2024 ForwardTech Virtual Showcase Agenda
Thursday, June 20
As GenAI continues to mature, the use of AI in driving business innovation and growth will only become more pronounced and strategic. Organizations that can effectively scale AI initiatives and integrate them into their core operations will be the ones to lead in this new frontier, reaping the benefits of increased efficiency, deeper insights, and enhanced decision-making. The year 2024 marks a significant leap towards a future where AI is seamlessly woven into the fabric of business, driving productivity and innovation. This session will walk through a framework for scaling AI initiatives, redefining the essence of work and value creation in the modern economy, and driving sustainable business value.
Join us for an enlightening, live Q&A session, with our keynote speaker as we delve into the transformative power of AI in business innovation and growth to answer all your questions.
The AI PC era is coming, but what does that mean for you and your employees? From the hardware itself, to the software ecosystem it will support, join Lenovo’s Brent Lamm, ThinkPad Senior Product Manager and Intel’s Brian Tucker, Product and Business Sales Development Executive as they speed run 1) what next gen Intel Core Ultra processors and Lenovo computing will make possible together, and 2) what you should be doing right now to make sure you can take full advantage of AI PC when it arrives.
This is part one of a two-part series on the journey to semantic search and generative AI excellence. Join us as we guide you through the spectrum of search methodologies, the steps to building search that understands the meaning of a query, and the choices and options along this path. We’ll start with foundational text search using BM25 and then extend into vector databases, advanced models like Elastic’s Learned Sparse EncodeR (ELSER), and the revolutionary retrieval augmented generation (RAG) model.
This session is tailored for both novice and seasoned Elasticsearch users. This immersive journey into the evolving landscape of semantic search will help you achieve excellent search results with Elasticsearch.
How mature are your process orchestration projects? Understand where you fall on the maturity model and how you can advance to the next level.
In this session, we’ll walk through the fictional, yet realistic evolution of a claims management process to show how an organization can advance though various stages of the process orchestration maturity model – from a single project to strategic, scaled adoption.
See how a simple business process can evolve into a complex process via collaboration, a diverse set of endpoints, process feedback loops, and reusable components.
In the transformed digital business world, cloud has become a focus for businesses seeking to innovate, optimize operations, and stay competitive. However, legacy systems and transitioning to the cloud comes with its own set of challenges and considerations. Join us for an insightful panel discussion as we delve into the multifaceted landscape of all things cloud. Our panelists will explore various aspects of migration to the cloud, navigating legacy systems, data sovereignty, security and how GenAI will impact data storage. From cost considerations to optimizing resource allocation, learn how you can maximize ROI and drive business growth. Join us for an engaging dialogue that promises to unravel the complexities of cloud computing in today’s dynamic business landscape.
There’s been a lot of talk about organizations needing an isolated environment for forensic investigations during a cyberattack. However, much of it has focused on recovery speeds instead of how the isolated environment is used to facilitate a proper cyber investigation. In this presentation, we will talk about how to build clean rooms that not only prevents the reintroduction of malware but also enables a fast recovery.
Join to learn:
- What a clean room is in the context of cybersecurity
- Best practices for building a clean room
- How Cohesity Data Cloud can support the clean room process for a fast and effective recovery
Tech leaders today are pummeled with marketing messages about how AI will transform their work.
Join us to learn how AI can increase effectiveness in your business today. Learn how to shape strategic alignment, drive business value and maximize ROI across all departments, regardless of their project management platform. We’ll share how to easily enable better decisions and resource optimization while increasing collaboration and innovation.
Get an inside look at Zoom’s transformation into a comprehensive AI-first collaboration platform and how Zoom is building its latest innovations. Discover how you can streamline productivity and enhance the employee experience. You’ll learn how AI complements human skills, increasing efficiency and fostering innovation, what responsible AI means to Zoom and its customers. Gain insights into emerging industry trends in customer satisfaction, employee retention, and reimagined workflows. This interview provides valuable perspectives on maximizing AI’s potential in the workplace.
Tech leaders face mounting uncertainties in cybersecurity and Generative AI. This panel session offers vital insights for tech leaders to protect their organizational data. Drawing upon real-world experiences and industry expertise, our panelists will underscore the imperative for adaptability and proactivity in the face of dynamic threats. With tech and cyber talent shortages exacerbating vulnerabilities, the stakes have never been higher. Panelists will discuss warning signs, stressing adaptability and proactivity against evolving threats. Join us for actionable guidance on cybersecurity infrastructure and resilience in a digital era.
