BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Business Development Institute (BDI) - ECPv6.15.20//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Business Development Institute (BDI) X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://bdionline.com X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Business Development Institute (BDI) REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20240310T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20241103T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Chicago BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20240310T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20241103T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20250309T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20251102T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20260308T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20261101T070000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Los_Angeles BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20240310T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20241103T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20250309T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20251102T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20260308T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20261101T090000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251202T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251202T200000 DTSTAMP:20260416T084130 CREATED:20260113T154709Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260127T195621Z UID:118731-1764696600-1764705600@bdionline.com SUMMARY:Event Recap: AI-Powered Creativity: Elevating Brand Experiences DESCRIPTION:Operationalizing AI at Scale: The Enterprise AI Factory Playbook \n \n \n \n Operationalizing AI at Scale: The Enterprise AI Factory Playbook \n \n \n \n Dinner & Wine Tasting @ The Sea by Alexander's Steakhouse\, Palo Alto\nTuesday\, April 14th\n@ 5:30 – 8:00 PT \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dinner & Wine Tasting @ The Sea by Alexander's Steakhouse\, Palo Alto\nTuesday\, April 14th\n@ 5:30 – 8:00 PT \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Join Waitlist\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Join us to gain fresh perspectives\, build valuable connections\, and leave inspired to lead your organization into the future of data and AI. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Join Waitlist\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Panel\nContent\nProgram\nVenue\nSponsors\n \n \n \n \n Panel\nContent\nProgram\nVenue\nSponsors\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Moderator & Panel \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Chad Smykay \n \n \n Hewlett Packard Enterprise \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n AI CTO & Distinguished Technologist\, Industry Verticals\, North America \n \n \n \n \n \n LinkedIn \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tarik Hammadou \n \n \n NVIDIA \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Director Developer Relations\, AI for Retail & CPG \n \n \n \n \n \n LinkedIn \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Mitalee Gujar \n \n \n Amazon \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Director of Engineering \n \n \n \n \n \n LinkedIn \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Sriram Madhavan \n \n \n Applied Materials \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Design Engineering Director \n \n \n \n \n \n LinkedIn \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Patrick McQuillan \n \n \n Visa \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Global Head of AI & Data Governance \n \n \n \n \n \n LinkedIn \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the Content \n \n \n \n Most enterprises now have dozens of AI initiatives but few have a repeatable way to move from pilot to production at scale. As AI becomes embedded in core business processes\, leading organizations are shifting from project-based experimentation to a standardized enterprise AI factory operating model. This peer discussion explores how large enterprises are designing AI factories that balance speed\, governance\, and reliability—using shared infrastructure\, validated architectures\, and clear operating models to deliver AI outcomes consistently across the organization.   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Discussion Topics \n \n \n \n Why AI Pilots Don’t Scale—and What the Factory Model Changes – Common failure patterns in enterprise AI programs and how standardized pipelines and environments break the cycle.What Belongs in the AI Factory (and What Doesn’t) – Defining the right level of standardization across infrastructure\, data access\, tooling\, governance\, and workflows.Separating Innovation from Production Without Slowing Either – How enterprises create fast experimentation lanes while maintaining strict controls in production environments.Operating the AI Factory: Ownership\, Governance\, and Accountability – Who owns what across IT\, data\, security\, and the business\, and how operating models evolve as AI scales.Measuring Success Beyond Models and Accuracy – Metrics executives actually care about: time-to-value\, reliability\, reuse\, cost efficiency\, and business impact. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Agenda (in PT) \n \n \n \n \n 5:30 Registration and Networking Reception \n 6:00 Welcome Remarks \n 6:05 Wine Tasting \n 6:30 First Course & Networking \n 7:00 Moderated Industry Panel\, Q/A\, Dinner\, Dessert\, and Coffees \n 8:00 Event Concludes \n\n \n \n \n \n 5:30 Registration & 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 8:00 Event concludes \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Who's Attending \n \n \n \n An invitation-only group of enterprise technology\, data\, and AI leaders from major companies in the Bay Area. \n \n \n \n Objectives \n \n \n \n Gain actionable insights from industry experts on how to operationalize AI across the enterprise.Exchange ideas with peers facing similar challenges and uncover innovative solutions.Enjoy an exquisite\, private dining experience that sets the stage for meaningful networking and collaboration. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the Venue \n \n \n \n The Sea by Alexander's Steakhouse\, Palo Alto \n \n \n \n 4269 W El Camino Real\, Palo Alto\, CA 94306 The Sea by Alexander’s Steakhouse is the Bay Area’s premier seafood dining destination. Prepared with modern technique and flair\, the restaurant distinguishes itself by focusing on rich scrumptious morsels from the sea. Chef YuMin Lin blends contemporary cuisine with Japanese sensibility and ingredients to transform The Sea’s menu into the extraordinary. The Sea By Alexander’s Steakhouse Site   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n RSVP TO JOIN WAITLIST \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n First Name \n \n \n \n \n Last Name \n \n \n \n \n Job Title \n \n \n \n \n Company Name \n \n \n \n \n Business Email Address \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n By registering for this event\, you give consent to have the event organizer (BDI) or its sponsors (HPE & NVIDIA) permission to reach out regarding event details or other offerings. \n \n \n \n If you are a public sector employee\, it is critical that you verify the ethics code\, laws and/or regulations that govern your ability to accept items of value from companies with whom you conduct business. Please obtain the necessary approval from your organization before accepting any item of value from HPE. \n \n \n \n SUBMIT\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Sponsors \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Unlock your boldest ambitions with Hewlett Packard Enterprise\, your essential partner for the AI era. HPE uses the power of AI\, cloud\, and networking to help you move faster\, work smarter\, and achieve more. With deep expertise and bold ingenuity\, we empower organizations to turn data into foresight\, elevate performance\, and drive real-world impact—at scale. Rooted in decades of innovation\, we focus on helping companies adapt\, grow\, lead\, and challenge the limits of what’s possible. www.hpe.com \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Our Story NVIDIA is a full‑stack\, accelerated computing company that delivers the AI infrastructure and software powering the world’s most demanding enterprises\, from cloud to data center to factory floor. We combine industry‑leading GPUs\, high‑performance networking\, and optimized software into integrated platforms that enable you to build\, deploy\, and scale generative AI\, digital twins\, and advanced analytics with unmatched performance and efficiency. As the engine behind many of the world’s largest clouds and AI initiatives\, NVIDIA helps organizations transform their data into a competitive advantage\, modernize their core systems\, and accelerate innovation while reducing total cost of ownership and time to value. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Organizer \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 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. URL:https://bdionline.com/event/120225_adobe_event_recap/ LOCATION:Toca Vez\, 95 Morristown Rd\, Basking Ridge\, NJ\, 07920\, United States CATEGORIES:Event Recap,No Header ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://bdionline.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/AdobeNJ.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251202T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251202T200000 DTSTAMP:20260416T084130 CREATED:20250926T150429Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260203T172158Z UID:117051-1764696600-1764705600@bdionline.com SUMMARY:AI-Powered Creativity: Elevating Brand Experiences with Adobe DESCRIPTION:Operationalizing AI at Scale: The Enterprise AI Factory Playbook \n \n \n \n Operationalizing AI at Scale: The Enterprise AI Factory Playbook \n \n \n \n Dinner & Wine Tasting @ The Sea by Alexander's Steakhouse\, Palo Alto\nTuesday\, April 14th\n@ 5:30 – 8:00 PT \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dinner & Wine Tasting @ The Sea by Alexander's Steakhouse\, Palo Alto\nTuesday\, April 14th\n@ 5:30 – 8:00 PT \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Join Waitlist\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Join us to gain fresh perspectives\, build valuable connections\, and leave inspired to lead your organization into the future of data and AI. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Join Waitlist\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Panel\nContent\nProgram\nVenue\nSponsors\n \n \n \n \n Panel\nContent\nProgram\nVenue\nSponsors\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Moderator & Panel \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Chad Smykay \n \n \n Hewlett Packard Enterprise \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n AI CTO & Distinguished Technologist\, Industry Verticals\, North America \n \n \n \n \n \n LinkedIn \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tarik Hammadou \n \n \n NVIDIA \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Director Developer Relations\, AI for Retail & CPG \n \n \n \n \n \n LinkedIn \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Mitalee Gujar \n \n \n Amazon \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Director of Engineering \n \n \n \n \n \n LinkedIn \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Sriram Madhavan \n \n \n Applied Materials \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Design Engineering Director \n \n \n \n \n \n LinkedIn \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Patrick McQuillan \n \n \n Visa \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Global Head of AI & Data Governance \n \n \n \n \n \n LinkedIn \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the Content \n \n \n \n Most enterprises now have dozens of AI initiatives but few have a repeatable way to move from pilot to production at scale. As AI becomes embedded in core business processes\, leading organizations are shifting from project-based experimentation to a standardized enterprise AI factory operating model. This peer discussion explores how large enterprises are designing AI factories that balance speed\, governance\, and reliability—using shared infrastructure\, validated architectures\, and clear operating models to deliver AI outcomes consistently across the organization.   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Discussion Topics \n \n \n \n Why AI Pilots Don’t Scale—and What the Factory Model Changes – Common failure patterns in enterprise AI programs and how standardized pipelines and environments break the cycle.What Belongs in the AI Factory (and What Doesn’t) – Defining the right level of standardization across infrastructure\, data access\, tooling\, governance\, and workflows.Separating Innovation from Production Without Slowing Either – How enterprises create fast experimentation lanes while maintaining strict controls in production environments.Operating the AI Factory: Ownership\, Governance\, and Accountability – Who owns what across IT\, data\, security\, and the business\, and how operating models evolve as AI scales.Measuring Success Beyond Models and Accuracy – Metrics executives actually care about: time-to-value\, reliability\, reuse\, cost efficiency\, and business impact. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Agenda (in PT) \n \n \n \n \n 5:30 Registration and Networking Reception \n 6:00 Welcome Remarks \n 6:05 Wine Tasting \n 6:30 First Course & Networking \n 7:00 Moderated Industry Panel\, Q/A\, Dinner\, Dessert\, and Coffees \n 8:00 Event Concludes \n\n \n \n \n \n 5:30 Registration & 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 8:00 Event concludes \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Who's Attending \n \n \n \n An invitation-only group of enterprise technology\, data\, and AI leaders from major companies in the Bay Area. \n \n \n \n Objectives \n \n \n \n Gain actionable insights from industry experts on how to operationalize AI across the enterprise.Exchange ideas with peers facing similar challenges and uncover innovative solutions.Enjoy an exquisite\, private dining experience that sets the stage for meaningful networking and collaboration. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the Venue \n \n \n \n The Sea by Alexander's Steakhouse\, Palo Alto \n \n \n \n 4269 W El Camino Real\, Palo Alto\, CA 94306 The Sea by Alexander’s Steakhouse is the Bay Area’s premier seafood dining destination. Prepared with modern technique and flair\, the restaurant distinguishes itself by focusing on rich scrumptious morsels from the sea. Chef YuMin Lin blends contemporary cuisine with Japanese sensibility and ingredients to transform The Sea’s menu into the extraordinary. The Sea By Alexander’s Steakhouse Site   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n RSVP TO JOIN WAITLIST \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n First Name \n \n \n \n \n Last Name \n \n \n \n \n Job Title \n \n \n \n \n Company Name \n \n \n \n \n Business Email Address \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n By registering for this event\, you give consent to have the event organizer (BDI) or its sponsors (HPE & NVIDIA) permission to reach out regarding event details or other offerings. \n \n \n \n If you are a public sector employee\, it is critical that you verify the ethics code\, laws and/or regulations that govern your ability to accept items of value from companies with whom you conduct business. Please obtain the necessary approval from your organization before accepting any item of value from HPE. \n \n \n \n SUBMIT\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Sponsors \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Unlock your boldest ambitions with Hewlett Packard Enterprise\, your essential partner for the AI era. HPE uses the power of AI\, cloud\, and networking to help you move faster\, work smarter\, and achieve more. With deep expertise and bold ingenuity\, we empower organizations to turn data into foresight\, elevate performance\, and drive real-world impact—at scale. Rooted in decades of innovation\, we focus on helping companies adapt\, grow\, lead\, and challenge the limits of what’s possible. www.hpe.com \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Our Story NVIDIA is a full‑stack\, accelerated computing company that delivers the AI infrastructure and software powering the world’s most demanding enterprises\, from cloud to data center to factory floor. We combine industry‑leading GPUs\, high‑performance networking\, and optimized software into integrated platforms that enable you to build\, deploy\, and scale generative AI\, digital twins\, and advanced analytics with unmatched performance and efficiency. As the engine behind many of the world’s largest clouds and AI initiatives\, NVIDIA helps organizations transform their data into a competitive advantage\, modernize their core systems\, and accelerate innovation while reducing total cost of ownership and time to value. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Organizer \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 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. URL:https://bdionline.com/event/120225/ LOCATION:Toca Vez\, 95 Morristown Rd\, Basking Ridge\, NJ\, 07920\, United States CATEGORIES:Event Calendar,No Header ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://bdionline.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/AdobeNJ.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251120T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251120T200000 DTSTAMP:20260416T084130 CREATED:20250924T163115Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260203T172200Z UID:116830-1763659800-1763668800@bdionline.com SUMMARY:AI & ERP - From Hype to Impact DESCRIPTION:Operationalizing AI at Scale: The Enterprise AI Factory Playbook \n \n \n \n Operationalizing AI at Scale: The Enterprise AI Factory Playbook \n \n \n \n Dinner & Wine Tasting @ The Sea by Alexander's Steakhouse\, Palo Alto\nTuesday\, April 14th\n@ 5:30 – 8:00 PT \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dinner & Wine Tasting @ The Sea by Alexander's Steakhouse\, Palo Alto\nTuesday\, April 14th\n@ 5:30 – 8:00 PT \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Join Waitlist\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Join us to gain fresh perspectives\, build valuable connections\, and leave inspired to lead your organization into the future of data and AI. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Join Waitlist\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Panel\nContent\nProgram\nVenue\nSponsors\n \n \n \n \n Panel\nContent\nProgram\nVenue\nSponsors\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Moderator & Panel \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Chad Smykay \n \n \n Hewlett Packard Enterprise \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n AI CTO & Distinguished Technologist\, Industry Verticals\, North America \n \n \n \n \n \n LinkedIn \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tarik Hammadou \n \n \n NVIDIA \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Director Developer Relations\, AI for Retail & CPG \n \n \n \n \n \n LinkedIn \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Mitalee Gujar \n \n \n Amazon \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Director of Engineering \n \n \n \n \n \n LinkedIn \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Sriram Madhavan \n \n \n Applied Materials \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Design Engineering Director \n \n \n \n \n \n LinkedIn \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Patrick McQuillan \n \n \n Visa \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Global Head of AI & Data Governance \n \n \n \n \n \n LinkedIn \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the Content \n \n \n \n Most enterprises now have dozens of AI initiatives but few have a repeatable way to move from pilot to production at scale. As AI becomes embedded in core business processes\, leading organizations are shifting from project-based experimentation to a standardized enterprise AI factory operating model. This peer discussion explores how large enterprises are designing AI factories that balance speed\, governance\, and reliability—using shared infrastructure\, validated architectures\, and clear operating models to deliver AI outcomes consistently across the organization.   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Discussion Topics \n \n \n \n Why AI Pilots Don’t Scale—and What the Factory Model Changes – Common failure patterns in enterprise AI programs and how standardized pipelines and environments break the cycle.What Belongs in the AI Factory (and What Doesn’t) – Defining the right level of standardization across infrastructure\, data access\, tooling\, governance\, and workflows.Separating Innovation from Production Without Slowing Either – How enterprises create fast experimentation lanes while maintaining strict controls in production environments.Operating the AI Factory: Ownership\, Governance\, and Accountability – Who owns what across IT\, data\, security\, and the business\, and how operating models evolve as AI scales.Measuring Success Beyond Models and Accuracy – Metrics executives actually care about: time-to-value\, reliability\, reuse\, cost efficiency\, and business impact. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Agenda (in PT) \n \n \n \n \n 5:30 Registration and Networking Reception \n 6:00 Welcome Remarks \n 6:05 Wine Tasting \n 6:30 First Course & Networking \n 7:00 Moderated Industry Panel\, Q/A\, Dinner\, Dessert\, and Coffees \n 8:00 Event Concludes \n\n \n \n \n \n 5:30 Registration & 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 8:00 Event concludes \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Who's Attending \n \n \n \n An invitation-only group of enterprise technology\, data\, and AI leaders from major companies in the Bay Area. \n \n \n \n Objectives \n \n \n \n Gain actionable insights from industry experts on how to operationalize AI across the enterprise.Exchange ideas with peers facing similar challenges and uncover innovative solutions.Enjoy an exquisite\, private dining experience that sets the stage for meaningful networking and collaboration. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the Venue \n \n \n \n The Sea by Alexander's Steakhouse\, Palo Alto \n \n \n \n 4269 W El Camino Real\, Palo Alto\, CA 94306 The Sea by Alexander’s Steakhouse is the Bay Area’s premier seafood dining destination. Prepared with modern technique and flair\, the restaurant distinguishes itself by focusing on rich scrumptious morsels from the sea. Chef YuMin Lin blends contemporary cuisine with Japanese sensibility and ingredients to transform The Sea’s menu into the extraordinary. The Sea By Alexander’s Steakhouse Site   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n RSVP TO JOIN WAITLIST \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n First Name \n \n \n \n \n Last Name \n \n \n \n \n Job Title \n \n \n \n \n Company Name \n \n \n \n \n Business Email Address \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n By registering for this event\, you give consent to have the event organizer (BDI) or its sponsors (HPE & NVIDIA) permission to reach out regarding event details or other offerings. \n \n \n \n If you are a public sector employee\, it is critical that you verify the ethics code\, laws and/or regulations that govern your ability to accept items of value from companies with whom you conduct business. Please obtain the necessary approval from your organization before accepting any item of value from HPE. \n \n \n \n SUBMIT\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Sponsors \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Unlock your boldest ambitions with Hewlett Packard Enterprise\, your essential partner for the AI era. HPE uses the power of AI\, cloud\, and networking to help you move faster\, work smarter\, and achieve more. With deep expertise and bold ingenuity\, we empower organizations to turn data into foresight\, elevate performance\, and drive real-world impact—at scale. Rooted in decades of innovation\, we focus on helping companies adapt\, grow\, lead\, and challenge the limits of what’s possible. www.hpe.com \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Our Story NVIDIA is a full‑stack\, accelerated computing company that delivers the AI infrastructure and software powering the world’s most demanding enterprises\, from cloud to data center to factory floor. We combine industry‑leading GPUs\, high‑performance networking\, and optimized software into integrated platforms that enable you to build\, deploy\, and scale generative AI\, digital twins\, and advanced analytics with unmatched performance and efficiency. As the engine behind many of the world’s largest clouds and AI initiatives\, NVIDIA helps organizations transform their data into a competitive advantage\, modernize their core systems\, and accelerate innovation while reducing total cost of ownership and time to value. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Organizer \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 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. URL:https://bdionline.com/event/112025/ LOCATION:Butter\, 70 W 45th St\, New York\, NY\, 10036\, United States CATEGORIES:Event Calendar,No Header ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://bdionline.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/answerthink.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251119T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251119T200000 DTSTAMP:20260416T084130 CREATED:20260112T193332Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260203T172203Z UID:118705-1763573400-1763582400@bdionline.com SUMMARY:Event Recap: The Enterprise Compute Advantage: Enabling Agentic AI DESCRIPTION:Operationalizing AI at Scale: The Enterprise AI Factory Playbook \n \n \n \n Operationalizing AI at Scale: The Enterprise AI Factory Playbook \n \n \n \n Dinner & Wine Tasting @ The Sea by Alexander's Steakhouse\, Palo Alto\nTuesday\, April 14th\n@ 5:30 – 8:00 PT \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dinner & Wine Tasting @ The Sea by Alexander's Steakhouse\, Palo Alto\nTuesday\, April 14th\n@ 5:30 – 8:00 PT \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Join Waitlist\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Join us to gain fresh perspectives\, build valuable connections\, and leave inspired to lead your organization into the future of data and AI. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Join Waitlist\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Panel\nContent\nProgram\nVenue\nSponsors\n \n \n \n \n Panel\nContent\nProgram\nVenue\nSponsors\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Moderator & Panel \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Chad Smykay \n \n \n Hewlett Packard Enterprise \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n AI CTO & Distinguished Technologist\, Industry Verticals\, North America \n \n \n \n \n \n LinkedIn \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tarik Hammadou \n \n \n NVIDIA \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Director Developer Relations\, AI for Retail & CPG \n \n \n \n \n \n LinkedIn \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Mitalee Gujar \n \n \n Amazon \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Director of Engineering \n \n \n \n \n \n LinkedIn \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Sriram Madhavan \n \n \n Applied Materials \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Design Engineering Director \n \n \n \n \n \n LinkedIn \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Patrick McQuillan \n \n \n Visa \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Global Head of AI & Data Governance \n \n \n \n \n \n LinkedIn \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the Content \n \n \n \n Most enterprises now have dozens of AI initiatives but few have a repeatable way to move from pilot to production at scale. As AI becomes embedded in core business processes\, leading organizations are shifting from project-based experimentation to a standardized enterprise AI factory operating model. This peer discussion explores how large enterprises are designing AI factories that balance speed\, governance\, and reliability—using shared infrastructure\, validated architectures\, and clear operating models to deliver AI outcomes consistently across the organization.   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Discussion Topics \n \n \n \n Why AI Pilots Don’t Scale—and What the Factory Model Changes – Common failure patterns in enterprise AI programs and how standardized pipelines and environments break the cycle.What Belongs in the AI Factory (and What Doesn’t) – Defining the right level of standardization across infrastructure\, data access\, tooling\, governance\, and workflows.Separating Innovation from Production Without Slowing Either – How enterprises create fast experimentation lanes while maintaining strict controls in production environments.Operating the AI Factory: Ownership\, Governance\, and Accountability – Who owns what across IT\, data\, security\, and the business\, and how operating models evolve as AI scales.Measuring Success Beyond Models and Accuracy – Metrics executives actually care about: time-to-value\, reliability\, reuse\, cost efficiency\, and business impact. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Agenda (in PT) \n \n \n \n \n 5:30 Registration and Networking Reception \n 6:00 Welcome Remarks \n 6:05 Wine Tasting \n 6:30 First Course & Networking \n 7:00 Moderated Industry Panel\, Q/A\, Dinner\, Dessert\, and Coffees \n 8:00 Event Concludes \n\n \n \n \n \n 5:30 Registration & 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 8:00 Event concludes \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Who's Attending \n \n \n \n An invitation-only group of enterprise technology\, data\, and AI leaders from major companies in the Bay Area. \n \n \n \n Objectives \n \n \n \n Gain actionable insights from industry experts on how to operationalize AI across the enterprise.Exchange ideas with peers facing similar challenges and uncover innovative solutions.Enjoy an exquisite\, private dining experience that sets the stage for meaningful networking and collaboration. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the Venue \n \n \n \n The Sea by Alexander's Steakhouse\, Palo Alto \n \n \n \n 4269 W El Camino Real\, Palo Alto\, CA 94306 The Sea by Alexander’s Steakhouse is the Bay Area’s premier seafood dining destination. Prepared with modern technique and flair\, the restaurant distinguishes itself by focusing on rich scrumptious morsels from the sea. Chef YuMin Lin blends contemporary cuisine with Japanese sensibility and ingredients to transform The Sea’s menu into the extraordinary. The Sea By Alexander’s Steakhouse Site   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n RSVP TO JOIN WAITLIST \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n First Name \n \n \n \n \n Last Name \n \n \n \n \n Job Title \n \n \n \n \n Company Name \n \n \n \n \n Business Email Address \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n By registering for this event\, you give consent to have the event organizer (BDI) or its sponsors (HPE & NVIDIA) permission to reach out regarding event details or other offerings. \n \n \n \n If you are a public sector employee\, it is critical that you verify the ethics code\, laws and/or regulations that govern your ability to accept items of value from companies with whom you conduct business. Please obtain the necessary approval from your organization before accepting any item of value from HPE. \n \n \n \n SUBMIT\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Sponsors \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Unlock your boldest ambitions with Hewlett Packard Enterprise\, your essential partner for the AI era. HPE uses the power of AI\, cloud\, and networking to help you move faster\, work smarter\, and achieve more. With deep expertise and bold ingenuity\, we empower organizations to turn data into foresight\, elevate performance\, and drive real-world impact—at scale. Rooted in decades of innovation\, we focus on helping companies adapt\, grow\, lead\, and challenge the limits of what’s possible. www.hpe.com \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Our Story NVIDIA is a full‑stack\, accelerated computing company that delivers the AI infrastructure and software powering the world’s most demanding enterprises\, from cloud to data center to factory floor. We combine industry‑leading GPUs\, high‑performance networking\, and optimized software into integrated platforms that enable you to build\, deploy\, and scale generative AI\, digital twins\, and advanced analytics with unmatched performance and efficiency. As the engine behind many of the world’s largest clouds and AI initiatives\, NVIDIA helps organizations transform their data into a competitive advantage\, modernize their core systems\, and accelerate innovation while reducing total cost of ownership and time to value. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Organizer \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 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. URL:https://bdionline.com/event/111925_hpe_event_recap/ LOCATION:Del Frisco’s Double Eagle Steak House\, 5905 Legacy Dr Suite A120\, Plano\, TX\, 75024\, United States CATEGORIES:Event Calendar,Event Recap,No Header ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://bdionline.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/hpenvidiadallas.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251119T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251119T200000 DTSTAMP:20260416T084130 CREATED:20250919T153844Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260203T172205Z UID:116446-1763573400-1763582400@bdionline.com SUMMARY:The Enterprise Compute Advantage: Enabling Agentic AI DESCRIPTION:Operationalizing AI at Scale: The Enterprise AI Factory Playbook \n \n \n \n Operationalizing AI at Scale: The Enterprise AI Factory Playbook \n \n \n \n Dinner & Wine Tasting @ The Sea by Alexander's Steakhouse\, Palo Alto\nTuesday\, April 14th\n@ 5:30 – 8:00 PT \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dinner & Wine Tasting @ The Sea by Alexander's Steakhouse\, Palo Alto\nTuesday\, April 14th\n@ 5:30 – 8:00 PT \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Join Waitlist\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Join us to gain fresh perspectives\, build valuable connections\, and leave inspired to lead your organization into the future of data and AI. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Join Waitlist\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Panel\nContent\nProgram\nVenue\nSponsors\n \n \n \n \n Panel\nContent\nProgram\nVenue\nSponsors\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Moderator & Panel \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Chad Smykay \n \n \n Hewlett Packard Enterprise \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n AI CTO & Distinguished Technologist\, Industry Verticals\, North America \n \n \n \n \n \n LinkedIn \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tarik Hammadou \n \n \n NVIDIA \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Director Developer Relations\, AI for Retail & CPG \n \n \n \n \n \n LinkedIn \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Mitalee Gujar \n \n \n Amazon \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Director of Engineering \n \n \n \n \n \n LinkedIn \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Sriram Madhavan \n \n \n Applied Materials \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Design Engineering Director \n \n \n \n \n \n LinkedIn \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Patrick McQuillan \n \n \n Visa \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Global Head of AI & Data Governance \n \n \n \n \n \n LinkedIn \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the Content \n \n \n \n Most enterprises now have dozens of AI initiatives but few have a repeatable way to move from pilot to production at scale. As AI becomes embedded in core business processes\, leading organizations are shifting from project-based experimentation to a standardized enterprise AI factory operating model. This peer discussion explores how large enterprises are designing AI factories that balance speed\, governance\, and reliability—using shared infrastructure\, validated architectures\, and clear operating models to deliver AI outcomes consistently across the organization.   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Discussion Topics \n \n \n \n Why AI Pilots Don’t Scale—and What the Factory Model Changes – Common failure patterns in enterprise AI programs and how standardized pipelines and environments break the cycle.What Belongs in the AI Factory (and What Doesn’t) – Defining the right level of standardization across infrastructure\, data access\, tooling\, governance\, and workflows.Separating Innovation from Production Without Slowing Either – How enterprises create fast experimentation lanes while maintaining strict controls in production environments.Operating the AI Factory: Ownership\, Governance\, and Accountability – Who owns what across IT\, data\, security\, and the business\, and how operating models evolve as AI scales.Measuring Success Beyond Models and Accuracy – Metrics executives actually care about: time-to-value\, reliability\, reuse\, cost efficiency\, and business impact. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Agenda (in PT) \n \n \n \n \n 5:30 Registration and Networking Reception \n 6:00 Welcome Remarks \n 6:05 Wine Tasting \n 6:30 First Course & Networking \n 7:00 Moderated Industry Panel\, Q/A\, Dinner\, Dessert\, and Coffees \n 8:00 Event Concludes \n\n \n \n \n \n 5:30 Registration & 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 8:00 Event concludes \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Who's Attending \n \n \n \n An invitation-only group of enterprise technology\, data\, and AI leaders from major companies in the Bay Area. \n \n \n \n Objectives \n \n \n \n Gain actionable insights from industry experts on how to operationalize AI across the enterprise.Exchange ideas with peers facing similar challenges and uncover innovative solutions.Enjoy an exquisite\, private dining experience that sets the stage for meaningful networking and collaboration. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the Venue \n \n \n \n The Sea by Alexander's Steakhouse\, Palo Alto \n \n \n \n 4269 W El Camino Real\, Palo Alto\, CA 94306 The Sea by Alexander’s Steakhouse is the Bay Area’s premier seafood dining destination. Prepared with modern technique and flair\, the restaurant distinguishes itself by focusing on rich scrumptious morsels from the sea. Chef YuMin Lin blends contemporary cuisine with Japanese sensibility and ingredients to transform The Sea’s menu into the extraordinary. The Sea By Alexander’s Steakhouse Site   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n RSVP TO JOIN WAITLIST \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n First Name \n \n \n \n \n Last Name \n \n \n \n \n Job Title \n \n \n \n \n Company Name \n \n \n \n \n Business Email Address \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n By registering for this event\, you give consent to have the event organizer (BDI) or its sponsors (HPE & NVIDIA) permission to reach out regarding event details or other offerings. \n \n \n \n If you are a public sector employee\, it is critical that you verify the ethics code\, laws and/or regulations that govern your ability to accept items of value from companies with whom you conduct business. Please obtain the necessary approval from your organization before accepting any item of value from HPE. \n \n \n \n SUBMIT\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Sponsors \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Unlock your boldest ambitions with Hewlett Packard Enterprise\, your essential partner for the AI era. HPE uses the power of AI\, cloud\, and networking to help you move faster\, work smarter\, and achieve more. With deep expertise and bold ingenuity\, we empower organizations to turn data into foresight\, elevate performance\, and drive real-world impact—at scale. Rooted in decades of innovation\, we focus on helping companies adapt\, grow\, lead\, and challenge the limits of what’s possible. www.hpe.com \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Our Story NVIDIA is a full‑stack\, accelerated computing company that delivers the AI infrastructure and software powering the world’s most demanding enterprises\, from cloud to data center to factory floor. We combine industry‑leading GPUs\, high‑performance networking\, and optimized software into integrated platforms that enable you to build\, deploy\, and scale generative AI\, digital twins\, and advanced analytics with unmatched performance and efficiency. As the engine behind many of the world’s largest clouds and AI initiatives\, NVIDIA helps organizations transform their data into a competitive advantage\, modernize their core systems\, and accelerate innovation while reducing total cost of ownership and time to value. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Organizer \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 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. URL:https://bdionline.com/event/111925/ LOCATION:Del Frisco’s Double Eagle Steakhouse\, 5905 Legacy Dr Suite A120\, Plano\, Texas\, 75024\, United States CATEGORIES:Event Calendar,No Header ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://bdionline.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/hpenvidiadallas.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251118T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251118T200000 DTSTAMP:20260416T084130 CREATED:20260109T191522Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260127T194142Z UID:118572-1763487000-1763496000@bdionline.com SUMMARY:Event Recap: Beyond Silos: Unifying ERP & AI for Smarter Business DESCRIPTION:Operationalizing AI at Scale: The Enterprise AI Factory Playbook \n \n \n \n Operationalizing AI at Scale: The Enterprise AI Factory Playbook \n \n \n \n Dinner & Wine Tasting @ The Sea by Alexander's Steakhouse\, Palo Alto\nTuesday\, April 14th\n@ 5:30 – 8:00 PT \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dinner & Wine Tasting @ The Sea by Alexander's Steakhouse\, Palo Alto\nTuesday\, April 14th\n@ 5:30 – 8:00 PT \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Join Waitlist\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Join us to gain fresh perspectives\, build valuable connections\, and leave inspired to lead your organization into the future of data and AI. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Join Waitlist\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Panel\nContent\nProgram\nVenue\nSponsors\n \n \n \n \n Panel\nContent\nProgram\nVenue\nSponsors\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Moderator & Panel \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Chad Smykay \n \n \n Hewlett Packard Enterprise \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n AI CTO & Distinguished Technologist\, Industry Verticals\, North America \n \n \n \n \n \n LinkedIn \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tarik Hammadou \n \n \n NVIDIA \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Director Developer Relations\, AI for Retail & CPG \n \n \n \n \n \n LinkedIn \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Mitalee Gujar \n \n \n Amazon \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Director of Engineering \n \n \n \n \n \n LinkedIn \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Sriram Madhavan \n \n \n Applied Materials \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Design Engineering Director \n \n \n \n \n \n LinkedIn \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Patrick McQuillan \n \n \n Visa \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Global Head of AI & Data Governance \n \n \n \n \n \n LinkedIn \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the Content \n \n \n \n Most enterprises now have dozens of AI initiatives but few have a repeatable way to move from pilot to production at scale. As AI becomes embedded in core business processes\, leading organizations are shifting from project-based experimentation to a standardized enterprise AI factory operating model. This peer discussion explores how large enterprises are designing AI factories that balance speed\, governance\, and reliability—using shared infrastructure\, validated architectures\, and clear operating models to deliver AI outcomes consistently across the organization.   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Discussion Topics \n \n \n \n Why AI Pilots Don’t Scale—and What the Factory Model Changes – Common failure patterns in enterprise AI programs and how standardized pipelines and environments break the cycle.What Belongs in the AI Factory (and What Doesn’t) – Defining the right level of standardization across infrastructure\, data access\, tooling\, governance\, and workflows.Separating Innovation from Production Without Slowing Either – How enterprises create fast experimentation lanes while maintaining strict controls in production environments.Operating the AI Factory: Ownership\, Governance\, and Accountability – Who owns what across IT\, data\, security\, and the business\, and how operating models evolve as AI scales.Measuring Success Beyond Models and Accuracy – Metrics executives actually care about: time-to-value\, reliability\, reuse\, cost efficiency\, and business impact. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Agenda (in PT) \n \n \n \n \n 5:30 Registration and Networking Reception \n 6:00 Welcome Remarks \n 6:05 Wine Tasting \n 6:30 First Course & Networking \n 7:00 Moderated Industry Panel\, Q/A\, Dinner\, Dessert\, and Coffees \n 8:00 Event Concludes \n\n \n \n \n \n 5:30 Registration & 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 8:00 Event concludes \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Who's Attending \n \n \n \n An invitation-only group of enterprise technology\, data\, and AI leaders from major companies in the Bay Area. \n \n \n \n Objectives \n \n \n \n Gain actionable insights from industry experts on how to operationalize AI across the enterprise.Exchange ideas with peers facing similar challenges and uncover innovative solutions.Enjoy an exquisite\, private dining experience that sets the stage for meaningful networking and collaboration. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the Venue \n \n \n \n The Sea by Alexander's Steakhouse\, Palo Alto \n \n \n \n 4269 W El Camino Real\, Palo Alto\, CA 94306 The Sea by Alexander’s Steakhouse is the Bay Area’s premier seafood dining destination. Prepared with modern technique and flair\, the restaurant distinguishes itself by focusing on rich scrumptious morsels from the sea. Chef YuMin Lin blends contemporary cuisine with Japanese sensibility and ingredients to transform The Sea’s menu into the extraordinary. The Sea By Alexander’s Steakhouse Site   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n RSVP TO JOIN WAITLIST \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n First Name \n \n \n \n \n Last Name \n \n \n \n \n Job Title \n \n \n \n \n Company Name \n \n \n \n \n Business Email Address \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n By registering for this event\, you give consent to have the event organizer (BDI) or its sponsors (HPE & NVIDIA) permission to reach out regarding event details or other offerings. \n \n \n \n If you are a public sector employee\, it is critical that you verify the ethics code\, laws and/or regulations that govern your ability to accept items of value from companies with whom you conduct business. Please obtain the necessary approval from your organization before accepting any item of value from HPE. \n \n \n \n SUBMIT\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Sponsors \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Unlock your boldest ambitions with Hewlett Packard Enterprise\, your essential partner for the AI era. HPE uses the power of AI\, cloud\, and networking to help you move faster\, work smarter\, and achieve more. With deep expertise and bold ingenuity\, we empower organizations to turn data into foresight\, elevate performance\, and drive real-world impact—at scale. Rooted in decades of innovation\, we focus on helping companies adapt\, grow\, lead\, and challenge the limits of what’s possible. www.hpe.com \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Our Story NVIDIA is a full‑stack\, accelerated computing company that delivers the AI infrastructure and software powering the world’s most demanding enterprises\, from cloud to data center to factory floor. We combine industry‑leading GPUs\, high‑performance networking\, and optimized software into integrated platforms that enable you to build\, deploy\, and scale generative AI\, digital twins\, and advanced analytics with unmatched performance and efficiency. As the engine behind many of the world’s largest clouds and AI initiatives\, NVIDIA helps organizations transform their data into a competitive advantage\, modernize their core systems\, and accelerate innovation while reducing total cost of ownership and time to value. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Organizer \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 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. URL:https://bdionline.com/event/111825_sap_vistavu_event_recap/ LOCATION:Del Frisco’s Double Eagle Steak House\, 5905 Legacy Dr Suite A120\, Plano\, TX\, 75024\, United States CATEGORIES:Event Recap,No Header ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://bdionline.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Vistavu-dallas.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251118T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251118T200000 DTSTAMP:20260416T084130 CREATED:20250923T180404Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260203T172206Z UID:116737-1763487000-1763496000@bdionline.com SUMMARY:Beyond Silos: Unifying ERP & AI for Smarter Business DESCRIPTION:Operationalizing AI at Scale: The Enterprise AI Factory Playbook \n \n \n \n Operationalizing AI at Scale: The Enterprise AI Factory Playbook \n \n \n \n Dinner & Wine Tasting @ The Sea by Alexander's Steakhouse\, Palo Alto\nTuesday\, April 14th\n@ 5:30 – 8:00 PT \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dinner & Wine Tasting @ The Sea by Alexander's Steakhouse\, Palo Alto\nTuesday\, April 14th\n@ 5:30 – 8:00 PT \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Join Waitlist\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Join us to gain fresh perspectives\, build valuable connections\, and leave inspired to lead your organization into the future of data and AI. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Join Waitlist\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Panel\nContent\nProgram\nVenue\nSponsors\n \n \n \n \n Panel\nContent\nProgram\nVenue\nSponsors\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Moderator & Panel \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Chad Smykay \n \n \n Hewlett Packard Enterprise \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n AI CTO & Distinguished Technologist\, Industry Verticals\, North America \n \n \n \n \n \n LinkedIn \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tarik Hammadou \n \n \n NVIDIA \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Director Developer Relations\, AI for Retail & CPG \n \n \n \n \n \n LinkedIn \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Mitalee Gujar \n \n \n Amazon \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Director of Engineering \n \n \n \n \n \n LinkedIn \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Sriram Madhavan \n \n \n Applied Materials \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Design Engineering Director \n \n \n \n \n \n LinkedIn \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Patrick McQuillan \n \n \n Visa \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Global Head of AI & Data Governance \n \n \n \n \n \n LinkedIn \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the Content \n \n \n \n Most enterprises now have dozens of AI initiatives but few have a repeatable way to move from pilot to production at scale. As AI becomes embedded in core business processes\, leading organizations are shifting from project-based experimentation to a standardized enterprise AI factory operating model. This peer discussion explores how large enterprises are designing AI factories that balance speed\, governance\, and reliability—using shared infrastructure\, validated architectures\, and clear operating models to deliver AI outcomes consistently across the organization.   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Discussion Topics \n \n \n \n Why AI Pilots Don’t Scale—and What the Factory Model Changes – Common failure patterns in enterprise AI programs and how standardized pipelines and environments break the cycle.What Belongs in the AI Factory (and What Doesn’t) – Defining the right level of standardization across infrastructure\, data access\, tooling\, governance\, and workflows.Separating Innovation from Production Without Slowing Either – How enterprises create fast experimentation lanes while maintaining strict controls in production environments.Operating the AI Factory: Ownership\, Governance\, and Accountability – Who owns what across IT\, data\, security\, and the business\, and how operating models evolve as AI scales.Measuring Success Beyond Models and Accuracy – Metrics executives actually care about: time-to-value\, reliability\, reuse\, cost efficiency\, and business impact. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Agenda (in PT) \n \n \n \n \n 5:30 Registration and Networking Reception \n 6:00 Welcome Remarks \n 6:05 Wine Tasting \n 6:30 First Course & Networking \n 7:00 Moderated Industry Panel\, Q/A\, Dinner\, Dessert\, and Coffees \n 8:00 Event Concludes \n\n \n \n \n \n 5:30 Registration & 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 8:00 Event concludes \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Who's Attending \n \n \n \n An invitation-only group of enterprise technology\, data\, and AI leaders from major companies in the Bay Area. \n \n \n \n Objectives \n \n \n \n Gain actionable insights from industry experts on how to operationalize AI across the enterprise.Exchange ideas with peers facing similar challenges and uncover innovative solutions.Enjoy an exquisite\, private dining experience that sets the stage for meaningful networking and collaboration. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the Venue \n \n \n \n The Sea by Alexander's Steakhouse\, Palo Alto \n \n \n \n 4269 W El Camino Real\, Palo Alto\, CA 94306 The Sea by Alexander’s Steakhouse is the Bay Area’s premier seafood dining destination. Prepared with modern technique and flair\, the restaurant distinguishes itself by focusing on rich scrumptious morsels from the sea. Chef YuMin Lin blends contemporary cuisine with Japanese sensibility and ingredients to transform The Sea’s menu into the extraordinary. The Sea By Alexander’s Steakhouse Site   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n RSVP TO JOIN WAITLIST \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n First Name \n \n \n \n \n Last Name \n \n \n \n \n Job Title \n \n \n \n \n Company Name \n \n \n \n \n Business Email Address \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n By registering for this event\, you give consent to have the event organizer (BDI) or its sponsors (HPE & NVIDIA) permission to reach out regarding event details or other offerings. \n \n \n \n If you are a public sector employee\, it is critical that you verify the ethics code\, laws and/or regulations that govern your ability to accept items of value from companies with whom you conduct business. Please obtain the necessary approval from your organization before accepting any item of value from HPE. \n \n \n \n SUBMIT\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Sponsors \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Unlock your boldest ambitions with Hewlett Packard Enterprise\, your essential partner for the AI era. HPE uses the power of AI\, cloud\, and networking to help you move faster\, work smarter\, and achieve more. With deep expertise and bold ingenuity\, we empower organizations to turn data into foresight\, elevate performance\, and drive real-world impact—at scale. Rooted in decades of innovation\, we focus on helping companies adapt\, grow\, lead\, and challenge the limits of what’s possible. www.hpe.com \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Our Story NVIDIA is a full‑stack\, accelerated computing company that delivers the AI infrastructure and software powering the world’s most demanding enterprises\, from cloud to data center to factory floor. We combine industry‑leading GPUs\, high‑performance networking\, and optimized software into integrated platforms that enable you to build\, deploy\, and scale generative AI\, digital twins\, and advanced analytics with unmatched performance and efficiency. As the engine behind many of the world’s largest clouds and AI initiatives\, NVIDIA helps organizations transform their data into a competitive advantage\, modernize their core systems\, and accelerate innovation while reducing total cost of ownership and time to value. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Organizer \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 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. URL:https://bdionline.com/event/111825/ LOCATION:Del Frisco’s Double Eagle Steak House\, 5905 Legacy Dr Suite A120\, Plano\, TX\, 75024\, United States CATEGORIES:Event Calendar,No Header ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://bdionline.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Vistavu-dallas.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251113T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251113T200000 DTSTAMP:20260416T084130 CREATED:20260109T192948Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260127T200930Z UID:118589-1763055000-1763064000@bdionline.com SUMMARY:Event Recap: From Disruption to Advantage: AI-Powered Resilience in Supply Chains DESCRIPTION:Operationalizing AI at Scale: The Enterprise AI Factory Playbook \n \n \n \n Operationalizing AI at Scale: The Enterprise AI Factory Playbook \n \n \n \n Dinner & Wine Tasting @ The Sea by Alexander's Steakhouse\, Palo Alto\nTuesday\, April 14th\n@ 5:30 – 8:00 PT \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dinner & Wine Tasting @ The Sea by Alexander's Steakhouse\, Palo Alto\nTuesday\, April 14th\n@ 5:30 – 8:00 PT \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Join Waitlist\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Join us to gain fresh perspectives\, build valuable connections\, and leave inspired to lead your organization into the future of data and AI. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Join Waitlist\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Panel\nContent\nProgram\nVenue\nSponsors\n \n \n \n \n Panel\nContent\nProgram\nVenue\nSponsors\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Moderator & Panel \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Chad Smykay \n \n \n Hewlett Packard Enterprise \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n AI CTO & Distinguished Technologist\, Industry Verticals\, North America \n \n \n \n \n \n LinkedIn \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tarik Hammadou \n \n \n NVIDIA \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Director Developer Relations\, AI for Retail & CPG \n \n \n \n \n \n LinkedIn \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Mitalee Gujar \n \n \n Amazon \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Director of Engineering \n \n \n \n \n \n LinkedIn \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Sriram Madhavan \n \n \n Applied Materials \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Design Engineering Director \n \n \n \n \n \n LinkedIn \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Patrick McQuillan \n \n \n Visa \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Global Head of AI & Data Governance \n \n \n \n \n \n LinkedIn \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the Content \n \n \n \n Most enterprises now have dozens of AI initiatives but few have a repeatable way to move from pilot to production at scale. As AI becomes embedded in core business processes\, leading organizations are shifting from project-based experimentation to a standardized enterprise AI factory operating model. This peer discussion explores how large enterprises are designing AI factories that balance speed\, governance\, and reliability—using shared infrastructure\, validated architectures\, and clear operating models to deliver AI outcomes consistently across the organization.   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Discussion Topics \n \n \n \n Why AI Pilots Don’t Scale—and What the Factory Model Changes – Common failure patterns in enterprise AI programs and how standardized pipelines and environments break the cycle.What Belongs in the AI Factory (and What Doesn’t) – Defining the right level of standardization across infrastructure\, data access\, tooling\, governance\, and workflows.Separating Innovation from Production Without Slowing Either – How enterprises create fast experimentation lanes while maintaining strict controls in production environments.Operating the AI Factory: Ownership\, Governance\, and Accountability – Who owns what across IT\, data\, security\, and the business\, and how operating models evolve as AI scales.Measuring Success Beyond Models and Accuracy – Metrics executives actually care about: time-to-value\, reliability\, reuse\, cost efficiency\, and business impact. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Agenda (in PT) \n \n \n \n \n 5:30 Registration and Networking Reception \n 6:00 Welcome Remarks \n 6:05 Wine Tasting \n 6:30 First Course & Networking \n 7:00 Moderated Industry Panel\, Q/A\, Dinner\, Dessert\, and Coffees \n 8:00 Event Concludes \n\n \n \n \n \n 5:30 Registration & 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 8:00 Event concludes \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Who's Attending \n \n \n \n An invitation-only group of enterprise technology\, data\, and AI leaders from major companies in the Bay Area. \n \n \n \n Objectives \n \n \n \n Gain actionable insights from industry experts on how to operationalize AI across the enterprise.Exchange ideas with peers facing similar challenges and uncover innovative solutions.Enjoy an exquisite\, private dining experience that sets the stage for meaningful networking and collaboration. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the Venue \n \n \n \n The Sea by Alexander's Steakhouse\, Palo Alto \n \n \n \n 4269 W El Camino Real\, Palo Alto\, CA 94306 The Sea by Alexander’s Steakhouse is the Bay Area’s premier seafood dining destination. Prepared with modern technique and flair\, the restaurant distinguishes itself by focusing on rich scrumptious morsels from the sea. Chef YuMin Lin blends contemporary cuisine with Japanese sensibility and ingredients to transform The Sea’s menu into the extraordinary. The Sea By Alexander’s Steakhouse Site   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n RSVP TO JOIN WAITLIST \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n First Name \n \n \n \n \n Last Name \n \n \n \n \n Job Title \n \n \n \n \n Company Name \n \n \n \n \n Business Email Address \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n By registering for this event\, you give consent to have the event organizer (BDI) or its sponsors (HPE & NVIDIA) permission to reach out regarding event details or other offerings. \n \n \n \n If you are a public sector employee\, it is critical that you verify the ethics code\, laws and/or regulations that govern your ability to accept items of value from companies with whom you conduct business. Please obtain the necessary approval from your organization before accepting any item of value from HPE. \n \n \n \n SUBMIT\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Sponsors \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Unlock your boldest ambitions with Hewlett Packard Enterprise\, your essential partner for the AI era. HPE uses the power of AI\, cloud\, and networking to help you move faster\, work smarter\, and achieve more. With deep expertise and bold ingenuity\, we empower organizations to turn data into foresight\, elevate performance\, and drive real-world impact—at scale. Rooted in decades of innovation\, we focus on helping companies adapt\, grow\, lead\, and challenge the limits of what’s possible. www.hpe.com \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Our Story NVIDIA is a full‑stack\, accelerated computing company that delivers the AI infrastructure and software powering the world’s most demanding enterprises\, from cloud to data center to factory floor. We combine industry‑leading GPUs\, high‑performance networking\, and optimized software into integrated platforms that enable you to build\, deploy\, and scale generative AI\, digital twins\, and advanced analytics with unmatched performance and efficiency. As the engine behind many of the world’s largest clouds and AI initiatives\, NVIDIA helps organizations transform their data into a competitive advantage\, modernize their core systems\, and accelerate innovation while reducing total cost of ownership and time to value. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Organizer \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 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. URL:https://bdionline.com/event/111325_sap_nttdata_event_recap/ LOCATION:Gibsons Rosemont\, 5464 N River Rd\, Rosemont\, IL\, 60018\, United States CATEGORIES:Event Recap,No Header ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://bdionline.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/ntt-sap-flipped.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251113T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251113T200000 DTSTAMP:20260416T084130 CREATED:20250903T163530Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260203T172208Z UID:115523-1763055000-1763064000@bdionline.com SUMMARY:From Disruption to Advantage: AI-Powered Resilience in Supply Chains DESCRIPTION:Operationalizing AI at Scale: The Enterprise AI Factory Playbook \n \n \n \n Operationalizing AI at Scale: The Enterprise AI Factory Playbook \n \n \n \n Dinner & Wine Tasting @ The Sea by Alexander's Steakhouse\, Palo Alto\nTuesday\, April 14th\n@ 5:30 – 8:00 PT \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dinner & Wine Tasting @ The Sea by Alexander's Steakhouse\, Palo Alto\nTuesday\, April 14th\n@ 5:30 – 8:00 PT \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Join Waitlist\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Join us to gain fresh perspectives\, build valuable connections\, and leave inspired to lead your organization into the future of data and AI. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Join Waitlist\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Panel\nContent\nProgram\nVenue\nSponsors\n \n \n \n \n Panel\nContent\nProgram\nVenue\nSponsors\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Moderator & Panel \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Chad Smykay \n \n \n Hewlett Packard Enterprise \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n AI CTO & Distinguished Technologist\, Industry Verticals\, North America \n \n \n \n \n \n LinkedIn \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tarik Hammadou \n \n \n NVIDIA \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Director Developer Relations\, AI for Retail & CPG \n \n \n \n \n \n LinkedIn \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Mitalee Gujar \n \n \n Amazon \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Director of Engineering \n \n \n \n \n \n LinkedIn \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Sriram Madhavan \n \n \n Applied Materials \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Design Engineering Director \n \n \n \n \n \n LinkedIn \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Patrick McQuillan \n \n \n Visa \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Global Head of AI & Data Governance \n \n \n \n \n \n LinkedIn \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the Content \n \n \n \n Most enterprises now have dozens of AI initiatives but few have a repeatable way to move from pilot to production at scale. As AI becomes embedded in core business processes\, leading organizations are shifting from project-based experimentation to a standardized enterprise AI factory operating model. This peer discussion explores how large enterprises are designing AI factories that balance speed\, governance\, and reliability—using shared infrastructure\, validated architectures\, and clear operating models to deliver AI outcomes consistently across the organization.   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Discussion Topics \n \n \n \n Why AI Pilots Don’t Scale—and What the Factory Model Changes – Common failure patterns in enterprise AI programs and how standardized pipelines and environments break the cycle.What Belongs in the AI Factory (and What Doesn’t) – Defining the right level of standardization across infrastructure\, data access\, tooling\, governance\, and workflows.Separating Innovation from Production Without Slowing Either – How enterprises create fast experimentation lanes while maintaining strict controls in production environments.Operating the AI Factory: Ownership\, Governance\, and Accountability – Who owns what across IT\, data\, security\, and the business\, and how operating models evolve as AI scales.Measuring Success Beyond Models and Accuracy – Metrics executives actually care about: time-to-value\, reliability\, reuse\, cost efficiency\, and business impact. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Agenda (in PT) \n \n \n \n \n 5:30 Registration and Networking Reception \n 6:00 Welcome Remarks \n 6:05 Wine Tasting \n 6:30 First Course & Networking \n 7:00 Moderated Industry Panel\, Q/A\, Dinner\, Dessert\, and Coffees \n 8:00 Event Concludes \n\n \n \n \n \n 5:30 Registration & 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 8:00 Event concludes \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Who's Attending \n \n \n \n An invitation-only group of enterprise technology\, data\, and AI leaders from major companies in the Bay Area. \n \n \n \n Objectives \n \n \n \n Gain actionable insights from industry experts on how to operationalize AI across the enterprise.Exchange ideas with peers facing similar challenges and uncover innovative solutions.Enjoy an exquisite\, private dining experience that sets the stage for meaningful networking and collaboration. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the Venue \n \n \n \n The Sea by Alexander's Steakhouse\, Palo Alto \n \n \n \n 4269 W El Camino Real\, Palo Alto\, CA 94306 The Sea by Alexander’s Steakhouse is the Bay Area’s premier seafood dining destination. Prepared with modern technique and flair\, the restaurant distinguishes itself by focusing on rich scrumptious morsels from the sea. Chef YuMin Lin blends contemporary cuisine with Japanese sensibility and ingredients to transform The Sea’s menu into the extraordinary. The Sea By Alexander’s Steakhouse Site   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n RSVP TO JOIN WAITLIST \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n First Name \n \n \n \n \n Last Name \n \n \n \n \n Job Title \n \n \n \n \n Company Name \n \n \n \n \n Business Email Address \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n By registering for this event\, you give consent to have the event organizer (BDI) or its sponsors (HPE & NVIDIA) permission to reach out regarding event details or other offerings. \n \n \n \n If you are a public sector employee\, it is critical that you verify the ethics code\, laws and/or regulations that govern your ability to accept items of value from companies with whom you conduct business. Please obtain the necessary approval from your organization before accepting any item of value from HPE. \n \n \n \n SUBMIT\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Sponsors \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Unlock your boldest ambitions with Hewlett Packard Enterprise\, your essential partner for the AI era. HPE uses the power of AI\, cloud\, and networking to help you move faster\, work smarter\, and achieve more. With deep expertise and bold ingenuity\, we empower organizations to turn data into foresight\, elevate performance\, and drive real-world impact—at scale. Rooted in decades of innovation\, we focus on helping companies adapt\, grow\, lead\, and challenge the limits of what’s possible. www.hpe.com \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Our Story NVIDIA is a full‑stack\, accelerated computing company that delivers the AI infrastructure and software powering the world’s most demanding enterprises\, from cloud to data center to factory floor. We combine industry‑leading GPUs\, high‑performance networking\, and optimized software into integrated platforms that enable you to build\, deploy\, and scale generative AI\, digital twins\, and advanced analytics with unmatched performance and efficiency. As the engine behind many of the world’s largest clouds and AI initiatives\, NVIDIA helps organizations transform their data into a competitive advantage\, modernize their core systems\, and accelerate innovation while reducing total cost of ownership and time to value. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Organizer \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 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. URL:https://bdionline.com/event/111325/ LOCATION:Gibsons Rosemont\, 5464 N River Rd\, Rosemont\, IL\, 60018\, United States CATEGORIES:Event Calendar,No Header ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://bdionline.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/ntt-sap-flipped.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251112T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251112T200000 DTSTAMP:20260416T084130 CREATED:20260109T195731Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260127T200412Z UID:118609-1762968600-1762977600@bdionline.com SUMMARY:Event Recap: Reimagining the Digital Core: AI-Powered Transformation for the Enterprise DESCRIPTION:Operationalizing AI at Scale: The Enterprise AI Factory Playbook \n \n \n \n Operationalizing AI at Scale: The Enterprise AI Factory Playbook \n \n \n \n Dinner & Wine Tasting @ The Sea by Alexander's Steakhouse\, Palo Alto\nTuesday\, April 14th\n@ 5:30 – 8:00 PT \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dinner & Wine Tasting @ The Sea by Alexander's Steakhouse\, Palo Alto\nTuesday\, April 14th\n@ 5:30 – 8:00 PT \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Join Waitlist\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Join us to gain fresh perspectives\, build valuable connections\, and leave inspired to lead your organization into the future of data and AI. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Join Waitlist\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Panel\nContent\nProgram\nVenue\nSponsors\n \n \n \n \n Panel\nContent\nProgram\nVenue\nSponsors\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Moderator & Panel \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Chad Smykay \n \n \n Hewlett Packard Enterprise \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n AI CTO & Distinguished Technologist\, Industry Verticals\, North America \n \n \n \n \n \n LinkedIn \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tarik Hammadou \n \n \n NVIDIA \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Director Developer Relations\, AI for Retail & CPG \n \n \n \n \n \n LinkedIn \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Mitalee Gujar \n \n \n Amazon \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Director of Engineering \n \n \n \n \n \n LinkedIn \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Sriram Madhavan \n \n \n Applied Materials \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Design Engineering Director \n \n \n \n \n \n LinkedIn \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Patrick McQuillan \n \n \n Visa \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Global Head of AI & Data Governance \n \n \n \n \n \n LinkedIn \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the Content \n \n \n \n Most enterprises now have dozens of AI initiatives but few have a repeatable way to move from pilot to production at scale. As AI becomes embedded in core business processes\, leading organizations are shifting from project-based experimentation to a standardized enterprise AI factory operating model. This peer discussion explores how large enterprises are designing AI factories that balance speed\, governance\, and reliability—using shared infrastructure\, validated architectures\, and clear operating models to deliver AI outcomes consistently across the organization.   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Discussion Topics \n \n \n \n Why AI Pilots Don’t Scale—and What the Factory Model Changes – Common failure patterns in enterprise AI programs and how standardized pipelines and environments break the cycle.What Belongs in the AI Factory (and What Doesn’t) – Defining the right level of standardization across infrastructure\, data access\, tooling\, governance\, and workflows.Separating Innovation from Production Without Slowing Either – How enterprises create fast experimentation lanes while maintaining strict controls in production environments.Operating the AI Factory: Ownership\, Governance\, and Accountability – Who owns what across IT\, data\, security\, and the business\, and how operating models evolve as AI scales.Measuring Success Beyond Models and Accuracy – Metrics executives actually care about: time-to-value\, reliability\, reuse\, cost efficiency\, and business impact. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Agenda (in PT) \n \n \n \n \n 5:30 Registration and Networking Reception \n 6:00 Welcome Remarks \n 6:05 Wine Tasting \n 6:30 First Course & Networking \n 7:00 Moderated Industry Panel\, Q/A\, Dinner\, Dessert\, and Coffees \n 8:00 Event Concludes \n\n \n \n \n \n 5:30 Registration & 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 8:00 Event concludes \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Who's Attending \n \n \n \n An invitation-only group of enterprise technology\, data\, and AI leaders from major companies in the Bay Area. \n \n \n \n Objectives \n \n \n \n Gain actionable insights from industry experts on how to operationalize AI across the enterprise.Exchange ideas with peers facing similar challenges and uncover innovative solutions.Enjoy an exquisite\, private dining experience that sets the stage for meaningful networking and collaboration. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the Venue \n \n \n \n The Sea by Alexander's Steakhouse\, Palo Alto \n \n \n \n 4269 W El Camino Real\, Palo Alto\, CA 94306 The Sea by Alexander’s Steakhouse is the Bay Area’s premier seafood dining destination. Prepared with modern technique and flair\, the restaurant distinguishes itself by focusing on rich scrumptious morsels from the sea. Chef YuMin Lin blends contemporary cuisine with Japanese sensibility and ingredients to transform The Sea’s menu into the extraordinary. The Sea By Alexander’s Steakhouse Site   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n RSVP TO JOIN WAITLIST \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n First Name \n \n \n \n \n Last Name \n \n \n \n \n Job Title \n \n \n \n \n Company Name \n \n \n \n \n Business Email Address \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n By registering for this event\, you give consent to have the event organizer (BDI) or its sponsors (HPE & NVIDIA) permission to reach out regarding event details or other offerings. \n \n \n \n If you are a public sector employee\, it is critical that you verify the ethics code\, laws and/or regulations that govern your ability to accept items of value from companies with whom you conduct business. Please obtain the necessary approval from your organization before accepting any item of value from HPE. \n \n \n \n SUBMIT\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Sponsors \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Unlock your boldest ambitions with Hewlett Packard Enterprise\, your essential partner for the AI era. HPE uses the power of AI\, cloud\, and networking to help you move faster\, work smarter\, and achieve more. With deep expertise and bold ingenuity\, we empower organizations to turn data into foresight\, elevate performance\, and drive real-world impact—at scale. Rooted in decades of innovation\, we focus on helping companies adapt\, grow\, lead\, and challenge the limits of what’s possible. www.hpe.com \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Our Story NVIDIA is a full‑stack\, accelerated computing company that delivers the AI infrastructure and software powering the world’s most demanding enterprises\, from cloud to data center to factory floor. We combine industry‑leading GPUs\, high‑performance networking\, and optimized software into integrated platforms that enable you to build\, deploy\, and scale generative AI\, digital twins\, and advanced analytics with unmatched performance and efficiency. As the engine behind many of the world’s largest clouds and AI initiatives\, NVIDIA helps organizations transform their data into a competitive advantage\, modernize their core systems\, and accelerate innovation while reducing total cost of ownership and time to value. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Organizer \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 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. URL:https://bdionline.com/event/111225_sap_navisite_event_recap/ LOCATION:Ocean Prime\, 87 E Wacker Dr\, Chicago\, IL\, 60601\, United States CATEGORIES:Event Recap,No Header ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://bdionline.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/navisite-flipped.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251112T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251112T200000 DTSTAMP:20260416T084130 CREATED:20250918T190532Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260225T173650Z UID:116347-1762968600-1762977600@bdionline.com SUMMARY:Reimagining the Digital Core: AI-Powered Transformation for the Enterprise DESCRIPTION:Operationalizing AI at Scale: The Enterprise AI Factory Playbook \n \n \n \n Operationalizing AI at Scale: The Enterprise AI Factory Playbook \n \n \n \n Dinner & Wine Tasting @ The Sea by Alexander's Steakhouse\, Palo Alto\nTuesday\, April 14th\n@ 5:30 – 8:00 PT \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dinner & Wine Tasting @ The Sea by Alexander's Steakhouse\, Palo Alto\nTuesday\, April 14th\n@ 5:30 – 8:00 PT \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Join Waitlist\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Join us to gain fresh perspectives\, build valuable connections\, and leave inspired to lead your organization into the future of data and AI. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Join Waitlist\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Panel\nContent\nProgram\nVenue\nSponsors\n \n \n \n \n Panel\nContent\nProgram\nVenue\nSponsors\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Moderator & Panel \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Chad Smykay \n \n \n Hewlett Packard Enterprise \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n AI CTO & Distinguished Technologist\, Industry Verticals\, North America \n \n \n \n \n \n LinkedIn \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tarik Hammadou \n \n \n NVIDIA \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Director Developer Relations\, AI for Retail & CPG \n \n \n \n \n \n LinkedIn \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Mitalee Gujar \n \n \n Amazon \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Director of Engineering \n \n \n \n \n \n LinkedIn \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Sriram Madhavan \n \n \n Applied Materials \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Design Engineering Director \n \n \n \n \n \n LinkedIn \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Patrick McQuillan \n \n \n Visa \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Global Head of AI & Data Governance \n \n \n \n \n \n LinkedIn \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the Content \n \n \n \n Most enterprises now have dozens of AI initiatives but few have a repeatable way to move from pilot to production at scale. As AI becomes embedded in core business processes\, leading organizations are shifting from project-based experimentation to a standardized enterprise AI factory operating model. This peer discussion explores how large enterprises are designing AI factories that balance speed\, governance\, and reliability—using shared infrastructure\, validated architectures\, and clear operating models to deliver AI outcomes consistently across the organization.   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Discussion Topics \n \n \n \n Why AI Pilots Don’t Scale—and What the Factory Model Changes – Common failure patterns in enterprise AI programs and how standardized pipelines and environments break the cycle.What Belongs in the AI Factory (and What Doesn’t) – Defining the right level of standardization across infrastructure\, data access\, tooling\, governance\, and workflows.Separating Innovation from Production Without Slowing Either – How enterprises create fast experimentation lanes while maintaining strict controls in production environments.Operating the AI Factory: Ownership\, Governance\, and Accountability – Who owns what across IT\, data\, security\, and the business\, and how operating models evolve as AI scales.Measuring Success Beyond Models and Accuracy – Metrics executives actually care about: time-to-value\, reliability\, reuse\, cost efficiency\, and business impact. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Agenda (in PT) \n \n \n \n \n 5:30 Registration and Networking Reception \n 6:00 Welcome Remarks \n 6:05 Wine Tasting \n 6:30 First Course & Networking \n 7:00 Moderated Industry Panel\, Q/A\, Dinner\, Dessert\, and Coffees \n 8:00 Event Concludes \n\n \n \n \n \n 5:30 Registration & 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 8:00 Event concludes \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Who's Attending \n \n \n \n An invitation-only group of enterprise technology\, data\, and AI leaders from major companies in the Bay Area. \n \n \n \n Objectives \n \n \n \n Gain actionable insights from industry experts on how to operationalize AI across the enterprise.Exchange ideas with peers facing similar challenges and uncover innovative solutions.Enjoy an exquisite\, private dining experience that sets the stage for meaningful networking and collaboration. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the Venue \n \n \n \n The Sea by Alexander's Steakhouse\, Palo Alto \n \n \n \n 4269 W El Camino Real\, Palo Alto\, CA 94306 The Sea by Alexander’s Steakhouse is the Bay Area’s premier seafood dining destination. Prepared with modern technique and flair\, the restaurant distinguishes itself by focusing on rich scrumptious morsels from the sea. Chef YuMin Lin blends contemporary cuisine with Japanese sensibility and ingredients to transform The Sea’s menu into the extraordinary. The Sea By Alexander’s Steakhouse Site   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n RSVP TO JOIN WAITLIST \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n First Name \n \n \n \n \n Last Name \n \n \n \n \n Job Title \n \n \n \n \n Company Name \n \n \n \n \n Business Email Address \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n By registering for this event\, you give consent to have the event organizer (BDI) or its sponsors (HPE & NVIDIA) permission to reach out regarding event details or other offerings. \n \n \n \n If you are a public sector employee\, it is critical that you verify the ethics code\, laws and/or regulations that govern your ability to accept items of value from companies with whom you conduct business. Please obtain the necessary approval from your organization before accepting any item of value from HPE. \n \n \n \n SUBMIT\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Sponsors \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Unlock your boldest ambitions with Hewlett Packard Enterprise\, your essential partner for the AI era. HPE uses the power of AI\, cloud\, and networking to help you move faster\, work smarter\, and achieve more. With deep expertise and bold ingenuity\, we empower organizations to turn data into foresight\, elevate performance\, and drive real-world impact—at scale. Rooted in decades of innovation\, we focus on helping companies adapt\, grow\, lead\, and challenge the limits of what’s possible. www.hpe.com \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Our Story NVIDIA is a full‑stack\, accelerated computing company that delivers the AI infrastructure and software powering the world’s most demanding enterprises\, from cloud to data center to factory floor. We combine industry‑leading GPUs\, high‑performance networking\, and optimized software into integrated platforms that enable you to build\, deploy\, and scale generative AI\, digital twins\, and advanced analytics with unmatched performance and efficiency. As the engine behind many of the world’s largest clouds and AI initiatives\, NVIDIA helps organizations transform their data into a competitive advantage\, modernize their core systems\, and accelerate innovation while reducing total cost of ownership and time to value. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Organizer \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 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. URL:https://bdionline.com/event/111225/ LOCATION:Ocean Prime\, 87 E Wacker Dr\, Chicago\, IL\, 60601\, United States CATEGORIES:Event Calendar,No Header ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://bdionline.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/navisite-flipped.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251112T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251112T140000 DTSTAMP:20260416T084130 CREATED:20250925T132604Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260224T171346Z UID:116935-1762948800-1762956000@bdionline.com SUMMARY:AI-Powered Creativity: Elevating Brand Experiences with Adobe DESCRIPTION:Operationalizing AI at Scale: The Enterprise AI Factory Playbook \n \n \n \n Operationalizing AI at Scale: The Enterprise AI Factory Playbook \n \n \n \n Dinner & Wine Tasting @ The Sea by Alexander's Steakhouse\, Palo Alto\nTuesday\, April 14th\n@ 5:30 – 8:00 PT \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dinner & Wine Tasting @ The Sea by Alexander's Steakhouse\, Palo Alto\nTuesday\, April 14th\n@ 5:30 – 8:00 PT \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Join Waitlist\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Join us to gain fresh perspectives\, build valuable connections\, and leave inspired to lead your organization into the future of data and AI. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Join Waitlist\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Panel\nContent\nProgram\nVenue\nSponsors\n \n \n \n \n Panel\nContent\nProgram\nVenue\nSponsors\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Moderator & Panel \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Chad Smykay \n \n \n Hewlett Packard Enterprise \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n AI CTO & Distinguished Technologist\, Industry Verticals\, North America \n \n \n \n \n \n LinkedIn \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tarik Hammadou \n \n \n NVIDIA \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Director Developer Relations\, AI for Retail & CPG \n \n \n \n \n \n LinkedIn \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Mitalee Gujar \n \n \n Amazon \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Director of Engineering \n \n \n \n \n \n LinkedIn \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Sriram Madhavan \n \n \n Applied Materials \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Design Engineering Director \n \n \n \n \n \n LinkedIn \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Patrick McQuillan \n \n \n Visa \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Global Head of AI & Data Governance \n \n \n \n \n \n LinkedIn \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the Content \n \n \n \n Most enterprises now have dozens of AI initiatives but few have a repeatable way to move from pilot to production at scale. As AI becomes embedded in core business processes\, leading organizations are shifting from project-based experimentation to a standardized enterprise AI factory operating model. This peer discussion explores how large enterprises are designing AI factories that balance speed\, governance\, and reliability—using shared infrastructure\, validated architectures\, and clear operating models to deliver AI outcomes consistently across the organization.   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Discussion Topics \n \n \n \n Why AI Pilots Don’t Scale—and What the Factory Model Changes – Common failure patterns in enterprise AI programs and how standardized pipelines and environments break the cycle.What Belongs in the AI Factory (and What Doesn’t) – Defining the right level of standardization across infrastructure\, data access\, tooling\, governance\, and workflows.Separating Innovation from Production Without Slowing Either – How enterprises create fast experimentation lanes while maintaining strict controls in production environments.Operating the AI Factory: Ownership\, Governance\, and Accountability – Who owns what across IT\, data\, security\, and the business\, and how operating models evolve as AI scales.Measuring Success Beyond Models and Accuracy – Metrics executives actually care about: time-to-value\, reliability\, reuse\, cost efficiency\, and business impact. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Agenda (in PT) \n \n \n \n \n 5:30 Registration and Networking Reception \n 6:00 Welcome Remarks \n 6:05 Wine Tasting \n 6:30 First Course & Networking \n 7:00 Moderated Industry Panel\, Q/A\, Dinner\, Dessert\, and Coffees \n 8:00 Event Concludes \n\n \n \n \n \n 5:30 Registration & 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 8:00 Event concludes \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Who's Attending \n \n \n \n An invitation-only group of enterprise technology\, data\, and AI leaders from major companies in the Bay Area. \n \n \n \n Objectives \n \n \n \n Gain actionable insights from industry experts on how to operationalize AI across the enterprise.Exchange ideas with peers facing similar challenges and uncover innovative solutions.Enjoy an exquisite\, private dining experience that sets the stage for meaningful networking and collaboration. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the Venue \n \n \n \n The Sea by Alexander's Steakhouse\, Palo Alto \n \n \n \n 4269 W El Camino Real\, Palo Alto\, CA 94306 The Sea by Alexander’s Steakhouse is the Bay Area’s premier seafood dining destination. Prepared with modern technique and flair\, the restaurant distinguishes itself by focusing on rich scrumptious morsels from the sea. Chef YuMin Lin blends contemporary cuisine with Japanese sensibility and ingredients to transform The Sea’s menu into the extraordinary. The Sea By Alexander’s Steakhouse Site   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n RSVP TO JOIN WAITLIST \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n First Name \n \n \n \n \n Last Name \n \n \n \n \n Job Title \n \n \n \n \n Company Name \n \n \n \n \n Business Email Address \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n By registering for this event\, you give consent to have the event organizer (BDI) or its sponsors (HPE & NVIDIA) permission to reach out regarding event details or other offerings. \n \n \n \n If you are a public sector employee\, it is critical that you verify the ethics code\, laws and/or regulations that govern your ability to accept items of value from companies with whom you conduct business. Please obtain the necessary approval from your organization before accepting any item of value from HPE. \n \n \n \n SUBMIT\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Sponsors \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Unlock your boldest ambitions with Hewlett Packard Enterprise\, your essential partner for the AI era. HPE uses the power of AI\, cloud\, and networking to help you move faster\, work smarter\, and achieve more. With deep expertise and bold ingenuity\, we empower organizations to turn data into foresight\, elevate performance\, and drive real-world impact—at scale. Rooted in decades of innovation\, we focus on helping companies adapt\, grow\, lead\, and challenge the limits of what’s possible. www.hpe.com \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Our Story NVIDIA is a full‑stack\, accelerated computing company that delivers the AI infrastructure and software powering the world’s most demanding enterprises\, from cloud to data center to factory floor. We combine industry‑leading GPUs\, high‑performance networking\, and optimized software into integrated platforms that enable you to build\, deploy\, and scale generative AI\, digital twins\, and advanced analytics with unmatched performance and efficiency. As the engine behind many of the world’s largest clouds and AI initiatives\, NVIDIA helps organizations transform their data into a competitive advantage\, modernize their core systems\, and accelerate innovation while reducing total cost of ownership and time to value. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Organizer \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 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. URL:https://bdionline.com/event/111225adobe/ LOCATION:CRAVE\, 825 Hennepin Ave\, Minneapolis\, 55402\, United States CATEGORIES:Event Calendar,No Header ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://bdionline.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/AdobeMinn.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251106T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251106T200000 DTSTAMP:20260416T084130 CREATED:20250912T193704Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260203T172217Z UID:116089-1762450200-1762459200@bdionline.com SUMMARY:Equinix Engage - Reimagining IT: From cost center to growth engine with Distributed AI DESCRIPTION:Operationalizing AI at Scale: The Enterprise AI Factory Playbook \n \n \n \n Operationalizing AI at Scale: The Enterprise AI Factory Playbook \n \n \n \n Dinner & Wine Tasting @ The Sea by Alexander's Steakhouse\, Palo Alto\nTuesday\, April 14th\n@ 5:30 – 8:00 PT \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dinner & Wine Tasting @ The Sea by Alexander's Steakhouse\, Palo Alto\nTuesday\, April 14th\n@ 5:30 – 8:00 PT \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Join Waitlist\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Join us to gain fresh perspectives\, build valuable connections\, and leave inspired to lead your organization into the future of data and AI. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Join Waitlist\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Panel\nContent\nProgram\nVenue\nSponsors\n \n \n \n \n Panel\nContent\nProgram\nVenue\nSponsors\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Moderator & Panel \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Chad Smykay \n \n \n Hewlett Packard Enterprise \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n AI CTO & Distinguished Technologist\, Industry Verticals\, North America \n \n \n \n \n \n LinkedIn \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tarik Hammadou \n \n \n NVIDIA \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Director Developer Relations\, AI for Retail & CPG \n \n \n \n \n \n LinkedIn \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Mitalee Gujar \n \n \n Amazon \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Director of Engineering \n \n \n \n \n \n LinkedIn \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Sriram Madhavan \n \n \n Applied Materials \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Design Engineering Director \n \n \n \n \n \n LinkedIn \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Patrick McQuillan \n \n \n Visa \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Global Head of AI & Data Governance \n \n \n \n \n \n LinkedIn \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the Content \n \n \n \n Most enterprises now have dozens of AI initiatives but few have a repeatable way to move from pilot to production at scale. As AI becomes embedded in core business processes\, leading organizations are shifting from project-based experimentation to a standardized enterprise AI factory operating model. This peer discussion explores how large enterprises are designing AI factories that balance speed\, governance\, and reliability—using shared infrastructure\, validated architectures\, and clear operating models to deliver AI outcomes consistently across the organization.   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Discussion Topics \n \n \n \n Why AI Pilots Don’t Scale—and What the Factory Model Changes – Common failure patterns in enterprise AI programs and how standardized pipelines and environments break the cycle.What Belongs in the AI Factory (and What Doesn’t) – Defining the right level of standardization across infrastructure\, data access\, tooling\, governance\, and workflows.Separating Innovation from Production Without Slowing Either – How enterprises create fast experimentation lanes while maintaining strict controls in production environments.Operating the AI Factory: Ownership\, Governance\, and Accountability – Who owns what across IT\, data\, security\, and the business\, and how operating models evolve as AI scales.Measuring Success Beyond Models and Accuracy – Metrics executives actually care about: time-to-value\, reliability\, reuse\, cost efficiency\, and business impact. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Agenda (in PT) \n \n \n \n \n 5:30 Registration and Networking Reception \n 6:00 Welcome Remarks \n 6:05 Wine Tasting \n 6:30 First Course & Networking \n 7:00 Moderated Industry Panel\, Q/A\, Dinner\, Dessert\, and Coffees \n 8:00 Event Concludes \n\n \n \n \n \n 5:30 Registration & 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 8:00 Event concludes \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Who's Attending \n \n \n \n An invitation-only group of enterprise technology\, data\, and AI leaders from major companies in the Bay Area. \n \n \n \n Objectives \n \n \n \n Gain actionable insights from industry experts on how to operationalize AI across the enterprise.Exchange ideas with peers facing similar challenges and uncover innovative solutions.Enjoy an exquisite\, private dining experience that sets the stage for meaningful networking and collaboration. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the Venue \n \n \n \n The Sea by Alexander's Steakhouse\, Palo Alto \n \n \n \n 4269 W El Camino Real\, Palo Alto\, CA 94306 The Sea by Alexander’s Steakhouse is the Bay Area’s premier seafood dining destination. Prepared with modern technique and flair\, the restaurant distinguishes itself by focusing on rich scrumptious morsels from the sea. Chef YuMin Lin blends contemporary cuisine with Japanese sensibility and ingredients to transform The Sea’s menu into the extraordinary. The Sea By Alexander’s Steakhouse Site   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n RSVP TO JOIN WAITLIST \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n First Name \n \n \n \n \n Last Name \n \n \n \n \n Job Title \n \n \n \n \n Company Name \n \n \n \n \n Business Email Address \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n By registering for this event\, you give consent to have the event organizer (BDI) or its sponsors (HPE & NVIDIA) permission to reach out regarding event details or other offerings. \n \n \n \n If you are a public sector employee\, it is critical that you verify the ethics code\, laws and/or regulations that govern your ability to accept items of value from companies with whom you conduct business. Please obtain the necessary approval from your organization before accepting any item of value from HPE. \n \n \n \n SUBMIT\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Sponsors \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Unlock your boldest ambitions with Hewlett Packard Enterprise\, your essential partner for the AI era. HPE uses the power of AI\, cloud\, and networking to help you move faster\, work smarter\, and achieve more. With deep expertise and bold ingenuity\, we empower organizations to turn data into foresight\, elevate performance\, and drive real-world impact—at scale. Rooted in decades of innovation\, we focus on helping companies adapt\, grow\, lead\, and challenge the limits of what’s possible. www.hpe.com \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Our Story NVIDIA is a full‑stack\, accelerated computing company that delivers the AI infrastructure and software powering the world’s most demanding enterprises\, from cloud to data center to factory floor. We combine industry‑leading GPUs\, high‑performance networking\, and optimized software into integrated platforms that enable you to build\, deploy\, and scale generative AI\, digital twins\, and advanced analytics with unmatched performance and efficiency. As the engine behind many of the world’s largest clouds and AI initiatives\, NVIDIA helps organizations transform their data into a competitive advantage\, modernize their core systems\, and accelerate innovation while reducing total cost of ownership and time to value. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Organizer \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 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. URL:https://bdionline.com/event/110625equinix/ LOCATION:Mastros Ocean Club\, 25 Fan Pier Boulevard\, Boston\, MA\, 02210\, United States CATEGORIES:Event Calendar,No Header ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://bdionline.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/EquinixbostonFeaturedImage.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251106T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251106T200000 DTSTAMP:20260416T084130 CREATED:20250911T161040Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260203T172218Z UID:115914-1762450200-1762459200@bdionline.com SUMMARY:Agents\, Autonomy\, and the Future of Enterprise AI DESCRIPTION:Operationalizing AI at Scale: The Enterprise AI Factory Playbook \n \n \n \n Operationalizing AI at Scale: The Enterprise AI Factory Playbook \n \n \n \n Dinner & Wine Tasting @ The Sea by Alexander's Steakhouse\, Palo Alto\nTuesday\, April 14th\n@ 5:30 – 8:00 PT \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dinner & Wine Tasting @ The Sea by Alexander's Steakhouse\, Palo Alto\nTuesday\, April 14th\n@ 5:30 – 8:00 PT \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Join Waitlist\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Join us to gain fresh perspectives\, build valuable connections\, and leave inspired to lead your organization into the future of data and AI. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Join Waitlist\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Panel\nContent\nProgram\nVenue\nSponsors\n \n \n \n \n Panel\nContent\nProgram\nVenue\nSponsors\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Moderator & Panel \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Chad Smykay \n \n \n Hewlett Packard Enterprise \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n AI CTO & Distinguished Technologist\, Industry Verticals\, North America \n \n \n \n \n \n LinkedIn \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tarik Hammadou \n \n \n NVIDIA \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Director Developer Relations\, AI for Retail & CPG \n \n \n \n \n \n LinkedIn \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Mitalee Gujar \n \n \n Amazon \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Director of Engineering \n \n \n \n \n \n LinkedIn \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Sriram Madhavan \n \n \n Applied Materials \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Design Engineering Director \n \n \n \n \n \n LinkedIn \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Patrick McQuillan \n \n \n Visa \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Global Head of AI & Data Governance \n \n \n \n \n \n LinkedIn \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the Content \n \n \n \n Most enterprises now have dozens of AI initiatives but few have a repeatable way to move from pilot to production at scale. As AI becomes embedded in core business processes\, leading organizations are shifting from project-based experimentation to a standardized enterprise AI factory operating model. This peer discussion explores how large enterprises are designing AI factories that balance speed\, governance\, and reliability—using shared infrastructure\, validated architectures\, and clear operating models to deliver AI outcomes consistently across the organization.   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Discussion Topics \n \n \n \n Why AI Pilots Don’t Scale—and What the Factory Model Changes – Common failure patterns in enterprise AI programs and how standardized pipelines and environments break the cycle.What Belongs in the AI Factory (and What Doesn’t) – Defining the right level of standardization across infrastructure\, data access\, tooling\, governance\, and workflows.Separating Innovation from Production Without Slowing Either – How enterprises create fast experimentation lanes while maintaining strict controls in production environments.Operating the AI Factory: Ownership\, Governance\, and Accountability – Who owns what across IT\, data\, security\, and the business\, and how operating models evolve as AI scales.Measuring Success Beyond Models and Accuracy – Metrics executives actually care about: time-to-value\, reliability\, reuse\, cost efficiency\, and business impact. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Agenda (in PT) \n \n \n \n \n 5:30 Registration and Networking Reception \n 6:00 Welcome Remarks \n 6:05 Wine Tasting \n 6:30 First Course & Networking \n 7:00 Moderated Industry Panel\, Q/A\, Dinner\, Dessert\, and Coffees \n 8:00 Event Concludes \n\n \n \n \n \n 5:30 Registration & 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 8:00 Event concludes \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Who's Attending \n \n \n \n An invitation-only group of enterprise technology\, data\, and AI leaders from major companies in the Bay Area. \n \n \n \n Objectives \n \n \n \n Gain actionable insights from industry experts on how to operationalize AI across the enterprise.Exchange ideas with peers facing similar challenges and uncover innovative solutions.Enjoy an exquisite\, private dining experience that sets the stage for meaningful networking and collaboration. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the Venue \n \n \n \n The Sea by Alexander's Steakhouse\, Palo Alto \n \n \n \n 4269 W El Camino Real\, Palo Alto\, CA 94306 The Sea by Alexander’s Steakhouse is the Bay Area’s premier seafood dining destination. Prepared with modern technique and flair\, the restaurant distinguishes itself by focusing on rich scrumptious morsels from the sea. Chef YuMin Lin blends contemporary cuisine with Japanese sensibility and ingredients to transform The Sea’s menu into the extraordinary. The Sea By Alexander’s Steakhouse Site   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n RSVP TO JOIN WAITLIST \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n First Name \n \n \n \n \n Last Name \n \n \n \n \n Job Title \n \n \n \n \n Company Name \n \n \n \n \n Business Email Address \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n By registering for this event\, you give consent to have the event organizer (BDI) or its sponsors (HPE & NVIDIA) permission to reach out regarding event details or other offerings. \n \n \n \n If you are a public sector employee\, it is critical that you verify the ethics code\, laws and/or regulations that govern your ability to accept items of value from companies with whom you conduct business. Please obtain the necessary approval from your organization before accepting any item of value from HPE. \n \n \n \n SUBMIT\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Sponsors \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Unlock your boldest ambitions with Hewlett Packard Enterprise\, your essential partner for the AI era. HPE uses the power of AI\, cloud\, and networking to help you move faster\, work smarter\, and achieve more. With deep expertise and bold ingenuity\, we empower organizations to turn data into foresight\, elevate performance\, and drive real-world impact—at scale. Rooted in decades of innovation\, we focus on helping companies adapt\, grow\, lead\, and challenge the limits of what’s possible. www.hpe.com \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Our Story NVIDIA is a full‑stack\, accelerated computing company that delivers the AI infrastructure and software powering the world’s most demanding enterprises\, from cloud to data center to factory floor. We combine industry‑leading GPUs\, high‑performance networking\, and optimized software into integrated platforms that enable you to build\, deploy\, and scale generative AI\, digital twins\, and advanced analytics with unmatched performance and efficiency. As the engine behind many of the world’s largest clouds and AI initiatives\, NVIDIA helps organizations transform their data into a competitive advantage\, modernize their core systems\, and accelerate innovation while reducing total cost of ownership and time to value. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Organizer \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 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. URL:https://bdionline.com/event/110625/ LOCATION:Taverna\, 800 Emerson St\, Palo Alto\, CA\, 94301\, United States CATEGORIES:Event Calendar,No Header ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://bdionline.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Andela-Palo-Alto.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251105T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251105T200000 DTSTAMP:20260416T084130 CREATED:20250912T185820Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260203T172223Z UID:116068-1762363800-1762372800@bdionline.com SUMMARY:Equinix Engage: Real-World Insights From Today’s Leaders in AI DESCRIPTION:Operationalizing AI at Scale: The Enterprise AI Factory Playbook \n \n \n \n Operationalizing AI at Scale: The Enterprise AI Factory Playbook \n \n \n \n Dinner & Wine Tasting @ The Sea by Alexander's Steakhouse\, Palo Alto\nTuesday\, April 14th\n@ 5:30 – 8:00 PT \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dinner & Wine Tasting @ The Sea by Alexander's Steakhouse\, Palo Alto\nTuesday\, April 14th\n@ 5:30 – 8:00 PT \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Join Waitlist\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Join us to gain fresh perspectives\, build valuable connections\, and leave inspired to lead your organization into the future of data and AI. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Join Waitlist\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Panel\nContent\nProgram\nVenue\nSponsors\n \n \n \n \n Panel\nContent\nProgram\nVenue\nSponsors\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Moderator & Panel \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Chad Smykay \n \n \n Hewlett Packard Enterprise \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n AI CTO & Distinguished Technologist\, Industry Verticals\, North America \n \n \n \n \n \n LinkedIn \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tarik Hammadou \n \n \n NVIDIA \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Director Developer Relations\, AI for Retail & CPG \n \n \n \n \n \n LinkedIn \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Mitalee Gujar \n \n \n Amazon \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Director of Engineering \n \n \n \n \n \n LinkedIn \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Sriram Madhavan \n \n \n Applied Materials \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Design Engineering Director \n \n \n \n \n \n LinkedIn \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Patrick McQuillan \n \n \n Visa \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Global Head of AI & Data Governance \n \n \n \n \n \n LinkedIn \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the Content \n \n \n \n Most enterprises now have dozens of AI initiatives but few have a repeatable way to move from pilot to production at scale. As AI becomes embedded in core business processes\, leading organizations are shifting from project-based experimentation to a standardized enterprise AI factory operating model. This peer discussion explores how large enterprises are designing AI factories that balance speed\, governance\, and reliability—using shared infrastructure\, validated architectures\, and clear operating models to deliver AI outcomes consistently across the organization.   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Discussion Topics \n \n \n \n Why AI Pilots Don’t Scale—and What the Factory Model Changes – Common failure patterns in enterprise AI programs and how standardized pipelines and environments break the cycle.What Belongs in the AI Factory (and What Doesn’t) – Defining the right level of standardization across infrastructure\, data access\, tooling\, governance\, and workflows.Separating Innovation from Production Without Slowing Either – How enterprises create fast experimentation lanes while maintaining strict controls in production environments.Operating the AI Factory: Ownership\, Governance\, and Accountability – Who owns what across IT\, data\, security\, and the business\, and how operating models evolve as AI scales.Measuring Success Beyond Models and Accuracy – Metrics executives actually care about: time-to-value\, reliability\, reuse\, cost efficiency\, and business impact. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Agenda (in PT) \n \n \n \n \n 5:30 Registration and Networking Reception \n 6:00 Welcome Remarks \n 6:05 Wine Tasting \n 6:30 First Course & Networking \n 7:00 Moderated Industry Panel\, Q/A\, Dinner\, Dessert\, and Coffees \n 8:00 Event Concludes \n\n \n \n \n \n 5:30 Registration & 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 8:00 Event concludes \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Who's Attending \n \n \n \n An invitation-only group of enterprise technology\, data\, and AI leaders from major companies in the Bay Area. \n \n \n \n Objectives \n \n \n \n Gain actionable insights from industry experts on how to operationalize AI across the enterprise.Exchange ideas with peers facing similar challenges and uncover innovative solutions.Enjoy an exquisite\, private dining experience that sets the stage for meaningful networking and collaboration. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the Venue \n \n \n \n The Sea by Alexander's Steakhouse\, Palo Alto \n \n \n \n 4269 W El Camino Real\, Palo Alto\, CA 94306 The Sea by Alexander’s Steakhouse is the Bay Area’s premier seafood dining destination. Prepared with modern technique and flair\, the restaurant distinguishes itself by focusing on rich scrumptious morsels from the sea. Chef YuMin Lin blends contemporary cuisine with Japanese sensibility and ingredients to transform The Sea’s menu into the extraordinary. The Sea By Alexander’s Steakhouse Site   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n RSVP TO JOIN WAITLIST \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n First Name \n \n \n \n \n Last Name \n \n \n \n \n Job Title \n \n \n \n \n Company Name \n \n \n \n \n Business Email Address \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n By registering for this event\, you give consent to have the event organizer (BDI) or its sponsors (HPE & NVIDIA) permission to reach out regarding event details or other offerings. \n \n \n \n If you are a public sector employee\, it is critical that you verify the ethics code\, laws and/or regulations that govern your ability to accept items of value from companies with whom you conduct business. Please obtain the necessary approval from your organization before accepting any item of value from HPE. \n \n \n \n SUBMIT\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Sponsors \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Unlock your boldest ambitions with Hewlett Packard Enterprise\, your essential partner for the AI era. HPE uses the power of AI\, cloud\, and networking to help you move faster\, work smarter\, and achieve more. With deep expertise and bold ingenuity\, we empower organizations to turn data into foresight\, elevate performance\, and drive real-world impact—at scale. Rooted in decades of innovation\, we focus on helping companies adapt\, grow\, lead\, and challenge the limits of what’s possible. www.hpe.com \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Our Story NVIDIA is a full‑stack\, accelerated computing company that delivers the AI infrastructure and software powering the world’s most demanding enterprises\, from cloud to data center to factory floor. We combine industry‑leading GPUs\, high‑performance networking\, and optimized software into integrated platforms that enable you to build\, deploy\, and scale generative AI\, digital twins\, and advanced analytics with unmatched performance and efficiency. As the engine behind many of the world’s largest clouds and AI initiatives\, NVIDIA helps organizations transform their data into a competitive advantage\, modernize their core systems\, and accelerate innovation while reducing total cost of ownership and time to value. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Organizer \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 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. URL:https://bdionline.com/event/110525equinix/ LOCATION:Shooters Waterfront\, 3033 NE 32nd Ave\, Fort Lauderdale\, 33308\, United States CATEGORIES:Event Calendar,No Header ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://bdionline.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/EquinixfloridaFeaturedImage.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251028T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251028T200000 DTSTAMP:20260416T084130 CREATED:20250825T183226Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260203T172227Z UID:115265-1761672600-1761681600@bdionline.com SUMMARY:GenAI Roundtable for Enterprise Innovation - An Executive Dinner & Wine Tasting for Technology Leaders DESCRIPTION:Operationalizing AI at Scale: The Enterprise AI Factory Playbook \n \n \n \n Operationalizing AI at Scale: The Enterprise AI Factory Playbook \n \n \n \n Dinner & Wine Tasting @ The Sea by Alexander's Steakhouse\, Palo Alto\nTuesday\, April 14th\n@ 5:30 – 8:00 PT \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dinner & Wine Tasting @ The Sea by Alexander's Steakhouse\, Palo Alto\nTuesday\, April 14th\n@ 5:30 – 8:00 PT \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Join Waitlist\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Join us to gain fresh perspectives\, build valuable connections\, and leave inspired to lead your organization into the future of data and AI. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Join Waitlist\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Panel\nContent\nProgram\nVenue\nSponsors\n \n \n \n \n Panel\nContent\nProgram\nVenue\nSponsors\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Moderator & Panel \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Chad Smykay \n \n \n Hewlett Packard Enterprise \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n AI CTO & Distinguished Technologist\, Industry Verticals\, North America \n \n \n \n \n \n LinkedIn \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tarik Hammadou \n \n \n NVIDIA \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Director Developer Relations\, AI for Retail & CPG \n \n \n \n \n \n LinkedIn \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Mitalee Gujar \n \n \n Amazon \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Director of Engineering \n \n \n \n \n \n LinkedIn \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Sriram Madhavan \n \n \n Applied Materials \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Design Engineering Director \n \n \n \n \n \n LinkedIn \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Patrick McQuillan \n \n \n Visa \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Global Head of AI & Data Governance \n \n \n \n \n \n LinkedIn \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the Content \n \n \n \n Most enterprises now have dozens of AI initiatives but few have a repeatable way to move from pilot to production at scale. As AI becomes embedded in core business processes\, leading organizations are shifting from project-based experimentation to a standardized enterprise AI factory operating model. This peer discussion explores how large enterprises are designing AI factories that balance speed\, governance\, and reliability—using shared infrastructure\, validated architectures\, and clear operating models to deliver AI outcomes consistently across the organization.   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Discussion Topics \n \n \n \n Why AI Pilots Don’t Scale—and What the Factory Model Changes – Common failure patterns in enterprise AI programs and how standardized pipelines and environments break the cycle.What Belongs in the AI Factory (and What Doesn’t) – Defining the right level of standardization across infrastructure\, data access\, tooling\, governance\, and workflows.Separating Innovation from Production Without Slowing Either – How enterprises create fast experimentation lanes while maintaining strict controls in production environments.Operating the AI Factory: Ownership\, Governance\, and Accountability – Who owns what across IT\, data\, security\, and the business\, and how operating models evolve as AI scales.Measuring Success Beyond Models and Accuracy – Metrics executives actually care about: time-to-value\, reliability\, reuse\, cost efficiency\, and business impact. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Agenda (in PT) \n \n \n \n \n 5:30 Registration and Networking Reception \n 6:00 Welcome Remarks \n 6:05 Wine Tasting \n 6:30 First Course & Networking \n 7:00 Moderated Industry Panel\, Q/A\, Dinner\, Dessert\, and Coffees \n 8:00 Event Concludes \n\n \n \n \n \n 5:30 Registration & 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 8:00 Event concludes \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Who's Attending \n \n \n \n An invitation-only group of enterprise technology\, data\, and AI leaders from major companies in the Bay Area. \n \n \n \n Objectives \n \n \n \n Gain actionable insights from industry experts on how to operationalize AI across the enterprise.Exchange ideas with peers facing similar challenges and uncover innovative solutions.Enjoy an exquisite\, private dining experience that sets the stage for meaningful networking and collaboration. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the Venue \n \n \n \n The Sea by Alexander's Steakhouse\, Palo Alto \n \n \n \n 4269 W El Camino Real\, Palo Alto\, CA 94306 The Sea by Alexander’s Steakhouse is the Bay Area’s premier seafood dining destination. Prepared with modern technique and flair\, the restaurant distinguishes itself by focusing on rich scrumptious morsels from the sea. Chef YuMin Lin blends contemporary cuisine with Japanese sensibility and ingredients to transform The Sea’s menu into the extraordinary. The Sea By Alexander’s Steakhouse Site   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n RSVP TO JOIN WAITLIST \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n First Name \n \n \n \n \n Last Name \n \n \n \n \n Job Title \n \n \n \n \n Company Name \n \n \n \n \n Business Email Address \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n By registering for this event\, you give consent to have the event organizer (BDI) or its sponsors (HPE & NVIDIA) permission to reach out regarding event details or other offerings. \n \n \n \n If you are a public sector employee\, it is critical that you verify the ethics code\, laws and/or regulations that govern your ability to accept items of value from companies with whom you conduct business. Please obtain the necessary approval from your organization before accepting any item of value from HPE. \n \n \n \n SUBMIT\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Sponsors \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Unlock your boldest ambitions with Hewlett Packard Enterprise\, your essential partner for the AI era. HPE uses the power of AI\, cloud\, and networking to help you move faster\, work smarter\, and achieve more. With deep expertise and bold ingenuity\, we empower organizations to turn data into foresight\, elevate performance\, and drive real-world impact—at scale. Rooted in decades of innovation\, we focus on helping companies adapt\, grow\, lead\, and challenge the limits of what’s possible. www.hpe.com \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Our Story NVIDIA is a full‑stack\, accelerated computing company that delivers the AI infrastructure and software powering the world’s most demanding enterprises\, from cloud to data center to factory floor. We combine industry‑leading GPUs\, high‑performance networking\, and optimized software into integrated platforms that enable you to build\, deploy\, and scale generative AI\, digital twins\, and advanced analytics with unmatched performance and efficiency. As the engine behind many of the world’s largest clouds and AI initiatives\, NVIDIA helps organizations transform their data into a competitive advantage\, modernize their core systems\, and accelerate innovation while reducing total cost of ownership and time to value. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Organizer \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 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. URL:https://bdionline.com/event/102825/ LOCATION:Butter\, 70 W 45th St\, New York\, NY\, 10036\, United States CATEGORIES:Event Calendar,No Header ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://bdionline.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/AMDNYCfeaturedimage.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251022T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251022T200000 DTSTAMP:20260416T084130 CREATED:20250828T160329Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260203T172231Z UID:115403-1761154200-1761163200@bdionline.com SUMMARY:Equinix Engage: Real-World Insights From Today’s Leaders in AI DESCRIPTION:Operationalizing AI at Scale: The Enterprise AI Factory Playbook \n \n \n \n Operationalizing AI at Scale: The Enterprise AI Factory Playbook \n \n \n \n Dinner & Wine Tasting @ The Sea by Alexander's Steakhouse\, Palo Alto\nTuesday\, April 14th\n@ 5:30 – 8:00 PT \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dinner & Wine Tasting @ The Sea by Alexander's Steakhouse\, Palo Alto\nTuesday\, April 14th\n@ 5:30 – 8:00 PT \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Join Waitlist\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Join us to gain fresh perspectives\, build valuable connections\, and leave inspired to lead your organization into the future of data and AI. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Join Waitlist\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Panel\nContent\nProgram\nVenue\nSponsors\n \n \n \n \n Panel\nContent\nProgram\nVenue\nSponsors\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Moderator & Panel \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Chad Smykay \n \n \n Hewlett Packard Enterprise \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n AI CTO & Distinguished Technologist\, Industry Verticals\, North America \n \n \n \n \n \n LinkedIn \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tarik Hammadou \n \n \n NVIDIA \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Director Developer Relations\, AI for Retail & CPG \n \n \n \n \n \n LinkedIn \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Mitalee Gujar \n \n \n Amazon \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Director of Engineering \n \n \n \n \n \n LinkedIn \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Sriram Madhavan \n \n \n Applied Materials \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Design Engineering Director \n \n \n \n \n \n LinkedIn \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Patrick McQuillan \n \n \n Visa \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Global Head of AI & Data Governance \n \n \n \n \n \n LinkedIn \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the Content \n \n \n \n Most enterprises now have dozens of AI initiatives but few have a repeatable way to move from pilot to production at scale. As AI becomes embedded in core business processes\, leading organizations are shifting from project-based experimentation to a standardized enterprise AI factory operating model. This peer discussion explores how large enterprises are designing AI factories that balance speed\, governance\, and reliability—using shared infrastructure\, validated architectures\, and clear operating models to deliver AI outcomes consistently across the organization.   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Discussion Topics \n \n \n \n Why AI Pilots Don’t Scale—and What the Factory Model Changes – Common failure patterns in enterprise AI programs and how standardized pipelines and environments break the cycle.What Belongs in the AI Factory (and What Doesn’t) – Defining the right level of standardization across infrastructure\, data access\, tooling\, governance\, and workflows.Separating Innovation from Production Without Slowing Either – How enterprises create fast experimentation lanes while maintaining strict controls in production environments.Operating the AI Factory: Ownership\, Governance\, and Accountability – Who owns what across IT\, data\, security\, and the business\, and how operating models evolve as AI scales.Measuring Success Beyond Models and Accuracy – Metrics executives actually care about: time-to-value\, reliability\, reuse\, cost efficiency\, and business impact. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Agenda (in PT) \n \n \n \n \n 5:30 Registration and Networking Reception \n 6:00 Welcome Remarks \n 6:05 Wine Tasting \n 6:30 First Course & Networking \n 7:00 Moderated Industry Panel\, Q/A\, Dinner\, Dessert\, and Coffees \n 8:00 Event Concludes \n\n \n \n \n \n 5:30 Registration & 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 8:00 Event concludes \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Who's Attending \n \n \n \n An invitation-only group of enterprise technology\, data\, and AI leaders from major companies in the Bay Area. \n \n \n \n Objectives \n \n \n \n Gain actionable insights from industry experts on how to operationalize AI across the enterprise.Exchange ideas with peers facing similar challenges and uncover innovative solutions.Enjoy an exquisite\, private dining experience that sets the stage for meaningful networking and collaboration. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the Venue \n \n \n \n The Sea by Alexander's Steakhouse\, Palo Alto \n \n \n \n 4269 W El Camino Real\, Palo Alto\, CA 94306 The Sea by Alexander’s Steakhouse is the Bay Area’s premier seafood dining destination. Prepared with modern technique and flair\, the restaurant distinguishes itself by focusing on rich scrumptious morsels from the sea. Chef YuMin Lin blends contemporary cuisine with Japanese sensibility and ingredients to transform The Sea’s menu into the extraordinary. The Sea By Alexander’s Steakhouse Site   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n RSVP TO JOIN WAITLIST \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n First Name \n \n \n \n \n Last Name \n \n \n \n \n Job Title \n \n \n \n \n Company Name \n \n \n \n \n Business Email Address \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n By registering for this event\, you give consent to have the event organizer (BDI) or its sponsors (HPE & NVIDIA) permission to reach out regarding event details or other offerings. \n \n \n \n If you are a public sector employee\, it is critical that you verify the ethics code\, laws and/or regulations that govern your ability to accept items of value from companies with whom you conduct business. Please obtain the necessary approval from your organization before accepting any item of value from HPE. \n \n \n \n SUBMIT\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Sponsors \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Unlock your boldest ambitions with Hewlett Packard Enterprise\, your essential partner for the AI era. HPE uses the power of AI\, cloud\, and networking to help you move faster\, work smarter\, and achieve more. With deep expertise and bold ingenuity\, we empower organizations to turn data into foresight\, elevate performance\, and drive real-world impact—at scale. Rooted in decades of innovation\, we focus on helping companies adapt\, grow\, lead\, and challenge the limits of what’s possible. www.hpe.com \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Our Story NVIDIA is a full‑stack\, accelerated computing company that delivers the AI infrastructure and software powering the world’s most demanding enterprises\, from cloud to data center to factory floor. We combine industry‑leading GPUs\, high‑performance networking\, and optimized software into integrated platforms that enable you to build\, deploy\, and scale generative AI\, digital twins\, and advanced analytics with unmatched performance and efficiency. As the engine behind many of the world’s largest clouds and AI initiatives\, NVIDIA helps organizations transform their data into a competitive advantage\, modernize their core systems\, and accelerate innovation while reducing total cost of ownership and time to value. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Organizer \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 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. URL:https://bdionline.com/event/102225/ LOCATION:Fin & Fino\, 135 Levine Avenue of the Arts\, Charlotte\, NC\, 28202\, United States CATEGORIES:Event Calendar,No Header ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://bdionline.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/EquinixCharlotteFeaturedImage.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251021T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251021T200000 DTSTAMP:20260416T084130 CREATED:20260108T200720Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260127T193616Z UID:118393-1761067800-1761076800@bdionline.com SUMMARY:Event Recap : Finance & ERP Transformation in the Age of Gen AI: Driving Innovation\, Governance\, and Change DESCRIPTION:Operationalizing AI at Scale: The Enterprise AI Factory Playbook \n \n \n \n Operationalizing AI at Scale: The Enterprise AI Factory Playbook \n \n \n \n Dinner & Wine Tasting @ The Sea by Alexander's Steakhouse\, Palo Alto\nTuesday\, April 14th\n@ 5:30 – 8:00 PT \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dinner & Wine Tasting @ The Sea by Alexander's Steakhouse\, Palo Alto\nTuesday\, April 14th\n@ 5:30 – 8:00 PT \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Join Waitlist\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Join us to gain fresh perspectives\, build valuable connections\, and leave inspired to lead your organization into the future of data and AI. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Join Waitlist\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Panel\nContent\nProgram\nVenue\nSponsors\n \n \n \n \n Panel\nContent\nProgram\nVenue\nSponsors\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Moderator & Panel \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Chad Smykay \n \n \n Hewlett Packard Enterprise \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n AI CTO & Distinguished Technologist\, Industry Verticals\, North America \n \n \n \n \n \n LinkedIn \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tarik Hammadou \n \n \n NVIDIA \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Director Developer Relations\, AI for Retail & CPG \n \n \n \n \n \n LinkedIn \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Mitalee Gujar \n \n \n Amazon \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Director of Engineering \n \n \n \n \n \n LinkedIn \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Sriram Madhavan \n \n \n Applied Materials \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Design Engineering Director \n \n \n \n \n \n LinkedIn \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Patrick McQuillan \n \n \n Visa \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Global Head of AI & Data Governance \n \n \n \n \n \n LinkedIn \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the Content \n \n \n \n Most enterprises now have dozens of AI initiatives but few have a repeatable way to move from pilot to production at scale. As AI becomes embedded in core business processes\, leading organizations are shifting from project-based experimentation to a standardized enterprise AI factory operating model. This peer discussion explores how large enterprises are designing AI factories that balance speed\, governance\, and reliability—using shared infrastructure\, validated architectures\, and clear operating models to deliver AI outcomes consistently across the organization.   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Discussion Topics \n \n \n \n Why AI Pilots Don’t Scale—and What the Factory Model Changes – Common failure patterns in enterprise AI programs and how standardized pipelines and environments break the cycle.What Belongs in the AI Factory (and What Doesn’t) – Defining the right level of standardization across infrastructure\, data access\, tooling\, governance\, and workflows.Separating Innovation from Production Without Slowing Either – How enterprises create fast experimentation lanes while maintaining strict controls in production environments.Operating the AI Factory: Ownership\, Governance\, and Accountability – Who owns what across IT\, data\, security\, and the business\, and how operating models evolve as AI scales.Measuring Success Beyond Models and Accuracy – Metrics executives actually care about: time-to-value\, reliability\, reuse\, cost efficiency\, and business impact. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Agenda (in PT) \n \n \n \n \n 5:30 Registration and Networking Reception \n 6:00 Welcome Remarks \n 6:05 Wine Tasting \n 6:30 First Course & Networking \n 7:00 Moderated Industry Panel\, Q/A\, Dinner\, Dessert\, and Coffees \n 8:00 Event Concludes \n\n \n \n \n \n 5:30 Registration & 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 8:00 Event concludes \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Who's Attending \n \n \n \n An invitation-only group of enterprise technology\, data\, and AI leaders from major companies in the Bay Area. \n \n \n \n Objectives \n \n \n \n Gain actionable insights from industry experts on how to operationalize AI across the enterprise.Exchange ideas with peers facing similar challenges and uncover innovative solutions.Enjoy an exquisite\, private dining experience that sets the stage for meaningful networking and collaboration. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the Venue \n \n \n \n The Sea by Alexander's Steakhouse\, Palo Alto \n \n \n \n 4269 W El Camino Real\, Palo Alto\, CA 94306 The Sea by Alexander’s Steakhouse is the Bay Area’s premier seafood dining destination. Prepared with modern technique and flair\, the restaurant distinguishes itself by focusing on rich scrumptious morsels from the sea. Chef YuMin Lin blends contemporary cuisine with Japanese sensibility and ingredients to transform The Sea’s menu into the extraordinary. The Sea By Alexander’s Steakhouse Site   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n RSVP TO JOIN WAITLIST \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n First Name \n \n \n \n \n Last Name \n \n \n \n \n Job Title \n \n \n \n \n Company Name \n \n \n \n \n Business Email Address \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n By registering for this event\, you give consent to have the event organizer (BDI) or its sponsors (HPE & NVIDIA) permission to reach out regarding event details or other offerings. \n \n \n \n If you are a public sector employee\, it is critical that you verify the ethics code\, laws and/or regulations that govern your ability to accept items of value from companies with whom you conduct business. Please obtain the necessary approval from your organization before accepting any item of value from HPE. \n \n \n \n SUBMIT\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Sponsors \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Unlock your boldest ambitions with Hewlett Packard Enterprise\, your essential partner for the AI era. HPE uses the power of AI\, cloud\, and networking to help you move faster\, work smarter\, and achieve more. With deep expertise and bold ingenuity\, we empower organizations to turn data into foresight\, elevate performance\, and drive real-world impact—at scale. Rooted in decades of innovation\, we focus on helping companies adapt\, grow\, lead\, and challenge the limits of what’s possible. www.hpe.com \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Our Story NVIDIA is a full‑stack\, accelerated computing company that delivers the AI infrastructure and software powering the world’s most demanding enterprises\, from cloud to data center to factory floor. We combine industry‑leading GPUs\, high‑performance networking\, and optimized software into integrated platforms that enable you to build\, deploy\, and scale generative AI\, digital twins\, and advanced analytics with unmatched performance and efficiency. As the engine behind many of the world’s largest clouds and AI initiatives\, NVIDIA helps organizations transform their data into a competitive advantage\, modernize their core systems\, and accelerate innovation while reducing total cost of ownership and time to value. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Organizer \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 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. URL:https://bdionline.com/event/102125_sap_protiviti_event_recap/ LOCATION:Oceana\, 120 W 49th St\, New York\, NY\, 10020\, United States CATEGORIES:Event Recap,No Header ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://bdionline.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/protiviti-flipped.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251021T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251021T200000 DTSTAMP:20260416T084130 CREATED:20250825T182434Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260203T172344Z UID:115243-1761067800-1761076800@bdionline.com SUMMARY:GenAI Roundtable for Enterprise Innovation - An Executive Dinner & Wine Tasting for Technology Leaders DESCRIPTION:Operationalizing AI at Scale: The Enterprise AI Factory Playbook \n \n \n \n Operationalizing AI at Scale: The Enterprise AI Factory Playbook \n \n \n \n Dinner & Wine Tasting @ The Sea by Alexander's Steakhouse\, Palo Alto\nTuesday\, April 14th\n@ 5:30 – 8:00 PT \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dinner & Wine Tasting @ The Sea by Alexander's Steakhouse\, Palo Alto\nTuesday\, April 14th\n@ 5:30 – 8:00 PT \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Join Waitlist\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Join us to gain fresh perspectives\, build valuable connections\, and leave inspired to lead your organization into the future of data and AI. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Join Waitlist\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Panel\nContent\nProgram\nVenue\nSponsors\n \n \n \n \n Panel\nContent\nProgram\nVenue\nSponsors\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Moderator & Panel \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Chad Smykay \n \n \n Hewlett Packard Enterprise \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n AI CTO & Distinguished Technologist\, Industry Verticals\, North America \n \n \n \n \n \n LinkedIn \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tarik Hammadou \n \n \n NVIDIA \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Director Developer Relations\, AI for Retail & CPG \n \n \n \n \n \n LinkedIn \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Mitalee Gujar \n \n \n Amazon \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Director of Engineering \n \n \n \n \n \n LinkedIn \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Sriram Madhavan \n \n \n Applied Materials \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Design Engineering Director \n \n \n \n \n \n LinkedIn \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Patrick McQuillan \n \n \n Visa \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Global Head of AI & Data Governance \n \n \n \n \n \n LinkedIn \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the Content \n \n \n \n Most enterprises now have dozens of AI initiatives but few have a repeatable way to move from pilot to production at scale. As AI becomes embedded in core business processes\, leading organizations are shifting from project-based experimentation to a standardized enterprise AI factory operating model. This peer discussion explores how large enterprises are designing AI factories that balance speed\, governance\, and reliability—using shared infrastructure\, validated architectures\, and clear operating models to deliver AI outcomes consistently across the organization.   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Discussion Topics \n \n \n \n Why AI Pilots Don’t Scale—and What the Factory Model Changes – Common failure patterns in enterprise AI programs and how standardized pipelines and environments break the cycle.What Belongs in the AI Factory (and What Doesn’t) – Defining the right level of standardization across infrastructure\, data access\, tooling\, governance\, and workflows.Separating Innovation from Production Without Slowing Either – How enterprises create fast experimentation lanes while maintaining strict controls in production environments.Operating the AI Factory: Ownership\, Governance\, and Accountability – Who owns what across IT\, data\, security\, and the business\, and how operating models evolve as AI scales.Measuring Success Beyond Models and Accuracy – Metrics executives actually care about: time-to-value\, reliability\, reuse\, cost efficiency\, and business impact. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Agenda (in PT) \n \n \n \n \n 5:30 Registration and Networking Reception \n 6:00 Welcome Remarks \n 6:05 Wine Tasting \n 6:30 First Course & Networking \n 7:00 Moderated Industry Panel\, Q/A\, Dinner\, Dessert\, and Coffees \n 8:00 Event Concludes \n\n \n \n \n \n 5:30 Registration & 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 8:00 Event concludes \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Who's Attending \n \n \n \n An invitation-only group of enterprise technology\, data\, and AI leaders from major companies in the Bay Area. \n \n \n \n Objectives \n \n \n \n Gain actionable insights from industry experts on how to operationalize AI across the enterprise.Exchange ideas with peers facing similar challenges and uncover innovative solutions.Enjoy an exquisite\, private dining experience that sets the stage for meaningful networking and collaboration. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the Venue \n \n \n \n The Sea by Alexander's Steakhouse\, Palo Alto \n \n \n \n 4269 W El Camino Real\, Palo Alto\, CA 94306 The Sea by Alexander’s Steakhouse is the Bay Area’s premier seafood dining destination. Prepared with modern technique and flair\, the restaurant distinguishes itself by focusing on rich scrumptious morsels from the sea. Chef YuMin Lin blends contemporary cuisine with Japanese sensibility and ingredients to transform The Sea’s menu into the extraordinary. The Sea By Alexander’s Steakhouse Site   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n RSVP TO JOIN WAITLIST \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n First Name \n \n \n \n \n Last Name \n \n \n \n \n Job Title \n \n \n \n \n Company Name \n \n \n \n \n Business Email Address \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n By registering for this event\, you give consent to have the event organizer (BDI) or its sponsors (HPE & NVIDIA) permission to reach out regarding event details or other offerings. \n \n \n \n If you are a public sector employee\, it is critical that you verify the ethics code\, laws and/or regulations that govern your ability to accept items of value from companies with whom you conduct business. Please obtain the necessary approval from your organization before accepting any item of value from HPE. \n \n \n \n SUBMIT\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Sponsors \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Unlock your boldest ambitions with Hewlett Packard Enterprise\, your essential partner for the AI era. HPE uses the power of AI\, cloud\, and networking to help you move faster\, work smarter\, and achieve more. With deep expertise and bold ingenuity\, we empower organizations to turn data into foresight\, elevate performance\, and drive real-world impact—at scale. Rooted in decades of innovation\, we focus on helping companies adapt\, grow\, lead\, and challenge the limits of what’s possible. www.hpe.com \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Our Story NVIDIA is a full‑stack\, accelerated computing company that delivers the AI infrastructure and software powering the world’s most demanding enterprises\, from cloud to data center to factory floor. We combine industry‑leading GPUs\, high‑performance networking\, and optimized software into integrated platforms that enable you to build\, deploy\, and scale generative AI\, digital twins\, and advanced analytics with unmatched performance and efficiency. As the engine behind many of the world’s largest clouds and AI initiatives\, NVIDIA helps organizations transform their data into a competitive advantage\, modernize their core systems\, and accelerate innovation while reducing total cost of ownership and time to value. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Organizer \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 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. URL:https://bdionline.com/event/102125amd/ LOCATION:Black & Blue\, 130 King St W\, Toronto\, ON M5X 2A2\, Canada\, Toronto\, ON\, Canada CATEGORIES:Event Calendar,No Header ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://bdionline.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/AMDTORONTOfeaturedimage2.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251021T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251021T200000 DTSTAMP:20260416T084130 CREATED:20250818T181707Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260203T172347Z UID:114752-1761067800-1761076800@bdionline.com SUMMARY:Finance & ERP Transformation in the Age of Gen AI: Driving Innovation\, Governance\, and Change DESCRIPTION:Operationalizing AI at Scale: The Enterprise AI Factory Playbook \n \n \n \n Operationalizing AI at Scale: The Enterprise AI Factory Playbook \n \n \n \n Dinner & Wine Tasting @ The Sea by Alexander's Steakhouse\, Palo Alto\nTuesday\, April 14th\n@ 5:30 – 8:00 PT \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dinner & Wine Tasting @ The Sea by Alexander's Steakhouse\, Palo Alto\nTuesday\, April 14th\n@ 5:30 – 8:00 PT \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Join Waitlist\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Join us to gain fresh perspectives\, build valuable connections\, and leave inspired to lead your organization into the future of data and AI. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Join Waitlist\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Panel\nContent\nProgram\nVenue\nSponsors\n \n \n \n \n Panel\nContent\nProgram\nVenue\nSponsors\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Moderator & Panel \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Chad Smykay \n \n \n Hewlett Packard Enterprise \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n AI CTO & Distinguished Technologist\, Industry Verticals\, North America \n \n \n \n \n \n LinkedIn \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tarik Hammadou \n \n \n NVIDIA \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Director Developer Relations\, AI for Retail & CPG \n \n \n \n \n \n LinkedIn \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Mitalee Gujar \n \n \n Amazon \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Director of Engineering \n \n \n \n \n \n LinkedIn \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Sriram Madhavan \n \n \n Applied Materials \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Design Engineering Director \n \n \n \n \n \n LinkedIn \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Patrick McQuillan \n \n \n Visa \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Global Head of AI & Data Governance \n \n \n \n \n \n LinkedIn \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the Content \n \n \n \n Most enterprises now have dozens of AI initiatives but few have a repeatable way to move from pilot to production at scale. As AI becomes embedded in core business processes\, leading organizations are shifting from project-based experimentation to a standardized enterprise AI factory operating model. This peer discussion explores how large enterprises are designing AI factories that balance speed\, governance\, and reliability—using shared infrastructure\, validated architectures\, and clear operating models to deliver AI outcomes consistently across the organization.   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Discussion Topics \n \n \n \n Why AI Pilots Don’t Scale—and What the Factory Model Changes – Common failure patterns in enterprise AI programs and how standardized pipelines and environments break the cycle.What Belongs in the AI Factory (and What Doesn’t) – Defining the right level of standardization across infrastructure\, data access\, tooling\, governance\, and workflows.Separating Innovation from Production Without Slowing Either – How enterprises create fast experimentation lanes while maintaining strict controls in production environments.Operating the AI Factory: Ownership\, Governance\, and Accountability – Who owns what across IT\, data\, security\, and the business\, and how operating models evolve as AI scales.Measuring Success Beyond Models and Accuracy – Metrics executives actually care about: time-to-value\, reliability\, reuse\, cost efficiency\, and business impact. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Agenda (in PT) \n \n \n \n \n 5:30 Registration and Networking Reception \n 6:00 Welcome Remarks \n 6:05 Wine Tasting \n 6:30 First Course & Networking \n 7:00 Moderated Industry Panel\, Q/A\, Dinner\, Dessert\, and Coffees \n 8:00 Event Concludes \n\n \n \n \n \n 5:30 Registration & 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 8:00 Event concludes \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Who's Attending \n \n \n \n An invitation-only group of enterprise technology\, data\, and AI leaders from major companies in the Bay Area. \n \n \n \n Objectives \n \n \n \n Gain actionable insights from industry experts on how to operationalize AI across the enterprise.Exchange ideas with peers facing similar challenges and uncover innovative solutions.Enjoy an exquisite\, private dining experience that sets the stage for meaningful networking and collaboration. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the Venue \n \n \n \n The Sea by Alexander's Steakhouse\, Palo Alto \n \n \n \n 4269 W El Camino Real\, Palo Alto\, CA 94306 The Sea by Alexander’s Steakhouse is the Bay Area’s premier seafood dining destination. Prepared with modern technique and flair\, the restaurant distinguishes itself by focusing on rich scrumptious morsels from the sea. Chef YuMin Lin blends contemporary cuisine with Japanese sensibility and ingredients to transform The Sea’s menu into the extraordinary. The Sea By Alexander’s Steakhouse Site   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n RSVP TO JOIN WAITLIST \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n First Name \n \n \n \n \n Last Name \n \n \n \n \n Job Title \n \n \n \n \n Company Name \n \n \n \n \n Business Email Address \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n By registering for this event\, you give consent to have the event organizer (BDI) or its sponsors (HPE & NVIDIA) permission to reach out regarding event details or other offerings. \n \n \n \n If you are a public sector employee\, it is critical that you verify the ethics code\, laws and/or regulations that govern your ability to accept items of value from companies with whom you conduct business. Please obtain the necessary approval from your organization before accepting any item of value from HPE. \n \n \n \n SUBMIT\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Sponsors \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Unlock your boldest ambitions with Hewlett Packard Enterprise\, your essential partner for the AI era. HPE uses the power of AI\, cloud\, and networking to help you move faster\, work smarter\, and achieve more. With deep expertise and bold ingenuity\, we empower organizations to turn data into foresight\, elevate performance\, and drive real-world impact—at scale. Rooted in decades of innovation\, we focus on helping companies adapt\, grow\, lead\, and challenge the limits of what’s possible. www.hpe.com \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Our Story NVIDIA is a full‑stack\, accelerated computing company that delivers the AI infrastructure and software powering the world’s most demanding enterprises\, from cloud to data center to factory floor. We combine industry‑leading GPUs\, high‑performance networking\, and optimized software into integrated platforms that enable you to build\, deploy\, and scale generative AI\, digital twins\, and advanced analytics with unmatched performance and efficiency. As the engine behind many of the world’s largest clouds and AI initiatives\, NVIDIA helps organizations transform their data into a competitive advantage\, modernize their core systems\, and accelerate innovation while reducing total cost of ownership and time to value. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Organizer \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 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. URL:https://bdionline.com/event/102125/ LOCATION:Oceana\, 120 W 49th St\, New York\, NY\, 10020\, United States CATEGORIES:Event Calendar,No Header ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://bdionline.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/protiviti-flipped.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251016T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251016T140000 DTSTAMP:20260416T084130 CREATED:20260112T184810Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260127T190638Z UID:118685-1760616000-1760623200@bdionline.com SUMMARY:Event Recap: The Enterprise Compute Advantage: Enabling Agentic AI DESCRIPTION:Operationalizing AI at Scale: The Enterprise AI Factory Playbook \n \n \n \n Operationalizing AI at Scale: The Enterprise AI Factory Playbook \n \n \n \n Dinner & Wine Tasting @ The Sea by Alexander's Steakhouse\, Palo Alto\nTuesday\, April 14th\n@ 5:30 – 8:00 PT \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dinner & Wine Tasting @ The Sea by Alexander's Steakhouse\, Palo Alto\nTuesday\, April 14th\n@ 5:30 – 8:00 PT \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Join Waitlist\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Join us to gain fresh perspectives\, build valuable connections\, and leave inspired to lead your organization into the future of data and AI. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Join Waitlist\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Panel\nContent\nProgram\nVenue\nSponsors\n \n \n \n \n Panel\nContent\nProgram\nVenue\nSponsors\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Moderator & Panel \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Chad Smykay \n \n \n Hewlett Packard Enterprise \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n AI CTO & Distinguished Technologist\, Industry Verticals\, North America \n \n \n \n \n \n LinkedIn \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tarik Hammadou \n \n \n NVIDIA \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Director Developer Relations\, AI for Retail & CPG \n \n \n \n \n \n LinkedIn \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Mitalee Gujar \n \n \n Amazon \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Director of Engineering \n \n \n \n \n \n LinkedIn \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Sriram Madhavan \n \n \n Applied Materials \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Design Engineering Director \n \n \n \n \n \n LinkedIn \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Patrick McQuillan \n \n \n Visa \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Global Head of AI & Data Governance \n \n \n \n \n \n LinkedIn \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the Content \n \n \n \n Most enterprises now have dozens of AI initiatives but few have a repeatable way to move from pilot to production at scale. As AI becomes embedded in core business processes\, leading organizations are shifting from project-based experimentation to a standardized enterprise AI factory operating model. This peer discussion explores how large enterprises are designing AI factories that balance speed\, governance\, and reliability—using shared infrastructure\, validated architectures\, and clear operating models to deliver AI outcomes consistently across the organization.   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Discussion Topics \n \n \n \n Why AI Pilots Don’t Scale—and What the Factory Model Changes – Common failure patterns in enterprise AI programs and how standardized pipelines and environments break the cycle.What Belongs in the AI Factory (and What Doesn’t) – Defining the right level of standardization across infrastructure\, data access\, tooling\, governance\, and workflows.Separating Innovation from Production Without Slowing Either – How enterprises create fast experimentation lanes while maintaining strict controls in production environments.Operating the AI Factory: Ownership\, Governance\, and Accountability – Who owns what across IT\, data\, security\, and the business\, and how operating models evolve as AI scales.Measuring Success Beyond Models and Accuracy – Metrics executives actually care about: time-to-value\, reliability\, reuse\, cost efficiency\, and business impact. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Agenda (in PT) \n \n \n \n \n 5:30 Registration and Networking Reception \n 6:00 Welcome Remarks \n 6:05 Wine Tasting \n 6:30 First Course & Networking \n 7:00 Moderated Industry Panel\, Q/A\, Dinner\, Dessert\, and Coffees \n 8:00 Event Concludes \n\n \n \n \n \n 5:30 Registration & 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 8:00 Event concludes \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Who's Attending \n \n \n \n An invitation-only group of enterprise technology\, data\, and AI leaders from major companies in the Bay Area. \n \n \n \n Objectives \n \n \n \n Gain actionable insights from industry experts on how to operationalize AI across the enterprise.Exchange ideas with peers facing similar challenges and uncover innovative solutions.Enjoy an exquisite\, private dining experience that sets the stage for meaningful networking and collaboration. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the Venue \n \n \n \n The Sea by Alexander's Steakhouse\, Palo Alto \n \n \n \n 4269 W El Camino Real\, Palo Alto\, CA 94306 The Sea by Alexander’s Steakhouse is the Bay Area’s premier seafood dining destination. Prepared with modern technique and flair\, the restaurant distinguishes itself by focusing on rich scrumptious morsels from the sea. Chef YuMin Lin blends contemporary cuisine with Japanese sensibility and ingredients to transform The Sea’s menu into the extraordinary. The Sea By Alexander’s Steakhouse Site   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n RSVP TO JOIN WAITLIST \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n First Name \n \n \n \n \n Last Name \n \n \n \n \n Job Title \n \n \n \n \n Company Name \n \n \n \n \n Business Email Address \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n By registering for this event\, you give consent to have the event organizer (BDI) or its sponsors (HPE & NVIDIA) permission to reach out regarding event details or other offerings. \n \n \n \n If you are a public sector employee\, it is critical that you verify the ethics code\, laws and/or regulations that govern your ability to accept items of value from companies with whom you conduct business. Please obtain the necessary approval from your organization before accepting any item of value from HPE. \n \n \n \n SUBMIT\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Sponsors \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Unlock your boldest ambitions with Hewlett Packard Enterprise\, your essential partner for the AI era. HPE uses the power of AI\, cloud\, and networking to help you move faster\, work smarter\, and achieve more. With deep expertise and bold ingenuity\, we empower organizations to turn data into foresight\, elevate performance\, and drive real-world impact—at scale. Rooted in decades of innovation\, we focus on helping companies adapt\, grow\, lead\, and challenge the limits of what’s possible. www.hpe.com \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Our Story NVIDIA is a full‑stack\, accelerated computing company that delivers the AI infrastructure and software powering the world’s most demanding enterprises\, from cloud to data center to factory floor. We combine industry‑leading GPUs\, high‑performance networking\, and optimized software into integrated platforms that enable you to build\, deploy\, and scale generative AI\, digital twins\, and advanced analytics with unmatched performance and efficiency. As the engine behind many of the world’s largest clouds and AI initiatives\, NVIDIA helps organizations transform their data into a competitive advantage\, modernize their core systems\, and accelerate innovation while reducing total cost of ownership and time to value. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Organizer \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 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. URL:https://bdionline.com/event/101625_hpe_event_recap/ LOCATION:Taverna\, 800 Emerson St\, Palo Alto\, CA\, 94301\, United States CATEGORIES:Event Recap,No Header ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://bdionline.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Untitled-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251016T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251016T140000 DTSTAMP:20260416T084130 CREATED:20250820T192739Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260203T172348Z UID:115002-1760616000-1760623200@bdionline.com SUMMARY:The Enterprise Compute Advantage: Enabling Agentic AI DESCRIPTION:Operationalizing AI at Scale: The Enterprise AI Factory Playbook \n \n \n \n Operationalizing AI at Scale: The Enterprise AI Factory Playbook \n \n \n \n Dinner & Wine Tasting @ The Sea by Alexander's Steakhouse\, Palo Alto\nTuesday\, April 14th\n@ 5:30 – 8:00 PT \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dinner & Wine Tasting @ The Sea by Alexander's Steakhouse\, Palo Alto\nTuesday\, April 14th\n@ 5:30 – 8:00 PT \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Join Waitlist\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Join us to gain fresh perspectives\, build valuable connections\, and leave inspired to lead your organization into the future of data and AI. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Join Waitlist\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Panel\nContent\nProgram\nVenue\nSponsors\n \n \n \n \n Panel\nContent\nProgram\nVenue\nSponsors\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Moderator & Panel \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Chad Smykay \n \n \n Hewlett Packard Enterprise \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n AI CTO & Distinguished Technologist\, Industry Verticals\, North America \n \n \n \n \n \n LinkedIn \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tarik Hammadou \n \n \n NVIDIA \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Director Developer Relations\, AI for Retail & CPG \n \n \n \n \n \n LinkedIn \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Mitalee Gujar \n \n \n Amazon \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Director of Engineering \n \n \n \n \n \n LinkedIn \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Sriram Madhavan \n \n \n Applied Materials \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Design Engineering Director \n \n \n \n \n \n LinkedIn \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Patrick McQuillan \n \n \n Visa \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Global Head of AI & Data Governance \n \n \n \n \n \n LinkedIn \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the Content \n \n \n \n Most enterprises now have dozens of AI initiatives but few have a repeatable way to move from pilot to production at scale. As AI becomes embedded in core business processes\, leading organizations are shifting from project-based experimentation to a standardized enterprise AI factory operating model. This peer discussion explores how large enterprises are designing AI factories that balance speed\, governance\, and reliability—using shared infrastructure\, validated architectures\, and clear operating models to deliver AI outcomes consistently across the organization.   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Discussion Topics \n \n \n \n Why AI Pilots Don’t Scale—and What the Factory Model Changes – Common failure patterns in enterprise AI programs and how standardized pipelines and environments break the cycle.What Belongs in the AI Factory (and What Doesn’t) – Defining the right level of standardization across infrastructure\, data access\, tooling\, governance\, and workflows.Separating Innovation from Production Without Slowing Either – How enterprises create fast experimentation lanes while maintaining strict controls in production environments.Operating the AI Factory: Ownership\, Governance\, and Accountability – Who owns what across IT\, data\, security\, and the business\, and how operating models evolve as AI scales.Measuring Success Beyond Models and Accuracy – Metrics executives actually care about: time-to-value\, reliability\, reuse\, cost efficiency\, and business impact. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Agenda (in PT) \n \n \n \n \n 5:30 Registration and Networking Reception \n 6:00 Welcome Remarks \n 6:05 Wine Tasting \n 6:30 First Course & Networking \n 7:00 Moderated Industry Panel\, Q/A\, Dinner\, Dessert\, and Coffees \n 8:00 Event Concludes \n\n \n \n \n \n 5:30 Registration & 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 8:00 Event concludes \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Who's Attending \n \n \n \n An invitation-only group of enterprise technology\, data\, and AI leaders from major companies in the Bay Area. \n \n \n \n Objectives \n \n \n \n Gain actionable insights from industry experts on how to operationalize AI across the enterprise.Exchange ideas with peers facing similar challenges and uncover innovative solutions.Enjoy an exquisite\, private dining experience that sets the stage for meaningful networking and collaboration. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the Venue \n \n \n \n The Sea by Alexander's Steakhouse\, Palo Alto \n \n \n \n 4269 W El Camino Real\, Palo Alto\, CA 94306 The Sea by Alexander’s Steakhouse is the Bay Area’s premier seafood dining destination. Prepared with modern technique and flair\, the restaurant distinguishes itself by focusing on rich scrumptious morsels from the sea. Chef YuMin Lin blends contemporary cuisine with Japanese sensibility and ingredients to transform The Sea’s menu into the extraordinary. The Sea By Alexander’s Steakhouse Site   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n RSVP TO JOIN WAITLIST \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n First Name \n \n \n \n \n Last Name \n \n \n \n \n Job Title \n \n \n \n \n Company Name \n \n \n \n \n Business Email Address \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n By registering for this event\, you give consent to have the event organizer (BDI) or its sponsors (HPE & NVIDIA) permission to reach out regarding event details or other offerings. \n \n \n \n If you are a public sector employee\, it is critical that you verify the ethics code\, laws and/or regulations that govern your ability to accept items of value from companies with whom you conduct business. Please obtain the necessary approval from your organization before accepting any item of value from HPE. \n \n \n \n SUBMIT\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Sponsors \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Unlock your boldest ambitions with Hewlett Packard Enterprise\, your essential partner for the AI era. HPE uses the power of AI\, cloud\, and networking to help you move faster\, work smarter\, and achieve more. With deep expertise and bold ingenuity\, we empower organizations to turn data into foresight\, elevate performance\, and drive real-world impact—at scale. Rooted in decades of innovation\, we focus on helping companies adapt\, grow\, lead\, and challenge the limits of what’s possible. www.hpe.com \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Our Story NVIDIA is a full‑stack\, accelerated computing company that delivers the AI infrastructure and software powering the world’s most demanding enterprises\, from cloud to data center to factory floor. We combine industry‑leading GPUs\, high‑performance networking\, and optimized software into integrated platforms that enable you to build\, deploy\, and scale generative AI\, digital twins\, and advanced analytics with unmatched performance and efficiency. As the engine behind many of the world’s largest clouds and AI initiatives\, NVIDIA helps organizations transform their data into a competitive advantage\, modernize their core systems\, and accelerate innovation while reducing total cost of ownership and time to value. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Organizer \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 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. URL:https://bdionline.com/event/101625/ LOCATION:Taverna\, 800 Emerson St\, Palo Alto\, CA\, 94301\, United States CATEGORIES:Event Calendar,No Header ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://bdionline.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Untitled-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251015T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251015T200000 DTSTAMP:20260416T084130 CREATED:20250813T204444Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260203T172349Z UID:114672-1760549400-1760558400@bdionline.com SUMMARY:GenAI Roundtable For Enterprise Innovation - An Executive Dinner & Wine Tasting For Technology Leaders DESCRIPTION:Operationalizing AI at Scale: The Enterprise AI Factory Playbook \n \n \n \n Operationalizing AI at Scale: The Enterprise AI Factory Playbook \n \n \n \n Dinner & Wine Tasting @ The Sea by Alexander's Steakhouse\, Palo Alto\nTuesday\, April 14th\n@ 5:30 – 8:00 PT \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dinner & Wine Tasting @ The Sea by Alexander's Steakhouse\, Palo Alto\nTuesday\, April 14th\n@ 5:30 – 8:00 PT \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Join Waitlist\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Join us to gain fresh perspectives\, build valuable connections\, and leave inspired to lead your organization into the future of data and AI. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Join Waitlist\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Panel\nContent\nProgram\nVenue\nSponsors\n \n \n \n \n Panel\nContent\nProgram\nVenue\nSponsors\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Moderator & Panel \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Chad Smykay \n \n \n Hewlett Packard Enterprise \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n AI CTO & Distinguished Technologist\, Industry Verticals\, North America \n \n \n \n \n \n LinkedIn \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tarik Hammadou \n \n \n NVIDIA \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Director Developer Relations\, AI for Retail & CPG \n \n \n \n \n \n LinkedIn \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Mitalee Gujar \n \n \n Amazon \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Director of Engineering \n \n \n \n \n \n LinkedIn \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Sriram Madhavan \n \n \n Applied Materials \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Design Engineering Director \n \n \n \n \n \n LinkedIn \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Patrick McQuillan \n \n \n Visa \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Global Head of AI & Data Governance \n \n \n \n \n \n LinkedIn \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the Content \n \n \n \n Most enterprises now have dozens of AI initiatives but few have a repeatable way to move from pilot to production at scale. As AI becomes embedded in core business processes\, leading organizations are shifting from project-based experimentation to a standardized enterprise AI factory operating model. This peer discussion explores how large enterprises are designing AI factories that balance speed\, governance\, and reliability—using shared infrastructure\, validated architectures\, and clear operating models to deliver AI outcomes consistently across the organization.   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Discussion Topics \n \n \n \n Why AI Pilots Don’t Scale—and What the Factory Model Changes – Common failure patterns in enterprise AI programs and how standardized pipelines and environments break the cycle.What Belongs in the AI Factory (and What Doesn’t) – Defining the right level of standardization across infrastructure\, data access\, tooling\, governance\, and workflows.Separating Innovation from Production Without Slowing Either – How enterprises create fast experimentation lanes while maintaining strict controls in production environments.Operating the AI Factory: Ownership\, Governance\, and Accountability – Who owns what across IT\, data\, security\, and the business\, and how operating models evolve as AI scales.Measuring Success Beyond Models and Accuracy – Metrics executives actually care about: time-to-value\, reliability\, reuse\, cost efficiency\, and business impact. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Agenda (in PT) \n \n \n \n \n 5:30 Registration and Networking Reception \n 6:00 Welcome Remarks \n 6:05 Wine Tasting \n 6:30 First Course & Networking \n 7:00 Moderated Industry Panel\, Q/A\, Dinner\, Dessert\, and Coffees \n 8:00 Event Concludes \n\n \n \n \n \n 5:30 Registration & 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 8:00 Event concludes \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Who's Attending \n \n \n \n An invitation-only group of enterprise technology\, data\, and AI leaders from major companies in the Bay Area. \n \n \n \n Objectives \n \n \n \n Gain actionable insights from industry experts on how to operationalize AI across the enterprise.Exchange ideas with peers facing similar challenges and uncover innovative solutions.Enjoy an exquisite\, private dining experience that sets the stage for meaningful networking and collaboration. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the Venue \n \n \n \n The Sea by Alexander's Steakhouse\, Palo Alto \n \n \n \n 4269 W El Camino Real\, Palo Alto\, CA 94306 The Sea by Alexander’s Steakhouse is the Bay Area’s premier seafood dining destination. Prepared with modern technique and flair\, the restaurant distinguishes itself by focusing on rich scrumptious morsels from the sea. Chef YuMin Lin blends contemporary cuisine with Japanese sensibility and ingredients to transform The Sea’s menu into the extraordinary. The Sea By Alexander’s Steakhouse Site   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n RSVP TO JOIN WAITLIST \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n First Name \n \n \n \n \n Last Name \n \n \n \n \n Job Title \n \n \n \n \n Company Name \n \n \n \n \n Business Email Address \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n By registering for this event\, you give consent to have the event organizer (BDI) or its sponsors (HPE & NVIDIA) permission to reach out regarding event details or other offerings. \n \n \n \n If you are a public sector employee\, it is critical that you verify the ethics code\, laws and/or regulations that govern your ability to accept items of value from companies with whom you conduct business. Please obtain the necessary approval from your organization before accepting any item of value from HPE. \n \n \n \n SUBMIT\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Sponsors \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Unlock your boldest ambitions with Hewlett Packard Enterprise\, your essential partner for the AI era. HPE uses the power of AI\, cloud\, and networking to help you move faster\, work smarter\, and achieve more. With deep expertise and bold ingenuity\, we empower organizations to turn data into foresight\, elevate performance\, and drive real-world impact—at scale. Rooted in decades of innovation\, we focus on helping companies adapt\, grow\, lead\, and challenge the limits of what’s possible. www.hpe.com \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Our Story NVIDIA is a full‑stack\, accelerated computing company that delivers the AI infrastructure and software powering the world’s most demanding enterprises\, from cloud to data center to factory floor. We combine industry‑leading GPUs\, high‑performance networking\, and optimized software into integrated platforms that enable you to build\, deploy\, and scale generative AI\, digital twins\, and advanced analytics with unmatched performance and efficiency. As the engine behind many of the world’s largest clouds and AI initiatives\, NVIDIA helps organizations transform their data into a competitive advantage\, modernize their core systems\, and accelerate innovation while reducing total cost of ownership and time to value. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Organizer \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 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. URL:https://bdionline.com/event/101525/ LOCATION:Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse – Plano\, 7250 Dallas Pkwy Suite 110\, Plano\, TX 75024\, Plano\, TX\, 75024\, United States CATEGORIES:Event Calendar,No Header ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://bdionline.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/AMD-DALLAS.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251014T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251014T200000 DTSTAMP:20260416T084130 CREATED:20260112T171910Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260127T200217Z UID:118653-1760463000-1760472000@bdionline.com SUMMARY:Event Recap: The Enterprise Compute Advantage: Enabling Agentic AI DESCRIPTION:Operationalizing AI at Scale: The Enterprise AI Factory Playbook \n \n \n \n Operationalizing AI at Scale: The Enterprise AI Factory Playbook \n \n \n \n Dinner & Wine Tasting @ The Sea by Alexander's Steakhouse\, Palo Alto\nTuesday\, April 14th\n@ 5:30 – 8:00 PT \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dinner & Wine Tasting @ The Sea by Alexander's Steakhouse\, Palo Alto\nTuesday\, April 14th\n@ 5:30 – 8:00 PT \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Join Waitlist\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Join us to gain fresh perspectives\, build valuable connections\, and leave inspired to lead your organization into the future of data and AI. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Join Waitlist\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Panel\nContent\nProgram\nVenue\nSponsors\n \n \n \n \n Panel\nContent\nProgram\nVenue\nSponsors\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Moderator & Panel \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Chad Smykay \n \n \n Hewlett Packard Enterprise \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n AI CTO & Distinguished Technologist\, Industry Verticals\, North America \n \n \n \n \n \n LinkedIn \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tarik Hammadou \n \n \n NVIDIA \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Director Developer Relations\, AI for Retail & CPG \n \n \n \n \n \n LinkedIn \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Mitalee Gujar \n \n \n Amazon \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Director of Engineering \n \n \n \n \n \n LinkedIn \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Sriram Madhavan \n \n \n Applied Materials \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Design Engineering Director \n \n \n \n \n \n LinkedIn \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Patrick McQuillan \n \n \n Visa \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Global Head of AI & Data Governance \n \n \n \n \n \n LinkedIn \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the Content \n \n \n \n Most enterprises now have dozens of AI initiatives but few have a repeatable way to move from pilot to production at scale. As AI becomes embedded in core business processes\, leading organizations are shifting from project-based experimentation to a standardized enterprise AI factory operating model. This peer discussion explores how large enterprises are designing AI factories that balance speed\, governance\, and reliability—using shared infrastructure\, validated architectures\, and clear operating models to deliver AI outcomes consistently across the organization.   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Discussion Topics \n \n \n \n Why AI Pilots Don’t Scale—and What the Factory Model Changes – Common failure patterns in enterprise AI programs and how standardized pipelines and environments break the cycle.What Belongs in the AI Factory (and What Doesn’t) – Defining the right level of standardization across infrastructure\, data access\, tooling\, governance\, and workflows.Separating Innovation from Production Without Slowing Either – How enterprises create fast experimentation lanes while maintaining strict controls in production environments.Operating the AI Factory: Ownership\, Governance\, and Accountability – Who owns what across IT\, data\, security\, and the business\, and how operating models evolve as AI scales.Measuring Success Beyond Models and Accuracy – Metrics executives actually care about: time-to-value\, reliability\, reuse\, cost efficiency\, and business impact. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Agenda (in PT) \n \n \n \n \n 5:30 Registration and Networking Reception \n 6:00 Welcome Remarks \n 6:05 Wine Tasting \n 6:30 First Course & Networking \n 7:00 Moderated Industry Panel\, Q/A\, Dinner\, Dessert\, and Coffees \n 8:00 Event Concludes \n\n \n \n \n \n 5:30 Registration & 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 8:00 Event concludes \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Who's Attending \n \n \n \n An invitation-only group of enterprise technology\, data\, and AI leaders from major companies in the Bay Area. \n \n \n \n Objectives \n \n \n \n Gain actionable insights from industry experts on how to operationalize AI across the enterprise.Exchange ideas with peers facing similar challenges and uncover innovative solutions.Enjoy an exquisite\, private dining experience that sets the stage for meaningful networking and collaboration. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the Venue \n \n \n \n The Sea by Alexander's Steakhouse\, Palo Alto \n \n \n \n 4269 W El Camino Real\, Palo Alto\, CA 94306 The Sea by Alexander’s Steakhouse is the Bay Area’s premier seafood dining destination. Prepared with modern technique and flair\, the restaurant distinguishes itself by focusing on rich scrumptious morsels from the sea. Chef YuMin Lin blends contemporary cuisine with Japanese sensibility and ingredients to transform The Sea’s menu into the extraordinary. The Sea By Alexander’s Steakhouse Site   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n RSVP TO JOIN WAITLIST \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n First Name \n \n \n \n \n Last Name \n \n \n \n \n Job Title \n \n \n \n \n Company Name \n \n \n \n \n Business Email Address \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n By registering for this event\, you give consent to have the event organizer (BDI) or its sponsors (HPE & NVIDIA) permission to reach out regarding event details or other offerings. \n \n \n \n If you are a public sector employee\, it is critical that you verify the ethics code\, laws and/or regulations that govern your ability to accept items of value from companies with whom you conduct business. Please obtain the necessary approval from your organization before accepting any item of value from HPE. \n \n \n \n SUBMIT\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Sponsors \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Unlock your boldest ambitions with Hewlett Packard Enterprise\, your essential partner for the AI era. HPE uses the power of AI\, cloud\, and networking to help you move faster\, work smarter\, and achieve more. With deep expertise and bold ingenuity\, we empower organizations to turn data into foresight\, elevate performance\, and drive real-world impact—at scale. Rooted in decades of innovation\, we focus on helping companies adapt\, grow\, lead\, and challenge the limits of what’s possible. www.hpe.com \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Our Story NVIDIA is a full‑stack\, accelerated computing company that delivers the AI infrastructure and software powering the world’s most demanding enterprises\, from cloud to data center to factory floor. We combine industry‑leading GPUs\, high‑performance networking\, and optimized software into integrated platforms that enable you to build\, deploy\, and scale generative AI\, digital twins\, and advanced analytics with unmatched performance and efficiency. As the engine behind many of the world’s largest clouds and AI initiatives\, NVIDIA helps organizations transform their data into a competitive advantage\, modernize their core systems\, and accelerate innovation while reducing total cost of ownership and time to value. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Organizer \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 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. URL:https://bdionline.com/event/101425_hpe_event_recap/ LOCATION:Gibsons Rosemont\, 5464 N River Rd\, Rosemont\, IL\, 60018\, United States CATEGORIES:Event Recap,No Header ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://bdionline.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/chicago.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251014T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251014T200000 DTSTAMP:20260416T084130 CREATED:20250820T190322Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260203T172350Z UID:114944-1760463000-1760472000@bdionline.com SUMMARY:The Enterprise Compute Advantage: Enabling Agentic AI DESCRIPTION:Operationalizing AI at Scale: The Enterprise AI Factory Playbook \n \n \n \n Operationalizing AI at Scale: The Enterprise AI Factory Playbook \n \n \n \n Dinner & Wine Tasting @ The Sea by Alexander's Steakhouse\, Palo Alto\nTuesday\, April 14th\n@ 5:30 – 8:00 PT \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dinner & Wine Tasting @ The Sea by Alexander's Steakhouse\, Palo Alto\nTuesday\, April 14th\n@ 5:30 – 8:00 PT \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Join Waitlist\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Join us to gain fresh perspectives\, build valuable connections\, and leave inspired to lead your organization into the future of data and AI. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Join Waitlist\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Panel\nContent\nProgram\nVenue\nSponsors\n \n \n \n \n Panel\nContent\nProgram\nVenue\nSponsors\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Moderator & Panel \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Chad Smykay \n \n \n Hewlett Packard Enterprise \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n AI CTO & Distinguished Technologist\, Industry Verticals\, North America \n \n \n \n \n \n LinkedIn \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tarik Hammadou \n \n \n NVIDIA \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Director Developer Relations\, AI for Retail & CPG \n \n \n \n \n \n LinkedIn \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Mitalee Gujar \n \n \n Amazon \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Director of Engineering \n \n \n \n \n \n LinkedIn \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Sriram Madhavan \n \n \n Applied Materials \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Design Engineering Director \n \n \n \n \n \n LinkedIn \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Patrick McQuillan \n \n \n Visa \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Global Head of AI & Data Governance \n \n \n \n \n \n LinkedIn \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the Content \n \n \n \n Most enterprises now have dozens of AI initiatives but few have a repeatable way to move from pilot to production at scale. As AI becomes embedded in core business processes\, leading organizations are shifting from project-based experimentation to a standardized enterprise AI factory operating model. This peer discussion explores how large enterprises are designing AI factories that balance speed\, governance\, and reliability—using shared infrastructure\, validated architectures\, and clear operating models to deliver AI outcomes consistently across the organization.   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Discussion Topics \n \n \n \n Why AI Pilots Don’t Scale—and What the Factory Model Changes – Common failure patterns in enterprise AI programs and how standardized pipelines and environments break the cycle.What Belongs in the AI Factory (and What Doesn’t) – Defining the right level of standardization across infrastructure\, data access\, tooling\, governance\, and workflows.Separating Innovation from Production Without Slowing Either – How enterprises create fast experimentation lanes while maintaining strict controls in production environments.Operating the AI Factory: Ownership\, Governance\, and Accountability – Who owns what across IT\, data\, security\, and the business\, and how operating models evolve as AI scales.Measuring Success Beyond Models and Accuracy – Metrics executives actually care about: time-to-value\, reliability\, reuse\, cost efficiency\, and business impact. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Agenda (in PT) \n \n \n \n \n 5:30 Registration and Networking Reception \n 6:00 Welcome Remarks \n 6:05 Wine Tasting \n 6:30 First Course & Networking \n 7:00 Moderated Industry Panel\, Q/A\, Dinner\, Dessert\, and Coffees \n 8:00 Event Concludes \n\n \n \n \n \n 5:30 Registration & 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 8:00 Event concludes \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Who's Attending \n \n \n \n An invitation-only group of enterprise technology\, data\, and AI leaders from major companies in the Bay Area. \n \n \n \n Objectives \n \n \n \n Gain actionable insights from industry experts on how to operationalize AI across the enterprise.Exchange ideas with peers facing similar challenges and uncover innovative solutions.Enjoy an exquisite\, private dining experience that sets the stage for meaningful networking and collaboration. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the Venue \n \n \n \n The Sea by Alexander's Steakhouse\, Palo Alto \n \n \n \n 4269 W El Camino Real\, Palo Alto\, CA 94306 The Sea by Alexander’s Steakhouse is the Bay Area’s premier seafood dining destination. Prepared with modern technique and flair\, the restaurant distinguishes itself by focusing on rich scrumptious morsels from the sea. Chef YuMin Lin blends contemporary cuisine with Japanese sensibility and ingredients to transform The Sea’s menu into the extraordinary. The Sea By Alexander’s Steakhouse Site   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n RSVP TO JOIN WAITLIST \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n First Name \n \n \n \n \n Last Name \n \n \n \n \n Job Title \n \n \n \n \n Company Name \n \n \n \n \n Business Email Address \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n By registering for this event\, you give consent to have the event organizer (BDI) or its sponsors (HPE & NVIDIA) permission to reach out regarding event details or other offerings. \n \n \n \n If you are a public sector employee\, it is critical that you verify the ethics code\, laws and/or regulations that govern your ability to accept items of value from companies with whom you conduct business. Please obtain the necessary approval from your organization before accepting any item of value from HPE. \n \n \n \n SUBMIT\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Sponsors \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Unlock your boldest ambitions with Hewlett Packard Enterprise\, your essential partner for the AI era. HPE uses the power of AI\, cloud\, and networking to help you move faster\, work smarter\, and achieve more. With deep expertise and bold ingenuity\, we empower organizations to turn data into foresight\, elevate performance\, and drive real-world impact—at scale. Rooted in decades of innovation\, we focus on helping companies adapt\, grow\, lead\, and challenge the limits of what’s possible. www.hpe.com \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Our Story NVIDIA is a full‑stack\, accelerated computing company that delivers the AI infrastructure and software powering the world’s most demanding enterprises\, from cloud to data center to factory floor. We combine industry‑leading GPUs\, high‑performance networking\, and optimized software into integrated platforms that enable you to build\, deploy\, and scale generative AI\, digital twins\, and advanced analytics with unmatched performance and efficiency. As the engine behind many of the world’s largest clouds and AI initiatives\, NVIDIA helps organizations transform their data into a competitive advantage\, modernize their core systems\, and accelerate innovation while reducing total cost of ownership and time to value. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Organizer \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 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. URL:https://bdionline.com/event/101425/ LOCATION:Gibsons Rosemont\, 5464 N River Rd\, Rosemont\, IL\, 60018\, United States CATEGORIES:Event Calendar,No Header ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://bdionline.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/chicago.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251009T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251009T200000 DTSTAMP:20260416T084130 CREATED:20250806T192019Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260203T172352Z UID:114529-1760031000-1760040000@bdionline.com SUMMARY:AI at the Core: Powering the Future of Drug Discovery & Manufacturing DESCRIPTION:Operationalizing AI at Scale: The Enterprise AI Factory Playbook \n \n \n \n Operationalizing AI at Scale: The Enterprise AI Factory Playbook \n \n \n \n Dinner & Wine Tasting @ The Sea by Alexander's Steakhouse\, Palo Alto\nTuesday\, April 14th\n@ 5:30 – 8:00 PT \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dinner & Wine Tasting @ The Sea by Alexander's Steakhouse\, Palo Alto\nTuesday\, April 14th\n@ 5:30 – 8:00 PT \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Join Waitlist\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Join us to gain fresh perspectives\, build valuable connections\, and leave inspired to lead your organization into the future of data and AI. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Join Waitlist\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Panel\nContent\nProgram\nVenue\nSponsors\n \n \n \n \n Panel\nContent\nProgram\nVenue\nSponsors\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Moderator & Panel \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Chad Smykay \n \n \n Hewlett Packard Enterprise \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n AI CTO & Distinguished Technologist\, Industry Verticals\, North America \n \n \n \n \n \n LinkedIn \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tarik Hammadou \n \n \n NVIDIA \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Director Developer Relations\, AI for Retail & CPG \n \n \n \n \n \n LinkedIn \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Mitalee Gujar \n \n \n Amazon \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Director of Engineering \n \n \n \n \n \n LinkedIn \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Sriram Madhavan \n \n \n Applied Materials \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Design Engineering Director \n \n \n \n \n \n LinkedIn \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Patrick McQuillan \n \n \n Visa \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Global Head of AI & Data Governance \n \n \n \n \n \n LinkedIn \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the Content \n \n \n \n Most enterprises now have dozens of AI initiatives but few have a repeatable way to move from pilot to production at scale. As AI becomes embedded in core business processes\, leading organizations are shifting from project-based experimentation to a standardized enterprise AI factory operating model. This peer discussion explores how large enterprises are designing AI factories that balance speed\, governance\, and reliability—using shared infrastructure\, validated architectures\, and clear operating models to deliver AI outcomes consistently across the organization.   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Discussion Topics \n \n \n \n Why AI Pilots Don’t Scale—and What the Factory Model Changes – Common failure patterns in enterprise AI programs and how standardized pipelines and environments break the cycle.What Belongs in the AI Factory (and What Doesn’t) – Defining the right level of standardization across infrastructure\, data access\, tooling\, governance\, and workflows.Separating Innovation from Production Without Slowing Either – How enterprises create fast experimentation lanes while maintaining strict controls in production environments.Operating the AI Factory: Ownership\, Governance\, and Accountability – Who owns what across IT\, data\, security\, and the business\, and how operating models evolve as AI scales.Measuring Success Beyond Models and Accuracy – Metrics executives actually care about: time-to-value\, reliability\, reuse\, cost efficiency\, and business impact. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Agenda (in PT) \n \n \n \n \n 5:30 Registration and Networking Reception \n 6:00 Welcome Remarks \n 6:05 Wine Tasting \n 6:30 First Course & Networking \n 7:00 Moderated Industry Panel\, Q/A\, Dinner\, Dessert\, and Coffees \n 8:00 Event Concludes \n\n \n \n \n \n 5:30 Registration & 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 8:00 Event concludes \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Who's Attending \n \n \n \n An invitation-only group of enterprise technology\, data\, and AI leaders from major companies in the Bay Area. \n \n \n \n Objectives \n \n \n \n Gain actionable insights from industry experts on how to operationalize AI across the enterprise.Exchange ideas with peers facing similar challenges and uncover innovative solutions.Enjoy an exquisite\, private dining experience that sets the stage for meaningful networking and collaboration. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the Venue \n \n \n \n The Sea by Alexander's Steakhouse\, Palo Alto \n \n \n \n 4269 W El Camino Real\, Palo Alto\, CA 94306 The Sea by Alexander’s Steakhouse is the Bay Area’s premier seafood dining destination. Prepared with modern technique and flair\, the restaurant distinguishes itself by focusing on rich scrumptious morsels from the sea. Chef YuMin Lin blends contemporary cuisine with Japanese sensibility and ingredients to transform The Sea’s menu into the extraordinary. The Sea By Alexander’s Steakhouse Site   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n RSVP TO JOIN WAITLIST \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n First Name \n \n \n \n \n Last Name \n \n \n \n \n Job Title \n \n \n \n \n Company Name \n \n \n \n \n Business Email Address \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n By registering for this event\, you give consent to have the event organizer (BDI) or its sponsors (HPE & NVIDIA) permission to reach out regarding event details or other offerings. \n \n \n \n If you are a public sector employee\, it is critical that you verify the ethics code\, laws and/or regulations that govern your ability to accept items of value from companies with whom you conduct business. Please obtain the necessary approval from your organization before accepting any item of value from HPE. \n \n \n \n SUBMIT\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Sponsors \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Unlock your boldest ambitions with Hewlett Packard Enterprise\, your essential partner for the AI era. HPE uses the power of AI\, cloud\, and networking to help you move faster\, work smarter\, and achieve more. With deep expertise and bold ingenuity\, we empower organizations to turn data into foresight\, elevate performance\, and drive real-world impact—at scale. Rooted in decades of innovation\, we focus on helping companies adapt\, grow\, lead\, and challenge the limits of what’s possible. www.hpe.com \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Our Story NVIDIA is a full‑stack\, accelerated computing company that delivers the AI infrastructure and software powering the world’s most demanding enterprises\, from cloud to data center to factory floor. We combine industry‑leading GPUs\, high‑performance networking\, and optimized software into integrated platforms that enable you to build\, deploy\, and scale generative AI\, digital twins\, and advanced analytics with unmatched performance and efficiency. As the engine behind many of the world’s largest clouds and AI initiatives\, NVIDIA helps organizations transform their data into a competitive advantage\, modernize their core systems\, and accelerate innovation while reducing total cost of ownership and time to value. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Organizer \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 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. URL:https://bdionline.com/event/100925/ LOCATION:Toca Vez\, 95 Morristown Rd\, Basking Ridge\, NJ\, 07920\, United States CATEGORIES:Event Calendar,No Header ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://bdionline.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/HPE-AMDfeaturedimage.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251008T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251008T200000 DTSTAMP:20260416T084130 CREATED:20250714T164446Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260203T172353Z UID:113757-1759944600-1759953600@bdionline.com SUMMARY:The Future of Enterprise Data Security in the Age of AI DESCRIPTION:Operationalizing AI at Scale: The Enterprise AI Factory Playbook \n \n \n \n Operationalizing AI at Scale: The Enterprise AI Factory Playbook \n \n \n \n Dinner & Wine Tasting @ The Sea by Alexander's Steakhouse\, Palo Alto\nTuesday\, April 14th\n@ 5:30 – 8:00 PT \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dinner & Wine Tasting @ The Sea by Alexander's Steakhouse\, Palo Alto\nTuesday\, April 14th\n@ 5:30 – 8:00 PT \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Join Waitlist\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Join us to gain fresh perspectives\, build valuable connections\, and leave inspired to lead your organization into the future of data and AI. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Join Waitlist\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Panel\nContent\nProgram\nVenue\nSponsors\n \n \n \n \n Panel\nContent\nProgram\nVenue\nSponsors\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Moderator & Panel \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Chad Smykay \n \n \n Hewlett Packard Enterprise \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n AI CTO & Distinguished Technologist\, Industry Verticals\, North America \n \n \n \n \n \n LinkedIn \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tarik Hammadou \n \n \n NVIDIA \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Director Developer Relations\, AI for Retail & CPG \n \n \n \n \n \n LinkedIn \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Mitalee Gujar \n \n \n Amazon \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Director of Engineering \n \n \n \n \n \n LinkedIn \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Sriram Madhavan \n \n \n Applied Materials \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Design Engineering Director \n \n \n \n \n \n LinkedIn \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Patrick McQuillan \n \n \n Visa \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Global Head of AI & Data Governance \n \n \n \n \n \n LinkedIn \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the Content \n \n \n \n Most enterprises now have dozens of AI initiatives but few have a repeatable way to move from pilot to production at scale. As AI becomes embedded in core business processes\, leading organizations are shifting from project-based experimentation to a standardized enterprise AI factory operating model. This peer discussion explores how large enterprises are designing AI factories that balance speed\, governance\, and reliability—using shared infrastructure\, validated architectures\, and clear operating models to deliver AI outcomes consistently across the organization.   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Discussion Topics \n \n \n \n Why AI Pilots Don’t Scale—and What the Factory Model Changes – Common failure patterns in enterprise AI programs and how standardized pipelines and environments break the cycle.What Belongs in the AI Factory (and What Doesn’t) – Defining the right level of standardization across infrastructure\, data access\, tooling\, governance\, and workflows.Separating Innovation from Production Without Slowing Either – How enterprises create fast experimentation lanes while maintaining strict controls in production environments.Operating the AI Factory: Ownership\, Governance\, and Accountability – Who owns what across IT\, data\, security\, and the business\, and how operating models evolve as AI scales.Measuring Success Beyond Models and Accuracy – Metrics executives actually care about: time-to-value\, reliability\, reuse\, cost efficiency\, and business impact. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Agenda (in PT) \n \n \n \n \n 5:30 Registration and Networking Reception \n 6:00 Welcome Remarks \n 6:05 Wine Tasting \n 6:30 First Course & Networking \n 7:00 Moderated Industry Panel\, Q/A\, Dinner\, Dessert\, and Coffees \n 8:00 Event Concludes \n\n \n \n \n \n 5:30 Registration & 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 8:00 Event concludes \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Who's Attending \n \n \n \n An invitation-only group of enterprise technology\, data\, and AI leaders from major companies in the Bay Area. \n \n \n \n Objectives \n \n \n \n Gain actionable insights from industry experts on how to operationalize AI across the enterprise.Exchange ideas with peers facing similar challenges and uncover innovative solutions.Enjoy an exquisite\, private dining experience that sets the stage for meaningful networking and collaboration. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the Venue \n \n \n \n The Sea by Alexander's Steakhouse\, Palo Alto \n \n \n \n 4269 W El Camino Real\, Palo Alto\, CA 94306 The Sea by Alexander’s Steakhouse is the Bay Area’s premier seafood dining destination. Prepared with modern technique and flair\, the restaurant distinguishes itself by focusing on rich scrumptious morsels from the sea. Chef YuMin Lin blends contemporary cuisine with Japanese sensibility and ingredients to transform The Sea’s menu into the extraordinary. The Sea By Alexander’s Steakhouse Site   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n RSVP TO JOIN WAITLIST \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n First Name \n \n \n \n \n Last Name \n \n \n \n \n Job Title \n \n \n \n \n Company Name \n \n \n \n \n Business Email Address \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n By registering for this event\, you give consent to have the event organizer (BDI) or its sponsors (HPE & NVIDIA) permission to reach out regarding event details or other offerings. \n \n \n \n If you are a public sector employee\, it is critical that you verify the ethics code\, laws and/or regulations that govern your ability to accept items of value from companies with whom you conduct business. Please obtain the necessary approval from your organization before accepting any item of value from HPE. \n \n \n \n SUBMIT\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Sponsors \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Unlock your boldest ambitions with Hewlett Packard Enterprise\, your essential partner for the AI era. HPE uses the power of AI\, cloud\, and networking to help you move faster\, work smarter\, and achieve more. With deep expertise and bold ingenuity\, we empower organizations to turn data into foresight\, elevate performance\, and drive real-world impact—at scale. Rooted in decades of innovation\, we focus on helping companies adapt\, grow\, lead\, and challenge the limits of what’s possible. www.hpe.com \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Our Story NVIDIA is a full‑stack\, accelerated computing company that delivers the AI infrastructure and software powering the world’s most demanding enterprises\, from cloud to data center to factory floor. We combine industry‑leading GPUs\, high‑performance networking\, and optimized software into integrated platforms that enable you to build\, deploy\, and scale generative AI\, digital twins\, and advanced analytics with unmatched performance and efficiency. As the engine behind many of the world’s largest clouds and AI initiatives\, NVIDIA helps organizations transform their data into a competitive advantage\, modernize their core systems\, and accelerate innovation while reducing total cost of ownership and time to value. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Organizer \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 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. URL:https://bdionline.com/event/100825/ LOCATION:Butter\, 70 W 45th St\, New York\, NY\, 10036\, United States CATEGORIES:Event Calendar,No Header ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://bdionline.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/HPEVEEAMNYCfeaturedimage.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250918T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250918T140000 DTSTAMP:20260416T084130 CREATED:20250730T185009Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260203T172358Z UID:114200-1758196800-1758204000@bdionline.com SUMMARY:Strategic AI Workload Placement: Infrastructure Decisions for Performance\, Scale\, and Trust DESCRIPTION:Operationalizing AI at Scale: The Enterprise AI Factory Playbook \n \n \n \n Operationalizing AI at Scale: The Enterprise AI Factory Playbook \n \n \n \n Dinner & Wine Tasting @ The Sea by Alexander's Steakhouse\, Palo Alto\nTuesday\, April 14th\n@ 5:30 – 8:00 PT \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dinner & Wine Tasting @ The Sea by Alexander's Steakhouse\, Palo Alto\nTuesday\, April 14th\n@ 5:30 – 8:00 PT \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Join Waitlist\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Join us to gain fresh perspectives\, build valuable connections\, and leave inspired to lead your organization into the future of data and AI. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Join Waitlist\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Panel\nContent\nProgram\nVenue\nSponsors\n \n \n \n \n Panel\nContent\nProgram\nVenue\nSponsors\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Moderator & Panel \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Chad Smykay \n \n \n Hewlett Packard Enterprise \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n AI CTO & Distinguished Technologist\, Industry Verticals\, North America \n \n \n \n \n \n LinkedIn \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tarik Hammadou \n \n \n NVIDIA \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Director Developer Relations\, AI for Retail & CPG \n \n \n \n \n \n LinkedIn \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Mitalee Gujar \n \n \n Amazon \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Director of Engineering \n \n \n \n \n \n LinkedIn \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Sriram Madhavan \n \n \n Applied Materials \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Design Engineering Director \n \n \n \n \n \n LinkedIn \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Patrick McQuillan \n \n \n Visa \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Global Head of AI & Data Governance \n \n \n \n \n \n LinkedIn \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the Content \n \n \n \n Most enterprises now have dozens of AI initiatives but few have a repeatable way to move from pilot to production at scale. As AI becomes embedded in core business processes\, leading organizations are shifting from project-based experimentation to a standardized enterprise AI factory operating model. This peer discussion explores how large enterprises are designing AI factories that balance speed\, governance\, and reliability—using shared infrastructure\, validated architectures\, and clear operating models to deliver AI outcomes consistently across the organization.   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Discussion Topics \n \n \n \n Why AI Pilots Don’t Scale—and What the Factory Model Changes – Common failure patterns in enterprise AI programs and how standardized pipelines and environments break the cycle.What Belongs in the AI Factory (and What Doesn’t) – Defining the right level of standardization across infrastructure\, data access\, tooling\, governance\, and workflows.Separating Innovation from Production Without Slowing Either – How enterprises create fast experimentation lanes while maintaining strict controls in production environments.Operating the AI Factory: Ownership\, Governance\, and Accountability – Who owns what across IT\, data\, security\, and the business\, and how operating models evolve as AI scales.Measuring Success Beyond Models and Accuracy – Metrics executives actually care about: time-to-value\, reliability\, reuse\, cost efficiency\, and business impact. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Agenda (in PT) \n \n \n \n \n 5:30 Registration and Networking Reception \n 6:00 Welcome Remarks \n 6:05 Wine Tasting \n 6:30 First Course & Networking \n 7:00 Moderated Industry Panel\, Q/A\, Dinner\, Dessert\, and Coffees \n 8:00 Event Concludes \n\n \n \n \n \n 5:30 Registration & 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 8:00 Event concludes \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Who's Attending \n \n \n \n An invitation-only group of enterprise technology\, data\, and AI leaders from major companies in the Bay Area. \n \n \n \n Objectives \n \n \n \n Gain actionable insights from industry experts on how to operationalize AI across the enterprise.Exchange ideas with peers facing similar challenges and uncover innovative solutions.Enjoy an exquisite\, private dining experience that sets the stage for meaningful networking and collaboration. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the Venue \n \n \n \n The Sea by Alexander's Steakhouse\, Palo Alto \n \n \n \n 4269 W El Camino Real\, Palo Alto\, CA 94306 The Sea by Alexander’s Steakhouse is the Bay Area’s premier seafood dining destination. Prepared with modern technique and flair\, the restaurant distinguishes itself by focusing on rich scrumptious morsels from the sea. Chef YuMin Lin blends contemporary cuisine with Japanese sensibility and ingredients to transform The Sea’s menu into the extraordinary. The Sea By Alexander’s Steakhouse Site   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n RSVP TO JOIN WAITLIST \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n First Name \n \n \n \n \n Last Name \n \n \n \n \n Job Title \n \n \n \n \n Company Name \n \n \n \n \n Business Email Address \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n By registering for this event\, you give consent to have the event organizer (BDI) or its sponsors (HPE & NVIDIA) permission to reach out regarding event details or other offerings. \n \n \n \n If you are a public sector employee\, it is critical that you verify the ethics code\, laws and/or regulations that govern your ability to accept items of value from companies with whom you conduct business. Please obtain the necessary approval from your organization before accepting any item of value from HPE. \n \n \n \n SUBMIT\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Sponsors \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Unlock your boldest ambitions with Hewlett Packard Enterprise\, your essential partner for the AI era. HPE uses the power of AI\, cloud\, and networking to help you move faster\, work smarter\, and achieve more. With deep expertise and bold ingenuity\, we empower organizations to turn data into foresight\, elevate performance\, and drive real-world impact—at scale. Rooted in decades of innovation\, we focus on helping companies adapt\, grow\, lead\, and challenge the limits of what’s possible. www.hpe.com \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Our Story NVIDIA is a full‑stack\, accelerated computing company that delivers the AI infrastructure and software powering the world’s most demanding enterprises\, from cloud to data center to factory floor. We combine industry‑leading GPUs\, high‑performance networking\, and optimized software into integrated platforms that enable you to build\, deploy\, and scale generative AI\, digital twins\, and advanced analytics with unmatched performance and efficiency. As the engine behind many of the world’s largest clouds and AI initiatives\, NVIDIA helps organizations transform their data into a competitive advantage\, modernize their core systems\, and accelerate innovation while reducing total cost of ownership and time to value. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Organizer \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 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. URL:https://bdionline.com/event/091825/ LOCATION:Oceana\, 120 W 49th St\, New York\, NY\, 10020\, United States CATEGORIES:Event Calendar,No Header ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://bdionline.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/DR-NYVUntitled-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250917T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250917T140000 DTSTAMP:20260416T084130 CREATED:20250716T150603Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260203T172402Z UID:113891-1758110400-1758117600@bdionline.com SUMMARY:Reimagining Product Innovation with AI: Driving Speed\, Precision & Creativity DESCRIPTION:Operationalizing AI at Scale: The Enterprise AI Factory Playbook \n \n \n \n Operationalizing AI at Scale: The Enterprise AI Factory Playbook \n \n \n \n Dinner & Wine Tasting @ The Sea by Alexander's Steakhouse\, Palo Alto\nTuesday\, April 14th\n@ 5:30 – 8:00 PT \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dinner & Wine Tasting @ The Sea by Alexander's Steakhouse\, Palo Alto\nTuesday\, April 14th\n@ 5:30 – 8:00 PT \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Join Waitlist\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Join us to gain fresh perspectives\, build valuable connections\, and leave inspired to lead your organization into the future of data and AI. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Join Waitlist\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Panel\nContent\nProgram\nVenue\nSponsors\n \n \n \n \n Panel\nContent\nProgram\nVenue\nSponsors\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Moderator & Panel \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Chad Smykay \n \n \n Hewlett Packard Enterprise \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n AI CTO & Distinguished Technologist\, Industry Verticals\, North America \n \n \n \n \n \n LinkedIn \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tarik Hammadou \n \n \n NVIDIA \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Director Developer Relations\, AI for Retail & CPG \n \n \n \n \n \n LinkedIn \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Mitalee Gujar \n \n \n Amazon \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Director of Engineering \n \n \n \n \n \n LinkedIn \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Sriram Madhavan \n \n \n Applied Materials \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Design Engineering Director \n \n \n \n \n \n LinkedIn \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Patrick McQuillan \n \n \n Visa \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Global Head of AI & Data Governance \n \n \n \n \n \n LinkedIn \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the Content \n \n \n \n Most enterprises now have dozens of AI initiatives but few have a repeatable way to move from pilot to production at scale. As AI becomes embedded in core business processes\, leading organizations are shifting from project-based experimentation to a standardized enterprise AI factory operating model. This peer discussion explores how large enterprises are designing AI factories that balance speed\, governance\, and reliability—using shared infrastructure\, validated architectures\, and clear operating models to deliver AI outcomes consistently across the organization.   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Discussion Topics \n \n \n \n Why AI Pilots Don’t Scale—and What the Factory Model Changes – Common failure patterns in enterprise AI programs and how standardized pipelines and environments break the cycle.What Belongs in the AI Factory (and What Doesn’t) – Defining the right level of standardization across infrastructure\, data access\, tooling\, governance\, and workflows.Separating Innovation from Production Without Slowing Either – How enterprises create fast experimentation lanes while maintaining strict controls in production environments.Operating the AI Factory: Ownership\, Governance\, and Accountability – Who owns what across IT\, data\, security\, and the business\, and how operating models evolve as AI scales.Measuring Success Beyond Models and Accuracy – Metrics executives actually care about: time-to-value\, reliability\, reuse\, cost efficiency\, and business impact. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Agenda (in PT) \n \n \n \n \n 5:30 Registration and Networking Reception \n 6:00 Welcome Remarks \n 6:05 Wine Tasting \n 6:30 First Course & Networking \n 7:00 Moderated Industry Panel\, Q/A\, Dinner\, Dessert\, and Coffees \n 8:00 Event Concludes \n\n \n \n \n \n 5:30 Registration & 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 8:00 Event concludes \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Who's Attending \n \n \n \n An invitation-only group of enterprise technology\, data\, and AI leaders from major companies in the Bay Area. \n \n \n \n Objectives \n \n \n \n Gain actionable insights from industry experts on how to operationalize AI across the enterprise.Exchange ideas with peers facing similar challenges and uncover innovative solutions.Enjoy an exquisite\, private dining experience that sets the stage for meaningful networking and collaboration. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the Venue \n \n \n \n The Sea by Alexander's Steakhouse\, Palo Alto \n \n \n \n 4269 W El Camino Real\, Palo Alto\, CA 94306 The Sea by Alexander’s Steakhouse is the Bay Area’s premier seafood dining destination. Prepared with modern technique and flair\, the restaurant distinguishes itself by focusing on rich scrumptious morsels from the sea. Chef YuMin Lin blends contemporary cuisine with Japanese sensibility and ingredients to transform The Sea’s menu into the extraordinary. The Sea By Alexander’s Steakhouse Site   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n RSVP TO JOIN WAITLIST \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n First Name \n \n \n \n \n Last Name \n \n \n \n \n Job Title \n \n \n \n \n Company Name \n \n \n \n \n Business Email Address \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n By registering for this event\, you give consent to have the event organizer (BDI) or its sponsors (HPE & NVIDIA) permission to reach out regarding event details or other offerings. \n \n \n \n If you are a public sector employee\, it is critical that you verify the ethics code\, laws and/or regulations that govern your ability to accept items of value from companies with whom you conduct business. Please obtain the necessary approval from your organization before accepting any item of value from HPE. \n \n \n \n SUBMIT\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Sponsors \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Unlock your boldest ambitions with Hewlett Packard Enterprise\, your essential partner for the AI era. HPE uses the power of AI\, cloud\, and networking to help you move faster\, work smarter\, and achieve more. With deep expertise and bold ingenuity\, we empower organizations to turn data into foresight\, elevate performance\, and drive real-world impact—at scale. Rooted in decades of innovation\, we focus on helping companies adapt\, grow\, lead\, and challenge the limits of what’s possible. www.hpe.com \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Our Story NVIDIA is a full‑stack\, accelerated computing company that delivers the AI infrastructure and software powering the world’s most demanding enterprises\, from cloud to data center to factory floor. We combine industry‑leading GPUs\, high‑performance networking\, and optimized software into integrated platforms that enable you to build\, deploy\, and scale generative AI\, digital twins\, and advanced analytics with unmatched performance and efficiency. As the engine behind many of the world’s largest clouds and AI initiatives\, NVIDIA helps organizations transform their data into a competitive advantage\, modernize their core systems\, and accelerate innovation while reducing total cost of ownership and time to value. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Organizer \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 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. URL:https://bdionline.com/event/091725/ LOCATION:Oceana\, 120 W 49th St\, New York\, NY\, 10020\, United States CATEGORIES:Event Calendar,No Header ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://bdionline.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/centricsoftwareNYCfeaturedimage.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250916T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250916T203000 DTSTAMP:20260416T084131 CREATED:20250723T202030Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260203T172403Z UID:114085-1758043800-1758054600@bdionline.com SUMMARY:GenAI Roundtable for Enterprise Innovation - An Executive Dinner & Wine Tasting for Technology Leaders DESCRIPTION:Operationalizing AI at Scale: The Enterprise AI Factory Playbook \n \n \n \n Operationalizing AI at Scale: The Enterprise AI Factory Playbook \n \n \n \n Dinner & Wine Tasting @ The Sea by Alexander's Steakhouse\, Palo Alto\nTuesday\, April 14th\n@ 5:30 – 8:00 PT \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dinner & Wine Tasting @ The Sea by Alexander's Steakhouse\, Palo Alto\nTuesday\, April 14th\n@ 5:30 – 8:00 PT \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Join Waitlist\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Join us to gain fresh perspectives\, build valuable connections\, and leave inspired to lead your organization into the future of data and AI. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Join Waitlist\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Panel\nContent\nProgram\nVenue\nSponsors\n \n \n \n \n Panel\nContent\nProgram\nVenue\nSponsors\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Moderator & Panel \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Chad Smykay \n \n \n Hewlett Packard Enterprise \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n AI CTO & Distinguished Technologist\, Industry Verticals\, North America \n \n \n \n \n \n LinkedIn \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tarik Hammadou \n \n \n NVIDIA \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Director Developer Relations\, AI for Retail & CPG \n \n \n \n \n \n LinkedIn \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Mitalee Gujar \n \n \n Amazon \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Director of Engineering \n \n \n \n \n \n LinkedIn \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Sriram Madhavan \n \n \n Applied Materials \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Design Engineering Director \n \n \n \n \n \n LinkedIn \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Patrick McQuillan \n \n \n Visa \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Global Head of AI & Data Governance \n \n \n \n \n \n LinkedIn \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the Content \n \n \n \n Most enterprises now have dozens of AI initiatives but few have a repeatable way to move from pilot to production at scale. As AI becomes embedded in core business processes\, leading organizations are shifting from project-based experimentation to a standardized enterprise AI factory operating model. This peer discussion explores how large enterprises are designing AI factories that balance speed\, governance\, and reliability—using shared infrastructure\, validated architectures\, and clear operating models to deliver AI outcomes consistently across the organization.   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Discussion Topics \n \n \n \n Why AI Pilots Don’t Scale—and What the Factory Model Changes – Common failure patterns in enterprise AI programs and how standardized pipelines and environments break the cycle.What Belongs in the AI Factory (and What Doesn’t) – Defining the right level of standardization across infrastructure\, data access\, tooling\, governance\, and workflows.Separating Innovation from Production Without Slowing Either – How enterprises create fast experimentation lanes while maintaining strict controls in production environments.Operating the AI Factory: Ownership\, Governance\, and Accountability – Who owns what across IT\, data\, security\, and the business\, and how operating models evolve as AI scales.Measuring Success Beyond Models and Accuracy – Metrics executives actually care about: time-to-value\, reliability\, reuse\, cost efficiency\, and business impact. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Agenda (in PT) \n \n \n \n \n 5:30 Registration and Networking Reception \n 6:00 Welcome Remarks \n 6:05 Wine Tasting \n 6:30 First Course & Networking \n 7:00 Moderated Industry Panel\, Q/A\, Dinner\, Dessert\, and Coffees \n 8:00 Event Concludes \n\n \n \n \n \n 5:30 Registration & 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 8:00 Event concludes \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Who's Attending \n \n \n \n An invitation-only group of enterprise technology\, data\, and AI leaders from major companies in the Bay Area. \n \n \n \n Objectives \n \n \n \n Gain actionable insights from industry experts on how to operationalize AI across the enterprise.Exchange ideas with peers facing similar challenges and uncover innovative solutions.Enjoy an exquisite\, private dining experience that sets the stage for meaningful networking and collaboration. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the Venue \n \n \n \n The Sea by Alexander's Steakhouse\, Palo Alto \n \n \n \n 4269 W El Camino Real\, Palo Alto\, CA 94306 The Sea by Alexander’s Steakhouse is the Bay Area’s premier seafood dining destination. Prepared with modern technique and flair\, the restaurant distinguishes itself by focusing on rich scrumptious morsels from the sea. Chef YuMin Lin blends contemporary cuisine with Japanese sensibility and ingredients to transform The Sea’s menu into the extraordinary. The Sea By Alexander’s Steakhouse Site   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n RSVP TO JOIN WAITLIST \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n First Name \n \n \n \n \n Last Name \n \n \n \n \n Job Title \n \n \n \n \n Company Name \n \n \n \n \n Business Email Address \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n By registering for this event\, you give consent to have the event organizer (BDI) or its sponsors (HPE & NVIDIA) permission to reach out regarding event details or other offerings. \n \n \n \n If you are a public sector employee\, it is critical that you verify the ethics code\, laws and/or regulations that govern your ability to accept items of value from companies with whom you conduct business. Please obtain the necessary approval from your organization before accepting any item of value from HPE. \n \n \n \n SUBMIT\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Sponsors \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Unlock your boldest ambitions with Hewlett Packard Enterprise\, your essential partner for the AI era. HPE uses the power of AI\, cloud\, and networking to help you move faster\, work smarter\, and achieve more. With deep expertise and bold ingenuity\, we empower organizations to turn data into foresight\, elevate performance\, and drive real-world impact—at scale. Rooted in decades of innovation\, we focus on helping companies adapt\, grow\, lead\, and challenge the limits of what’s possible. www.hpe.com \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Our Story NVIDIA is a full‑stack\, accelerated computing company that delivers the AI infrastructure and software powering the world’s most demanding enterprises\, from cloud to data center to factory floor. We combine industry‑leading GPUs\, high‑performance networking\, and optimized software into integrated platforms that enable you to build\, deploy\, and scale generative AI\, digital twins\, and advanced analytics with unmatched performance and efficiency. As the engine behind many of the world’s largest clouds and AI initiatives\, NVIDIA helps organizations transform their data into a competitive advantage\, modernize their core systems\, and accelerate innovation while reducing total cost of ownership and time to value. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Organizer \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 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. URL:https://bdionline.com/event/091625/ LOCATION:Taverna\, 800 Emerson St\, Palo Alto\, CA\, 94301\, United States CATEGORIES:Event Calendar,No Header ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://bdionline.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/AMDfeaturedimage.webp END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR