Mind & Machine DFW: AI for Business Leaders - August 20, 2026
About this Event
Mind and Machine, Presents:
THE SCIENCE OF ESTIMATING THE ROI OF AI
AI investment without ROI discipline is expensive experimentation.
The hard part is not building AI, it is proving value.
In this session, Raju Balan, Senior Director of Data & AI at Slalom, walks through a disciplined method to break work into tasks, quantify impact, and model cost to estimate ROI.
This aligns business, finance, and technology on outcomes.
A clear lens for what to build, what to skip, and why.
Whether you're a business owner, executive, marketer, consultant, or simply curious about the future of work, you'll leave with actionable ideas you can begin using immediately.
At Mind and Machine, we believe AI works best when humans stay at the center.
Human + Machine.
About the Speaker
Raju Balan is the Senior Director of Data & AI at Slalom, where he helps organizations turn AI from an exciting idea into measurable business value. With more than 15 years of experience spanning data science, analytics, AI strategy, and enterprise transformation, he has worked with leaders across industries to identify high-impact opportunities and build practical AI solutions that deliver results.
Before joining Slalom, Raju held leadership roles at Mu Sigma, guiding data and analytics initiatives for enterprise organizations and helping business leaders make smarter, data-driven decisions. Today, he focuses on aligning business strategy, finance, and technology so organizations can confidently prioritize AI investments based on measurable outcomes—not hype.today.
🙏 Thank You to Our Community Sponsor
A special thank you to and Tarrant County College District for supporting Mind & Machine DFW.
Through TCC's Office of Corporate Solutions, Tarrant County College partners with North Texas businesses to deliver customized workforce training, leadership development, and learning solutions that help organizations prepare for the future. We're grateful for their commitment to strengthening our business community and supporting practical conversations around AI adoption.
🤝 Become a Sponsor
Want to put your brand in front of North Texas business leaders, executives, entrepreneurs, marketers, consultants, and AI innovators?
Mind & Machine DFW sponsorships include:
- Live event recognition
- Dedicated sponsor spotlight
- Brand visibility across event promotions
- Direct engagement with an influential business audience
- Opportunities to support AI education and innovation in DFW
Interested in sponsoring this event or a future gathering?
📧 Contact the Mind & Machine DFW team to learn more about sponsorship opportunities at [email protected]
Agenda
🕑: 04:30 PM - 05:00 PM
Arrival and Networking
🕑: 05:00 PM - 05:30 PM
Presentation
🕑: 05:30 PM - 05:45 PM
Q & A and Closing Remarks
🕑: 05:45 PM - 07:00 PM
Networking Mixer
Where is it happening?
Event Location & Nearby Stays:
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