CIO Sit-Down ANZ | Sydney | March 2024
Collins Square, Melbourne
Hosted by Factor
- 2 attendees
- 8 hours
Agenda
- Registration & welcome coffee(CIO Sit-Down)
- Welcome address & introduction(CIO Sit-Down)
- NAVIGATING THE DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION MAZE(CIO Sit-Down) In this session, we’ll unravel the complexities of digital transformation and lay out a roadmap for CIOs. Setting the right digital priorities for your organisation. Balancing innovation with continuity. Leading change management in an era of rapid digital adoption.
- STRATEGIC ALIGNMENT OF IT WITH BUSINESS GOALS(CIO Sit-Down) Engage with seasoned CIOs as they discuss their strategies for aligning IT initiatives with overarching business objectives Translating business strategy into IT initiatives. Building cross-functional bridges: IT’s collaboration with other departments. Measuring and showcasing IT’s contribution to business success.
- CYBERSECURITY IN A HYBRID WORK ENVIRONMENT(CIO Sit-Down) Dive deep into a real-world example of how a leading organisation revamped its cybersecurity measures for a remote-first world. Challenges faced in securing a dispersed workforce. Innovative solutions and tools adopted. Lessons learned and best practices for the future.
- Networking and morning tea break(CIO Sit-Down)
- MASTERING DATA MANAGEMENT IN A DATA-DRIVEN WORLD(CIO Sit-Down) Explore the ever-evolving world of data and how CIOs can harness its power responsibly and effectively. Setting up robust data governance structures. Turning data into actionable insights. Ensuring compliance in a multi-regulatory environment.
- CIOS AND THE CLOUD - STRATEGIES, CHALLENGES, AND OPPORTUNITIES(CIO Sit-Down) Join leading CIOs as they discuss their cloud adoption journeys, strategies adopted, challenges faced, and the wins along the way. Choosing the right cloud strategy: Hybrid vs. Multi-cloud. Managing costs and ensuring ROI in cloud investments. Addressing security concerns and ensuring seamless integrations.
- DRIVING OPERATIONAL EFFICIENCY THROUGH IT OPTIMISATION(CIO Sit-Down) Understand how a leading company utilised IT to enhance operational efficiency, cut costs, and drive innovation. Overcoming legacy system challenges. Embracing automation and AI-driven solutions. The outcomes: tangible benefits and ROI.
- FUTURE-PROOFING IT FOR THE NEXT DECADE(CIO Sit-Down) Discover what’s on the horizon for IT and how CIOs can prepare for the challenges and opportunities ahead. Keeping up with emerging tech trends. Building a future-ready IT team. Ensuring scalability and flexibility in IT infrastructure
- MANAGING THIRD-PARTY RISKS IN A DIGITALLY CONNECTED ECOSYSTEM(CIO Sit-Down) CIOs come together to discuss the challenges of third-party integrations, vendor management, and ensuring security across the chain. Vetting and managing vendors in the digital age. Strategies for risk mitigation. Building a resilient IT ecosystem.
- Lunch break and peer connect(CIO Sit-Down)
- BRIDGING THE CYBERSECURITY SKILLS GAP(CIO Sit-Down) This session hones in on the widening skills gap in cybersecurity. Understand the root causes, and explore innovative solutions to foster talent and expertise in Australia. Analysing the root causes of the cybersecurity talent crunch. Exploring academic and vocational pathways to boost expertise. Partnering with industry and academia for sustainable talent pipelines
- EMBRACING AGILE AT SCALE(CIO Sit-Down) Delve into how an organisation scaled its agile practices enterprise-wide, the challenges faced, and the outcomes achieved. Transitioning from traditional to agile methodologies. Managing change and ensuring stakeholder buy-in. Measuring the impact: efficiency gains and business outcomes.
- ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE (AI) IN ENTERPRISE – A CIO’s STRATEGY(CIO Sit-Down) An in-depth discussion among top CIOs about the integration, benefits, and challenges of AI in today’s business landscape. Formulating an AI strategy in line with business objectives. Overcoming adoption challenges: culture, skills, and costs. Case examples: AI delivering real business value.
- LEVERAGING EDGE COMPUTING FOR ENHANCED BUSINESS OPERATIONS(CIO Sit-Down) Dive into how a major organisation successfully integrated edge computing to optimise operations and bring about tangible business outcomes. Deciding the need for edge: Key indicators and decision factors. The integration process: Lessons learned and hurdles overcome. The impact: Efficiency boosts, cost savings, and competitive advantages
- Drinks & End of Day(CIO Sit-Down)
Speakers
Kaushik Lakshman · Head of Data Science, Sportsbet
Lynn Johnsen · Head of Data Strategy & Solutions, Colliers
Kevin Perry · Director - Data & Personalization, IVE Group
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