CIOs stand at the center of enterprise transformation – orchestrating technology, talent, and trust in an era of intelligent systems and relentless disruption.
With agentic AI, automation, and real-time analytics reshaping every business function, technology leaders are under pressure to modernize infrastructure, secure data, and deliver innovation that scales responsibly. The CIO’s role has evolved beyond IT enablement, and these resilient leaders are tasked with driving strategic business growth and resilience.
As CIOs and their teams continue to navigate a changing technology landscape, these leaders are also focused on aligning cloud, AI, and cybersecurity needs to drive success. From implementing new technology capabilities, managing data governance, and accelerating transformation initiatives, IT teams are at the forefront for promoting company-wide agility and security.
Join us for the CIO Leadership Forum on February 12, 2026, where technology executives and industry innovators will explore:
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Former Director/VP, Head of Technology and Data Enterprise Change Office
As IT ecosystems expand, so do the risks. From AI-driven threats to evolving compliance mandates, technology leaders must implement smart security strategies without slowing innovation.
This panel will bring together It leaders from top companies to share real-world approaches for mitigating risk, ensuring compliance, and maintaining a strong security posture in an ever-changing digital landscape.
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Director, ServiceNow
Associate Director | Security and Resiliency
Global Technology Director AI and Cloud Labs
For leaders, the term “resilience” is the ability to continue operating, regardless of circumstance. Keeping threat actors out, detecting them if they’re inside, and re-building in a way that minimizes downtime are essential elements of defense-in-depth. Cohesity is an expert in data management, backup-and-recovery, and operational resilience.
In this session, Dr. Joye Purser, Global Field CISO, delivers a mini threat brief plus actionable steps to grow a more resilient organization.
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Global Field CISO
AI is transforming IT environments faster than traditional operating and risk models can handle, and CIOs and CISOs must be aligned more than ever. This includes strengthening c-level synchronization by leveraging shared visibility, joint governance, and security-by-design principles. Integrated risk frameworks and continuous compliance can accelerate transformation, and synchronized leadership can unlock the full potential of AI, OT/IoT, and modern digital ecosystems.
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CIO
A strong IT infrastructure isn’t just about keeping the lights on—it’s about powering innovation, scalability, and business growth. This session will explore how organizations can design an agile, future-ready IT foundation that adapts to evolving demands while ensuring reliability and efficiency.
Discover strategies to maximize IT investments and create an infrastructure built to last.
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AI Advisor
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