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CIO Seattle Think Tank by IBM | Sept. 27, 2018 | Loews Hotel 1000, Seattle - Seattle, WA, USA
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Keynote Presentation
Visionary speaker presents to entire audience on key issues, challenges and business opportunities
Keynote Presentations give attending delegates the opportunity to hear from leading voices in the industry. These presentations feature relevant topics and issues aligned with the speaker's experience and expertise, selected by the speaker in concert with the summit's Content Committee." title="Keynote Presentations give attending delegates the opportunity to hear from leading voices in the industry. These presentations feature relevant topics and issues aligned with the speaker's experience and expertise, selected by the speaker in concert with the summit's Content Committee.
Executive Visions
Panel moderated by Master of Ceremonies and headed by four executives discussing critical business topics
Executive Visions sessions are panel discussions that enable in-depth exchanges on critical business topics. Led by a moderator, these sessions encourage attending executives to address industry challenges and gain insight through interaction with expert panel members." title="Executive Visions sessions are panel discussions that enable in-depth exchanges on critical business topics. Led by a moderator, these sessions encourage attending executives to address industry challenges and gain insight through interaction with expert panel members.
Thought Leadership
Solution provider-led session giving high-level overview of opportunities
Led by an executive from the vendor community, Thought Leadership sessions provide comprehensive overviews of current business concerns, offering strategies and solutions for success. This is a unique opportunity to access the perspective of a leading member of the vendor community." title="Led by an executive from the vendor community, Thought Leadership sessions provide comprehensive overviews of current business concerns, offering strategies and solutions for success. This is a unique opportunity to access the perspective of a leading member of the vendor community.
Think Tank
End user-led session in boardroom style, focusing on best practices
Think Tanks are interactive sessions that place delegates in lively discussion and debate. Sessions admit only 15-20 participants at a time to ensure an intimate environment in which delegates can engage each other and have their voices heard." title="Think Tanks are interactive sessions that place delegates in lively discussion and debate. Sessions admit only 15-20 participants at a time to ensure an intimate environment in which delegates can engage each other and have their voices heard.
Roundtable
Interactive session led by a moderator, focused on industry issue
Led by an industry analyst, expert or a member of the vendor community, Roundtables are open-forum sessions with strategic guidance. Attending delegates gather to collaborate on common issues and challenges within a format that allows them to get things done." title="Led by an industry analyst, expert or a member of the vendor community, Roundtables are open-forum sessions with strategic guidance. Attending delegates gather to collaborate on common issues and challenges within a format that allows them to get things done.
Case Study
Overview of recent project successes and failures
Case Studies allow attending executives to hear compelling stories about implementations and projects, emphasizing best practices and lessons learned. Presentations are immediately followed by Q&A sessions." title="Case Studies allow attending executives to hear compelling stories about implementations and projects, emphasizing best practices and lessons learned. Presentations are immediately followed by Q&A sessions.
Focus Group
Discussion of business drivers within a particular industry area
Focus Groups allow executives to discuss business drivers within particular industry areas. These sessions allow attendees to isolate specific issues and work through them. Presentations last 15-20 minutes and are followed by Q&A sessions." title="Focus Groups allow executives to discuss business drivers within particular industry areas. These sessions allow attendees to isolate specific issues and work through them. Presentations last 15-20 minutes and are followed by Q&A sessions.
Analyst Q&A Session 
Moderator-led coverage of the latest industry research
Q&A sessions cover the latest industry research, allowing attendees to gain insight on topics of interest through questions directed to a leading industry analyst." title="Q&A sessions cover the latest industry research, allowing attendees to gain insight on topics of interest through questions directed to a leading industry analyst.
Vendor Showcase
Several brief, pointed overviews of the newest solutions and services
Taking the form of three 10-minute elevator pitches by attending vendors, these sessions provide a concise and pointed overview of the latest solutions and services aligned with attendee needs and preferences." title="Taking the form of three 10-minute elevator pitches by attending vendors, these sessions provide a concise and pointed overview of the latest solutions and services aligned with attendee needs and preferences.
Executive Exchange
Pre-determined, one-on-one interaction revolving around solutions of interest
Executive Exchanges offer one-on-one interaction between executives and vendors. This is an opportunity for both parties to make key business contacts, ask direct questions and get the answers they need. Session content is prearranged and based on mutual interest." title="Executive Exchanges offer one-on-one interaction between executives and vendors. This is an opportunity for both parties to make key business contacts, ask direct questions and get the answers they need. Session content is prearranged and based on mutual interest.
Open Forum Luncheon
Informal discussions on pre-determined topics
Led by a moderator, Open Forum Luncheons offer attendees informal, yet focused discussions on current industry topics and trends over lunch." title="Led by a moderator, Open Forum Luncheons offer attendees informal, yet focused discussions on current industry topics and trends over lunch.
Networking Session
Unique activities at once relaxing, enjoyable and productive
Networking opportunities take various unique forms, merging enjoyable and relaxing activities with an environment conducive to in-depth conversation. These gatherings allow attendees to wind down between sessions and one-on-one meetings, while still furthering discussions and being productive." title="Networking opportunities take various unique forms, merging enjoyable and relaxing activities with an environment conducive to in-depth conversation. These gatherings allow attendees to wind down between sessions and one-on-one meetings, while still furthering discussions and being productive.
Thursday, September 27, 2018 - CIO Seattle Think Tank by IBM
1:30 pm - 2:00 pm
Registration and Greeting
2:00 pm - 2:10 pm
Welcome and Introduction
2:10 pm - 2:55 pm
Keynote Presentation 
Your Cloud for Smarter Business - Accelerate Your Digital Transformation with Cloud & AI
How can you accelerate your digital transformation journey? With Cloud! Listen and learn what it means when a Cloud is:
- Built for all your applications
- AI-ready
- Secure to the core
Then, walk away with practical knowledge on how far and fast you can go and grow with an open, flexible Cloud architecture. This includes why and how you will want to migrate, modernize and innovate on Cloud using the latest AI technology and data -- and that's from any data source.
You won't be locked in. Your options are limitless. You'll be on a clear path to digital transformation complete with rethinking client value and creating new business models.
Presented by:
Denis Kennelly, General Manager, IBM Hybrid Cloud, IBM 
3:00 pm - 3:35 pm
Thought Leadership
Skytap Cloud: Accelerating Digital Transformation with Hybrid Applications
How can you accelerate your digital transformation by adopting the cloud with hybrid applications?
Business leaders everywhere know we're in a digital economy and organizations must rapidly deliver goods and services through software to compete. Doing so requires a modern approach to software delivery that leverages cloud, agile and DevOps processes, and new system architectures.
This session covers:
- Cloud driven technologies and processes to greatly improve efficiency, agility, and scalability of the enterprise
- How to approach application modernization iteratively by breaking your journey into realistic, attainable segments and leveraging the best of traditional applications and combining them with the best of cloud innovation
- Client examples of disruption-free cloud migration & infrastructure modernization that improved customer experiences
Presented by:
Neil Holloway, VP Business Development, Skytap
3:40 pm - 3:55 pm
Networking Session
Afternoon Break
4:00 pm - 4:55 pm
Customer Think Tank
Digital Disruption: From "How" to "Get It Done Now!"
A small panel of CIOs from various industries will discuss the good, the bad and the ugly in accomplishing successful Digital Transformations within their organizations.
Panelists:
Junmei Zhong, Chief AI Scientist, Marchex Inc.
Prakash Siva, VP of Technology and Strategy, Radisys
5:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Networking Cocktail Reception
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm