In this fast‑paced session you’ll discover how GenAI cloud‑native platforms empower IT leaders to modernise customer (CX) and employee (EX) experiences at scale. Expect real‑world success stories, a clear framework for spotting high‑impact use cases, and guidance on securing executive buy‑in with hard ROI.

Gregory Pierce

Senior Technology Leader

AWS

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Gregory Pierce

AWS

Senior Technology Leader

Gregory Pierce is a senior technology leader at Amazon Web Services (AWS) with over 20 years of experience driving innovation across AI, gaming, blockchain, fintech, and cloud-native platforms. He leads high-performing architecture teams and serves as an executive sponsor for transformative industry initiatives. A published author on AI and game development, Gregory is recognized for blending technical excellence with strategic vision. He holds a bachelor’s in Computer Science from Xavier University of Louisiana and an MBA in Global Business from Georgia Tech.

Event Sessions

Wednesday, April 30 2025 2:00 pm | Location:

Responsibly sourcing your data: AI’s most crucial ingredient

Ryan Narinesingh

Director, Region Sales

Veeam

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Steve Pitcher

Sales Consultant & Security Engineer

Mid-Range, A Service Express Company

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Steve Pitcher

Mid-Range, A Service Express Company

Sales Consultant & Security Engineer

Steve is a world-renowned security expert and public speaker with deep expertise in IT security and risk management. As a Sales Consultant and Security Engineer who has spent his entire professional career on the IBM i platform, he is dedicated to finding elegant, cost-effective, and practical solutions for organizations. With decades of experience in enterprise security, Steve is a trusted advisor known for his insightful approach to safeguarding critical systems. He has also been recognized as an IBM Champion since 2011 for his contributions to the tech community.

Event Sessions

Thursday, May 1 2025 10:50 am | Location:

The Security Dilemma: Managing Legacy Systems to Secure Business innovation and value

In an era of rapid technological advancement, many organizations face a critical challenge: balancing the necessity of maintaining legacy systems with the growing risks they present to security and operational efficiency. This panel will explore the complexities of managing outdated infrastructure while safeguarding business value.

Join Steve Pitcher, Sales Consultant & Security Engineer at Service Express alongside Lee Rennick, VP, Tech Evangelist from IDC as they delve into key topics, including:
• The unique vulnerabilities and threats posed by legacy systems.
• Strategies for integrating modern security measures into outdated environments.
• The cost-benefit analysis of system modernization versus maintenance.
• Roadmaps for transitioning from legacy systems to future-proof technologies.
• Emerging tools and methodologies to secure critical systems during upgrades.

Attendees will gain actionable insights into navigating the security dilemma, ensuring legacy systems remain an asset rather than a liability. This discussion is essential for IT leaders, security professionals, and decision-makers striving to protect their organizations while embracing innovation.

Lee Rennick

Vice President, Strategic Programming & Influencer Engagement

IDC

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Lee Rennick

IDC

Vice President, Strategic Programming & Influencer Engagement

Lee Rennick is the Vice President, Tech Evangelist at IDC, where she hosts CIO Leadership Live in Canada, the UK and US. She interviews senior technology leaders to discuss leadership, current topics, and technology trends for weekly interviews on cio.com. She participates in events, moderates round tables and writes blogs to cover technology industry topics. Lee is passionate about DEI&A, women in leadership and supports Hackergal a charitable organization whose vision is to pave the way for a technology industry that is diverse and inclusive of girls and underrepresented groups across Canada. She also is a Leader for the Foundry ERG group, I Stand with Her. Lee lives on a farm, and has horses, goats, chickens and bees, and a llama named Poppy.

Event Sessions

Thursday, May 1 2025 10:50 am | Location:

The Security Dilemma: Managing Legacy Systems to Secure Business innovation and value

Thursday, May 1 2025 10:30 am | Location:

Increasing Resiliency: Strategies for Threat Reduction, Detection and Response

Wednesday, April 30 2025 2:00 pm | Location:

Responsibly sourcing your data: AI’s most crucial ingredient

Wednesday, April 30 2025 1:30 pm | Location:

Transforming for an AI-Focused World: Data & Strategy for IT Leaders

Wednesday, April 30 2025 11:25 am | Location:

Fireside Chat: Financial Services Case Study on Cloud, AI Adoption and Digital Transformation

Wednesday, April 30 2025 10:30 am | Location:

Welcome to FutureIT

Our hosts welcome you to Day 1 of FutureIT Toronto. Setting the stage for the program, they’ll provide an overview of the strategic insights and tech trends you can expect to hear about during the day.

Andrew Shaw

Principal Solutions Engineer

Perforce Delphix

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Shane Schick

Emcee & Host

Contributing Editor

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Shane Schick

Contributing Editor

Emcee & Host

Shane Schick tells stories that help people innovate, and to manage the change innovation brings.

As a content marketing consultant, Shane has helped organizations ranging from the world’s most recognized technology brands to the smallest agencies and startups to tell more authentic and engaging stories about the communities they serve.

Event Sessions

Thursday, May 1 2025 1:30 pm | Location:

AI Risk Management: Security Practices Every IT Leader Must Know

Thursday, May 1 2025 12:00 pm | Location:

The Evolving Role of Security in IT: From Silo to Shared Leadership

Allice Shandler

Sr. Director, Events – Americas

IDC

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Allice Shandler

IDC

Sr. Director, Events – Americas

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.

Event Sessions

Thursday, May 1 2025 2:00 pm | Location:

Closing Remarks

Thursday, May 1 2025 10:10 am | Location:

Guided Networking Exercise

Build professional connections during this stress-free guided networking time and learn about your fellow event attendees. Expect to find some speakers and IDC Analysts joining you during this time to network and answer questions candidly.

Wednesday, April 30 2025 4:25 pm | Location:

Closing Remarks

Enjoy drinks and snacks and join us for this final chance to mix and mingle with your new friends and contacts while reflecting on an incredible time at FutureIT.

Wednesday, April 30 2025 11:10 am | Location:

Guided Networking Exercise

Wednesday, April 30 2025 10:30 am | Location:

Welcome to FutureIT

Tips and takeaways shared with our attendees

Helpful and unhelpful metrics that measure results

New solutions for cloud, security, collaboration tools, and more

Topline results from actual case studies of successful IT leadership strategies.

Overcoming common challenges on a digital journey

Partnership opportunities

Our partners are an integral part of the event experience

Don’t miss the opportunity to join the conversation at a leading cybersecurity conference, where you can showcase your brand and solutions to IT decision-makers seeking to stay ahead in a rapidly evolving workspace.

Your organization can take the stage to connect with Canadian CIOs, CTOs, IT leaders, and vetted IT decision makers, across all industries in Canada.

Leverage your valuable solutions and thought leadership to:

Help organizations automate routine tasks
Develop the strategies to avoid employee burnout and quiet quitting
Enhance digital experiences for front-line workers and improve productivity
Help management create meaning for every role on their team

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Knowledge Hub

Identity Security 2024: Mapping the Threats and Goals

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Ransomware in EMEA – The Threats and Defenses

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The Critical Role of Governments in EU Cyber-Resilience

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Venue

Marriott Downtown at CF Toronto Eaton Centre

525 Bay Street,Toronto,
Ontario, Canada, M5G 2L2

The Marriott Downtown at CF Toronto Eaton Centre is a premium hotel and event venue located in the vibrant downtown core, steps away from Toronto’s iconic attractions and shopping destinations.

Nestled between Bay Street and Yonge Street, this modern venue is directly connected to the CF Toronto Eaton Centre. Enter through the main lobby at 525 Bay Street, and enjoy convenient access to elegant event spaces, exceptional dining, and world-class accommodations, making it the ideal location for the FutureIT Toronto 2025 tech conference.

The Marriott Downtown at CF Toronto Eaton Centre is conveniently located near top attractions like the Eaton Centre, Nathan Phillips Square, and Toronto City Hall. The Royal Ontario Museum, Kensington Market, St. Lawrence Market, Ripley’s Aquarium, AGO, and the Distillery District are all nearby. For a lakeside view, the Harbourfront Centre is just a 15-minute walk away.

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Directions

Subway and Streetcar

The Marriott Downtown is conveniently accessible via the Dundas subway station on the Yonge-University Line. The east-west 505 Dundas Street streetcar also stops nearby at Bay Street. For more details, view the TTC routes here.

GO Train

The hotel is a 15-minute walk north from Union Station via Bay Street. For those arriving by GO Train, head north on Bay Street past Queen Street, and the hotel entrance will be on your right. For more details, view the GO Transit schedules here.

Walking

The Marriott Downtown is located within a short walking distance from many downtown landmarks and major hotels. It is directly connected to the CF Toronto Eaton Centre and PATH, Toronto’s underground walkway system linking numerous downtown buildings. For more information on Toronto’s PATH, click here.

Driving

Drivers can access the hotel easily from the Gardiner Expressway by exiting at Yonge/Bay/York (eastbound) or Jarvis (westbound). Follow signs to Bay Street, and the hotel will be on your left just past Dundas Street. Parking is available on-site.

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Parking

The map shows the location of nearby parking garages.

P1 – YONGE-DUNDAS SQUARE GARAGE

Located at 33 Dundas Street East, this garage is a short walk to the Marriott Downtown and CF Toronto Eaton Centre.

P2 – MARRIOTT DOWNTOWN AT CF TORONTO EATON CENTRE PARKING GARAGE

On-site parking is available at the hotel. Contact the hotel for details regarding availability and fees.

P3 – EATON CENTRE – LOT #433

Enter from Bay Street or Yonge Street. This garage is connected to the CF Toronto Eaton Centre.

P4 – CF TORONTO EATON CENTRE PARKING

Additional parking is available at various entrances throughout the Eaton Centre complex. Visit the Eaton Centre website for updated rates and details.

P5 – TORONTO EATON CENTRE – LOT #434

Another parking option available near the CF Toronto Eaton Centre. Visit the Eaton Centre for more information on entrance points and fees.

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