CDO Magazine Post-Summit Dinner in Milwaukee Sparks Collaborative Conversations

Following the successful CDO Magazine Data & Security Summit Wisconsin, an intimate group of speakers enjoyed a networking dinner to deepen industry connections in Milwaukee on May 9. Gathering top minds in data, analytics, security, and technology, the event made way for insightful conversations and community building.

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For Prasannal Nithyanandam, Volkswagen Financial Services Head, Data and Advanced Analytics, the post-summit  dinner was an “excellent way” to connect with other practitioners. 

Nithyanandam thanks CDO Magazine especially for “personalizing the event” and helping build meaningful connections. “There were great conversations on how to embrace change and especially how to harness the huge potential of AI/ML. Also, it was great to validate how some industries react to change management.” She adds, “It was great to make awesome connections and share experiences that could lead to future collaborations. I can't wait to see where these conversations take us!”

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Sharing his take on the event, Steve Wanamaker, CDO Magazine Founder & Publisher, says: “Our Executive Boardroom Dinner with leaders from the Milwaukee community was very exciting. HPE and Nvidia shared ideas on generative AI, and it was a robust conversation throughout the evening. This deep collaboration and spirit of community will without question serve as a catalyst for economic and social development in this region.”

HPE Worldwide Managing Director for AI/ML Software Sales Dale Brown, sums up the event, saying: “It was fantastic because the attendees were open and collaborative. They really cared about transforming their businesses, and their level of questions were really empowering for not just themselves but for the group. The event delivered in every way.

Special thanks goes to HPE and NVIDIA for their partnership in making the event a success.

*Prasannal Nithyanandam is a CDO Magazine Global Editorial Board member.

Executives attending the CDO Magazine Wisconsin Post-Summit Executive Boardroom Dinner included:

Mark Blau, Delta Defense Director, Technology; Tammie Brings, i.c.stars Sr. Manager, Event & Sponsorships; Talal Butt, Generac Power Systems EVP & Chief Information Officer; Mark Collins, i.c.stars Talent Placement Manager; Michael Grimes, Northwestern Mutual VP, Data Governance & Operations; Andy Knauf, Mead & Hunt Chief Information Officer; Prasannal Nithyanandam, Volkswagen Financial Services Head, Data & Advanced Analytics; Angie Phillips, Northwestern Mutual Assistant Director, Data Management Technology; Chris Szafranski, American Family Insurance Privacy Director; Jason Tyree, American Family Insurance Distinguished Engineer, Enterprise Digital Risk; Dale Brown, HPE Worldwide Managing Director, AI / ML Software Sales; Matt Hitt, NVIDIA OEM Sales Manager; Andrew Taylor, HPE NVIDIA Alliance Manager; Sandra Valenti, HPE Sr. Director & General Manager, Retail & Insurance Industry Sales; Mark Bennett, NVIDIA Senior Data Scientist, AI - Financial Services; Clyde Gillard, HPE North American AI GTM Leader; Steve Wanamaker, CDO Magazine Founder & Publisher; Franklin Kessler, CDO Magazine SVP, Program Management; Steve Bangsund, CDO Magazine Sr. Director, Programs; Avery Wright, CDO Magazine Global Community Director; Camille Prado, CDO Magazine Global Editor.