24 APRIL 2025 - ON AN ONLINE DEVICE NEAR YOU
The Enterprise Architecture Show
ABOUT
The challenge for Enterprise Architects is continually evolving - organisations are becoming more reliant on technology to deliver competitive advantage, but how can this be delivered in a way that enables innovation?
switchON will showcase how the future of enterprise architecture depends on the ability to engage across the organisation - from an ivory tower to an empowered community.
Pushing Boundaries
We do not sit on the fence at switchON - speakers are encouraged to address the most difficult questions, by sharing experiences & getting involved in the discussion you can shape the future too
Cutting Edge Content
Our promise to you is top class content, speakers & discussions - all presentations are specially created for switchON, putting you at the forefront of change & to leave you inspired for the future.
Unlocking Value
EA’s can harness the knowledge locked up within the organisation, balancing control with adaptability to drive innovation & change across the business. Join us & get connected at switchON
Building Influence
Are you struggling to gain influence in your organisation? Frustrated that stakeholders won’t buy in? You’re not alone! switchON brings together like minds to provide ideas & tools on how to build your influence
What’s switchON all about??
Who should attend
> CIO's
> Vice President IT
> Head of Enterprise Architecture
> Head of Cloud Architecture
> Head of Data Architecture
> Head of IT/Business Applications
> Head of IT
> Enterprise Architect
> Head of Process Management
> Cloud Architect
> Data Architect
> Business Architect
Speakers 2024
Anu Pakala
Sr Director - Engineering Sol.
Northwestern Mutual
Erik Rynearson
Customer Success Lead
ValueBlue
Jeff Dekelver
Lead Enterprise Architect
American Family Insurance
Pradeep Batchu
Director Enterprise Architecture
CNA Insurance
Ruchi Batra
SVP, Director of Software Eng
U. S. Bank
Brian Chambers
Director of Enterprise Architecture
Chick-Fil-A Corporate
Geeta Pyne
Chief Architect
TIAA
Julianna Javor
Sr Director, Tech - Strat. & Arch.
Advantage Solutions
Raj Vayyavur
Director of Enterprise Architecture
Public Consulting Group
Seth Lippincott
Senior Product Marketing
LeanIX
Dawit Lessanu
Executive Director of EA
Estée Lauder Companies
Greg Robleski
Director Enterprise Architecture
University of California
Kamau Washington
Senior Enterprise Architect
Georgia-Pacific LLC
Rameshwar Balanagu
Chief Enterprise Architect
UNFI
Shubhashree Thekahally
Sr Enterprise Architect
Koniag
Dhivya Dhayakar
Principal Enterprise Architect
Equinix
Herb Pegg
Account Manager
ValueBlue
Neelam Mohanty
Principal Enterprise Architect
Northwestern Mutual
Roger Stoffers
Enterprise Architect
De Volksbank
Srikanth Edula
Chief Enterprise Architect
PointClickCare
More speakers to be confirmed soon
AGENDA
2024
The schedule is based on the Eastern Daylight Time (EDT) (US & Canada) Timezone
Opening Remarks
Philip Bell, Director, Sofa Summits
Strategies for Realizing Composable Organizations - Sustainable Adaptability of Enterprises is a Common but Challenging Goal
Roger Stoffers, Enterprise Architect, De Volksbank
Horizontal & Vertical alignment in Innovation - Merging BMC & Architecture
Herb Pegg, Account Manager & Erik Rynearson, Customer Success Lead, ValueBlue
Leveraging ChatGPT for Efficient Product Delivery: From Specs to Code - The Capabilities & Limits of AI in Streamlining Product Delivery
Pradeep Batchu, Director Enterprise Architecture, CNA Insurance
Why Application Rationalization is Critical to Accelerate Organizational Growth
Seth Lippincott, Senior Product Marketing Manager, LeanIX
Exhibition & One 2 One Networking
- Take a virtual walk through our online exhibition - find some inspiration
- One 2 One Meetings with Sponsors, Exhibitors & Peers
Actionable Enterprise Architecture: Bridging the Gap between Strategy & Execution in an Agile World
Julianna Javor, Senior Director, Technology - Strategy & Architecture, Advantage Solutions
Architecture strategy for Harmonization of Enterprise LLM Applications, AI Co-pilots & Chatbots
Dhivya Dhayakar, Principal Enterprise Architect, Equinix
Governance Beyond the Boardroom: Engaging Stakeholders in Enterprise Architecture Decision-Making
Kamau Washington, Senior Enterprise Architect, Georgia-Pacific LLC
Breaking Free from Legacy Drag: How to Overcome Legacy Challenges in Today's Tech Ecosystem
Jeff Dekelver, Lead Enterprise Architect, American Family Insurance
Exhibition & One 2 One Networking
- Take a virtual walk through our online exhibition - find some inspiration
- One 2 One Meetings with Sponsors, Exhibitors & Peers
EA for the Modern, Digital Business - Connecting the Dots to Enable Transformation & Change
Raj Vayyavur, Director of Enterprise Architecture, Public Consulting Group
ESG-Driven Transformation: Leveraging Enterprise Architecture for Social Responsibility
Rameshwar Balanagu, Chief Enterprise Architect, UNFI
Enterprise Architecture for Business Transformation - Enabling Personnel, Process & Technology Changes
Srikanth Edula, Chief Enterprise Architect, PointClickCare
Building Influence - Creating EA Collaboration within a University Setting - Engagement, Dialogue & Joint Decision Making
Greg Robleski, Director Enterprise Architecture, University of California
Exhibition & One 2 One Networking
- Take a virtual walk through our online exhibition - find some inspiration
- One 2 One Meetings with Sponsors, Exhibitors & Peers
Architecting Resilience: Navigating Complex Ecosystems in Times of Continual Business Transformation
- Neelam Mohanty, Principal Enterprise Architect, Northwestern Mutual
- Shubhashree Thekahally, Sr Enterprise Architect, Koniag Government Services
- Rameshwar Balanagu, Chief Enterprise Architect, UNFI
Moderator - Seth Lippincott, Senior Product Marketing Manager, LeanIX
Harmonising People, Processes & Technology: Strategies for Achieving Seamless Enterprise Integration
- Dawit Lessanu, Executive Director of EA, Estée Lauder Companies
- Anu Pakala, Sr Director - Engineering Solutions Delivery, Northwestern Mutual
- Ruchi Batra, SVP, Director of Software Engineering, U. S. Bank
Moderator - Geeta Pyne, Chief Architect, TIAA
Closing Remarks
Philip Bell, Director, Sofa Summits
Registration Options
* Sofa Summits reserves the rights to cancel the registration if the registration conditions are not met or the registration details are false.
Sponsors 2024
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