In this episode of TechDogs Discover Dialogues, host Vikramsinh Ghatge is joined by Rishi Kaushal, CIO at Entrust, Diana Cano, CIO at Cambium Learning Group, Raghu Pavan, CIO at Canarys Automations, and Carl Froggett, CIO at Deep Instinct for an engaging roundtable on how the CIO role is evolving in the AI era. The discussion explores how modern CIOs have expanded their responsibilities beyond IT operations to become strategic leaders driving innovation, AI adoption, cybersecurity, enterprise risk management, and business growth.

The panel discusses why maintaining strong foundations—including security, compliance, resilience, and operational reliability—remains just as important as embracing digital transformation. They also examine modernization strategies that go beyond a cloud-first mindset, highlighting the need to manage technical debt, govern AI initiatives responsibly, and ensure technology investments deliver measurable business value. The conversation further emphasizes that successful AI adoption depends on combining technical expertise with deep domain knowledge.

The episode also explores how CIOs are aligning IT performance with business outcomes, reshaping organizational structures, and leading enterprise-wide change initiatives. Through practical insights and real-world experiences, the panel explains why technology leaders must balance innovation with accountability while preparing their organizations for the next wave of AI-driven transformation.

Designed for CIOs, CTOs, technology executives, IT leaders, cybersecurity professionals, and business decision-makers, this discussion offers valuable perspectives on navigating the changing technology landscape. It provides actionable guidance on building resilient organizations, accelerating responsible AI adoption, and positioning IT as a strategic driver of long-term business success.