In a data role, one of our main objectives is to build efficient models and ensure that the recommendations from modeling efforts are as accurate or interpretable as possible. In my talk, I’ll introduce a framework that every leader/data contributor can follow and discuss a modeling approach and critical junctions in the modeling process to ensure models are less biased and performant. I’ll talk about what has made me and my data teams most effective based on all of my experience as an analyst, decision scientist and data leader. It all comes down to adding the human element.

Please Join the VP & CIO of YMCA, Siva Balu in this Executive Interview where he will discuss how Digital Transformation looks for non-profit organizations and how Artificial Intelligence plays a role.

Please Join the Director, IT Security Education & Consulting of Harvard University, Sandy Silk in this Executive Interview where she will discuss how to recruit strong IT candidates and give great insight on setting employees up to success.

Please Join the Senior Product Manager Secure Mobility of Telos Corporation, Tom Badders in this Executive Interview where he will discuss the latest trends in network security such as, Zero Trust and SASE.

The goal of zero-touch automation across network assets can seem nearly impossible. Many enterprises gain measurable efficiencies by centralizing visibility of security policies across multiple vendors and assets. A unified security policy that defines access and connection rules can ensure that compliance is maintained, and audit preparedness time is significantly decreased. When automation is introduced and optimized, organizations see improved SLAs, reduced resource requirements, and significantly faster change implementation times. Gain the insights that can put you on the path to zero-touch automation and continuous compliance.

Please Join the CTO of GlobalTranz, Russ Felker in this Executive Interview where he will discuss the approach his organization took to putting cybersecurity initiatives in place.

Given that change is constant (and even disruptive) it is mission critical for organizations to embrace and drive digitalization to stay ahead of the curve and achieve sustainable competitive advantage. This session will provide an example eco-system of how this can be orchestrated at an enterprise level with a particular focus on data in tandem with process, people and technology.

Please Join the CISO of Los Angeles County Fire Department, Allen Ohanian in this Executive Interview where he will discuss the latest trends and patterns for phishing and ransomware attacks. He will address which sectors are victimized the most and why.

Data is exploding, and it is necessary for every organization to make sense and monetize this data in a timely fashion. Cloud makes it possible to try out and iterate quickly with many different solutions and allows access to highly scalable compute and storage on demand. This presentation will highlight the main advantages of the cloud in the Data and Analytics space.

World is on the cusp of the Fourth Industrial Revolution or Industry 4.0. It is quite different than the prior three Industrial Revolutions —steam & water power, assembly lines, and computerization, as it will challenge the enterprises on not only their business operations but also on how efficiently they adapt to the evolving human behaviors. This revolution is expected to impact all industries, disciplines, economies and ultimately societies. In this new era of revolution, only those enterprises or people will survive and thrive who will adapt to Industry 4.0 by correctly adopting the Digital Transformation strategies and the technologies such as Artificial Intelligence, Robotics, IOT, Cloud, Digital Twin, Augmented Reality, etc.

In today’s world, most security professionals will say it is not a matter of if it is a matter of when a breach happens. In this presentation we will discuss how the City of West Palm Beach is building an organization-wide information security program that centers on a strong technical platform, a robust administrative tier and a solid compliance infrastructure. Discussion points will include; reducing liability, leveraging audits, engaging the organization and building a culture of security awareness. Additionally, we will highlight some of the compliance tools used to ensure long term results.

The latest blockchain trend is NFT’s, is it possible that NFT’s are more than just a place for Bitcoin millionaires to park their money? Could the electronic Art World make blockchain hip?

This presentation will explain what Non-Fungible Tokens are, how they fit into the Blockchain ecosystem, why people are interested and most importantly, explore how NTF’s could impact your business?

Please Join the SVP & CTO of Extra Space Storage, Bron McCall in this Executive Interview where he will discuss the digital transformation journey within his organization. He will also advise how to get started and some lessons learned along the way.

Please Join the CIO of Good Samaritan Hospital, Danny Scott in this Executive Interview where he will discuss the biggest IT obstacles for his organization. He will also advise how to keep your staff motivated with little growth in technology.

Please Join the MD, Head of Technology Risk & Compliance of TIAA, Vaughn Alliton in this Executive Interview where he will discuss Data Management and the risks that organizations face.

Please Join the VP, Global Head of Cyber GRC/ BISO, Patrick Benoit in this Executive Interview where he will discuss the role of the Business Information Security Officer (BISO).

Please Join the Chief Security Officer of Southern Methodist University, George Finney in this Executive Interview where he will discuss the 9 different cybersecurity habits and the process to help you and your employees break them.

Please Join the CIO & CSO of Hagerty, Kelly Smith in this Executive Interview where he will discuss the role company culture plays in digital transformation. He will also explain the positive impact digital transformation had on customer engagement, employee innovation, productivity and more.

The shift to a remote workforce came very sudden and with a huge impact to our daily work. While technology enables us to continue our duties we’ve lost the personal touch and spontaneous conversations. So many companies have gone through, continue and accelerate their Digital Transformations. As part of this journey we’ve recognized the importance of building employee culture and creating high performing teams. Theses small teams would be colocated and work from an engaging space to create amazing products. Awesome concept, but in times of COVID-19 how do we keep trust and culture alive?