AI for Everyone: Connecting Business, Technology & Humanity

Overview: AI for Everyone - Connecting Business, Technology & Humanity. Join us in Philadelphia for a groundbreaking half-day of conversations & lightning talks designed for leaders, innovators and interested minds across the region. We've secured experts from diverse industries to cut through the fluff and dive deep into relevant generative-AI related topics.

The afternoon is hosted by Keith McMenamin & Christie Mealo. Come for a few sessions or the entire afternoon. Agenda includes many notables in the region.

Doors open at 10:30 for registration, coffee, networking & Data Center Tours

12 pm - Opening Remarks
12:15 - Matt Konwiser, Regional CTO AI & Automation for IBM delivers the opening keynote to kick off the day.
1pm - Dave Birdwell (Soni Resources) tackles questions surrounding "The Candidate Vs. The Client - AI's future in Human Capital" in a lightning talk.
1:15 - Michael Pompey (CIO, Girl Scout of Eastern PA) - digs into the Next Wave of Organizational Culture and Battle ground for Talent
1:30 PM - Mark Wheeler (GSA, former City of Philadelphia CIO) offers his expertise on "Government Guidance - AI Policies and Procurement"
Short Break / Networking Time
2 PM - Manail Anis Ahmed (Center for AI & Digital Policy) will deliver a featured mid-day keynote diving into "AI Literacy & Responsible Use"
2:30 - Brad Flaugher (Medusa Intelligence) will perform a Gen-AI Magic Show. This should be interesting...
3 PM - Chris Glanden (Barcode Security Podcast) exposes the "War Machine: Protecting Organizations Against Weaponized AI"
3:15 PM - Julia Soffa (Women Defining AI) shares an important message around "Leveraging AI to reduce Burnout: Strategies for Digital Wellbeing"
3:30 pm - Hugo Lai (Temple Health), Mariano Mattai (Azzur Group) & Nini Waring in a panel discussing how companies can properly begin implementing gen-AI and offer methods to effectively evaluate the organizational investment once started.
4PM - Happy Hour begins / Break / Networking / Data Center Tours offered. Happy Hour brought to us by Mermaid Spirits and a Wine Tasting courtesy of Cyrenity Sips Winery. If you like what you taste please order a bottle or two! Beer to be announced shortly.
4:30 PM - The main event showcases Isabelle Kent & Gloria Bell (Philly Startup Leaders) in a fireside chat to discuss "The Future of Philly as a Tech Hub"

This event is free to anyone with a sincere interest in learning how AI and people can work together. Please only register if you intend to come. Donations to cover event costs are accepted by Venmo @phillytechcouncil or by contacting organizer directly. Sponsorship opportunities are available.

The day also includes:

• Networking & Vendor Meet Time
• Free Data Center Tours
• Happy Hour!

Date & Venue:
The half-day event will take place on June 5, 2024 at the Netrality Data Center, strategically located at 401 N. Broad Street. This site is renowned for its significant role in the region’s tech ecosystem. This venue provides the technological infrastructure necessary for a high-caliber event and aims to symbolize the innovative spirit of Philadelphia as an emerging technology hub. Gathering runs from 12 - 5 PM. Tours are available throughout the day.

Target Audience:
Whether you're in legal, marketing, finance, healthcare, IT, cyber security, a startup, an MSP or other - this is a great opportunity to shape the future of your business or operations with cutting-edge insights and invaluable connections.

The Philly Tech Council goal is to create a memorable day where everyone involved gains valuable takeaways and make new connections within a rapidly growing AI community.

Special thanks to our sponsors Aruba, A Hewlett Packard Company, ePlus Technologies, IBM & Definite.app to help make this all possible.