CDO Vision San Francisco 2026

Registration & Coffee

Welcome & Introductions

Vision Talk: Organizational Transformation: From Idea to Impact

Organization transformation sounds exciting and important, but can remain an abstract concept if there isn't a practical understanding of how to achieve it. This presentation will discuss how to move theory to impact for CIOs and IT Leaders looks to move their lead their organizations into the future. Topics will include AI, governance, strategy, alignment, and more

Panel Discussion: Beyond the Business Case: When Does AI Investment Actually Pay Off?

Every senior leader is under pressure to show that AI spend translates to business value, but the path from investment to measurable outcomes is rarely linear. This panel brings together executives to share unfiltered perspectives on how they are defining, measuring, and communicating success for AI at the enterprise level, holding their organizations accountable to results, and making the tough call on when to double down, pivot, or walk away. From navigating board expectations and financial scrutiny to recalibrating strategy when pilots don't deliver, panelists will discuss what it genuinely takes to turn AI ambition into sustained competitive advantage. This is not a conversation about technology. It is about leadership, accountability, and the strategic choices that separate AI leaders from AI laggards.

Breakfast & Networking Break

Panel Discussion : Transforming Industries with AI: Enterprise Success Stories

As AI adoption expands from experimentation to enterprise-level implementation, understanding sector-spanning success stories becomes essential. This panel will explore how AI drives operational efficiency, smarter decision-making, and personalized experiences at scale. Leaders will discuss methods to align AI initiatives with business goals and address pressing issues around ethics, governance, and workforce adaptation. Panelists will examine methods for turning AI insights into actionable strategies that impact business performance.

Panel Discussion: Agentic AI and the Future of Enterprise Growth

The future of enterprise growth is closely tied to the adoption of agentic AI, which offers capabilities far beyond traditional AI by enabling autonomous execution. This panel will examine how agentic AI enables continuous improvement in business processes, drives competitive differentiation through faster innovation cycles, and supports customer experiences. Leaders will discuss how to build resilient enterprise architectures that fully leverage agentic AI’s potential. They will also explore strategies for aligning AI initiatives with organizational goals, addressing ethical and governance considerations, and preparing the workforce for AI-driven transformation.

Open Roundtable : Building the AI Native Organization

AI-native organizations thrive because they adapt and evolve continuously through AI at every level. By integrating machine learning and automation across operations, they achieve real-time insights and autonomous decision-making that traditional firms can’t match. This panel will examine the cultural, technical, and leadership shifts required to make AI not just a tool, but the foundation of business strategy and execution. How enterprise leaders are using AI to differentiate in the market, gain competitive intelligence, and anticipate future trends.

Lunch & Networking