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.
Navigate the future with data-driven insights. Explore emerging tech that’s reshaping industries.
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.
Peer Roundtable: Implementing AI Agents for Success and Security in the Enterprise, hosted by NICE
Collaborative Discussion: Bringing Together AI, Data, and Applications to Drive Transformation and Move Forward with Clarity, hosted by SAP
Safeguarding Digital Infrastructure Against Increasingly Sophisticated Cyber Threats, hosted by A10 Networks
Enjoy some snacks in our exhibit area. Visit our sponsors to learn how their solutions can help you overcome your latest challenges.
In private-equity-owned portfolio companies, CIOs may work at an operational tempo exceeding that of almost any other corporate theater. In this fireside chat, we’ll explore the unique challenges and high-impact opportunities that come with leading technology in a PE-backed environment. Join us for a conversation with a seasoned executive with four successful PE leadership roles to hear insights on driving value creation under tight timelines and constrained budgets. We’ll discuss how technology plays a critical role in accelerating returns, what it takes to align with PE stakeholders, and how to succeed in a results-driven culture. Whether you’re already in a PE-backed firm or considering the leap, this conversation will offer candid lessons and practical advice for thriving as a tech leader in this demanding, high-reward space.
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.