Innovate 2025 Kickoff

Building the Global AI & Cloud Ecosystem

Agenda

1. Welcome & Vision – The purpose of Innovate (10 mins)
2. Lightning Talks (20 mins total)
   • Trends in AI & Cloud Platforms
   • Opportunities in SaaS, PaaS, IaaS, and “X-as-a-Service”
3. Open Networking & Introductions (30 mins)
   • Attendees share backgrounds and interests
   • Identify collaboration opportunities
4. Interactive Poll / Survey (10 mins)
   • What do members want from this group?
   • Skills & expertise mapping
5. Next Steps (10 mins)
   • Monthly sessions
   • Building global chapters
   • Path to deeper collaboration