Kundra to Keynote ACORD LOMA Insurance Systems Forum

ACORD announced that Vivek Kundra, the first CIO of the United States, will be the keynote speaker at its 2012 ACORD LOMA Insurance Systems Forum. Kundra will open the conference with a description of how the “Best Defense is a Good Offense in Overcoming Technology Challenges.”

“Kundra’s visionary thinking makes him an ideal speaker for the Insurance Systems Forum,” said Beth Grossman, Chief Learning Officer, ACORD. “In difficult economic times, business and technology are working hard to balance cost containment with innovation. His experience will be inspirational for attendees who are facing the same obstacles he did.”

In his keynote, Kundra will share with the audience how leaders and organizations must adapt to transformation in a change-averse environment, embrace action-oriented methodologies, and make tough decisions to succeed in today’s marketplace. Kundra will also discuss balancing innovation and cost leadership—how do you measure project performance and allocate IT investments accordingly, how countries can architect a better future through building blocks of innovative technologies, and how to evaluate IT projects for re-scoping and cancellation. Finally, Kundra plans to discuss the increasing importance of cyber-security in protecting our nation’s critical infrastructure.

“The ability for business and technology to work together and solve problems is crucial today. As the first CIO of the United States, Kundra has faced such challenges and worked to bring about change. These experiences can help ACORD LOMA attendees achieve results within their own organizations,” added Jeff Hasty, Senior Vice President, LOMA.

The ACORD LOMA Insurance Systems Forum is scheduled from May 15-17, 2012, at the Rosen Shingle Creek in Orlando, Florida. For more information, visit the event's website.

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