TechTalk Summits

AI isn't just changing what technology does — it's changing what technology leadership means.

This month on TechTalk Tuesday, Tanweer Surve, Head of Cloud Center of Enablement & Solutions Engineering at PNC, takes the stage for The AI Imperative: Reimagining Leadership in the Intelligent Enterprise Era.

Tanweer will cover:
🔹 Transforming technology leadership to capitalize on AI-driven decision-making and enterprise-wide intelligence
🔹 Building the data, platform, and infrastructure foundations that enable scalable AI adoption
🔹 Modernizing governance, talent, and operating models to sustain AI-driven transformation

No theoretical research reports. No abstract forecasts. Just real-world strategies from a leader who has deployed generative AI with measurable ROI.

📅 Tuesday, July 21st | 2:00–4:00 PM ET
📍 Virtual | Sponsored by

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Last Week, Austin's technology leaders gathered for a Data & Analytics Executive Summit that cut straight to the heart of enterprise AI readiness.

Rameshwar Balanagu, Chief Enterprise Architect in the Office of the CTO at UNFI, took the room through a candid look at why most AI initiatives stall, not because of the technology itself, but because the data foundation underneath was never built to support it.

The conversation moved through the questions every technology leader is wrestling with right now: how to build a data foundation that can actually carry AI, analytics, and automation at scale, how to turn dashboards into decisions that drive measurable outcomes, and how to prepare legacy environments for what's coming next.

As always, the discussion didn't stop when the session ended. It carried into dinner, where Austin's decision-makers connected with senior peers and leading solution providers over a shared table and a shared set of challenges.

This is what a Technology Executive Summit looks like: sharp insight, real conversation, and a room full of people shaping what's next for enterprise architecture.

Thank you to Rameshwar for leading such a timely discussion, and to everyone who joined us in Austin.

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We're back in Austin on September 12 for a unique College GameDay and Tailgate Experience—reserve your spot early!

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Meet ✅ Ivan Rodin, our featured speaker for the Technology Executive Summit | Cloud / DevOps & Infrastructure in New York City.

As Associate Vice President at AECOM, Ivan Rodin brings extensive experience leading enterprise technology initiatives that support innovation, operational excellence, and long-term business growth. His perspective on navigating today's rapidly evolving technology landscape makes him a valuable voice for technology leaders focused on modernization and resilience.

Join Ivan on Thursday, August 6th at 6:00 PM ET as he shares insights alongside fellow technology executives during an evening of peer-to-peer discussion, networking, and strategic conversations designed to help organizations stay ahead in cloud, infrastructure, and digital transformation.

If you're a technology leader looking to connect with peers and gain fresh perspectives on the future of enterprise IT, this is an event you won't want to miss.

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In collaboration with Okta, it's time to rethink Zero Trust for the Agentic AI era.

As AI agents and machine identities multiply, traditional security models are struggling to keep pace. The future of enterprise security depends on moving beyond static permissions to identity-first access.

Join "Achieving True Zero Trust with an Identity Fabric in the Agentic Era" on Wednesday, July 15th | 12:00–1:00 PM ET to explore how modern Identity Fabric strategies enable Zero Standing Privilege, strengthen security, and support both human and machine identities at scale.

💻 Live virtual session
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The organizations best prepared for the Agentic Era won't just secure devices—they'll secure every identity.

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Last week spanned New York City, Boston, and Cincinnati — and the energy never dropped.

Groundbreaking conversations, unmatched venues, and the kind of connections that don't happen anywhere else.

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Meet ✅ Tanweer Surve, our featured speaker for the upcoming virtual TechTalk Tuesday event.

As Head of Cloud Center of Enablement & Solutions Engineering, Tanweer has helped organizations navigate the intersection of cloud, cybersecurity, governance, and enterprise transformation. With AI rapidly reshaping how businesses operate, he brings a practical leadership perspective on what it takes to drive innovation while maintaining resilience and control.

On Tuesday, July 21st from 2:00–4:00 PM ET, Tanweer will present “The AI Imperative: Reimagining Leadership in the Intelligent Enterprise Era,” sharing real-world strategies for building AI-ready organizations, modernizing operating models, and creating the technology foundations needed for scalable innovation.

If you're a technology leader looking to understand what successful AI adoption actually requires, this is a virtual session you won't want to miss.

Request your invitation here: https://techtalksummits.com/event/analyst/cio-strategy-series/techtalk-tuesday-july1

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Most organizations aren’t struggling with AI because of the technology—they’re struggling because the foundation was never built to support it.

Join the Technology Executive Summit | Data & Analytics in Austin on Thursday, June 25th | 6:00 PM CT, featuring Rameshwar Balanagu, Chief Enterprise Architect – Office of the CTO at UNFI.

Drawing on decades of enterprise architecture and digital transformation experience, Rameshwar will share how leading organizations are building the data foundations needed to support AI, analytics, automation, and long-term business growth.

🍽 Executive dining experience
🎟 Limited seats for senior technology and data leaders

The organizations that succeed with AI tomorrow are building the right architecture today.

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Meet ✅ Mike Berthold, our featured speaker for “Achieving True Zero Trust with an Identity Fabric in the Agentic Era.”

As Principal Solutions Architect at Okta, Mike helps organizations navigate the evolving identity and security challenges created by cloud adoption, AI, and the rapid growth of machine identities. With the attack surface expanding faster than ever, he brings practical expertise on what it takes to move beyond traditional security models and build a truly identity-centric approach.

On Wednesday, July 15th from 12:00–1:00 PM ET, Mike will share insights on how a modern Identity Fabric can help organizations achieve true Zero Trust by enabling just-in-time access, reducing standing privileges, and securing both human and machine identities at scale.

If you're exploring the future of identity, AI, and enterprise security, this is a session you won't want to miss.

Request your invitation at the link in our bio under 'Upcoming Events'.

Most AI pilots stall. Yours doesn’t have to.

Agentic AI is already reshaping how enterprises operate, and the gap between organizations leveraging it effectively and those falling behind is growing fast.

Join the Technology Executive Summit in Cleveland on Wednesday, June 24th | 6:00 PM ET, featuring Altaz Bhanji, Chief Cloud Architect at Visa.

Drawing on real-world enterprise experience, Altaz will explore what agentic AI means for your workforce, operations, and competitive advantage—and how technology leaders can move from experimentation to measurable business value.

🍽 Executive dining experience
🎟 Limited seats for senior technology leaders

The agentic era won’t wait. The leaders who act now will define what comes next.

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