Join us in NYC on April 17

New York City, April 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 for our Assembly using Bizzabo as the event success software to create a more immersive, successful experience. We will unite the East Coast 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 Kyndryl, OneTrust, SentinelOne, Imperva, Cohesity, Delphix, Fivetran, Hackerone, Nasuni, Tamnoon and Cradlepoint.

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 Kenny Ferguson, IT Director of NC State University.

Then, we will start with the Opening Keynote Panel: “Navigating the C-Suite Landscape: Unveiling Mindset Shifts and Era-Defining Challenges.” In this dynamic discussion, industry leaders and technology experts will come together to explore the rapidly evolving landscape of technology, AI, cybersecurity, digital transformation and its impact on the C-Suite.

Speakers Include:

• Kim Sassaman, CISO, UHS of Delaware
• Sanjay Macwan, CIO & CISO, Vonage Holdings Corp.
• Gregory Zelo, CIO, Veeco
• Oodaye Shukla, Chief AI Officer, Havas
• Sateesh Challa, Head of Digital Transformation, Société Générale

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Up next, Kyndryl will present as the Keynote Presenter on "Trusted AI Governance."

Generative AI is the hottest topic of the decade, but it also poses significant challenges for organizations that want to leverage its potential. How can you ensure that your AI systems are not producing false or misleading outputs, that your sensitive data is not compromised, and that your stakeholders trust your AI decisions?

We will cover the following topics:

• Eliminating and controlling hallucinations
• Protecting sensitive data
• Building trust

Speaker include:

• John Berg, US Practice Lead for Data & AI, Kyndryl

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We will then have our Visionary Presenter: "Eliminating Silos, Enhancing Security: A Strategic Approach to Cloud Security" of SentinelOne.

As cloud usage continues to grow and evolve, so does the need for a strategic approach towards cloud security. Gone are the days of a few early adopters or code cowboys using a cloud service or two for coolness (or utility). Today, nearly 99% of organizations rely on the public cloud for critical business applications and infrastructure, with over 70% utilizing multiple cloud platforms. Yet, despite the increasing adoption (and spend) of cloud security technology, over 80% of organizations have reported a security incident in the past 12 months. The current approach to cloud security is not working.

Key Takeaways for Cybersecurity and Cloud Security Leaders:

• Identifying and bringing the right stakeholders to the cloud security table
• Defining cloud security processes, and integrating them into existing processes
• Key considerations for choosing technology that works for your cloud security strategy

Speaker:

• Laura Roantree, Director of Cloud Security Product and Partner Marketing, SentinelOne

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Following that, we will have a Visionary Presenter on "Fighting digital theft: Disrupting business logic API attacks" by Imperva.

Digital modernization is inevitably accelerating business transformation to enhance productivity. But as businesses move at speed to modernize and optimize their operations, so are cyber attackers who are quickly learning to take advantage of the weaknesses formed as a result. This leads to sophisticated attacks against business logic layer of digital services that are exposed through APIs. To make matters worse, adversarial actors continue to transform their tactics and techniques that makes it challenging for businesses to keep up with reactive measures.

Join this presentation to evaluate why businesses need to shift from blunt reactive measures to advanced proactive strategies that leverage adaptive controls and threat intelligence to defend the critical business logic layer against abuses and theft.

Speaker include:

• Amanda Mosello, Global Solutions Architect, Imperva

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Up next, we will then have a Senior Supporter Presenter: "Data frenzy to data freedom: how centralized data powers analytics and AI" by Fivetran.

In today’s data-rich environment, companies face the challenge of centralizing large volumes of diverse data to drive insights and operational efficiency. Without a comprehensive data centralisation strategy, organizations risk missing out on significant opportunities for revenue growth and competitive advantages with data trapped in silos. By freeing data from silos and establishing a single source of truth, companies can accelerate their innovation to stay competitive. Join us as we explore how data freedom powers analytics, AI/ML and generative AI applications - including on-prem databases, SaaS applications, and enterprise systems like SAP. In our talk, you will discover:

• The key obstacles hindering organizations from achieving a mature data strategy
• Learn how a strong cloud data platform can serve as a catalyst for data freedom
• Hear about real-world examples where embracing data centralization led to deeper innovation

Speaker:

• Andy Ellman, Enterprise Sales Engineering Leader, Fivetran

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Following that, we will then have a Senior Supporter Presenter: "Have a Conversation With Your Data - Leverage Generative AI" with Cohesity.

The age of artificial intelligence (AI) has ushered in a new era where deep insights and learnings can be unlocked from your data. These advancements mean organizations can get augmented information from their business data by using natural language questions instead of data queries. Cohesity just launched the industry’s first generative AI-powered conversational search assistant to help businesses transform secondary data into knowledge. Data Insights with Cohesity Cohesity Gaia enables organizations to make smarter and faster business decisions by bringing the power of retrieval-augmented generative (RAG) AI to unlock deep learnings and novel insights from their data Whether you need more insights into your organization’s compliance posture, need to conduct an eDiscovery exercise, or want to be smarter about prior customer engagements, Cohesity Gaia can unlock value for your organization. Cohesity Gaia can transform your data into Knowledge.

Key Benefits

● Create value and insights for the whole company from your backup data

● Generate AI-driven business insights from enterprise data

● Reduce time to action with AI conversational assistant

Speaker:

• Stephen Gyarmati, Sr. Principal Field Technical Director, Cohesity

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Up next, we will then have a Senior Supporter Presenter: "Wrangling Sensitive Data Sprawl: How to Shrink Your Data Protection Footprint" by Delphix.

The footprint of sensitive data — such as PII, payment details, and health information — is growing rapidly in many enterprises. Security officers contend by spreading their resources thinner, an impractical strategy in an era of scarce security talent and tight budgets.

Join this interactive session to discuss the primary driver of sensitive data growth, the drawbacks of the common mitigation strategies, and an architectural paradigm shift that stops the sprawl of sensitive data while accelerating access to data for your most important innovators.

Speaker:

• Susan DiFranco, Solutions Engineer, Delphix

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Following that, we will then have the CISO Panel with OneTrust on "Integrating Security, Privacy & Data Governance."

Sensitive data moves across organization’s ecosystems and into supply chains, creating additional risk and compliance concerns. This roundtable explores the intersection of privacy and security, uncovering challenges and success stories to:

• Create a security strategy focused on data risk reduction
• Optimize your GRC processes and technology
• Increase collaboration between security, IT, and privacy

Speakers include:

• Matthew Moog, General Manager, Third-Party Risk, OneTrust (MODERATOR)
• Michael Knam, SVP - Global Cloud Specialty Sales, OneTrust
• Peter Rosario, CISO, USI Insurance
• Vivek Kumar, Deputy CISO, Cboe Global Markets
• Abhesh Kumar, Director & Head of RegTech, DTCC
• Latesh Nair, Global Chief - Enterprise Security & Analytics, HealthFirst
• Bijit Ghosh, Head of Engineering, Wells Fargo

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We are starting off the afternoon panels with the CIO / CDO Panel on "Decoding the Future: AI, ML & ChatGPT Unleashed." This panel will provide insights into the strategies and best practices employed by organizations to harness the full potential of AI and ML, and discover the unparalleled capabilities of ChatGPT in enhancing communication, driving efficiency, and unlocking new opportunities.

Speakers:

• Sami Huovilainen, Managing Director, Head of Next Gen Analytics, Citigroup
• Gurpreet Bal, Head of Data Technology & Enterprise Architecture, Guardian Life

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We will then have John Hill, Chief Digital Information Officer, MSC Industrial Supply Co. as the Executive Presenter on "Managing the Transition from CIO to CIO+."

Speakers:

• John Hill, Chief Digital Information Officer, MSC Industrial Supply Co.

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Up next is the CXO Panel: "Technology for All: Diversity, Inclusion and what DEI Initiatives In Your Organization." The panelists will delve into the ways technology can be leveraged as a powerful tool to drive DEI initiatives across various sectors and domains.

Speakers:

• Sanjay Macwan, CIO & CISO, Vonage Holdings Corp. (MODERATOR)
• Avishan Bodjnoud, Chief Information Management Officer, UN Peace Operations
• Nataliya Kuzhylina, Head of Enterprise Data, Global Infrastructure Partners
• Anupama Ambe, SVP and Managing Partner, Kyndryl
• Robyn Wright, CISO, Wiley

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Our last panel of the day will be the CISO & BISO Panel on "Unplugged Insights - Insider Perspective into Emerging Threats & Future Readiness." The panel will explore the concept of future readiness, emphasizing the importance of adaptability, resilience, and strategic foresight in navigating an increasingly complex world.

Speakers include:

• Rod Aday, CISO, Bank of China
• Robert Lee, BISO, Deluxe
• Heather Dean, Director, BISO, BNY Mellon Pershing

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Aside from the presenting Sponsors, we also have Cradlepoint, HackerOne, Nasuni and Tamnoon 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 .