From customers to clients, people worldwide are increasingly worried their most valued data may be exploited for financial and political gain. A wave of data breaches and revelations brought by Cambridge Analytica as well as legislation like GDPR, have brought privacy to the forefront for consumers and policymakers alike. The potential for backlash against Silicon Valley is only expected to rise. How can today’s senior technology leaders spur meaningful discussions on digital ethics & frameworks — while regaining trust? While credibility is certainly a critical component, privacy and security are at the heart of the matter. We will address how CIOs and CSOs can work better in tandem, and for CIOs specifically, to have a bigger impact in driving and enforcing security structures. At the end of day, it’s all about ensuring private business data remains private.

Whether it’s new collaborative technologies that improve growth, process and workflow, or cultural collaboration to bridge senior relationships and break down silos, today’s senior IT leaders have much to consider to deliver results in a fast-paced world. What can CIOs do to help IT teams obtain a singular view of ‘truth’ and work more collaboratively to drive innovation? How can AI and automation drive efficiencies, helping tech executives move faster? Does outside collaboration with high-potential startups make sense —or, is innovation best led from the inside? We’ll hear first-hand accounts from C-suite leaders on how they drive rapid innovation via collaborative strategies.

We’ll go one-on-one with the Chief Information Officer, responsible for driving Dell and VMware’s digital transformation and have him share best practices using technologies, services and solutions from both companies.