Detroit Tech Leaders Gather to Address AI Governance, Cybersecurity and the Rise of the 'CEO of Technology' — HMG Strategy, LLC

Event summary

HMG Strategy's 17th Annual Detroit C-Level Technology Leadership Summit will take place on September 24, 2026, at the Orchard Lake Country Club.
The event will bring together CIOs, CISOs, and other senior technology executives from leading organizations across Detroit, Southeast Michigan, and Ontario, Canada.
Key topics include AI governance, cybersecurity resilience, enterprise transformation, and the evolving role of the 'CEO of Technology'.
HMG Strategy will recognize several Detroit-area technology executives with Global Leadership Institute Awards (GLIA) for their contributions to enterprise transformation.

The big picture

The summit underscores the growing importance of AI governance and cybersecurity resilience in enterprise strategy, particularly in manufacturing and automotive sectors. As technology executives take on more strategic roles, their influence on board-level decisions and enterprise governance is expected to increase. The event highlights the need for peer-to-peer engagement and knowledge sharing to navigate the complexities of AI-driven transformation.

What we're watching

AI Governance: How the adoption of Agentic AI and Generative AI will impact enterprise risk management and security frameworks.
Cybersecurity Resilience: Whether the strategies discussed will effectively address the increasing complexity of cyber threats in an AI-driven landscape.
Leadership Evolution: The pace at which CIOs and CISOs will transition into broader 'CEO of Technology' roles, influencing board-level decision-making.