2021 Forbes CIO Summit Series – Episode 3

2021 Forbes CIO Summit Series – Episode 3

May 20, 2021, 1 - 2:45 p.m. ET - Virtual Event

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Turbocharging Growth Through Data-Driven Insights And Bold Innovation

 

As the global economy starts to recover from the pandemic, companies will look to turbocharge revenue growth. By applying machine learning and artificial intelligence to big data, leaders can derive the vital insights needed to spot new market opportunities and to delight existing customers with new products and services.

 

Join us to hear how forward-thinking CIOs are harnessing big data, AI and new ways of working to drive exciting innovations.

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2021 Forbes CIO Summit Series – Episode 3

2021 Forbes CIO Summit Series – Episode 3

During this episode, executives discussed how advanced technologies like data analytics and artificial intelligence helps companies improve their financial outlook by facilitating innovation and identifying top talent.

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Speakers

Dr. Robert Cialdini

Dr. Robert Cialdini

Behavioral Scientist & New York Times author of "Influence" and "Pre-Suasion"


INFLUENCE AT WORK®

Mike  McNamara

Mike McNamara

EVP & CIO


Target

George Llado

George Llado

SVP & CIO


Alexion Pharmaceuticals

Amala Duggirala

Amala Duggirala

SEVP & Chief Operations and Technology Officer


Regions Bank

Ben Fried

Ben Fried

VP & CIO


Google

Mark Fernandes

Mark Fernandes

Managing Partner


Sierra Ventures

Ashley Still

Ashley Still

SVP & General Manager, Digital Media


Adobe

Holly Muscolino

Holly Muscolino

Research VP, The Future of Work


IDC

Eric Johnson

Eric Johnson

CIO


SurveyMonkey

Martin Giles

Martin Giles

Senior Editor, CIO Network


Forbes

Rich Karlgaard

Rich Karlgaard

Global Futurist & Editor-At-Large


Forbes

Kristin Stoller

Kristin Stoller

Senior Editor, Under 30


Forbes

Alan Ohnsman

Alan Ohnsman

Senior Editor


Forbes

Agenda

The Transformational CIO Series: Episode 3

1 p.m ET / 10 a.m. PT

Welcome Remarks

Martin Giles, CIO Network Editor, Forbes

1:02 p.m ET / 10:02 a.m. PT

The New IT Innovation Mindset

How can IT teams collaborate more effectively with other parts of the business? And, what skills and mindsets are required in the tech workforce to spur growth initiatives? Top tech leaders share insights into these and other key issues from their own innovation journeys.

Mike McNamara, EVP & CIO, Target

Bonnie Titone, SVP & CIO, Duke Energy

Moderator: Martin Giles, CIO Network Editor, Forbes

 

1:22 p.m. ET/ 10:22 a.m PT

Supporting Growth at Google

Google’s CIO talks about how his team helps support innovation and rapid growth at the technology giant.

Ben Fried, VP & CIO, Google

Interviewer: Martin Giles, CIO Network Editor, Forbes

1:32 p.m. ET/ 10:32 a.m PT

Harnessing Big Data And AI To The Value Creation Mission

Corporate data hold the key to unlocking new business opportunities. In some cases, the information can also be valuable in its own right. Learn how CIOs are using advanced tools and techniques to extract strategic insights from data and how they have helped to monetize core data assets.

Amala Duggirala, SEVP & Chief Operations and Technology Officer, Regions Bank

Eric Johnson, CIO, SurveyMonkey

Moderator: Alan Ohnsman, Senior Editor, Forbes

1:52 p.m. ET/ 10:52 a.m PT

Adobe & Forbes Research Spotlight: Digital Workflows Driving Growth In A Hybrid Work World

Leaders can learn from and leverage the findings of a Forbes-Adobe study that surveyed CIOs about their use of advanced digital workflows to impact employee and customer experience, as well as to drive growth.

Holly Muscolino, Research VP, the Future of Work, IDC

Ashley Still, SVP & GM, Adobe

Moderator: Rich Karlgaard, Global Futurist & Editor-At-Large, Forbes

2:07 p.m ET / 11:07 a.m. PT

Tapping The Startup Innovation Ecosystem For Inspiration

By engaging with startups, CIOs can get an early warning about technological shifts that create new capabilities and growth opportunities. A top technology leader and a prominent VC in the enterprise tech field review some of the most exciting new developments in the innovation ecosystem.

Mark Fernandes, Managing Partner, Sierra Ventures

George Llado, SVP & CIO, Alexion Pharmaceuticals

Moderator: Kristin Stoller, Careers Staff Writer, Forbes

2:27 p.m. ET/ 11:27 a.m. PT

How CIOs Can Persuade—And “Pre-Suade”—Stakeholders To Back Their Expansion Plans

Dr. Robert Cialdini, Behavioral Scientist &  New York Times author of “Influence” and “Pre-Suasion”

Interviewer: Martin Giles, CIO Network Editor, Forbes

2:42 p.m. ET/ 11:42 a.m. PT

Closing Remarks

Martin Giles, CIO Network Editor, Forbes

2:45 p.m. ET/ 11:45 a.m. PT

Event Concludes

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