MIT Sloan CIO Symposium

Speaker Announcement for the 23rd Annual MIT Sloan CIO Symposium We’re pleased to welcome Austin Gadient, Chief Technical Officer and Co-Founder, Vali Cyber, to the Pre-Event on May 18. AI Is Accelerating the Speed of Risk: Why Preemptive Security Is the New CIO Imperative As AI accelerates the pace and complexity of cyber threats, traditional reactive security models are no longer sufficient. This session explores why preemptive security is becoming a critical priority for CIOs and how leaders must rethink their approach to protecting enterprise systems in an increasingly autonomous threat landscape. Austin Gadient is Co-Founder and Chief Technical Officer of Vali Cyber and the primary author of the ZeroLock® platform, the world’s first preemptive hypervisor security system. Prior to founding Vali Cyber, he served as an officer in the United States Air Force, where he developed secure software architectures for America’s satellite infrastructure. He holds an M.S. in Computer Science from MIT and a B.S. in Computer Engineering from the United States Air Force Academy. This session is part of the exclusive Pre-Event on May 18, available to Innovator Members and VIP participants ahead of the main symposium. Join us for the 23rd Annual MIT Sloan CIO Symposium May 19, 2026 | Cambridge, MA Theme: Human-AI Synergy: Redefining Leadership for a Transformative Future Register and become an Innovator to access the Pre-Event: https://lnkd.in/eH-bxEd3 #MITCIO #MITCIO2026 #CIOLeadership #HumanAISynergy #Cybersecurity

Have you explored the agenda for this year’s MIT Sloan CIO Symposium? Join global CIOs, technology leaders, and innovators on May 19, 2026 in Cambridge, MA for a full day of forward-thinking discussions, executive insights, and meaningful connections. This year’s theme, “Human-AI Synergy: Redefining Leadership for a Transformative Future,” explores how leaders can harness AI alongside human insight to drive smarter decisions, innovation, and long-term impact across the enterprise. From keynotes to panels, the agenda is packed with conversations on AI, governance, infrastructure, and the evolving role of the CIO. Take a look at the full agenda and start planning your day: https://lnkd.in/eVHXyiCP #MITCIO #MITCIO2026 #CIOLeadership #HumanAISynergy #AI #DigitalTransformation #Leadership

Governance is Not a Four-Letter-Word (but T-Rex is): Responsible AI as Business Enablement Featuring Bethany S., who oversees Data Privacy, Records Management, Data Governance, and Responsible AI for National Grid globally. Step into “JurAIssic World,” where AI offers the promise of automation, augmentation, and productivity—while introducing complex regulatory and data protection challenges. This session explores how organizations can leverage responsible AI practices to proactively address these challenges, support innovation, and drive strategic differentiation. Join us Tuesday, April 14 in the Innovator Network → https://lnkd.in/ekyhyaVj #MITCIO #InnovatorSeries #ResponsibleAI #AIGovernance #EnterpriseIT #CIO

Speaker Announcement for the 23rd Annual MIT Sloan CIO Symposium We’re pleased to feature Monica Caldas, Executive Vice President, Global Chief Information Officer, Liberty Mutual Insurance, as moderator, for the May 19 program. She is the 2025 MIT Sloan CIO Leadership Award winner. Modernizing the Enterprise: Infrastructure as a Long-Term Strategic Advantage Digital transformation is only as strong as the infrastructure that supports it. As AI, cloud, and data platforms reshape enterprise capabilities, CIOs must modernize legacy systems without disrupting core operations. What should be rebuilt, replatformed, or retired? How do you fund and sequence modernization while delivering business value? This session examines how infrastructure strategy, operational discipline, and leadership alignment turn modernization into durable competitive advantage. Join us for the 23rd Annual MIT Sloan CIO Symposium May 19, 2026 | Cambridge, MA Theme: Human-AI Synergy: Redefining Leadership for a Transformative Future Register to attend: https://lnkd.in/eH-bxEd3 #MITCIO #MITCIO2026 #CIOLeadership #HumanAISynergy #DigitalTransformation

Opening Keynote Announcement for the 23rd Annual MIT Sloan CIO Symposium Who’s Going to Succeed With AI with Andrew McAfee As AI continues to reshape the enterprise, one question stands out: who will truly succeed in this next wave of transformation? This opening keynote will explore what separates organizations that effectively harness AI from those that fall behind, and what leaders must prioritize to drive meaningful impact. Join us as we kick off a day of forward-thinking conversations focused on the future of leadership in an AI-driven world. Join us for the 23rd Annual MIT Sloan CIO Symposium May 19, 2026 | Cambridge, MA Theme: Human-AI Synergy: Redefining Leadership for a Transformative Future Register to attend: https://lnkd.in/eH-bxEd3 #MITCIO #MITCIO2026 #CIOLeadership #HumanAISynergy

Speaker Announcement for the 23rd Annual MIT Sloan CIO Symposium We’re pleased to feature Irving Wladawsky-Berger, Fellow, MIT Initiative on the Digital Economy, as moderator, as part of the May 19 Symposium. AI and the Changing Role of the CIO The role of the CIO has never been more consequential. AI is forcing CIOs to rethink architecture, governance, talent, and their own role in the enterprise. Is AI another wave of digital transformation, or does it demand deeper changes in how organizations think, decide, and compete? This session examines how AI reshapes enterprise design, risk management, and leadership expectations—and what CIOs must do now to remain effective stewards of both technology and institutional trust. Join us for the 23rd Annual MIT Sloan CIO Symposium May 19, 2026 | Cambridge, MA Theme: Human-AI Synergy: Redefining Leadership for a Transformative Future Register to attend: https://lnkd.in/eH-bxEd3 #MITCIO #MITCIO2026 #CIOLeadership #HumanAISynergy #AILeadership

Speaker Announcement for the 23rd Annual MIT Sloan CIO Symposium We’re pleased to feature Michael Schrage, Fellow, MIT Initiative on the Digital Economy, as moderator as part of the May 19 Symposium Governance is Strategy: Decision Rights, Design Principles, and the Architecture of Enterprise Intelligence Many enterprises still frame AI governance primarily as a compliance function. But governance models built for static software must now oversee systems that learn, adapt, and increasingly make consequential decisions with limited human intervention. The core challenge is not guardrails alone, but decision design: Who holds decision rights when intelligent systems recommend or execute material actions? How should governance frameworks evolve as the systems they oversee evolve? This session positions governance not as overhead, but as strategic architecture shaping enterprise intelligence and long-term value. And architecture is destiny. Join us for the 23rd Annual MIT Sloan CIO Symposium May 19, 2026 | Cambridge, MA Theme: Human-AI Synergy: Redefining Leadership for a Transformative Future Register to attend: https://lnkd.in/eH-bxEd3 #MITCIO #MITCIO2026 #CIOLeadership #HumanAISynergy #AIGovernance

Speaker Announcement for the 23rd Annual MIT Sloan CIO Symposium We’re pleased to feature George Westerman, moderator of the CIO Leadership Award Panel, as part of the May 19 program. CIO Leadership Award Panel: Turning Emerging Technology into Real Value What does it take to continuously drive new value from technologies like generative AI, robotics, or digital twins? In this panel, you’ll hear how the finalists of our 2026 MIT Sloan CIO Leadership Awards are doing exactly that in their large enterprises. They’ll share the opportunities and challenges they encountered, and how they turned promising technologies into meaningful business outcomes. This is a rare opportunity to move beyond abstract “best practices” and learn from real-world stories of leadership and transformation. Join us for an insightful discussion that can help you accelerate the change you are driving in your own organization. Join us for the 23rd Annual MIT Sloan CIO Symposium May 19, 2026 | Cambridge, MA Theme: Human-AI Synergy: Redefining Leadership for a Transformative Future Register to attend: https://lnkd.in/eH-bxEd3 #MITCIO #MITCIO2026 #CIOLeadership #HumanAISynergy #DigitalTransformation

Speaker Announcement for the 23rd Annual MIT Sloan CIO Symposium We’re pleased to feature Mike Grandinetti, who will serve as moderator, as part of the May 19 Symposium. From Proof of Concept to P&L: Operationalizing AI at Scale Every large enterprise now showcases AI pilots; far fewer can point to a P&L that materially depends on them. This session dives into what it really takes to make AI a core business capability rather than a side show—building shared platforms, robust data and a strong foundation for AI models. Through concrete case examples, we’ll explore how to turn scattered proofs of concept into a curated portfolio of AI capabilities tied to revenue, cost, and risk outcomes, and what leaders must do differently in funding, governance, and execution to get there. Join us for the 23rd Annual MIT Sloan CIO Symposium May 19, 2026 | Cambridge, MA Theme: Human-AI Synergy: Redefining Leadership for a Transformative Future Register here: https://lnkd.in/eH-bxEd3 #MITCIO #MITCIO2026 #CIOLeadership #HumanAISynergy #EnterpriseAI

Join global CIOs, technology leaders, and innovators at the MIT Sloan CIO Symposium on May 19, 2026 in Cambridge, MA. This year’s theme, Human-AI Synergy: Redefining Leadership for a Transformative Future, explores how leaders can balance AI-driven innovation with human insight to drive smarter decisions, stronger organizations, and lasting impact. What to expect: -Forward-thinking keynotes and panels on AI, leadership, and transformation -Meaningful networking with enterprise IT leaders and decision-makers -Access to emerging technologies through the Innovation Showcase 💡 Looking for the best way to attend? Join the Innovator Network and unlock over 50% savings on your ticket—plus access to exclusive events, discussions, and the VIP pre-event experience. If you’re shaping the future of enterprise IT, this is where those conversations happen. Learn more here: https://lnkd.in/eH-bxEd3 #CIO #MITSloanCIO #MITCIO2026 #MITCIO #EnterpriseIT #DigitalTransformation #AI #ArtificialIntelligence #Leadership #TechLeadership #Innovation #HumanAI #CIOCommunity 📷2025 Innovation Showcase