Upcoming Events - RSVP to Attend - Invite Required.
Upcoming Events - RSVP to Attend - Invite Required.
December 10
In person - Invite Required
Remaking Fast Food with AI: McDonald's Strategic Deployment of Generative AI - with McDonald’s
Join us in person at Technexus Venture Collaborative for an illuminating session where we delve into the transformative integration of Generative AI within McDonald's operations. Discover how this global fast-food leader has effectively harnessed cutting-edge AI technologies to revolutionize customer engagement, streamline operational efficiency, and drive substantial growth.
Speaker: Michelle Gansle, Chief Data, Analytics & AI Officer, McDonald’s
Past Events
August 20
Cancelled—check back for rescheduled date.
Harnessing Generative AI for Enterprise Growth - with Intel
In an era where artificial intelligence (AI) is no longer a futuristic concept but an ever-present reality, enterprises are seeking to leverage Generative AI (Gen-AI) to drive innovation and maintain a competitive advantage.
Speaker: Tony Toulouse, Vice President - IT Architecture and Infrastructure Services, Intel
July 16
Optimizing Data Supply Chains from End-to-End - with Morningstar
Morningstar is one of the world’s leading providers of financial data. In this fireside chat, we will discuss some of the ways that Morningstar is pursuing a human-powered and AI-enabled data mesh operating model.
Speaker: Lee Davidson, Chief Data & Analytic Officer, Morningstar
June 4
Generative AI in Retail: Real-Life Examples and Best Practices - with Microsoft
Retailers are at a crucial turning point in today's fast-paced world of technological advancements. The introduction of generative AI presents an exciting opportunity to transform the retail industry by achieving better business outcomes and improving productivity across the board, from shopping experiences to store associate workflows and supply chain operations.
Speaker: Mike Edmonds, Sr. Director of Strategy, Global Retail, Consumer Goods & Gaming Industries, Microsoft
May 14
Implementing GenAI: Blueprint for Business Transformation - with McKinsey & Co.
Discover the transformative power of AI as we delve into the success stories of companies that have revolutionized aspects of their business through cutting-edge AI applications.
Speaker: Mani Gopalakrishnan, McKinsey & Company
September 10
Real-world Examples of Implementing Generative AI at Scale - with Databricks (Sponsor: West Monroe)
In this session, we'll explore real-world examples of how Databricks has assisted organizations in deploying Generative AI at scale. The event is sponsored by West Monroe and hosted at their Chicago HQ office.
Speaker: Franco Patano, Global Product Specialist, Databricks
October 15
Virtual - Invite Required
Revolutionizing Business Ops with Generative AI: Exploring HR, Procurement, and Customer Support Solutions at Scale - with IBM
In this session, we will explore how companies use Generative AI at scale to enhance their business operations.
Speaker: Madison Gooch, Vice President, watsonx, IBM
November 11
In person: Chicago Cut Steakhouse
The Brave New World of Data and AI - A Fireside Chat for VC and Startup Leaders with Databricks
Gain exclusive insights into Databricks' strategic vision for AI innovation, discover emerging trends shaping the future of technology investment and hear more about how Databricks works with VCs and startups to bring credits, hands-on support and GTM expertise as they build data and AI applications with Databricks. We will also hold an open Q&A session to address any burning questions from this VC and startup founder-only audience. This is a unique opportunity to engage with one of the fastest-growing global leaders in data and AI, and we can't wait to have you join us.
Speaker: Steve Sobel, Databricks Global leader for Startups and Venture Programs