The Millennium Alliance is excited to announce that Edward Marx, Former Chief Information Officer at Cleveland Clinic, will keynote our Healthcare Providers Transformation Assembly June 2-3 at The Biltmore in Miami.

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About Edward Marx

Edward Marx is a pioneering force in healthcare technology, renowned for his transformative leadership as a former global CIO and his current role as CEO of Marx Advisory. With a career dedicated to bridging the critical gap between healthcare buyers and sellers, he leverages his unparalleled executive experience to foster innovation, drive digital transformation, and improve patient outcomes.

His journey is one of profound resilience and purpose. As the youngest child of Holocaust survivors, Ed moved to the United States at age 10. He discovered his calling in healthcare not in a boardroom, but as a high school janitor for a medical clinic. This humble beginning ignited a passion that shaped his path through successive roles as combat medic, anesthesia tech, and strategic planner. It was here he first witnessed the power of converging digital, clinical, and business strategies to save lives and enhance experiences.

This passion propelled him to the highest echelons of healthcare leadership, serving as Global Chief Information Officer for renowned institutions including the Cleveland Clinic, NYC Health + Hospitals, Texas Health Resources, and University Hospitals.

Uniquely, Ed possesses deep expertise from the supplier perspective, serving as CEO of Divurgent, Chief Digital Officer for Tech Mahindra, and CIO of The Advisory Board Company. This 360-degree view of the healthcare ecosystem is the foundation of his advisory practice. He further shares his insights as an Executive in Residence for The Health Management Academy and Bain & Company. He lends his strategic guidance on the boards of Summa Health and Mary Crowley Cancer Research.

A sought-after thought leader, Ed is a globally recognized speaker, bestselling author, and influential podcaster. He addresses critical topics like AI, leadership, and digital transformation for audiences worldwide, including health system boards, governments and industry forums. He has authored over ten books, including two bestsellers for Mayo Clinic Press. His podcast, “DGTL Voices,” ranks in the global top 10 in its category and he maintains a significant presence across major social media platforms.

Beyond professional accolades, Ed is husband to his wife, Simran, a clinician in private practice. Together, they enjoy traveling, dancing, and exploring the world. They are the proud parents of five grown children and grandparents to five. A champion of personal resilience, Ed captains the Team USA Triathlon team and is an accomplished mountaineer, having summited four of the Seven Summits.

The Millennium Alliance is excited to announce that Timothy Youngblood, Former CISO at T-Mobile, McDonalds, Kimberly Clark & Dell, Board Member & Adjunct Professor, will keynote our Transformational CISO Assembly on August 11-12 at The Omni Barton Creek in Austin!

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About Timothy Youngblood

Timothy Youngblood is the former SVP, Chief Security Officer and Product Security Officer at T-Mobile, where he led the company’s cybersecurity organization, and previously served as CISO at McDonald’s and the first Global CISO at both Dell and Kimberly-Clark. With earlier leadership experience at KPMG, he brings over three decades of technology and cybersecurity expertise, helping organizations protect their assets, strengthen product security, and drive business growth through strategic assessment of portfolios, product roadmaps, and investment opportunities. In addition to his board roles, he is an active angel investor focused on cybersecurity and emerging technologies, recognized as the top member of Keiretsu Forum in 2024, and continues to advise innovative cybersecurity startups.

The Millennium Alliance is excited to announce that Greg van der Gaast, AI-Aware Cybersecurity Strategist, Best-selling Author of ‘What We Call Security’ & ‘Rethinking InfoSec’, Former Top Five Notorious Hacker & Security Advisor at CDW UK, will keynote our Transformational CISO Assembly Europe on April 28-29 at Leonardo Royal Hotel in Amsterdam!

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About Greg van der Gaast

Few people are better suited to speak about security than those who have broken through some of the strongest security systems in the world. As a teenager, Greg built a notorious reputation by hacking into a nuclear weapons facility, finding himself a member of the FBI’s ‘Most Wanted’ and being deemed one of the world’s Top 5 Most Infamous Hackers. He then took a step to the other side as an undercover FBI and Department of Defence operative, helping those services crack down on hacker activity.

It’s this early experience that has led to a distinguished 25-year career as an expert in cyber security. Greg is a bestselling author, keynote speaker, and leading voice on the security pillar as a Security Advisor to CDW. He’s passionate about proving that security can be done differently, in a way that brings tangible benefits to customers.

Over his years as a security expert, he’s seen fundamental problems with how security is practised and has made it his mission to see that security problems are treated as quality issues. He focuses on strategies where investment results in cumulative reductions in an organisation’s vulnerability, rather than forever scaling-up imperfect protection around it.

The Millennium Alliance is excited to announce that Dr. Jennifer Posa, Former Chief Wellbeing Officer at Central Intelligence Agency, will keynote our Transformational CHRO Assembly on June 9-10 at The Marriott Biscayne Bay in Miami!

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About Dr. Jennifer Posa

Dr. Jennifer Posa is a globally recognized leader in well-being, human performance, and organizational health, known for designing and scaling strategies that enable individuals and institutions to thrive in some of the most demanding environments. She previously served as the first-ever Chief Wellbeing Officer at the Central Intelligence Agency, where she led the development and execution of a comprehensive global well-being strategy focused on resilience, peak performance, and overall mission success. With more than three decades of experience, Dr. Posa’s work centers on redefining individual and organizational excellence through well-being, health, and human performance—empowering leaders to build high-performance cultures while safeguarding the well-being of employees and their families.

The Millennium Alliance is excited to announce that Richard Topping, Assistant Secretary of Management & Chief Financial Officer at U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, will keynote our Transformational CFO Healthcare Providers Assembly on March 4-5 at The Omni in Charlotte!

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About Richard Topping

The Honorable Richard F. Topping was appointed by President Donald J. Trump to serve as the Assistant Secretary for Management and Chief Financial Officer at the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) and confirmed by the Senate on July 24, 2025. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing the Department’s $440 billon budget as well as financial, capital asset management, and business oversight functions. In addition, he is responsible for the roll-out of VA’s new integrated financial and acquisition system.

Prior to his confirmation, he served as Chief Legal Officer for CareSource, where he led the company’s administrative operations. Mr. Topping was also President of CareSource Military & Veterans, and pioneered the company’s work to improve health and wellness outcomes for veterans, active-duty service members, and their families. Before joining CareSource, Mr. Topping was a member of Mintz’s healthcare practice representing health plans and insurers. He also played a key role in supporting the healthcare finance and innovation provisions of President Trump’s 2018 MISSION Act, which significantly improved veterans’ access to healthcare.

Earlier in his career, Mr. Topping was a trial attorney for the U.S. Department of Justice representing the Secretary of Health and Human Services. He also served as counsel at the Center for Bioethics at Brigham and Women’s Hospital and Harvard Medical School. Mr. Topping began his public service as a U.S. Army infantry officer and later as a Judge Advocate General (JAG) officer, focusing on TRICARE and health care finance.

Mr. Topping has also held key leadership roles shaping policy and innovation at the state level and in the private sector. He previously served as CEO of Cardinal Innovations Healthcare, the nation’s first Medicaid managed care plan providing capitated Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (IDD) and behavioural health services. In North Carolina, he was appointed by Governor Pat McCrory to help draft and secure passage of McCrory’s landmark 2015 Medicaid reform legislation, which improved the quality of healthcare in North Carolina and reduced costs, without expanding the state’s Medicaid program.

The Millennium Alliance is excited to announce that Nathan Tierney, Author, Former DCIO and Chief People Officer at U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, will keynote our Transformational CHRO Assembly on April 9-10 at The Grand Hyatt in Denver!

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About Nathan Tierney

Nathan Tierney is a purpose-driven leader, author, and retired U.S. Army Warrant Officer whose career spans military service, healthcare transformation, and public service. A former Navy Rescue Swimmer and Apache pilot with the 160th Special Operations Aviation Regiment, Nathan has led large-scale technology and change initiatives impacting tens of thousands of people.

Formally served as Deputy Chief Information Officer and Chief People Officer at the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, he is deeply committed to improving outcomes for veterans through values-based leadership and operational excellence. He is also an accomplished author and the creator of the children’s comic Bash the Brave, inspired by his son’s journey with Type 1 diabetes

Above all, Nathan is a husband and father who believes that strong values, perseverance, and forward momentum are the foundation of a life well lived.

Click here to purchase Nathan’s latest #1 Amazon bestseller, Rebel Leaders GSD (Get Stuff Done!).

The Millennium Alliance Announces 2026 Assemblies Calendar & Launch of Six New Event Tracks

NEW YORK – November 17, 2025 – As the new year approaches, The Millennium Alliance has officially unveiled its 2026 Assemblies Calendar, along with plans to debut six new event brands designed to meet the evolving needs of senior executives across finance, technology, marketing, and procurement. Each new Assembly will deliver a curated environment for strategic dialogue, innovation, and peer-to-peer collaboration among industry leaders: 

• CFO Payers Transformation Assembly: This Assembly will unite senior finance leaders from across the healthcare payer landscape to explore innovation in cost optimization, regulatory strategy, and value-based care.
• CFO Providers Transformation Assembly: Bringing together top financial executives from leading healthcare providers, this event will address operational efficiency, reimbursement challenges, and strategies for long-term fiscal growth in a complex healthcare environment.
• Transformational Chief Procurement Officer Assembly: Created for today’s forward-thinking CPOs, this Assembly will focus on how procurement leaders are using data, digital tools, and sustainability initiatives to drive enterprise value and competitive advantage.
• Digital Infrastructure Transformation Assembly: Designed for technology and operations executives, this program will examine the next generation of digital infrastructure. From cloud and edge computing to AI and cybersecurity powering enterprise resilience and scalability.
• Digital Commerce Transformation Assembly: This Assembly will convene senior executives leading omnichannel, e-commerce, and DTC initiatives to discuss data-driven growth, AI-powered personalization, and the future of digital customer experience.
• Transformational Chief Brand & Advertising Officer Assembly: Tailored for senior brand, media, and creative leaders, this event will explore how top advertisers are reimagining storytelling, performance marketing, and audience engagement in an era of rapid digital disruption.

“At Millennium, we’ve built our reputation on never standing still. Innovation and progress are part of our DNA,” said Alex Sobol, Co-Founder of The Millennium Alliance. “Following a landmark year of growth in 2025, we’re excited to expand our portfolio with new event brands that reflect where the market, and our members are headed. Our goal remains the same: to create meaningful spaces where the world’s top executives can connect, learn, and lead the future together.”

With the addition of these new event brands, The Millennium Alliance is building on the extraordinary momentum of 2025 and charting a bold course for an even more impactful 2026 and beyond. This strategic expansion reflects the growing global demand for Millennium’s unique brand of high-impact executive experiences, bringing together an ever-expanding community of members, partners, and thought leaders from across North America and around the world.

Click here to view the Full Assemblies Calendar.

For more information or to get in contact with The Millennium Alliance directly, contact info@mill-all.com.

About The Millennium Alliance

The Millennium Alliance is a leading technology and business educational advisory firm with the sole mission of helping to transform the digital enterprise. Through our executive education platform, peer-to-peer learning model via our senior-level Assemblies, exclusive research projects conducted with world renowned academic institutions, and our numerous digital properties, we have become a trusted source for real-world tangible learning and engagement opportunities for senior executives and their technology partners.

This all started in 2014 when our founders, Alex Sobol & Rob Davis, decided to create the most intimate, high-level & exclusive in-person and online thinktank for leaders in a wide variety of industries within both the private and public sectors: The Millennium Alliance. Since its founding, Millennium has built a strong reputation nationwide, now with thousands of engaged Members, and is a three-time honoree of the Inc. 5000’s list of fastest-growing companies. The Millennium Alliance is headquartered in Midtown Manhattan with an office in London.

Building upon its award-winning conference and executive education businesses, today, The Millennium Alliance continues to stay connected with its C-Suite Members and partners through intimate In-Person Assemblies, industry-leading Executive Education Opportunities, and by providing exclusive industry insights from the nation’s leading academics, business leaders, and technology providers via our 70+ annual events and Digital Diary Content Platform as well as the rapidly growing Millennium Live Podcast Series.

The Millennium Alliance is excited to announce that Alicia Tillman, Chief Marketing Officer at Delta Air Lines, will keynote our Transformational CMO Assembly on October 29-30 at The JW Marriott in Atlanta!

Interested in joining this Assembly? Click here to request an invite. 

About Alicia Tillman

Alicia is a dynamic C-suite leader with more than 25 years of experience in global marketing, sales, customer success, strategy, operations, and digital transformation in public and private companies, with proven success optimizing marketing’s role in the commercial achievements of businesses, including SAP where she restructured the entire marketing organization and built an ecosystem of partners and cultural influencers to scale the brand. Alicia led SAP to become one of the 20 most valuable brands in the world with its brand value increasing more than $18.5 billion under her leadership. 

With a unique mix of high-level B2B and B2C marketing and operating executive expertise and board governance, she is an agile innovator with a track record as an inspiring leader who champions her teams, leading brands through incredible periods of marketplace volatility and change, including a global pandemic. As a testament to her success, Alicia is a five-time Forbes Most Influential CMO in the World recipient, and in 2025 was inducted into the Forbes Hall of Fame.

Alicia leads with purpose and enjoys creating teams of top talent from diverse backgrounds and developing strategies that connect people and the world to make positive social change happen. She believes Delta’s people and its culture are Delta’s greatest assets, and she welcomes opportunities to mentor young talent and share #lessonslearned.

Alicia is a current board director for RainFocus, a leading event marketing technology company. She previously served as a board director and member of the nominating and governance committee for Gates Industrial Corporation, a leader in industrial and commercial manufacturing. She also served as a board trustee and chairperson of the education committee for The Hun School of Princeton. 
Alicia has a BA in Marketing and Mass Communications from Lycoming College, where she focused on International Marketing, Public Relations, and Advertising. She is also a graduate of the prestigious Chief Marketing Officer program at The Kellogg School of Management. In May 2023, Alicia was awarded an honorary Doctorate Degree from her alma mater Lycoming College for her exemplary contributions to business and society.