IT: The Sequel -- from horror story to innovation engine
Presented by Seattle Tech Forum and Seattle SIM.
For too many organizations, “IT” can seem like less of a business partner and more of a horror story: projects that vanish into the basement, innovation efforts slowed to a crawl, and big ideas strangled by red tape. But in an innovation age where a deep IT competency can unlock competitive potential, IT doesn’t have to be the enemy. With the right partnerships, IT can be your best friend in innovation.
In this lively panel discussion, CIOs and business leaders will take on the monster in the room: how to transform enterprise IT from a barrier to a driver of innovation. We’ll explore why conventional IT feels broken, how to escape the cycle of fear and frustration, and what it looks like when IT truly partners with product, finance, and operations to unlock growth.
Expect a conversation that’s equal parts candid, funny, and practical — with takeaways you can use to turn your IT horror story into a success story. Pennywise the clown thrived on fear — and too often, so do our conventional beliefs about IT. But fear doesn’t drive growth. Collaboration does.
So don’t be Pennywise and innovation-foolish – join us on October 22nd for an evening of fun, networking and debate!
This event is an in-person networking event with hosted refreshments.