DAY 2
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 22, 2024
TRACKS QUICK VIEW: CHRO | CMO | GC/CLO | CFO | COO | CIO/CTO | CISO | L&D | TALENT ACQUISITION | DATA & ANALYTICS | DEI | SUPPLY CHAIN & PROCUREMENT
11:00AM - 11:45AM EASTERN
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[CHRO TRACK]:
Developing Next Generation Leadership​
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Loly Vadassery | Chief Human Resources Officer | Datamatics Business Solutions Ltd


[CMO TRACK]:
​The Rise of Micro-Moments: Capturing Consumer Attention in Seconds
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Brian Gavin | SVP, Marketing & Communications | Volunteers of America


[GC/LEGAL TRACK]:
Artificial Intelligence and Legal Responsibility: Exploring the legal implications of AI in business operations and the role of GCs in mitigating related risks.​
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Stacy Krause | SVP, General Counsel and Secretary | Kadant Inc.


[CFO TRACK]:
The Evolving Role of the CFO: From financial gatekeeper to strategic adviser - expanding the influence of CFOs in shaping business strategy.​
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Lokanath Sahoo | CFO | Otis Elevator Company
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[COO TRACK]:
Leveraging AI for Operational Efficiency: Exploring practical applications of artificial intelligence in optimizing business processes and enhancing productivity.
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Chad Williamson | Chief Operations Officer | FocusQuest


[CIO/CTO TRACK]:
Tech-Driven Business Resilience: Building Agility in the Face of Disruption​
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Alvin Joseph | CIO & VP Information Technology | Orora Packaging Solutions


[CISO TRACK]:
The Ethical Implications of Cybersecurity Practices: Addressing the ethical considerations in cybersecurity operations, including privacy concerns and the impact on user trust.​
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Edward Maule | CIO and CISO | Advocare
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[L&D TRACK]:
Make Succession Planning Part of Your Workforce Development Strategy​
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Angela Stopper | CLO | UC Berkeley


[TALENT ACQUISITION TRACK]:
Remote Workforce Recruiting Challenges: Crafting effective recruitment strategies for a remote or hybrid workforce, including sourcing, assessing, and onboarding talent virtually.
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Tamin Castellano | Director, Talent Acquisition | Victoria's Secret


[DATA & ANALYTICS TRACK]:
Navigating the Big Data Landscape: Techniques for managing and extracting value from the ever-growing volumes of structured and unstructured data.​
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Pankaj Purwar | Vice President, IT and Head of Enterprise Technology | Xperi Inc.


[DEI TRACK]:
The Evolution of DEI in the Workplace​
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Jamal White | HR Director and Global Equality & Inclusion Leader | P&G GIllette

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[SUPPLY CHAIN AND PROCUREMENT TRACK]:
Collaborative Procurement Strategies: How to Foster Strong Partnerships Across Business Units​
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James Jones | SVP Procurement and High Growth Regions, CPO | Lubrizol


11:45AM - 12:00PM EASTERN
[INTERACTIVE NETWORKING BREAK]
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Bucket List Item
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Participants will share a bucket list item that they'd like to accomplish, and/or one that was recently accomplished.
12:00PM - 12:45PM EASTERN
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[CHRO TRACK]:
The Power of Talent Intelligence​
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Teresa Wykes | Senior Director, Talent-centered Transformation | Eightfold AI


[CMO TRACK]:
Navigating Audience Targeting in a Data-Restricted World: Crafting Effective Strategies in the Era of First-Party Data and Limited Web Identity​
Marc Vermut | VP, The Knowledge Lab | TransUnion


[GC/LEGAL TRACK]:
How GCs Are Controlling Costs and Outcomes in High-Stakes Legal Disputes​
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Hillary Victor | EVP and General Counsel | Empire Today, LLC


[CFO TRACK]:
Data-Driven Financial Decision-Making: Leveraging Big Data and Analytics to Drive Strategic Finance​
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Kim Toatley | CFO | Georgia Tech Research Institute
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[COO TRACK]:
Redefining Customer Experience Through Operational Leadership: COOs’ Strategies for Aligning Processes with Market Demands​
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Kim Pollok | Chief Operating Officer | SWBC


[CIO/CTO TRACK]:
Sustainability in IT: Green Technologies and Practices for Reducing Environmental Impact
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Rameshwar Balanagu | Chief Enterprise Architect | UNFI


[CISO TRACK]:
The Rise of Zero Trust Architecture: Implementing zero trust principles across all elements of enterprise security to mitigate insider threats and safeguard against credential compromise.​
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Randy Marchany | Chief Information Security Officer | Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University


[L&D TRACK]:
Strategic Leadership Development - Unlocking Potential​
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Mandy Varley | Principal Behavioral Scientist | Torch


[TALENT ACQUISITION TRACK]:
Compliance and Safety in Real-time: Annual, On-Demand, and Continuous Screening​
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Brian Chapman | CRO | Verified Credentials, LLC
Clare Horvik | Vice President of Marketing | Verified Credentials, LLC



[DATA & ANALYTICS TRACK]:
The Convergence of BI and AI: Exploring the integration of business intelligence with artificial intelligence to generate advanced analytics and deeper insights.​
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Ryan McNaught | Head of BI, Data and Analytics | ITalent Digital


[DEI TRACK]:
Bridging Divides: Strategies for Cultivating Inclusive and Cooperative Teams​
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Lawrence Alexander | Board Member | VISIONS


[SUPPLY CHAIN AND PROCUREMENT TRACK]:
Data-Driven Decision-Making: Leveraging analytics for better forecasting, demand planning, and inventory management.​
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Saydulu Kolasani | SVP, Enterprise, Digital Operations & Transformation (CITO) | Fisker Group Inc. (Formerly)

12:45PM - 1:15PM EASTERN
[30 MINUTE BREAK]
1:15PM - 2:00PM EASTERN
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[CHRO TRACK]:
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion: Moving Beyond Compliance to Cultural Transformation​
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Kevin Bohan | Chief HR Officer | ProDriven Global Brands


[GC/LEGAL TRACK]:
Litigation Management and Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR): Effective strategies for managing litigation risk and utilizing ADR to resolve disputes efficiently.​
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Deborah Pierce | Senior Vice President & General Counsel | Integrity Staffing Solutions


[CFO TRACK]:
The CFO’s Role in Strengthening Corporate Governance: Partnering with Boards and Executives​
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Bona Allen | Senior Vice President/Chief Finanical Officer | Kajima Building & Design Group, Inc.


[COO TRACK]:
Navigating the Talent Shortage in Skilled Trades: Solutions for attracting, developing, and retaining skilled workers in a competitive landscape.
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Bhushan Heda | CTO/COO | Emeritus


[CIO/CTO TRACK]:
Value Stream Management: Focusing on Delivering Value
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Rob Spellman | Chief Information Officer | QTC


[JOINT SESSION: CISO & SUPPLY CHAIN & PROCUREMENT TRACKS]:
Building the CyberSecurity Supply Chain Ecosystem: Practical steps towards maturation and building business awareness to actual implementation of best practices in Supply Chain management​
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Morgan Spriggs | Chief Information Security Officer | Daimler Truck


[L&D TRACK]:
Practical Ways to Weave Emotional Intelligence into Leadership and Employee Development​
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Tania Wilder | Director of Learning and Development | Cision


[TALENT ACQUISITION TRACK]:
Optimizing the Candidate Experience: Techniques for Enhancing Every Touchpoint in the Hiring Journey​
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Michael Brown | VP, Talent Attraction | Snyk


[DATA & ANALYTICS TRACK]:
Cross-Functional Data Collaboration: Fostering Partnerships Between Data Teams and Business Units​
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Ray Fager | CDAO | King's Hawaiian


[DEI TRACK]:
The Role of Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) in Advancing DEI: Understanding the evolving role of ERGs in driving diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts forward.​
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Jamie Bruemmer | Director - Team Member Engagement and Belonging | Life Time


2:00PM - 2:15PM EASTERN
[INTERACTIVE NETWORKING BREAK]
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Share on One of the Following: Sports, Food, Music, or Books.
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Share on one of the following: 1. Sports: Favorite sports teams and sports experiences. 2. Food: Favorite restaurants, food, and food experiences. 3. Music: Favorite artists or bands, and memorable experiences. 4. Books: Your favorite books, and suggested reading.
2:15PM - 3:00PM EASTERN
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[CHRO TRACK]:
Labor Relations in a Politically Tumultuous Election Year​
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Andrew Loomis | Vice President, Human Resources | Avamere


[CMO TRACK]:
Maximizing Content Impact Through Omni-Channel Activations in a Fragmented Digital Landscape.​
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Christina Vanecek | Vice President, Marketing & Communications | Gainwell Technologies

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[GC/LEGAL TRACK]:
The GC’s Role in ESG Initiatives: Legal Considerations for Environmental, Social, and Governance Strategies​
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Kim Honeysett | Chief Legal Officer, General Counsel, and Corporate Secretary | Varex Imaging


[CFO TRACK]:
The Integration of AI in Financial Planning and Analysis​
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Lei Cheng | Vice President of Finance | Hewlett-Packard Enterprise (Formerly)

[COO TRACK]:
Cross-Functional Collaboration: How COOs Are Breaking Down Silos to Drive Integrated Operational Success​
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Jeremy Erlick | Chief Operating Officer | Compugen Inc.


[CIO/CTO TRACK]:
Setting AI Transformation for Success and to Deliver Value to Business​
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Ramesh Razdan | Global CIO | Bain & Company


[CISO TRACK]:
Top 6 Cybersecurity Risks You Don’t Know You’re Taking—and How to Address Them​
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Adam Pendleton | Chief Information Security Officer | Meriplex


[L&D TRACK]:
Driving Innovation Through Agile Learning: Unleashing L&D Creativity in a Rapidly Changing World​
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Cole Plummer - Bastian, MSIOP | Senior Director of Learning & Culture | HOA Brands


[TALENT ACQUISITION TRACK]:
Strategic Talent Pipelines: Tailoring Approaches for Hiring Needs​
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Ryan Moran | Head of Talent Acquisition CoE | Teradyne


[DATA & ANALYTICS TRACK]:
Enhancing Customer Experience through Data Insights: Analyzing customer data to personalize experiences, predict behaviors, and increase engagement.​
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Pieter-Paul Ploeg | Head of Data & Analytics | Lagunitas Brewing Company


[DEI TRACK]:
Inclusive Leadership Development: Strategies for developing leaders at all levels of an organization who embody and champion DEI principles.​
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Edward Antonio | Vice President of Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion | Marist College
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[SUPPLY CHAIN AND PROCUREMENT TRACK]:
Procurement’s ABCDE​
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Benny Ng | Director, Supply Chain | TRIUMF


3:00PM - 3:15PM EASTERN
[INTERACTIVE NETWORKING BREAK]
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Get to Know Your Peers: Share Things You Like to do for Fun Outside of Work
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Participants will share things they like to do for fun outside of work (hobbies, outside activities, musical instruments, cooking, pets, kids, etc.).
3:15PM - 4:00PM EASTERN
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[CHRO TRACK]:
The Future of Work and AI Integration: Exploring the impact of AI on the workforce, and how CHROs can leverage AI to enhance productivity while addressing ethical concerns.​
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Carrie David | CHRO | SRS Distribution
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[JOINT SESSION: CMO AND CFO TRACKS]:
Bridging the Gap: CFO and CMO Collaboration for Integrated Business Planning and Forecasting​
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Eric Herzog | CMO | Infinidat


[GC/LEGAL TRACK]:
Contract Management Optimization: Leveraging Technology to Improve Efficiency and Reduce Legal Risks
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Amy Guzzy | General Counsel and Director of Legal Services | Love’s Travel Stops & Country Stores, Inc


[COO TRACK]:
Global Ambitions, Local Success: Navigating the Complexities of Running a US Operation in a Globalizing Enterprise​
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Elliot Rishty | US Chief Executive Officer | Vanke


[CISO TRACK]:
Fresh Perspectives not Tethered to Legacy: Adding Cybersecurity Startups to your Stack​
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Andrew Wilder | Chief Security Officer | Community Veterinary Partners


[L&D TRACK]:
Professionalism in the Workplace: A Leadership Challenge.​
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Maurice Rondeau | Senior Vice President, Learning & Development | WinnCompanies


[TALENT ACQUISITION TRACK]:
Data-Driven Recruitment: Using Analytics to Improve Hiring Decisions​
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Blair Bennett | Senior Vice President, Global Talent Acquisition | PepsiCo


[DATA & ANALYTICS TRACK]:
The Role of Intelligent Prospecting: Leveraging People Data and Insights for Strategic Growth​
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Brendan Lobban | Vice President - Analytics, Data and Innovation | Morgan Stanley
Jeff Preston | Executive Director - Analytics, Data, & Innovation | Morgan Stanley



[CIO/CTO TRACK]:
Security in AI & AI in Cyber Security​
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Sunil Dadlani | Executive Vice President, Chief Information & Digital Officer, Chief Information Security officer | Atlantic Health System


[DEI TRACK]:
Global DEI Leadership: Adapting Strategies to Diverse Cultural Contexts Across International Teams.​
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Erum Chaudhry | Chief DEI Officer, Americas | Lufthansa Group


[SUPPLY CHAIN AND PROCUREMENT TRACK]:
Championing Diversity: How to Integrate Diverse Suppliers into Your Strategic Sourcing​
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Edina Cavalli | Vice President - Strategic Sourcing, Enterprise Procurement Programs, Strategy and Support | TD


DAY 2 | ONCON TEAM AWARDS
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 22, 2024 AT 6PM - 9:00PM EASTERN
AWARDS CEREMONY AGENDA:
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6pm - 7pm ET: Announcing L&D, HR, DEI, Talent Acquisition Categories
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7pm - 8pm ET: Announcing Marketing, Data & Analytics, Technology, Information Security Categories
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8pm - 9pm ET: Announcing Legal, Finance, Operations, Supply Chain & Procurement Categories
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Awards Presenters:
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​1. Susi Takeuchi, Chief Human Resources Officer UCLA Health
2. Rhonda Mower, SVP of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Volunteers of America
3. Noelle Peart | Vice President of Learning & Inclusion | Exos
4. Dr. Mark Mitchell | Director, Digital Learning and Strategy | Sigmatech, Inc.
5.Paulina Davila (She, Her) VP, Data Visualization & Storytelling | HR AI/MLbJPMorgan Chase & Co.
6. Kristin Squires, Vice President, Marketing, Harmony Biosciences
7. Donna Roach, CIO University of Utah Health
8. Rolee Satyam, Chief Data Officer at Westpac
9. John Cunningham, Global Digital & Emerging Technologies, COO, at EY
10. Mark A. Taylor Associate Vice President and Chief Procurement Officer at Miami University
11. Erin Abrams | Chief Legal Officer | Via
12. Salik Malik, Vice President - Finance National Central Cooling Co PJSC - TABREED
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