The Future of IT
CIO Think Tank
Not Scheduled Yet - Toronto, Canada
Past Speakers & Visionaries


Mamta Sethi
CIO - Group Functions Technology
Manulife Financial
Think Tank Speaker
Experienced Senior Strategy & Transformation Executive with a demonstrated history of working in the financial services industry. Expert and skilled in Technology, Application Development & Infrastructure, Business Development, Design Thinking, Operational and Organizational Efficiency, Business Relationship Management, Organization Leadership and Development, Strategic Workforce Planning and Organizational Change Management.


Olya Sanakoev
CTO
Rogers Bank


Simon Nuss
Vice President, Data & Analytics
Hitachi
Think Tank Speaker
Hitachi, Ltd. is a Japanese multinational conglomerate corporation headquartered in Chiyoda, Tokyo, Japan. It is the parent company of the Hitachi Group and had formed part of the Nissan zaibatsu and later DKB Group and Fuyo Group of companies before DKB and Fuji Bank merged into the Mizuho Financial Group.


Alfred Yau
Head of Global Banking Credit & Lending IT Canada
HSBC
Think Tank Speaker
HSBC Holdings plc, the parent company of HSBC, is headquartered in London. HSBC serves customers worldwide from offices in 66 countries and territories in our geographical regions: Europe, Asia, North America, Latin America, and Middle East and North Africa. With assets of $2,659bn at 31 March 2019, HSBC is one of the world's largest banking and financial services organizations.


Clive Williams
Head of Business Information Systems
Plan Group
Think Tank Speaker
Founded in 1955, Plan Group Inc. provides construction, retrofit, and maintenance services. It is headquartered in North York, ON. Clive is a forward-thinking leader with over 18 years of invaluable experience in the realm of information technology. Throughout his dynamic career, he has exhibited his prowess as a seasoned leader, mentor, and visionary strategist for technology teams. Clive's expertise has been instrumental in consulting and guiding teams responsible for customer-facing applications, harnessing the power of cutting-edge technologies and innovative methodologies. A thought-leader in his field, Clive brings to the table a unique ability to engage in strategic and critical thinking. He consistently demonstrates a keen insight into matters that influence the present and future landscape of business. Clive's exceptional capacity to analyze trends and anticipate shifts positions him as a driving force in shaping the direction of business endeavors. With a track record of leadership and innovation, Clive continues to inspire growth, innovation, and transformation in the world of technology. His dedication to strategic thinking and technological advancement propels businesses toward a brighter and more promising future.

Tim Lam
Associate Partner and Project Director, Information Technology and OT and Telecommunications
CIMA+ Construction
Think Tank Speaker
Founded in 1990, CIMA+ Construction is a construction company that offers civil engineering, project management, urban planning, landscape architecture, environment and geotechnics, and surveying services. CIMA+ Construction is located in Canada.


Jenny Alfandary
Professor
University of Guelph-Humber
Think Tank Speaker
Jenny has the courage, passion and determination to drive the change within a business turning previous liabilities to productive assets. She has done this not just for organizations but also shifted the thinking for industries that she has been part of. In the years to come, companies will wonder why they did not always operate this way. It is a combination of creation and implementation experience that makes Jenny well suited to work in a company that defines new markets and transforms existing ones. A balanced work experience on both sides gives Jenny a unique vantage point on how to solve business problems and how to create products that actually work. Roles on the application of innovation include multinational firms, government entities and start ups. Jenny is comfortable with the balance that is required to continue to operate and manage a business while constantly striving to improve outcomes - decreased risk, increased profit and constant improvement of customer's experience. As a senior executive, Jenny possesses the characteristics of a visionary leader that is more than comfortable taking the road less travelled. She can see opportunities and solutions for businesses that no others can. She is fiercely driven to business success and lives and breathes progressive excellence in herself and motivates and inspires that in her teams. Jenny motivates by living the example – at her core she is defined and respected for her ability to create and deliver – it simply is not in her DNA to be mediocre. Jenny inspires all levels of teams and departments - because of her attention and expertise at all levels. AWARDS • Diversity50 list by Deloitte, which recognize most influential Board Directors to impact Canada's corporate boards and improve global competitiveness. • Mentor, Ministry of Economic Development, Employment and Infrastructure, Government of Ontario Mentoring MBA students developing Start-up companies from seed stage through investment & strategy. • SAP Pinnacle Award in the category of CRM Development.


Luis Santos
CIAM Specialist
Okta
Think Tank Speaker
Luis Santos a CIAM Specialist with Okta assists organizations build, modernize and secure their customer facing identity web experiences. With a career spanning over 15 years, Luis has had a variety of roles working with different organizations ranging from not for profit startups to multinational corporations where he has weaved his customer-centric philosophy & passion for technology together.