State of the Technology Management Industry
Thank You for Joining Us in 2026
Thank you to everyone who participated in our October 14, 2026 State of the Technology Management Industry Online Event, including our speakers, sponsors, and attendees.
The discussions highlighted the challenges, opportunities, and emerging priorities shaping technology management as we look toward 2027.
Save the Date — August 11, 2027
2027 State of the Technology Management Industry Online Event
Wednesday, August 11, 2027 | 11:00 AM–3:00 PM ET
Join AOTMP® and technology management professionals from across the industry for another opportunity to explore emerging trends, share practical insights, and discuss the challenges and opportunities shaping the future of technology management.
Registration information and agenda details will be announced in 2027.
2027 Event Information
Planning to Join Us in 2027?
Join AOTMP® and technology management professionals from across the industry to explore emerging trends, share practical insights, and discuss the challenges and opportunities shaping the future of technology management. Registration information and agenda details will be announced in 2027.
Purpose
The October Forum brings together senior business and vendor leaders to explore the evolving state of technology management. Drawing on months of dialogue and collaboration across the AOTMP® community, the forum surfaces the most resonant patterns, pain points, and emerging practices shaping the next era of enterprise technology performance.
Participation Includes
- Organizations managing their own internal technology environments
- AOTMP Community Sponsors
- Industry vendors
Event Highlights
Experience a trends-driven, eight-session program designed around the critical issues that appear most frequently in member discussions.
Opening Insights Briefing (AOTMP® Co-Chairs): State of Technology Management: Opportunities & Predictions for 2027 — a briefing built entirely from member perspectives and leadership forum insights.
A Presentation highlighting the top 10 factors enterprise users should be aware of in executing carrier contracts in today’s AI environment.
Five Panel Discussions examining challenges, innovations, and success stories across AI Operations & Automation; Cost & Value Management; Risk, Security & Governance; Data & Compliance; and People & Workforce Management topics.
Industry Leadership Committee Panel – A report from ILC members on 2026 Accomplishments & 2027 Goals.
Why Attend
Participants can expect:
Join Us for the 2027 Industry Forum
Join AOTMP® and technology management professionals from across the industry to explore emerging trends, share practical insights, and discuss the challenges and opportunities shaping the future of technology management. Registration information and agenda details will be announced in 2027.
Stay Connected – Upcoming AOTMP® Events
In the meantime, we invite you to join us for two upcoming Advisory Council events.
February 10, 2027
Annual Advisory Council Online Event
Join technology management professionals for peer discussions, practical insights, and real-world experiences focused on the challenges and opportunities facing organizations today.
April 21–22, 2027
Annual Advisory Council Live Event
Orlando Airport Marriott Lakeside | Orlando, Florida
Two days of in-person discussions, practical insights, peer learning, and relationship building with technology management professionals and industry experts.
Agenda
| Time | Session | Presenter | Session Title |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11:00am to 11:25am ET | AOTMP Presentation | Tim Lybrook, Managing Partner, AOTMP® Tim Colwell, Executive Vice President, AOTMP® | State of Technology Management: Opportunities & Predictions for 2027 |
| 11:30am to 11:55am ET | Presentation | Stephanie A Roy, Of Counsel, Morgan Lewis | Coming Soon |
| 12:00pm to 12:25pm ET | Presentation | Angela Saldana, Managing Director, Accenture & Jeff Lorsung, Accenture | TEM is Dead: Reinventing Tech Value in the Age of AI |
| 12:30pm to 12:55pm ET | Presentation | Eric Januszko, Principal Consultant, Januszko Studios Consulting | Critical Challenges and Risks for Technology Leaders in 2025: Governance and Strategic Oversight for SEC Cybersecurity Rules, GxP Computer System Validation, and AI Adoption |
| 1:00pm to 1:25pm ET | Presentation | Doug Rabold, XLA Evangelist, XLA Institute | If Nature Abhors A Vacuum, Why Does CX Today Suck? |
| 1:30pm to 1:55pm ET | Presentation | Jeff Hernandez, IT Product Leader | Securing the Future: The Evolution of Data Management in a Borderless World |
| 2:00pm to 2:25pm ET | Presentation | Praveen Kamsetti, CIO, Technology Strategy & Digital Transformation | Driving Business Value with AI: A CIO’s Approach |
| 2:30pm to 2:55pm ET | Presentation | Laurie Elmore – Sony Pictures Entertainment, Director, Mobile Technologies Group Glenn Leatherwood – Valmont Industries – IT Manager Dan Hughes – Sakon, President Angela Saldana – Accenture Strategy & Consulting, Managing Director | Industry Leadership Committee: What’s Next for Technology Management |
| 2:55pm to 3:00pm ET | Wrap Up | Tim Colwell | |