FutureIT Dallas 2025: Event Agenda
All times listed on the agenda are Central Daylight Time. This event is a one-day, in-person, live event, we look forward to seeing you soon!
Wednesday, June 25
Setting the stage for the program, we unpack the theme for the day focused on strategic insights and tech trends shaping the IT roadmap.
The journey to exponential growth requires minding the gaps between your new journey and the incremental “defaults” of your organization. First, we’ll explore what ‘exponential’ really means in practice. How do we create room for exponential innovation while still making progress on incremental innovation? How do we create room for exponential innovation while still making progress on incremental innovation? Learn how to transform communications around four key gaps—in vision, expectations, accountability and resources—to ensure your exponential projects aren’t blocked by incremental thinking.
This is the defining leadership moment for today’s CIOs. Those who embrace AI as an enterprise-wide strategic enabler, rather than just an IT initiative, will cement their role as transformational leaders. They will not just secure their seat at the table but set the agenda for how the company competes and thrives in the next era of business. The question is no longer “Will AI disrupt my industry?” but “How will I lead my company through it?” The CIOs who answer this call will not only elevate their own influence—they will redefine the future of business itself.
Build professional connections during this stress-free networking time. Keynote speaker MJ Petroni will join you during this time to network and answer questions.
Enterprises struggle to leverage their exponentially growing data, with over 80% remaining “dark” and untapped due to the sheer volume, processing costs, lack of insights on what’s of value, and data trust issues. “Data debt” is the number one barrier to scaling generative AI initiatives. Iron Mountain sees the potential to meet this unmet market need with an integrated approach to data lifecycle management and transformation. They are already seeing meaningful impact across industries. Join Iron Mountain and AWS during this keynote session where they explore the key data challenges enterprises face, successful approaches for data lifecycle management and concrete examples across industries where clients have successfully transformed their data from potential to power.
Join us for an engaging and thought-provoking fireside chat where we delve into the future of technology and its transformative impact on businesses. Don’t miss this exclusive opportunity to hear from industry leaders and gain fresh perspectives on what’s next for the world of IT.
Pull up a chair and enjoy lunch with your new contacts! Plus meet our sponsors and learn how their solutions can help you overcome your latest challenges.
Whether harnessing AI, reimagining customer experiences, or shifting toward a digital ecosystem where outcome-based solutions replace standalone products, one truth remains: all roads lead to data. Yet, many organizations take a fragmented or incomplete approach to data strategy, neglecting one or more of its critical layers—business value, application of data, and data management—ultimately stifling the velocity of their data-driven ambitions. In this panel, we’ll explore how a holistic and well-executed data strategy can accelerate business outcomes. Our discussion will uncover the key principles and practical steps that digital and technology leaders must take to transform data into a strategic asset that drives innovation, agility, and competitive advantage.
Join a discussion topic that best meets your needs. Facilitated by our partner subject matter experts, take a deep-dive into ideas, common questions, and proven solutions in an interactive, peer-sharing environment.
Transforming Unstructured Data into Strategic Business Insight, hosted by Iron Mountain
Enjoy some snacks in our exhibit area. Visit our sponsors to learn how their solutions can help you overcome your latest challenges.
Join us for an engaging and thought-provoking fireside chat where we delve into the future of technology and its transformative impact on businesses. Don’t miss this exclusive opportunity to hear from industry leaders and gain fresh perspectives on what’s next for the world of IT.
In today’s rapidly evolving technological landscape, staying ahead requires more than just innovation—it demands a future-focused strategy. This sponsored session explores cutting-edge tools, frameworks, and approaches that empower organizations to seamlessly integrate emerging technologies, enhance operational efficiency, and drive sustainable growth. Join industry leaders and technology experts as they share success stories, key trends, and practical solutions to help your enterprise thrive in the digital era.
As businesses operationalize intelligent experiences, they must return to foundational principles — enhancing employee skills, ensuring data integrity, and establishing robust AI governance. Only then can they escape out of the proof-of-concept purgatory and scale innovations that deliver reimagined, autonomous experiences. Ushering in a new era of intelligent, empathetic experiences will require organizations to blend human insight with AI capabilities. This presentation provides predictions, the expected IT and business impact of each prediction, and guidance to help you make the right decisions for your organization.
Wrap up the day with refreshments while making some final connections to complete your event experience.