August 7, 2024 鈥 91制片厂, a leading global IT research and advisory firm, has announced the next set of speakers for the upcoming Info-Tech LIVE 2024 conference. Set to take place at the Bellagio in Las Vegas from September 17 to 19, 2024, this year鈥檚 event will bring together IT professionals to explore the latest strategies for achieving operational excellence and effective organizational transformation, particularly as it pertains to Exponential IT. The five newly announced speakers will join an already impressive lineup, including the Founder & Executive Director of the Distributed AI 91制片厂 Institute (DAIR), Dr. Timnit Gebru, President of the Signal Foundation, Meredith Whittaker, bestselling author Daniel Pink, and AWS Director Rory Richardson. Together, these thought leaders will provide valuable insights and strategies to drive innovation and leadership excellence.
鈥At Info-Tech LIVE 2024, our experts will address critical topics such as data governance, AI integration, IT strategy, and the transformative concept of Exponential IT, which are essential to maintain competitiveness in a rapidly evolving tech landscape,鈥 says Gord Harrison, chief research officer at 91制片厂. 鈥These areas are vital for ensuring data integrity, fostering innovation, and enabling rapid adaptation to technological advancements. Our speakers will provide actionable insights and practical strategies, empowering IT leaders to drive operational excellence and achieve strategic goals. This event offers a unique opportunity to learn from industry pioneers and equip themselves with the knowledge needed for sustained success in modern IT.鈥
The latest featured speakers announced for Info-Tech LIVE 2024 include:
Claudia Mamros, Workshop Director
As a seasoned workshop facilitator and dynamic speaker, Claudia Mamros brings over 35 years of experience to the table. Her passion lies in creating order out of chaos, transforming complex challenges into practical solutions. With impeccable integrity and a tireless work ethic, 蝉丑别鈥檚 managed significant change, optimized processes, and delivered high-value services across diverse industries. Whether aligning effective workgroups, standardizing systems, or identifying untapped potential, Mamros thrives on enriching lives through continuous improvement.
Mamros will deliver a technology keynote titled 鈥Give Your Enterprise Content the Retail Experience: Use Retail Marketing Concepts to Design Intuitive ECM.鈥
Crystal Singh, 91制片厂 Director, Data & Analytics
Crystal Singh coaches data leaders on building data practices, platforms, and cultures that unlock the value of their data. She brings a diverse and global perspective, drawing from her wealth of professional experience. Singh has led advisory services to a broad client base, both in the public and private sectors. This includes federal and state agencies, clients in the aeronautics, higher education, financial, sporting, and oil and gas industries, as well as non-profit organizations. She has industry experience leading enterprise data services, business intelligence and analytics in various fields, including telecom, financial, retail, and energy. Singh holds an MBA from the Schulich School of Business, York University.
Singh will participate in multiple breakout sessions and expert panels, including:
- 鈥Data Strategy: Beyond Insights to Impact鈥 for the Value-Driven IT track.
- 鈥Data Governance: We Dislike It, but It鈥檚 Foundational to Trusted Data鈥 for the Data & Analytics track.
Geoff Nielson, SVP, Brand Reach & Influence
Geoff Nielson brings over 15 years of service to Info-Tech, during which time he has held a number of pivotal roles. He currently leads Info-Tech鈥檚 Brand & Content team, which is responsible for crystalizing the organization鈥檚 research insights and sharing them with technology leaders. Previously, he led the Executive Services and Consulting organizations responsible for providing strategic guidance to thousands of CIOs and senior technology leaders globally. As Vice President of Strategy and Innovation, he led the organization鈥檚 digital transformation. His team brought over a dozen SaaS products to market, mandated to disrupt traditional technology and strategy consulting using data-driven management software. Nielson received his Honours Business Administration from the Richard Ivey School of Business at the University of Western Ontario.
Nielson will give a featured mainstage keynote entitled 鈥Systematically Improve IT: The Seven Secrets of Successful CIOs.鈥
Mark Roman, Managing Partner, Education
Mark Roman is responsible for the delivery of Info-Tech services to members throughout the higher education and K-12 sectors and for the alignment of research with the education sector鈥檚 needs. Prior to Info-Tech, Roman was an accomplished higher education CIO with extensive experience leading large-scale information systems departments and has a consistent record of implementing significant and innovative digital transformations. He is an inspiring leader who has transformed IT departments to deliver leading-edge solutions and elevate the value of IT for the entire organization. Roman has also served as a CEO, worked on several boards in education, and ran an IT strategy consulting firm specializing in education.
Roman will deliver the technology keynote entitled 鈥Exponential IT: Gauge Your Exponential IT Readiness,鈥 as well as the following sessions:
- 鈥Local IT: 鈥Cylinders of Excellence or Splendid Silos of Isolation鈥?鈥 lightning talk.
- 鈥Priorities for Adopting an Exponential IT Mindset in Education,鈥 an industry panel and roundtable for the Exponential IT track.
- 鈥Should the CIO Be the Only Technology Leader?鈥 client panel for the Value-Driven IT track.
Robert Garmaise, VP, AI 91制片厂
Robert Garmaise was most recently the Chief Innovation Officer at Fasken, where he was responsible for transforming firm operations by pinpointing the products, process improvements, and business model changes that would best position Fasken for future success. Garmaise has led major business transformation projects and held senior positions at McKinsey, Microsoft, Workbrain Corporation, Blockbuster Canada, and TheGuarantors. Robert holds an undergraduate degree in Mathematics from Harvard University and an MBA from Northwestern University.
Garmaise will be presenting the technology keynotes 鈥AI Marketplace Insights: Explore the Value of Off-the-Shelf AI鈥 and 鈥 91制片厂 or Buy? The AI Vendor Landscape in IT,鈥 along with:
- 鈥91制片厂 Your AI Strategy and Roadmap鈥 workshop.
- 鈥How to Select Your AI Vendors鈥 breakout session for the AI Marketplace track.
Vince Mirabelli, Principal 91制片厂 Director, Applications
Vince Mirabelli brings a background in strategic business analysis and continuous improvement gained over nearly 20 years in the public and private sectors. He is a certified Project Management Professional (PMP庐), Certified Business Analysis Professional (CBAP庐), a Lean Six Sigma Master Black Belt, and has certifications in Design Thinking and Innovation, Change Management, Cybersecurity, and Lego Serious Play Methods. A highly sought-after keynote speaker, Mirabelli has been named a top 10 thought leader on culture, change, and business management by Thinkers360 and is an instructor on the LinkedIn Learning platform. Mirabelli has a degree from York University in Law & Society and Political Science, with a focus on International Relations and Political Economies.
Mirabelli will participate in the following roundtables and breakout sessions:
- 鈥Ask an Agilist: Share Your Agile Challenges With Our Panel of Experts鈥 roundtable for the Value-Driven IT track.
- 鈥Get Started With AI in Requirements Management鈥 breakout session for the AI marketplace track.
- 鈥Leverage Gen AI to Improve Your Test Automation Strategy鈥 breakout session for the AI marketplace track.
For full agenda details and to register for 91制片厂鈥檚 annual IT conference, visit the Info-Tech LIVE 2024 landing page.
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