From Vision to Value: A Practical Guide to Deploying AI in the Enterprise

Executive Dinner

From Vision to Value: A Practical Guide to Deploying AI in the Enterprise

June 4, 2026 5:30 pm | Alexander’s Steakhouse at ONE65 | San Francisco

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An AI-ready data center isn’t just about deploying the latest hardware. According to IDC, the most successful organizations are those that take a holistic approach, integrating advanced cooling, unified monitoring, and automation to manage complexity and drive efficiency. 

A peer-to-peer dinner roundtable

Dell, NVIDIA, and IDC will examine how enterprises are translating AI ambition into measurable outcomes through scalable, future-ready data center strategies:

• Understand what “AI-ready” really means for your data center and how to assess your current readiness.

• Learn how to prioritize investments across compute, power, cooling, and automation to maximize business impact.

• Discover proven approaches to managing rising energy demands while meeting sustainability and compliance goals.

• Gain insights into overcoming common challenges such as power constraints, skills shortages, and operational complexity.

What To Expect

An executive dinner led by a skilled moderator

An intimate gathering of senior IT leaders from diverse industries, grappling with similar issues

A secure, private conversation open only to a carefully vetted group

Agenda

From Vision to Value: A Practical Guide to Deploying AI in the Enterprise

One Day Event

5:30 pm

Networking Reception

A private reception bringing together senior executives and industry analysts to connect, exchange perspectives, and set context for the evening’s discussion.

6:00 pm

Dinner & Discussion

A moderated, off‑the‑record discussion over dinner focused on real‑world execution challenges, emerging industry priorities, and their implications for enterprise leaders.

8:00 pm

Event Concludes

The evening concludes with brief closing remarks and informal follow‑up conversations, reinforcing key takeaways and ongoing peer engagement.

Speakers

Alessandro Perilli

Alessandro Perilli

Vice President, Enterprise AI Strategies

IDC

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Helen O’Sullivan

Helen O’Sullivan

AI Solutions

Dell Technologies

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Venue

Alexander’s Steakhouse

3rd floor of ONE65

165 O’Farrell St, San Francisco, CA 94102

Partner

Sponsored By

IDC Virtual Roundtable in Partnership with Arrow & River Point on May 28, 2026

Virtual Roundtable

Enterprise-Grade Secrets Management: Raising the Bar for Resilience

May 28, 2026 10:00 am PDT / 1:00 pm EDT

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Secrets management is becoming a unified, enterprise-wide discipline focused on automation, governance, and resilience. Ad hoc and open-source tools create gaps, pushing organizations toward centralized platforms with full visibility and control. This shift is key to reducing risk, ensuring compliance, and maintaining continuity.

Arrow, River Point, and IDC will explore the critical role of enterprise-grade secrets management in building resilient, scalable security architectures.

• Understand the risks of secrets sprawl and fragmented policy enforcement in hybrid and multi-cloud environments.

• Learn how unified secrets management platforms automate detection, rotation, and certificate life cycle management across code, infrastructure, and runtime.

• Examine strategies for achieving high availability and minimizing the risk of credential exposure, even as environments scale.

• Discuss the organizational and technical shifts required to move from developer-centric tools to enterprise-wide security standards.

What To Expect

A live video meeting led by a skilled host/moderator

An intimate gathering of senior leaders from diverse industries, grappling with similar issues

A secure, private conversation open only to a carefully vetted group (no recording, no playback)

Session Focus Areas

•  Secrets Sprawl and Risk Exposure​

•  Unified Secrets Lifecycle Management​

•  Policy Enforcement and Governance​

•  High Availability and Resilience​

•  Developer Experience vs. Enterprise Security​

•  Transitioning to Enterprise-Grade Platforms

Speakers

Katie Norton

Katie Norton

Research Manager, DevSecOps and Software Supply Chain Security

IDC

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Frank Welder

Frank Welder

Technical Solutions Architect for Data, AI and Automation Solutions

Arrow Electronics, Inc.

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Bobby Reddy

Bobby Reddy

Technical Sales Leader and Solutions Architect

Arrow ECS / IBM Division

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Scott Shulman

Scott Shulman

Automation and FinOps Evangelist

Arrow Electronics, Inc.

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Kevin Tuffner

Kevin Tuffner

Head – AI GTM & Solutions

River Point Technology

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Partner

Sponsored By

IDC Executive Dinner in Dallas, in partnership with FPT on May 19, 2026

The Capital Grille – Uptown

Executive Dinner

Scaling Agentic AI: From Experimentation to Enterprise Value Through Modernization and Trust

May 19, 2026 6:00 pm CDT

The Capital Grille – Uptown
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Agentic AI is set to transform business models, but fewer than 15% of organizations have scaled beyond pilots due to legacy infrastructure and governance challenges. IDC finds that modernization and robust data governance are essential for unlocking measurable AI value. Sustainable adoption depends on aligning technology, trust, workforce readiness and outcome-driven measurement to realize enterprise-wide impact​.

A peer-to-peer dinner roundtable

FPT and IDC will explore how agentic AI, modernization, and robust data governance are converging to drive enterprise innovation. Join a strategic dialogue with industry leaders and peers to benchmark your AI journey, share challenges, and identify practical next steps for maximizing ROI and competitive advantage:

•  Scaling agentic AI from experimentation to enterprise-wide impact.

• Modernization strategies that accelerate AI readiness and value.

• Measuring and communicating AI ROI to boards and stakeholders.

• Embedding data governance and trust in AI-first operating models.

• Key challenges for workforce transformation

What To Expect

An executive dinner led by a skilled moderator

An intimate gathering of senior IT leaders from diverse industries, grappling with similar issues

A secure, private conversation open only to a carefully vetted group (no recording, no playback)

Agenda

IDC Executive Dinner in Dallas, in partnership with FPT on May 19, 2026

One Day Event

6:00 pm

Networking Reception

A private reception bringing together senior executives and industry analysts to connect, exchange perspectives, and set context for the evening’s discussion.

6:30 pm

Dinner & Discussion

A moderated, off‑the‑record discussion over dinner focused on real‑world execution challenges, emerging industry priorities, and their implications for enterprise leaders.

8:30 pm

Dinner Concludes

The evening concludes with brief closing remarks and informal follow‑up conversations, reinforcing key takeaways and ongoing peer engagement.

Speakers

Shari Lava

Shari Lava

Group Vice-President, AI, Data, and Automation

IDC

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Pravin Tiwari

Pravin Tiwari

Executive VP & BU Head

FPT USA Corporation

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Hoan Nguyen Khai

Hoan Nguyen Khai

Software Senior Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer, Americas Chief Executive Officer

FPT Corporation

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Venue

The Capital Grille – Uptown

500 Crescent Ct. Dallas, TX 75201

Wine Room

Partner

Sponsored By

IDC Executive Dinner in New York, in partnership with Dell & AMD on May 14, 2026

May 14, 2026 5:30 pm Benjamin Prime Steakhouse

IDC Executive Dinner in New York, in partnership with Dell & AMD

From Vision to Value: A Practical Guide to Realizing an AI-Ready Data Center

May 14, 2026 5:30 pm Benjamin Prime Steakhouse
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An AI-ready data center isn’t just about deploying the latest hardware. According to IDC, the most successful organizations are those that take a holistic approach, integrating advanced cooling, unified monitoring, and automation to manage complexity and drive efficiency. 

A peer-to-peer dinner roundtable

Dell, AMD, and IDC will examine how enterprises are translating AI ambition into measurable outcomes through scalable, future-ready data center strategies:

• Understand what “AI-ready” really means for your data center and how to assess your current readiness.

• Learn how to prioritize investments across compute, power, cooling, and automation to maximize business impact.

• Discover proven approaches to managing rising energy demands while meeting sustainability and compliance goals.

• Gain insights into overcoming common challenges such as power constraints, skills shortages, and operational complexity.

What To Expect

An executive dinner led by a skilled moderator

An intimate gathering of senior IT leaders from diverse industries, grappling with similar issues

A secure, private conversation open only to a carefully vetted group (no recording, no playback)

Agenda

IDC Executive Dinner in New York, in partnership with Dell & AMD on May 14, 2026

Day 0

5:30 pm

Networking Reception

A private reception bringing together senior executives and industry analysts to connect, exchange perspectives, and set context for the evening’s discussion.

6:00 pm

Dinner & Discussion

A moderated, off‑the‑record discussion over dinner focused on real‑world execution challenges, emerging industry priorities, and their implications for enterprise leaders.

8:00 pm

Event Concludes

The evening concludes with brief closing remarks and informal follow‑up conversations, reinforcing key takeaways and ongoing peer engagement.

Speakers

Rick Villars

Rick Villars

Group Vice President, World Wide Research

IDC

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Vinny Scotto

Vinny Scotto

AI Solutions

Dell Technologies

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Venue

Benjamin Prime Steakhouse

23 E 40th St, New York, NY 10016

Partner

Sponsored By

IDC Executive Dinner in New York, in partnership with AWS & ServiceNow on May 14, 2026

May 14, 2026 5:30 pm Benjamin Prime Steakhouse

IDC Executive Dinner in New York, in partnership with AWS & ServiceNow

From Readiness to Realization: Overcoming Barriers to Enterprise-Scale AI

May 14, 2026 5:30 pm Benjamin Prime Steakhouse
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Enterprises are at a turning point in AI adoption, but many struggle to achieve real value due to fragmentation and governance gaps. Security, privacy, and governance are now the main barriers to scaling. To succeed, organizations must embed AI into operations through unified platforms and strong governance.

A peer-to-peer dinner roundtable

AWS, ServiceNow, and IDC will explore how leading enterprises are moving beyond AI experimentation to deliver measurable business outcomes at scale, highlighting how unified AI foundations are accelerating innovation and compliance while addressing key barriers to adoption:​

• Uncover practical frameworks for assessing and accelerating your organization’s AI maturity.​

• Learn best practices for integrating AI into workflows and data fabrics.​

• Understand how unified governance frameworks enable responsible, scalable AI.​

• Get step-by-step guidance for moving from POC to production at cloud scale.​

What To Expect

An executive dinner led by a skilled moderator

An intimate gathering of senior IT leaders from diverse industries, grappling with similar issues

A secure, private conversation open only to a carefully vetted group (no recording, no playback)

Agenda

IDC Executive Dinner in New York, in partnership with AWS & ServiceNow on May 14, 2026

Day 0

5:30 pm

Networking Reception

A private reception bringing together senior executives and industry analysts to connect, exchange perspectives, and set context for the evening’s discussion.

6:00 pm

Dinner & Discussion

A moderated, off‑the‑record discussion over dinner focused on real‑world execution challenges, emerging industry priorities, and their implications for enterprise leaders.

8:00 pm

Event Concludes

The evening concludes with brief closing remarks and informal follow‑up conversations, reinforcing key takeaways and ongoing peer engagement.

Speakers

Alessandro Perilli

Alessandro Perilli

Vice President, Enterprise AI Strategies

IDC

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John Licata

John Licata

Innovation Officer

ServiceNow

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Venue

Benjamin Prime Steakhouse

23 E 40th St, New York, NY 10016

Partner

Sponsored By

AWARDS

Nominate IT Teams for the 2026 CIO Awards Canada

IDC CIO Awards Canada recognizes outstanding IT innovation, celebrating Canadian organizations and their teams that leverage technology to drive business success. These prestigious technology awards honor those who create a competitive advantage, streamline operations, foster growth, and enhance customer relationships. Winning is a mark of enterprise excellence—an achievement the entire team can take pride in.

 

We are thrilled to be celebrating the 2026 CIO Awards winners at our in-person ceremony on November 19, 2026, at Delta Hotels Toronto, recognizing their contributions to Canada’s technology and innovation landscape.

To be recognized among Canada’s top technology awards, organizations must showcase excellence in two key areas:

  • IT Innovation – Demonstrating how your team leveraged CIO tech to drive new ways of doing business, whether internally or externally.

  • Business Value Delivery – Providing measurable impact, supported by data, that highlights how your project has improved business results.

Earning an IDC CIO Award means standing out in the Canadian tech landscape for groundbreaking achievements in IT.

Eligibility Criteria

Earning an IDC CIO Award means standing out in the Canadian technology landscape for groundbreaking achievements in IT. To be eligible for consideration, submissions must meet the following criteria:

  • Projects must have commenced no earlier than June 1, 2024, be at least in a pilot stage, and have already delivered early results
  • Only one winning submission per organization will be selected

Award Highlights 2025

FAQs

  • When is the nomination deadline?

    All nominations must be submitted by May 29, 2026 at 11.59 PM ET.

  • Who can apply?

    Technology leaders, directors and executives, other qualified team members, as well as internal or external PR and marketing representatives, with a primary business presence in Canada may submit applications:

    Technology vendors can submit:

    • An internal IT project or initiative
    • A customer’s project or initiative that utilizes their product. This requires permission from the customer and contact information for the customer’s technology executive. Please note: If this entry wins, the customer will be named the award winner, not your technology vendor company.

    Technology vendors cannot submit:

    • Any product or service they sell to external IT customers or clients. These entries will be disqualified.
  • Is there a fee to apply?

    Yes, there is a $75 CAD fee to apply online via credit card.

  • How are judges selected?

    The judges are a selection of senior executives and editors from IDC Canada executives and analysts.

  • How are the entries judged?

    Judging is based solely on the information submitted in this online application. Due to the high volume of applications, we are unable to review any additional materials. To be selected for an IDC CIO Canada Award, you must demonstrate excellence in two main areas:

    • Technology innovation: The extent to which your organization used IT in a new way or enabled new ways of doing business, whether internally or externally.
    • Business value delivery: The measurable impact, backed up by supporting data, that your project has had on your organization’s business results.
  • What are the requirements to accept the award?

    If your company is selected as an award winner, a member of the nominated company will need to formally acknowledge and accept the award within one week of receiving the notification. This acceptance must be made via the online award acceptance page. If you do not complete this step, you will forfeit your award and another winner from the pool of finalists will be selected.

  • Are application submissions confidential?

    Yes, all application submissions are confidential during the judging phase. Event operations staff and the judging panel will view them in confidence to determine the winners.

  • Will I receive feedback about my submission?

    No feedback will be given on submissions.

  • What format should attachments be?

    Supporting documents can be uploaded in PDF, JPG or PNG formats only.

  • Want to preview the nomination submission form?

    View the full questionnaire here Nomination Questionaire Preview

AI & Data Summit San Francisco

AI & Data Summit San Francisco

Unlocking the Power of Data and AI

4 Jun 2026 | Convene 100 Stockton (Union Square) 5th Floor

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Building Intelligence that Creates Real Value​

The IDC AI and Data Summit is the premier event for senior technology and business executives driving artificial intelligence and data strategies across the region. Designed for CDOs, Heads of Data, and AI and innovation leaders, this full-day event delivers high-impact insights and actionable strategies focused on organizations’ top priorities: scaling AI adoption, ensuring data quality and governance, and navigating complex digital regulation and readiness.

 

 

 

IDC’s analysts and industry experts will guide you on how to build future-ready data architectures, operationalize AI responsibly, and drive measurable business impact. Through keynote sessions, panels, and collaborative discussions, this event provides US’s leaders with the tools and frameworks to transform AI and data into a foundation for innovation, resilience, and growth.

Expert Perspectives

Hear from global thought leaders, visionary CIOs, and celebrity speakers redefining technology, leadership, and innovation across the region.

9:40 am

Agentic AI at Scale: Accelerating Innovation While Managing Risk

Agentic AI is unlocking new levels of enterprise innovation by enabling autonomous decision-making and adaptive workflows at scale. Balancing this potential with robust risk management is essential for ensuring trust, compliance, and sustainable value as organizations operationalize agentic systems across critical functions.

Alessandro Perilli | IDC

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Alessandro Perilli

As organizations accelerate investment in AI and data-driven transformation, many face a readiness gap: while 89% have revamped their data strategies to support Generative AI, only 26% have deployed these solutions at scale, and a mere 12% feel their infrastructure is ready for autonomous AI workflows. Further, the growth of unstructured data (projected at ~22% CAGR) underscores that quality and context across all data types is now mission critical.

These challenges demand that leaders transform data into a trusted strategic asset while embedding ethics, transparency, and resilience into AI initiatives.

Our Partners

Enterprise use of AI is undergoing a rapid shift, marked not only by significant advances in generative, agentic, and composite AI technologies but also by a recalibration of how enterprises are approaching AI technology implementation for business value.

Sovereignty and control over AI infrastructure are becoming strategic priorities, especially in response to geopolitical and regulatory pressures. The rise of AI factories and AI-native businesses signals a future where automation, agility, and data-driven decision-making redefine operational efficiency and competitive advantage.

Venue

Address:  40 O’Farrell Street, San Francisco, CA 94108

Convene 100 Stockton is located in the heart of San Francisco’s Union Square neighborhood.

Convene 100 Stockton (Union Square) 5th Floor

The location celebrates the city’s illustrious weather phenomenon “Karl, the Fog”” with an etherial statement light fixture as well as reflective art and decor. The design is reminiscent of the surrounding landmarked architecture and coastal contemporary elements, including dramatic natural light, stonework, warm woods, and lush greenery. Convene 100 Stockton provides a white box space allowing for client and event branding opportunities, in-house catering with customization options and dining private to each event, in-room A/V technology supported by an on-site team, and dedicated hospitality resources.

The location is conveniently adjacent to several paid parking garages and is easily accessible via public transportation.

Knowledge Hub

FutureScape 2026: Unlocking innovation beyond productivity

Agentic AI is redefining value creation beyond efficiency, reshaping business models, industry boundaries, and competitive advantage.

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AI-mediated buying journeys: How buyers decide who’s worth their time

As AI agents reshape B2B discovery, buyers filter vendors by proof, fit, and trust. Learn what signals actually move deals forward in AI-mediated journeys

Read more

Agentic AI is critical infrastructure

Agentic AI is becoming critical infrastructure. Learn why delegating authority to AI systems changes enterprise risk and what CIOs and CISOs must govern.

Read more

Join Us!

Don’t miss the AI & Data Summit San Francisco—Building Intelligence that Creates Real Value​.

Register Now

Agenda

Agenda

Date: October 14, 2026

All times are listed in Pacific Standard Time.

AI & Data Summit Vancouver

One Day Event

8:30 am

Registration and Networking Breakfast

Informal networking and welcome, setting the tone for a strategic day.

9:00 am

IDC Greetings and Welcome

Summit Chair introduces the event’s strategic themes and objectives.

Keynote
9:15 am

IDC Keynote: Agentic AI at Scale: Accelerating Innovation While Managing Risk

How organizations are deploying agentic AI to drive rapid innovation, while navigating complex regulatory requirements around data privacy, security, and ethical AI

Bob Parker | IDC

Senior Vice President, Enterprise Applications, Data Intelligence, Services, and Industry Research

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Bob Parker
10:00 am

Sponsor Keynote #1: Driving Business Value with AI & Data

Time off to think, network and share insights.

11:15 am

Panel Discussion: Data as a Strategic Asset

Discuss balancing governance, compliance, innovation and business value.

12:00 pm

End-User Case Study #1

Scaling AI in Financial Services – From Pilot to Production.

12:30 pm

Networking Lunch

1:30 pm

Sponsor Keynote #2: Future-Proofing Data Architectures for AI

Sponsor explores hybrid cloud, data pipelines, and sovereignty.

2:15 pm

End-User Case Study #2

AI for Healthcare Innovation: Delivering Patient Outcomes with Trust and Compliance.

2:45 pm

Afternoon Coffee Break

Time off to think, network and share insights.

3:15 pm

Fireside Chat: The Human Side of AI and Data

Discuss on skills, culture, and change.

4:00 pm

Interactive Roundtables

Small group discussions on governance, scaling, and architectures.

4:45 pm

IDC’s Wrap-Up

Summarize insights and set expectations for the next day.

5:15 pm

Network Reception

Join Us!

Don’t miss the AI & Data Summit 2026 Vancouver—Building Intelligence that Creates Real Value​.

Register Now

CIO Summit New York

CIO Summit New York

The Rise of Agentic Systems

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Modernize. Secure. Innovate. Lead with the power of Agentic-AI

The IDC CIO Summit 2026 is the premier event for senior technology and business executives shaping enterprise strategy and digital leadership. Designed for CIOs, CTOs, and senior IT and transformation leaders, this full-day event delivers high-impact insights and actionable strategies focused on today’s top priorities: technology modernization, resilience, risk management, AI-driven innovation, and delivering measurable business value in an era of constant disruption.

 

IDC’s analysts and industry experts will guide you on how to architect adaptive technology foundations, reduce technical debt, and operationalize AI (including Agentic AI) responsibly and at scale, while aligning digital strategies with business outcomes. Through keynotes, panels, and collaborative discussions, the Summit provides CIOs with the frameworks, benchmarks, and leadership tools to navigate disruption, govern AI innovation, and drive long-term, sustainable enterprise transformation.

Expert Perspectives

Hear from global thought leaders, visionary CIOs, and celebrity speakers redefining technology, leadership, and innovation across the region.

9:30 am

Scaling AI for the Agentic Future: Closing the Enterprise Gaps

Scaling AI for the agentic future requires organizations to move beyond isolated pilots and fragmented automation, embracing systems capable of autonomous decision-making and continuous learning. While 40% of enterprises are already investing in agentic AI and another 44% are piloting use cases, significant gaps remain in governance, talent, infrastructure, and business alignment. Closing these gaps demands a holistic approach: robust data governance, upskilling the workforce for AI-driven roles, modernizing IT architectures, and embedding responsible AI practices across the enterprise. As agentic AI is projected to account for more than 26% of worldwide IT budget growth by 2029, CIOs must ensure that scaling AI delivers measurable business value, operational resilience, and sustainable innovation.

Meredith Whalen | IDC

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Meredith Whalen

As U.S. organizations intensify digital investment, CIOs are confronting a multifaceted mandate: modernizing legacy systems, controlling technical debt, embedding cybersecurity and regulatory compliance, and preparing their workforce for increasingly automated, AI-driven operations. Global digital transformation spend is projected to exceed $4 trillion by 2027, reinforcing the scale and urgency of this shift.

 

Yet the next frontier is already here: Agentic AI. Systems capable of autonomous decision-making, task execution, and continuous learning. IDC estimates that agentic AI will account for more than 26% of worldwide IT budget growth between 2025 and 2029, with expenditures reaching $1.3 trillion by 2029. Also, according to IDC’s 2025 research, 40% of organizations are already investing in Agentic AI, with another 44% testing or piloting use cases. CIOs are now tasked with governing this wave of automation, balancing innovation with control, and rethinking architectures, skills, and policies to harness AI safely and strategically.

Our Partners

The future CIO will guide organizations into the agentic AI era. The CIO’s success depends on modernizing IT infrastructure, reducing technical debt, and fostering human-AI collaboration. CIOs will also lead the development of AI value playbooks to measure efficiency, growth, and innovation.

In multinational organizations, CIOs must prioritize resilience in response to regional sovereignty demands and geopolitical shifts, increasing investments in modular, sovereign-ready IT environments.

Venue

Convene – 101 Park Avenue (Midtown)

Address: 101 Park Ave, New York, NY 10017

 

Convene at 101 Park Avenue is located near Grand Central at the corner of 41st Street and Park Avenue in midtown Manhattan near the following subway stations:

Nearby Parking:

Quik Park 101 Park Ave (41st & Park Ave) (212) 661-7493
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Nearby Bus Stations:

Madison Ave & E 40-41 St

E 43rd St & Park Ave

E 42nd St & Park Ave

Port Authority Bus Terminal

Nearby Train Stations:

Grand Central Terminal

Penn Station

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42nd St – Bryant Park

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Knowledge Hub

CIO readiness in the face of the Middle East war: From disruption to resilience

How CIOs should prepare for geopolitical disruption. IDC outlines resilience priorities, scenario planning, and operational readiness strategies

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The CIO Imperative: Six Priorities for the AI-Fueled Organization

CIOs who proactively do and align AI with business priorities will shape their organization’s future, those who hesitate risk being left behind.

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Dispelling the myth of a silver bullet in sovereign AI

Sovereign AI is not one-size-fits-all. Learn how leaders are balancing control, innovation, and hybrid deployment strategies in a fragmented world.

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Why Attend?

Why Attend?

Success requires more than technology investments. It demands resilience, trust, leadership, and the ability to align IT strategy with enterprise priorities. As emerging technologies like AI and intelligent agents reshape business models and decision-making, the CIO role is evolving into one of the most critical leadership positions for driving sustainable, innovation-driven growth.

Why Attend?

Event Highlights & Key Topics

Data Value Reinvention in the Age of AI

Organizations are shifting from thinking about “using AI” to “leveraging data for AI value,” integrating data maturity practices like cataloging, lineage, and observability to fuel model performance and business impact.

Scaling AI: From Pilot to Enterprise Deployment

Moving beyond experimentation, leaders create robust MLOps pipelines, governance frameworks, and change strategies to embed AI into core operations at scale with sustainability and reliability.

Trust, Transparency and Responsible AI

Embedding fairness, bias mitigation, auditability, and explainability across the AI lifecycle helps build user confidence, regulatory alignment, and long-term trust in intelligent systems.

Data Sovereignty, Governance and Interoperability

Balancing data residency, regulatory constraints, and cross-border flow requires hybrid cloud strategies, shared governance models, and interoperable architectures that meet business needs.

Generative and Agentic AI: The Next Frontier

As generative and agentic models go beyond assistance, leaders focus on guardrails, cost/risk trade-offs, hybrid model design, and alignment with existing AI systems.

Infrastructure Evolution: Edge, Cloud and AI Platforms

Deploying AI at scale depends on modern, flexible infrastructure spanning edge and cloud, optimized for latency, throughput, cost, sovereignty, and workload distribution.

Business Value and ROI from AI & Data

Translating AI and data experiments into measurable business outcomes demands clear KPI frameworks, strong business cases, and scalable use cases tied to financial value.

People, Culture and AI Readiness

Success requires preparing teams with AI literacy, reskilling, cross-functional collaboration, and leadership that navigates resistance and embeds data-driven habits into daily workflows.

Ecosystems, Partnerships and Innovation Models

Advancing AI and data at scale entails co-innovation via startup alliances, consortia, vendor collaborations, open data spaces, and shared platforms that accelerate adoption.