7:00 AM - 8:00 AM
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Registration, Continental Breakfast and Networking
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8:00 AM - 8:30 AM
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Welcome and Introduction
Bryce Austin, Strategist & CEO, TCE Strategy
Hillary Blair, VP, Digital Marketing & Communications, HMG Strategy
Robin Brown, VP & CIO, Mortenson
Nick Hernandez, Co-Founder, Aeritae Consulting Group
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8:30 AM - 9:10 AM |
EXECUTIVE PANEL: Redefining Business Models and Platforms to Meet Customer Demands
Kate Lanners, Regional Business IT Leader for Supply Chain, Ecolab
Mike Larson, SVP, Chief Information Officer, Universal Hospital Services
Paul Zyla, Vice President Business Technology, Chief Information Officer, AgStar
Moderator: Bryce Austin, Strategist & CEO, TCE Strategy
Technology executives are rethinking enterprise architecture, infrastructure, and security controls to meet the changing behaviors and needs of their customers. This big shift may include moving applications to a cloud environment which can provide a more nimble platform, or changing the delivery method for their services enabling customers to consume them anytime anywhere. Consider the shift from brick and mortar stores with specific hours of operations to online shopping 24/7. How do you lead this shift from an architectural perspective, leveraging technology and innovation to provide services in anticipation of customer needs?
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9:10 AM - 9:30 AM |
Coffee Break, Networking and Meet Our Partners |
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9:30 AM - 10:00 AM |
INTERACTIVE VC PANEL: Planning Your Future Through VC Insights
Ryan Broshar, Founder & Managing Director, Matchstick Ventures
Joy Lindsay, President, StarTec Investments, LLC
Anwar Parvez, Sr. Director and Chief Architect, Software AG
Gino Tenace, Founder & Chief Strategist, MOBĒ LLC
Moderator: Dee Thibodeau, CEO, Charter Solutions
For many the epicenter of digital disruption is through the new applications and technologies of Venture Capital backed start-ups. The panel of VC firms will share insights into what’s hot, and how to leverage these developments to be on the leading edge of innovation for your company. The panel will also share the progressive and nimble characteristics and ethos of these companies that create a culture of innovative. This will be an interactive panel, so if you ever wanted launch or advise a startup company, now is your chance to ask and learn.
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10:00 AM - 10:20 AM
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Coffee Break, Networking and Meet Our Partners
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10:20 AM - 11:00 AM
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EXECUTIVE KEYNOTE: AI and Machine Learning – The Short Course
Lucas Budman, VP & CTO, CenturyLink Cognilytics
Interest is growing in AI and Machine Learning technologies, how to apply it to your business and demystifying the use? Listen to this interactive session with Lucas Budman, CTO, VP at CenturyLink Cognilytics, as he explores advanced technologies that examine data in order to discover deeper insights, make predictions and/or generate recommendations
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11:00 AM - 11:20 AM
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Coffee Break, Networking and Meet Our Partners
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11:20 AM - 12:00 PM
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EXECUTIVE PANEL: Disruptive Technologies Driving Speed to Market
Douglas Hegley, Chief Digital Officer, Minneapolis Institute of Art
Elwin Loomis, Sr. Director, Store of the Future, Target
Carey Smith, Enterprise Technology & Transformation, BlueCross BlueShield Minnesota
Jed Yueh, Founder, Executive Chairman, Delphix
Moderator: Dee Thibodeau, CEO, Charter Solutions
Digital Transformation around technologies like machine learning, artificial intelligence, augmented reality, IoT and analytics is increasing speed to consumer and speed to cash. This panel of experts will share how they are leveraging the latest in technology and analytical insights to create new products and experiences to gain a competitive edge. Be inspired and learn to think differently to drive innovation and value at your company.
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12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
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Luncheon
Presentation of the HMG Strategy 2017 Regional Champion Awards
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1:00 PM - 1:20 PM |
EXECUTIVE BRIEFING: Taking Control of Emerging Technology to Drive Innovation
Ricardo Khan, Senior Director, Project Solutions, Mortenson
The construction industry has been known as a slow adopter to change. Well, times are a changing! Over the past 10 years we've seen more disruption through emerging technology than ever before. With a focus on change leadership and the future of how we will work, Ricardo Khan will review our evolution from paper to digital, from 2D drawings to 3D prototypes, from physical to virtual simulation to the Internet of 'Construction' Things.
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1:20 PM - 2:00 PM
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EXECUTIVE PANEL: Laying the Foundation for the Digital Roadmap
Haseen Alam, Chief Information Officer, Johnson Brothers
Bernadette Harkin, Senior Vice President, Advisory, Avanade
Michael Macrie, SVP & CIO, Land O’Lakes
David Stafford, Head of Enterprise Solutions, Dropbox
Moderator: Paul Zyla, Vice President Business Technology, Chief Information Officer, AgStar
As business continues to change at unprecedented speed, IT executives need to be able to manage and protect the current state while framing the future state of the business. Understanding the future trends that are on the horizon and their potential to reshape the business and drive value is critical to any IT leader.
This panel of senior executives will share insights around emerging trends, technologies, how to develop a roadmap for the future while securely protecting the company’s digital assets.
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2:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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Coffee Break, Networking and Meet Our Partners |
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2:30 PM - 3:10 PM
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EXECUTIVE PANEL: Insights to Drive Your Career Ascent
Jamey Cummings, Senior Client Partner, Korn Ferry
Renee Frey, Founder and President, TalentQ, Inc.
Nate Haines, Executive Search Consultant, Russell Reynolds Associates
Gary Schokmiller, President, Trio Executive Search
Moderator: Nick Hernandez, Co-Founder, Aeritae Consulting Group
The leadership skills and experiences required for IT executive positions is changing as companies need transformational leaders to drive innovation and digital disruption. But leading organizational change is no easy task, especially in long-established companies where cultural roots run deep.
This session will explore the leadership qualities and experiences that search recruiters are being asked by their clients to look for in filling executive roles as well as for external board positions. Learn insights to drive your career ascent
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3:10 PM - 3:40 PM
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Coffee Break, Networking and Meet Our Partners
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3:40 PM - 4:20 PM
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EXECUTIVE PANEL: Driving Alignment Across the C-Suite and Board
Alan Abramson, Senior Vice President of Information Services & Technology and Chief Information Officer, HealthPartners
Robin Brown, VP & CIO, Mortenson
Kathryn Freytag, VP & CIO, Donaldson
Mark Gingrich, CIO, Surescripts
Anudeep Parhar, CIO, Entrust Datacard
Moderator: Bryce Austin, Strategist & CEO, TCE Strategy
Dynamic technology leaders are transforming the traditional CIO role to deliver digital innovation that drives value and strengthens competitive positioning. The foremost technology executives are redefining the art of the possible and clearly communicating this vision to the C-suite and the Board.
During this interactive session, audience members will have the opportunity to ask questions of this panel of senior executives who will share their leadership strategies and how they have repositioned themselves with the C-suite and the Board to be successful.
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4:20 PM - 5:30 PM
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Raffle Prizes and Executive Networking Reception
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