Los Angeles | 2016

Gain a new edge and fresh perspectives from your peers

Join Author & Forbes 'Technovation' columnist Peter High and Mike Benson, CIO of DIRECTV at their El Segundo, California headquarters for this exclusive opportunity to connect with regional peers and rising star IT Leaders. Executives will gather to discuss trending topics, challenges and best practices in balancing innovation and security at your organization.

Peter High is the President of Metis Strategy and author of multiple books, including "Implementing World Class IT Strategy." He also moderates Forum on World Class IT podcast; and is the author of Forbes' Technovation column.

Parking will be validated. All attendees will also receive a signed copy of Peter's book. RSVP today!


Details

Date:
Wednesday, April 13, 2016

Agenda:
11:30 AM: Arrivals & Check-In
12:00 PM: Welcome & Introductions
12:15 PM: Lunch & Presentation by Peter High (Forbes Contributor)
01:15 PM: Host Presentation by Mike Benson (DIRECTV)
02:00 PM: Roundtable Discussion: 'Every Company is a Software Company' (Carly Johnson, Sony Pictures Entertainment)
03:00 PM: Roundtable Discussion: 'Today's Cyber Security' (Nick Reva, SpaceX)
04:30 PM: Departures for Cocktail Reception at StrandHouse in Manhattan Beach (Optional)

Venue:
DIRECTV Conference Room 130
2260 E. Imperial Hwy
El Segundo, CA 90245


Featured Speakers

Peter High

Peter is the president of Metis Strategy. He has also been published in the Wall Street Journal, CIO Magazine, CIO Insight, Information Week and is the author of Implementing World Class IT Strategy: How IT Can Drive Organizational Innovation (Wiley Press, September 2014) and of World Class IT: Why Businesses Succeed When IT Triumphs (Wiley Press, December 2009).


Mike Benson

Mike is the executive vice president and Chief Information Officer for DIRECTV, Inc. He is responsible for creating and maintaining information technology solutions for DIRECTV's business operations nationwide and oversees reporting, analysis and infrastructure requirements, customer billing and payment systems, as well as customer care systems and financial, marketing, sales and decision support.