Technology Networking and Education Forums: CXO Tech Insights
Apparo's CXO Tech Insights, a series of five technology networking and education forums in Charlotte, NC, gives CIOs and other IT professionals exclusive opportunities to delve into current technology challenges, explore innovative tech solutions, and engage in meaningful networking. Attendees gain valuable insights from technology industry leaders on current trends, business challenges, solutions and best practices, empowering them to stay ahead in today's rapidly evolving tech landscape.
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Read summaries and watch videos from our recent forums below.
Upcoming Events
Upcoming 2024-2025 Forums:
- June 18, 2025
Forum Agenda
- 5:30 - 6:00 pm: Networking
- 6:00 – 7:15 pm: CXO Panel Discussion
Attendance:
60 -75 IT Professionals
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CXO Tech Insights Recap: The Modern Culture of Data
In this CXO Tech Insights forum, panelists Tom Ellis of Bank of America, Zack Harris of Duke Energy, Charlitta Hatch of City of Charlotte, and Nadja Hendrix of Procter & Gamble discussed data-driven culture within organizations with moderator Jim Burroughs of Slalom
CXO Tech Insights Recap: Pioneering Change: People First AI Transformation
Panelists Sukai Crook of Honeywell, Matt Barrington of EY, Samantha Williams of Sonoco, and Darrell Thompson discussed AI Transformation with moderator Mark Richter of WalkMe.
CXO Tech Insights Recap: CIOs Taking Center Stage as Partners to CEO Vision
Panelists Rob Bence of Tepper Sports & Entertainment, Ames Flynn of Weisiger Group, and Mike Laurenti of Ahold Delhaize joined moderator Nelson de la Cruz of Software AG for a discussion on the evolving roles of CIOs.
CXO Tech Insights Recap: Intelligent Experiences
Panelists Jay Duff of Chick-fil-A, Allysun Fleming of Comerica Bank, and Chris Wolford of NASCAR joined moderator Brian Bischoff of CapTech for a discussion on Intelligent Experiences.
CXO Tech Insights Recap: Cutting Through the Noise: IT Strategies for Competing Business Challenges
Panelists Richard Donaldson of Duke Energy, Curtis Hughes of MIDREX, Raj Prakash of Ally, and Chris Stuart of CPI Security joined moderator Aaron Bock of Opkalla for a discussion on IT strategies.
CXO Tech Insights Recap: Leveraging Tech to Innovate and Optimize CX
Panelists Eddie Lopez from Truist, Saima Khan from Compass Group, and Arthur Phidd from Reeds Jewelers joined the moderator Scott Kinka from t2B Experts powered by BridgePointe Technologies for a discussion on CX.
CXO Tech Insights Recap: Too Many Tools: Digital Adoption in a Tech Sprawl World
Panelists Eric Christian of Advocate Health, Steve Hagood of Trane Technologies, and John Pressley of Duke Energy joined the moderator Matthew Bigelow of WalkMe for a discussion about digital adoption.
CXO Tech Insights Recap: Beyond ChatGPT: Data Enterprise + Generative AI
Panelists Kim Cato of Thermo Fisher Scientific, Liz Escobar-Fernandes of Duke Energy, and Michael Hanley of CareSource joined moderator Subhash Ramachandran of Software AG for a discussion on ChatGPT and Generative AI.
CXO Tech Insights Recap: Technology’s Role in DE&I
At Apparo’s CXO Tech Insights: BX is the new CX discussed leveraging the experience in businesses.
CXO Tech Insights Recap: BX is the new CX
At Apparo’s CXO Tech Insights: BX is the new CX discussed leveraging the experience in businesses.
