The State of AI 2024: Opportunities, Challenges & Predictions

Join us for a panel discussion on how AI is impacting the world of work. Hear from industry experts to learn how their organizations are using AI to conribute to their long-term strategic goals.

Panel

• - Founder Findustries – AI Evangelist/C-Suite Advisor @ Findustries / Revolutionizing AI Integration & Strategy: Pioneering a Path to Purposeful Innovation
  I'm Don Finley, your Chief AI Evangelist and strategic partner in navigating the ever-evolving landscape of technology and innovation.
• - Director of Engineering @ International SOS |ML/AI |GenAI / As a strategic leader with deep expertise in digital transformation, I lead teams in delivering operational excellence and innovation across diverse sectors include digital transformation, agile methodologies, SRE, DevSecOps, data analytics, and ML/AI. I have successfully led projects that revolutionized traditional operations, transforming them into agile and efficient units that leverage cutting-edge technology and data-driven insights.
• – Director of Products, Programs, and Services @ Soft Choice / Seasoned Technology leader with 15+ years of experience leading Cloud Solutions Go-to-Market for Soft Choice. I spearhead the strategic development and expansion of the services within our public cloud, hybrid cloud, data, and AI business, achieving double-digit growth year over year.

• – Chief Executive Officer/ AI Business Advisor / A dynamic, results driven executive with an exceptional record of performance at the Vice President, Senior Vice President and CEO level delivering highly impactful transformations, AI & technology solutions, significant EBIT and enterprise value growth

Akkodis will be hosting this event. Akkodis is your partner in Smart Industry. We combine best-in-class tech expertise and digital engineering talent to drive global innovation. Smart Industry is where engineering, IT and digital converge into a connected world. Akkodis tackles the world’s toughest challenges by deploying best-in-class engineering talent and cutting-edge technology practices that drive purposeful innovation. Akkodis is a Technology & Engineering Services leader for 38-years and in 30 countries 50,000+ engineers and digital expert providing solutions today.

Matthew Sullivan, a Senior Manager at Akkodis, is our host. Matthew’s focus is to fortify Akkodis’ position as a Smart Industry leader through strategic relationship building and comprehensive consulting services. He harnesses the power of 50,000 experts to foster innovation and drive digital transformation across various sectors, including AI, mobility, software services, and global sourcing.

Food and beverages will be provided.

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Agenda

5:30 - Attendee arrival and refreshments

6:00 - Welcome - Announcements

6:30 - Panel Discussion

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