Getting measurable value out of your Enterprise Architecture (EA) function can be challenging, but the EA role is key to aligning the technology landscape to the strategic goals of the organisation. And this can be the missing piece for real business transformation. Andrew will take us on a fast-paced journey covering 5 local clients and how their CIOs transformed their EA function. The outputs and lessons learned provide 5 top tips to put on the technology leader’s agenda.
Agenda
9:00am
Journalist and broadcaster | Host of For Tech’s Sake | Editor-in-chief of dara & co
Building successful change, innovation and transformation across the business
9:10am
Head of EA Advisory Services, Version1
9:25am
What issues are shaping the CIO’s agenda in 2024/25?
- The activities CIOs are currently focusing on
- The technology and business initiatives that will drive IT investment in 2024 and beyond
- Sustainable IT practices: energy efficiency, e-waste mgmt., factoring in the environmental impact of IT purchases and practices
- How is ESG driving IT strategy and what can industry leaders do to keep ahead of the curve?
Head of IT, Boots Ireland
Head of IT Architecture, FBD Insurance plc
CIO, Bord Gais Energy
10:00am
- Protecting the extended enterprise: Security challenges of hybrid working and tactics to secure the expanded environment
- Addressing the role of ransomware – real impacts and defence roadmap
- Mitigating the human factor – exploiting human psychology, limiting employee impacts
- Improving security effectiveness – merging data science with cybersecurity and roadmap essentials
Associate Director of Cyber Risk, Aon
10:30am
Stream 1: People, Culture and Workforce of the Future
11:00am
11:35am
Identifying the necessary culture changes to ensure your team’s behaviours align with your company’s digital ambition.
Organisational Psychologist and Head of Practice for Data & Digital Solutions, The Project Foundry
12:05pm
Senior Technology Capability & Change Leader, Kellanova (Formerly Kellogg)
12:35pm
Our panel explores building a workforce fit for the future looking at reskilling as a strategic imperative within digital transformation, change management, putting employee freedom and choice at the heart of programmes and gaining senior leadership buy-in.
- Employee development, talent acquisition, managing remote and hybrid workforces
- How to upskill talent to realise the generative AI benefits: Leading practices in learning to harness the benefits of genAI across the enterprise
- How CIOs can enable employees to thrive in a hybrid world
- What are the key attributes to building and retaining a high performing team?
- Building diverse tech teams
1:05pm
Stream 2: Driving Next Generation Digital Business with AI
11:00am
Journalist and broadcaster | Host of For Tech’s Sake | Editor-in-chief of dara & co
How genAI can transform your business
11:35am
For many IT leaders, AI is becoming an essential solution to many business challenges. Our opening speaker explores how AI is shaping digital business and driving growth presenting real world use cases that demonstrate the power of GenAI.
Head of Data & Analytics, ESB Networks
11:50am
AI Transforming Financial Services Information Management: Elevating Client and Team Experiences
- Unlocking enhanced client and team experiences with AI and Machine Learning
- Efficiency Boost: Automating tasks for increased productivity and
value generation - Envisioning the Future: Exploring the potential of AI and Machine
Learning in information management
12:05pm
12:20pm
12:35pm
Our panel discusses how generative AI is driving innovation in their organisations and adding value. We explore the opportunities, challenges, security/privacy and ethical considerations around the use of generative AI, offering valuable insights for professionals and organisations interested in harnessing the power of Ai/ what gen AI means for cybersecurity in 2024 and beyond/ include point about managing expectations around use of AI
Founder and CEO, Galvia ai
1:10pm
Technology leadership & role of the CIO
2:00pm
Journalist and broadcaster | Host of For Tech’s Sake | Editor-in-chief of dara & co
2:40pm
Digital transformation in healthcare
Chief Technology Officer, Children’s Health Ireland
2:55pm
Our panel of experienced technology leaders share their insights on IT leadership, the highs and lows of their own digital transformation journeys, emerging trends and expected challenges. They reflect on lessons learned in the past few years and what it takes to be a successful digital leader today.
- The key ingredients for success in digital transformation
- Insights and implementation solutions
- Essential skills and key traits of being a transformational leader
- How to tell your Digital Transformation story: How can CIOs construct a compelling narrative around their digital transformations that shows value and achieves buy-in from their CxO peers
- How the CIO role is evolving
CIO, Carbery Group