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 Cincinnati 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 45 leaders, creating the kind of room where you can test your thinking, hear how peers are responding and take part in the conversation rather than watch it from the audience.
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,
- October 29, 2026
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- 4:30 PM to 10:30 PM
- 10808 Montgomery Road, Cincinnati, OH 45242
Eddie Merlot’s is a steakhouse on Montgomery Road, north east of downtown Cincinnati with parking on site. Guests meet in a private for the facilitated discussion, then stay for dinner and drinks. Places are capped at 45.
What we'll discuss
AI is no longer a standalone technology decision. It’s changing how organizations think about security, data, operations and the wider digital ecosystem. This private dinner gives Cincinnati and northern Kentucky technology leaders space to compare how they are connecting those decisions, building trust into new capabilities and turning emerging technology into practical business value.
TOPICS WE’LL COVER
- Designing AI initiatives around business outcomes instead of isolated pilots
- Building trust, auditability and accountability into AI-enabled operations
- Connecting data, platforms and people across the digital ecosystem