

Empowering Beyond Summit 2025
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 |
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8:00AM - 11:00AM | Group Networking Activity |
11:45AM - 12:30PM | Lunch Buffet |
12:00PM - 1:00PM | Registration Opens |
1:00PM - 1:15PM | Welcome Remarks |
1:15PM - 1:45PM | Opening KeynoteBrian Solis Head of Global Innovation, ServiceNow | 9x Best-Selling Author | Digital Futurist |
1:45PM - 2:15PM | Fireside Chat |
2:15PM - 2:35PM | CXO Deep DiveResearch Insights |
2:35PM - 3:05PM | BREAK |
3:05PM - 3:40PM | Panel Discussions |
3:40PM - 4:15PM | Panel Discussions |
4:15PM - 4:45PM | Closing KeynotePhil Guido Executive Vice President and Chief Commercial Officer, AMD |
4:45PM - 4:50PM | Closing Remarks |
5:00PM - 6:30PM | Opening Outdoor Cocktail Reception |
6:30PM - 8:30PM | VIP Dinner |
Time | Session |
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7:00AM - 8:05AM | BREAKFAST |
8:05AM - 8:15AM | Welcome Remarks |
8:15AM - 8:45AM | Opening Keynote |
8:45AM - 9:20AM | Plenary KeynoteKevin S. Parikh Chairman and CEO, Avasant |
9:20AM - 9:50AM | Fireside Chat |
9:50AM - 10:20AM | COFFEE AND SNACK BREAK |
10:20AM - 10:55AM | Panel Discussions |
10:55AM - 11:30AM | Panel Discussions |
11:30AM - 11:50AM | CXO Deep DiveEric Iverson Lesley Silverman Research Insights |
11:50AM - 12:20PM | Fireside Chat |
12:20PM - 1:30PM | LUNCH |
1:30PM - 2:05PM | Panel Discussions |
2:05PM - 2:40PM | Panel Discussions |
2:40PM - 3:10PM | Panel Discussions |
3:10PM - 3:40PM | COFFEE AND SNACK BREAK |
3:40PM - 4:15PM | Panel Discussions |
4:15PM - 4:45PM | Fireside Chat |
4:45PM - 5:15PM | Closing Keynote |
5:15PM - 5:20PM | Closing Remarks |
5:30PM - 7:00PM | Closing Reception |
Empowering Beyond Summit 2025 Featured Sessions

The Future of Health: How AI and Innovation are Driving Operational and Patient Outcomes
The Future of Health: How AI and Innovation are Driving Operational and Patient Outcomes

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
Phil Guido
Executive Vice President and Chief Commercial Officer
AMD
Brian Solis
Head of Global Innovation
ServiceNow
CXO Deep Dive Speakers
Eric Iverson
Partner and CTO
UTA
Lesley Silverman
Head of New Tech
UTA
Session Speakers
Betty Rhiger
Services Partner Strategy Leader
Microsoft
Zia Khan
CIO
The Rockefeller Foundation
RJ Hazra
SVP and CFO
Equifax
Walter Yosafat
CIO
Capri Holdings
Tim Skeen
EVP and Enterprise CIO
Sentara Healthcare
Ed Kloskowski
Global Head of IT
Zoetis
Pradeep Gupta
Vice President Generative AI and Accelerated Computing
NVIDIA
Sanjay Bhakta
Chief Product & Technology Officer
Condé Nast
Bharat Krish
Chief Product Officer
Newsweek
Dan Hedstrom
CIO
Modine Manufacturing Company
Rishi Mehta
Vice President
LIBERTY Dental Plan
Brian Tossan
Chief Technology Officer
Greater Toronto Airports Authority
Alexandra Landeggar
Global Head of Cyber Strategy & Transformation
RTX
Alpa Inamdar
Transformation Leader
AIG
Artem Fishman
Chief Product & Technology Officer
Dow Jones
Laura Walsh
Chairperson
Technology Business Management Council
Deepika Manglani
VP, Product and Program Management
Los Angeles Times
Vipul Nagrath
Senior Vice President
ADP
Amy Daali
CEO
Lucea AI
Don Welch
Global CIO
New York University
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
Vic V.
Global CIO
International Flavors & Fragrances
Rob Devers
VP, CIO
Majestic Realty Co.
Neeraj Khanna
Head of Global Services Delivery
Truist
Fred Pond
Distinguished Fellow
Avasant
Larry Godec
Distinguished Fellow
Avasant
Ruth Steinberg
Principal & ERP Practice Lead
Avasant
Frank Scavo
Sr. Partner and President
Avasant Research
Dave Wagner
Sr. Research Director
Avasant
Jo Ann Tan
Strategic BU Leader, Capital Markets
Cognizant
Joel Raper
General Manager and SVP of Digital Workplace Solutions
Unisys
Chitra Rajeshwari
Principal, Avasant and Executive Director
Avasant Foundation
Akshay Khanna
Managing Partner
Avasant
Bharat Amin
Distinguished FellowAvasant
Shael Roopchand
Director
Avasant
Swapnil Bhatnagar
Partner
Avasant
Naresh Lachmandas
Partner and Sr. Fellow
Avasant
Chandrika Dutt
Associate Research Director
Avasant
Robert Joslin
Managing Partner
Avasant
Shobhit Patnaik
Partner and Business Transformation Lead
Avasant
Carlos Hernandez
Managing Partner
Avasant
Andre Sole
General PartnerAvasant
Jim Rinaldi
Distinguished FellowAvasant
Hiten Patel
Distinguished FellowAvasant
Steven Gerst
Distinguished FellowAvasant
Jay Weinstein
Distinguished FellowAvasant
Julia Bardmesser
Distinguished FellowAvasant
Rakesh Patro
Partner
Avasant
Chirag Rawat
Sr. Research Director
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 2024 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




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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.