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AI pilots are easy. Proving business impact is not.
This session breaks down how to build a real AI business case and what happens after pilots stall.
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In an era of nonstop change, technical execution is table stakes.
Chris Caruso outlines the 3 ways technology leaders create impact that actually lasts. See what today’s CIOs need to rethink now:

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Enterprise change is accelerating, and the CIO is at the center. Pete Johnson argues the job now demands end-to-end transformational leadership.
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Sonia Boije and Asif Gill say most AI strategies overlook the biggest threat. It is not data or models. It is trust in how work gets done.
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The era of stable storage costs is ending. Ken Claffey warns leaders can no longer rely on traditional forecasting models.
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Varun Raj highlights a growing misstep: AI is not just another cloud workload. Leaders who treat it that way are hitting cost and performance walls.

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As transformation pressure rises, many CIOs turn outward for answers.
Sandeep Kashyap explains why overreliance on consultants can limit innovation and ownership.

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Boards are asking about AI risk, but not always in the right way.
Lexi Reese outlines why better metrics are critical for real oversight.
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The AI water controversy may be overstated, but enterprise impact is not.
Chitra Sundaram outlines why CIOs must rethink sustainability beyond headlines.

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The world is volatile. Tech is accelerating. Leadership failure is the real risk.
Rebecca Fox argues resilience now hinges on culture, not just systems.
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The next AI risk is not adoption. It is degradation.
Richard Ewing outlines how model collapse could erode data quality and business value. Read why this matters now for enterprise leaders. spr.ly/63322B6oP92

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The AI era is redefining what it means to build a career.
John Wei outlines how Gen Z can adapt, develop critical skills, and stand out. Read the full perspective. spr.ly/63328B6oPrC

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CIO100 Leadership Live in Los Angeles featuring Keith Golden, CIO of RGP, and James Rinaldi, Executive Director at Innovate@UCLA, discussing the real costs of transformation on April 16, 2026.

At CIO 100 Leadership Live Los Angeles, we’re getting real about what fails, what almost gets cut, and what actually ships.

April 16 | Los Angeles
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Security leaders are redefining what an effective cyber strategy looks like.
The CSO Awards at CSO Conference USA in Nashville, May 11-13, spotlight what works. Register now: spr.ly/63324B65iMs

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Enterprise automation is shifting from rules to intent.
Philip Lakin demonstrates how AI prompts can generate and run workflows at scale. Watch what this means for IT leaders. spr.ly/63328B6o33j

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AI agents are hitting real limits in enterprise environments.
Dave Wright explains why and what CIOs must rethink now. Read where agents break down and what comes next. spr.ly/63320B6W0YY

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AI use cases often fail because they start with tech, not work.
Stéphan Donzé argues the best place to begin is with the tasks employees avoid and why that unlocks real value. Read more: spr.ly/63329B6g7PN

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AI spending is rising, but results are uneven.
Andrew Boyagi explains why many enterprises still struggle to convert investment into measurable performance and what needs to change now. Read more: spr.ly/63322B6gfWA

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AI is forcing a rethink of infrastructure strategy.
Rajjie Sarmey breaks down what CIOs need to know. Get the insight: spr.ly/63321B6eCxV

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Leadership readiness is becoming the bottleneck in transformation.
Angel Radcliffe breaks down the shift. Get the insight: spr.ly/63322B6e4Mq

Why this is now a strategic priority for CIOs.
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Reliability is no longer just an ops concern. Stephen M. Dick breaks down what happens when boards start paying attention and why it reshapes IT strategy. Dive in: spr.ly/63323B6dXlX

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Enterprises are deploying AI but lack transparency into how it works and what it impacts. Bryan Wise outlines why closing this gap is now a CIO mandate. Learn more: spr.ly/63327B6bxkt

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The next phase of AI is autonomy but most enterprises are not ready. Dave Rennyson breaks down the governance, data, and orchestration gaps leaders must solve now. Learn more: spr.ly/63322B6ba8A

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The AGI debate is stuck on the wrong question. Pete Johnson explains why history shows uneven disruption and what that means for enterprise leaders. See where risk is actually building: spr.ly/63328B6wYmm

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IT leaders are navigating overlapping waves of change, from AI to platform shifts. Kiran Minnasandram breaks down six innovation curves redefining strategy today. Explore what CIOs need to prioritize: spr.ly/63325B6XxNS

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AI spending is rising, but returns are lagging. Toni Harrison-Hogan breaks down the disconnect and the leadership moves CIOs need to prioritize now. Read the analysis: spr.ly/63329B6Xaqv

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The bar for enterprise security is rising fast. At the CSO Awards during CSO Conference USA in Nashville on May 11-13, top teams show what execution looks like.
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Floyd DCosta warns that AI without sovereignty puts enterprises at risk of dependency and loss of control.
Who owns your intelligence stack matters now. Read more: spr.ly/63326B6nl3E

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