Register for CIO’s Future of Cloud & Data Summit on April 12 for a look at emerging technologies, strategies for controlling costs, insightful case studies, and more. Credit: Courtesy of Speakers. Pictured from left: Tapestry CIO Ashish Parmar; Choice Hotels CIO Brian Kirkland; Novanta Inc. CIO Sarah Betadam At Choice Hotels, cloud is a tool to help the hospitality giant achieve corporate goals. That can include making progress on immediate objectives, such as environmental sustainability, while keeping an eye on trendy topics such as the metaverse and ChatGPT. “We’re investing in technology, we’re investing in leveraging the cloud to do meaningful things while we figure out what does tomorrow look like?” said CIO Brian Kirkland. Kirkland will describe key points on how cloud is enabling business value, including its sustainability initiatives, at CIO’s Future of Cloud & Data Summit, taking place virtually on April 12. The day-long conference will drill into key areas of balancing data security and innovation, emerging technologies, and leading major initiatives. The program kicks off with a big-picture view of how the cloud will change the way we live, work, play, and innovate from futurist and Delphi Group Chairman and Founder Tom Koulopoulos. Afterward, he will answer questions in a lively discussion with attendees. Before organizations map an architectural approach to data, the first thing that they should understand is data intelligence. Stewart Bond, IDC’s vice president for data integration and intelligence software, will dissect this foundational element and how it drives strategy as well as answer audience questions about governance, ownership, security, privacy, and more. With that foundation, CIOs can move on to considering emerging best practices and options for cloud architecture and cloud solution optimization. David Linthicum, chief cloud strategy officer at Deloitte Consulting and a contributor to InfoWorld, will delve into strategies that deliver real business value – a mandate that every IT leader is facing now. Want to know how top-performing companies are approaching aspects of cloud strategy? Hear how Novanta Inc. CIO Sarah Betadam led a three-year journey to becoming a fully functional data-driven enterprise. Later, learn how Tapestry – home to luxury consumer brands such as Coach and Kate Spade – developed a cloud-first operating model in a conversation between CIO Ashish Parmar and Vice President of Data Science and Engineering Fabio Luzzi. Another top trend is AI. Phil Perkins, the co-author of The Day Before Digital Transformation, will discuss the most effective applications of AI being used today and what to expect next. At some organizations, data can be a matter of life and death. Learn about a data-focused death investigations case management system used to influence public safety in a conversation between Gina Skagos, executive officer, and Sandra Parker, provincial nurse manager, at the Province of Ontario’s Office of the Chief Coroner. Throughout the summit, sponsors including IBM, CoreStack, VMware, and Palo Alto Networks will offer thought leadership and solutions on subjects such as new models of IT consumption, cloud security, and optimizing hybrid multi-cloud infrastructures. Check out the full summit agenda here. The event is free to attend for qualified attendees. Don’t miss out – register today. Related content feature IT leaders rethink talent strategies to cope with AI skills crunch Hiring, upskilling, contracting, and retaining: CIOs are quickly devising multivalent talent strategies to make good on AI despite a staggeringly competitive AI talent market. By Mary K. Pratt Jun 10, 2024 9 mins Hiring IT Skills IT Training tip Protecting your digital transformation from value erosion There’s no denying the benefits of IT transformation, but substantial risks can undermine initiatives, often leading to delays or reduced scope of efficacy. Here are some warning signs, and ways to secure overall value and fulfil program timeli By Sam Bayaa Jun 10, 2024 5 mins Digital Transformation IT Strategy System Management news CSO30 Awards: Introducing the top 30 security leaders in Saudi Arabia By Andrea Benito Jun 09, 2024 3 mins brandpost Sponsored by Allied Telesis Why a robust network infrastructure is the backbone of enhanced patient care By Allied Telesis Jun 09, 2024 5 mins Healthcare Industry Network Architect PODCASTS VIDEOS RESOURCES EVENTS SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER From our editors straight to your inbox Get started by entering your email address below. Please enter a valid email address Subscribe