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Join us September 14–15 at the Loews New Orleans Hotel for another dynamic IMF meeting featuring prominent industry speakers and engaging discussions on top-of-mind technology and business issues. Attendees will gain valuable insights, practical strategies, and peer perspectives on the trends and challenges shaping today’s IT leadership landscape — all while networking with fellow senior executives in one of the country’s most vibrant cities.
Speaker: Linus Barloon, former Chief Information Security Officer at the White House and US Senate, now current Director for IT Security at Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pitman, will lead a discussion on how organizations are leveraging Artificial Intelligence, automation, and advanced analytics to strengthen cyber defense operations against increasingly sophisticated threat actors. The session will explore how AI-driven threat detection, automated incident response, and predictive security monitoring are transforming the modern Security Operations Center (SOC), enabling teams to identify and respond to attacks with greater speed, accuracy, and scale.
The discussion will also examine the strategic and operational challenges of deploying AI within cybersecurity programs, including reducing alert fatigue, improving threat intelligence, and balancing automation with human oversight. Attendees will gain insight into emerging best practices, real-world use cases, and how leading organizations are integrating AI-enabled security capabilities to improve resilience against evolving cyber threats.
Speaker: Christine Sortel
Join Christine Sortel, Vice President of IT Strategy, Planning & Identity Services in IBM's Office of the CIO, for an engaging and candid discussion about IBM's journey as Client Zero for its Apptio implementation.
Drawing from firsthand experience, Christine will share how IBM approached the implementation, the challenges encountered during integration and organizational adoption, and the lessons learned along the way. She will also explore the unexpected opportunities and business value that have emerged as IBM has matured its use of the platform.
This session will provide an honest look at both the successes and the obstacles of implementing enterprise IT financial management at scale. Whether you're just beginning your Apptio journey or looking to optimize an existing deployment, you'll gain practical insights, real-world experiences, and actionable takeaways from one of the world's largest IT organizations.
Speaker: Michael Bender
The Trusted Advisor: How Leaders Build Credibility, Influence Decisions, and Shape Strategy
What separates leaders who report information from those who shape strategic decisions?
Join us for an interactive discussion led by Michael Bender—a founder of this group and former executive at Apple, Cisco, Broadcom, and other leading organizations—as we explore what it takes to become a trusted advisor to senior leadership.
This session focuses on the human side of leadership: building credibility, earning trust, communicating with influence, and developing the relationships that position you and your team as indispensable strategic partners.
We'll explore topics including:
Understanding your audience: tailoring your message for executives with different priorities and perspectives
Building credibility through influence, insight, and consistent delivery
Navigating competing priorities and leading across organizational boundaries
Aligning your career aspirations with executive engagement and organizational impact
Elevating your team's visibility, reputation, and strategic value
Practical lessons and candid peer perspectives on becoming a more influential leader
Location Information
| Location Name: | Loews New Orleans Hotel |
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300 Poydras Street New Orleans, LA 70130 504-595-3300 Map it! |
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 The room rate is $219. The cutoff date for the room rate is September 9, 2016. For reservations call 866-211-6411.
Discover comfort, convenience and luxe experiences at the Loews New Orleans Hotel, located in the heart of the Big Easy. The Loews is walking distance to the Riverfront and French Quarter and was voted one of the Top 50 Large City Hotels in the U.S. & Canada by Travel + Leisure magazine.
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