- The technology leader's agenda in 2021
On January 26 at Noon EST, global technology executives, entrepreneurs, investors, and CEOs will gather virtually to discuss topics that are top-of-mind for CIOs in 2021. Our conversations will explore how firms can maintain digital momentum and develop innovative cultures amid a new world of work, scale their data and analytics efforts to deliver meaningful business growth, and create a more diverse, inclusive, and equitable technology industry.
Please see the agenda below. To learn more or request an invitation, please email steven.norton@metisstrategy.com. We look forward to seeing you there!
Agenda
Noon ET
Welcome and introductions
Peter High, President, Metis Strategy
12:15 p.m. – 12:30 p.m. ET
Fireside chat with Daniela Rus, director of MIT’s Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence Laboratory
Daniela will share her thoughts on the evolution of AI in the enterprise and shine a light on some of the latest research coming out of MIT, including an initiative to build self-driving cars and enable mobility on demand.
Daniela Rus, director of MIT’s Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence Laboratory
Moderated by Peter High, President, Metis Strategy
12:30 pm – 12:50 p.m. ET
Panel: The digital customer
The pandemic prompted companies across industries to rapidly accelerate their digital efforts, including a variety of new ways to connect with customers. In this panel, leaders from Comerica and Verizon will share their strategies for the year ahead and discuss the growing influence of digital at a time when connectivity is more important than ever before.
Shankar Arumugavelu, Global CIO, Verizon
Megan Crespi, Chief Operations & Technology Officer, Comerica Bank
Moderated by Alex Kraus, Vice President and East Coast Office Lead, Metis Strategy
12:50 p.m. – 1:05 p.m. ET
Entrepreneur spotlight: Ashok Reddy, Digital.ai
In this fireside chat, Ashok will discuss his journey from firms such as Broadcom, CA Technologies, IBM and Honeywell to his current role at Digital.ai. He’ll also share thoughts on how connecting software development and delivery to strategic business outcomes can help companies achieve their digital transformation goals.
Ashok Reddy, CEO, Digital.ai
Peter High, Metis Strategy
1:05 p.m. – 1:25 p.m. ET
Panel: Creating a diverse and equitable workforce
Diversity, inclusion, and equity efforts rose to the top of many CIO agendas in 2020. In this panel, we will discuss strategies for developing diverse talent pipelines, creating inclusive and equitable organizations, and serving as agents of change inside your organization. We will also discuss TechPACT, a group of technology leaders who seek to increase underrepresented communities in technology and “create a world where anyone with a passion for technology will have the opportunity to succeed.”
Janet Sherlock, CIO, Ralph Lauren
Earl Newsome, Americas CIO, Linde
Moderated by Steven Norton, Co-Head of Research, Media, and Executive Networks, Metis Strategy
1:25 p.m. – 1:45 p.m. ET
Panel: How data and AI are transforming health care
After a year of massive change in the health care space, leaders will discuss how advanced analytics and other technologies will enable greater transformation in the year ahead.
Ramkumar Rayapureddy, Global CIO, Viatris
Mark Hill, Chief Digital Information Officer, CSL Behring
Moderated by Michael Bertha, Managing Director and Central Office Lead, Metis Strategy
1:45 p.m. – 2:05 p.m. ET
Panel: Leveraging partnerships to scale innovation
Many companies are expanding their ecosystem of potential partners as they seek to develop new business models, create enhance existing capabilities, and increase the pace of innovation. This panel will explore how two leaders are creating data-driven mindsets across their organizations to create agile, innovative cultures and deliver better outcomes for customers.
Shaleen Devgun, CIO, Schneider National
Atif Rafiq, President of Customers, Commercial & Growth, MGM Resorts International
Moderated by Chris Davis, Vice President and West Coast Office Lead, Metis Strategy
