FAIRFIELD, Conn., Aug. 27, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — AI governance, Agentic AI adoption, cybersecurity resilience and enterprise transformation have become top priorities for CIOs, CISOs, CTOs, Chief Digital Officers and senior technology executives navigating unprecedented disruption and opportunity. With HMG Strategy’s 6th Annual Florida C-Level Technology Leadership Summit taking place only days away on Tuesday, September 1, technology leaders face increasing pressure to adopt AI faster, make their companies more secure and meet growing board-level expectations by delivering measurable business outcomes.
The summit is part of HMG Strategy’s executive leadership strategy for helping senior technology leaders make their organizations ready for AI and make themselves more influential with corporate boards by getting advice from a trusted peer-to-peer network.
To address these challenges, technology leaders from across Florida will gather Tuesday at HMG Strategy’s 6th Annual Florida C-Level Technology Leadership Summit. Held at Margaritaville Resort Orlando, 8000 Fins Up Circle, Kissimmee, Florida 34747, the event is intended for executives seeking to become stronger leaders, build strategic relationships and connect with peers at the highest levels of the C-suite and beyond. Attendance is complimentary for qualified technology executives.
Why Attend? Attendees will gain:
- Practical leadership insights from Fortune 1000 technology leaders
- Peer networking opportunities within HMG’s unparalleled executive community
- Technology intelligence on real-world use cases for Agentic AI and cyber risk
- Career advancement insights to improve personal branding and influence
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
“As AI continues to transform the enterprise, technology leaders must step forward as strategic business leaders to develop the future workforce, make their organizations more resilient and turn emerging technologies into lasting business value,” said Hunter Muller, Founder and CEO of HMG Strategy. “Our Florida summit brings together a powerful community of technology executives to share practical lessons on AI governance, cybersecurity, data and strategic technologies while exploring how leaders build high-performing organizations in an era of unprecedented change. Through trusted peer connections and candid conversations, we’re helping technology leaders become more influential, navigate uncertainty and lead their organizations with greater vision and purpose.”
HMG Strategy will also recognize several Florida-area technology executives with Global Leadership Institute Awards (GLIA) for their visionary leadership and contributions to enterprise transformation.
The summit will feature insights from leading technology executives and industry experts from the Florida community. Topics to be explored include AI governance, Agentic AI implementation, cybersecurity resilience, technology leadership, innovation strategy, cloud modernization, enterprise transformation, data intelligence, executive leadership and the evolving role of the CEO of Technology.
Hunter Muller will kick off the summit with an executive technology discussion featuring Phyllis Post, Vice President & CIO, CSL Behring, Seqirus & Vifor I&T, CSL, on leading as part of the senior leadership team.
Iconic Leadership: How to Lead Like a CEO – Designing the Future Workforce:
Steve Bronson, CIO, Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits; Paul Dangel, Head of IT PMO, Bose; Ken Kicia, CIO, Florida Department of Corrections and Phyllis Post are scheduled to hold an executive panel, led by Allen Starr, CIO, Goodwill Industries – Suncoast on designing the future workforce.
Executive Panel: Security Innovation as a Strategic Differentiator:
Todd Bayley, CIO, Pasco County Government; Ron Bevans, CISO, BenefitHub; Louis Muniz, Senior Vice President, Cyber Risk, CISO, Kroll and Ivan Shefrin, Executive Director, Product Management, Cybersecurity, Comcast Business Services will discuss using security innovation as a strategic differentiator. Orville Williams, Vice President of Cybersecurity & Risk, Trilon Group will lead the panel.
Executive Panel: Harnessing Data, AI and Strategic Technologies:
Bert Bertagna, Assistant CIO, Pasco County Government will lead a panel on harnessing data, AI and strategic technologies to drive long-term business performance, along with Rob Courtney, Healthcare CTO, Carahsoft; Narashima Goli, Chief Technology and Product Officer, Iron Mountain; James Henderson, CTO, North America East, Rimini Street and Sudhakar Veluru, CIO/CTO, Four Seasons Hotels & Resorts.
Executive Panel: Scaling Resilience Through Innovation and Inner Balance:
Macario Gallegos, Senior Vice President & CIO, Seminole Hard Rock Support Services; Deepu Kumar, Vice President of Engineering – Pharmacy & Consumer Wellness, CVS Health; Jessie Minton, Vice Chancellor for Technology and Chief Information Officer, Washington University in St. Louis and Jennifer Wesson, CIO, MedQuest Imaging will join Hunter Muller in a discussion about innovation and inner balance.
Roundtable Discussions:
At lunch, local executives will lead table discussions on various topics:
- Dora Boussias, Executive Advisor & Keynote Speaker, DoraB Global will lead discussions on the Mind-Body-Spirit Connection to Leadership
- Louis Muniz will host the Cybersecurity table
- Todd Bayley will lead discussions on Reskilling and Upskilling
- Scott Hennon, CISO and Head of Enterprise IT Risk Management, Cetera Financial Group will host Coping with Stress
- Ron Bevans will lead discussions on AI Ethics
- Tano Maenza, CIO, Chromalloy will lead conversations about Enterprise AI Agentic Governance
- Phyllis Post will host a table on The Workforce of The Future
- Jessie Minton will lead discussions on Building and Sustaining High Performing Teams
Innovation Accelerator Startup Showcase:
Finally, Hunter Muller and Mase Issa, COO, Fixify will introduce the HMG Strategy Innovation Accelerator Startup Showcase.
Registration remains open for qualified technology executives interested in joining their peers next Wednesday for discussions on AI governance, Agentic AI, cybersecurity resilience, innovation leadership, enterprise transformation and the evolving role of the CEO of Technology.
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 most important leadership challenges affecting modern enterprises.
With a global network of more than 500,000 technology leaders, HMG Strategy serves as a trusted forum for influencing 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 produce 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 trusted community engagement.
For more information, visit www.hmgstrategy.com.
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