CIOs navigate everyday challenges related to grid modernization, cybersecurity and data integrity. In addition to the natural leadership pressures of any executive position, CIOs also lead the charge for building visionary plans to embrace emerging technology, oversee policy development and direct the implementation of systems and processes for the control and exchange of information. As such, CIOs increasingly seek novel approaches to enhance efficiency, responsiveness, innovation and adaptability. This forum provides a unique opportunity for utility CIOs to come together in an exclusive peer environment to address these challenges.
General Details
- Program Chair(s)
- Michelle Evans, Director, Information Systems, FortisBC
- Program Location
- Virtual Event
- No travel required. All agenda times are in Pacific time. Instructions to access the virtual event will be provided to the attendee before the program.
- Who Should Attend
Participation in the Chief Information Officer executive forum is restricted to senior leaders responsible for management of their utility's technology and information systems. In most instances, the appropriate attendee serves as the Chief Information Officer or holds an equal position within their utility. The small size of this program provides a unique environment for collaborative thinking, open discourse and building long-term relationships.
- Registration Options
Member: $199 USD
Registration includes virtual access to all agenda items and digital program materials.
- General Cancellation Policy
- Due to contractual obligations, cancellations received 15 business days prior to the program will receive a full refund. Cancellations received 6 to 14 business days prior to the event will receive a refund, less a $100 administrative fee. No shows and last minute cancellations, 5 business days prior to the event or less, will be responsible for the full registration fee. Substitutions from your organization for the same event are always welcome.
- Participation Policy
- Western Energy Institute programs and events are open to energy companies (including gas production and electric generation, gas and electric transmission and gas and electric distribution utilities). Select programs and events are open to energy industry product and service suppliers. Programs and events are closed to all media representatives and to the general public. Recording is not permitted for any portion of the event.
- For more information contact Marco Henkel, Program Manager at (971) 393-3250.
Agenda
All session times are listed in Pacific time.
Thursday, September 28, 2023
8:00 AM - 8:30 AM
Virtual Help Desk + Technology Check
The room will open early with optional time for participants to get familiar with the virtual platform, test their audio and webcam, or ask questions about the agenda before we begin.
8:30 AM - 9:15 AM
Welcome + Introductions
The Program Chair will welcome the group and kickoff roundtable introductions. Come prepared to share a recent success story and the biggest challenges you and your team are facing right now.
9:15 AM - 9:30 AM
Break
9:30 AM - 10:45 AM
What is Robotic Process Automation?
Creation of Digital Workers that emulate people by executing manual repetitive tasks and freeing up actual humans to focus on innovative, high value, complex work
10:45 AM - 11:00 AM
Break
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Cloud Journey
Focused Roundtable Discussion
12:00 PM - 12:15 PM
Break
12:15 PM - 12:55 PM
Open Roundtable Discussion
We'll close out the day with an open roundtable discussion on top-of-mind issues. Topics will be guided based on the current challenges shared during introductions and refined by live polling.
12:55 PM - 1:00 PM
Wrap Up + Future Planning
Share your thoughts on the forum as we set our sights on the Spring 2024 meeting.