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Thursday, December 10, 2026
Chicago, IL
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Soho House Chicago
113 N Green St, Chicago, IL, United States, 60607
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The Intelligent Enterprise: Scaling AI for Business Transformation | Chicago

Thursday, December 10th | 6:00 PM CT

 

Artificial Intelligence has moved beyond experimentation. Today's technology leaders are being tasked with turning AI into measurable business outcomes while navigating the complexities of data strategy, cybersecurity, cloud modernization, automation, governance, and workforce transformation.

The Intelligent Enterprise explores how leading organizations are building the foundation for enterprise-wide AI adoption and leveraging emerging technologies to drive growth, improve operational efficiency, reduce risk, and create competitive advantage.

Join CIOs, CISOs, CTOs, VPs, Directors, and technology decision-makers for an evening of thought leadership, peer networking, and strategic discussion focused on the technologies and frameworks shaping the next generation of business.

Hear insights from Warren Kudman, Senior Vice President, Strategic Technology Executive at Turner, as he explores Beyond the AI Pilot: Building an Intelligent Enterprise That Delivers Business Value, topics include:

  • Aligning AI with Business Strategy: Leveraging emerging technologies to improve operational efficiency, reduce costs, and deliver measurable business value.
  • Modernizing Enterprise Operations: Connecting technology, processes, and teams to strengthen organizational capabilities and support scalable transformation.
  • Leading Sustainable Transformation: Overcoming organizational complexity, aligning stakeholders, and translating technology investments into long-term competitive advantage.

Who Should Attend:

This event is designed for technology executives and senior technology leaders responsible for enterprise technology strategy, digital transformation, cybersecurity, infrastructure, cloud, data, analytics, and innovation initiatives.

Titles Typically Include:

Chief Information Officer (CIO), Chief Information Security Officer (CISO), Chief Technology Officer (CTO), Chief Digital Officer (CDO), SVP, VP, and Director of Information Technology, VP and Director of Infrastructure & Operations, VP and Director of Cloud & Platform Engineering, VP and Director of Data & Analytics, VP and Director of Cybersecurity, Enterprise Architects, and Technology and Digital Transformation Leaders.

Why Attend:

  1. Learn how your peers are approaching enterprise AI adoption.
  2. Gain practical insights into the technologies enabling intelligent business operations.
  3. Connect with senior technology leaders from large enterprise and mid-market organizations.
  4. Engage directly with technology innovators helping organizations build the intelligent enterprise.
  5. Expand your professional network in a relaxed, executive-level environment.

The organizations that successfully integrate AI, data, security, cloud, and automation into a unified strategy will define the next generation of market leaders.

Register now to learn how technology leaders are building the Intelligent Enterprise.

Speakers
Tim Walter Chief Information Officer at Edward Don & Company Tim Walter is Chief Information Officer at Edward Don & Company, leading technology strategy, operations, and DON.com with a data-driven, customer-focused approach. He is a 2025 CIO 100 Business Innovation Award winner, ChicagoCIO Orbie CIO of the Year, and CDM Media Top 300 Global CISO. Tim has held senior IT leadership roles across retail, manufacturing, and services, and holds an MBA, MS, and bachelor’s degree.
Agenda
6:00 pm
Check-in, Open Bar, Networking

Networking, Hors D'oeuvres & Open Bar

6:30 pm - 6:45 pm
Keynote Session and Q&A

Salads and Apps served family style

Featured Speakers
Tim Walter Chief Information Officer at Edward Don & Company
6:50 pm - 7:00 pm
Elastic

Elastic, the Search AI Company, integrates its expertise in search technology with artificial intelligence to help everyone transform data into answers, actions, and outcomes. Elastic’s Search AI Platform — the foundation for its search, observability, and security solutions — is used by more than 50% of the Fortune 500.

7:00 pm - 7:10 pm
HPE

HPE delivers unique, open and intelligent technology solutions as a service—spanning Cloud Services, Compute, High Performance Computing & AI, Intelligent Edge, Software, and Storage—with a consistent experience across all clouds and edges, helping customers develop new business models, engage in new ways, and increase operational performance.

8:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Networking, Open Bar & Raffles

Win Big with Sponsor Raffle Prizes! Visit each vendor table for a chance to score incredible rewards generously offered by our sponsors.

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