Executive Event

Journey to Generative AI

October 16, 2024 - Detroit, MI

Visionaries

Prathames Nimkar Snowflake
Prathamesh Nimkar

Senior Data Cloud Architect

Snowflake

Custom Speaker

Prathamesh comes with over a decade of experience in the data engineering and analytics space. He now works as a Senior Data Cloud Architect supporting partners on all things Snowflake. He also designs enterprise architecture for customers, builds automotive & manufacturing solutions and applications, and contributes to thought leadership in the data space.

Jordan Tauriainen AWS
Jordan Tauriainen

AWS Automotive Partner Strategy Lead

AWS

Custom Speaker

Jordan Tauriainen is the Head of Digital Customer Experience and Connected Mobility Partner Strategy for AWS’ Automotive & Manufacturing Team. He is responsible for identifying and strategically partnering with leading companies to solve customer problems, create new industry solutions, and accelerate cloud-based digital transformation. He has over a decade of experience in sales and marketing, aftermarket and service, and data and analytics workstreams. Jordan holds a Bachelor and Master of Business Administration and has multiple cloud certifications from both AWS and Microsoft Azure.

Pete McEvoy DXC Technology
Pete McEvoy

Head of Data and AI for the Americas

DXC Technology

Custom Speaker

Pete McEvoy has 30 years of experience as a technology executive for manufacturing, financial services, and professional services organizations. He has been a top technologist at the world’s largest hedge fund and services organization. Pete leads DXCs data and AI practice for the Americas.

October 16, 2024

Agenda

All times Eastern Time

8:30 AM-9:20 AM

Welcome & Registration


9:20 AM-9:30 AM

Opening Remarks


9:30 AM-9:50 AM

Generative AI Adoption Trends and Key Use Cases

Achieving success with generative AI requires a modern data strategy focused on aligning mindset, people/process, and technology. Customers will learn key elements of an effective data strategy, including a customer-centric mindset, empowered teams, and a scalable data architecture enabled by cloud services like AWS Bedrock and other AWS generative AI offerings to fuel secure and governed generative AI applications. By building these foundational capabilities, organizations can harness the power of generative AI to create business value.


9:50 AM-10:05 AM

Networking Break



10:45 AM-11:40 AM

Navigating the Generative AI Landscape

Let's explore the transformative potential of Generative AI, guided by insights from cloud experts and industry leaders. We'll delve into real-world examples of AI innovations, strategies for C-level executives to integrate AI successfully, and best practices for enhancing customer experiences and driving business growth. Our discussion will also cover the most anticipated advancements in Generative AI over the next 12-24 months and their potential impact on businesses. Additionally, we'll address the ethical and regulatory considerations surrounding AI use, and examine the build vs. buy decisions executives face when choosing AI solutions.


11:45 AM-1:00 PM

Executive Roundtable Lunch


1:00 PM-1:30 PM

Closing Remarks & Networking


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