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In this keynote, we'll explore the potential of Large Language Models (LLMs) in unlocking legacy systems and rethinking the connective tissue between legacy datasets and systems with new experiences. Traditionally, enterprises have relied on costly and time-consuming solutions to abstract legacy technology or modernize legacy systems. However, LLMs offer us the change to reimagine this enterprise architecture. By leveraging an LLMs ability to understand APIs, systems, and call tools, LLMs can generate the required structured output to interact with dozens of legacy systems. In this talk, we will discuss the ways LLMs can augment and replace enterprise gateways, reducing the need for custom software development and middleware solutions. We'll also examine the critical role of inference speed in enabling the deployment of LLMs in new and unique ways and explore the potential for LLMs to become a core tool in the enterprise.

C-Suite
Business Leader
AI Implementation
AI Technologists
Digital Change
Infrastructure Procurement

Author:

Austin Vance

CEO
Focused Labs

Austin Vance, the co-founder and CEO of Focused Labs, brings a dynamic blend of technical prowess and leadership to the forefront of the software industry. With a career spanning 24 years in software development, he has a rich history of leading high-performing engineering teams at organizations such as Pivotal and PayPal. This extensive experience has not only honed his expertise in the field but also deepened his commitment to delivering exceptional customer service through innovative software solutions. Under his guidance, Focused Labs excels in providing customers with custom software solutions that drive growth, enhance efficiency, and foster innovation, solidifying its position as a trusted partner in the tech ecosystem.

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Austin Vance

CEO
Focused Labs

Austin Vance, the co-founder and CEO of Focused Labs, brings a dynamic blend of technical prowess and leadership to the forefront of the software industry. With a career spanning 24 years in software development, he has a rich history of leading high-performing engineering teams at organizations such as Pivotal and PayPal. This extensive experience has not only honed his expertise in the field but also deepened his commitment to delivering exceptional customer service through innovative software solutions. Under his guidance, Focused Labs excels in providing customers with custom software solutions that drive growth, enhance efficiency, and foster innovation, solidifying its position as a trusted partner in the tech ecosystem.

With GenAI (Generative AI) leading the way, in today’s rapidly evolving digital landscape, the integration of Conventional and Generative AI in enterprises and businesses offers a transformative potential that can redefine how they operate, innovate, and deliver value to their customers.

Being at the forefront of this paradigm disruption, Hexaware has been empowering industry leaders to make smarter choices, radically accelerate productivity, secure organizations, maximize data potential, and revolutionize customer experiences by strategically aligning GenAI capabilities with specific business goals through a structured approach driven by feasibility, relevance, and ROI.

Join us for an insightful fireside chat which aims to demystify the complexities of implementing GenAI and AI at scale, offering a roadmap for organizations looking to leverage these technologies for competitive advantage.

 

C-Suite
Business Leader
AI Implementation
AI Technologists
Digital Change
Infrastructure Procurement

Author:

Arun ‘Rak’ Ramchandran

President & Global Head – Consulting & GenAI Practice, Hi-Tech & Professional Services
Hexaware

Rak stands at the forefront of cutting-edge technology and business transformation as the President and Global Head of GenAI Consulting and Practice at Hexaware. Since joining the organization in 2017, Rak has been instrumental in leading the Hi-Tech, Platforms, and Professional Services (HTPS) vertical BU as well, driving significant growth and innovation.

Under Rak's visionary leadership, Hexaware launched its GenAI Consulting and Practice Unit, marking a pivotal shift towards becoming an AI-first company. As the head of consulting, Rak orchestrates Hexaware’s comprehensive enterprise architecture and technology consulting services, encompassing a broad spectrum of service lines and digital transformation capabilities tailored for diverse industry segments. Rak’s prior experience with Capgemini & Infosys provides him with the perspective and insights into successful technology service organizations, and his base in Silicon Valley gives him the network and vantage point in interpreting and getting ahead of emerging technology trends.

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Arun ‘Rak’ Ramchandran

President & Global Head – Consulting & GenAI Practice, Hi-Tech & Professional Services
Hexaware

Rak stands at the forefront of cutting-edge technology and business transformation as the President and Global Head of GenAI Consulting and Practice at Hexaware. Since joining the organization in 2017, Rak has been instrumental in leading the Hi-Tech, Platforms, and Professional Services (HTPS) vertical BU as well, driving significant growth and innovation.

Under Rak's visionary leadership, Hexaware launched its GenAI Consulting and Practice Unit, marking a pivotal shift towards becoming an AI-first company. As the head of consulting, Rak orchestrates Hexaware’s comprehensive enterprise architecture and technology consulting services, encompassing a broad spectrum of service lines and digital transformation capabilities tailored for diverse industry segments. Rak’s prior experience with Capgemini & Infosys provides him with the perspective and insights into successful technology service organizations, and his base in Silicon Valley gives him the network and vantage point in interpreting and getting ahead of emerging technology trends.

Author:

Shivani Govil

Product Leader, Chief Product Officer, AI leader, Investor
Google
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Shivani Govil

Product Leader, Chief Product Officer, AI leader, Investor
Google

In the ever-evolving generative AI landscape, GPUs have remained the dominant architecture for running large AI models. However, GPUs rely on brute force and are incredibly inefficient, not to mention increasingly unavailable. It’s clearly time for a change. It’s time for the comeback of the CPU.

You may be surprised to learn that running AI models on CPUs can bring about significant performance enhancements and incredible flexibility. By taking advantage of the rapidly evolving CPU architecture and mapping our unique neuroscience-based optimizations to it, Numenta is bringing this technological revolution to the generative AI field today. 

This presentation will explore:

  1. The benefits of embracing CPU-based AI, from reducing the cost and complexities associated with GPUs to increasing flexibility and scalability. 
  2. The latest advancements in Numenta’s neuroscience-based AI platform, NuPIC, the Numenta Platform for Intelligent Computing.
  3. Practical applications of CPU-based generative AI through a customer success story
C-Suite
AI Technologists
Business Leader
Digital Change
Infrastructure Procurement
AI Implementation

Author:

Subutai Ahmad

CEO
Numenta

Subutai is passionate about neuroscience, deep learning, and building intelligent systems. An accomplished technologist, he has been instrumental in driving Numenta’s research, technology and business since 2005. He previously served as VP Engineering at YesVideo where he helped grow the company from a three-person start-up to a leader in automated digital media authoring. In 1997, Subutai co-founded ePlanet Interactive which developed the IntelPlay Me2Cam, the first computer vision product developed for consumers. Subutai holds a B.S. in Computer Science from Cornell University, and a Ph.D in Computer Science from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.

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Subutai Ahmad

CEO
Numenta

Subutai is passionate about neuroscience, deep learning, and building intelligent systems. An accomplished technologist, he has been instrumental in driving Numenta’s research, technology and business since 2005. He previously served as VP Engineering at YesVideo where he helped grow the company from a three-person start-up to a leader in automated digital media authoring. In 1997, Subutai co-founded ePlanet Interactive which developed the IntelPlay Me2Cam, the first computer vision product developed for consumers. Subutai holds a B.S. in Computer Science from Cornell University, and a Ph.D in Computer Science from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.

Application & Gen AI Integration (Business Leaders) Track
AI Technologists
Infrastructure Procurement

Author:

Gayathri Radhakrishnan

Partner
Hitachi Ventures

Gayathri is currently Partner at Hitachi Ventures. Prior to that, she was with Micron Ventures, actively investing in startups that apply AI to solve critical problems in the areas of Manufacturing, Healthcare and Automotive. She brings over 20 years of multi-disciplinary experience across product management, product marketing, corporate strategy, M&A and venture investments in large Fortune 500 companies such as Dell and Corning and in startups. She has also worked as an early stage investor at Earlybird Venture Capital, a premier European venture capital fund based in Germany. She has a Masters in EE from The Ohio State University and MBA from INSEAD in France. She is also a Kauffman Fellow - Class 16.

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Gayathri Radhakrishnan

Partner
Hitachi Ventures

Gayathri is currently Partner at Hitachi Ventures. Prior to that, she was with Micron Ventures, actively investing in startups that apply AI to solve critical problems in the areas of Manufacturing, Healthcare and Automotive. She brings over 20 years of multi-disciplinary experience across product management, product marketing, corporate strategy, M&A and venture investments in large Fortune 500 companies such as Dell and Corning and in startups. She has also worked as an early stage investor at Earlybird Venture Capital, a premier European venture capital fund based in Germany. She has a Masters in EE from The Ohio State University and MBA from INSEAD in France. She is also a Kauffman Fellow - Class 16.

Author:

Parasvil Patel

Partner
Radical Ventures

Parasvil Patel is a Partner with Radical Ventures where he works with entrepreneurs building and deploying AI technologies. Prior to joining Radical, Parasvil was with KKR and started his career with BCG. Parasvil holds an MBA from Harvard Business School and received a B.Tech. in Electrical Engineering from IIT Bombay.

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Parasvil Patel

Partner
Radical Ventures

Parasvil Patel is a Partner with Radical Ventures where he works with entrepreneurs building and deploying AI technologies. Prior to joining Radical, Parasvil was with KKR and started his career with BCG. Parasvil holds an MBA from Harvard Business School and received a B.Tech. in Electrical Engineering from IIT Bombay.

Author:

John Wei

Venture Investment Director
Applied Ventures

John Wei is a venture investment director at Applied Ventures. He focuses on a range of deep tech areas and industry verticals, including advanced materials, semiconductor manufacturing and industrial & enterprise software. He also manages Applied Ventures’ investment activities in the Greater China region.

Prior to joining Applied, John was a key member of the SABIC Ventures investment team, where he led multiple investments in advanced materials, energy, sustainability, manufacturing and agriculture space in North America, Europe and Greater China.

Earlier in his career, John held various commercial and technical roles at The Linde Group and General Electric with experiences mostly in the petrochemical, power generation, alternative energy and oil & gas industries.

John has a Bachelor degree from Tsinghua University and a PhD from Rutgers University, both in Chemical Engineering. While at Rutgers, he also earned a Master's degree in Computer Science. In addition, John holds an MBA degree from UCLA with a focus in Finance and Entrepreneurship.

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John Wei

Venture Investment Director
Applied Ventures

John Wei is a venture investment director at Applied Ventures. He focuses on a range of deep tech areas and industry verticals, including advanced materials, semiconductor manufacturing and industrial & enterprise software. He also manages Applied Ventures’ investment activities in the Greater China region.

Prior to joining Applied, John was a key member of the SABIC Ventures investment team, where he led multiple investments in advanced materials, energy, sustainability, manufacturing and agriculture space in North America, Europe and Greater China.

Earlier in his career, John held various commercial and technical roles at The Linde Group and General Electric with experiences mostly in the petrochemical, power generation, alternative energy and oil & gas industries.

John has a Bachelor degree from Tsinghua University and a PhD from Rutgers University, both in Chemical Engineering. While at Rutgers, he also earned a Master's degree in Computer Science. In addition, John holds an MBA degree from UCLA with a focus in Finance and Entrepreneurship.

Author:

Santosh Raghavan

Sr. Staff Hardware Technologist
Groq

Santosh Raghavan is a seasoned hardware technologist at Groq, where he drives innovation in high-performance and energy-efficient solutions for Generative AI applications. His expertise lies in evaluating and designing cutting-edge technologies that deliver exponential improvements in performance per dollar and performance per watt. Building on his experience in advanced memory development at Intel and high-speed digital and analog circuits at MaxLinear, he leverages his PhD in Semiconductor Materials from UCSB to push the boundaries of what's possible.

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Santosh Raghavan

Sr. Staff Hardware Technologist
Groq

Santosh Raghavan is a seasoned hardware technologist at Groq, where he drives innovation in high-performance and energy-efficient solutions for Generative AI applications. His expertise lies in evaluating and designing cutting-edge technologies that deliver exponential improvements in performance per dollar and performance per watt. Building on his experience in advanced memory development at Intel and high-speed digital and analog circuits at MaxLinear, he leverages his PhD in Semiconductor Materials from UCSB to push the boundaries of what's possible.