Building the Intelligent Enterprise
Turning AI, Automation and Data into Measurable Business Performance
The next phase of transformation will be defined by organisations that can operationalise AI, automate intelligently and create sustainable business value at scale.
CxO Institute New York brings together senior technology, security and data leaders to explore how organisations are transforming decision-making, reinventing operations, modernising data foundations and delivering measurable outcomes through AI, automation and intelligent technologies.
Why Attend
- Join a select group of executives focused on turning AI, automation and data investments into measurable business outcomes
- Explore an agenda shaped by the operational, automation and performance priorities driving enterprise transformation today
- Learn how leading organisations are improving decision-making, operational efficiency and business performance through intelligent technologies
- Gain insight into the strategies, technologies and operating models creating competitive advantage at scale
What You'll Explore
AI Operationalisation • Intelligent Automation • Decision Intelligence • Enterprise Performance • Data Foundations • Technology Optimisation • Business Value Realisation
Why This Conversation Matters
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Glenn Schmitz, is the Chief Information Security & Privacy Officer for the Virginia State Corporation Commission and a recognized cybersecurity and technology governance executive with more than 25 years of experience in cybersecurity, privacy, governance, risk management, and digital transformation. Previously serving as CISO for the Virginia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services, he has led security strategy and operations across complex public sector and healthcare environments while building high-performing teams and advancing risk-based governance programs. Glenn is also Chair of the Board for Tech for Troops, founder of Terra Sol, LLC, and a frequent speaker on AI governance, cyber risk management, and emerging technologies including quantum computing and agentic AI. As Conference Chair, he brings a collaborative leadership style focused on connecting executives, government leaders, and innovators to address today's evolving technology and cybersecurity challenges.
Glenn SchmitzChief Information Security and Privacy OfficerVirginia State Corporation Commission
A Welcome Message from Glenn Schmitz
Chair, CxO Institute New York
As we gather for CxO Institute New York 2026, organisations are navigating a period of unprecedented change. Advances in artificial intelligence, evolving cyber threats and growing expectations around innovation are creating new opportunities, but also introducing greater complexity and accountability for technology leaders. Success increasingly depends on balancing innovation with trust, resilience and measurable business outcomes.
The conversations taking place throughout the day are important because the decisions being made today will shape how organisations operate, compete and grow in the years ahead. Events like this provide a valuable opportunity to share experiences, challenge perspectives and learn from one another as we navigate an increasingly dynamic technology landscape. I look forward to the insights, discussions and connections that will emerge throughout the day.
Agenda
08:00 - 08:45
Registration & Networking Breakfast
08:45 - 09:35
Opening Panel
CxO
From AI Potential to Business Performance: Building the Intelligent Enterprise
- Scaling AI, automation and data initiatives from experimentation to enterprise-wide impact
- Embedding governance, trust and accountability into increasingly intelligent operations
- Redefining leadership, operating models and investment priorities for the next era of business transformation
Glenn Schmitz
Chief Privacy & Security Officer
Virginia State Corporation Commission
Tsvi Gal
CTO
Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
Joshua Reicher
Chief Digital & Information Officer
USI Insurance Services
Ash Dhupar
Chief AI & Data Officer
Honeywell Aerospace Technologies
09:40 - 10:20
Strategy
The Autonomous Enterprise is Now: SAP's AI Strategy and State of the Nation
The question is no longer whether to commit to AI — it's how to scale it across your business with confidence. SAP shares its AI strategy, the current state of the Autonomous Enterprise, and what it takes to go from experimentation to execution. What to expect:
- From lessons to leadership — what enterprise leaders have learned from their AI journeys, and how the most progressive organizations are pivoting to turn that experience into competitive advantage
- AI agents running the enterprise today — 200+ specialized agents executing across finance, supply chain, HR, and procurement, grounded in trusted business data
- The new way of working — how Joule is shifting enterprise work from navigating software to stating intent
Suresh Ramanathan
Vice President and Executive Advisor
SAP
10:25 - 11:05
Strategy
Decision Intelligence: Transforming How Enterprises Make Decisions
- Embedding AI into operational and strategic decision-making
- Reducing latency between insight, action and business outcomes
- Building decision-centric operating models for the intelligent enterprise
Security
Identity in the Age of AI: Securing Humans, Machines and Agents
- Managing the explosion of machine, service and AI-agent identities
- Rethinking access controls and governance beyond traditional IAM
- Building identity-centric security strategies for autonomous environments
Data
Powering the AI Economy: The Future of Data Centers, Energy, Edge, and Digital Infrastructure at Scale
- How organisations are evolving their digital infrastructure, connectivity and data strategies to support the growing demands of AI, data-intensive workloads and real-time decision-making
- Addressing the increasing compute, energy and operational requirements of AI while maintaining security, reliability, cost efficiency and sustainability goals
- Exploring the role of data centres, cloud, edge and interconnected ecosystems in enabling scalable AI adoption, data sovereignty and business innovation
11:10 - 11:50
Strategy
From Copilots to Agentic AI: Scaling Autonomous Execution
- Moving AI beyond isolated use cases into enterprise-wide execution
- Establishing repeatable delivery models, governance and measurement frameworks
- Scaling successful AI initiatives across business functions
Security
Securing the Agentic Enterprise: Trust, Control and Accountability
- Managing risk as AI agents gain autonomy across business processes
- Establishing governance and oversight for AI-driven actions
- Balancing innovation, security and compliance in autonomous environments
Data
Connected Data, Intelligent Enterprise: Breaking Down Silos to Unlock AI and Business Value
- Connecting fragmented data environments to make critical information more accessible across teams, applications and increasingly distributed enterprises.
- Creating an AI-ready data foundation by enabling people, applications and AI to work from accessible, reliable and up-to-date information.
- Turning data accessibility into business value by improving collaboration, accelerating decision-making and enabling organisations to scale intelligent technologies more effectively.
11:55 - 12:35
Strategy
Agentic AI and the Future of Enterprise Operations
- Combining AI, automation and process intelligence to transform business operations
- Improving efficiency, agility and decision-making across the enterprise
- Creating scalable operating models that support continuous optimisation
Security
Building Cyber Resilience as a Driver of Business Growth
- Aligning security investments with business priorities and growth objectives
- Communicating cyber risk and resilience effectively at board level
- Building security strategies that enable innovation and transformation
Data
Data Observability: From Visibility to Confidence
- Ensuring data reliability across increasingly complex environments
- Detecting quality, lineage and operational issues before they impact the business
- Building trust in AI and analytics through greater transparency
12:35 - 13:25
Networking Lunch
13:25 - 14:05
Strategy
Optimising Technology Investments in an Era of AI
- Aligning technology investments with business priorities and measurable outcomes
- Balancing innovation, operational efficiency and cost management
- Maximising value from cloud, AI and digital transformation initiatives
14:10 - 14:50
Strategy
Beyond Productivity: Creating New Business Models with AI
- Moving from efficiency gains to revenue growth and competitive advantage
- Identifying opportunities for AI-enabled products, services and customer experiences
- Balancing innovation with risk, governance and scalability
Security
Safe AI Adoption: Protecting Data, Models and Enterprise Trust
- Securing AI initiatives while enabling innovation and business value
- Protecting enterprise data, intellectual property and customer information
- Building trust through governance, transparency and security controls
Data
Data Governance for the AI Era
- Creating governance models that enable innovation while maintaining trust
- Improving ownership, accountability and data quality across the enterprise
- Supporting responsible AI through stronger governance foundations
14:55 - 15:35
Strategy
Responsible Innovation: Scaling AI Without Losing Control
- Balancing innovation, governance and regulatory expectations
- Managing AI risk while accelerating adoption
- Creating accountability frameworks for enterprise AI
Security
The Autonomous SOC: Reimagining Security Operations with AI
- How AI is transforming detection, investigation and response
- Defining the role of human analysts in increasingly automated environments
- Building trust and governance around AI-assisted security decisions
Data
From Data Assets to Business Value: Building Product-Led Data Strategies
- Moving beyond data management to create measurable business outcomes
- Establishing ownership and accountability for data products
- Scaling data initiatives that drive commercial and operational value
15:40 - 16:20
Strategy
Designing High-Performance Organisations for the AI Era
- Redesigning processes, teams and decision-making structures around AI
- Increasing organisational agility and operational effectiveness
- Creating environments where people and AI work together effectively
Security
Zero Trust in a Hyperconnected Enterprise
- Extending Zero Trust principles across cloud, AI and distributed environments
- Strengthening identity, access and data protection strategies
- Supporting secure innovation while reducing risk exposure
Data
Turning Information into Intelligence
- Connecting enterprise knowledge, analytics and AI to improve business outcomes
- Making critical information easier to discover, understand and use
- Supporting faster, more informed decision-making across the organisation
16:25 - 17:00
Closing Session
CxO
Will Your Organisation Be Ready for 2027?
- Identifying the capabilities, structures and leadership approaches that will define future success
- Navigating the opportunities and risks of increasingly autonomous enterprises
- Preparing for a future where AI becomes embedded across every aspect of business operations
17:00 - 18:00
Closing Drinks Reception
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