The ongoing pandemic has triggered an evolution of capabilities and ignited a revolution in technological integration. Rapidly evolving technologies have forever altered the digital landscape, and as we emerge through the pandemic, businesses will encounter foreign terrain that obscures pitfalls with promises, risks with opportunity. This is a path that cannot be successfully travelled alone, but instead requires the input of trusted partners and the precise execution of modern technology.
The CIO Forum secures national and global speakers of unmatched quality and immense authority to advance this crucial dialogue. This October, over 200 of the nation’s leading CIOs, CTOs, CDOs and IT Directors will unite to respond to the opportunities emerging from the upturn economy. From data and personalisation through cyber-security and infrastructure, the Forum is an essential platform for responding to the digital change sweeping through all sectors of the national economy.
Changing Survival Interests: Achieving Resilience Through Technology
The years lived under the shroud of the pandemic have provided CIOs with an opportunity to become champions of change. Never before has the responsiveness, connectedness, and security afforded by the effective integration of technology been more highly demanded, or more effectively delivered. In this Session, we will hear how CIOs have secured their standing as business leaders by empowering their organisations to respond to a volatile operating environment. We will unpack the current state of the consumer and technology landscape to better understand the challenges and opportunities that CIOs must be cognisant of in today’s age.
Technology at the Helm: Decisive Leadership in Transformative Times
Transformation is a perpetual cycle; new technologies are constantly emerging, user demands are always evolving, and the competitive baseline for businesses reliably rises. In this age of incredible advancement, digital leaders must exhibit the same adaptability as the technology they deploy. In this Session, we will explore how CIOs are infusing technology across the business and driving organisational change to secure success. We will explore the series of relationships that define executive leadership to better understand what it takes to not only be a leader in technology, but a leader of business.
Vision and Execution: Sustaining Technological Growth
Positioned at the frontier of digital transformation, CIOs are racing against an exponential technology curve to meet rising business demands. A clear transformative vision and deep business acumen are required to usher in the changes that will define business success. In this Session, we will hear how CIOs are responding to a market that demands sheer efficiency, immediate responsiveness, and sustained growth. We will unpack the challenges each of our panellists have faced on their own transformation journeys to better understand what defines the successful implementation of technology in business today.
Security and Strategy in a Changing World
Cyber-risk is a reality lived daily for modern businesses. The risks are well-founded and the consequences tangible; an erosion of consumer trust, a shattering of reputation, and the removal of social license to operate. CIOs must be vigilant and responsiveness, and businesses must be connected and empowered to operate with confidence in our modern environment. In this Session, we will break down the strategy and infrastructure businesses have adopted to best secure their operations. We will hear how businesses are adapting in real-time to emerging threats, and driving cybersecurity priorities and investments with an outcomes-driven approach.
Crestron is a global leader in workplace technology, designing and engineering unified communications and audio-visual solutions for enterprise and governments. Crestron delivers a complete workplace experience, with their certified Microsoft Teams and native Zoom solutions including room scheduling, video conferencing, wireless presentation and cloud management. Crestron’s technology makes it easy to collaborate and meet confidently.
Okta is the leading independent provider of identity for the enterprise. Okta’s Identity Cloud enables organisations to securely connect the right people to the right technologies at the right time. With over 6,500 application integrations, Okta customers can easily and securely use the best technologies for their business.
Solista enables Australian organisations to confidently and securely drive their digital evolution, harnessing strategic thinking, leading technology, and world-class consulting. Future looking enterprises need robust cyber partnerships. Solista enables organisations to create a sustainable competitive advantage in and focus on innovation.
Waterstons blends technology with strategy, freeing the future potential of brilliant people and organisations, with information security at the heart of what we do. We’ve been doing it for almost three decades, forging trusted partnerships with ambitious organisations around the world.
SilkRoad Technology is the world leader in strategic Talent Management. We design personalised employee journeys to increase retention and maximise agility across our Recruitment, Onboarding, Performance and Learning solutions.
DocuSign helps organisations connect and automate how they prepare, sign, act on, and manage agreements. As part of the DocuSign Agreement Cloud, DocuSign offers eSignature, the world’s #1 way to sign electronically on practically any device, from almost anywhere, at any time. Today, over a million customers and more than a billion users in over 180 countries use the DocuSign Agreement Cloud to accelerate the process of doing business and simplify people’s lives.
Celebrating its 7th year, the CIO Forum is unparalleled in the level of delegates and speakers it attracts.
The Forum is driven by an ambitious business agenda, and our audience is screened for seniority to ensure you are networking with the minds shaping business.
Our limited keynote and moderated panel speaking opportunities will effectively embed you in this top-end business community.
Digital brand activations complement survey and live polling options for effective brand positioning and interactivity. As a marketing platform to demonstrate expertise, credibility and grow your business with senior IT professionals, the CIO Forum offers unrivalled cut-through.
Swissotel Sydney
68 Market St, Sydney
New South Wales 2000, Australia
Accommodation Offer at the Swissotel:
To book, please contact the In-House Reservations Team via email SSY.Reservations@swissotel.com or telephone 02 9238 8888 and quote the following code“CIO6080922”. This code will provide a 10% discount off the best available rate at the time of booking. A credit card will need to be provided in order to secure the booking and is subject to a 24 hour cancellation policy.
The In-House Reservations Team is available 9am-5pm, Monday-Friday. You can also find accommodation information on their website here. Please note in order to receive the 10% discount the Reservations Team must be contacted.
Accommodation Offer at Novotel Sydney Darling Square:
To book, please email H3021@accor.com or call +612 8217 4000 to speak with reservations. Delegates are required to quote ‘CONNECTMED22’ to receive a 10% discount on their Best Flexible Rate. For more information please click here.
If you are a Vendor or Service Provider to commerce professionals, please email jessicaef@connectmedia.com to register.
COVID ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
What’s included in my delegate pass?
A Delegate Pass includes access to all sessions, refreshment breaks, networking lunches, and access to provided speaker presentations.
What’s included in my digital pass (only applicable for digital events)?
A digital pass is valid for the use of 1 user and provides access to live content, inclusive of all keynotes, and sessions. The pass also includes access to post event content and select speaker presentations, this will be available to you via email in the week following the event. Please note: Sharing of speaker presentation’s is subject to approval from the guest speaker. Access must not be shared by multiple user’s or redistributed in any way. Organiser’s reserve the right to deny access to anyone who is found violating the above terms.
Is there a group booking discount?
Yes – groups of 3 people or more are entitled to a discount. Full discount information is available on our registration page. If you have any questions about how group bookings work, please contact team@connectmedia.com
Can I transfer my pass?
A delegate pass is entry for one person only, passes cannot be shared. A substitute delegate is welcome at any time prior to the event, provided the request is made in writing to team@connectmedia.com
How do I receive my delegate pass?
Following the completion of your registration and payment, you will receive an email confirmation. We will contact you via email one week before the event to provide final information regarding your participation. Delegate badges and all event material will be provided upon arrival at the event – nothing will be sent in the post.
Is media registration available?
No, this is a closed and confidential event. Media registrations are not available.
Cancellation Policy:
A full refund less a $250 (GST Inclusive) processing fee is applicable on cancellation requests made in writing within 10 days of registration. No refunds are available for cancellations made more than 10 days after registration. Where Connect Media is required to reschedule the event in the interest of the event partner’s and guests, your pass will be automatically transferred to the rescheduled dates. Should Connect Media be unable to offer, deliver or fulfil any engagement within 12 months, you will be entitled to a full refund.
What is a Service Provider?
A service provider refers to an individual or organisation who supplies products and/or services to the primary audience of retail industry.
Service providers may only have one representative at the event. A delegate pass is entry for one person only, passes cannot be shared. All service providers who apply for a pass will be reviewed internally before a registration is completed.
Will there be a delegate list available?
No, Connect Media does not provide delegate lists to attendees
Delegate Pass:
Delegate Pass includes access to all sessions, refreshment breaks, networking lunches, networking drinks reception, and access to approved speaker presentations/on demand content. Please note: Sharing of speaker presentation’s is subject to approval from the guest speaker. One delegate ticket is entry for one person only, passes cannot be shared. Organiser’s reserve the right to deny entry to anyone not registered.
Digital Pass (only applicable for digital events):
A digital pass is valid for the use of 1 user and provides access to live content, inclusive of all keynotes, and sessions. The pass also includes access to approved speaker presentations/on demand content; this will be available to you via email in the week following the event. Please note: Sharing of speaker presentation’s is subject to approval from the guest speaker. Access must not be shared by multiple user’s or redistributed in any way. Organiser’s reserve the right to deny access to anyone who is found violating the above terms.
Payment & Discounts:
Only one promotional discount code can be applied per registrant. All prices and promotions are valid at the time of purchase only and may not be redeemed after the point of purchase.
Organiser’s Rights:
Connect Media and Communications Group Pty Ltd endeavours to ensure the conference programme and speaker line-up is correct at the time of the event. All advertised details are correct at time of publishing. Due to unforeseen circumstances Connect Media and Communications Group Pty Ltd reserves the right to alter the programme prior to the event without notice. We also reserve the right to cancel or postpone the event. Where Connect Media is unable to run the event in the next 12 months (from the date of the event), you will be entitled to a full refund. In the unlikely event that it is cancelled or postponed, no compensation will be provided for cancelled/amended travel arrangements.
Connect Media and Communications Group Pty Ltd reserves the right to deny access to any individual that engages in or is alleged to engage in practices that are considered unprofessional and inappropriate for a business conference. We reserve the right to deny access to delegates that may affect the client / vendor ratio of attendance in favour of the interests of sponsors and commercial partners of the event.
In registering for this event, delegates grant permission to Connect Media and Communications Group Pty Ltd to take and to have full and free use of video/photographs containing their image/likeness for promotional use. Should a delegate not agree to the above image release, they must advise team@connectmedia.com.
Cancellation Policy:
A substitute delegate is welcome at any time provided the request is made in writing. A full refund less a $250 (GST Inclusive) processing fee is applicable on cancellation requests made in writing within 10 days of registration. No refunds are available for cancellations made more than 10 days after registration. Where Connect Media is required to reschedule the event in the interest of the event partner’s and guests, your pass will be automatically transferred to the rescheduled dates. Should you be provided with a credit note at the discretion of the event organisers, this credit is valid for the specified amount of passes, and not the monetary value. Should Connect Media be unable to offer, deliver or fulfil any engagement within 12 months, you will be entitled to a full refund.
Event Delivery:
In case of a change in government restrictions and advice, Connect Media reserves the right to make the decision to deliver the event completely digital, or completely in person. Should you hold a different pass, you are entitled to move your registration to digital/in person, or receive a credit for the following edition of the event.
Privacy Disclosure:
We take your privacy seriously. Information collected on this registration will be held in the strictest of confidence on a secure database. This information may be used in order to contact you regarding future events, product development and services offered. If you do not wish to be contacted please email team@connectmedia.com. To view our full privacy policy please visit: https://connectmedia.com/privacy-policy/.
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