2023 Forbes CIO Next Summit

November 16, 2023, In Person: 9:30 a.m. - 5 p.m. ET | Virtual: 2 - 3:30 p.m. ET - New York, NY + Virtual

Apply to Attend

A fascinating development is that many companies now refer to themselves as technology companies first and members of their industries second. If every company is a tech company, then the CIO should be as influential as any of the CEO’s reports. In a world where data is the new fuel, and generative AI is the new engine, how will CIOs oversee those engines, ensuring their appropriate use? And as cybersecurity issues abound, generative AI is sure to open vast new portals of risk. Going forward, CIOs won’t be just drivers of innovation—they will be the primary executives safeguarding the enterprise.

 

Join Forbes in NYC for a critical day where we will discuss the vast new opportunities—and risks—for technology leaders in this era of sudden acceleration.

Speakers

Paul Ballew

Paul Ballew

Chief Data & Analytics Officer


National Football League

Prakash Kota

Prakash Kota

SVP & CIO


Autodesk

Katya Andresen

Katya Andresen

SVP & Chief Digital and Analytics Officer


The Cigna Group

Jeff Sippel

Jeff Sippel

EVP & CIO


Northwestern Mutual

Arthur Hu

Arthur Hu

SVP & Global CIO, Lenovo and Chief Technology & Delivery Officer


Lenovo’s Solutions and Services Group

Bill Pappas

Bill Pappas

EVP and Head of Global Technology & Operations


MetLife

Cynthia  Stoddard

Cynthia Stoddard

SVP & CIO


Adobe

Jonny LeRoy

Jonny LeRoy

SVP & CTO


W.W. Grainger, Inc.

John Russell

John Russell

VP & CIO


Northrop Grumman

Monica Caldas

Monica Caldas

EVP & CIO


Liberty Mutual Insurance

Guido Sacchi

Guido Sacchi

Senior Executive Vice President & CIO


Global Payments

Matthew Guarini

Matthew Guarini

VP & Senior Research Director


Forrester

Nick Parrotta

Nick Parrotta

President, Digital Transformation Solutions and Chief Digital & Information Officer


HARMAN

Carissa Rollins

Carissa Rollins

CIO


Illumina

Srini Krishnamurthy

Srini Krishnamurthy

Chief Strategy & Information Officer


FM Global

Paul Beswick

Paul Beswick

SVP & CIO


Marsh McLennan

Scott Crowder

Scott Crowder

SVP & CIO


BMC

Jon Webster

Jon Webster

Senior Managing Director & Chief Operating Officer


CPP Investments

Steve Forbes

Steve Forbes

Chairman & Editor-in-Chief


Forbes

Janett Haas

Janett Haas

SVP, Research & Insights


Forbes

Rich Karlgaard

Rich Karlgaard

Global Futurist & Editor-At-Large


Forbes

Peter High

Peter High

Forbes Contributor & President


Metis Strategy

Kristin Stoller

Kristin Stoller

Senior Editor, Under 30


Forbes


Apply to Attend the Forbes CIO Next Summit in NYC

Forbes CIO Next Summit - Retail Price

$2,000

Applications Reviewed on a Rolling Basis

In Person Agenda

Please note agenda and timing are subject to change.

9:30 a.m.

Breakfast & Networking

10:30 a.m.

Welcome Remarks

Peter High, Forbes Contributor & President, Metis Strategy

Rich Karlgaard, Global Futurist & Editor-At-Large, Forbes

10:40 a.m.

What’s Ahead: Steve Forbes Forecasts 2024

Risk-on or risk-off? The Forbes editor-in-chief discusses the factors that will shape the U.S. and global economies in 2024. Will Fed policy push the U.S. into recession? Will AI stimulate growth or cause unemployment? Will a Biden second term be the same or different–and would a Republican administration make big or marginal changes? On the global front, how will China’s recent moves affect global growth? Is the world slipping into widespread wars? Editor-At-Large Rich Karlgaard moderates a discussion with Mr. Forbes at this critical time in global affairs.

 

Steve Forbes, Chairman & Editor-in-Chief, Forbes

Interviewer: Rich Karlgaard, Global Futurist & Editor-At-Large, Forbes

11:00 a.m.

Opportunities Beyond CIO

CIOs continue to be invited to take on expansive roles beyond the CIO post. What Forbes calls the “CIO-Plus” are rightfully bullish about their futures, these CIOs are paving the way to broader sets of responsibilities.

 

Arthur Hu, SVP & Global CIO, Lenovo and Chief Technology & Delivery Officer, Lenovo’s Solutions and Services Group

Srini Krishnamurthy, Chief Strategy & Information Officer, FM Global

Jon Webster, Senior Managing Director & Chief Operating Officer, CPP Investments

Moderator: Peter High, Forbes Contributor & President, Metis Strategy

11:25 a.m.

The CIO's Role In The Growth Agenda

As the smart use of technology and data determine performance in all organizations, top CIOs have embraced a new role: driving growth. What does research say about the optimal technologies and best practices CIOs are using to expand markets? And how are CIOs working with their C-Suite peers in product development, sales, marketing and finance to grow the top line? Top researchers from Forrester and Forbes discuss.

 

Matthew Guarini, VP & Senior Research Director, Forrester

Interviewer: Janett Haas, SVP, Research & Insights, Forbes

11:40 a.m.

Exclusive Michael Lewis Video Interview

20 years ago, Michael Lewis’ classic bestseller “Moneyball” did for data and analytics what the iPhone did for mobile technology and what ChatGPT has done for AI: it made the idea accessible to the masses. Lewis has long had a gift in explaining the esoteric with stories that are unforgettable. In this conversation, Michael shares his thoughts on the role he played in the data revolution and the future of blockchain and cryptocurrency in light of the FTX collapse (covered in his latest bestseller, “Going Infinite”), among other topics.

11:50 a.m.

Cultures That Are Built To Last

The biggest determinant of the pace of change, retention rates, and M&A success is culture. Each of our organizations has a culture, though most are not well-defined or nurtured appropriately. These leaders will share their secrets to building great, dynamic and sustainable cultures.

 

Monica Caldas, EVP & CIO, Liberty Mutual Insurance

Jonny LeRoy, SVP & CTO, W.W. Grainger, Inc.

John Russell, VP & CIO, Northrop Grumman

Moderator: Rich Karlgaard, Global Futurist & Editor-At-Large, Forbes

12:15 p.m.

Separating Hype From Reality In Generative AI

No technology has been adopted faster than generative AI. Users are equal parts thrilled and scared by the possibilities it introduces. Both reactions are appropriate. We will hear from CXOs who are leading their teams to embrace generative AI while laying out guardrails to ensure responsible current and future implementations. 

 

Katya Andresen, SVP & Chief Digital and Analytics Officer, The Cigna Group

Paul Beswick, SVP & Global CIO, Marsh McLennan

Cynthia Stoddard, SVP & CIO, Adobe

Moderator: Peter High, Forbes Contributor & President, Metis Strategy

12:45 p.m. - 1:45 p.m.

Lunch & Networking

1:45 p.m.

CIO Open Forum: AI In The Enterprise

A moderated discussion where we invite attendees to share experiences and ideas on a key topic of interest to the CIO community.

2:05 p.m.

CIOs As The Masters Of Customer Experience

A seamless digital experience for customers and employees alike has never been more important — it’s now a strategic imperative. Once viewed as primarily the job of operational leaders, CIOs are the new drivers of digital transformation and experience across their organizations. We will hear from CIOs who are driving remarkable change, business impact and scale leveraging technology.

 

Prakash Kota, SVP & CIO, Autodesk

Nick Parrotta, President, Digital Transformation Solutions and Chief Digital & Information Officer, HARMAN

Moderator: Kristin Stoller, Senior Editor, Forbes

2:30 p.m.

Cybersecurity As The Driver Of Trust

Cybersecurity investments have often been viewed as tantamount to insurance for the company. Invest heavily and hope that the worst does not come to pass. But leading CIOs recognize that great cybersecurity hygiene can drive greater degrees of customer trust. These CIOs will tell us how.

 

Bill Pappas, EVP and Head of Global Technology & Operations, MetLife

Jeff Sippel, EVP & CIO, Northwestern Mutual

Moderator: Peter High, Forbes Contributor & President, Metis Strategy

2:50 p.m.

Modernizing The Tech Landscape

Modernization is not a destination but an ongoing journey. CIOs are the drivers of this modernization, and their efforts put their enterprises on a nimble footing. These CIOs have remarkable stories to tell from their journeys.

 

Scott Crowder, SVP & CIO, BMC 

Carissa Rollins, CIO, Illumina

Guido Sacchi, CIO, Global Payments

Moderator: Peter High, Forbes Contributor & President, Metis Strategy

3:15 p.m.

How Data And Analytics Are Fueling The Growth Of America's Favorite Sport

For many, Michael Lewis’ “Moneyball” shined a light on data and analytics as a strategic weapon in sports. The NFL has among the most sophisticated data programs in all sports, and they have among the most seasons data executives in Paul Ballew, leading the efforts. With the NFL season in full swing, Paul will provide details on the data he uses to inform the NFL as an entity, the data his team provides the teams, and what he is excited about in the future of the America’s most popular sport. 

 

Paul Ballew, Chief Data & Analytics Officer, National Football League

Interviewer: Peter High,  Forbes Contributor & President, Metis Strategy

3:30 p.m. ET

CIO Open Forum: Setting The Agenda For 2024

A moderated discussion where we invite attendees to share experiences and ideas on a key topic of interest to the CIO community.

3:50 p.m.

CIO Next Analysis Wrap Up

Peter High, Forbes Contributor & President, Metis Strategy

Rich Karlgaard, Global Futurist & Editor-At-Large, Forbes

3:55 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Networking Reception Presented By Forrester

Virtual Agenda

2:00 p.m

CIOs As The Architects of Customer Experience

A seamless digital experience for customers and employees alike has never been more important — it’s now a strategic imperative. Once viewed as primarily the job of operational leaders, CIOs are the new drivers of digital transformation and experience across their organizations. We will hear from CIOs who are driving remarkable change, business impact and scale leveraging technology.

 

Prakash Kota, SVP & CIO, Autodesk

Nick Parrotta, President, Digital Transformation Solutions and Chief Digital & Information Officer, HARMAN

Moderator: Kristin Stoller, Senior Editor, Forbes

2:30 p.m.

Cybersecurity As The Driver Of Trust

Cybersecurity investments have often been viewed as tantamount to insurance for the company. Invest heavily and hope that the worst does not come to pass. But leading CIOs recognize that great cybersecurity hygiene can drive greater degrees of customer trust. These CIOs will tell us how.

 

Bill Pappas, EVP and Head of Global Technology & Operations, MetLife

Jeff Sippel, EVP & CIO, Northwestern Mutual

Moderator: Peter High, Forbes Contributor & President, Metis Strategy

2:50 p.m.

Modernizing The Tech Landscape

Modernization is not a destination but an ongoing journey. CIOs are the drivers of this modernization, and their efforts put their enterprises on a nimble footing. These CIOs have remarkable stories to tell from their journeys.

 

Scott Crowder, SVP & CIO, BMC 

Carissa Rollins, CIO, Illumina

Guido Sacchi, CIO, Global Payments

Moderator: Peter High, Forbes Contributor & President, Metis Strategy

3:15 p.m.

How Data And Analytics Are Fueling The Growth Of America's Favorite Sport

For many, Michael Lewis’ “Moneyball” shined a light on data and analytics as a strategic weapon in sports. The NFL has among the most sophisticated data programs in all sports, and they have among the most seasons data executives in Paul Ballew, leading the efforts. With the NFL season in full swing, Paul will provide details on the data he uses to inform the NFL as an entity, the data his team provides the teams, and what he is excited about in the future of the America’s most popular sport. 

 

Paul Ballew, Chief Data & Analytics Officer, National Football League

Interviewer: Peter High,  Forbes Contributor & President, Metis Strategy

Sponsors

As always, the Forbes CIO event brought the best and the brightest minds in the business together. There was so much brain power concentrated in a single room. Listening to the stories of these industry stalwarts and the added networking opportunity.

2022 Forbes CIO Summit Attendee

Amazing program put on by Forbes. Nice agenda and format that was quite engaging with relevant topics for the CIO community.

2022 Forbes CIO Summit Attendee

Location

New York, NY & Virtual

STAY IN THE KNOW

By signing up, you accept and agree to our Terms of Service (including the class action waiver and arbitration provisions), and Privacy Statement.

Get In Touch

We'd love to hear from you. Here's how you can reach us.

General Inquiries

Forbes CIO Next Team

forbescio@forbes.com

Sponsorship Inquiries

Leann Bonanno

SVP, ForbesLive & Marketing

sponsorships@forbes.com