FutureIT Los Angeles 2025 Agenda
All times listed on the agenda are Pacific Standard Time.
This event is a one-day, in-person, live event
This event will run from 10:30 AM – 5:00 PM, with lunch and refreshments provided throughout the day!
Thursday, May 15
Setting the stage for the program, we’ll provide an overview of the strategic insights you will find throughout the day in case study presentations, along with tech trends focused on emerging tech use cases.
The journey to exponential growth requires minding the gaps between your new journey and the incremental “defaults” of your organization. First, we’ll explore what ‘exponential’ really means in practice. How do we create room for exponential innovation while still making progress on incremental innovation? How do we create room for exponential innovation while still making progress on incremental innovation? Learn how to transform communications around four key gaps—in vision, expectations, accountability and resources—to ensure your exponential projects aren’t blocked by incremental thinking.
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Build professional connections during this stress-free networking time. Keynote speaker MJ Petroni will join you during this time to network and answer questions.
This session will delve into practical applications of AI, including personalized interactions, predictive analytics, and intelligent automation, to streamline customer journeys and improve satisfaction. Learn from real-world examples and gain strategies for integrating AI-driven solutions while maintaining a human-centric approach. Equip your organization with the tools to exceed customer expectations in an increasingly digital world.
IT leaders are under pressure to drive innovation across AI, automation, analytics, cloud, cybersecurity, and more—while proving every initiative delivers tangible ROI. The challenge isn’t deploying new tech; it’s aligning it with what the business actually needs. This session reveals how forward-thinking CIOs and IT executives connect IT strategy to business outcomes through smart prioritization, scenario planning, and agile execution. Learn how to shift from reactive spending to intentional investing, ensuring your IT organization becomes a true driver of growth, resilience, and competitive edge.
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This Q&A session will delve into the difference between on-device and cloud-based AI, with a particular emphasis on productivity. The key is to create the best possible AI experience for PC users. We’ll talk about AI as a “team sport,” and how to work with business partners, such as Lenovo’s partner, Microsoft. A key topic we’ll touch upon: the connection between on-device AI and both security and privacy.
Pull up a chair and enjoy lunch with your new contacts! Plus meet our sponsors and learn how their solutions can help you overcome your latest challenges.
In today’s fast-paced digital landscape, IT executives are uniquely positioned to lead transformative change. This session will explore actionable strategies for fostering a culture of innovation, leveraging emerging technologies, and aligning digital initiatives with business goals. Gain insights from industry leaders on overcoming common roadblocks, scaling innovation across the enterprise, and delivering measurable value in a competitive market. Join us to uncover the tools and frameworks you need to drive impactful digital innovation in your organization.
Join a discussion topic that best meets your needs. Facilitated by our partner subject matter experts, take a deep-dive into ideas, common questions, and proven solutions in an interactive, peer-sharing environment.
Balancing Urgency with Long-Term Vision, hosted by Planview
Managing the Surge in AI Demand for the Enterprise, hosted by AI Collaborator Inc.
Solving the Fastest-Growing Waste Crisis of Every IT Department without Breaking Anything, hosted by Human-I-T
Exploring the Keys to Employee Productivity: From the Cloud to the Desktop—with the Power of AI PCs, hosted by Lenovo + Microsoft
Enjoy some snacks in our exhibit area. Visit our sponsors to learn how their solutions can help you overcome your latest challenges.
As businesses operationalize intelligent experiences, they must return to foundational principles — enhancing employee skills, ensuring data integrity, and establishing robust AI governance. Only then can they mature from AI experimentation and become an AI-fueled business that delivers reimagined, autonomous experiences. Ushering in a new era of intelligent, empathetic experiences will require organizations to blend human insight with AI capabilities. This presentation provides predictions, the expected IT and business impact of each prediction, and guidance to help you make the right decisions for your organization.
Wrap up the day with refreshments while making some final connections to complete your event experience. Enter for your chance to win a Lenovo ThinkPad X9 14 Aura Edition Intel (14ʺ) by visiting the Lenovo + Microsoft booth.
Sponsored by Lenovo + Microsoft