In this Issue:
  • Digital Learning Series - Update #4 on October 7
  • Digital Transformation" - Episode #5 on October 14
  • Survey #2 - Help us plan 2021!
The countdown is on to the final webinars in the inaugural 2020 Digital Learning Series. It has been a great first time around the block for us at the MIT Sloan CIO Symposium.

Join us on October 7 for the final "Update" webinar on the progress and plans for the DLS. Then, one week later, it’s our final full DLS webinar featuring three segments covering Digital Transformation. Below you will find links to get more detailed information and to register. Also a link to our planning survey as we look ahead to 2021.
NEXT WEBINAR:

MIT Sloan CIO Digital Learning Series - Update #4

Wednesday, October 7 from 10:30 am - 12:30 pm EDT

The popularity of our "Update" webinar has become a popular monthly event for Digital Learning Series. Join Christopher Reichert, SM'04, Treasurer, MIT Sloan Boston Alumni Association, and me, as we discuss the September "The Post-Pandemic Enterprise" episode and preview what's coming as we prepare for our final webinar in October. We will also discuss attendee feedback and answer your questions.
LOOKING AHEAD - THE LAST EPISODE:

"Digital Transformation" - Episode #5

Wednesday, October 14 from 10:30 am - 12:30 pm EDT
Our final DLS webinar for the Fall session will be divided into three segments focusing on "Digital Transformation"

Panel #1: Digital Transformation on the Fast Track
Mike Grandinetti, a faculty member at University Cal Berkeley and an advisor at Sutardja Ctr for Technology & Innovation, will moderate a panel discussion on how the coronavirus pandemic has transformed our daily lives. He will be joined by Stephen Franchetti, VP, IT & Business Technology at Slack, Zachary Smith, Managing Director at Packet, an Equinix Company, and Zeeshan Tariq, VP/CIO at Zimmer Biomet.
 
Panel #2: Building Digital Ready Culture in Traditional Organizations
MIT Sloan’s own Dr. George Westerman will moderate a panel on how traditional companies can replicate the steps taken by digital-born companies such as Amazon, Google, and Uber, to build a more digital-ready culture. Dr. Westerman will be joined by the 2020 CIO Leadership Award winner, Shamim Mohammad, Sr Vice President, Chief Information and Technology Officer at Carmax, and Cynthia Stoddard, Senior Vice President & Chief Information Officer, Adobe.
 
Fireside Chat: Leadership in Times of Crisis
Allan will have a one-on-one discussion with Guy Snodgrass, SM '00, CEO at Defense Analytics, on ways that leaders can identify opportunities to impact their community positively.
HELP US PLAN 2021!
Looking ahead to 2021, we don't yet know what will be possible, but do know that we are committed to delivering meaningful content and discussions targeted at the CIO community.

This survey (#2) has three questions and will take less than 2 minutes to complete. It is focused on enhancement features and live networking activities. We value your opinions, and look forward to producing a world-class Symposium or Digital Learning Series. 

Thank you for filling out this survey
PARTNER INFORMATION
Webinar from UpperEdge

"Ask the Experts - Workday Licensing"
Tuesday, September 22, 2020 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
This webinar covers the most common licensing and commercial terms, including the different ways Workday uses pricing and payment schedules, and the implications for customers. Negotiating with Workday has become more challenging as Workday subscription licensing has become more complex. Workday customers, or those evaluating Workday, can submit a question before or during the webinar, or just come to hear what others are asking.
Best regards,

Allan R. Tate
Executive Chair, MIT Sloan CIO Symposium
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MIT Center for Information Systems Research

MIT Sloan Boston Alumni Association

MIT Initiative on the Digital Economy