Enabling AI-Powered Innovation at Scale: An API-First Future

Enabling AI-Powered Innovation at Scale: An API-First Future

Dinner & Wine Tasting @ Fia Restaurant
Buckhead, Atlanta
Wednesday, September 17th
@ 5:30 - 8:00 PM ET

Dinner & Wine Tasting @ Fia Restaurant, Buckhead, Atlanta
Wednesday, September 17th
@ 5:30 - 8:00 PM ET

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Join Us To Discuss How To Securely Integrate & Scale AI

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Speakers

Paul Vergilis

Kong

Solutions Engineering Leader

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Kun Zhu

NCR Voyix

Vice President of Data and AI/Chief Data Scientist

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Josh Kurz

JPMorgan Chase & Co.

Executive Director, Software Engineering

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Vivek Srivastava

OneTrust

Senior Vice President Product Engineering

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Krish Kannan

NetApp

Director- Cloud Hyperscaler and Industry GTM


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About the Content

As AI adoption accelerates, enterprises face a defining challenge: how to securely integrate and scale AI while delivering seamless, high-performance digital experiences. The key to success? A robust API-first strategy that enhances agility, security, and efficiency.

Join us for an exclusive dinner and wine-tasting, where top technology and business leaders will explore how APIs power AI-driven transformation, improve developer productivity, and future-proof digital infrastructures. Over a thoughtfully curated meal, we’ll discuss best practices for building AI-ready architectures, securing API-driven ecosystems, and accelerating innovation at scale.

This intimate, high-level conversation—hosted in partnership with Kong Inc.—promises valuable insights, peer-to-peer networking, and actionable strategies for enterprise leaders navigating the future of AI and APIs.

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Discussion Topics

  • AI’s Enterprise Breakthrough: Hype vs. Reality
  • Building an AI-Ready Enterprise Architecture
  • The API Backbone of AI-Powered Enterprises
  • The Future of Developer Productivity in the Age of AI
  • Security, Trust & Governance in AI-Powered Systems
  • Real-World AI & API Success Stories
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Agenda (in ET)

5:30 Registration and Networking Reception

6:00 Welcome Remarks

6:05 Wine Tasting

6:30 First Course & Networking

7:00 Moderated Industry Panel, Q/A, Dinner, Dessert, and Coffee

5:30

Registration and Networking Reception

6:00

Welcome Remarks

6:05

Wine Tasting

6:30

First Course & Networking

7:00

Moderated Industry Panel, Q/A, Dinner, Dessert, and Coffee

Who's Attending

  • An invitation-only group of senior technology leaders from major companies in the Atlanta Area

Objectives

  • Learn from the panel’s insights
  • Participate in peer-to-peer learning & networking with like-minded leaders
  • Enjoy a wonderful wine tasting and dining experience in a private room at at Fia Restaurant

About the Venue

Fia Restaurant

The Burgess Hotel 3600 Piedmont Rd NE, Atlanta, GA 30305

Fia Restaurant, where culinary artistry and the essence of the Mediterranean converge to create an unforgettable dining experience featuring wood-fire grilled specialities. Step into a world where the flavors of sun-kissed regions blend harmoniously with contemporary culinary techniques, all expertly crafted by our Executive Chef, Burges Jokhi. 

www.fiaatlanta.com

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Sponsors

Kong Inc., a leading developer of cloud API technologies, is on a mission to enable companies around the world to become “API-first” and securely accelerate AI adoption. Kong helps organizations globally — from startups to Fortune 500 enterprises — unleash developer productivity, build securely, and accelerate time to market. For more information about Kong, please visit www.konghq.com or follow us on X @thekonginc.

Organizer

Business Development Institute (BDI) is an award-winning event marketing agency specializing in producing invitation-only, thought leadership driven, custom events on the most impactful topics. BDI’s programs create an interactive peer learning experience while providing a rare networking opportunity for like-minded leaders. Learn more at bdionline.com.