Virtual Summit: Priorities for Turbulent TImes
On March 3, 2023, The IT Media Group launched its inaugural Leadership in Tech virtual summit themed “Priorities for Turbulent Times.”
This initiative enabled our community of tech leaders and aspiring leaders to gain focus, set priorities, and better navigate through uncertainties by providing them with consumable and actionable insights.
Nasheen Liu, Partner and SVP of CIO program Strategy hosted this 90-minute insight-packed event. Joining her on the speaking roster were 15 senior technology leaders from Canada and the US representing diverse industries, genders, experiences and backgrounds spanning three generations.
The summit explored six compelling topics in a rapid-fire format, including:
- Leading in an era of turbulence
- Building an effective hybrid workforce
- Digital transformation lessons
- The harsh truths about cybersecurity
- Optimizing vendor/CIO relationships
- Getting on boards to further personal growth and influence
Attendees from North America, Europe, Asia, and the Middle East tuned in to uncover illuminating ideas and tactics through lightning panels, fireside chats, polls and Q&As. Interested participants can delve into these strategies in upcoming virtual workshops. Please subscribe to our VIP list and follow us on LinkedIn to be notified of our CIO-centric content and events.
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