Empowering New York’s Technology Leaders to Shape the Future
The CIO Institute series is coming back to New York to offer an exclusive one-day gathering for IT leaders to collaborate and explore the latest trends and challenges in digital transformation, data, and cybersecurity.
Key themes include leveraging AI and automation for operational efficiency, implementing Zero Trust architectures for enhanced security, and optimising cloud strategies for cost and scalability. Attendees will dive into advanced data analytics, decision intelligence, and governance, as well as strategies for building cyber resilience and managing emerging threats.
This event provides valuable insights and actionable strategies to help leaders drive innovation, manage risk, and navigate the evolving business landscape.
An Agenda by the CIOs, for the CIOs
The agenda for CIO Institute New York is shaped by the collective expertise of the Advisory Board & Senior Faculty, ensuring it aligns with the real-world priorities of IT leaders across North America.
Focused on the most pressing challenges and opportunities in the digital enterprise, every session is designed to spark meaningful discussions, provide actionable insights, and deliver tangible value - empowering you to drive innovation and achieve your strategic goals.
Agenda
08:00 - 08:45
Registration & Networking Breakfast
08:45 - 09:35
Opening Panel
CxO
Leading the Future of Technology: Visionary Leadership for the Next Digital Era
- Strategic leadership in a rapidly changing tech landscape, guiding organisations through digital transformation and emerging technologies
- Shaping company culture for innovation and sustainability, exploring how leaders can foster an environment that encourages continuous innovation while prioritising long-term sustainability
- Preparing for the challenges of tomorrow and examining the future of technology, cybersecurity, AI and global regulations and how leaders can future-proof their organisations
Neil Khatod
CISO
Hays
Joshua Reicher
Chief Digital Officer
Cenlar
Kodjo Hogan
BISO
TD Bank
E.A. Rockett
Vice President, Office of the General Counsel
Adobe
Aditi Baker
Head of Data Science, Global Infrastructure
Amex
09:40 - 10:20
Strategy
Empowering the Future: How Cloud ERP Drives Agility and Resilience in a Dynamic Market
- Discuss how Cloud ERP solutions enable businesses to leverage real-time data for enhanced decision-making and strategic planning, ultimately driving better outcomes
- Explore the role of Cloud ERP in facilitating collaboration across different functions and streamlining processes, which can lead to improved efficiency and innovation within organizations
- Delve into real-world examples of companies that have successfully implemented Cloud ERP solutions, focusing on lessons learned and actionable strategies that attendees can apply to their own organizations, regardless of their current cloud maturity level
Mary Sibley
RVP, North America
SAP
Glen Moffatt
VP, S/4HANA Cloud ERP
SAP
AI
Overcoming Regulatory Compliance Challenges in AI Innovation
- Discuss the complexities of keeping AI intiatives compliant with diverse regulations globally, including data privacy laws, ethical AI guidelines and industry specific requirements
- Building transparent and explainable AI models that meet regulatory standards, focusing on techniques to make AI decisions interpretable and auditable
- Explore strategies for integrating compliance checks within AI development workflows such as risk assessments, bias audits and regular monitoring to proactively address regulatory challenges
Esmond Kane
CISO
Advarra
10:25 - 11:05
Data
AI Agents + Customer Data: Transforming Business Operations and Innovation
The convergence of AI Agents and Customer Data Platforms (CDPs) is redefining how technology leaders drive efficiency, automation, and data-driven decision-making. In this interactive workshop, Treasure Data will showcase how organizations can leverage AI-powered agents and unified customer data to optimize operations, enhance decision intelligence, and accelerate business transformation. This session will explore real-world applications of AI + CDP integration, helping technology and data leaders:
- Automate complex workflows and reduce operational inefficiencies.
- Enable AI-powered decision-making to predict outcomes and optimize business strategies.
- Enhance security, privacy, and governance while maximizing data utilization.
- Discover how enterprises are using AI Agents to streamline processes, improve customer experiences, and unlock new revenue opportunities. From IT and data strategy to security and automation, this session will equip you with actionable insights to harness AI’s full potential.
Key Takeaways:
- Learn how AI Agents can automate business operations and enhance productivity.
- Explore strategies for integrating AI with customer data to drive innovation and growth.
- Understand how leading enterprises are leveraging AI for smarter, faster decision-making.
Amit Erande
GM, Personalization and AI
Treasure Data
AI
Optimising Machine Learning Operations for Scalability and Efficiency
- Enhancing model development by streamlining data preparation, feature engineering, and training to accelerate innovation - Scaling deployment strategies by leveraging containerization and cloud based solutions for seamless model integration - Driving continuous improvement by implementing continuous integration and continuous deployment pipelines for automated testing, monitoring, and updates
David Palaitis
Managing Director - Platform Engineering
Two Sigma
11:10 - 11:50
Strategy
Integrating Strategy and Technology for the Digital Enterprise
- Enhancing collaboration and decision-making by breaking down silos to create a unified, agile planning approach enterprise playbook - Leveraging AI and Automation to enhance forecasting, execution, and agility through intelligent technologies - Building resilience in a rapidly changing landscape and developing flexible frameworks to navigate technological and market disruptions
Arjun Shivanna
Enterprise Business Architecture Leader
New Balance
Strategy
Do More with Less to Do Less with More: Reimagining Business in the Age of GenAI
In this thought-provoking session, E.A. Rockett, Adobe executive, charts the transformative journey of business efficiency paradigms and presents a revolutionary framework for leveraging Generative AI. As organizations grapple with mounting pressure to implement meaningful GenAI solutions, many leaders find themselves caught between delivering quick wins and driving genuine business transformation. Rockett traces the evolution from the decades-old mantra of "Do more with less"—born in the era of Six Sigma and process optimization—to today's GenAI-driven phase of "Do more with more." But is this really the endpoint we should be pursuing? This session introduces a powerful third phase: "Do less with more"—a counterintuitive approach that champions strategic focus over perpetual expansion. The presentation unveils how this paradigm shift, enabled by GenAI, creates space for "brain burst"—often originating from unstructured thinking time—crucial for human innovation and ideation. Attendees will learn how to identify and implement GenAI use cases that free human potential for higher-order activities, leading to truly transformative outcomes. The session concludes with a practical blueprint for selecting and implementing GenAI initiatives that deliver immediate value while laying the groundwork for business reimagination. CIOs will leave equipped with actionable strategies to move beyond surface-level GenAI applications toward meaningful transformation that merits genuine executive bragging rights.
E.A. Rockett
Vice President, Office of the General Counsel
Adobe
11:55 - 12:35
AI
Remarks on Multi-Agent Systems: A Pragmatic Framework for the Next Wave of Intelligent Systems and Beyond
Autonomous agents are rapidly reshaping machine intelligence—with distributed agents and even Artificial General Intelligence (AGI) on the horizon. This talk cuts through the noise around agents, multi-agent systems, and the road to AGI, showing their importance and practical paths to adoption. See how an orchestration framework integrates siloed data, enforces governance, and navigates complex multi-cloud environments. Let’s go from hype to reality with secure, composable systems that deliver lasting enterprise value.
Mike Bachman
Head of Research, Architecture, and Emerging Technology Strategy
Boomi
Security
From Chaos to Control: Mastering Resilient Leadership in the Face of Uncertainty
In an era of constant disruption, resilience isn’t just a buzzword—it’s a competitive advantage. This session unpacks what makes organizations truly resilient, how to measure it, and the key strategies top-performing companies use to stay ahead. We’ll dive into how resilience is embedded at the executive and board levels, explore emerging trends, and showcase real-world examples of businesses overcoming complex cybersecurity and IT challenges through bold, strategic decision-making.
Craig Hyde
Chief Strategic Advisor / Field CTO
Splunk - A Cisco Company
12:35 - 13:25
Networking Lunch
13:25 - 14:05
Strategy
Future Ready: Aligning Digital Transformation with Business Strategy
- The importance of aligning digital initiatives with core business objectives to ensure that technology investments drive meaningful growth and competitive edge - Explore how to identify and prioritise digital tools and platforms that add the most value based on factors like ROI, scalability and alignment with strategies priorities - Creating a culture of adaptability and continuous improvement through strong leadership, enabling teams to embrace digital transformation in alignment with evolving business needs
Amit Basu
VP, CIO & CISO
International Seaways
AI
Securing AI Innovation for Long-Term Success
- Integrating security into AI strategy to enable confident innovation - Identifying vulnerabilities that could compromise business outcomes - Aligning AI risk management with enterprise growth and transformation goals
Louie Celiberti
Managing Director
Guggenheim Partners
14:10 - 14:50
Security
Advancing Risk Management to Navigate Complexity and Uncertainty
- Building adaptable risk frameworks to address market volatility and geopolitical shifts - Enhancing cybersecurity and operational resilience to protect against increasing threats and disruptions - Navigating complex regulatory landscapes while ensuring effective risk mitigation and compliance
Ritesh Bansal
Director, AI Risk Management
Citi
AI
AI Agents & Multi-Agent Systems: Accelerating Internal Innovation and Engineering Excellence
- Understand how AI agents optimize workflows within engineering, product management, and beyond, enhancing organizational productivity and innovation. - Explore diverse AI agent use cases across enterprise functions—sales, marketing, HR, operations, and support—illustrated through relatable examples. - Gain actionable guidance on introducing, scaling, and governing multi-agent AI solutions in complex enterprise environments.
Will Pearson
Senior Client Executive
Authority Partners
14:55 - 15:35
AI
Unlocking Operational Efficiency with Gen AI for Transforming Decision-Making and Business Performance
- Exploring how Generative AI can analyze complex data to drive faster, more informed business decisions
- Improving operational efficiency through AI-Powered Automation, streamlining workflows and reducing manual intervention, boosting productivity
- Driving innovation and business growth with AI insights and leveraging Gen AI’s ability to uncover patterns and opportunities that fuel strategic growth and competitive advantage
Padma Chukka
VP, Technology Platforms & Ecosystem
EasyPark Group
Data
The Future of Data Security: Balancing Innovation and Risk
- Explore how can organisations leverage AI without compromising security and compliance - Discuss strategies to ensure data security in an increasingly cloud-first world - How enterprises can gain visibility into sensitive data (at rest or in motion) across their environments, without slowing them down
15:40 - 16:15
Closing Session
CxO
AI and High-Performance Computing: Strategic Leadership for the Future
- The importance of strategic AI-adoption and how you can align AI initiatives with business goals to drive growth and innovation - Explore how to leverage High-Performance Computing and infrastructure strategies that can maximise AI's potential for scalability and efficiency - How executives should approach AI governance, ethics and risk management to ensure rust and compliance to ensure responsible AI leadership
Tsvi Gal
CTO
Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
16:15 - 17:15
Evening Drinks Reception
Event Speakers
Neil Khatod
CISO
Hays
Neil brings unparalleled expertise in cybersecurity and risk management, having led transformative strategies that safeguard global enterprises in an ever-evolving digital landscape. As the Chief Information Security Officer at Hays, Neil's dedication to fostering innovation and resilience makes him a vital part of the CxO Institute community.
Joshua Reicher
Chief Digital Officer
Cenlar
A visionary leader in digital transformation and financial services, Joshua brings deep expertise in leveraging technology, data, and automation to drive operational excellence and customer experience. As CDO of Cenlar, he plays a key role in shaping the future of mortgage banking through cutting-edge digital strategies. With a career spanning multiple leadership roles in digital innovation, AI, and enterprise transformation, Joshua is at the forefront of integrating emerging technologies into financial ecosystems. His insights will be invaluable for executives navigating the evolving landscape of IT, data strategy, and automation.
Kodjo Hogan
BISO
TD Bank
With over a decade of experience in information security, Kodjo has demonstrated expertise in governance, risk management, compliance (GRC), cloud security, and cybersecurity strategy. He has successfully built and led high-performing teams, managed complex projects, and developed security frameworks that empower businesses to thrive securely. His passion lies in finding innovative solutions that not only protect but also enable business growth.
Aditi Baker
Head of Data Science, Global Infrastructure
Amex
Aditi is a dynamic leader at the forefront of data science and digital infrastructure. With a powerful blend of technical expertise and strategic vision, she has been instrumental in advancing data-driven innovation at scale across global systems.
Mary Sibley
RVP, North America
SAP
With over 40 years of business experience, Mary is a powerhouse in the world of enterprise technology, finance, and digital transformation. As an expert in SAP S/4HANA, she advises organizations on maximizing business value through innovation and strategic ERP solutions. Her impressive career spans leadership roles at SAP America, Oracle, PwC, and Schlumberger Systems Inc., shaping the future of business technology across industries. She’s also an SAP Distinguished Leader Award recipient and recognized in Who’s Who Women in Business.
Glen Moffatt
VP, S/4HANA Cloud ERP
SAP
With extensive expertise in public cloud strategy, enterprise technology, and digital transformation, Glen plays a key role in helping organizations harness the power of SAP’s cloud solutions to drive business value and innovation. As a respected leader in the industry, Glen brings deep insights into cloud adoption, ERP modernization, and the evolving IT landscape, making him a must-hear speaker for IT, finance, and transformation executives.
Esmond Kane
CISO
Advarra
With over two decades of experience leading IT and security programs across various industries, Esmond has been instrumental in transforming organizations' approaches to information security, threat, and risk management. Before joining Advarra, he held prominent positions at Steward Health Care, Mass General Brigham, and Harvard University, where he provided invaluable insights into cybersecurity and business practices.
Amit Erande
GM, Personalization and AI
Treasure Data
Amit brings a wealth of expertise in leveraging AI agents and customer data to transform business operations and spark innovation. As the General Manager leading AI and Personalization efforts at Treasure Data, he plays a key role in helping organizations harness the full potential of their data to drive scalable, intelligent customer experiences. At the forefront of data-driven innovation, Amit empowers enterprises to activate real-time insights, streamline processes, and unlock next-gen personalization capabilities—all while maintaining agility and operational excellence.
David Palaitis
Managing Director - Platform Engineering
Two Sigma
A hands-on technologist and ML systems strategist, David brings deep expertise in building and scaling machine learning infrastructure for some of the world’s most data-driven organisations. From development environments to deployment pipelines, his work helps teams ship smarter, faster, and more reliably.
Arjun Shivanna
Enterprise Business Architecture Leader
New Balance
With a career spanning strategic architecture, digital transformation, and cross-functional leadership, Arjun brings a wealth of experience in driving business-IT alignment across global enterprise environments. At New Balance, he plays a pivotal role in scaling transformation initiatives that support innovation, agility, and long-term value creation.
E.A. Rockett
Vice President, Office of the General Counsel
Adobe
Rockett brings 15+ years of experience in design, digital media strategy & solutions, digital transformations, software development, and business & legal operations. Throughout his career, Rockett has also worked on business development including multi-party strategic deals, ranging from product engineering to go-to-market. Rockett received his J.D. from Albany Law School of Union University and a B.S. in Electrical Engineering from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute. He is also a pro bono licensing advisor to numerous emerging singer-songwriters.
Mike Bachman
Head of Research, Architecture, and Emerging Technology Strategy
Boomi
With over two decades of experience bridging enterprise architecture, AI, and emerging tech, Mike brings a sharp and pragmatic lens to one of the hottest topics in modern IT: Multi-Agent Systems — what they are, how to architect them responsibly, and why they matter for the next wave of intelligent enterprise ecosystems.
Craig Hyde
Chief Strategic Advisor / Field CTO
Splunk - A Cisco Company
With a rich track record spanning enterprise technology, AI-driven analytics, and customer-centric innovation, Craig is known for helping business and IT leaders break through complexity and lead with resilience.
Amit Basu
VP, CIO & CISO
International Seaways
Amit Basu is a visionary leader in digital transformation, cybersecurity, and IT risk management. As Chief Information Officer and Chief Information Security Officer at International Seaways (INSW), he leads maritime-focused initiatives that harness cutting-edge technologies to drive digital transformation, strengthen cybersecurity, and build operational resilience. With over 35 years of experience in Finance and Maritime sectors, Amit aligns IT and cybersecurity strategies with business objectives, risk mitigation, and innovation.
Louie Celiberti
Managing Director
Guggenheim Partners
A former trader turned engineering powerhouse, Louie brings over two decades of experience leading software engineering transformation across the finance sector. As Head of Software Engineering at Guggenheim Partners, he has rebuilt the firm’s technology infrastructure—driving scalable architectures, agile execution, and data-driven ecosystems that power both buy-side and sell-side operations.
Ritesh Bansal
Director, AI Risk Management
Citi
With 25+ years of experience building quantitative and analytical platforms across hedge funds, fintechs, and banks, Ritesh brings a rare combination of deep technical expertise, product thinking, and a strong track record in scaling teams and platforms. At Citi, he leads the Risk Analytic Product (RAP) team — delivering firmwide tools for forecasting, stress testing, and scenario modelling used by over 1,000 users.
Will Pearson
Senior Client Executive
Authority Partners
Will brings rich experience in driving engineering excellence and delivering client success through cutting-edge digital solutions. At Authority Partners, he plays a pivotal role in empowering organizations with scalable, multi-agent AI systems that accelerate internal innovation and modernize complex IT ecosystems. With a passion for fostering agile transformation and engineering innovation, Will’s session, “AI Agents & Multi-Agent Systems: Accelerating Internal Innovation and Engineering Excellence,” promises to offer valuable insights into harnessing AI to unlock new efficiencies and future-proof enterprise operations.
Padma Chukka
VP, Technology Platforms & Ecosystem
EasyPark Group
With a deep expertise in technology platforms, AI-driven transformation, and digital ecosystems, Padma has been at the forefront of leveraging Gen AI to enhance operational efficiency, drive intelligent decision-making, and elevate business performance. Her strategic insights empower organizations to harness AI’s full potential, optimizing processes and staying competitive in an evolving digital economy.
Tsvi Gal
CTO
Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
With a remarkable track record leading complex transformations at organisations like Morgan Stanley, Tsvi brings decades of leadership across infrastructure, data, Agile/DevOps, AI, and cloud modernisation. A recipient of the Einstein Award for Technology Excellence, Tsvi is widely recognised for delivering business value through strategic innovation and bold execution.
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The CIO Institute is the premier platform for IT leaders to tackle the most pressing challenges facing their organisations. Designed with delegates in mind, our events bring together CIOs, senior IT and other key decision-makers to explore cutting-edge solutions, drive collaboration, and achieve impactful outcomes.
Event Chair
Neil Khatod, Chief Information Security Officer
Neil brings unparalleled expertise in cybersecurity and risk management, having led transformative strategies that safeguard global enterprises in an ever-evolving digital landscape. As the Chief Information Security Officer at Hays, Neil's dedication to fostering innovation and resilience makes him a vital part of the CxO Institute community.
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SAP
SAP is a global leader in enterprise software, helping businesses of all sizes streamline operations, drive innovation, and accelerate digital transformation.
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Treasure Data
Treasure Data is a leading enterprise customer data platform (CDP) that empowers businesses to unify, analyse, and activate customer data at scale.
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