*SIM TechExec Agenda is subject to change.  Please check back regularly for updates.

8:00 am - 1:00 pm

SIM Invitational Golf Tournament at Rookery Marco Island

Join us for a round of golf to kick off this year’s TechExec at The Rookery!
Enjoy a morning of friendly competition, camaraderie, and great views. Show off your skills and compete for great prizes!

1:30 pm - 5:00 pm

SIM Registration Open

2:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Work 4.0 - A Product Mindset

The Why & How behind altering the enterprise from a service to a product mindset. With threats of AI consolidating workforces, and yet expediting go-to-market strategies, leaders need to engage their teams and shift mindsets from "me" to "we" as well as redesign their organization structures from "traditional" to "product-centric" in order to remain not only competitive but also relevant.

 

 

4:15 pm - 5:30 pm

Leadership Development - Small Group Coaching

While CIOs have achieved an impressive level of success, good leaders know there is always more to learn. Upon registering for TechExec, attendees will be asked if they'd prefer to meet with an Executive Coach or an Executive Search professional. This time is intended to help you polish your platform skills when presenting to leadership, the board, or at conferences.

6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Welcome to SIM TechExec Reception

Grab a drink and reconnect with friends as we kickoff this year's conference with our friends from TechServe Alliance.

8:00 am - 9:00 am

Networking Breakfast

9:00 am - 10:30 am

Joint Welcome and Opening Keynote

10:30 am - 11:30 am

Networking and Supplier Showcase

11:30 am - 11:45 am

Transition Break

11:45 am - 12:30 pm

Technology Roundtables

In today’s rapidly evolving digital landscape, organizations are navigating unprecedented complexity across technology and business domains. As enterprises expand globally and adopt advanced technologies, leaders must strategically balance innovation with operational resilience. Upon Registration, you select three topics most pertinent to you, and then Roundtable assignments will be confirmed. Preference will be given to early registrants.

  • Security
  • Privacy
  • Intellectual Property
  • Risk Management
  • Data Strategy
  • IT Strategy
  • Global Team Leadership
  • Infrastructure Operations
  • Cloud Transformation
  • Mergers & Acquisitions
  • Implementing AI
  • Agentic AI
  • Build vs Buy AI
  • Customer Experience

12:45 pm - 2:00 pm

Networking Roundtable Lunch & Executive Women's Lunch

2:00 pm - 2:15 pm

Transition Break

2:15 pm - 3:45 pm

Leadership: Navigating Disruptive Dissonance

In the past, CIOs had time to look ahead and see around corners. They could view the market and theorize from where their newest competitior would stem. The widespread adoption of AI, and the threat to those who don't adopt it, have created an exponential pace and an existential crisis across enterprises. No longer can we see clearly nor predict the future, so we are "Real Time" in our decision making and leadership. The definition of 'Dissonance' is, "a tension or clash resulting from the combination of two disharmonious or unsuitable elements." Our session will highlight the disruptors, the need to hurry, and the evaluation risk, and the choices leaders need to make. 

4:00 pm - 4:15 pm

Transition Break

4:15 pm - 5:15 pm

Closing Joint Keynote

6:30 pm - 9:30 pm

Technology Leaders Connect Reception

8:00 am - 9:00 am

Networking Breakfast

9:00 am - 10:30 am

Joint Welcome and Keynote

10:30 am - 10:45 am

Transition Break

10:45 am - 11:45 am

Visibility

In an era where executive visibility is essential for influence and impact, CIOs are increasingly turning to platforms like LinkedIn and podcasts to share insights, build thought leadership, and shape industry narratives. This fireside chat explores how strategic visibility not only elevates personal brand but also strengthens organizational credibility. Additionally, networking through philanthropy is emerging as a powerful avenue for CIOs to forge meaningful connections while aligning with purpose-driven initiatives. Together, these approaches position technology leaders at the intersection of innovation, influence, and impact.

11:45 am - 12:00 pm

Transition Break

12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

Networking Roundtable Lunch

1:00 pm - 1:15 pm

Transition Break

1:15 pm - 2:15 pm

Joint TechServe and SIM Panel Discussion

2:15 pm - 2:30 pm

Transition Break

2:30 pm - 3:45 pm

Board Insights & Influence

Whether you are targeting a board role yourself or simply looking for greater knowledge around board communications and interactions, this panel of public and private board members will offer practical insights on positioning, governance readiness, and leveraging your unique technology perspective at the executive table. The discussion will equip you with the knowledge, confidence, and connections to take the next step toward mastering boardroom influence. 

3:45 pm - 4:45 pm

Joint Closing Keynote

4:45 pm - 6:00 pm

Closing Reception