HITEC 2026 Austin, TX Regional Event hosted by IBM

Senior security leaders will examine how AI is transforming both attack techniques and defensive strategies, and what that means for enterprise risk and resilience. Discussion will focus on maturing Zero Trust across complex environments, elevating cyber risk to board-level decision making, and using automation to mitigate talent shortages. Panelists will share practical playbooks for detection, incident response, and securing AI-enabled systems.

The golden age of entrepreneurship in the age of AI” - from zero people companies, to the shortening distance between vision and implementation, there is new opportunities for everyone with great ideas and AI skills to change the world. Traditional businesses can grow 10x or 100x with AI, and big companies can be created by a handful of people.

Executives will discuss how architects of growth design inclusive people strategies in an era of AI‑driven change. Panelists will focus on the leadership choices, governance, and talent decisions required to sustain performance, retain critical skills, and guide workforce change with trust and intent.

The enterprise “full stack” is no longer just software. This session unpacks how modern AI stacks combine hardware, platforms, data, and agentic systems into tightly integrated architectures — and what that means for enterprise design, deployment, and leadership in the AI era.

Executive leaders will explore how to preserve and amplify human agency as AI automates routine work, focusing on intentional decision‑making, clear communication, and leading through uncertainty. The conversation will cover trust-building, change management, and practical re‑skilling approaches that enable teams to focus on higher‑value creative work. Panelists will share leadership practices, frameworks, and real-world examples for driving adoption while minimizing fear and disruption.