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8:00am EDT
Women in AI Breakfast presented by Enterprise Technology Association and Sama
Wednesday June 11, 2025 8:00am - 9:45am EDT
Speakers 
CEO, Cincy AI for Humans
We are a digital and AI agency serving B2B clients.
CEO, Enterprise Technology Association, Cincy AI Week
VP, Enterprise Technology Association
Strategist | Start-Ups | AI | SaaS | B2B Founder | Cyber| Swiss Army Knife of Scale| Business Development | Product Marketing | CX | Ops | Risk Management| Scuba Diver | Cocktail Connoisseur | Foodie | Music Lover
CEO, Sama
Wendy Gonzalez is the CEO of Sama, which is a leader in providing high-quality training data to power AI technology and is used by leading technology companies such as Walmart, MSFT, GM, and Getty. Under Wendy’s leadership, Sama has placed on the Inc. 5000 list as one of America's...
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Sama is a leading provider of high-quality training data that powers the world’s most advanced AI models. Trusted by global innovators like Walmart, Google, NVIDIA, GM, and Getty, Sama delivers accurate, ethical, and scalable data solutions for computer vision and machine learning.Under...
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9:00am EDT
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10:15am EDT
Keynote Speaker: AI Agents in Action: Orchestrating Revenue Across the Modern Buyer Journey
Wednesday June 11, 2025 10:15am - 10:30am EDT
Speakers 
CEO, Scheduler AI
Maddie Bell is the CEO and Co-Founder of SchedulerAI, where she’s spent the past three years building patented AI agents that have generated millions in GTM pipeline value. A former Procter & Gamble brand leader, Maddie brings strategic rigor from managing billion-dollar brands...
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Looking to connect quickly and seamlessly with prospects, clients, partners, and teams? Scheduler AI is an AI appointment setter that instantly books your meetings and safeguard your show rates. Scheduler integrates directly into your CRM, webforms, and chats to coordinate meeting...
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10:30am EDT
11:00am EDT
Featured Fireside: AI as Strategy, Not Just a Tool: What That Really Means
Wednesday June 11, 2025 11:00am - 11:20am EDT
Speakers 
Innovation, Fifth Third & Cintrifuse Executive in Residence
Nate Sowder is at Fifth Third Bank, where he's an AI adoption strategist and connects startups, enterprises, and universities to accelerate emerging tech. He also serves as an Executive in Residence at Cintrifuse and an Entrepreneur in Residence at The Entrepreneurs Center in Dayton...
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Managing Director, Financial Services, JobsOhio
CIO, Thompson Hine LLP
As Chief Information Officer, Matt oversees the firm’s information technology staff and resources, including AI and analytics, business applications, hardware infrastructure, litigation support, telecommunications and user support. He is responsible for deploying technology solutions...
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Crafting Cinematic Stories Through Generations of MasteryAt Forge Film Studios, our journey is built on a foundation of passion, precision, and a relentless pursuit of storytelling mastery. What began as a small team with big dreams has evolved into a full-scale production house...
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11:30am EDT
Dewey's Pizza Lunch and Learn Laying the Groundwork: Turning Raw Data into AI Readiness
Wednesday June 11, 2025 11:30am - 12:15pm EDT
Speakers 
Founding Partner | Head of AI & Data Sciences, Orchard + Viridity Technologies
I’m the co-founder of Orchard Digital Marketing and Viridity Technologies, where I focus on building AI-powered ecosystems and digital solutions that help businesses grow smarter. My work sits at the intersection of strategy, technology, and creativity—helping organizations unlock...
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Lead Optimization Architect, Fifth Third Bank
CEO, Seven Hills Technology
Brian Adams is the CEO of Seven Hills Technology, where he brings a unique blend of technical expertise and leadership to the table. With roots as a software developer and a deep love for crafting great digital products, Brian thrives at the intersection of technology and business...
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Seven Hills Technology is a software product agency based in Cincinnati, Ohio. We help companies design, build, and launch digital products that solve real problems and create measurable impact. Our team blends strategy, design, and engineering in a collaborative, hands-on way, working...
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11:30am EDT
Lunch and Learn: AI Governance, Data Security, and Model Indemnification, protecting your IP
Wednesday June 11, 2025 11:30am - 12:15pm EDT
Speakers
Sponsors 
ASB Resources has spent the last 20 years consulting Fortune 500 companies and transforming organizations in private and government sectors by offering solutions in the areas of data analytics, business intelligence, cloud computing, regulatory and management reporting, and project...
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Wednesday June 11, 2025 11:30am - 12:15pm
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Somerhaus Events Venue
1415 Republic St, Cincinnati, OH 45202, USA
11:30am EDT
11:30am EDT
11:30am EDT
12:15pm EDT
Featured Fireside: Mastering Enterprise Data for AI Excellence
Wednesday June 11, 2025 12:15pm - 12:35pm EDT
Speakers 
AVP, Modern Data Strategy, Fifth Third Bank
Flavia Saldanha is a modern data strategist and award-winning data architect with over 15 years of experience driving AI-powered transformation in banking and beyond. As Assistant Vice President and Consulting Data Engineer at Fifth Third Bank, she leads enterprise data initiatives...
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Slalom is a fiercely human business and technology consulting company that leads with outcomes to bring more value, in all ways, always. We team with leaders who expect more. So we bring more. From strategy through delivery, our agile teams across 53 offices in 12 countries collaborate...
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12:15pm EDT
Featured Fireside: Data Leakage, Hallucinations, and Other Nightmares: Debugging AI Systems
Wednesday June 11, 2025 12:15pm - 1:00pm EDT
Speakers 
VP, Quant Analytics Manager, JP Morgan Chase
A recognized leader at the intersection of artificial intelligence, policy, and financial technology, I contribute to shaping the future of responsible AI as a Senior Member of the IEEE Committee. With a track record as a keynote speaker, scholarly author, and hackathon judge, I bring...
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Director Data and AI, Microsoft
Chris Carper is a Director of Retail and CPG Customer Success for the MicrosoftCorporation where he leads a team of Solution Architects to build Data, Analytics,and Artificial Intelligence solutions for Retail and CPG customers in North America,running on Microsoft’s Azure Cloud...
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About SogetiPart of the Capgemini Group, Sogeti makes business value through technology for organizations that need to implement innovation at speed and want a local partner with global scale. With a hands-on culture and close proximity to its clients, Sogeti implements solutions...
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12:15pm EDT
Panel: AI-Ready Teams: Upskilling the Workforce for What’s Next
Wednesday June 11, 2025 12:15pm - 1:00pm EDT
Speakers 
Director, Northern Kentucky University
Data Engineer, Alliance Berstein
I am a Data and AI Engineer with 15 years of experience in software development, data engineering and AI, with a focus on generative AI. For the past nine years, I have been working at Alliance Bernstein, building data-driven solutions and optimizing AI applications. My expertise...
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Strategic HR | Org Development | Talent Development, FOCUS Consulting
Benjamin McCall, FOCUS Consulting a Consultant, Speaker and practitioner in HR, Business Strategy and Organizational Performance serving organizations in the US and globally. FOCUS Consulting partners with Fortune 500's from Financial Services, Education, Healthcare, Startup, Military...
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Professor & Co-Founder, Miami University & Lyceum AI
Nexigen is one of the Cincinnati area's largest IT service and cybersecurity firms specializing in providing enterprise IT resources for small and medium businesses. No other IT services firm in the Cincinnati area can touch our experience, customer service, or ability to deliver...
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12:15pm EDT
Panel: Exploring Enterprise AI Use Cases
Wednesday June 11, 2025 12:15pm - 1:00pm EDT
Speakers 
Dev, Big Kitty Labs
Morgan Koth, Big Kitty Labs, is a visionary leader and entrepreneur with over 20 years of experience driving startups and technology ventures from inception to growth. Currently serving as the Business Development and Relationship Manager at Big Kitty Labs, Morgan is instrumental...
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Chief AI Officer, Syrv
As the Chief Artificial Intelligence Officer at SYRV, Jarrod Anderson is a visionary and transformative leader in AI. With over three decades of experience, he has led AI teams at multiple Fortune 50 companies. Now dedicated to cutting-edge AI Agents and Agentic systems, Jarrod pushes...
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Sr. Member of Technical Staff, Salesforce
Srinivas Chippagiri is a highly skilled software engineering leader with several of experience in cloud computing, distributed systems, virtualization, and AI/ML-applications across multiple industries, including telecommunications, healthcare, energy, and CRM software. He is currently...
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Claro Enterprise Solutions, a subsidiary of América Móvil, is a global integrator with over 20 years of experience and your partner for managing secure-by-design cybersecurity and information technology solutions adapted to your business requirements. Choose Claro and scale your...
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Wednesday June 11, 2025 12:15pm - 1:00pm
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Somerhaus Events Venue
1415 Republic St, Cincinnati, OH 45202, USA
12:15pm EDT
Panel: Smarter, Faster, Cheaper: Driving ROI with AI Marketing Tools
Wednesday June 11, 2025 12:15pm - 1:00pm EDT
Speakers
Founding Partner | Head of AI & Data Sciences, Orchard + Viridity Technologies
I’m the co-founder of Orchard Digital Marketing and Viridity Technologies, where I focus on building AI-powered ecosystems and digital solutions that help businesses grow smarter. My work sits at the intersection of strategy, technology, and creativity—helping organizations unlock...
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Founder, AI Strategist & Consultant, Mapping Your Marketing & AI
Greg Goshorn teaches business owners and teams how to integrate AI into daily operations to save time, boost productivity, and unlock smarter decision-making. Known for his real-world, jargon-free approach, Greg specializes in private AI training, secure GPT customization, and strategic...
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Founder and Principal Consultant, Keene Lane Co.
Katy Keene is a marketing operations strategist, Canva Agency Partner, HubSpot Partner and trusted AI Educator who helps businesses streamline marketing systems, integrate AI and automation with intention, and maintain brand consistency across teams. As the founder of Keene Lane Co...
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MarTech / AITech Consultant | Business Owner | Content Creator
I have a diverse background fueled by passion for both healthy lifestyle and innovative technologies. With over three decades of experience, I’ve concentrated on staying ahead of the curve in marketing, advertising and AI technologies. I pride myself on understanding, translating...
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12:35pm EDT
Featured Speaker
Wednesday June 11, 2025 12:35pm - 12:45pm EDT
Speakers 
Sr. Director of AI & Analytics, CBTS
With two decades of experience delivering analytic solutions to enterprises across various industries, Justin Grieshop is a seasoned analytic executive renowned for his innovation, servant leadership, and strategic outcomes. A Harvard graduate, Justin excels in building data-driven...
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CBTS (#43 CRN Solution Provider 500) serves enterprise and midmarket clients in all industries across North America. We combine deep technical expertise with a full suite of flexible technology solutions—including Application Modernization, Managed Hybrid Cloud, Cybersecurity, Digital...
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12:45pm EDT
Panel: Exploring AI Readiness - From Data and Systems to People and Security
Wednesday June 11, 2025 12:45pm - 1:30pm EDT
Speakers 
Director of Business and Technical Operations, Tyrannosaurus Tech
I am the Director of Business and Technical Operations at Tyrannosaurus Tech, where I lead AI strategy for both internal operations and client offerings.As an entrepreneur and business strategist, I have 10+ years of experience leading technical teams and building SaaS products for...
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Director, Data Science, 84.51
I'm the Director of Data Science at 84.51°, where I lead efforts to turn Kroger’s rich first-party data into AI-driven strategies for personalized marketing and real-time optimization. My focus is on connecting advanced data science with business needs to drive precise targeting...
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At Allventa, we specialize in transforming enterprises through cutting-edge AI and automation solutions integrated with Microsoft 365. Founded by experienced industry professionals, our mission is to empower C-level executives in Fortune 5000 companies with innovative, high-impact...
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1:00pm EDT
Panel: AI-Powered DevOps: Redefining Efficiency, Accuracy, and Agility
Wednesday June 11, 2025 1:00pm - 1:45pm EDT
Speakers 
CEO, Qualz AI
Qualz.ai revolutionizes qualitative research by reducing research time by up to 90% without compromising on quality and scientific rigor, making it both efficient and affordable. Our AI-based platform seamlessly transforms raw data from surveys, interviews, and other sources into...
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Founder, CEO, Veritas Automata
Founder and Chief Executive Officer at Veritas Automata since July 2020, Ben has been at the forefront of driving cutting-edge solutions in automation technology, steering the company through rapid growth and technological evolution.With a humble approach to leadership and a relentless...
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National Offer Leader / Solutions Architect, Sogeti
I am a seasoned professional with nearly two decades of experience delivering quality software and solutions. I am also Co-organizer of the https://m365chicago.com virtual conference as well as the co-host of the online (light) blue collar video blog/podcast http://www.cloudtalkshow.com...
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Columbus, Ohio based software company founded in 2009 specializing in mobile app development, web development, AI integration and product strategy.
1:00pm EDT
Breakout: From Prompt to Product: Applying Real-World AI Tools in Software Development
Wednesday June 11, 2025 1:00pm - 1:45pm EDT
Speakers
CEO, Seven Hills Technology
Brian Adams is the CEO of Seven Hills Technology, where he brings a unique blend of technical expertise and leadership to the table. With roots as a software developer and a deep love for crafting great digital products, Brian thrives at the intersection of technology and business...
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CTO, Seven Hills Technology
We build web and mobile software for companies as they grow with software. Always interested in talking about security, and data analytics.
Seven Hills Technology is a software product agency based in Cincinnati, Ohio. We help companies design, build, and launch digital products that solve real problems and create measurable impact. Our team blends strategy, design, and engineering in a collaborative, hands-on way, working...
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1:00pm EDT
Panel: AI for Sales and Revenue Generation
Wednesday June 11, 2025 1:00pm - 1:45pm EDT
Speakers
CEO, Scheduler AI
Maddie Bell is the CEO and Co-Founder of SchedulerAI, where she’s spent the past three years building patented AI agents that have generated millions in GTM pipeline value. A former Procter & Gamble brand leader, Maddie brings strategic rigor from managing billion-dollar brands...
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Owner and Senior Marketing Consultant, Painted Bread Marketing
Sales & Business Strategy Consultant, The Bold B
I help growing businesses stop flying blind and start scaling smart—with AI tools that work in the trenches. As a sales and business strategy consultant, I partner with teams that are too big to wing it but not big enough for a full C-suite. From building metrics that drive accountability...
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Partner/Chief Growth Officer, Seven Hills Technology
Helping Companies Tackle Complex Technology Challenges & Build Outstanding Software Products
Owner, Brandnovus.com
Ellen Craven: Brand Strategy, Design and Innovation Leader. I believe brands aren’t accidental, they’re engineered. I’ve spent 30 years in strategy, insights, design, and innovation, helping brands like Intel, P&G, Lockhead Martin, Kraft Foods, Illinois Health Alliance, Philips...
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Seven Hills Technology is a software product agency based in Cincinnati, Ohio. We help companies design, build, and launch digital products that solve real problems and create measurable impact. Our team blends strategy, design, and engineering in a collaborative, hands-on way, working...
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1:00pm EDT
PANEL: AI in Banking, Insurance, and Finance: What's Now? What's Next?
Wednesday June 11, 2025 1:00pm - 1:45pm EDT
Speakers 
Federal Home Loan Bank Of Cincinnati
Madhavi Najana is an award winning, trailblazing leader in AI, currently working at Federal Home Loan Bank of Cincinnati, USA, with over 19 years of experience in Software engineering. She is a Strategic AI Advisory Board member for Ashland University, Ohio State Ambassador for Women...
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Senior Technology Leader| Digital Transformation| Intelligent Automation| AI/ML | Cloud & Data Engineering | Advisory Board Member| Servant Leadership, Fifth Third Bank
Senior Manager Technology Consulting, EY
With over 17 years of extensive experience in insurance technology, Srinath has adeptly transitioned through various roles — from Technical Lead to Product Manager to Engineering Manager — successfully leading technology teams across multiple regions and time zones. His career...
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Managing Director, Financial Services, JobsOhio
JobsOhio, the state’s unique private economic development corporation, acts as a catalyst for high-growth business investments and job creation that are helping propel the state’s ingenuity and ambitions forward. Founded 14 years ago, JobsOhio is a first-of-its-kind, state-authorized...
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Wednesday June 11, 2025 1:00pm - 1:45pm
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Somerhaus Events Venue
1415 Republic St, Cincinnati, OH 45202, USA
1:30pm EDT
Panel: Rewriting the Roadmap: How AI Reshapes Business Strategy in Real Time
Wednesday June 11, 2025 1:30pm - 2:15pm EDT
Speakers
Innovation, Fifth Third & Cintrifuse Executive in Residence
Nate Sowder is at Fifth Third Bank, where he's an AI adoption strategist and connects startups, enterprises, and universities to accelerate emerging tech. He also serves as an Executive in Residence at Cintrifuse and an Entrepreneur in Residence at The Entrepreneurs Center in Dayton...
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CIO, Nexigen
Mark is the Chief Information Officer at Nexigen, leading the IT security practice. He has vast experience in results-driven environments spanning multiple industries, organizational sizes, and technologies. A key aspect to Mark’s success is bringing people, process, and technology...
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Data Scientist III, FedEx
Learning Experience Manager, AlignAI
Kristy Wedel, Learning Experience Manager at AlignAI, has over 15 years of experience in developing and democratizing analytics solutions that drive transparency and efficiency across various industries including healthcare, banking and government. At the forefront of AI adoption...
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1:45pm EDT
1:45pm EDT
Featured Workshop: Building AI Agents for Sales & Marketing Automation
Wednesday June 11, 2025 1:45pm - 2:30pm EDT
Speakers
CEO, Scheduler AI
Maddie Bell is the CEO and Co-Founder of SchedulerAI, where she’s spent the past three years building patented AI agents that have generated millions in GTM pipeline value. A former Procter & Gamble brand leader, Maddie brings strategic rigor from managing billion-dollar brands...
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Looking to connect quickly and seamlessly with prospects, clients, partners, and teams? Scheduler AI is an AI appointment setter that instantly books your meetings and safeguard your show rates. Scheduler integrates directly into your CRM, webforms, and chats to coordinate meeting...
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1:45pm EDT
PANEL: AI in Healthcare and Medicine: Improving Outcomes for People and Systems
Wednesday June 11, 2025 1:45pm - 2:30pm EDT
Speakers PS
Click Therapeutics, Group Product Manager
Asst Professor, University of Cincinnati
Zag ElSayed (Dr. Zag). He received his B.S. and M.S. with Distinction degree of Honor from Alexandria University in 2005. He got his second M.Sc. and Ph.D. in Computer Engineering from UL at Lafayette in 2016; he worked as a research engineer and IT consultant in Africa, Europe, and...
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Founder & CEO, OKTO Strategic Advisors
Senior healthcare leader and advisor to start-up companies and established healthcare organizations working to leverage technology and consumer insights to transform healthcare.
Compliance Pharmacist, Cincinnati Children’s
PhD in NeuroScience and Pediatric Pharmacist at Cincinnati Children’s Medical center. Founder and Owner of AEBImportsLLC.
Technical Leader - AI, HCLTech, USA
Santosh Kumar is a seasoned AI/ML Technical Leader with over 15 years of experience driving innovative solutions across healthcare, insurance, and enterprise systems. He currently leads cutting-edge initiatives in Generative AI, with a focus on clinical decision support, smart claims...
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Wednesday June 11, 2025 1:45pm - 2:30pm
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Somerhaus Events Venue
1415 Republic St, Cincinnati, OH 45202, USA
1:45pm EDT
Panel: Building the AI Stack: Data, Models, and Infrastructure That Scale
Wednesday June 11, 2025 1:45pm - 2:30pm EDT
Speakers 
CTO, Nexigen
Chris Hensley is Nexigen's Chief Technology Officer and been with the organization since 2017. As CTO, Chris is responsible for Nexigen's overall technology strategy and to drive new client initiatives. Prior to joining Nexigen, Chris has worked in the Technology Services industry...
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Owens63
Joe Owens is an experienced Enterprise Architect and Product Management professional with a deep technical foundation in artificial intelligence, machine learning, and data analytics. He helps organizations harness data to drive intelligent decision-making and scalable performance...
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Vice President, US Bancorp
Principal / CTO, Fairwind Technologies
Hands-on AI & technology consultant and Fractional CTO, helping startups, SMBs, and growth-stage companies bridge the gap between vision and execution.With 25+ years of experience in AI, Healthcare, SaaS, and Enterprise Innovation, I partner with founders and executive teams to...
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Senior Director, Predictive Analytics & Data Science, CareSource
Advanced analytics manager, Cummins
I'm a data and AI leader with 12+ years of experience solving real-world problems across supply chain, marketing, and enterprise systems. I currently lead advanced analytics at Cummins and enjoy applying machine learning to improve business outcomes. Outside of work, I mentor aspiring...
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2:15pm EDT
Panel: AI + ROI: Real Use Cases That Moved the Needle
Wednesday June 11, 2025 2:15pm - 3:00pm EDT
Speakers 
CEO, Brain-CA Technologies
Steve Brunker serves as CEO at Brain-CA Technologies, a firm bringing to market a fundamentally different computer architecture built specifically for AI applications. He has over 30 years of IT leadership experience, having served as CIO at Hillman Solutions and LSI Industries. His...
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Director Cloud Solution Architecture - Data & AI, Microsoft
Matt Wenning is Director of Cloud Solution Architecture, Data & AI at Microsoft, where he leads a team of architects focused on designing and deploying enterprise-scale AI and analytics solutions for customers. With a strong foundation in data strategy and cloud architecture, Matt...
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Lead Data and AI Strategist, LBMC
CEO, Big Orange Marketing
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Lead-Gen Revenue Engine campaign offering...
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2:30pm EDT
Building Better Agents for Real-World Innovation
Wednesday June 11, 2025 2:30pm - 3:00pm EDT
Speakers 
Founder| Innovation, Artificial Intelligence, InnovationAcceleration.ai
Matthew Sias is the founder of InnovationAcceleration.ai, a forward-thinking company dedicated to advancing creativity and innovation through AI-powered tools. With a rich history of R&D and Innovation at The Kroger Co, and a strong educational foundation from the University of Cincinnati's...
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2:30pm EDT
Transforming Security with AI Powered Video Analytics
Wednesday June 11, 2025 2:30pm - 3:00pm EDT
Speakers
Sponsors
Claro Enterprise Solutions, a subsidiary of América Móvil, is a global integrator with over 20 years of experience and your partner for managing secure-by-design cybersecurity and information technology solutions adapted to your business requirements. Choose Claro and scale your...
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2:30pm EDT
Soul + Signal: Crafting Story in the Age of AI
Wednesday June 11, 2025 2:30pm - 3:00pm EDT
Speakers
Sponsors
Crafting Cinematic Stories Through Generations of MasteryAt Forge Film Studios, our journey is built on a foundation of passion, precision, and a relentless pursuit of storytelling mastery. What began as a small team with big dreams has evolved into a full-scale production house...
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