DAY 1
MONDAY, APRIL 28TH, 2025
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]:
Navigating Hybrid Work: The CHRO’s Role in Redefining Flexibility
Marian Woods | Chief Human Resources Officer | Housing Authority of the City of Pittsburgh
[CMO TRACK]:
The Agile CMO: Thriving Amid Constant Disruption and Change
Eric Herzog | CMO | Infinidat
[GC/LEGAL TRACK]:
M&A and Market Strategy: The GC’s Role in Transaction Success
Stacy Krause | SVP, General Counsel and Secretary | Kadant Inc.
[JOINT SESSION: CFO & COO TRACKS]:
Transforming Corporate Culture: The C-Suite’s Impact on Organizational Behavior
Michelle Crespo | Chief Corporate Officer | Access XP, LLC
[CIO/CTO TRACK]:
The CIO/CTO Toolbox: Balancing Legacy Systems with Emerging Tech
Pritam Debnath | Director, Sysco Technology | Sysco Corporation
[CISO TRACK]:
Securing AI: The Emerging Threat Landscape of Machine Learning and Automation
Zechariah Akinpelu | Chief Information Security Officer | Unity Bank
[L&D TRACK]:
Leadership in Action: Developing Future-Ready Managers
Robin Jarvis | Senior Director, Organizational Development and Culture | Wellpath, LLC
[TALENT ACQUISITION TRACK]:
Leveraging Data: The Metrics That Matter Most in Talent Acquisition
Nakisha Dixon | Vice President, Human Resources | Vercara
[DATA & ANALYTICS TRACK]:
The Next Frontier: How Generative AI is Transforming Data Science Workflows
Balaji Dhamodharan | Global Data Science Leader | AMD
[DEI TRACK]:
DEI and Talent: Building Inclusive Hiring and Retention Practices
Courtnie Barrett-Parks | VP Inclusive Hiring Strategy | Randstad Sourceright
[SUPPLY CHAIN & PROCUREMENT TRACK]:
Data-Driven Procurement: Unlocking Value from Spend Analytics
Freya Hurwitz | Director of Procurement | TripAdvisor
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]:
Reimagining Performance Management: Moving Beyond Annual Reviews
Michelle Schrecke | CHRO/HR Director | USA Waste and Recycling, Inc
[CMO TRACK]:
Reimagining Brand Loyalty: The CMO’s Guide to Gen Z and Beyond
Richard Honiball | CMMO | Navy Exchange Service Command
[GC/LEGAL TRACK]:
The General Counsel Playbook: Navigating Legal Risks in an AI-Driven World
Victoria Harvey | CLO | Smile Brands
[JOINT SESSION: CFO & COO TRACKS]:
Operational Leadership: Scaling for Global Expansion
Mimi Somerman | President & Chief Operating Officer | Equilibrium Labs
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[CIO/CTO TRACK]:
The CIO/CTO Playbook: Harnessing Generative AI to Drive Innovation
Russ Felker | CTO | Trinity Logistics
[CISO TRACK]:
Risk Redefined: How CISOs Balance Innovation and Security
Craig Newell | VP, Enterprise Information Security | GDI Integrated Facility Services Inc
[L&D TRACK]:
Building Learning Cultures: Embedding Growth Mindset Across Teams
Kyla Robinson | Learning and Development Leader | American Residential Services
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[TALENT ACQUISITION TRACK]:
Candidate Experience 2.0: Creating Moments That Matter
Stephanie Yoraway | Director, Talent Acquisition | Veit
[DATA & ANALYTICS TRACK]:
Scaling Analytics: Cloud Data Architecture Challenges for Meeting AI/ML Requirements
Srinivas Krovvidy | Vice President, Analytics Technology | Fannie Mae
[DEI TRACK]:
Beyond Compliance: Building Authentic DEI Programs
Anahita Crawford | Sr. Director, Global Head of DEI | Arm
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[SUPPLY CHAIN & PROCUREMENT TRACK]:
The Sustainable Supply Chain: Balancing Profit and Planet
Dave Rimkus | Associate Director of Supply Chain Decarbonization | Schneider Electric
12:45PM - 1:15PM EASTERN
[30 MINUTE BREAK]
1:15PM - 2:00PM EASTERN
[CHRO TRACK]:
Putting the Strategy in Strategic Human Resources
Joel Greengrass | Chief People Officer | Yieldstreet
[CMO TRACK]:
Championing Experimentation: How CMOs are Balancing Speed, Scale, and Risk
John Boyd | Chief Communications & Marketing Officer | Harmony Public Schools
[GC/LEGAL TRACK]:
The GC as a Strategic Advisor: Elevating Legal’s Role in Business Decision-Making
Christopher Mermigas | Head of Legal | RSA Security LLC
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[JOINT SESSION: CFO, COO, SUPPLY CHAIN & PROCUREMENT TRACKS]:
Supplier Partnerships as a Competitive Advantage: Aligning Procurement, Operations, and Finance for Growth
Annette Danek-Akey | CSCO | Barnes and Noble
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[CIO/CTO TRACK]:
Tech Debt vs. Business Growth: Making Smart Investment Decisions
Dilip Nath | AVP & Deputy CIO | SUNY Health Sciences University
[CISO TRACK]:
Mind Meld: How to Leave Attackers Stranded and Penniless
António Vasconcelos | vCISO and CxO Cyber Security Advisor | Zero Networks | ex-SentinelOne | ex-Microsoft
[L&D TRACK]:
From L&D to ROI: Proving the Business Value of Learning
Aaron Jones | Director of Onboarding and Training | Live Nation
[TALENT ACQUISITION TRACK]:
Attracting the Best: How TA Leaders Build Winning Employer Brands
Kelli Whitecar | Director, Talent Acquisition | Publicis Health
[DATA & ANALYTICS TRACK]:
Redefining Decision-Making in the Age of Intelligent Agents
Muthu Chandra | Chief Scientist - AI | Ascendion Inc
[DEI TRACK]:
Inclusive AI: Leveraging Artificial Intelligence Responsibly to Foster Equity & Inclusion in the Workplace
Stefanie Christmas | Global Head of DEI | Inizio
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]:
The New Era of Total Rewards: Rethinking Compensation, Benefits, and Employee Value Propositions
Laura Frederickson | CHRO | Village Health Clubs & Spas
[CMO TRACK]:
The Future-Ready CMO: Navigating the AI-Powered Marketing Landscape
Cara Johnson-Bader | Vice President of Marketing and Parent Experiences | New Horizon Academy
[GC/LEGAL TRACK]:
Balancing Innovation and Risk Management in the Age of AI
Jonathan Greenblatt | VP Legal | LinkSquares
[JOINT SESSION: CFO, COO, SUPPLY CHAIN & PROCUREMENT TRACKS]:
The Future of Global Operations: Nearshoring, Reshoring, and the Financial Implications
Kenneth Li | CFO | Power Solutions International
[CIO/CTO TRACK]:
ESG Meets IT: How CIOs and CTOs Drive Sustainable Technology Practices
Alvin Joseph | CIO & VP Information Technology | Orora Packaging Solutions
[CISO TRACK]:
The Human Firewall: Building Security-Aware Cultures with CISO Leadership
Piotr Topor | Director of Information Security | LSC Communications
[L&D TRACK]:
Future-Ready Talent: Are We Focused on the Right Skills?
Dr. Rachel Baghelai, PhD | Founder & Analytics Architect | People Prometrix
Rick Koch | Executive Director, Emerging Technologies | Bellevue University
[DATA & ANALYTICS TRACK]:
Data at the Heart: How Analytics Leaders Unlock Real-Time Decision Making
Robin Patra | Head Innovation-Director Data , Analytics & AI | ARCO Constructions
[TALENT ACQUISITION TRACK]:
Unlocking AI’s Potential in Talent Acquisition: Strategy, Impact, and Innovation
Rebecca Warren | Director, Talent-Centered Transformation | Eightfold AI
[DEI TRACK]:
DEI Data: Measuring Progress and Driving Accountability
Bianca Stringuini | Global Head of DEI | Stepstone Group
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]:
Wellbeing by Design: CHROs Driving Employee Experience
Tara Denman | Chief Human Resources Officer | BDA
[CMO TRACK]:
Marketing in a Trust-Deficient World: Winning Consumer Confidence in an Era of Skepticism
Dawn Mueller | CMO | Vitech Systems Group
[GC/LEGAL TRACK]:
GC & Board Relations: Strengthening Governance and Risk Oversight
Saerin Cho | Chief Legal Officer | Mothers Against Drunk Driving
[JOINT SESSION: CFO & COO TRACKS]:
The Cost of Innovation: Technology and Process Debt
Emily Klor | Chief Operating Officer | Allstate Health & Benefits
[CIO/CTO TRACK]:
The Talent War in Tech: Recruiting, Retaining, and Reskilling for the Future
Facundo Tomaselli | CTO | Motivus
[JOINT SESSION: CISO, SUPPLY CHAIN & PROCUREMENT TRACKS]:
Supply Chain Under Siege: Security Strategies to Manage Third-Party Risks
Timothy Amerson | Acting Chief Information Security Officer/ Acting Associate Commissioner | Social Security Administration (Formerly)
[L&D TRACK]:
AI and Upskilling: L&D’s Blueprint for Workforce Evolution
Justin Phalichanh | SVP, Global Talent Development and Product Enablement | IPG Mediabrands
[TALENT ACQUISITION TRACK]:
Strategic Sourcing in a Competitive Market: Innovative Approaches to Finding Top Talent
Michael Dowd | Vice President, Global Talent Acquisition | Element Materials Technology
[DATA & ANALYTICS TRACK]:
The Future-Ready Data Leader: Driving AI-Powered Business Impact
Sumit Arora | VP - Data Analytics & AI | Ascend Learning
[DEI TRACK]:
Creating Safe Spaces: Embedding Psychological Safety in Teams
Michelle Thompson-Dolberry | Chief Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Officer | MFS Investment Management
