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Exploding data, blind spots across teams, and the rising cost of managing complexity make it harder than ever to stay ahead. And now, with agentic AI accelerating both innovation and risk, organizations need a new level of resilience to keep pace.
Most teams have invested in AI tools, but few have the foundation — or the alignment — to turn AI into meaningful enterprise impact. Leaders need a unified strategy that connects people, processes, and technology, powered by the one resource AI cannot operate without: machine data.
Join a select group of technology leaders in New York City as we explore how to build an AI Center of Excellence that strengthens resilience across Security, ITOps, and Engineering.
You’ll hear real-world insights from industry peers and thought leaders who are redefining what’s possible in the AI era. Together, we’ll unpack how Splunk and Cisco uniquely give organizations the visibility, security, and control to detect faster, decide smarter, and act with confidence — across your entire AI stack.
Together, we’ll dive into the most urgent challenges leaders are facing today, including:
Customer fireside chat
Survival in the AI era isn’t just about adopting the right platform and foundation; it’s about transforming how your organization operates as well. Join us to hear from leaders who are redefining what’s possible with AI and learn what it takes to stay relevant and resilient in this new era.
Our Speakers
Randall Sloan, CIO, BMO
Peter Sprenger, Field CTO, Splunk
Roundtable Discussion #1:
Everyone is talking about building an AI center of excellence – but only a few have the right foundation to make it work. Join your peers to explore proven frameworks for aligning people, processes and technology so your AI initiatives drive measurable impact across security, IT and the business—without losing control of costs
Roundtable Discussion #2: (Option 1)
Join us for a focused discussion on how great leaders (like you!) can leverage AI to stay ahead of emerging fraud threats and rising compliance demands—and how Splunk gives you visibility across security, IT and data to help your teams surface unusual behavior earlier, correlate signals with full context and uncover compliance gaps before they become costly issues.
Roundtable Discussion #2: (Option 2)
Hear directly from senior leaders who’ve made the leap to the C-suite—what it took, what they wish they knew, and how they continue to grow. Gain an insider’s view of how executive leaders are identified, what C-suites truly value, and the qualities that can get you a seat at the executive table

CIO
Bank of Montreal
Randall Sloan (Randy) is a strategically driven technology business leader with a proven track record notable success in initiating and driving complex major technology change and business solutions with a focus on risk reduction and cost efficiency while creating impactful competitive advantages. He has a distinguished record of achievement in process transformation in cyber security, privacy, controls and continuity management which significantly improve compliance and reduce risk. A proven history of excellence in building & establishing global teams from the ground up including frameworks and methodologies they utilize, and their integration into an overall corporate construct and governance. Randy has extensive experience in planning, coordinating and directing major system, process and operational change programs. In depth, detailed experience with briefing regulatory agencies and elected officials on financial products development and IT security concerns. He has led global software development that has been patented by the US Patent Office and recognized by the British Standards Institute.
https://www.linkedin.com/in/randy-sloan-76a12b12/
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Director Risk Management and Data Protection,
Data Protection Officer (DPO)
Splunk Inc.
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Director Risk Management and Data Protection,
Data Protection Officer (DPO)
Splunk Inc.
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Director Risk Management and Data Protection,
Data Protection Officer (DPO)
Splunk Inc.
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Director Risk Management and Data Protection,
Data Protection Officer (DPO)
Splunk Inc.
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Director Risk Management and Data Protection,
Data Protection Officer (DPO)
Splunk Inc.
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Director Risk Management and Data Protection,
Data Protection Officer (DPO)
Splunk Inc.
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