FutureIT | NYC: Agenda

All times listed on the agenda are Eastern Standard Time.

Thursday, November 21

10:30 - 10:40am
Welcome to Your FutureIT

Setting the stage for the program, we unpack the theme of AI, Data and Tech Leadership: Finding Business Value from Emerging Tech Innovations.

Host
Beth Kormanik Event Content Director Foundry, an IDG Inc. company
10:40 - 11:10am
How a Broadway Playwright Thinks About AI

Ayad Akhtar is a Pulitzer- and Tony-winning playwright whose latest work explores AI. Opening this fall, McNeal stars Robert Downey Jr. in his Broadway debut. Akhtar will share his inspiration for the show as well as his perspective on AI and other technologies from an ethical and a human-progress perspective. The conversation will leave listeners thinking about the potential effects of their work and their roles as developers and guardians of this new technology.

Speaker
Ayad Akhtar Author
11:10 - 11:30am
Guided Networking

Build professional connections during this lightly structured networking time.

11:30 - 11:55am
How CIOs Can Help Drive First-Mover Advantage

In an environment of GenAI-influenced innovation, what can a CIO do position a company to gain an edge and sustain it? In this lively discussion, Dan Roberts and leading CIOs will cover key topics such as how to build a data-centric culture; how to sell your vision up and down the organization; how to win over and engage middle management; and how to deliver a customer-centric model and remain agile.

Speaker
Ghada Ijam System CIO Federal Reserve System
Moderator
Dan Roberts Host Tech Whisperers Podcast; CEO, Ouellette & Associates
11:55 -12:15pm
Using AI to Enhance Customer and Employee Journeys

AI will delineate a new class of business “winners and losers” as intelligent systems differentiate customer and employee experiences.  The ability to deliver instant answers and assistance to customers is mandatory.  This informative discussion will give you the details on how to produce tangible results and empower both customers and employees. We’ll discuss how AI tools and smart agents can optimize human interactions for professionals across sales, marketing, and customer service.  Panelists will address the challenges to be aware of in the strategic deployment of these technologies and steps to take to ensure they deliver expected value.

12:15 - 12:25pm
How to Power Application Development Success: A Modern Platform Supercharges Collaboration Between Dev Teams and User Departments

The ability to complete applications and POCs depends on effective collaboration between development and the departments that will be using the application.  During this fireside chat, we’ll examine how a modern technology platform makes that happen.  We’ll focus on how one solution can bring these two together, how to more quickly and efficiently deliver POCs or minimally viable designs, and how it supports simpler modifications and delivery of enhanced versions.

12:25 - 12:55pm
Hot Topic Discussion Groups

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.

The Power of AI for Converting Unstructured Data to Structured with Iron Mountain

Enhancing Customer and Employee Experiences with AI Integration with RingCentral

How to Get Your Proof of Concept Done 60% Faster with Pipefy

Close the IT Skill Gap Quicker with Experiential Learning with Skillable

12:55 - 1:55pm
Lunch and Exhibits

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.

1:55 - 2:20pm
Harnessing Emerging Technologies: An Inside Look on Efficiency Optimization

The most effective IT leaders stay ahead of the technology curve to drive efficiency and innovation. That’s exactly what’s happening at Paramount under the leadership of Laksh Nathan, executive vice president and Chief Information Officer. Join us for an engaging conversation in which Nathan will share how the entertainment giant uses emerging technologies – specifically cloud and AI – to streamline operations, integrate automation, and boost productivity.

Speaker
Laksh Nathan Chief Information Officer Paramount
2:20 - 2:40pm
Leveraging AI for Data Insights and Decision Making

The power of AI to convert data’s potential to realize business goals and make critical decisions across an enterprise is immense. With the proliferation of data and its many sources, it’s essential that organizations have confidence in their data. Learn how AI agents or co-pilots can act as intelligent assistants for ensuring trustworthy results for various job functions.

Speaker
Matt Jennings Senior Vice President of Global Sales & Strategic Partnerships, Digital Business Iron Mountain
2:40 - 3:10pm
Hot Topic Discussion Groups

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.

3:10 - 3:30pm
Networking Break

Enjoy some snacks in our exhibit area. Visit our sponsors to learn how their solutions can help you overcome your latest challenges.

3:30 - 3:55pm
AI in Action: Scaling Up for Sustainable Impact

Looking for answers on transitioning AI pilots into business-transforming initiatives? Join us to learn from tech leaders who have navigated the challenges and reaped the rewards of scaling up AI for sustainable impact. Hear real-world case studies showcasing successful AI implementations and their tangible benefits; best practices for moving beyond pilots and achieving widespread AI adoption; leadership strategies for driving AI initiatives throughout your organization; and Lessons learned from overcoming common hurdles in AI scaling.

Speaker
Srini Gudipati CIO ReWorld Waste
3:55 - 4:15pm
Unlocking Potential: Sponsor Keynote

Navigate the future with data-driven insights. Explore emerging tech that’s reshaping industries.

4:15 - 4:30pm
Fireside Chat

Take a listen to this fireside chat run by our partner subject matter experts.

4:30 - 4:55pm
Unlocking Enterprise Innovation: Navigating the Open Model Landscape

Businesses are planning to use open foundation models for more than 60 percent of GenAI use cases, according to IDC survey data, because open models provide faster access to innovation, better cost effectiveness and transparency, and greater flexibility for customizing the model to their needs.

Speaker
Michele Rosen Research Manager, Open GenAI, LLMs, and the Evolving Open Source Ecosystem IDC
5:00 - 5:30pm
Networking Reception

Wrap up the day with refreshments while making some final connections to complete your event experience.