About Our Co-Host
Mike J. Walker is a futurist, digital strategist, author and former Gartner Vice President whose work helps executives navigate AI, emerging technology and large-scale transformation. His practical approach to complex challenges makes him a natural co-host for a New York conversation focused on what technology leaders need to do now, not just what may happen next.
WHO ATTENDS
Senior Technology Leaders Only
Every seat is reserved for a CIO, CISO, CTO, VP of IT or Director. Attendance is limited to 40 leaders, creating a room where people can speak candidly, challenge the usual answers and hear what peers are actually doing inside their organizations.
Our Facilitator for the Evening
David Cannon is a globally recognized authority on IT service management, digital transformation, and IT operations. Over his three decade career, he has led consulting practices at Forrester, Hewlett-Packard, and BMC Software, co-authored six ITIL books, and served as chair of the itSMF. A lifetime achievement award recipient and sought after keynote speaker, David brings a practical perspective on connecting technology, operations, and business strategy.
- The Evening
- Thursday,
- November 5, 2026
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- 4:30 PM TO 10:30 PM
- 123 West 52nd Street, New York, NY 10019
Ocean Prime sits on West 52nd, between Sixth and Seventh, a short walk from most Midtown offices. Guest meet in a private room for the facilitated discussion, then stay for dinner and drinks. Places are capped at 40.
What we'll discuss
Technology leaders are under pressure to move faster with AI while keeping risk, resilience and business value in view. This private dinner gives New York leaders the space to compare where AI is delivering real operational gains, where governance needs to catch up and how IT can make better decisions without adding more complexity.
Topics we'll cover
- Moving AI from isolated pilots into useful, governed IT operations
- Balancing speed, security and accountability as adoption accelerates
- Showing business value through better decisions, stronger services and measurable outcomes
Who Attends
Senior technology leaders only.
Every seat is a CIO, CISO or VP of IT. Attendance is by invitation only — we curate the room so every conversation is peer-to-peer, not vendor-to-prospect.