Agenda

Keynote Speakers

Marc Kermisch

CEO

Clarity 3Sixty

Matthew R. Versaggi

Artificial Intelligence Expert, Entrepreneur, Professor, Evangelist, Patent Holder, Presidential Innovation Fellow (AI)

Office of the White House

Tolgahan Cakaloglu, Ph.D.

Distinguished Scientist of AI - GenAI/LLM/RL & Knowledge Base

Walmart

Monday, September 16

10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Registration, Networking

11:00 AM - 11:30 AM

Welcome & Opening Keynote Address

Speakers

MC: Richard Walker

CEO

York Solutions

Matthew Versaggi

Artificial Intelligence Expert, Entrepreneur, Professor, Evangelist, Patent Holder, Presidential Innovation Fellow (AI)

Office of the White House

11:30 AM - 12:15 PM

Panel Discussion: AI Innovation Across Industries

Speakers

Moderator: Emily Balfour

VP, Technology Solutions

York Solutions

Teddy Bekele

Chief Technology Officer

Land O'Lakes

Aamer Charania

Head of Applied Machine Learning

Best Buy

Melissa Flicek

Chief Information Officer

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota

Shawn Swearingen

Chief Innovation Officer

Faegre Drinker

12:15 PM - 1:00 PM

Lunch, Networking

1:00 PM - 1:45 PM

Breakout: Laying the Foundation for Co-existence with AI

Speakers

Moderator: Jeff Tollefson

President & CEO

Minnesota Technology Association

Priya Senthilkumar

Vice President, Technology & Product Engineering

Pearson

Carey Smith

SVP, Chief Operating Officer

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota

Francois du Toit

Chief Technology Officer

Zelis

1:00 PM - 1:45 PM

AI in Action: Case Studies and Lessons Learned from Real-World Implementations

Speakers

Moderator: Rachel Lockett

Former Chief Information Officer

Pohlad Companies

Jason Clarkin

Head of MarTech Engineering & Customer Data

JCPenney

Thomas Gilbertson

Senior Vice President of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Automation

WellSense Health Plan

Jim Graham

Chief Information Officer

NMDP

Michael Mathews

Chief Information Officer

Tennant Company

1:00 PM - 1:45 PM

Breakout: AI Visionaries. Charting the Course for the Next Wave of Tech

Speakers

Moderator: Emily Balfour

VP, Technology Solutions

York Solutions

Brett Cooksey

Chief Technology Officer

Redwood Logistics

Grant Ecker

Founder and Chairman of the Board

Chief Architect Network

Steven Peterson

Senior Director, Enterprise Architecture

Rodan + Fields

1:45 PM - 2:05 PM

Networking

2:05 PM - 2:35 PM

Keynote: Tolgahan Cakaloglu, Ph.D.

Speaker

Tolgahan Cakaloglu, Ph.D.

Distinguished Scientist of AI - GenAI/LLM/RL & Knowledge Base

Walmart

2:35 PM - 3:00 PM

YorkX

3:00 PM - 3:30 PM

Keynote Fireside Chat

Speakers

Moderator: Emily Balfour

VP, Technology Solutions

York Solutions

Matthew Versaggi

Artificial Intelligence Expert, Entrepreneur, Professor, Evangelist, Patent Holder, Presidential Innovation Fellow (AI)

Office of the White House

Tarek Tomes

Chief Information Officer

State of Minnesota

3:30 PM - 4:00 PM

Afternoon Break

4:00 PM - 4:45 PM

Closing Keynote Address

Future Outlook

Speaker

Marc Kermisch

CEO

Clarity 3Sixty

4:45 PM - 5:00 PM

Closing

Speaker

Richard Walker

CEO

York Solutions

Top Reasons Why You Should Attend

“AI for the sake of AI isn’t worth a shiny, damn penny.”  - Richard Walker, CEO York Solutions.

Cutting-Edge Insights

Gain access to the latest advancements and trends in AI straight from industry leaders and experts, staying ahead of the curve in this rapidly evolving field.

Networking Opportunities

Gain access to the latest advancements and trends in AI straight from industry leaders and experts, staying ahead of the curve in this rapidly evolving field.

Practical Learning

Participate in interactive sessions and real-world case studies, acquiring practical skills and knowledge that you can immediately apply in your projects and initiatives.

Inspiring Speakers

Be inspired by thought-provoking presentations from renowned speakers, gaining fresh perspectives and insights that can spark innovation and creativity.

Career Advancement

Elevate your career prospects by staying updated on the latest trends and technologies in AI, positioning yourself as a valuable asset in your organization or the job market.

Access to Experts

Engage with leading AI researchers, practitioners, and industry experts, gaining valuable advice, mentorship, and guidance to accelerate your professional growth and development.

Empowerment

Empower yourself with the knowledge, skills, and connections needed to navigate the complexities of AI with confidence, driving positive change and impact in your organization and beyond.

Return on Investment

Enhance your business strategies with cutting-edge AI innovations, ensuring a high return on investment through increased efficiency, cost savings, and competitive advantage.