CDO Sit-Down | UK Virtual Webinar

Overview

In an age where digital evolution shapes industries, the role of Chief Information Officers (CIOs) stands as the linchpin for organizational success. This event delves into the pivotal strategies, innovative approaches, and cultural paradigms essential for CIOs to thrive amidst revolutionary digital transformations. From fortifying vulnerable markets to amplifying their impact beyond conventional IT functions, CIOs will explore ways to harness digital power to redefine businesses and drive sustainable growth.

What to expect

• Virtual Meetings 1:1
• Sessions
• eBooks 5+
• Attendees 100+

What we will cover

• Revolutionary Digital Approaches: Embracing cutting-edge technologies for rapid adaptation.
• Building a Culture for Sustaining Transformation: Cultivating an innovation-driven organizational culture.
• Thriving in Unforeseeable Terrain: Navigating volatile markets with agility and resilience.
• Amplifying CIOs Impact Beyond IT: Elevating the CIO role to strategic business leadership.
• Utilizing Digital Transformation for Business Redefinition: Seamlessly integrating technology for holistic business transformation.

Agenda

• 9:50 am Automation trends and how to turn AI potential into AI results.(UK Virtual) We’ve entered a new business and technology paradigm, propelled by Generative AI. With this changing business landscape, AI-powered automation represents an enormous opportunity for executives and C-suite, given the exponential business value it creates. Join UiPath’s Chris Forrest to learn how AI and automation can increase value for your board and shareholders. As well as hearing about the most impactful innovations on the horizon and how organizations and society at large are preparing for AI-fuelled transformation.
• 10:10 am The Executive Guide to Artificial Intelligence(UK Virtual) Starting your AI journey can seem a daunting and risky affair. In this keynote talk, Andrew Burgess, an AI strategist and author, will explain, through real-life case studies, how organisations have used AI to benefit and transform their organisations. He will explain the different approaches and tools tthey used, and how organisations need to think big but start small. Please join us to learn about: How to start your AI journey. The challenges and risks of adopting AI. What other organisations have done with AI. The successes they have achieved.
• 10:40 am Thought Leadership: Driving Sustainable Energy Practices in IT(UK Virtual) As the climate emergency escalates and energy prices soar, prioritising energy efficiency is becoming increasingly critical for organisations worldwide. This session will delve into the significance of sustainable energy practices within the Information Technology (IT) sector. We will explore the pivotal role IT plays in addressing the climate crisis, highlighting the necessity for organisations to adopt greener practices. The discussion will cover practical steps and innovative strategies that can be implemented to enhance energy efficiency, reduce carbon footprints, and lead the way towards a more sustainable future in the IT landscape. Join us to understand how your organisation can contribute to environmental sustainability while also navigating the challenges of rising energy costs.
• 11:00 am The power of Visualising Data Conversations.(UK Virtual) Enhancing Communication through Visual Data Representation: Discuss how visualising data can significantly enhance communication in various fields. Decision-Making and Insights: Explore the role of visualizing data in aiding decision-making processes. Technology and Tools for Data Visualization: Delve into the advancements in technology and tools that facilitate the visualization of data. Explore the evolving trends in data visualization, such as virtual reality (VR) or augmented reality (AR) applications, and their potential impact on transforming data conversations in the future.

Partners

• Snowflake Snowflake delivers the Data Cloud — a global network where thousands of organizations mobilize data with near-unlimited scale, concurrency, and performance. Inside the Data Cloud, organizations unite their siloed data, easily discover and securely share governed data, and execute diverse analytic workloads. Wherever data or users live, Snowflake delivers a single and seamless experience across multiple public clouds. Snowflake’s platform is the engine that powers and provides access to the Data Cloud, creating a solution for data warehousing, data lakes, data engineering, data science, data application development, and data sharing. Join Snowflake customers, partners, and data providers already taking their businesses to new frontiers in the Data Cloud.

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