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HMG Strategy 2020 Chicago CIO Executive Leadership Summit, March 5, 2020, Fairmont Chicago, Millennium Park

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Upcoming HMG Strategy Chicago CIO Executive Leadership Summit: Traits, Talents and Technologies for Driving Successful Business Outcomes in Uncertain Times

Prominent technology executives speaking at the event will include Chris Gates, CTO, Allstate; Kostas Georgakopoulos, CISO, Procter & Gamble; Laszlo Gonc, Co-Founder, Managing Partner, CIO and CISO, Next Era Transformation Group; Daphne Jones, Board Director, Destiny Transformations Group; Susan Malisch, VP and CIO, Loyola University Chicago; and John Phillips, President and CIO, Briggs Healthcare

In today’s fast-paced, ever-shifting global economy, savvy executives realize that it’s not just disruptive competitors that threaten a company’s success. It can also be their own willingness and ability to reinvent existing business models, mindsets and cultures. CIOs can help their businesses tackle such challenges—from both inside and outside the organization—and pave the way to success by uniting emerging technologies with process redesign, forming strong alliances with the C-suite and board of directors, and setting a culture of innovation first.

The trailblazing mentality and fearless leadership skills demanded by these times will drive the discussion at the HMG Strategy 2020 Chicago CIO Executive Leadership Summit, taking place on March 5, 2020, at the Fairmont Chicago, Millennium Park.

To learn more about the HMG Strategy Chicago CIO Executive Leadership Summit and register for the event, click here.

“CIOs today are being bombarded by an influx of information and a flood of new technologies—all at a breakneck pace of change,” said Hunter Muller, President and CEO of HMG Strategy. “As they face down these challenges, IT leaders must demonstrate indefatigable leadership, deep technological understanding, and an unflagging dedication to growth and innovation.”

The HMG Strategy Chicago CIO Executive Leadership Summit will open with an HMG Lead, Reimagine, Reinvent Tech Talk featuring Snehal Antani, CTO of the U.S. Department of Defense. Other notable sessions will include:

An executive briefing from RingCentral
A panel of IT thought leaders who will examine the potential for advanced technologies such as artificial intelligence, machine learning, data analytics and the Internet of Things to help CIOs and their businesses capitalize on emerging customer and industry trends, drive operational efficiencies and accelerate time to market
A group of security experts who will share proven strategies—including sophisticated threat protection and mitigation approaches—for securing the enterprise amidst escalating global cyber risks, while at the same time promoting agility and innovation
An HMG Lead, Reimagine, Reinvent Tech Talk from Darktrace
A panel of top technology search executives who will offer valuable insights into the strategies that CIOs can employ to strengthen their professional brands, establish themselves as industry thought leaders, and effectively recruit the best and brightest IT and digital talent
An executive briefing from Zoom
A group of sitting board members who will address the fact that while many CIOs are leading the digital transformations of their companies, most still don’t have a seat at the boardroom table—and will offer ways to change this dynamic
A panel of frontrunning CIOs and technology executives who will share their insights into the skills, traits, talents and mindsets that successful leaders must employ to cultivate a culture of innovation and carry out world-class strategies in the face of unprecedented disruption and change
Presenting Partners at the HMG Strategy Chicago CIO Executive Leadership Summit will be Darktrace, RingCentral and Zoom. Gold Partners will include Appian, Apptio and Info-Tech Research Group. The Breakfast Partner will be YASH Technologies and the Preferred Research Partner will be Info-Tech Research Group. Strategic Partners will include Egon Zehnder, Heidrick & Struggles, Korn Ferry and Spencer Stuart. Alliance Partners will be Amplify Partners, Glynn Capital, Greylock Partners, Lightspeed Venture Partners and Sequoia. The Association Partner will be SIM Chicago.

To visit the HMG Strategy 2020 Chicago CIO Executive Leadership Summit website and register for the event, click here https://hmgstrategy.com/about-us/overview

Source: HMG Strategy

MWC Shanghai 2020, 30 June – 2 July 2020, Shanghai New International Expo Centre (SNIEC)

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“We are excited to be returning to China next year, one of the world’s pioneering 5G markets, for another packed MWC Shanghai,” said John Hoffman, CEO, GSMA Ltd. “This year the theme of the event is ‘Limitless Intelligent Connectivity’. We will explore how 5G, Artificial Intelligence, Internet of Things and Big Data are critical to every industry to enable them to unlock the full power and potential of connectivity – so that people, industry and society thrive in the new 5G era.”

The GSMA today announced the first details of MWC Shanghai 2020, including participating companies, as well as a wide range of programmes and activities taking place at the annual mobile industry event. MWC Shanghai 2020 will be held from Tuesday to Thursday, 30 June to 2 July 2020 at the Shanghai New International Expo Centre (SNIEC), with events also at the Kerry Hotel Pudong and Jumeirah Himalayas Hotel. The GSMA expects more than 75,000 professionals from across the mobile ecosystem and vertical industry sectors will attend the event.

5G IN Exhibition Hall Powered by 4YFN

Newly introduced for 2020, the 5G IN (Innovation and Investment) Exhibition Hall is part of the 5G Innovation and Investment Group initiative, launched in China by the GSMA in September 2019. Building on the success of 4 Years From Now (4YFN), 5G IN provides a unique international business platform that unites the most talented and advanced tech start-ups with key investors that are focused in the emerging technologies of 5G, artificial intelligence (AI), Internet of Things (IoT), among others. The Hall will include a mix of activities including summits, pitching platforms and investor tours that provide the best 5G opportunities for the start-up community. Twelve companies have joined the 5G IN Group as founding members including China Broadband Capital, China Mobile Capital, China Mobile Fund Management, CSDN, China Telecom Investment, China Unicom Capital Investment, Deloitte China, Huawei, Mount Morning Capital, Orient Securities Capital Investment, Shenzhen Valley Ventures and ZTE.

Prominent Companies Showcase Latest Innovations

Covering eight halls at the SNIEC, MWC Shanghai will feature the leading products, services and technologies that are shaping the digital future across both the mobile ecosystem as well as adjacent industry sectors such as automotive, manufacturing and retail. Returning companies including Anritsu, AsiaInfo, BICS, CITIC Telecom, China Information Communication Technologies (CICT), China Transport Telecommunication Information Group (CTTIC), Comba Telecom, Ericsson, Giesecke+Devrient, Huawei, New H3C Technologies, Nokia Shanghai Bell, OPPO, Qualcomm, Samsung LSI, Sony, TUV Rhineland, VIAVI, vivo, Whale Cloud and ZTE, among others. Key exhibition features include the Super Hall, where the industry’s most significant players will gather, and dedicated areas such as Future Mobility Zone, Internet of Things Zone, and many more.

Conference Programme to Explore Trending Topics in Mobile

The Conference Programme at MWC Shanghai builds on major themes surrounding Artificial Intelligence (AI), Connectivity including, The 5G Era, Customer Engagement, Industry X, Our Planet and Privacy and Security. The Call for Speakers for MWC Shanghai is now open, and prospective speakers can submit proposals until Thursday, 30 January 2020. For more information on the Conference Programme, including details on submitting speaker proposals, visit www.mwcshanghai.com/conference-programmes/become-a-speaker/.

In addition to the keynotes, forums and seminars, the Future Mobility Stage and Leaders Stage are unique parts of the Conference Programme at MWC Shanghai. The Future Mobility Stage will examine the disruptive catalysts of change in the future mobility ecosystem and explore how OEMs and new entrants alike should position themselves in the market to take advantage of new growth opportunities. The Leaders Stage highlights wide-ranging trends that are shaping the mobile future and impacting everyday lives, including Blockchain, customer engagement, drones and aviation, greentech and retail, among others in a lively atmosphere through demonstrations, interviews, fast pitches and more.

Digital Leaders and Women4Tech Programmes Return

Debuted in 2019, the Digital Leaders Programme will continue to convene influential global leaders across the broader mobile ecosystem and vertical industries, where they can discuss how to make a positive impact on the digital future. There will be a series of CEO activities including closed-door roundtables, presentations and networking.

Back for its third year, with a renewed and expanded focus, Women4Tech Shanghai will showcase the trailblazing individuals and organisations from across the Asia Pacific region who are advocating for diversity and inclusion to be a business imperative. Women4Tech Shanghai will provide opportunities for under-represented women and a series of inspiring case studies regarding equality in the workplace and authentic leadership.

MWC Shanghai: Largest Carbon Neutral Exhibition and Conference in Asia

MWC Shanghai has been officially certified by AENOR International as carbon neutral under the international PAS 2060 standard, reinforcing its position as the largest carbon neutral exhibition and conference in Asia. The GSMA implemented a range of measures to reduce emissions for MWC19 Shanghai, resulting in a greenhouse gas reduction of more than 90 tonnes of carbon dioxide equivalent. To compensate for the remaining carbon footprint, the GSMA is supporting the United Nations-certified projects, including an N2O decomposition project in Liaoyang, a Hydropower project in Aketao, China and a Hydro-electric project in Cambodia. In 2020, the GSMA will continue to focus on reducing environmental impact, as well as encouraging our participants to be environmentally conscious. For more information, visit www.mwcshanghai.com/about-the-gsma/environmental-programme/.

Get Involved at MWC Shanghai 2020

For more information on MWC Shanghai 2020, including how to attend, exhibit, partner or sponsor, visit www.mwcshanghai.com. Follow developments and updates on MWC Shanghai 2020 through our social media channels – follow us on Twitter at @GSMA and use #MWC20, get regular updates through our LinkedIn Showcase Page at www.linkedin.com/showcase/mwcshanghai/, and follow us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/mwcshanghai. In China, you can follow us on Sina Weibo http://weibo.com/mwcshanghai or search “GSMA_MWCS” in WeChat.

Source: GSMA

#STEM: The 5th USA #Science & #Engineering Festival Expo, April 7-8 2018, Walter E. Washington Convention Center, Washington D.C.

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USA Science & Engineering Festival Expo at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center, Washington D.C. April 7-8, 2018Find out where STEM Can Take You at the 5th USA Science & Engineering Festival Expo, presented by Lockheed Martin. Explore over 3,000 hands-on activities showcasing how STEM Can Take You into the deep blue, into cyberspace, into the human body, into nature, into outer space and beyond! Designed to inspire the next generation of inventors, creators and innovators, the Festival is a free, family-friendly expo that allows kids and adults to participate in thousands of exhibits, experiments, and live performances by science celebrities, explorers, astronauts, physicists, inventors, and experts in fields like oceanography, climatology, robotics, medical research, neuroscience, space exploration, artificial intelligence, and more. The Festival will kick off on April 5 with the X-STEM Extreme STEM Symposium—presented by PwC and NCR—a “TED-style” event, geared towards middle and high school students, featuring interactive presentations and workshops by STEM visionaries.

What is the universe made of? Why did dinosaurs go extinct? What do magic tricks and hip-hop have to with math? What will be the next medical breakthrough? What do fossils and rocks tell us about the Earth’s secrets? What does baseball have to do with physics? Find out at the 4th USA Science & Engineering Festival Expo! Explore 3,000 hands-on exhibits from the World’s leading professional scientific and engineering societies, universities, government agencies, high-tech corporations and STEM outreach and community organizations.

The two-day Expo is perfect for teens, children and their families, and anyone with a curious mind who is looking for a weekend of fun and discovery. More than 350K+ attendees will celebrate science at the Expo, and engage in activities with some of the biggest names in STEM, hear stories of inspiration and courage, and rock out to science during our incredible stage show performances.