FAIRFIELD, Conn., Sept. 16, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — CIOs, CISOs and other senior technology executives from leading organizations across Detroit, Southeast Michigan and neighboring Ontario, Canada, representing billions of dollars in enterprise technology investments, will gather September 24 at the HMG Strategy 17th Annual Detroit C-Level Technology Leadership Summit. Qualified technology executives are encouraged to register now for the summit to be held at the prestigious Orchard Lake Country Club. Critical topics for discussion include AI governance, Agentic AI, cybersecurity resilience, enterprise transformation and the evolving role of the “CEO of Technology.”
The Detroit summit reflects the region’s longstanding role as a bridge between U.S. and Canadian business communities, engage in meaningful peer-to-peer discussions, exchange best practices and explore innovative strategies for driving business growth and transformation.
The summit will feature executive discussions and panel sessions with technology leaders from Adient, altafiber, AM General LLC, AMI Strategies, the City of Detroit, Cooper Standard, Cyera, Glow, Johnson Controls, Joyson Safety Systems, Kelly Services, National Food Group, Netskope, Penske Automotive Group and other leading organizations.
HMG Strategy will also recognize several Detroit-area technology executives with Global Leadership Institute Awards (GLIA) for their visionary leadership, innovation and contributions to enterprise transformation.
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 and technology leaders seeking actionable strategies for accelerating AI-enabled transformation, strengthening cyber resilience and delivering measurable business value.
Why Attend? Attendees will gain:
- Actionable insights from Fortune 1000 CIOs, CISOs and business technology leaders navigating today’s AI-driven business landscape
- Unparalleled peer-to-peer engagement with senior technology executives from leading organizations across the U.S. and Canada facing similar business, technology and cybersecurity challenges
- Practical ideas and real-world use cases for Agentic AI, AI governance, cyber resilience and digital transformation initiatives driving innovation across manufacturing, automotive and industrial organizations
- Opportunities to benchmark technology and business strategies against executive peers while strengthening board-level influence and leadership effectiveness
The summit is part of HMG Strategy’s executive leadership platform designed to help senior technology leaders successfully navigate the AI era, strengthen boardroom influence and deliver measurable business outcomes through trusted peer-to-peer engagement. The event is tailored for executives seeking actionable leadership insights, strategic relationships and meaningful connections with peers across the C-suite.
Themes to be explored at the summit include:
- AI Leadership & Governance: Navigating Agentic AI, Generative AI, enterprise AI adoption, AI risk management, AI security and responsible implementation
- Cybersecurity Resilience: Strategies for managing risk and building AI-native security frameworks
- The “CEO of Technology” Vision: Empowering CIOs to lead business transformation, influence board-level decision-making and drive enterprise governance
- Digital Transformation: Modernizing the enterprise through digital innovation, data intelligence, cloud strategy and industrial transformation
“Technology executives today are being called upon to lead far beyond the traditional boundaries of IT,” said Hunter Muller, founder and CEO of HMG Strategy. “As AI reshapes business models, cybersecurity becomes increasingly intertwined with enterprise strategy, and digital innovation accelerates across every industry, technology leaders must help guide their organizations through unprecedented change. Our Detroit summit brings together accomplished executives who are addressing these opportunities and challenges firsthand, creating an environment for candid peer-to-peer conversations, knowledge sharing and collaborative problem-solving. Those discussions help leaders make better decisions today while preparing their organizations and their teams for the future.”
View the full Agenda and Speaker lineup.
Featured Executive Discussions and Panels
Featured executive discussions and panel sessions will explore:
- Building operational resilience and data-driven enterprises
- AI operating models, governance frameworks and intelligent execution strategies
- Designing the future workforce in the age of AI
- Cybersecurity innovation as a strategic business differentiator
- Leveraging data, AI and emerging technologies to drive business growth and performance
- The evolving CIO leadership profile and the expanding influence of technology executives across the enterprise
Executives will also participate in interactive peer-to-peer roundtable discussions covering AI implementation, ethics and governance, workforce transformation, work-life balance and other critical business technology topics. The event will conclude with HMG Strategy’s Innovation Accelerator Startup Showcase, featuring emerging companies advancing innovation in AI, cybersecurity and enterprise technology.
With registration closing soon and a limited number of executive passes remaining, qualified technology executives are encouraged to register now for their complimentary executive pass and join their peers on September 24 for strategic discussions on AI governance, Agentic AI, cybersecurity resilience, innovation leadership, enterprise transformation and the evolving role of the “CEO of Technology.”
The Orchard Lake Country Club Experience
Hosted at the renowned Orchard Lake Country Club, one of the Detroit region’s most distinguished private clubs, the summit combines world-class thought leadership with HMG Strategy’s signature peer-to-peer engagement model in an exceptional executive setting. The club’s reputation for exceptional service, refined dining and premium amenities creates an ideal environment for candid discussions and meaningful relationship-building among senior technology leaders. As part of HMG Strategy’s commitment to providing a best-in-class executive experience, qualified attendees will enjoy complimentary breakfast, lunch and refreshments 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 other 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 address the most pressing leadership, business and technology challenges facing enterprises today.
With a global network of more than 500,000 technology executives and business leaders spanning North America and around the world, 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, empowering executives to cultivate trusted peer relationships, exchange actionable insights and accelerate their leadership effectiveness through meaningful engagement with fellow business technology leaders.
For more information, please also visit HMG Strategy’s website.
Contact:
Peggy Pedwano
Chief Operations Officer
HMG Strategy
2150 Post Road, Suite 402
Fairfield, CT 06824
203-221-2702 | [email protected]
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