Central IT & Security Leaders Forum
Build Your AI Strategy Roadmap
Presented by:
John Sapp, VP, Information Security & CISO, Texas Mutual Insurance
AI is transforming the way organizations innovate, compete, and deliver value to internal and external stakeholders. However, without strategy and governance paving the way for execution, the risks can be highly impactful to an organization.
In this session, you’ll learn how to responsibly accelerate AI adoption without sacrificing security, compliance, or trust while also effectively managing risk. We’ll dive into real-world risks like adversarial manipulation, model theft, and data misuse, and show how forward-thinking leaders are putting responsible AI frameworks into action.
Walk away with practical strategies to help your organization balance innovation with protection, so you can move fast and stay secure.
Resilience Is the New ROI
Presented by:
Rob Zelinka, Former CIO, Jack Henry & Associates
For CIOs, CTOs, and CISOs
In today’s high-stakes digital landscape, resilience isn’t just a buzzword, it’s the new bottom line. In this keynote, Rob Zelinka, former CIO and strategic advisor, challenges technology leaders to rethink ROI through the lens of resilience: the ability to adapt, recover, and lead with clarity in the face of disruption.
Rob speaks directly to CIOs, CTOs, and CISOs navigating the convergence of innovation, cybersecurity, and cultural transformation. He explores how resilience is no longer a reactive trait, it’s a strategic imperative that must be embedded into architecture, operations, and leadership DNA.
Through compelling narratives and practical frameworks, Rob reveals how resilient tech leaders:
• Align human capital with enterprise resilience and innovation
• Build trust through secure, transparent systems and communication
• Operationalize adaptability without sacrificing rigor or reliability
• Lead with empathy, clarity, and conviction in moments of uncertainty
This keynote reframes resilience as a measurable, strategic asset—one that drives sustainable ROI not just in dollars, but in trust, agility, and long-term relevance. It’s a call to arms for technology leaders to become architects of resilience in their organizations.
Navigating SAP Security, Compliance & Audit Readiness in a Digital Era
Presented by:
Surya Chavali, Global Director – SAP and Core Digital Services, Kimberly-Clark
In today’s rapidly evolving digital landscape, SAP environments are increasingly targeted by cyber threats and scrutinized by regulatory bodies. This session will explore how organizations can proactively strengthen their SAP security posture, ensure continuous compliance, and confidently navigate audits.
This presentation covered:
- SAP Security Fundamentals: Key principles for securing SAP landscapes, including identity and access management, role design, and segregation of duties.
- Compliance Frameworks: Mapping SAP controls to global standards such as SOX, GDPR, and industry-specific regulations.
- Audit Survival Strategies: Practical insights on preparing for internal and external audits, common pitfalls, and how to respond to findings.
- Tooling & Automation: Overview of leading tools and platforms that support SAP security monitoring, compliance reporting, and audit readiness—such as GRC, SIEM integrations, and AI-driven analytics.
- Case Studies & Lessons Learned: Real-world examples of successful audit outcomes and security transformations.
Attendees will leave with actionable strategies to enhance their SAP security and compliance programs, reduce audit risk, and leverage tools to drive efficiency and resilience.”
