Technology Leaders from Cargill, Land O’Lakes, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Minnesota and Other Leading Organizations to Convene at HMG Strategy’s Minneapolis Summit
Qualified CIOs, CISOs, CTOs and other senior technology executives are encouraged to apply now for complimentary
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MINNEAPOLIS, Oct. 14, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — With the 12th Annual Minneapolis C-Level Technology Leadership Summit approaching on October 27, senior technology leaders from some of Minnesota’s most influential organizations are preparing to gather at Interlachen Country Club in Edina for a day of executive learning, peer networking and practical leadership discussions. Complimentary executive passes remain available for qualified CIOs, CISOs, CTOs and other senior technology leaders.
The summit will bring together executives representing organizations including Cargill, Land O’Lakes, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Minnesota, APi Group, Graco, Federated Insurance, the Minnesota Twins, the State of Minnesota, Kraus-Anderson, NMDP, Taylor, ECMC Group, nVent and Harley-Davidson Motor Company. Attendees will have an opportunity to exchange perspectives with peers addressing similar challenges involving enterprise AI, cybersecurity, digital transformation, workforce development and business strategy.
Unlike large trade shows and vendor-centric conferences, the summit is designed around the executive relationships and candid conversations that help senior technology leaders make better decisions. Through executive discussions, interactive roundtables, peer networking and informal conversations throughout the day, attendees can compare experiences, evaluate practical approaches and build trusted relationships across Minnesota’s business and technology community.
“Technology leaders benefit from connecting with peers who understand the challenges they face and the consequential decisions they must make,” said Hunter Muller, Founder and CEO of HMG Strategy. “Our C-Level Technology Leadership Summits bring executives together to exchange actionable ideas, strengthen trusted professional relationships and gain perspectives they can apply immediately within their organizations.”
Meet Minnesota’s Technology Leadership Community
The Minneapolis Summit will feature more than two dozen CIOs, CISOs, technology executives and business leaders representing many of Minnesota’s most influential employers and organizations.
Featured speakers include Kimberly Burke, Vice President, Digital Technology & Data and CIO, Food North America at Cargill; Marc Carlson, CIO at Land O’Lakes; Melissa Flicek, Chief Information and Data Officer at Blue Cross Blue Shield of Minnesota; Andrea Ciccolini, CIO at APi Group; Badri Pidatala, Enterprise Architecture, Integrations & AI Leader at Graco; Vince Aimutis, CISO at Federated Insurance; John Avenson, Senior Vice President and Chief Technology Officer at the Minnesota Twins; George McNulty, Chief Business Technology Officer for the State of Minnesota; Tony Peleska, CIO at Kraus-Anderson; Jim Graham, CIO at NMDP; Haseen Alam, CIO at Taylor; and Raj Velmurugan, Vice President and Global CIO at Harley-Davidson Motor Company.
Additional speakers represent Johnson Brothers Liquor Co., nVent, ECMC Group, Comcast Business, Fortinet, Rimini Street, Charter Solutions, SIM Minnesota, Kodem Security, IANS Research and All Surfaces.
The program will address the leadership decisions shaping today’s technology organizations, including how to turn AI investments into measurable business value, strengthen cyber resilience, modernize enterprise operations, design the future workforce and connect technology investments with strategic organizational priorities.
Program highlights include “Reinventing a Legacy: A CEO–CIO Conversation on Innovation, Trust, and Growth,” featuring Kraus-Anderson CEO Peter Diessner and CIO Tony Peleska. The candid executive discussion will examine how a unified CEO-CIO vision can accelerate innovation, strengthen organizational trust and help transform a legacy enterprise for the future.
Muller will also lead “Disrupt, Innovate to Win with AI!”, a fireside conversation with Cargill’s Kimberly Burke focused on responsible AI adoption, enterprise innovation and measurable business value.
Additional executive panels will examine how data, AI and strategic technologies can drive long-term business performance; how security innovation can become a strategic differentiator; how organizations can design the future workforce; and how technology leaders can sustain resilience, clarity and personal well-being while leading enterprise transformation.
During the luncheon, attendees will also participate in an interactive roundtable exchange focused on peer insights and real-world experiences. Discussion topics will include AI ethics, reskilling and upskilling, lessons learned from AI implementation, cybersecurity, multigenerational workforces, managing stress and the mind-body-spirit connection to leadership.
The program will also feature the HMG Innovation Accelerator Startup Showcase and recognition of accomplished technology leaders through the HMG Global Leadership Institute Awards.
Executives can explore the Summit Home Page, review the Agenda and meet the featured Speakers to learn more about the day’s program and executive community.
An Executive Experience at Interlachen Country Club
Interlachen Country Club in Edina provides a distinguished private-club setting for executive learning, candid discussions and relationship building. Its intimate environment enables conversations to continue naturally during networking breaks, between sessions and over meals.
Attendees will enjoy breakfast, an executive luncheon and refreshments throughout the day. Combined with the summit’s speaker program, interactive roundtables and peer-networking opportunities, Interlachen’s hospitality creates an exceptional environment for senior technology leaders to exchange ideas and develop valuable professional connections.
Apply Now for a Complimentary Executive Pass
Complimentary executive passes remain available for qualified CIOs, CISOs, CTOs, Chief Digital Officers, Chief Data and Analytics Officers, Chief AI Officers and other senior technology executives. Attendance is subject to qualification, verification and approval.
With the October 27 summit approaching, qualified technology executives are encouraged to apply now to secure their complimentary passes and join Minnesota’s executive technology community at Interlachen Country Club.
Technology leaders can apply for a complimentary executive pass.
For additional details, visit the 12th Annual Minneapolis C-Level Technology Leadership Summit website.
About HMG Strategy
HMG Strategy is an executive leadership platform and peer community for CIOs, CISOs, CTOs, Chief Digital Officers and senior technology leaders. Through its C-Level Technology Leadership Summits, Executive Leadership Series, Global CIO & CISO Executive Leadership Alliance (CELA), research initiatives and digital platforms, HMG Strategy helps technology executives navigate the leadership challenges facing modern enterprises.
Founded in 2008 by Hunter Muller, HMG Strategy has a global network of more than 500,000 technology leaders. Its programs help executives exchange insights, build peer relationships and advance their leadership capabilities.
For more information, visit www.hmgstrategy.com.
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