Empowering Beyond Summit

Accelerating Towards a Digital Future

A new partnership-based ecosystem is emerging with digital value chains that can drive business and operational efficiencies in a fast changing economy.

The service provider community must embrace the latest innovations and sustainable business models to help their clients succeed and remain competitive. Greater speed, ubiquitous access to data, automation, predictive insights and scalability is just the beginning. We believe our future will be defined by how we collaboratively leverage these technology and business trends.

Featured Speakers

Elizabeth Espinosa

Master of Ceremony, Emmy Award-Winning Broadcast Journalist

Kevin Parikh

Global CEO & Senior Partner, Avasant

Dirk Ahlborn

CEO of Hyperloop

Jeremy Barnett

CEO of Trendy Butler

Martin Boyer

Vice President and CIO, Greater Toronto Airports Authority

Jennifer Maxwell

Director, Technology Services, BNSF Railway

Frank Monestere

President & COO, Legal Zoom

James J Rinaldi

CIO, Jet Propulsion Laboratory

Joe Weinman

Digital Strategist, Best Selling Author "Digital Disciplines"

Carlos Hernandez

Partner, Travel and Transportation

Joe Frampus

Partner, Retail & Manufacturing Industry Lead

James Lee

Managing Director, Avasant

Andy Popov

Managing Director, Avasant

Ed Wilson-Smythe

Principal & Digital Practice Lead, Avasant

Vinnie Turu

Avasant Fellow, Former CIO, Sony

Bob Wilkinson

Avasant Fellow, Former CIO CISCO Banamex / Citigroup

This summit is designed to inspire and stimulate peer-based dialogue between providers, partners, and technology vendors who are looking to co-create business value for their clients. Discussions will focus on the implications of digital, intelligent automation, cognitive, and IoT on every aspect of an organization, from supply chain to user experience. We have assembled a powerhouse group of leading industry executives and thought leaders to share their insights and experiences. This summit will help your organization Empower Beyond current capabilities and business models to accelerate towards a digital future.

Who should attend: Senior Business Executives and Industry Leaders from service providers and technology companies.

All day Event focuses on

Digital Innovation and Disruption across various industries
Success stories of digital transformation through Intelligent Automation, IoT, and Cognitive
Building new business models and governance mechanisms to enhance customer value
Sourcing Transformation strategies

Why Attend?

Obtain a deeper understanding of Avasant’s approach towards sourcing strategy, transformation, vendor selection and governance. Gain insights on latest trends within our industry, evolving sourcing drivers and key selection criteria.

Why Petersen?

State-of‐the art destination for cutting edge experience in high tech, digital and automation. Attendees will be provided with a private VIP Vault tour and gain exclusive behind-the-scenes access of innovative technology and priceless automobiles!

Agenda*

7:00 AM - 8:00 AM Breakfast and Registration
8:00 AM - 8:15 AM Introduction
8:15 AM Making Digital Transformation a Reality
8:55 AM CIO Keynote: Breaking New Frontiers and Leading with Digital
9:40 AM Driving Digital Disruption from the CIO Suite
10:10 AM Coffee Break
10:30 AM Legacy Modernization: Beyond Technology and Service Transformation in the Transportation Industry
11:05 AM Executive Fireside Chat: Reshaping Traditional Industries through Business Innovation
11:50 AM Thoughtleader Keynote: Thriving in the Age of Digital Disruption
12:30 PM Lunch
1:30 PM Breakout sessions + Museum tour
5:40 PM Cocktails

*Subject to change

Partners

The following Avasant Partner & Practice Leads will also be in attendance:

Kevin S. Parikh – Global CEO & Senior Partner

Industry Lead:

George Clark – Partner, Healthcare & Life Sciences Industry Lead

Joe Frampus – Partner, Retail, Manufacturing & Distribution Industry Lead

Anupam Govil – Partner, BFSI Industry Lead

Henry Guapo – Partner, Public Sector Industry Lead

Carlos Hernandez – Partner, Travel & Transportation Industry Lead

Robert Joslin – Principal, Utilities & Resources Industry Lead

Andy Popov – Managing Director, High Tech, Telecom, Media & Entertainment Industry Lead

Solutions Practice Lead:

Janet Gosche – Director, Solutions Practice Lead

James Lee – Director, Managed Governance Services

Ravi Mahalingam – Partner, General Counsel

Sanjay Nangia – Senior Manager, Solutions Practice Lead

Vu Pham – Director, Solutions Practice Lead

Bob Randolph – Senior Partner & CFO

Jemie Sae Koo – Vice President, Marketing & Provider Relations

Nishant Verma – Senior Manager, Solutions Practice Lead

Ashwin Waghela – Senior Manager, Solutions Practice Lead

Ed Wilson-Smythe – Principal & Solutions Practice Lead

Business Development:

Sean Manchanda – Principal, Business Development

Fellows:
Rich Hoffman – Avasant Fellow (Former CIO Avery Dennison)
Matt Shocklee – Distinguished Fellow
Vinnie Tiru – Avasant Fellow and Cyber Security Lead (Former CIO Sony)
Srinivas Vangala – Avasant Fellow
Bob Wilkinson – Avasant Fellow (Former CIO/ CISCO Banamex/ Citigroup)

When

Tuesday, March 15, 2016
7:30 AM – 7:00 PM
Pacific Time

Where

Petersen Automotive Museum
6060 Wilshire Blvd.
Los Angeles, California 90036
USA

Registration Fees

Early Bird Discount: Register before February 12th and receive $100 off your ticket price (does not apply to group discount rate)
Group Discount: Register five or more guests and receive $100 off per attendee
Standard Registration Fee: $1,100 per ticket

Hotel Accommodations

The Hotel Wilshire
6317 Wilshire Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90048
Direct: 323-852-6000

Farmers Daughter Hotel
115 S Fairfax Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90046
Direct: 323-937-3

Contact Us

Rebeca Hassan

Senior Consultant

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