FAIRFIELD, Conn., Sept. 08, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- With just two days remaining before registration closes for HMG Strategy's 18th Annual Boston C-Level Technology Leadership Summit, qualified technology executives are encouraged to secure their seats now while limited seating remains available. The September 10 summit at The Harvard Club of Boston will bring together CIOs, CISOs, CTOs, Chief Digital Officers, Chief AI Officers and other senior technology leaders to discuss AI governance, Agentic AI, cybersecurity resilience, enterprise transformation and the evolving role of the "CEO of Technology."
The summit will feature executive discussions and panels with technology leaders from The Boeing Company, Biogen, Boston Dynamics, Vertex Pharmaceuticals, The Kraft Group, Zurich North America, Bain & Company, Flexjet, Comcast Business, the FBI Boston Division, the City of Boston and other leading organizations.
Attendance is complimentary for qualified senior technology executives. The summit is designed for CIOs, CISOs, CTOs, Chief Digital Officers, Chief Data Officers, Chief AI Officers and other senior business technology leaders seeking practical strategies for leading AI-enabled transformation while managing cyber risk and delivering measurable business outcomes.
Why Attend? Attendees will gain:
- Practical leadership insights from Fortune 1000 technology leaders
- Peer networking opportunities within HMG’s unique executive community
- Technology intelligence on real-world use cases for Agentic AI and cyber risk
- Career advancement insights to strengthen personal branding and influence
The summit is part of HMG Strategy's executive leadership framework for helping senior technology leaders prepare their enterprises for AI, strengthen board-level influence and generate measurable business value through trusted peer engagement. The event is designed for executives seeking to enhance their leadership capabilities, build strategic relationships and connect with peers at the highest levels of the C-suite.
Themes to be explored at the summit include:
- AI Leadership & Governance: Navigating the complexities of Agentic AI and responsible AI implementation
- Cybersecurity Resilience: Strategies for risk management and building AI-native security frameworks
- The “CEO of Technology” Vision: Empowering CIOs to lead business transformation and board influence
- Digital Transformation: Updating the enterprise through data intelligence and cloud strategy
"Technology leaders are being challenged to move beyond traditional IT leadership and serve as strategic business executives who drive transformation, innovation and growth," said Hunter Muller, Founder and CEO of HMG Strategy. "Our Boston summit brings together some of the region's most accomplished technology leaders to share real-world insights on AI governance, Agentic AI adoption, cybersecurity resilience and enterprise transformation while building trusted peer relationships that help leaders accelerate business outcomes."
Qualified technology executives may reserve their seats here: Registration
View the full Agenda and Speaker Lineup here: Agenda
HMG Strategy will also recognize several Boston-area technology executives with Global Leadership Institute Awards (GLIA) for their visionary leadership and contributions to enterprise transformation.
Hunter Muller will lead an executive technology discussion featuring Aaron Weis, CIO, Defense, Space & Security, The Boeing Company, on Iconic Leadership: Defining the Moments That Shape Modern Technology Leaders. In addition, he will lead another discussion with Mike Towers, Global CISO and Digital Trust Officer, Biogen, on Security Leadership for the AI Era.
Iconic Leadership: How to Lead Like a CEO – Designing the Future Workforce:
Michael Israel, CIO, The Kraft Group; Mark Rosa, senior vice president & CIO, Mohegan Sun; Kim Trevisan, Global CIO, Watts Water Technologies; Agam Upadhyay, senior vice president and chief digital and information officer, Vertex Pharmaceuticals and Chad Wright, CIO, Boston Dynamics, are scheduled to hold an executive panel, led by Hunter Mueller, on designing the future workforce. Notably, all the participants are GLIA winners.
Executive Panel: Security Innovation as a Strategic Differentiator:
Tony Allegrati, regional cloud systems engineer, Fortinet; Doug Domin, supervisory special agent, Criminal Cyber Squad, FBI, Boston Division; Greg McCarthy, CISO, City of Boston and Srini Srinivasan, CISO and Head of IT, Root Insurance will discuss using security innovation as a strategic differentiator. Tyler Gilbreath, executive vice president & CISO, Bain & Company, will lead the panel.
Executive Panel: Harnessing Data, AI and Strategic Technologies:
Vic Bhagat, Global Advisor & Senior Partner, Kyndryl will lead a panel on harnessing data, AI and strategic technologies to drive long-term business performance, along with Kristen Bessette, chief data officer, Zurich North America; Reuben Bravo, senior director sales engineering, Comcast Business; David Gerstle, former chief digital officer, MBTA; Eric Helmer, executive vice president & CIO, Rimini Street and Durga Nagalla, Global CTO, Flexjet.
Executive Panel: Scaling Resilience Through Innovation and Inner Balance:
Ajay Bahl, chief growth officer and global head Energy and Manufacturing, HCL Technologies; Keith Landau, senior vice president & CIO, Casella Waste Systems and Patty Patria, CIO, Babson College will join Ravi Shankavaram, Board Advisor and Consultant in a discussion about innovation and inner balance.
Roundtable Discussions:
At lunch, local executives will lead table discussions on several topics:
- Tyler Gilbreath will cover Lessons Learned in AI Implementation
- Gernette Wright, Executive Board Advisor, Camio, will host the Cybersecurity table
- Mark Rosa, senior vice president & CIO, Mohegan Sun, will cover AI Ethics
- Todd Mazza, Former CTO, FM Global, will host Coping with Stress
- Shahidul Mannan, Chief Data Officer, Boston Medical Center, will lead conversations about AI Governance
Innovation Accelerator Startup Showcase:
Finally, Hunter Muller and Omer Singer, Co-Founder & CTO, Glow, will introduce the HMG Strategy Innovation Accelerator Startup Showcase.
With Registration closing shortly and limited seating remaining, qualified technology executives are encouraged to register now to join their peers on September 10 for discussions on AI governance, Agentic AI, cybersecurity resilience, innovation leadership, enterprise transformation and the evolving role of the CEO of Technology.
The Harvard Club of Boston Experience
Hosted at the historic Harvard Club of Boston in Back Bay, the summit combines world-class executive leadership discussions with an exceptional networking environment in an exclusive private club. Attendees will enjoy a complimentary full culinary breakfast, an executive luncheon and a networking reception while engaging with peers from leading enterprises across the region. The exclusive setting provides a unique opportunity for technology leaders to build trusted relationships and exchange actionable insights throughout the day.
About HMG Strategy
HMG Strategy is the premier executive leadership platform and peer community for CIOs, CISOs, CTOs, Chief Digital Officers, and senior technology leaders. Through its nationally recognized C-Level Technology Leadership Summits, Executive Leadership Series, Global CIO & CISO Executive Leadership Alliance (CELA), research initiatives, and digital platforms, HMG helps technology executives navigate the biggest leadership challenges that enterprises face.
With a global network of more than 500,000 technology leaders, HMG Strategy serves as a trusted forum for advancing AI governance, Agentic AI adoption, cybersecurity resilience, digital transformation, innovation strategy, and executive leadership. HMG’s mission is to help technology executives become visionary business leaders and CEOs of Technology who drive measurable business outcomes while preparing their organizations for the future.
Founded in 2008 by Hunter Muller, HMG Strategy is built on its Trust & Inspire leadership philosophy, helping executives strengthen peer relationships, share actionable insights and become better leaders through meeting with trusted community members.
For more information, visit www.hmgstrategy.com.
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Peggy Pedwano
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HMG Strategy
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