Collaborating
Federal CIO Community
Collaborating Detroit's CIO community
November 14th, 2024
The CIO ThrivePoint
A peer group of Leaders, Visionaries, and Game Changers who have shaped this collaboration.
Beth Anne Killoran
CIO
U.S. Government Accountability Office
Scott Shuster
Moderator
Fmr ABC Correspondent
CONNECT . ENGAGE . INNOVATE
CIOMeet Federal is an exclusive community for CIOs and Sr Information Technology leaders who believe the strongest leaders are shaped by the collective knowledge and experience of their peers.
Moderated by fmr ABC Correspondent; Scott Shuster, On October 22nd, CIOMeet will collaborate CIOs and Sr Information Technology leaders from across U.S. Federal agencies to engage in candid, peer-driven conversations connecting AI and emerging technology, IT modernization, cyber resilience, operational efficiency, workforce transformation, and mission delivery.
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Join us for an intimate executive lunch where we discuss, debate, and challenge the evolving priorities of the Office of the Federal CIO.
AGENDA
8.00 am - 9.15 am
Registration & Networking
Grab coffee and breakfast with peers and fuel yourself for a day of thought leading discussions​
9.25 am - 10.10 am
CIO Panel : Vision Proof Prediction
CIOs increasingly sit at the intersection of mission delivery, technology, AI, cyber, procurement, data and workforce decisions. What will it take for the role of the CIO to drive growth, resilience, and performance in the years ahead? A candid view on strategies to stay ahead of change through the lens of the visionaries and game changers and bold predictions. Ecce Futurum!​​​
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10.30 am - 11.10 am
CIO Collaborate
Collaboration is at the heart of growth. Join us in a collaborative exploration of the present state of the Office of the CIO, as we empower one another with ideas and strategic approaches to fuel the CIOs vision of efficiency and growth.
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11.20 am - 12.30 pm
CIO Engage
A successful leader is one that empowers themselves with lesson, knowledge, experience of a community. Engage with peers and partners in our Lounge and expand your community
1.30 pm - 2.10 pm
Operationalizing AI Across Federal Government
How can Federal agencies move AI from pilot programs to secure, scalable, mission-ready deployment? This discussion explores how Federal IT leaders can operationalize AI across government by determining when to build, buy, or share AI capabilities, strengthening AI governance and security, and preparing the Federal workforce to collaborate with generative AI and AI agents while delivering measurable mission outcomes.
2.55 pm - 3.00 pm
Award & Closing Remarks
Let's Honor today's Visionaries and be the enabler of the vision and the voice of what’s next.
9.15 am - 9.25 am
Setting the Tone
Moderator will introduce the visionaries and game changers that have helped shaped today's collaboration.​​
10.10 am - 10.30 am
How do you define Data Resilience & measure your data resilience posture?
Federal agencies operate in an era where cyber threats, ransomware, insider risk, and operational disruptions are constant realities. Traditional backup is no longer enough. In this we will explore what true data resilience means for federal environments where mission continuity, regulatory mandates, and national security considerations demand more than recovery promises.
11.10 am - 11.20 am
The New Economics of Federal Technology
How can Federal CIOs maximize the value of every technology dollar while accelerating modernization and mission delivery? We will examine how agencies can reduce technical debt and optimize Federal IT spending, while balancing innovation with security, scalability, and mission sustainability.
12.30 pm - 1.30 pm
Leaders Lunch
Let's collaborate with peers and partners over an epicurean lunch as we discuss, debate, and challenge the direction of Office of the CIO
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2.10 pm - 2.55 pm
CIO Lounge
More than a cocktail reception these are the connections that add light to daily decisions made. Conversations with peers and visionaries behind latest technologies
