Session

Taking Control: Funding AI and Digital Transformation Without Sacrificing Stability
Closing Keynote

Tech Theater 1

Starts: September 17, 2026 4:00 pm
Ends: 5:00 pm
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Abstract:

CIOs are tired of waiting for a new budget to fund innovation. This session shows how to take control of your portfolio and free up real money for AI and digital transformation by getting intentional about where your investments actually matter. We’ll walk through a practical framework to make those calls based on business value and cost, so you can fund the future without breaking what’s working today.

Speakers

Kabaleeswaran Sabapathi

Managing Enterprise Architect, Capgemini

For more than 28 years, I’ve led high‑impact technology transformation across global enterprises, driving strategy, modernizing platforms, and guiding senior executives through complex decisions that shape the future of their organizations. My experience spans institutional banking, financial services, health care and enterprise technology, where scale, resilience, and regulatory rigor define success. I operate at the intersection of AI strategy, cloud modernization, and executive leadership. Whether I’m steering multi‑year transformation programs, defining enterprise architecture standards, or advising CIOs on operating models, my focus is consistent, deliver clarity, reduce complexity, and enable organizations to move with purpose. I also created The AI Crux, a leadership series featuring conversations with global CIOs and technology visionaries. These discussions deepen my perspective on how AI, governance, and talent are reshaping enterprise strategy and they fuel my commitment to helping organizations navigate this shift with confidence. My leadership style is grounded in accountability, transparency, and empowerment. I build teams that thrive in ambiguity, deliver with discipline, and stay aligned to business outcomes. Above all, I believe leaders must bridge strategy and execution, ensuring that vision becomes reality.