IGNITE in Action: A Playbook for Moving From Pilots to Enterprise AI

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AI is moving fast, and many organizations are scrambling to keep up. Some are experimenting in pockets while others are trying to scale without the foundations in place. AI transformation is not a single project. It is a repeatable approach to working that helps you learn, adapt, and confidently introduce new solutions. That is why I created the IGNITE framework. It gives you a clear path from early inspiration to pilots that prove value, to iteration cycles that tighten quality, and to the operating model that lets you scale safely.

In this session, we will walk through what it takes to bring AI to life in a real organization. We will examine practical lessons from the field, patterns that distinguish success from frustration, and ways to build momentum without sacrificing control over risk. By the end, you will have a simple formula for helping your teams move faster, communicate more clearly, and build AI solutions that people trust and actually use. This is not a theory, it is a working approach you can bring home and start applying on day one.

SPEAKER JARED MATFESS
Jared Matfess is an AI Architect at AvePoint, bringing over ten years of industry experience and a decade in consulting to help organizations harness the transformative power of artificial intelligence. A Microsoft MVP and published author, Jared specializes in bridging cutting-edge technology with real-world business solutions. Leveraging his expertise in the Microsoft ecosystem, he designs and delivers strategies that drive digital transformation, streamline processes, and unlock new opportunities.

Jared earned his Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science from the University of Hartford, an MBA from the University of Massachusetts at Amherst, and a Master of Science in Computer Information Systems from Boston University. He frequently speaks at industry events, inspiring teams to discover the full potential of AI.