CIO Day Melbourne
Key Priorities for CIOs in an Ever-Evolving Landscape
Collins Square Events Centre, Collins Square., Melbourne, Australia
Hosted by Factor
- 2 attendees
- 8 hours
Overview
As technology continues to advance at an unprecedented pace, the role of Chief Information Officers has become increasingly vital in driving organisational success. This event offers an in-depth look at the key strategies, emerging technologies, and transformative approaches that CIOs need to confidently lead their organisations into the future. Topics covered include leveraging AI, managing the intricacies of cloud computing, addressing cybersecurity issues, and enhancing remote collaboration. Attendees will learn how to embrace innovation, overcome challenges, and develop IT strategies that can adapt to a constantly evolving landscape.
What we will cover
- Demonstrating ROI By calculating ROI, CIOs can evaluate the profitability and efficiency of various initiatives, helping organisations prioritise investments that offer the greatest return relative to their costs.
- Business Alignment Aligning IT initiatives with business objectives is crucial for achieving organisational success. By fostering this alignment, organisations can enhance operational efficiency, streamline processes, and make informed decisions that drive growth.
- Security & Resilience With the rise of sophisticated cyber threats such as ransomware, phishing, and data breaches, organisations across all sectors are prioritising robust cybersecurity measures to safeguard sensitive information and maintain operational continuity.
- Emerging Technologies Delve into the latest emerging technologies and discover how these innovations can transform your IT strategies, and create new opportunities for growth.
- Cost Optimisation Implementing cost-saving measures, optimising resource allocation, and leveraging automation to reduce IT expenditure.
- AI & Productivity Integrating artificial intelligence to streamline workflows, boost efficiency, and drive innovation in the workplace.
Agenda
- Registration & Welcome Coffee(CIO Day)
- Welcome Address(CIO Day)
- Navigating the Tech Frontier: Peer Problems, Performance, CIO's Plans and Preparation for Productivity(CIO Day) This keynote explores the intricate dynamics at the intersection of technology and business management, focusing on peer challenges, performance metrics, and the strategic plans of CIOs aimed at enhancing productivity. By examining how CIOs navigate technological advancements and address peer-related issues, the research provides insights into optimising organisational performance and preparing for future tech-driven landscapes.
- Creative Solutions for Driving AI Projects Forward in Resource-Limited Environments(CIO Day) This keynote presents creative solutions for advancing AI projects amidst budget limitations. It emphasises identifying key components, leveraging existing resources, and strategic partnerships to minimise costs. Adopting agile methodologies is highlighted for its flexibility in project management, allowing for optimised resource allocation and incremental progress. Discussion points: Prioritising Essential Components: Discuss the importance of identifying key components in AI projects to maximise impact within limited budgets. Highlight strategies like cost-benefit analyses and leveraging existing resources to minimise costs. Strategic Partnerships and Collaborations: Explore benefits of partnerships to share resources and costs in AI projects. Showcase successful collaborations and discuss ways to achieve maximum efficiency with limited resources. Embracing Agile and Iterative Approaches: Emphasise adopting agile methods for flexibility in AI project management. Discuss breaking down projects into phases and prioritising incremental progress to optimise resources.
- Data Management – The Backbone to your AI journey(CIO Day) This keynote will explore the considerations an organization needs to address on their AI journey. How will you leverage AI to achieve cost efficiencies, reduce risk and gain a competitive advantage. Large amounts of data is generated when operating AI solutions and it is vital for organisations to manage, secure and protect it. Lenovo and Intel® collaborate to deliver solutions to achieve this. Discussion points : Data Management & Storage in the Era of AI Securing & Protecting your Data in the AI world Data-led enterprise strategy
- Morning Tea & Networking(CIO Day)
- How to Do More with Less: Operational Resilience Starts with AIOps & Automation(CIO Day)
- Cybersecurity: A CIO’s Priority(CIO Day) In the realm of modern IT governance, cybersecurity emerges as a paramount concern for CIOs. This discussion highlights the imperative of integrating cybersecurity as a pivotal business enabler, fostering a culture of resilience and proactive risk management within IT frameworks. While cybersecurity insurance provides a safety net, the discussion also delves into practical testing methods, including mock tests, penetration testing, and real-life scenarios, to ensure robust cybersecurity preparedness. Furthermore, innovative investment approaches tailored to fortify cybersecurity defences will be explored, ultimately facilitating sustainable business growth amidst evolving digital threats. Discussion points: Integrating cybersecurity as a key business enabler. Fostering a culture of cyber resilience and risk management in IT. Complementing cybersecurity insurance with practical testing: mock tests, penetration testing, and real-life scenarios. Exploring innovative approaches to cybersecurity investment for business growth.
- How Leading Organisations are Leveraging Technology Business Management to Better Understand, Measure and Manage their Technology Investments(CIO Day) In an environment where CIOs are being asked to do more with less, budgets are constrained and prioritisation is important. As AI accelerates, cloud spending will increase and CIOs are being challenged to explain the value of technology spending, with projects moving to products and agile development.
- Fireside Chat: Ensuring Data Governance and Compliance for the Modern CIO(CIO Day) In today's data-driven landscape, effective data governance and compliance are critical for organisations across all sectors. As businesses face increasing scrutiny from regulators and customers, CIOs must ensure that their data management strategies align with legal standards while fostering innovation and operational efficiency. This session will delve into the essential components of a robust data governance framework, helping CIOs navigate the evolving regulatory landscape. Discussion points: Ensuring compliance with global and local data privacy regulations. Implementing data governance best practices for secure, transparent data management. Developing strategies to balance compliance with innovation, driving business growth while safeguarding data.
- Lunch Break & Peer Connect(CIO Day)
- Peer-led Roundtable Discussion(CIO Day) Instead of a designated expert leading the discussion, participate in sharing your insights, experiences, and perspectives with your peers. These discussions are often structured to ensure everyone has an opportunity to contribute, and they can be highly effective for generating new ideas, problem-solving, and building connections within a professional or academic community.
- Fireside Chat: Top Challenges and Opportunities for CIOs in the Australian Market(CIO Day) This keynote presentation provides an insightful exploration of the key challenges and opportunities facing CIOs within the dynamic Australian market. Participants will gain a comprehensive understanding of the multifaceted landscape, including cybersecurity threats, budget constraints, and the imperative for strategic IT planning. Discussion points: Adapting to Rapid Technological Change: Analysis of strategies for staying abreast of technological advancements and determining their applicability within the organisational context. Budget Constraints: Discussion of approaches for effective budget management, resource allocation, and prioritisation of investments to maximise impact. Cybersecurity: Deliberation on the evolving threat landscape and best practices for ensuring IT and data security, compliance, and resilience in the face of cyber threats.
- AI-Enabled Business Transformation(CIO Day) Join industry leaders in a discussion on leveraging Artificial Intelligence and emerging technologies to drive business transformation. From practical applications to overcoming integration hurdles, participants will gain valuable insights into harnessing these technologies to achieve operational excellence and competitive advantage. Discussion points: Harnessing AI for Facilities Management: Exploring practical applications and implementation strategies for integrating AI in facilities management operations to enhance efficiency and productivity. Optimising Training and Preventative Maintenance: Discussing innovative approaches to leveraging AI and emerging technologies for enhancing employee training programs and optimising preventative maintenance processes for maximum effectiveness. Future-proofing with Emerging Technologies: Examining the trajectory of emerging technologies and their potential for driving innovation and competitive advantage in the future business landscape.
- Priorities for CIOs: Closing Remarks(CIO Day)
- Drinks & End of Day(CIO Day)
Speakers
Madeline Palmer · Editor In Chief, Factor
Punita Udeshi · Head of IT, Monde Nissin Australia A dynamic IT management career spanning 20+ years starting from grassroots to senior management. A thought leader in emerging and traditional technologies with specialist skills in bringing people and resources together to get the best results. Experience in ERP implementations (Microsoft Dynamics 365 F&O, SAP, JD Edwards, Pronto, SAGE) Business Intelligence solutions, data warehouse, project management and customer analytics for various industries such as FMCG, Government, Insurance, Supply Chain, Energy and Utilities, Retail, Health Care, Manufacturing, Food and Education. Extremely effective at establishing superior relationships and collaborating with stakeholders from C-level executives through line managers, to technical Business Intelligence delivery personnel to identify needs, define strategy, and guide the delivery of tools, systems, interfaces and analytics to measure performance against goals, identify trends, and respond immediately to new opportunities or issues. Natural communicator and leader with strong motivational and team building skills, ability to produce and succeed as well as work well with diverse work groups and off shore teams. Proven ability to quickly grasp and apply new technologies and best practices.
Jason Blackman · CIO, CAR Group
Mohan Aiyaswami · CIO, Tennis Australia
Adrian Buttigieg · Chief Information Officer (CIO) APAC & Nth America, City FM
Chang Yang Lim · Head of IT, Philip Morris International
Leela Kalagara · CIO, GJK Facility Services
Simon Arden · Director, Apptio, an IBM Company
David Ridge · Head of Solutions Consulting APJ at, PagerDuty
Julian Badell · Head of Solutions ANZ, Lenovo
Darren Adams · Director - Data & Value Enablement, Factor
Antoine Acklin · Chief Information Officer (CIO), Whitehorse City Council
Partners
Lenovo Lenovo is a US$62 billion revenue global technology powerhouse, ranked #217 in the Fortune Global 500, employing 77,000 people around the world, and serving millions of customers every day in 180 markets. Focused on a bold vision to deliver smarter technology for all, Lenovo has built on its success as the world’s largest PC company by further expanding into growth areas that fuel the advancement of ‘New IT’ technologies (client, edge, cloud, network, and intelligence) including server, storage, mobile, software, solutions, and services. This transformation together with Lenovo’s world-changing innovation is building a more inclusive, trustworthy, and smarter future for everyone, everywhere. To find out more visit https://www.lenovo.com, and read about the latest news via our StoryHub at https://news.lenovo.com/. To learn more about our career opportunities, visit our careers page at http://jobs.lenovo.com/.
Intel
PagerDuty
Tridant www.tridant.com.au
Apptio, an IBM Company- Factor Leading market research in APAC.
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