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Technology Leadership in 2026: CIO on AI, Cyber and Hybrid Work
Feb. 16, 2026

Technology Leadership in 2026: CIO on AI, Cyber and Hybrid Work

CIO Rob Gilbert joins Jim Merrifield on the InfoGov Hot Seat to discuss what technology leadership actually looks like in 2026. From AI accountability to cybersecurity threats and hybrid work models, Rob delivers an honest as...

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Randy Bean on AI Investment ROI and Data Leadership in 2026
Feb. 2, 2026

Randy Bean on AI Investment ROI and Data Leadership in 2026

Randy Bean joins Jim Merrifield to discuss the critical evolution of AI and data leadership roles in organizations. As a leading voice in data leadership, Randy reveals why 96% of organizations now recognize data quality as e...

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IGHS72 - Navigating the Future of Technology with Ravi Malick, SVP & CIO at Box
June 2, 2025

IGHS72 - Navigating the Future of Technology with Ravi Malick, SVP & …

In this episode of the InfoGov Hot Seat, host Jim Merrifield speaks with Ravi Malick, Global CIO at Box. They discuss the evolving role of IT in governance, the impact of AI on business processes, and the importance of collab...

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IGHS54 - InfoCon2024 Recap of ILTA Legal Track at InfoCon2024
Nov. 14, 2024

IGHS54 - InfoCon2024 Recap of ILTA Legal Track at InfoCon2024

In this episode of the InfoGov Hot Seat, host Jim Merrifield speaks with Christine Becker and Jeanne Martinez from ILTA about their experiences in the legal industry, their roles at ILTA, and the importance of collaboration i...

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IGHS49 - Interview with John Montel, CIO at the Department of Interior
Oct. 9, 2024

IGHS49 - Interview with John Montel, CIO at the Department of Interior

In this conversation, Jim Merrifield interviews John Montel, an associate chief information officer at the Department of the Interior, about his upcoming keynote at InfoCon 2024. They discuss the challenges of electronic reco...

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