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Enterprise Architecture – Strategies That Enable Technology Trends: Chicago (Rosemont/O’Hare)
For businesses to adopt cloud computing in a way that aligns with their business strategy, enterprise architecture (EA) is an absolute necessity.
June 11, 2025
9:00am-5:00pm
7 CPE / 0.7 CEU / CISSP / 7 PDU Credits Awarded
Conference location: Donald E. Stephens Convention Center Rosemont (O’Hare) Illinois
Overview
For businesses to adopt cloud computing in a way that aligns with their business strategy, enterprise architecture (EA) is an absolute necessity.
What You Will Learn
In this one-day conference, content that will be covered includes:
- Enterprise Architecture Enabling Digital Business Transformation
- An Enterprise Architecture Innovation Framework
- Become Indispensable: Strengthen Your Enterprise Architecture Practice by Producing Valuable Business Outcomes
- How to Modernize Your Architecture
- EA Governance, Projects Management and Continuous Improvement – How to get it right?
- Creating a Value Proposition for a Business-Outcome-Driven EA Program
Conference Price: $349.00 per person
Each attendee will receive a certificate awarding 7 CPE credits for CISSP continuing education, in addition to 0.7 CEUs and 7 PDUs. CISSP is a registered certification mark of (ISC)², Inc.
Exhibits
As is always the case at CAMP IT Conferences events, the talks will not include product presentations. During the continental breakfast, coffee breaks, and the luncheon break you will have the opportunity to informally meet representatives from the following sponsoring companies, who have solutions in the area of the conference.
CONFERENCE AGENDA
8:00am – 9:00am: Registration and Continental Breakfast
9:00am – 10:00am: Architecting for Resilience: Building Adaptive Enterprises in a Volatile World
In an era marked by rapid change and uncertainty, resilience has become a critical attribute for enterprises. This session explores how EA can be leveraged to design adaptable systems and processes that withstand disruptions. Attendees will learn about frameworks and strategies for embedding resilience into enterprise structures, ensuring continuity and agility in the face of unforeseen challenges.
10:00am – 10:30am: Refreshment & Exhibit Break
10:30am – 11:30am: Sustainable Architecture: Integrating ESG Principles into EA Practices
As environmental, social, and governance (ESG) considerations gain prominence, EAs are uniquely positioned to drive sustainable transformation. This session delves into methods for incorporating ESG metrics into architectural decisions, aligning technological initiatives with sustainability goals, and fostering responsible innovation across the enterprise.
11:30am – 12:30pm: Human-Centered Design in EA: Enhancing User Experience and Engagement
Traditional EA often focuses on systems and processes, sometimes overlooking the human element. This session emphasizes the importance of human-centered design within EA, offering techniques to prioritize user experience, improve stakeholder engagement, and ensure that architectural decisions meet the needs of those they impact.
12:30pm – 1:30pm: Lunch & Exhibit Break
1:30pm – 2:30pm: Data Ethics and Governance: Navigating the Moral Landscape of Information Architecture
With data becoming a central asset, ethical considerations around its use are paramount. This session addresses the role of EA in establishing robust data governance frameworks that uphold ethical standards, ensure compliance, and foster trust among stakeholders.
2:30pm – 3:00pm: Refreshment & Exhibit Break
3:00pm – 4:00pm: Cross-Industry Architecture: Lessons from Diverse Sectors
Innovation often stems from cross-pollination of ideas across industries. This session presents case studies from various sectors—such as healthcare, finance, and manufacturing—highlighting unique architectural challenges and solutions. Attendees will gain insights into adaptable practices that transcend industry boundaries.
4:00pm – 5:00pm: The Future of EA: Embracing Emerging Technologies and Trends (Panel Discussion)
As technology evolves, so must EA. This forward-looking session explores emerging trends such as quantum computing, decentralized architectures, and advanced automation. Participants will discuss how to anticipate technological shifts and integrate novel solutions into their architectural strategies.
Moderated by: TBD
Panelists will include:
- Kemal Badur, Chief Technology Officer, The University of Chicago- IT Services
- Victor Archakov, Enterprise Architect, ennVee
- Rohit Puri, Lead Digital Architect, CVS Health
- Raju Kanjamalai, Sr. Enterprise Architect, AbbVie
- Additional Chief Enterprise Architects and other Senior EA Leaders sharing strategies, tactics and lessons learned.
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