SCHEDULE FOR THURSDAY AUGUST 22
10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Trade show
10:00 AM
“CRM: Highlighting the Best of Salesforce” – Josh Neisler, Owner/CEO, West Cloud
10:30 AM
A Farm Credit Case Study: “Taking the Cloud Further for Your Data Modeling” – Herb Lane, Enterprise Data Architect, Farm Credit Mid-America
11:00 AM
Keynote
Keynote Speaker: Madison Gooch, VP, WatsonX
“On Generative AI: Becoming an AI Value Creator.”
12:00 PM
Lunch will be served for all attendees and tradeshow booth personnel.
“How to Think About Your Cybersecurity in 2024” — A Panel Discussion. Panelists include:
- Jennifer L. Taylor, Senior Manager, Forvis Mazars
- Jon Salisbury, CEO of Nexigen
- Kevin Jackson, Level 6 Cybersecurity, Inc.
- Keith Johnson, Jr., Executive VP, Obviam
Moderator – Sean Weisenburger, Fractional IT Sales Engineer, Technology Advisory Experts
1:00 PM
“Avoiding All Types of Data Loss: A Look at Recovery, and Steps To Building Cleaner Data”–Siddharth Patel, Founder, Rey Info Tech.
1:30 PM
“Elevating Analytics: Transitioning to Google & Leveraging Advanced Business Intelligence” – Justin Tindle, Director of Software Development, E-Blu Solutions
2:00 PM
“Designing A Connected Workforce: A Focus on Essential Workers” — Jonathan Erwin, Founder & CEO of Workrede and Ben Reno-Weber, Deputy Director, Health Equity Hub, University of Louisville
2:30 PM
“Stepping Up in Your Career: What Recruiters Look For.” Michael Newkirk, Professional Services Representative & Recruiter, Patriot Talent.
3:00 PM
“A Deep Dive: Discussing Tips & Best Practices for IT Project Management” – Randy Syring, CEO of Level 12.
4:00 PM
Trade Show concludes
BBQ Dinner Served Plus More Networking & Music.
4:00 PM-8:00 PM
Cash Bar, Networking, and Live Music featuring Desiree Thayer & The Little Band. All Bonnycastle Club members welcome.
SCHEDULE FOR FRIDAY AUGUST 23
11:00 AM
Panel Discussion:
“AI Use Cases for the Enterprise”
Panel Moderator: Dawn Yankeelov, CEO of TALK, and Aspectx
Panelists include:
- Kelly Cohen, President, North American Fuzzy Information Processing Society (NAFIPS) & Director AI Bio Lab, Digital Futures, University of Cincinnati
- Da-Wyone Haynes, Founder, Yellowstone
- Christopher H. Reitz, Senior Director of Enterprise AI, Elevance Health, and Founder, Attainable AI
- Oye (Jordan) Oyediran, Data and Analytics Executive Consultant, ASB Resources
Trade show continues until 4:00PM.
12:00 PM
Keynote with Luncheon / Networking.
Keynote: Pat Bodin, Global AI Architect, Cisco
1:30 PM – 3:00 PM
Louisville’s AI World Cafe
Breakout groups led by TALK Board Members.
Discussion Tables – All to Participate in Small Group Discussions.
- AI & Cybersecurity.
- AI at Work.
- AI Trust & Privacy Concerns.
- Future AI Threats.
- Collaboration between AI and Humans.
- AI and Education.
- AI’s Impact on Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs).
- AI Predictions from Futurists.
3:00 PM – 5:30 PM
Music & Networking. Light Snacks. Cash Bar. Music provided by vocalist Kathleen Hoye and her band Friends.
4:00 PM
Trade Show ends
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