Breakfast

7:00am - 8:25am, Oct 21

Catch up with fellow change agents over a hot breakfast and morning beverage of choice. We'll be gearing up for the Kickoff so make sure you fuel up!Read more

Blast Off! Why We're Here!

8:25am - 8:35am, Oct 21

Here Constellation Research's Founder R "Ray" Wang as he sets the stage for where we are in the AI Age, your role in shaping it, and where humanity will head next.  Day 1 is the future of exponential technologies and this year will not disappoint as we touch on:

  1. Artifiical Intelligence
  2. Augmented reality and AI UX 
  3. Autonomous Systems
  4. Bitcoin and Digital Assets
  5. Cybersecurity
  6. Defense tech
  7. Energy security
  8. Quantum computing
  9. Space tech
  10. Tech policy
  11. Read more

R "Ray" Wang

Principal Analyst and Founder, Constellation Research

Constellation Presents

8:35am - 8:50am, Oct 21

Join the Constellation Research team as they share their point of view (POV) on the future ahead from a political, economic, societal, technological, enviromental, and legislative framework.Read more

Larry Dignan

Editor In Chief, Constellation Insights

Esteban Kolsky

Chief Distiller, Board Advisor , Constellation Research

Chirag Mehta

Vice President and Principal Analyst, Constellation Research

Liz Miller

Vice President and Principal Analyst, Constellation Research, Inc.

Holger Mueller

Vice President and Principal Analyst, Constellation Research, Inc.

Mike Ni

Vice President and Principal Analyst, Constellation Research ,Inc.

Martin Schneider

Vice President and Principal Analyst, Constellation Research

R "Ray" Wang

Principal Analyst and Founder, Constellation Research

Constellation's BT150 Induction Ceremony

9:10am - 9:30am, Oct 21

Constellation's Business Transformation 150 (BT150) is an elite list that recognizes the top global executives leading business transformation efforts in their organizations. Nominations from peers, technology vendors, industry influencers, and analysts power this listing.

The BT150 recognizes the world’s most influential executives across a variety of industries, including entertainment, financial services, healthcare, higher education, pharmaceuticals, public sector, retail and sports, to name a few. Nominations from peers, industry influencers, technology vendors and analysts...Read more

Anil Madan

SVP Cloud & Data Platforms, Walmart

Frank Sweeney

CIO, Arizona Department of Child Safety

Ali Tafreshi

Chief Information Officer, Goddard Systems

Akash Khurana

Executive Vice President and Chief Information and Digital Officer, Wesco

Kristie Grinnell

CIO, TD Synnex

Pallavi Gupta

CIO , Impossible Foods

Megan Zee

SVP Finance and Controller, PGA Tour

Cosmic Conversations: Here Come The AI Exponentials

9:50am - 10:20am, Oct 21

Cosmic Conversations are deep dive interactive sessions with the CCE community.  Speakers will provide a two-minute intro and the conversation will be actively directed by the moderators to the panelists and the audience for a deep dive.

In the next 24 months or less, a services company with 1000 FTE’s will drive $1B in revenue.  In the next 36 months or less, a software company with 100 people will hit $1B in ARR.  In the next 48 months or less, a single person company will drive $1B in ARR.  Learn how these AI natives that achieve exponential growth...Read more

R "Ray" Wang (Facilitator)

Principal Analyst and Founder, Constellation Research

Monica Khurana

Former CIO & CTO of Dodge & Cox, Dodge & Cox

Richard Ling

Board Member, Riptide

Sunitha Ray

Co-Founder, Digital Sustainability, MIT Energy, Environment & Sustainability Network, MIT EESN

Kim Smith

Chief Revenue Officer, Clinical AI

Solar Flare Break

10:20am - 10:35am, Oct 21

Time to recharge, respond to an urgent email, make that quick call, or take that break you've been dying to have.  Better yet, network and catch up with a friend or colleague!Read more

CR Talk: Teaming Among Agents

10:35am - 10:45am, Oct 21

Get ready to learn the secrets behind successful Digital Transformation.  This rapid fire five-minute Q&A will set the stage for the next Cosmic Conversation.Read more

Dr. Janice Presser

Founder, Teamingscience.com

Cosmic Conversations: Harness the Power of AI and Agentic AI

10:45am - 11:15am, Oct 21

Cosmic Conversations are deep dive interactive sessions with the CCE community.  Speakers will provide a 2 minute intro and the conversation will be actively directed by the moderators to the panelists and the audience for a deep dive conversation. 

Successful AI projects blend data strategy, outcomes-based approaches, and cultural transformation to achieve success in AI.  The goal of Agentic AI is decision automation and intelligence.  Organizations that thrive understand that the outcome is not more automation but identifying where and when to...Read more

Holger Mueller (Co-Facilitator)

Vice President and Principal Analyst, Constellation Research, Inc.

Mike Ni (Co-Facilitator)

Vice President and Principal Analyst, Constellation Research ,Inc.

Ravi Krishnamurthy

VP, Product Mgmt., AI Foundations and Responsible AI, ServiceNow

Manju Naglapur

SVP, Cloud Applications and Infrastructure, Unisys

Frank Sweeney

CIO, Arizona Department of Child Safety

Fiona Tan (BT150 Inductee)

CTO, Wayfair

Cosmic Conversations: Build vs. Buy: The Economics of Custom AI Solutions in the Enterprise

11:15am - 11:45am, Oct 21

Cosmic Conversations are deep dive interactive sessions with the CCE community.  Speakers will provide a 2 minute intro and the conversation will be actively directed by the moderators to the panelists and the audience for a deep dive conversation. 

Cut  through vendor hype to deliver the unvarnished economic truth about the most consequential decision facing enterprise AI adoption. Experience a masterclass in AI investment strategy as industry veterans perform a brutally honest cost-benefit analysis of custom AI development versus off-the-shelf...Read more

Esteban Kolsky (Co-Faciliator)

Chief Distiller, Board Advisor , Constellation Research

Liz Miller (Co-Faciliator)

Vice President and Principal Analyst, Constellation Research, Inc.

Alan Boehme (BT150 Alumni)

Chief Technology Officer, H&M

David Giambruno (BT150 Alumni)

VP, Tivity Health

Sunil Karkera

Founder, Soul of the Machine

Aiaz Kazi

Founder/CEO, rtZen Inc.

Lunch in Navio Restaurant

12:05pm - 1:15pm, Oct 21

Lunch at the elegant seafood restaurant, Navio, where the ocean inspires the décor and dishes. Overlooking spectacular ocean views, Navio is a Forbes Four Star fine dining restaurant presenting sustainable coastal cuisine within a warm contemporary setting.Read more

Brain Trust: Human Purpose Amidst AI - An Enterprise Manifesto/Call to Action

1:15pm - 1:35pm, Oct 21

The exact scope of AI automation in enterprises is hotly debated, both in terms of capabilities and timeframe. But we see a consensus around the impetus for change. 

This compels the question: how can humans thrive - and find a sense of purpose - amidst machines? 

How can humans cultivate well being, exceptionalism and a sense of viable contribution, instead of living in a fearful state of job loss encroachment, where personal data and digital exhaust feel more like surveillance tracking than a humane way to personalize, and bring out the best in our work?

Amidst...Read more

Jonathan Reed (Moderator)

Co-founder , diginomica

Tracey Cesen

Founder and CEO, Forever Human.ai

Jana Eggers (BT150 Alumni)

CEO, Nara Logics, Non Executive Director, Amadeus

Tricia Wang

Co-Founder, Advanced AI Society

Brain Trust: Pragmatic Use Cases for Quantum Computing

1:35pm - 1:55pm, Oct 21

Quantum computing moves from theory to practice as stability increases, error rates fall, and costs decrease.  With the threat of Y2Q looming, organizations around the world must ensure quantum security by as early as 2028.   Ascertain how increased qubit counts improved coherence, and quantum annealing can advance the maturity of quantum computing.  Discover how different architectures such as trapped ion, photonic systems, and superconducting qubits compete for dominance in this early-stage market.

While many believe quantum computing is years away, some companies have already...Read more

Holger Mueller (Moderator)

Vice President and Principal Analyst, Constellation Research, Inc.

Rika Nakazawa

Chief Commerical Innovation, NTT

Brain Trust: The New Normal - Post Breach Resiliency

2:15pm - 2:35pm, Oct 21

The average cost of a data breach in 2024 hit an all-time high of $4.88 million, while the cost of down time could reach as high as $10,000 per minute.  Developing the capabilities for post-breach resiliency has become a key imperative for business continuity .  Successful strategies minimize disruption, rapidly restore systems, and adaptive learning to prevent future attacks.  Find out how these leaders have built post-breach resiliency into their organizations and learn their best practices for surviving a ransomware or cyber-attack.Read more

Chirag Mehta (Moderator)

Vice President and Principal Analyst, Constellation Research

Sanjiv Gomes

CIO, CarID

Kevin Rigney, CISSP, CISM

US Navy Commander (RET’D), Partner, vCISO, Interim/Fractional CISO

Manjit Singh (BT150)

Former CEO/COO, Knock

Chenxi Wang

General Partner, Rain Capital

Market Maker 1:1 Fireside Chat with Robert Scoble on The Dawn of Physical AI and Humanoid Robotics

2:35pm - 2:55pm, Oct 21

The dawn of physcial AI and humanoid robots is here. This emboided AI is taking shape in robots, vehicles, and devices.  These robots will be taking care of seniors, assembling aircraft, transporting goods, and delivering a wide range of services. AI embedded in robotic systems and autonomously make decisions without human intervention. 

Come hear the latest trends from one of Silicon Valley's OG's, Robert Scoble.  His insights and predictions have touched millions. Read more

Robert Scoble

Founder, Scobleizer Inc

Visionaries: Robotics Revolution Ahead – Physical AI Realized

2:55pm - 3:15pm, Oct 21

Advancements in computer vision, perception, and handling of delicate objects have improved humanoid robots and drones.  The rise of collaborative robots (cobots) that work side by side with humans and the increased autonomy of these robots transform the manufacturing landscape with infinite labor, healthcare with surgical robots, disaster relief and defense with swarm robotics, and logistics with dark factories.   New physical exoskeletons and digital avatars improve the personification of physical AI.  Discover how this robotic innovation will transform...Read more

Tricia Wang (Moderator)

Co-Founder, Advanced AI Society

Karthik Balasubramanian

Chief Business/Commercial Officer , Harman International

Charlie Isaacs

VP, CTO for Customer Connection, Salesforce

Joanne Moretti

Chief Customer Officer, Fictiv

Solar Flare Break

3:15pm - 3:30pm, Oct 21

Time to recharge, respond to an urgent email, make that quick call, or connect with someone new.Read more

Brain Trust: The New Energy Reality

3:30pm - 3:50pm, Oct 21

Global AI data center power demand could reach over 330 GW by 2030.  This unprecedented power demand by AI data centers and a viable data center infrastructure around the world  requires a new approach to all of the above approach for energy and national security.  Learn why energy companies and AI hyperscalers are turning to  small modular reactors (SMRs), battery storage, and fossil fuels to meet the demand.  Understand how the energy equation factors into future input costs for AI, automation, manufacturing, and supply chains. Learn how old line companies...Read more

Tricia Wang (Moderator)

Co-Founder, Advanced AI Society

Brian Fitzgerald

SVP Digital Operations, Turtle

David Thomson

Chief Ecosystem Architect, Tesseract Stakes

Brain Trust: Dual Use Technologies for Enterprises

3:50pm - 4:10pm, Oct 21

The major primes, Boeing, Lockheed Martin, Northrup Grumman, RTX, and General Dynamics once had a lock on innovation and the future of defense.  However, the US Department of Defense has shifted to startups for innovation and seeks dual use technologies, that which may start in the commercial arenas and evolve into defense applications.  Many of these technologies take horizontal capabilities in AI and ML, autonomous systems, advanced manufacturing, communication networks, and cyber to create new frontier capabilities.   Explore how these approaches can...Read more

Dr. David Bray (BT150 Alumni) (Moderator)

Principal/CEO & Distinguished Chair of the Accelerator, LeadDoAdapt Ventures, Inc. & Stimson Center

Angela Brescia

Founder & CEO, Synderys

Evan Powell

CEO, DeepTempo

Visionaries: Space Technologies Coming Soon to an Organization

4:10pm - 4:30pm, Oct 21

The space economy will reach $1.8 trillion by 2035.  These innovations include advanced earth observation systems, bio medical research, health monitoring, and next generation propulsion, space based solar power, space communication networks, and space-based manufacturing.  A cosmic future awaits those early adopters and innovators in their quest to reach the starts.  Learn technologies for space will have trickle down effects and transform existing business models.Read more

Dr. David Bray (BT150 Alumni) (Moderator)

Principal/CEO & Distinguished Chair of the Accelerator, LeadDoAdapt Ventures, Inc. & Stimson Center

Byron Caswell

Chief Strategy Officer, Synergy BIS

Brittany Galli

Chair, Global Women in Security Forum

Brain Trust: The Reality of AR/MR - Spectacles are the UX for AI

4:30pm - 4:50pm, Oct 21

The new UX or AI is here and it starts with glasses, augmented reality and mixed reality along with gestures will drive the future of user experience. Gain insights into what's working and when we will see these advancements at a price point for mass enterprise adoption.Read more

R "Ray" Wang (Moderator)

Principal Analyst and Founder, Constellation Research

Raffaella Camera

Gaming & Interactive Entertainment Growth Strategy, Sony Pictures Entertainment

Christine Trodella

Vice President of Reality Labs Commercial Sales, Meta

Jean-Claude Viollier

Executive Vice President, Global Client Partner, Capgemini

Headliner Disruptor Keynote: Vala Afshar, Autonomous - Why the Fittest Businesses Embrace AI-First Strategies and Digital Labor

4:50pm - 5:30pm, Oct 21

An autonomous business is designed to be AI-first in its strategies and operations to maximize value and minimize time to value, and when it is done right it will unlock unprecedented speed, scale and shared success. But getting from one-off AI implementations - where most companies are at today - to autonomy will be neither easy nor obvious. Business leaders will need to challenge all the conventions, standard operating procedures and orthodoxies underpinning businesses designed by humans for humans – which is to say just about all of them! They will need to build digital labor to non-...Read more

Vala Afshar (Keynote Speaker)

Chief Digital Evangelist, Salesforce.com, Co-Founder and Co-Host, DisrupTVShow

Freshen Up

5:30pm - 5:45pm, Oct 21

Drop off your stuff, come down to the hotel front entrance to meet the buses for the Cosmic Feast.Read more

Travel to Cosmic Feast

5:45pm - 6:15pm, Oct 21

Catch the coaches to the Networking Event and Cosmic Feast.  Bring some warm clothing as we will be outside next to the ocean.Read more

The 15th Annual Cosmic Feast

7:00pm - 9:30pm, Oct 21

The Cosmic Feast.  It's about great food, great conversations, and a cosmic time! 

We're be back at our favorite, Sam's Chowder House on the water in Half Moon Bay.  You'll be treated to a Lobster Feast like no other on the West Coast.  We've got the bibs and mallets. Just bring your appetite and conversation!

This evening affair is our small thanks for celebrating our 15th year working with awesome clients like you!

Meet at the lobby for instructions to luxury coaches shortly after the last session.  We'll have a regular schedule to get back or feel free to use...Read more

Insomniacs Club

9:30pm - 11:59pm, Oct 21

For those who aren't ready to call it a night...join us for cocktails & conversations at the Ocean Terrace Fire Pits.Read more