The digital transformation of the world is well underway. Today’s emerging technologies will be tomorrow’s table stakes, and organizations that become early adopters will be set up for future success. Navigating the array of emerging technologies into a coherent roadmap that meets today’s enterprise needs with an eye towards the horizon is the difficult challenge of every CIO office.
The CIO Summit at MWC Las Vegas is designed to aid the CIO office in this challenge. This program, more than 5G and more than mobility, is designed to equip enterprise CIOs to fully engage in the new way of doing business: always on, data rich and intelligent.
The program is designed to provide enterprise CIO/CTOs with a unique, high-level perspective that combines today’s technology choices for automation, data intelligence and digital transformation, with a view of what lies over the horizon in terms of technology choices, challenges and opportunities.
Speakers have been selected that offer insight into the practical application of mobile, edge, cloud and AI technologies within the digital enterprise. They also bring to the program research, leadership and vision to deliver a clearer understanding for how business leaders must manage the complexities of ‘industry transformation’ but also the opportunities.
Program at a Glance
9:00am
Morning Reception
GSMA10:00am
Welcome and Opening Remarks
Alex Sinclair, CTO, GSMA10:10am
Sponsor Presentation:
Platinum Sponsor - T-Mobile10:30pm
Unlikely Allies: How Collaboration is Revolutionizing Enterprise Transformation
As enterprises CIOs navigate the complexities of digital transformation, it's becoming clear that the future of innovation lies not within industry silos, but at the intersection of cross-industry collaboration. This session will explore the power of unlikely alliances in driving enterprise transformation, and how industries coming together can create groundbreaking innovations that transform entire ecosystems. Takeaways from the session:- Understand the benefits and challenges of cross-industry collaboration?
- Learn how to identify and leverage opportunities for collaboration in their own industries?
- Gain insights into the latest innovations and trends in enterprise transformation?
- Develop strategies for driving business growth and innovation through cross-industry partnerships
11:00am
Network Infrastructure: What Enterprise CIOs Can Learn from Modern Hospitality Properties
Just as hotels and resorts leverage data analytics to anticipate guest needs, CIOs can harness big data to foresee organizational requirements and streamline operations. The seamless integration of technology into the guest experience, such as mobile check-ins and smart room controls, underscores the importance of intuitive interfaces and agile infrastructure in driving efficiency and user adoption within enterprise environments. This session draws multiple parallels between the hospitality industry and enterprise IT environment for CIOs to elevate service delivery, foster innovation, and cultivate a culture of excellence within their organizations.Mike Finley, CEO, Boingo
11:30am
IT Governance Linked to Technology for Rapid Decision-Making
IT governance under the finance umbrella is for many enterprises the current structure. But is this model outdated? For organizations seeking to excel in the digital era, embracing a shift in IT governance from a traditional model to one that is more integrated and technologically driven might be the key to survival. Business is shifting towards a future where digital agility is paramount. Where rapid decision-making and innovation is a requirement for growth in the modern age. Could rethinking IT governance be the difference maker in enterprise strategy? This session explores a strategic move in the role that IT and digital technologies have in the CIOs office.12:00pm
Hosted Luncheon
1:00pm
Getting Your Enterprise Infrastructure Right for a New Era in Data
The role of CIO is undergoing a significant transformation, shifting from traditional IT management to becoming strategic architects of digital innovation and business growth. Today, the CIO is faced with understanding the cutting-edge digital solutions that solve complex challenges and capitalize on new opportunities, including generative AI. While it’s true that a well-connected, AI- infused and purpose driven converged network is a real game changer for any enterprise, so to is ensuring a cost-effective approach for delivering the resources necessary for AI. In this panel, we bring together a unique cross-section of executives to discuss how they managed a digital infrastructure plan and how this plan delivered new value to the CIO office, in terms of automation, productivity, transparency, security and more.Panelists: Anoop Kulkarni, Senior Director, Private 5G Business Development, LG Electronics Anne Milkovich, CIO, Nevada System of Higher Education T-Mobile Speaker. Moderator: Ashish Jain, Chief Editor and Founder, PrivateLTEand5G.com.
2:00pm
Trusted Suppliers: A Critical Element in Today’s Enterprise Transformation
A network with trusted and secure suppliers is a network environment wherein systems, users, and devices are all classified as trustworthy and thus have higher access and resource privilege. In such a network, many operators assume trust for all devices and users, with complete access to all the resources within the network system. It has limited security barriers and access controls, which will lower the overall security of the network system. Given the ever-growing need for cybersecurity safeguards, developing a framework for a trusted partner/supplier program is critical for the 21st century, networked and digital enterprise IT team.Andrew Thiessen, Head of 5G, MITRE
2:30pm
Vision Grounded in Reality: What the City of Las Vegas Has Learned Along the Road to a Smarter City
The city of Las Vegas has achieved remarkable feats through the strategic implementation of technology across various sectors. Leveraging advanced data analytics, Internet of Things (IoT) devices, and artificial intelligence (AI), Las Vegas has transformed urban infrastructure to enhance efficiency, sustainability, and safety of its citizens and visitors. Innovative initiatives like the deployment of intelligent streetlights not only conserve energy but also contribute to public safety by incorporating features like acoustic detection, sensors and computer vision systems. Through multiple endeavors, Las Vegas has seen how technology can drive economic growth, enhance quality of life, and position cities for the challenges of the future.Michael Sherwood, CIO, City of Las Vegas
3:15pm
Break
3:30pm
Panel: What You can Learn from the US Dept. of Defense and Human Machine Interaction
Whether in industrial settings where robots work alongside human workers, or in healthcare where advanced medical devices enhance diagnosis and treatment, Human Machine Interaction (HMI) holds the promise of revolutionizing countless domains, amplifying human potential, and shaping a future where humans and machines tackle complex challenges and unlock new frontiers of possibility. This session explores how HMI facilitates intuitive interaction between humans and machines, enabling unprecedented levels of collaboration, productivity, and innovation.4:30pm
Closing remarks and evening reception
Platinum Sponsor
