DAY 1
MONDAY, OCTOBER 21, 2024
TRACKS QUICK VIEW: CHRO | CMO | GC/CLO | CFO | COO | CIO/CTO | CISO | L&D | TALENT ACQUISITION | DATA & ANALYTICS | DEI | SUPPLY CHAIN & PROCUREMENT
11:00AM - 11:45AM EASTERN
[CHRO TRACK]:
Employee Wellness as a Strategic Focus: Innovative approaches to employee health and wellbeing as a core aspect of HR strategy.
Nicole DuBois |.Chief Human Resources Officer | Graham Windham
[CMO TRACK]:
The Evolving Role of the CMO: Integrating Marketing with Business Strategy to Drive Growth
Mariana Cogan | CMO | Hexagon Manufacturing Intelligence
[GC/LEGAL TRACK]:
Shaping Compliance & Ethics: The Strategic Role of the GC/CLO in Programmatic Integrity
Gina Vollmer | Vice President, General Counsel & Secretary | Gleason Corporation
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[CFO TRACK]:
Enhancing CFO-CEO Collaboration: Strategies for Aligning Financial and Organizational Priorities
Adeel Khatri | VP Finance | Moroch
[COO TRACK]:
The Evolution of Remote and Hybrid Work Models: How operations leaders are adapting processes and management styles to accommodate the future of work
Chad Mead | Executive Vice President & Chief Operating Officer | Acuative
[CIO/CTO TRACK]:
The Evolving Role of IT in Customer Experience: Leveraging technology to enhance customer experience across digital channels for higher satisfaction and loyalty.
Russ Felker | CTO | Trinity Logistics
[CISO TRACK]:
Leading Through a Cyber Crisis: The CISO’s Blueprint for Effective Communication and Team Coordination
John Ramsey | CISO | National Student Clearinghouse
[L&D TRACK]:
Maximizing ROI in Learning and Development: Strategies for Measuring and Demonstrating the Impact of L&D Initiatives.
Dr. Eli Bendet-Taicher | Global Head of Learning & Development | Wix.com
[TALENT ACQUISITION TRACK]:
Diversity Hiring Strategies: Overcoming Challenges and Driving Inclusive Recruitment Efforts
Annie Culbertson | Global Director of Talent Acquisition | Gensler
[DATA & ANALYTICS TRACK]:
Advancements in Predictive Analytics: Leveraging new methods and technologies in predictive analytics to improve forecasting accuracy and drive business outcomes.
Greg Townsend | Senior Vice President and Chief Data and Analytics Officer | AltaMed Health Services
[DEI TRACK]:
Measuring DEI Impact: Effective Metrics and KPIs for Demonstrating the Value of DEI Initiatives
Andre Lessears | Chief Diversity & Inclusion Officer | UAB Health System
[SUPPLY CHAIN AND PROCUREMENT TRACK]:
Maximizing Performance: Enhancing Supplier Relationships for Synergistic Success
Randy Pappal | Vice President, Purchasing and Supply Chain | Gentex Corporation
11:45AM - 12:00PM EASTERN
[INTERACTIVE NETWORKING BREAK]
Hometown & First Job Skill That You Use Today
Participants will share where they are from, their first job, and a skill/takeaway that they still use today learned from that job.
12:00PM - 12:45PM EASTERN
[CHRO TRACK]:
How to Leverage Your Employer Brand to Drive a Successful Recruitment Marketing Strategy
Graham Thornton | Co-Founder | Change State
Martin Predd | Co-Founder | Change State
[CMO TRACK]:
GTM: Sales & Marketing Alignment to Drive Growth
May Mitchell | CMO | HUMAN SECURITY
[GC/LEGAL TRACK]:
Crisis Management and Response – Best Practices for Anticipating and Navigating the Most Pressing Business Threats at a Time of Ever-Increasing Risk
William Hochul, Jr. | Counsel | Davis Polk
[CFO TRACK]:
Navigating the Future of Human Capital Analytics in SEC Reporting
Jenny Cotie Kangas | Director of Talent-centered Transformation | Eightfold AI
[COO TRACK]:
Building a Culture of Continuous Improvement: Approaches for fostering an environment that encourages constant development and innovation within operations.
Adeesh Jain | Chief Operating Officer | TestingXperts
[CIO/CTO TRACK]:
The Strategic Role of CIOs and CTOs in Driving Digital Transformation: How executive technology leaders can spearhead digital innovation to stay competitive and meet changing customer expectations.
Saydulu Kolasani | SVP, Enterprise, Digital Operations & Transformation (CITO) | Fisker Group Inc. (Formerly)
[CISO TRACK]:
Best Practices for Threat and Vulnerability Response & Emergency Assessments
Ed Thomas | Senior Vice President | ProcessUnity
[L&D TRACK]:
Reflecting on the Last Five Years and Charting the Next Five: The Transformative Journey of L&D
Leigh Anne Lankford | President | TrainingPros
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[TALENT ACQUISITION TRACK]:
Reach, Inspire, Convert: Mastering Candidate Sourcing on Social Media
Jeff Chapman | Director of Sales | CareerArc
Walter Jimenez | Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist | Lochner
[DATA & ANALYTICS TRACK]:
The Future of Data Democratization: Strategies for making data accessible across organizations to empower decision-making and innovation without compromising security and privacy.
Farhan Sabzaali | Head of Data | Crowe, LLP
[DEI TRACK]:
Finding Common Ground – Reversing the Polarization in Our Society.
Livia Konkel | CVP, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Corporate Citizenship | Charles River Laboratories
[SUPPLY CHAIN AND PROCUREMENT TRACK]:
Circular Economy in Supply Chains: Turning Waste into Value
Malaina Hudson | Director of Supply Chain Systems - SLG | DHL Supply Chain
12:45PM - 1:15PM EASTERN
[30 MINUTE BREAK]
1:15PM - 2:00PM EASTERN
[CMO TRACK]:
The Future of Experiential Marketing in a Digital World: Creating immersive customer experiences both online and offline to build lasting brand engagement.
Jennifer Plumer | SVP, Head of Marketing | Medidata
[GC/LEGAL TRACK]:
Beyond Borders: Global Regulatory Challenges for GCs in 2024: Navigating Cross-Border Compliance and Legal Standards in an Increasingly Globalized World
Kaniah Konkoly-Thege | Chief Legal Officer | Quantinuum
[COO TRACK]:
Operational Agility: Adapting Processes and Leadership in Times of Rapid Change
Robin Wright | Chief Operating Officer | University of Central Florida Life Sciences Incubator Lake Nona
[CIO/CTO TRACK]:
Cybersecurity Leadership: Strategies for CIOs and CTOs to Protect Against Evolving Threats and Safeguard Enterprise Data
Gerald Beuchelt | Chief Information Security Officer | Sprinklr
[CISO TRACK]:
Aligning Strategy with Technology, Security, and Compliance
Garrett Smiley | Chief of Staff to CDIO / Vice President of Digital Infrastructure and Technology Strategy | Maximus
[L&D TRACK]:
Fostering a Feedback Culture : Shifting our Mindset from Fearing Feedback to Embracing it as a Gift
Kristyn Ramsey | Sr. Director, Learning and Development | D.R. Horton
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[TALENT ACQUISITION TRACK]:
Leveraging Internal Mobility for Talent Fulfillment: Strategies for promoting and managing internal moves to maximize talent utilization and employee engagement.
Mariela Orochena | EVP/Exec Director, Talent Acquisition | IPG Health
[DATA & ANALYTICS TRACK]:
Improving Data Literacy
Michelle Hardwick | Chief Data Officer | University of California, Riverside
[DEI TRACK]:
Addressing Bias in Recruiting and Hiring: Innovative strategies and technologies to minimize bias in recruiting, hiring, and promotion processes.
Rebecca Warren | Director, Talent-Centered Transformation | Eightfold AI
[SUPPLY CHAIN AND PROCUREMENT TRACK]:
Navigating Supply Chain Digitalization: Implementing New Technologies Without Disrupting Operations
Michael Hopkins | VP Supply Chain Distribution
| Northwestern Medicine
2:00PM - 2:15PM EASTERN
[INTERACTIVE NETWORKING BREAK]
Favorite Vacation Spot
Participants will share their favorite vacation spot (and something they like about it), and place(s) they'd like to go next.
2:15PM - 3:00PM EASTERN
[CHRO TRACK]:
Culture by Design: Harnessing Behavioral Data for Success
Debbie Radish-Respess | CEO | Invisible Horizons Coaching
[CMO TRACK]:
Transforming Customer Feedback into Marketing Gold: Strategies for Effective Voice of the Customer Programs
Jordan Grace Miller | Vice President | Inspire Medical Systems
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[GC/LEGAL TRACK]:
Harnessing AI: Strategic Adoption for General Counsels in the Modern Legal Landscape
Nithya Das | CLCAO | Diligent
[JOINT SESSION: CFO & COO TRACKS]:
Transforming Operational Efficiency Into Strategic Advantage: Leveraging Financial Insights to Drive Business Growth
Doris Yip | CFO of the Transformation Office | Oracle
[CIO/CTO TRACK]:
FinOps Cloud Cost Management
Robert Wise | Chief Information Officer | TriZetto Healthcare Products - Cognizant
[CISO TRACK]:
From Users to Defenders: Transforming Cybersecurity Through Crowdsourcing
Dennis Legori, CISM | Associate Director – Security Awareness & Digital Communications | Carrier
[L&D TRACK]:
Converting Knowledge Into Skill - Using practice to cross the know-do gap
Randy Sabourin | Co-President | Practica Learning Inc
[DATA & ANALYTICS TRACK]:
Ethical AI and Data Usage: Balancing Innovation with Responsibility in Data-Driven Decision-Making
Gretchen Stewart | Chief Data Scientist Public Sector | Intel Corporation
[TALENT ACQUISITION TRACK]:
Employer Branding in a Competitive Market: Strategies for Attracting Top Talent Through a Strong Employer Value Proposition
Janet Pack | Director Talent Acquisition | AT&T
[DEI TRACK]:
DEI’s Next Frontier? Belonging in the Spotlight
Joelle Emerson | CEO & Co-Founder | Paradigm
[SUPPLY CHAIN AND PROCUREMENT TRACK]:
Sustainability in Supply Chain
Bernd Meyer | Executive Vice President of Operations | Reynolds American Inc.
3:00PM - 3:15PM EASTERN
[INTERACTIVE NETWORKING BREAK]
Two Truths and a Lie
Participants will share 2 truths and 1 lie about themselves. Other participants will try to guess the lie.
3:15PM - 4:00PM EASTERN
[CHRO TRACK]:
Global HR: Managing the Challenges & Ambiguities of Multi-Country Operations
Howard Wallack | Deputy Chief HR & Administrative Officer | Jhpiego Corporation
[GC/LEGAL TRACK]:
The Expanding GC Role: Navigating Governance and Risk in the Wake of Chevron, SolarWinds, and New Accountability Standards
Carolyn Herzog | Chief Legal Officer, Corporate Secretary | Elastic
[CFO TRACK]:
Sustainability and Financial Strategy: Aligning ESG Goals with Long-Term Profitability.
Melissa Clark | SVP, CFO | Primera Engineers, Ltd.
[COO TRACK]:
Data-Driven Decision-Making for COOs: Leveraging Analytics to Enhance Operational Efficiency and Competitive Edge
Craig Dexheimer | COO / Data Privacy & Security Officer | Global Tax Network
[CIO/CTO TRACK]:
AI and Machine Learning Implementation: Practical Approaches for CIOs and CTOs to Drive Innovation
Scott Conn | CIO | City of Mesa
[CISO TRACK]:
Incident Response Planning and Tabletop Exercises: Best practices for developing and testing incident response plans to ensure effectiveness during a real cyber incident.
Bruce Phillips | SVP & CISO | Williston Financial Group
[L&D TRACK]:
Psychological Safety
Heather Esposito | Director Learning, Development, and Engagement | BPM LLP
[TALENT ACQUISITION TRACK]:
Candidate Engagement
Vicki Steere | Executive Director, Talent Attraction & Employee Experience | TTEC
[DATA & ANALYTICS TRACK]:
Leveraging Virtual and Mixed Reality in Data Analytics
Nic Richmond | Vice Chancellor for Strategy, Analytics and Research | Pima Community College
[DEI TRACK]:
The Impact of Social Movements on Corporate DEI Strategies: How recent social movements have shaped corporate DEI strategies and what that means for the future.
Michelle Thompson-Dolberry | Chief Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Officer | MFS Investment Management
[SUPPLY CHAIN AND PROCUREMENT TRACK]:
Supplier Innovation: Fact or Fiction
Tamra Pawloski | Global Head of Leveraged Procurement and Corporate Real Estate | Corteva Agriscience
