Join us in New York City on July 17 at the National Assembly

New York City, July 17, 2024 - Apex Assembly is excited to be bringing together 60+ CIOs, CTOs, CDOs, CISOs, and other Divisional Leaders from F500 and Global 2000 Enterprise organizations from all across the United States for our Assembly using Bizzabo as the event success software to create a more immersive, successful experience. We will unite the USA-based executives for a day of panels, thought leadership discussions, networking sessions and more.

We will examine the most pressing issues in 2024 with collaboration with industry-leading speakers and our sponsors Google Cloud, Contrast Security, Denodo, Ping Identity, Entrust, Cycognito, Cribl, GTT, Descope, Astronomer, General Assembly, Virtru, Automation Anywhere, ThreatLocker, Fullstory + Google Cloud, Rubrik and Telesign.

Sessions at a Glance:

**The agenda is subject to change.?For the most updated agenda and entire schedule, please visit the website.

We will kick off the day with Opening Remarks by Walt Carter, Author, Board Member, Former CIO & CMO.

Then, we will start with the Opening Keynote Panel: “The Importance of Implementation - "Addressing Challenges & Shifting Strategies to Drive Tangible Change within Your Organization.” Our expert panelists will explore the common challenges organizations face during the implementation phase, share insights on adaptive strategies, and provide practical solutions for overcoming obstacles.

Speakers:

• Jeanmarie Olive, CIO, John Hancock
• Erwin Eimers, CIO/CISO, Sumitomo Chemical
• Erik Hart, CISO, Cushman & Wakefield
• Quincey Collins, Chief Security Officer, Sheppard Mullin
• Amit Basu, CIO/CISO, International Seaways

Up next, Google Cloud will present as the Keynote Presenter on "How to Monetize Generative AI: What Decision Makers Need to Know."

Gabe Corbett, a specialist on AI Transformation at Google Cloud, will share his insights gained from working with Google's most strategic customers on Generative AI strategy. He will cover what decision makers need to know about what Generative AI models are capable of and how to monetize these capabilities through Google's core innovation principles. The talk will conclude with key takeaways and a Q&A session.

Speaker:

• Gabe Corbett, Business Development/Transformation Manager, AI & GenAI Services, Google Cloud

We will then have our Disrupter Presenter, "Streamlining App/API Security with Runtime Security" of Contrast Security. Application and API criticality and complexity are skyrocketing, creating a ‘perfect storm’ for attackers. Learn how revolutionary runtime security technology tackles the root cause of software insecurity to protect Apps/APIs in production, secure their libraries and software supply chain, and empower developers. We’ll share how organizations have scaled Appsec programs to thousands of Apps/APIs, eliminating wasted effort and accelerating innovation.

Speakers:

• Jeff Williams, Founder & CTO, Contrast Security

We will then have our Visionary Presenter: "Establishing an Agile Data Foundation for Generative AI Success" of Denodo. Join us for an engaging session as we explore the transformative potential of Generative AI technologies. Learn how Retrieval Augmented Generation (RAG) can empower your organization to harness the full benefits of Generative AI. Discover best practices for optimizing your data strategies to effectively fuel your AI initiatives.

In the session, we will explore:

• Common hurdles such as data sprawl and distributed data environments.
• Best practices for safeguarding sensitive data and ensuring compliance with stringent privacy regulations.
• The knowledge and tools needed to establish an agile data foundation and drive innovation in your organization with Generative AI.

Speakers:

• Parker Thompson, Regional Vice President & General Manager, NA East, Denodo

We will then have our Visionary Presenter, "The Evolution of Identity Trust: Getting to Know You Means Getting to “Really” Know About You" of Ping Identity. The statement that “to know you is to love you” has never been more true or relevant as we face more and more challenges from synthetic identity and AI-driven threats. Identity is no longer just an IT security issue but a key business enabler as businesses work to delight their consumers, partners and employees with frictionless user experiences that also improves the security of access to the data and resources IT works to protect.

We all know security is a choice people make, and if we make it difficult, people will not choose it. But if we make security seamless and put the control of what personal information can be shared, we can build trust over time and in the end get to know more about our users as we recognize them each time we engage with them.

In this session, I’ll introduce how IAM practitioners can establish trust through decentralized identity, leverage threat detection and mitigation tools to seamless engage users, and balance frictionless experience and security by implementing an adaptive trust model for governing access entitlements.

Speaker:

• Loren Russon, SVP Product & Technology, Ping Identity

Up next, we have our Senior Supporter Presenter, "Behavioral Data: Outpace the Competition & Ensure Customer Satisfaction" of Fullstory. Businesses need to predict what customers want and create personalized experiences to gain a competitive advantage and drive revenue. They need to deliver customized, tailored interactions that increase customer acquisition, improve loyalty and increase satisfaction. Join Fullstory’s Head of Data Products to learn how Data + Engineering teams can supercharge tools like DialogFlow and BigQuery with unprecedented behavioral data to accurately forecast and create experiences that outpace the competition and keep customers coming back for more.

Speakers:

• Philip Simpson, Head of Commercial, Fullstory

The next presentation will be from Entrust with their Senior Supporter Presentation, "Safeguard your Data." As we explore the benefits of AI, and with the PQ threat looming, now more than ever digital security strategies should center around data. Zero Trust is a strategic approach to cybersecurity that secures an organization by eliminating implicit trust and continuously validating every stage of a digital interaction. Learn how you can protect every facet or your network infrastructure using Entrust’s Crypto solutions.

Speakers:

• Marc LaSalle, Sr Sales Executive, Entrust

We are starting off the afternoon panels with the CISO Panel: "How to Move to Exposure Management" with CyCognito. A more effective way of managing security risk has begun to take hold: Exposure Management. According to Gartner, who coined the term, organizations who implement an exposure management program can expect a two-thirds reduction in their likelihood to get breached. Learn the key components of an exposure management program and how to operationalize it.

Speakers:

• Rob Gurzeev, CEO & Co-Founder, CyCognito, MODERATOR
• Peter Rosario, CISO, USI Insurance
• Joseph Farah, BISO, Mr. Cooper
• Jim Johnson, CISO North America, Safran Electrical & Power
• Stuart Rodgers, Managing Director - App Sec/Pen Tes/Cloud, BMO Financial Group

Up next will be the Executive Presentation on "Cybersecurity in Mission Critical Environments" with Tim Hampton, CISO, Sierra Space.

Speaker:

• Tim Hampton, CISO, Sierra Space

Up next will be the CXO Panel: "Addressing the Talent Gap & Fostering a Culture of Future Leadership Development." Our expert panelists will delve into strategies for identifying and developing talent, creating a culture that supports leadership growth, and overcoming challenges in leadership development.

Speakers:

• Vivek Kumar, Global Deputy CISO, Cboe Global Markets
• Douglas Hegley, Chief Digital Officer, The Metropolitan Museum of Art
• Rod Aday, CISO, Bank of China
• Mary Konstantinidis, Director Cybersecurity & BISO, Allstate
• Randal Jenovai, Head of Retail Analytics & Data Science, Camping World
• Dimitrios Tzimas, Head of Security Architecture, Paypal

The next panel will be the AI Panel: "Insights from Our Journey, The Risks involved, and Future Adaptations." Our panelists will provide candid reflections on their experiences, discussing the lessons learned and the strategies employed to navigate challenges.

Speakers:

• Avishan Bodjnoud, Chief Information Management Officer, UN Peace Operations, MODERATOR
• Sanjith Kodangil, CTO, Dentaquest
• Latesh Nair, Head of Technology- Digital & AI Security Analytics, Healthfirst
• Steven Wallstedt, CISO, Industrial and Commercial Bank of China
• Vivienne Li, Head of Strategy and Data, CVS Health
• Bob Bress, VP, Data Science, Freewheel

Our last panel of the day will be the CXO Panel on The Digital Evolution: ‘What does Corporate Transformation mean to you?’ Our expert panelists will share their perspectives on what corporate transformation means in the digital age, discussing the challenges, opportunities, and strategies for success.

Speakers include:

• Sree Chitoor, CTO, IAVI
• Narasimhan Eechambadi, Chief Global Data & Analytics Officer, Universal Music Group
• Eric Boateng, CISO & Head of Enterprise Cyber Security, MassMutual
• Eugene Shapiro, Business Transformation Lead, Multinational Pharmaceutical and Healthcare Services Provider

We will close out the event with a Post-Assembly Dinner from Astronomer on "Mastering Data Pipeline Orchestration: Leveraging Tools for Seamless Workflow Optimization."

Generative AI and machine learning applications rely heavily on precise, timely data delivery. Apache Airflow and similar data orchestration frameworks have swiftly become cornerstones in MLOps and Generative AI, essential for coordinating and managing data flow into model services like OpenAI, Bedrock, and Cohere, as well as established platforms such as Snowflake and Databricks.

Join us for a practical discussion on how well-orchestrated data pipelines efficiently, reliably, and cost-effectively bring Generative AI and ML applications to production. Explore best practices and real-world examples of cutting-edge customer-facing applications built on the Apache Airflow standard.

Speaker:

• Steven Hillion, SVP, Data and AI, Astronomer

Aside from the presenting Sponsors, we also have ThreatLocker, General Assembly, Cribl, GTT, Virtu, Descope and Rubrik onsite discussing their organizations and offerings to the industry.

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Through these thought leadership sessions, panels and live chats we will bring to the forefront today's top successes, challenges and focus areas for CIOs, CTOs, CDOs, CISOs and other Divisional Leaders in the enterprise.

Apex Assembly specializes in bringing together technology leaders from the world’s largest companies to discuss technology trends and focus on solving their biggest technology challenges. By uniting exclusive C-level communities, Apex offers unparalleled opportunities to mindshare in a secure environment and collaborate on industry trends, challenges and successes. Headquartered in Midtown Manhattan, Apex Assembly hosts regional and national events focused on open discussion and education to assist technology leaders in building lasting business relationships. Learn more at https://apexassembly.com.