Empowering Beyond Summit 2025
EBS25 will be an incredible platform for visionary insights from influential leaders across industries. A thrilling exploration into harnessing new age tech along with disruptive business models to help Global 2000 firms navigate an uncertain business environment. This exclusive and immersive event will connect executive peers and incredible thought leaders on how to leverage the power of tech enabled services to drive sustained success.
THE EMPOWERING BEYOND EXPERIENCE
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Empowering Beyond Summit 2025 Agenda
| Time | Session |
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| 3:00PM - 5:00PM | Innovation WorkshopsCollaborative whiteboard discussions with an intimate gathering of industry leaders to ideate around leveraging disruptive technologies to drive innovation and success. |
| 5:00PM - 7:30PM | Drinks and Dinner |
| Time | Session |
|---|---|
| 8:00AM - 11:00AM | Morning Group ActivityWhale Watching Breakfast Cruise |
| 11:00AM - 12:00PM | Lunch Buffet |
| 12:00PM - 1:00PM | Registration Opens |
| 1:00PM - 1:15PM | Welcome Remarks |
| 1:15PM - 1:45PM | Opening Keynote – The AI Factor: Enabling the Agile Enterprise of Tomorrow
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| 1:45PM - 2:15PM | Fireside Chat – Future Proofing Your Business: Capturing the Next Wave of Innovation
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| 2:15PM - 2:45PM | CIO Spotlight – From Big Data to Smart Decisions: Enabling The Intelligent Enterprise
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| 2:45PM - 3:15PM | BREAK |
| 3:15PM - 3:50PM | Panel Discussion – Securing the Digital Frontier: Protecting Enterprises in a Hyperconnected World(Breakwater Ballroom)
Panel Discussion – Visionary Leadership: Achieving Hyper Growth in the Age of Disruption(Coastal Ballroom) |
| 3:50 PM - 4:25PM | Fireside Chat – The Power of AI: Leveraging Tech and Data to Reinvent Services(Breakwater Ballroom)
Panel Discussion(Coastal Ballroom) |
| 4:25PM - 4:45PM | CXO Deep Dive – Rewiring the Enterprise through GenAI(Breakwater Ballroom)
Research Insights |
| 4:45PM - 5:15PM | Closing Keynote – Advancing AI: Empowering Enterprises to Gain a Competitive Advantage
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| 5:15PM - 5:20PM | Day 1 Wrap Up and Closing Remarks |
| 5:30PM - 7:00 PM | Opening Reception |
| 7:00PM - 9:00PM | VIP Dinner |
| Time | Session |
|---|---|
| 7:00AM - 8:00AM | BREAKFAST |
| 8:00AM - 8:05AM | Proceed to Breakwater Ballroom for EBS 25 Opening |
| 8:05AM - 8:15AM | Welcome Remarks |
| 8:15AM - 8:45AM | Opening Keynote – Human AI Partnership – Preparing Your Workforce for The Digital Future
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| 8:45AM - 9:20AM | Plenary Keynote – Inspiration Applied: Empowering Enterprises Through Breakthrough Innovations
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| 9:20AM - 9:50AM | Fireside Chat – From Algorithms to Conscience: Are we Headed towards a Symbiosis or Apocalypse? |
| 9:50AM - 10:20AM | COFFEE AND SNACK BREAK |
| 10:20AM - 10:40AM | CXO Deep Dive(Breakwater Ballroom)
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| 10:40AM - 11:10AM | Fireside Chat – The Future of Health: How AI and Innovation are Driving Operational and Patient Outcomes
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| 11:10AM - 11:45AM | Panel Discussion – Beyond Digital First: A Real-World Roadmap for Finance and Insurance.(Breakwater Ballroom) Panel Discussion – Disrupting the Disruptors: Where Will the Next Wave of Innovation Come From?(Coastal Ballroom) |
| 11:45AM - 12:20PM | Panel Discussion – The Rise of Agentic AI: Powering The Next Level of Business Transformation(Breakwater Ballroom)
Panel Discussion – From Factory to Customer: Building Resilient Supply Chains in an Uncertain Global Economy(Coastal Ballroom)
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| 12:20PM - 1:30PM | LUNCH |
| 1:30PM - 2:05PM | Panel Discussion – GBS as a Strategic Enabler: Driving Business Growth and Efficiencies(Breakwater Ballroom)
Panel Discussion – Next-Gen Media: How to Engage and Monetize Audiences in a Digital-First World(Coastal Ballroom)
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| 2:05PM - 2:40PM | Panel Discussion – Reinventing the Passenger Experience: The Future of Smart, Connected Travel(Breakwater Ballroom)
Panel Discussion – Harnessing AI For Good : The Promise and Peril of AI(Coastal Ballroom)
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| 2:40PM - 3:15PM | Panel Discussion – From Claims to Care: Reimagining Health Insurance for the Digital Age(Breakwater Ballroom)
Innovation at the Speed of Flight: Pioneering Digital Transformation in Aerospace & Defense(Coastal Ballroom)
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| 3:15PM - 3:45PM | COFFEE AND SNACK BREAK |
| 3:45PM - 4:20PM | Panel Discussion – Retail Reimagined: Navigating Omnichannel, Sustainability, and Consumer Expectations(Breakwater Ballroom)
Avasant AI Research Presentation + Panel(Coastal Ballroom) |
| 4:20PM - 4:50PM | Panel Discussion – Digital Workplace of Tomorrow: Harmonizing Talent, Tech, and Productivity(Breakwater Ballroom) Panel Discussion – Innovation at The Edge: The Coming Impact of AGI and Quantum(Coastal Ballroom)
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| 4:50PM - 5:20PM | Closing Keynote |
| 5:20PM - 5:25PM | Closing Remarks |
| 5:30PM - 7:00PM | Closing Reception |
Empowering Beyond Summit 2025 Featured Sessions
The Future of Health: Improving Operational and Patient Outcomes through AI-driven Innovation
The Future of Health: Improving Operational and Patient Outcomes through AI-driven Innovation
From Claims to Care: Reimagining Health Insurance for the Digital Age
From Claims to Care: Reimagining Health Insurance for the Digital Age
Reinventing the Passenger Experience: The Future of Smart, Connected Travel
Reinventing the Passenger Experience: The Future of Smart, Connected Travel
Retail Reimagined: Navigating Omnichannel, Sustainability, and Consumer Expectations
Retail Reimagined: Navigating Omnichannel, Sustainability, and Consumer Expectations
From Factory to Customer: Building Resilient Supply Chains in an Uncertain Global Economy
From Factory to Customer: Building Resilient Supply Chains in an Uncertain Global Economy
The AI Factor: Enabling the Agile Enterprise of Tomorrow
The AI Factor: Enabling the Agile Enterprise of Tomorrow
The Human-AI Partnership: Preparing Your Workforce for the Digital Future
The Human-AI Partnership: Preparing Your Workforce for the Digital Future
GBS as a Strategic Enabler: Driving Global Business Growth and Efficiencies
GBS as a Strategic Enabler: Driving Global Business Growth and Efficiencies
Securing the Digital Frontier: Protecting Enterprises in a Hyperconnected World
Securing the Digital Frontier: Protecting Enterprises in a Hyperconnected World
Sustainability at Scale: Applying Innovation to Balance Business and Social Outcomes
Sustainability at Scale: Applying Innovation to Balance Business and Social Outcomes
Becoming Digital First: Winning Customer Loyalty in Banking and Insurance
Becoming Digital First: Winning Customer Loyalty in Banking and Insurance
AI Without Limits: Enabling the Ecosystem for Exponential Growth
AI Without Limits: Enabling the Ecosystem for Exponential Growth
Innovation at the Speed of Flight: Pioneering Digital Transformation in Aerospace & Defense
Innovation at the Speed of Flight: Pioneering Digital Transformation in Aerospace & Defense
Next-Gen Media: How to Engage and Monetize Audiences in a Digital-First World
Next-Gen Media: How to Engage and Monetize Audiences in a Digital-First World
Visionary Leadership: Achieving Hyper Growth in the Age of Disruption
Visionary Leadership: Achieving Hyper Growth in the Age of Disruption
The Rise of Agentic AI: Powering The Next Level of Business Transformation
The Rise of Agentic AI: Powering The Next Level of Business Transformation
From Big Data to Smart Decisions: Enabling The Intelligent Enterprise
From Big Data to Smart Decisions: Enabling The Intelligent Enterprise
Digital Workplace of Tomorrow: Harmonizing Talent, Tech and Productivity
Digital Workplace of Tomorrow: Harmonizing Talent, Tech and Productivity
From Ideation to Execution: Rethinking Business Models for a Competitive Edge
From Ideation to Execution: Rethinking Business Models for a Competitive Edge
The Experience Economy: How AI and Mixed Reality are Redefining Customer Engagement (spatial computing)
The Experience Economy: How AI and Mixed Reality are Redefining Customer Engagement (spatial computing)
Innovation at The Edge: The Coming Impact of AGI and Quantum
Innovation at The Edge: The Coming Impact of AGI and Quantum
Future-Proofing Your Business: Capturing the Next Wave of Innovation
Future-Proofing Your Business: Capturing the Next Wave of Innovation
Harnessing AI For Good: The Promise and Peril of AI
Harnessing AI For Good: The Promise and Peril of AI
EMPOWERING BEYOND SUMMIT 2025 SPEAKERS
Keynote Speakers
Kevin S. Parikh
Chairman & CEO
Avasant
Phil Guido
Executive Vice President and Chief Commercial Officer
AMD
Olivia Gambelin
AI Ethicist
Ethical Intelligence
Brian Solis
Head of Global Innovation
ServiceNow
CXO Deep Dive Speakers
Pradeep Gupta
Vice President Generative AI and Accelerated Computing
NVIDIA
Eric Iverson
Partner and CTO
UTA
Lesley Silverman
Head of New Tech
UTA
Session Speakers
Ravi Sarkar
Enterprise CTO
Microsoft
RJ Hazra
SVP and CFO
Equifax
Aayush Bhatnagar
Global Head, Customer Experience
Sysco
Don Welch
Global CIO
New York University
Carmen Krueger
Chief Business Officer
SAP North America
Tim Skeen
EVP and Enterprise CIO
Sentara Healthcare
Max Chan
SVP & CIO
Avnet
Ed Kloskowski
Global Head of IT
Zoetis
Dan Hedstrom
CIO
Modine Manufacturing Company
Jon Flynn
Head of AI GTM
Google
Alpa Inamdar
Transformation Leader
AIG
Rishi Mehta
Vice President
LIBERTY Dental Plan
Artem Fishman
Chief Product & Technology Officer
Dow Jones
Lucilla Rastelli
CIO Global Services & Supply Chain
GE HealthCare
Zia Khan
CIO
The Rockefeller Foundation
Pierre Lanthier
Director IT Strategy & Innovation
GTAA
James Whatley
CIO
Mary Kay Global
Sven Gerjets
EVP, Chief Technology Officer
Gap Inc
Umesh Tejwani
Vice President
Wipro
Jishnu Mullick
Principal
Deloitte
Carmella Cassetta
CIO
Hoag Health System
Shane Brauner
Executive Vice President and CIO
Schrödinger
Gopal Govindarajulu
Vice President Information Technology
Enlyte
Rohan Ranadive
Chief Risk Officer
WisdomTree
Nneka Ukpai
Chief Investment Officer
Pop Venture
Roger Lvin
Chief Executive Officer
Hitachi Digital Services
Kris Kunkel
Managing Director
Delta Air Lines
Asha Saxena
Founder & CEO
World Leaders in Data and AI
Dan Vasquez
AI Strategy Lead
Rocket Mortgage
Jay Ferro
EVP, Chief Information, Technology, & Product Officer
Clario
Laura Walsh
Chair, TBM Council
Former CIO, SmithField Foods
Rajeev Ronanki
CEO
Lyric
Todd Inlander
SVP and CIO
Southern California Edison
Glenn Kalokira
Senior Technology Leader
Johnson & Johnson
Josh Goode
CIO
SCAN Health Plan
Seven Cohen
Head of Innovation
Capital Group
Alexandra Landeggar
Global Head of Cyber Strategy & Transformation
RTX
Vipul Nagrath
Senior Vice President
ADP
Pankaj Kedia
Founder and Managing Partner
2468 Ventures
Jim Panos
CIO
Central National Gottesman Inc.
Russ Scoville III
VP, Enterprise Data Services
CareSource
Amy Daali
CEO
Lucea AI
Kevin Ruggiero
Senior VP & CIO
Parsons Corporation
Veena Nayak
VP of Data Strategy and Solutions
University of Phoenix
Aaron Lauda
Divisional Dean of Physical Sciences and Mathematics
University of Southern California
Walter Yosafat
CIO
Capri Holdings
David C. Whitaker
Vice President, CIO
General Atomics
Ashiss Dash
Executive Vice President
Infosys
Stefan Leichenauer
VP of Engineering
SandboxAQ
George Mansoor
Chief Information Systems Officer
California State University
John Caruthers
Lead Director, BISO
CVS Health
Michael Lederman
Vice President
Information Technology at The Leading Hotels of the World
Will Setiyawan
Director, Global ERP COE
Northrop Grumman Corporation
Julia Anderson
Chief Technology & Information Officer
The Campbell's Company
Eric Firer
CIO
Kellanova North America
Adnan Masood
Chief Architect
UST
Jamie Roberts
Head of North America Venture Studio
Stellantis Ventures
Manju Naglapur
Senior Vice President & General Manager
Unisys
Deepika Manglani
VP, Product and Program Management
Los Angeles Times
Vic Verma
Global CIO
International Flavors & Fragrances
Rob Devers
VP, CIO
Majestic Realty Co.
Anupam Govil
Managing Partner
Avasant
Bharat Amin
Distinguished Fellow
Avasant
Mandeep Maini
Distinguished Fellow
Avasant
Ruth Steinberg
Principal
Avasant
Nishant Verma
Managing Partner
Avasant
Matthew Barlow
Managing Partner
Avasant
Shobhit Patnaik
Partner
Avasant
Mike Wheeler
Partner
Avasant
Chitra Rajeshwari
Executive Director & Principal
Avasant Foundation
Akshay Khanna
Managing Partner
Avasant
Shael Roopchand
Senior Director, Corporate Strategy & Sustainability
Avasant
Swapnil Bhatnagar
Partner
Avasant
Dave Wagner
Senior Research Director
Avasant
Naresh Lachmandas
Partner
Avasant
Chandrika Dutt
Research Director
Avasant
Robert Joslin
Managing Partner
Avasant
Carlos Hernandez
Managing Partner
Avasant
Henry Guapo
Partner
Avasant
Andre Sole
Partner
Avasant
Jim Rinaldi
Co-Chair Fellows Program
Avasant
Jay Weinstein
Distinguished Fellow
Avasant
Chirag Rawat
Senior Director, Consulting
Avasant
Note From Summit Chair, Anupam Govil
Empowering Beyond Summit is a premium event where C-level executives from large enterprises come together to learn, ideate and co-create. We curate content that is ahead of the business and technology disruption curve to help you capture the next wave of opportunity.
Join us in 2025 for an engaging leadership experience with high-value takeaways to elevate your enterprise.
Anupam Govil
EB Summit Chair
Managing Partner, Avasant
Empowering Beyond Summit 2025 Sponsors
The Waterfront Resort, Huntington Beach, California
Empowering Beyond Summit 2025 will be held in impeccable style at the luxurious The Waterfront Beach Resort, a Hilton Hotel. Enjoy premium accommodation at an iconic location with classic and stunning city views.
Whale Watching Excursion
Monday, May 5 | 8:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Start your Empowering Beyond Summit experience with a refreshing morning on the Pacific! Join us for a private whale watching expedition departing from Newport Harbor. Take in the ocean breeze, connect with fellow attendees, and enjoy breath-taking views as we set sail along the Southern California coastline.
Breakfast and coffee will be served onboard to fuel the morning and keep you cozy during the cruise.
Client Guests: Complimentary access is available to all invited client attendees.
No payment required. E-mail taylor.fodor@avasant.com to request your pass.
Service Providers & Sponsors: Tickets are available for purchase via the registration link below.
Empowering Beyond Summit 2024 Session Recordings
Leveraging Gen AI for Enabling Enterprise Transformation
The Future of Health: Harmonizing Cost and Care Through Digitalization
Re-imagining Travel & Transportation: Aligning Tech and Ops to Accelerate Value Creation
EMPOWERING BEYOND SUMMIT 2024 TESTIMONIALS
Kevin S. Parikh
Chariman & CEO, Avasant
Anupam Govil
Managing Partner, Avasant
Atti Riazi
SVP and CIO, Hearst
Nora Osman
President/ CEO, Norvana
Jason Estes
SVP + CIO, First Command
Tony Menezes
Global Managing Partner, Business Process Operations, IBM Consulting
About Empowering Beyond
Empowering Beyond Summit (EBS), Avasant’s flagship annual event, brings together over 350 senior level executives representing innovative companies across industries, for two days of visionary insights, meaningful engagement, and immersive experiences.
