Empowering Beyond Summit
Accelerating Towards a Digital Future
Featured Speakers
Elizabeth Espinosa
Master of Ceremony, Emmy Award-Winning Broadcast Journalist
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Kevin Parikh
Global CEO & Senior Partner, Avasant
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Dirk Ahlborn
CEO of Hyperloop
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Jeremy Barnett
CEO of Trendy Butler
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Martin Boyer
Vice President and CIO, Greater Toronto Airports Authority
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Jennifer Maxwell
Director, Technology Services, BNSF Railway
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Frank Monestere
President & COO, Legal Zoom
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James J Rinaldi
CIO, Jet Propulsion Laboratory
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Joe Weinman
Digital Strategist, Best Selling Author "Digital Disciplines"
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Carlos Hernandez
Partner, Travel and Transportation
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Joe Frampus
Partner, Retail & Manufacturing Industry Lead
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James Lee
Managing Director, Avasant
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Andy Popov
Managing Director, Avasant
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Ed Wilson-Smythe
Principal & Digital Practice Lead, Avasant
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Vinnie Turu
Avasant Fellow, Former CIO, Sony
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Bob Wilkinson
Avasant Fellow, Former CIO CISCO Banamex / Citigroup
AvasantThis 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
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*
*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)
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)
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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