FutureIT 2024 (B) - Toronto | Foundry | 24 September 2024 | Vantage Venues, 150 King St W, Toronto, ON M5H 1J9, Canada

The most effective organizations seamlessly align technological solutions with business objectives, leveraging scale, scope, and thought leadership to drive progress. To achieve this, IT leaders must stay ahead of the rapidly evolving tech landscape.

At this event, we provide the insights and tools you need to develop and implement an IT strategy that meets your specific business goals. Join us to learn from seasoned CIOs, technology leaders, analysts and solution providers who have transformed their roles to focus not just on tools, but on creating impactful strategies that advance their businesses.

This event will be one of the most strategic and inspiring events on your calendar. Engage with fellow IT leaders to explore critical topics such as:
• Preparing for emerging technologies, from generative AI to quantum computing
• Communicating effectively with key stakeholders to prioritize IT & security initiatives
• Building digital trust internally and with customers
• Leveraging technology to enhance user experiences
• Implementing AI-powered solutions in Financial Services

Experience Highlights:
• Networking Time: Whether you’re an extrovert or an introvert, our dedicated safe spaces make it easy to connect with others and form meaningful relationships.
• Meaningful Conversations: Join small discussion groups to dive deep into topics like AI, security, cloud, and leadership, and leave with actionable insights.
• Deep Analysis: Gain a comprehensive understanding of the tech ecosystem with a research-backed, data-packed presentation from a world-class IDC analyst.
• Peer-Led Panel Discussions: Listen to local IT leaders share their stories and pain points in moderated, candid panels.

Why Attend:
Inspiration to drive your business forward, access to exclusive speakers, a curated group of solution providers, and both informal and formal peer conversations—all designed to re-energize and empower you to effect the change your organization needs.

Featured topics:
• Real-world case studies from successful IT leaders
• Assessing and advancing your own career path in IT
• Identifying metrics that truly measure success
• Overcoming common challenges on the digital journey

2024 Speakers

John Engates
Field Chief Technology Officer, Cloudflare

Meredith Whalen
Chief Research Officer, IDC

Rocco Galletto
Partner & National Cybersecurity Leader, BDO Canada LLP

James Scott
Field CTO, Dell Technologies

Jay Upchurch
Executive Vice President & Chief Information Officer, SAS

Lee Rennick
Executive Director, CIO Communities

Michael Hainsworth
Contributing Editor, IDC & CIO, Foundry, formerly IDG Communications Inc.

Allice Shandler
Events Director, IDC

Yatin Dhareshwar
Vice President of Digital Services, YASH Technologies

2024 Sponsors

PLATINUM SPONSORS:
• Dell Technologies
• Iron Mountain Incorporated
• SAS

SILVER SPONSORS:
• Apptio
• Cloudflare
• ESET
• YASH Technologies

BRONZE SPONSORS:
• 11:11 Systems
• BDO Canada LLP
• Informatica
• Veeam®
• Zoom Workplace