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/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/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/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/Chicago:20251118T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251118T200000 DTSTAMP:20260416T103728 CREATED:20260109T191522Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260127T194142Z UID:118572-1763487000-1763496000@bdionline.com SUMMARY:Event Recap: Beyond Silos: Unifying ERP & AI for Smarter Business DESCRIPTION:Virtualization in the Age of AI: Building a Flexible Hybrid Cloud Foundation\n \n \n \n \n Virtualization in the Age of AI: Building a Flexible Hybrid Cloud Foundation \n \n \n \n Lunch @ Del Frisco's\, Plano\nWednesday\, March 25th\n@ 12:00 – 2:00 CT \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Lunch @ Del Frisco's\, Plano\nWednesday\, March 25th\n@ 12:00 – 2:00 CT \n \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 Join peers for a practitioner-led discussion on modernizing virtualization to support AI\, data-intensive workloads\, and hybrid cloud complexity. \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 \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 Paul Squyres \n \n \n HPE \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Greenlake Sales 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 Ananth Hegde \n \n \n JPMorgan Chase & Co. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Head of Data 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 Saad Khan \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Leader Solution Architect\, Investment Banking\, Senior IEEE Member\, ex VP of JP Morgan \n \n \n \n \n \n LinkedIn \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Hari Kishan \n \n \n Manulife. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Director of Cloud 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 Venu Vidyashankar \n \n \n Heartland Payments Systems \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Leader - Enterprise Data Architecture \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 Speaker \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Hunter Nordyke \n \n \n HPE \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Hybrid Cloud Enterprise Architect \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 As enterprises accelerate AI adoption\, traditional virtualization models are being pushed to their limits by rising costs\, growing data demands\, and the need for greater flexibility across hybrid environments. This peer-to-peer lunch brings infrastructure\, IT\, and cloud leaders together to discuss how virtualization is evolving into a cloud-like operating model that supports AI workloads\, modern applications\, and future growth. Through an open\, practitioner-led discussion\, we’ll explore how organizations are modernizing virtualization with HPE Greenlake to gain greater choice\, control\, and consumption flexibility while ensuring their infrastructure is ready to support AI\, data-intensive workloads\, and hybrid cloud complexity.    \n \n \n \n \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 How AI Is Changing Virtualization RequirementsWhat AI workloads demand from virtualized infrastructure from performance and scalability to data locality and governance.Modernizing Virtualization Without Disrupting the BusinessStrategies for evolving existing VM environments while protecting current investments and avoiding unnecessary re-platforming.Virtualization as a Hybrid Cloud Operating ModelHow cloud-like consumption\, centralized management\, and automation are reshaping on-prem virtualization.Cost\, Licensing\, and Choice in a New Virtualization LandscapeHow enterprises are rethinking virtualization economics\, vendor dependency\, and long-term flexibilityBuilding an AI-Ready Infrastructure with HPE GreenlakeHow Greenlake enables scalable\, secure\, and flexible virtualization that supports AI\, data\, and mission-critical workloads across hybrid environments. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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 CT) \n \n \n \n \n 12:00 PM Arrival\, Registration & Welcome Networking \n 12:20 PM Seating & First Course Served \n 12:30 PM Short Presentation by HPE \n 12:45 PM Moderated Panel Discussion & Audience Q/A (Lunch Served) \n 1:45 PM Panel / Interactive Discussion Concludes & Dessert Served \n 2:00 PM Event Concludes \n\n\n \n \n \n \n 12:00 Arrival\, Registration & Welcome Networking 12:20 Seating & First Course Served 12:30 Short Presentation by HPE 12:45 Moderated Panel Discussion & Audience Q/A (Lunch Served) 1:45 Interactive Discussion Concludes & Dessert Served 2:00 Event Concludes \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Who's Attending \n \n \n \n An invitation-only group of infrastructure\, IT\, and cloud leaders from major institutions in the Dallas metro area \n \n \n \n Objectives \n \n \n \n Gain practical insight from peers and practitioners on how enterprises are evolving virtualization to support AI workloads\, data growth\, and hybrid cloud environments. Exchange perspectives with infrastructure\, IT\, and cloud leaders on managing cost\, complexity\, and flexibility as virtualization shifts toward a cloud-like operating model. Participate in a focused\, peer-to-peer discussion over a private lunch designed to encourage candid dialogue and meaningful professional connections. \n \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 Del Frisco's Double Eagle Steakhouse \n \n \n \n 5905 Legacy Dr Suite A120\, Plano\, TX 75024 Del Frisco’s Double Eagle Steakhouse in Plano is nestled in the chic new Legacy West area\, just minutes from the Shops at Legacy. Featuring a sleek\, modern interior and an inviting outdoor patio\, this Plano steakhouse serves up flawless cuisine and genuine Southern hospitality\, perfect for your next business meeting or special night out. Delfriscos.com   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Reserve Your Spot on the Waitlist \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 consent to the event organizer (BDI) or its sponsor (HPE Greenlake) contacting you with 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 organization’s next phase of innovation with HPE Greenlake\, the edge-to-cloud platform designed for the AI era. HPE Greenlake brings cloud agility to applications and data wherever they live\, combining scalable infrastructure\, built-in security\, and intelligent operations. With deep expertise across AI\, cloud\, and networking\, HPE helps enterprises turn data into insight\, improve performance\, and operate with greater speed and control. Backed by decades of innovation\, HPE Greenlake enables organizations to modernize\, scale\, and lead with confidence. www.hpe.com/greenlake \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:20260416T103728 CREATED:20250923T180404Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260203T172206Z UID:116737-1763487000-1763496000@bdionline.com SUMMARY:Beyond Silos: Unifying ERP & AI for Smarter Business DESCRIPTION:Virtualization in the Age of AI: Building a Flexible Hybrid Cloud Foundation\n \n \n \n \n Virtualization in the Age of AI: Building a Flexible Hybrid Cloud Foundation \n \n \n \n Lunch @ Del Frisco's\, Plano\nWednesday\, March 25th\n@ 12:00 – 2:00 CT \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Lunch @ Del Frisco's\, Plano\nWednesday\, March 25th\n@ 12:00 – 2:00 CT \n \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 Join peers for a practitioner-led discussion on modernizing virtualization to support AI\, data-intensive workloads\, and hybrid cloud complexity. \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 \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 Paul Squyres \n \n \n HPE \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Greenlake Sales 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 Ananth Hegde \n \n \n JPMorgan Chase & Co. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Head of Data 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 Saad Khan \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Leader Solution Architect\, Investment Banking\, Senior IEEE Member\, ex VP of JP Morgan \n \n \n \n \n \n LinkedIn \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Hari Kishan \n \n \n Manulife. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Director of Cloud 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 Venu Vidyashankar \n \n \n Heartland Payments Systems \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Leader - Enterprise Data Architecture \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 Speaker \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Hunter Nordyke \n \n \n HPE \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Hybrid Cloud Enterprise Architect \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 As enterprises accelerate AI adoption\, traditional virtualization models are being pushed to their limits by rising costs\, growing data demands\, and the need for greater flexibility across hybrid environments. This peer-to-peer lunch brings infrastructure\, IT\, and cloud leaders together to discuss how virtualization is evolving into a cloud-like operating model that supports AI workloads\, modern applications\, and future growth. Through an open\, practitioner-led discussion\, we’ll explore how organizations are modernizing virtualization with HPE Greenlake to gain greater choice\, control\, and consumption flexibility while ensuring their infrastructure is ready to support AI\, data-intensive workloads\, and hybrid cloud complexity.    \n \n \n \n \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 How AI Is Changing Virtualization RequirementsWhat AI workloads demand from virtualized infrastructure from performance and scalability to data locality and governance.Modernizing Virtualization Without Disrupting the BusinessStrategies for evolving existing VM environments while protecting current investments and avoiding unnecessary re-platforming.Virtualization as a Hybrid Cloud Operating ModelHow cloud-like consumption\, centralized management\, and automation are reshaping on-prem virtualization.Cost\, Licensing\, and Choice in a New Virtualization LandscapeHow enterprises are rethinking virtualization economics\, vendor dependency\, and long-term flexibilityBuilding an AI-Ready Infrastructure with HPE GreenlakeHow Greenlake enables scalable\, secure\, and flexible virtualization that supports AI\, data\, and mission-critical workloads across hybrid environments. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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 CT) \n \n \n \n \n 12:00 PM Arrival\, Registration & Welcome Networking \n 12:20 PM Seating & First Course Served \n 12:30 PM Short Presentation by HPE \n 12:45 PM Moderated Panel Discussion & Audience Q/A (Lunch Served) \n 1:45 PM Panel / Interactive Discussion Concludes & Dessert Served \n 2:00 PM Event Concludes \n\n\n \n \n \n \n 12:00 Arrival\, Registration & Welcome Networking 12:20 Seating & First Course Served 12:30 Short Presentation by HPE 12:45 Moderated Panel Discussion & Audience Q/A (Lunch Served) 1:45 Interactive Discussion Concludes & Dessert Served 2:00 Event Concludes \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Who's Attending \n \n \n \n An invitation-only group of infrastructure\, IT\, and cloud leaders from major institutions in the Dallas metro area \n \n \n \n Objectives \n \n \n \n Gain practical insight from peers and practitioners on how enterprises are evolving virtualization to support AI workloads\, data growth\, and hybrid cloud environments. Exchange perspectives with infrastructure\, IT\, and cloud leaders on managing cost\, complexity\, and flexibility as virtualization shifts toward a cloud-like operating model. Participate in a focused\, peer-to-peer discussion over a private lunch designed to encourage candid dialogue and meaningful professional connections. \n \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 Del Frisco's Double Eagle Steakhouse \n \n \n \n 5905 Legacy Dr Suite A120\, Plano\, TX 75024 Del Frisco’s Double Eagle Steakhouse in Plano is nestled in the chic new Legacy West area\, just minutes from the Shops at Legacy. Featuring a sleek\, modern interior and an inviting outdoor patio\, this Plano steakhouse serves up flawless cuisine and genuine Southern hospitality\, perfect for your next business meeting or special night out. Delfriscos.com   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Reserve Your Spot on the Waitlist \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 consent to the event organizer (BDI) or its sponsor (HPE Greenlake) contacting you with 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 organization’s next phase of innovation with HPE Greenlake\, the edge-to-cloud platform designed for the AI era. HPE Greenlake brings cloud agility to applications and data wherever they live\, combining scalable infrastructure\, built-in security\, and intelligent operations. With deep expertise across AI\, cloud\, and networking\, HPE helps enterprises turn data into insight\, improve performance\, and operate with greater speed and control. Backed by decades of innovation\, HPE Greenlake enables organizations to modernize\, scale\, and lead with confidence. www.hpe.com/greenlake \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:20260416T103728 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:Virtualization in the Age of AI: Building a Flexible Hybrid Cloud Foundation\n \n \n \n \n Virtualization in the Age of AI: Building a Flexible Hybrid Cloud Foundation \n \n \n \n Lunch @ Del Frisco's\, Plano\nWednesday\, March 25th\n@ 12:00 – 2:00 CT \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Lunch @ Del Frisco's\, Plano\nWednesday\, March 25th\n@ 12:00 – 2:00 CT \n \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 Join peers for a practitioner-led discussion on modernizing virtualization to support AI\, data-intensive workloads\, and hybrid cloud complexity. \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 \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 Paul Squyres \n \n \n HPE \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Greenlake Sales 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 Ananth Hegde \n \n \n JPMorgan Chase & Co. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Head of Data 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 Saad Khan \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Leader Solution Architect\, Investment Banking\, Senior IEEE Member\, ex VP of JP Morgan \n \n \n \n \n \n LinkedIn \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Hari Kishan \n \n \n Manulife. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Director of Cloud 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 Venu Vidyashankar \n \n \n Heartland Payments Systems \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Leader - Enterprise Data Architecture \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 Speaker \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Hunter Nordyke \n \n \n HPE \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Hybrid Cloud Enterprise Architect \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 As enterprises accelerate AI adoption\, traditional virtualization models are being pushed to their limits by rising costs\, growing data demands\, and the need for greater flexibility across hybrid environments. This peer-to-peer lunch brings infrastructure\, IT\, and cloud leaders together to discuss how virtualization is evolving into a cloud-like operating model that supports AI workloads\, modern applications\, and future growth. Through an open\, practitioner-led discussion\, we’ll explore how organizations are modernizing virtualization with HPE Greenlake to gain greater choice\, control\, and consumption flexibility while ensuring their infrastructure is ready to support AI\, data-intensive workloads\, and hybrid cloud complexity.    \n \n \n \n \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 How AI Is Changing Virtualization RequirementsWhat AI workloads demand from virtualized infrastructure from performance and scalability to data locality and governance.Modernizing Virtualization Without Disrupting the BusinessStrategies for evolving existing VM environments while protecting current investments and avoiding unnecessary re-platforming.Virtualization as a Hybrid Cloud Operating ModelHow cloud-like consumption\, centralized management\, and automation are reshaping on-prem virtualization.Cost\, Licensing\, and Choice in a New Virtualization LandscapeHow enterprises are rethinking virtualization economics\, vendor dependency\, and long-term flexibilityBuilding an AI-Ready Infrastructure with HPE GreenlakeHow Greenlake enables scalable\, secure\, and flexible virtualization that supports AI\, data\, and mission-critical workloads across hybrid environments. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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 CT) \n \n \n \n \n 12:00 PM Arrival\, Registration & Welcome Networking \n 12:20 PM Seating & First Course Served \n 12:30 PM Short Presentation by HPE \n 12:45 PM Moderated Panel Discussion & Audience Q/A (Lunch Served) \n 1:45 PM Panel / Interactive Discussion Concludes & Dessert Served \n 2:00 PM Event Concludes \n\n\n \n \n \n \n 12:00 Arrival\, Registration & Welcome Networking 12:20 Seating & First Course Served 12:30 Short Presentation by HPE 12:45 Moderated Panel Discussion & Audience Q/A (Lunch Served) 1:45 Interactive Discussion Concludes & Dessert Served 2:00 Event Concludes \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Who's Attending \n \n \n \n An invitation-only group of infrastructure\, IT\, and cloud leaders from major institutions in the Dallas metro area \n \n \n \n Objectives \n \n \n \n Gain practical insight from peers and practitioners on how enterprises are evolving virtualization to support AI workloads\, data growth\, and hybrid cloud environments. Exchange perspectives with infrastructure\, IT\, and cloud leaders on managing cost\, complexity\, and flexibility as virtualization shifts toward a cloud-like operating model. Participate in a focused\, peer-to-peer discussion over a private lunch designed to encourage candid dialogue and meaningful professional connections. \n \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 Del Frisco's Double Eagle Steakhouse \n \n \n \n 5905 Legacy Dr Suite A120\, Plano\, TX 75024 Del Frisco’s Double Eagle Steakhouse in Plano is nestled in the chic new Legacy West area\, just minutes from the Shops at Legacy. Featuring a sleek\, modern interior and an inviting outdoor patio\, this Plano steakhouse serves up flawless cuisine and genuine Southern hospitality\, perfect for your next business meeting or special night out. Delfriscos.com   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Reserve Your Spot on the Waitlist \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 consent to the event organizer (BDI) or its sponsor (HPE Greenlake) contacting you with 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 organization’s next phase of innovation with HPE Greenlake\, the edge-to-cloud platform designed for the AI era. HPE Greenlake brings cloud agility to applications and data wherever they live\, combining scalable infrastructure\, built-in security\, and intelligent operations. With deep expertise across AI\, cloud\, and networking\, HPE helps enterprises turn data into insight\, improve performance\, and operate with greater speed and control. Backed by decades of innovation\, HPE Greenlake enables organizations to modernize\, scale\, and lead with confidence. www.hpe.com/greenlake \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:20260416T103728 CREATED:20250903T163530Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260203T172208Z UID:115523-1763055000-1763064000@bdionline.com SUMMARY:From Disruption to Advantage: AI-Powered Resilience in Supply Chains DESCRIPTION:Virtualization in the Age of AI: Building a Flexible Hybrid Cloud Foundation\n \n \n \n \n Virtualization in the Age of AI: Building a Flexible Hybrid Cloud Foundation \n \n \n \n Lunch @ Del Frisco's\, Plano\nWednesday\, March 25th\n@ 12:00 – 2:00 CT \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Lunch @ Del Frisco's\, Plano\nWednesday\, March 25th\n@ 12:00 – 2:00 CT \n \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 Join peers for a practitioner-led discussion on modernizing virtualization to support AI\, data-intensive workloads\, and hybrid cloud complexity. \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 \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 Paul Squyres \n \n \n HPE \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Greenlake Sales 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 Ananth Hegde \n \n \n JPMorgan Chase & Co. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Head of Data 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 Saad Khan \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Leader Solution Architect\, Investment Banking\, Senior IEEE Member\, ex VP of JP Morgan \n \n \n \n \n \n LinkedIn \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Hari Kishan \n \n \n Manulife. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Director of Cloud 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 Venu Vidyashankar \n \n \n Heartland Payments Systems \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Leader - Enterprise Data Architecture \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 Speaker \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Hunter Nordyke \n \n \n HPE \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Hybrid Cloud Enterprise Architect \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 As enterprises accelerate AI adoption\, traditional virtualization models are being pushed to their limits by rising costs\, growing data demands\, and the need for greater flexibility across hybrid environments. This peer-to-peer lunch brings infrastructure\, IT\, and cloud leaders together to discuss how virtualization is evolving into a cloud-like operating model that supports AI workloads\, modern applications\, and future growth. Through an open\, practitioner-led discussion\, we’ll explore how organizations are modernizing virtualization with HPE Greenlake to gain greater choice\, control\, and consumption flexibility while ensuring their infrastructure is ready to support AI\, data-intensive workloads\, and hybrid cloud complexity.    \n \n \n \n \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 How AI Is Changing Virtualization RequirementsWhat AI workloads demand from virtualized infrastructure from performance and scalability to data locality and governance.Modernizing Virtualization Without Disrupting the BusinessStrategies for evolving existing VM environments while protecting current investments and avoiding unnecessary re-platforming.Virtualization as a Hybrid Cloud Operating ModelHow cloud-like consumption\, centralized management\, and automation are reshaping on-prem virtualization.Cost\, Licensing\, and Choice in a New Virtualization LandscapeHow enterprises are rethinking virtualization economics\, vendor dependency\, and long-term flexibilityBuilding an AI-Ready Infrastructure with HPE GreenlakeHow Greenlake enables scalable\, secure\, and flexible virtualization that supports AI\, data\, and mission-critical workloads across hybrid environments. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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 CT) \n \n \n \n \n 12:00 PM Arrival\, Registration & Welcome Networking \n 12:20 PM Seating & First Course Served \n 12:30 PM Short Presentation by HPE \n 12:45 PM Moderated Panel Discussion & Audience Q/A (Lunch Served) \n 1:45 PM Panel / Interactive Discussion Concludes & Dessert Served \n 2:00 PM Event Concludes \n\n\n \n \n \n \n 12:00 Arrival\, Registration & Welcome Networking 12:20 Seating & First Course Served 12:30 Short Presentation by HPE 12:45 Moderated Panel Discussion & Audience Q/A (Lunch Served) 1:45 Interactive Discussion Concludes & Dessert Served 2:00 Event Concludes \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Who's Attending \n \n \n \n An invitation-only group of infrastructure\, IT\, and cloud leaders from major institutions in the Dallas metro area \n \n \n \n Objectives \n \n \n \n Gain practical insight from peers and practitioners on how enterprises are evolving virtualization to support AI workloads\, data growth\, and hybrid cloud environments. Exchange perspectives with infrastructure\, IT\, and cloud leaders on managing cost\, complexity\, and flexibility as virtualization shifts toward a cloud-like operating model. Participate in a focused\, peer-to-peer discussion over a private lunch designed to encourage candid dialogue and meaningful professional connections. \n \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 Del Frisco's Double Eagle Steakhouse \n \n \n \n 5905 Legacy Dr Suite A120\, Plano\, TX 75024 Del Frisco’s Double Eagle Steakhouse in Plano is nestled in the chic new Legacy West area\, just minutes from the Shops at Legacy. Featuring a sleek\, modern interior and an inviting outdoor patio\, this Plano steakhouse serves up flawless cuisine and genuine Southern hospitality\, perfect for your next business meeting or special night out. Delfriscos.com   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Reserve Your Spot on the Waitlist \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 consent to the event organizer (BDI) or its sponsor (HPE Greenlake) contacting you with 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 organization’s next phase of innovation with HPE Greenlake\, the edge-to-cloud platform designed for the AI era. HPE Greenlake brings cloud agility to applications and data wherever they live\, combining scalable infrastructure\, built-in security\, and intelligent operations. With deep expertise across AI\, cloud\, and networking\, HPE helps enterprises turn data into insight\, improve performance\, and operate with greater speed and control. Backed by decades of innovation\, HPE Greenlake enables organizations to modernize\, scale\, and lead with confidence. www.hpe.com/greenlake \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:20260416T103728 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:Virtualization in the Age of AI: Building a Flexible Hybrid Cloud Foundation\n \n \n \n \n Virtualization in the Age of AI: Building a Flexible Hybrid Cloud Foundation \n \n \n \n Lunch @ Del Frisco's\, Plano\nWednesday\, March 25th\n@ 12:00 – 2:00 CT \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Lunch @ Del Frisco's\, Plano\nWednesday\, March 25th\n@ 12:00 – 2:00 CT \n \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 Join peers for a practitioner-led discussion on modernizing virtualization to support AI\, data-intensive workloads\, and hybrid cloud complexity. \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 \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 Paul Squyres \n \n \n HPE \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Greenlake Sales 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 Ananth Hegde \n \n \n JPMorgan Chase & Co. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Head of Data 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 Saad Khan \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Leader Solution Architect\, Investment Banking\, Senior IEEE Member\, ex VP of JP Morgan \n \n \n \n \n \n LinkedIn \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Hari Kishan \n \n \n Manulife. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Director of Cloud 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 Venu Vidyashankar \n \n \n Heartland Payments Systems \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Leader - Enterprise Data Architecture \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 Speaker \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Hunter Nordyke \n \n \n HPE \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Hybrid Cloud Enterprise Architect \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 As enterprises accelerate AI adoption\, traditional virtualization models are being pushed to their limits by rising costs\, growing data demands\, and the need for greater flexibility across hybrid environments. This peer-to-peer lunch brings infrastructure\, IT\, and cloud leaders together to discuss how virtualization is evolving into a cloud-like operating model that supports AI workloads\, modern applications\, and future growth. Through an open\, practitioner-led discussion\, we’ll explore how organizations are modernizing virtualization with HPE Greenlake to gain greater choice\, control\, and consumption flexibility while ensuring their infrastructure is ready to support AI\, data-intensive workloads\, and hybrid cloud complexity.    \n \n \n \n \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 How AI Is Changing Virtualization RequirementsWhat AI workloads demand from virtualized infrastructure from performance and scalability to data locality and governance.Modernizing Virtualization Without Disrupting the BusinessStrategies for evolving existing VM environments while protecting current investments and avoiding unnecessary re-platforming.Virtualization as a Hybrid Cloud Operating ModelHow cloud-like consumption\, centralized management\, and automation are reshaping on-prem virtualization.Cost\, Licensing\, and Choice in a New Virtualization LandscapeHow enterprises are rethinking virtualization economics\, vendor dependency\, and long-term flexibilityBuilding an AI-Ready Infrastructure with HPE GreenlakeHow Greenlake enables scalable\, secure\, and flexible virtualization that supports AI\, data\, and mission-critical workloads across hybrid environments. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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 CT) \n \n \n \n \n 12:00 PM Arrival\, Registration & Welcome Networking \n 12:20 PM Seating & First Course Served \n 12:30 PM Short Presentation by HPE \n 12:45 PM Moderated Panel Discussion & Audience Q/A (Lunch Served) \n 1:45 PM Panel / Interactive Discussion Concludes & Dessert Served \n 2:00 PM Event Concludes \n\n\n \n \n \n \n 12:00 Arrival\, Registration & Welcome Networking 12:20 Seating & First Course Served 12:30 Short Presentation by HPE 12:45 Moderated Panel Discussion & Audience Q/A (Lunch Served) 1:45 Interactive Discussion Concludes & Dessert Served 2:00 Event Concludes \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Who's Attending \n \n \n \n An invitation-only group of infrastructure\, IT\, and cloud leaders from major institutions in the Dallas metro area \n \n \n \n Objectives \n \n \n \n Gain practical insight from peers and practitioners on how enterprises are evolving virtualization to support AI workloads\, data growth\, and hybrid cloud environments. Exchange perspectives with infrastructure\, IT\, and cloud leaders on managing cost\, complexity\, and flexibility as virtualization shifts toward a cloud-like operating model. Participate in a focused\, peer-to-peer discussion over a private lunch designed to encourage candid dialogue and meaningful professional connections. \n \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 Del Frisco's Double Eagle Steakhouse \n \n \n \n 5905 Legacy Dr Suite A120\, Plano\, TX 75024 Del Frisco’s Double Eagle Steakhouse in Plano is nestled in the chic new Legacy West area\, just minutes from the Shops at Legacy. Featuring a sleek\, modern interior and an inviting outdoor patio\, this Plano steakhouse serves up flawless cuisine and genuine Southern hospitality\, perfect for your next business meeting or special night out. Delfriscos.com   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Reserve Your Spot on the Waitlist \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 consent to the event organizer (BDI) or its sponsor (HPE Greenlake) contacting you with 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 organization’s next phase of innovation with HPE Greenlake\, the edge-to-cloud platform designed for the AI era. HPE Greenlake brings cloud agility to applications and data wherever they live\, combining scalable infrastructure\, built-in security\, and intelligent operations. With deep expertise across AI\, cloud\, and networking\, HPE helps enterprises turn data into insight\, improve performance\, and operate with greater speed and control. Backed by decades of innovation\, HPE Greenlake enables organizations to modernize\, scale\, and lead with confidence. www.hpe.com/greenlake \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:20260416T103728 CREATED:20250918T190532Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260225T173650Z UID:116347-1762968600-1762977600@bdionline.com SUMMARY:Reimagining the Digital Core: AI-Powered Transformation for the Enterprise DESCRIPTION:Virtualization in the Age of AI: Building a Flexible Hybrid Cloud Foundation\n \n \n \n \n Virtualization in the Age of AI: Building a Flexible Hybrid Cloud Foundation \n \n \n \n Lunch @ Del Frisco's\, Plano\nWednesday\, March 25th\n@ 12:00 – 2:00 CT \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Lunch @ Del Frisco's\, Plano\nWednesday\, March 25th\n@ 12:00 – 2:00 CT \n \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 Join peers for a practitioner-led discussion on modernizing virtualization to support AI\, data-intensive workloads\, and hybrid cloud complexity. \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 \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 Paul Squyres \n \n \n HPE \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Greenlake Sales 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 Ananth Hegde \n \n \n JPMorgan Chase & Co. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Head of Data 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 Saad Khan \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Leader Solution Architect\, Investment Banking\, Senior IEEE Member\, ex VP of JP Morgan \n \n \n \n \n \n LinkedIn \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Hari Kishan \n \n \n Manulife. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Director of Cloud 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 Venu Vidyashankar \n \n \n Heartland Payments Systems \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Leader - Enterprise Data Architecture \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 Speaker \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Hunter Nordyke \n \n \n HPE \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Hybrid Cloud Enterprise Architect \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 As enterprises accelerate AI adoption\, traditional virtualization models are being pushed to their limits by rising costs\, growing data demands\, and the need for greater flexibility across hybrid environments. This peer-to-peer lunch brings infrastructure\, IT\, and cloud leaders together to discuss how virtualization is evolving into a cloud-like operating model that supports AI workloads\, modern applications\, and future growth. Through an open\, practitioner-led discussion\, we’ll explore how organizations are modernizing virtualization with HPE Greenlake to gain greater choice\, control\, and consumption flexibility while ensuring their infrastructure is ready to support AI\, data-intensive workloads\, and hybrid cloud complexity.    \n \n \n \n \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 How AI Is Changing Virtualization RequirementsWhat AI workloads demand from virtualized infrastructure from performance and scalability to data locality and governance.Modernizing Virtualization Without Disrupting the BusinessStrategies for evolving existing VM environments while protecting current investments and avoiding unnecessary re-platforming.Virtualization as a Hybrid Cloud Operating ModelHow cloud-like consumption\, centralized management\, and automation are reshaping on-prem virtualization.Cost\, Licensing\, and Choice in a New Virtualization LandscapeHow enterprises are rethinking virtualization economics\, vendor dependency\, and long-term flexibilityBuilding an AI-Ready Infrastructure with HPE GreenlakeHow Greenlake enables scalable\, secure\, and flexible virtualization that supports AI\, data\, and mission-critical workloads across hybrid environments. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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 CT) \n \n \n \n \n 12:00 PM Arrival\, Registration & Welcome Networking \n 12:20 PM Seating & First Course Served \n 12:30 PM Short Presentation by HPE \n 12:45 PM Moderated Panel Discussion & Audience Q/A (Lunch Served) \n 1:45 PM Panel / Interactive Discussion Concludes & Dessert Served \n 2:00 PM Event Concludes \n\n\n \n \n \n \n 12:00 Arrival\, Registration & Welcome Networking 12:20 Seating & First Course Served 12:30 Short Presentation by HPE 12:45 Moderated Panel Discussion & Audience Q/A (Lunch Served) 1:45 Interactive Discussion Concludes & Dessert Served 2:00 Event Concludes \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Who's Attending \n \n \n \n An invitation-only group of infrastructure\, IT\, and cloud leaders from major institutions in the Dallas metro area \n \n \n \n Objectives \n \n \n \n Gain practical insight from peers and practitioners on how enterprises are evolving virtualization to support AI workloads\, data growth\, and hybrid cloud environments. Exchange perspectives with infrastructure\, IT\, and cloud leaders on managing cost\, complexity\, and flexibility as virtualization shifts toward a cloud-like operating model. Participate in a focused\, peer-to-peer discussion over a private lunch designed to encourage candid dialogue and meaningful professional connections. \n \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 Del Frisco's Double Eagle Steakhouse \n \n \n \n 5905 Legacy Dr Suite A120\, Plano\, TX 75024 Del Frisco’s Double Eagle Steakhouse in Plano is nestled in the chic new Legacy West area\, just minutes from the Shops at Legacy. Featuring a sleek\, modern interior and an inviting outdoor patio\, this Plano steakhouse serves up flawless cuisine and genuine Southern hospitality\, perfect for your next business meeting or special night out. Delfriscos.com   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Reserve Your Spot on the Waitlist \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 consent to the event organizer (BDI) or its sponsor (HPE Greenlake) contacting you with 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 organization’s next phase of innovation with HPE Greenlake\, the edge-to-cloud platform designed for the AI era. HPE Greenlake brings cloud agility to applications and data wherever they live\, combining scalable infrastructure\, built-in security\, and intelligent operations. With deep expertise across AI\, cloud\, and networking\, HPE helps enterprises turn data into insight\, improve performance\, and operate with greater speed and control. Backed by decades of innovation\, HPE Greenlake enables organizations to modernize\, scale\, and lead with confidence. www.hpe.com/greenlake \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:20260416T103728 CREATED:20250925T132604Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260224T171346Z UID:116935-1762948800-1762956000@bdionline.com SUMMARY:AI-Powered Creativity: Elevating Brand Experiences with Adobe DESCRIPTION:Virtualization in the Age of AI: Building a Flexible Hybrid Cloud Foundation\n \n \n \n \n Virtualization in the Age of AI: Building a Flexible Hybrid Cloud Foundation \n \n \n \n Lunch @ Del Frisco's\, Plano\nWednesday\, March 25th\n@ 12:00 – 2:00 CT \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Lunch @ Del Frisco's\, Plano\nWednesday\, March 25th\n@ 12:00 – 2:00 CT \n \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 Join peers for a practitioner-led discussion on modernizing virtualization to support AI\, data-intensive workloads\, and hybrid cloud complexity. \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 \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 Paul Squyres \n \n \n HPE \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Greenlake Sales 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 Ananth Hegde \n \n \n JPMorgan Chase & Co. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Head of Data 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 Saad Khan \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Leader Solution Architect\, Investment Banking\, Senior IEEE Member\, ex VP of JP Morgan \n \n \n \n \n \n LinkedIn \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Hari Kishan \n \n \n Manulife. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Director of Cloud 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 Venu Vidyashankar \n \n \n Heartland Payments Systems \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Leader - Enterprise Data Architecture \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 Speaker \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Hunter Nordyke \n \n \n HPE \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Hybrid Cloud Enterprise Architect \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 As enterprises accelerate AI adoption\, traditional virtualization models are being pushed to their limits by rising costs\, growing data demands\, and the need for greater flexibility across hybrid environments. This peer-to-peer lunch brings infrastructure\, IT\, and cloud leaders together to discuss how virtualization is evolving into a cloud-like operating model that supports AI workloads\, modern applications\, and future growth. Through an open\, practitioner-led discussion\, we’ll explore how organizations are modernizing virtualization with HPE Greenlake to gain greater choice\, control\, and consumption flexibility while ensuring their infrastructure is ready to support AI\, data-intensive workloads\, and hybrid cloud complexity.    \n \n \n \n \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 How AI Is Changing Virtualization RequirementsWhat AI workloads demand from virtualized infrastructure from performance and scalability to data locality and governance.Modernizing Virtualization Without Disrupting the BusinessStrategies for evolving existing VM environments while protecting current investments and avoiding unnecessary re-platforming.Virtualization as a Hybrid Cloud Operating ModelHow cloud-like consumption\, centralized management\, and automation are reshaping on-prem virtualization.Cost\, Licensing\, and Choice in a New Virtualization LandscapeHow enterprises are rethinking virtualization economics\, vendor dependency\, and long-term flexibilityBuilding an AI-Ready Infrastructure with HPE GreenlakeHow Greenlake enables scalable\, secure\, and flexible virtualization that supports AI\, data\, and mission-critical workloads across hybrid environments. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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 CT) \n \n \n \n \n 12:00 PM Arrival\, Registration & Welcome Networking \n 12:20 PM Seating & First Course Served \n 12:30 PM Short Presentation by HPE \n 12:45 PM Moderated Panel Discussion & Audience Q/A (Lunch Served) \n 1:45 PM Panel / Interactive Discussion Concludes & Dessert Served \n 2:00 PM Event Concludes \n\n\n \n \n \n \n 12:00 Arrival\, Registration & Welcome Networking 12:20 Seating & First Course Served 12:30 Short Presentation by HPE 12:45 Moderated Panel Discussion & Audience Q/A (Lunch Served) 1:45 Interactive Discussion Concludes & Dessert Served 2:00 Event Concludes \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Who's Attending \n \n \n \n An invitation-only group of infrastructure\, IT\, and cloud leaders from major institutions in the Dallas metro area \n \n \n \n Objectives \n \n \n \n Gain practical insight from peers and practitioners on how enterprises are evolving virtualization to support AI workloads\, data growth\, and hybrid cloud environments. Exchange perspectives with infrastructure\, IT\, and cloud leaders on managing cost\, complexity\, and flexibility as virtualization shifts toward a cloud-like operating model. Participate in a focused\, peer-to-peer discussion over a private lunch designed to encourage candid dialogue and meaningful professional connections. \n \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 Del Frisco's Double Eagle Steakhouse \n \n \n \n 5905 Legacy Dr Suite A120\, Plano\, TX 75024 Del Frisco’s Double Eagle Steakhouse in Plano is nestled in the chic new Legacy West area\, just minutes from the Shops at Legacy. Featuring a sleek\, modern interior and an inviting outdoor patio\, this Plano steakhouse serves up flawless cuisine and genuine Southern hospitality\, perfect for your next business meeting or special night out. Delfriscos.com   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Reserve Your Spot on the Waitlist \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 consent to the event organizer (BDI) or its sponsor (HPE Greenlake) contacting you with 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 organization’s next phase of innovation with HPE Greenlake\, the edge-to-cloud platform designed for the AI era. HPE Greenlake brings cloud agility to applications and data wherever they live\, combining scalable infrastructure\, built-in security\, and intelligent operations. With deep expertise across AI\, cloud\, and networking\, HPE helps enterprises turn data into insight\, improve performance\, and operate with greater speed and control. Backed by decades of innovation\, HPE Greenlake enables organizations to modernize\, scale\, and lead with confidence. www.hpe.com/greenlake \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:20260416T103728 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:Virtualization in the Age of AI: Building a Flexible Hybrid Cloud Foundation\n \n \n \n \n Virtualization in the Age of AI: Building a Flexible Hybrid Cloud Foundation \n \n \n \n Lunch @ Del Frisco's\, Plano\nWednesday\, March 25th\n@ 12:00 – 2:00 CT \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Lunch @ Del Frisco's\, Plano\nWednesday\, March 25th\n@ 12:00 – 2:00 CT \n \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 Join peers for a practitioner-led discussion on modernizing virtualization to support AI\, data-intensive workloads\, and hybrid cloud complexity. \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 \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 Paul Squyres \n \n \n HPE \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Greenlake Sales 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 Ananth Hegde \n \n \n JPMorgan Chase & Co. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Head of Data 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 Saad Khan \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Leader Solution Architect\, Investment Banking\, Senior IEEE Member\, ex VP of JP Morgan \n \n \n \n \n \n LinkedIn \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Hari Kishan \n \n \n Manulife. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Director of Cloud 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 Venu Vidyashankar \n \n \n Heartland Payments Systems \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Leader - Enterprise Data Architecture \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 Speaker \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Hunter Nordyke \n \n \n HPE \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Hybrid Cloud Enterprise Architect \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 As enterprises accelerate AI adoption\, traditional virtualization models are being pushed to their limits by rising costs\, growing data demands\, and the need for greater flexibility across hybrid environments. This peer-to-peer lunch brings infrastructure\, IT\, and cloud leaders together to discuss how virtualization is evolving into a cloud-like operating model that supports AI workloads\, modern applications\, and future growth. Through an open\, practitioner-led discussion\, we’ll explore how organizations are modernizing virtualization with HPE Greenlake to gain greater choice\, control\, and consumption flexibility while ensuring their infrastructure is ready to support AI\, data-intensive workloads\, and hybrid cloud complexity.    \n \n \n \n \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 How AI Is Changing Virtualization RequirementsWhat AI workloads demand from virtualized infrastructure from performance and scalability to data locality and governance.Modernizing Virtualization Without Disrupting the BusinessStrategies for evolving existing VM environments while protecting current investments and avoiding unnecessary re-platforming.Virtualization as a Hybrid Cloud Operating ModelHow cloud-like consumption\, centralized management\, and automation are reshaping on-prem virtualization.Cost\, Licensing\, and Choice in a New Virtualization LandscapeHow enterprises are rethinking virtualization economics\, vendor dependency\, and long-term flexibilityBuilding an AI-Ready Infrastructure with HPE GreenlakeHow Greenlake enables scalable\, secure\, and flexible virtualization that supports AI\, data\, and mission-critical workloads across hybrid environments. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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 CT) \n \n \n \n \n 12:00 PM Arrival\, Registration & Welcome Networking \n 12:20 PM Seating & First Course Served \n 12:30 PM Short Presentation by HPE \n 12:45 PM Moderated Panel Discussion & Audience Q/A (Lunch Served) \n 1:45 PM Panel / Interactive Discussion Concludes & Dessert Served \n 2:00 PM Event Concludes \n\n\n \n \n \n \n 12:00 Arrival\, Registration & Welcome Networking 12:20 Seating & First Course Served 12:30 Short Presentation by HPE 12:45 Moderated Panel Discussion & Audience Q/A (Lunch Served) 1:45 Interactive Discussion Concludes & Dessert Served 2:00 Event Concludes \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Who's Attending \n \n \n \n An invitation-only group of infrastructure\, IT\, and cloud leaders from major institutions in the Dallas metro area \n \n \n \n Objectives \n \n \n \n Gain practical insight from peers and practitioners on how enterprises are evolving virtualization to support AI workloads\, data growth\, and hybrid cloud environments. Exchange perspectives with infrastructure\, IT\, and cloud leaders on managing cost\, complexity\, and flexibility as virtualization shifts toward a cloud-like operating model. Participate in a focused\, peer-to-peer discussion over a private lunch designed to encourage candid dialogue and meaningful professional connections. \n \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 Del Frisco's Double Eagle Steakhouse \n \n \n \n 5905 Legacy Dr Suite A120\, Plano\, TX 75024 Del Frisco’s Double Eagle Steakhouse in Plano is nestled in the chic new Legacy West area\, just minutes from the Shops at Legacy. Featuring a sleek\, modern interior and an inviting outdoor patio\, this Plano steakhouse serves up flawless cuisine and genuine Southern hospitality\, perfect for your next business meeting or special night out. Delfriscos.com   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Reserve Your Spot on the Waitlist \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 consent to the event organizer (BDI) or its sponsor (HPE Greenlake) contacting you with 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 organization’s next phase of innovation with HPE Greenlake\, the edge-to-cloud platform designed for the AI era. HPE Greenlake brings cloud agility to applications and data wherever they live\, combining scalable infrastructure\, built-in security\, and intelligent operations. With deep expertise across AI\, cloud\, and networking\, HPE helps enterprises turn data into insight\, improve performance\, and operate with greater speed and control. Backed by decades of innovation\, HPE Greenlake enables organizations to modernize\, scale\, and lead with confidence. www.hpe.com/greenlake \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:20260416T103728 CREATED:20250911T161040Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260203T172218Z UID:115914-1762450200-1762459200@bdionline.com SUMMARY:Agents\, Autonomy\, and the Future of Enterprise AI DESCRIPTION:Virtualization in the Age of AI: Building a Flexible Hybrid Cloud Foundation\n \n \n \n \n Virtualization in the Age of AI: Building a Flexible Hybrid Cloud Foundation \n \n \n \n Lunch @ Del Frisco's\, Plano\nWednesday\, March 25th\n@ 12:00 – 2:00 CT \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Lunch @ Del Frisco's\, Plano\nWednesday\, March 25th\n@ 12:00 – 2:00 CT \n \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 Join peers for a practitioner-led discussion on modernizing virtualization to support AI\, data-intensive workloads\, and hybrid cloud complexity. \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 \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 Paul Squyres \n \n \n HPE \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Greenlake Sales 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 Ananth Hegde \n \n \n JPMorgan Chase & Co. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Head of Data 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 Saad Khan \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Leader Solution Architect\, Investment Banking\, Senior IEEE Member\, ex VP of JP Morgan \n \n \n \n \n \n LinkedIn \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Hari Kishan \n \n \n Manulife. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Director of Cloud 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 Venu Vidyashankar \n \n \n Heartland Payments Systems \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Leader - Enterprise Data Architecture \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 Speaker \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Hunter Nordyke \n \n \n HPE \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Hybrid Cloud Enterprise Architect \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 As enterprises accelerate AI adoption\, traditional virtualization models are being pushed to their limits by rising costs\, growing data demands\, and the need for greater flexibility across hybrid environments. This peer-to-peer lunch brings infrastructure\, IT\, and cloud leaders together to discuss how virtualization is evolving into a cloud-like operating model that supports AI workloads\, modern applications\, and future growth. Through an open\, practitioner-led discussion\, we’ll explore how organizations are modernizing virtualization with HPE Greenlake to gain greater choice\, control\, and consumption flexibility while ensuring their infrastructure is ready to support AI\, data-intensive workloads\, and hybrid cloud complexity.    \n \n \n \n \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 How AI Is Changing Virtualization RequirementsWhat AI workloads demand from virtualized infrastructure from performance and scalability to data locality and governance.Modernizing Virtualization Without Disrupting the BusinessStrategies for evolving existing VM environments while protecting current investments and avoiding unnecessary re-platforming.Virtualization as a Hybrid Cloud Operating ModelHow cloud-like consumption\, centralized management\, and automation are reshaping on-prem virtualization.Cost\, Licensing\, and Choice in a New Virtualization LandscapeHow enterprises are rethinking virtualization economics\, vendor dependency\, and long-term flexibilityBuilding an AI-Ready Infrastructure with HPE GreenlakeHow Greenlake enables scalable\, secure\, and flexible virtualization that supports AI\, data\, and mission-critical workloads across hybrid environments. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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 CT) \n \n \n \n \n 12:00 PM Arrival\, Registration & Welcome Networking \n 12:20 PM Seating & First Course Served \n 12:30 PM Short Presentation by HPE \n 12:45 PM Moderated Panel Discussion & Audience Q/A (Lunch Served) \n 1:45 PM Panel / Interactive Discussion Concludes & Dessert Served \n 2:00 PM Event Concludes \n\n\n \n \n \n \n 12:00 Arrival\, Registration & Welcome Networking 12:20 Seating & First Course Served 12:30 Short Presentation by HPE 12:45 Moderated Panel Discussion & Audience Q/A (Lunch Served) 1:45 Interactive Discussion Concludes & Dessert Served 2:00 Event Concludes \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Who's Attending \n \n \n \n An invitation-only group of infrastructure\, IT\, and cloud leaders from major institutions in the Dallas metro area \n \n \n \n Objectives \n \n \n \n Gain practical insight from peers and practitioners on how enterprises are evolving virtualization to support AI workloads\, data growth\, and hybrid cloud environments. Exchange perspectives with infrastructure\, IT\, and cloud leaders on managing cost\, complexity\, and flexibility as virtualization shifts toward a cloud-like operating model. Participate in a focused\, peer-to-peer discussion over a private lunch designed to encourage candid dialogue and meaningful professional connections. \n \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 Del Frisco's Double Eagle Steakhouse \n \n \n \n 5905 Legacy Dr Suite A120\, Plano\, TX 75024 Del Frisco’s Double Eagle Steakhouse in Plano is nestled in the chic new Legacy West area\, just minutes from the Shops at Legacy. Featuring a sleek\, modern interior and an inviting outdoor patio\, this Plano steakhouse serves up flawless cuisine and genuine Southern hospitality\, perfect for your next business meeting or special night out. Delfriscos.com   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Reserve Your Spot on the Waitlist \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 consent to the event organizer (BDI) or its sponsor (HPE Greenlake) contacting you with 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 organization’s next phase of innovation with HPE Greenlake\, the edge-to-cloud platform designed for the AI era. HPE Greenlake brings cloud agility to applications and data wherever they live\, combining scalable infrastructure\, built-in security\, and intelligent operations. With deep expertise across AI\, cloud\, and networking\, HPE helps enterprises turn data into insight\, improve performance\, and operate with greater speed and control. Backed by decades of innovation\, HPE Greenlake enables organizations to modernize\, scale\, and lead with confidence. www.hpe.com/greenlake \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:20260416T103729 CREATED:20250912T185820Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260203T172223Z UID:116068-1762363800-1762372800@bdionline.com SUMMARY:Equinix Engage: Real-World Insights From Today’s Leaders in AI DESCRIPTION:Virtualization in the Age of AI: Building a Flexible Hybrid Cloud Foundation\n \n \n \n \n Virtualization in the Age of AI: Building a Flexible Hybrid Cloud Foundation \n \n \n \n Lunch @ Del Frisco's\, Plano\nWednesday\, March 25th\n@ 12:00 – 2:00 CT \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Lunch @ Del Frisco's\, Plano\nWednesday\, March 25th\n@ 12:00 – 2:00 CT \n \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 Join peers for a practitioner-led discussion on modernizing virtualization to support AI\, data-intensive workloads\, and hybrid cloud complexity. \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 \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 Paul Squyres \n \n \n HPE \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Greenlake Sales 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 Ananth Hegde \n \n \n JPMorgan Chase & Co. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Head of Data 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 Saad Khan \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Leader Solution Architect\, Investment Banking\, Senior IEEE Member\, ex VP of JP Morgan \n \n \n \n \n \n LinkedIn \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Hari Kishan \n \n \n Manulife. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Director of Cloud 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 Venu Vidyashankar \n \n \n Heartland Payments Systems \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Leader - Enterprise Data Architecture \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 Speaker \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Hunter Nordyke \n \n \n HPE \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Hybrid Cloud Enterprise Architect \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 As enterprises accelerate AI adoption\, traditional virtualization models are being pushed to their limits by rising costs\, growing data demands\, and the need for greater flexibility across hybrid environments. This peer-to-peer lunch brings infrastructure\, IT\, and cloud leaders together to discuss how virtualization is evolving into a cloud-like operating model that supports AI workloads\, modern applications\, and future growth. Through an open\, practitioner-led discussion\, we’ll explore how organizations are modernizing virtualization with HPE Greenlake to gain greater choice\, control\, and consumption flexibility while ensuring their infrastructure is ready to support AI\, data-intensive workloads\, and hybrid cloud complexity.    \n \n \n \n \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 How AI Is Changing Virtualization RequirementsWhat AI workloads demand from virtualized infrastructure from performance and scalability to data locality and governance.Modernizing Virtualization Without Disrupting the BusinessStrategies for evolving existing VM environments while protecting current investments and avoiding unnecessary re-platforming.Virtualization as a Hybrid Cloud Operating ModelHow cloud-like consumption\, centralized management\, and automation are reshaping on-prem virtualization.Cost\, Licensing\, and Choice in a New Virtualization LandscapeHow enterprises are rethinking virtualization economics\, vendor dependency\, and long-term flexibilityBuilding an AI-Ready Infrastructure with HPE GreenlakeHow Greenlake enables scalable\, secure\, and flexible virtualization that supports AI\, data\, and mission-critical workloads across hybrid environments. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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 CT) \n \n \n \n \n 12:00 PM Arrival\, Registration & Welcome Networking \n 12:20 PM Seating & First Course Served \n 12:30 PM Short Presentation by HPE \n 12:45 PM Moderated Panel Discussion & Audience Q/A (Lunch Served) \n 1:45 PM Panel / Interactive Discussion Concludes & Dessert Served \n 2:00 PM Event Concludes \n\n\n \n \n \n \n 12:00 Arrival\, Registration & Welcome Networking 12:20 Seating & First Course Served 12:30 Short Presentation by HPE 12:45 Moderated Panel Discussion & Audience Q/A (Lunch Served) 1:45 Interactive Discussion Concludes & Dessert Served 2:00 Event Concludes \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Who's Attending \n \n \n \n An invitation-only group of infrastructure\, IT\, and cloud leaders from major institutions in the Dallas metro area \n \n \n \n Objectives \n \n \n \n Gain practical insight from peers and practitioners on how enterprises are evolving virtualization to support AI workloads\, data growth\, and hybrid cloud environments. Exchange perspectives with infrastructure\, IT\, and cloud leaders on managing cost\, complexity\, and flexibility as virtualization shifts toward a cloud-like operating model. Participate in a focused\, peer-to-peer discussion over a private lunch designed to encourage candid dialogue and meaningful professional connections. \n \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 Del Frisco's Double Eagle Steakhouse \n \n \n \n 5905 Legacy Dr Suite A120\, Plano\, TX 75024 Del Frisco’s Double Eagle Steakhouse in Plano is nestled in the chic new Legacy West area\, just minutes from the Shops at Legacy. Featuring a sleek\, modern interior and an inviting outdoor patio\, this Plano steakhouse serves up flawless cuisine and genuine Southern hospitality\, perfect for your next business meeting or special night out. Delfriscos.com   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Reserve Your Spot on the Waitlist \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 consent to the event organizer (BDI) or its sponsor (HPE Greenlake) contacting you with 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 organization’s next phase of innovation with HPE Greenlake\, the edge-to-cloud platform designed for the AI era. HPE Greenlake brings cloud agility to applications and data wherever they live\, combining scalable infrastructure\, built-in security\, and intelligent operations. With deep expertise across AI\, cloud\, and networking\, HPE helps enterprises turn data into insight\, improve performance\, and operate with greater speed and control. Backed by decades of innovation\, HPE Greenlake enables organizations to modernize\, scale\, and lead with confidence. www.hpe.com/greenlake \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:20260416T103729 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:Virtualization in the Age of AI: Building a Flexible Hybrid Cloud Foundation\n \n \n \n \n Virtualization in the Age of AI: Building a Flexible Hybrid Cloud Foundation \n \n \n \n Lunch @ Del Frisco's\, Plano\nWednesday\, March 25th\n@ 12:00 – 2:00 CT \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Lunch @ Del Frisco's\, Plano\nWednesday\, March 25th\n@ 12:00 – 2:00 CT \n \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 Join peers for a practitioner-led discussion on modernizing virtualization to support AI\, data-intensive workloads\, and hybrid cloud complexity. \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 \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 Paul Squyres \n \n \n HPE \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Greenlake Sales 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 Ananth Hegde \n \n \n JPMorgan Chase & Co. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Head of Data 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 Saad Khan \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Leader Solution Architect\, Investment Banking\, Senior IEEE Member\, ex VP of JP Morgan \n \n \n \n \n \n LinkedIn \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Hari Kishan \n \n \n Manulife. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Director of Cloud 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 Venu Vidyashankar \n \n \n Heartland Payments Systems \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Leader - Enterprise Data Architecture \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 Speaker \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Hunter Nordyke \n \n \n HPE \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Hybrid Cloud Enterprise Architect \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 As enterprises accelerate AI adoption\, traditional virtualization models are being pushed to their limits by rising costs\, growing data demands\, and the need for greater flexibility across hybrid environments. This peer-to-peer lunch brings infrastructure\, IT\, and cloud leaders together to discuss how virtualization is evolving into a cloud-like operating model that supports AI workloads\, modern applications\, and future growth. Through an open\, practitioner-led discussion\, we’ll explore how organizations are modernizing virtualization with HPE Greenlake to gain greater choice\, control\, and consumption flexibility while ensuring their infrastructure is ready to support AI\, data-intensive workloads\, and hybrid cloud complexity.    \n \n \n \n \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 How AI Is Changing Virtualization RequirementsWhat AI workloads demand from virtualized infrastructure from performance and scalability to data locality and governance.Modernizing Virtualization Without Disrupting the BusinessStrategies for evolving existing VM environments while protecting current investments and avoiding unnecessary re-platforming.Virtualization as a Hybrid Cloud Operating ModelHow cloud-like consumption\, centralized management\, and automation are reshaping on-prem virtualization.Cost\, Licensing\, and Choice in a New Virtualization LandscapeHow enterprises are rethinking virtualization economics\, vendor dependency\, and long-term flexibilityBuilding an AI-Ready Infrastructure with HPE GreenlakeHow Greenlake enables scalable\, secure\, and flexible virtualization that supports AI\, data\, and mission-critical workloads across hybrid environments. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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 CT) \n \n \n \n \n 12:00 PM Arrival\, Registration & Welcome Networking \n 12:20 PM Seating & First Course Served \n 12:30 PM Short Presentation by HPE \n 12:45 PM Moderated Panel Discussion & Audience Q/A (Lunch Served) \n 1:45 PM Panel / Interactive Discussion Concludes & Dessert Served \n 2:00 PM Event Concludes \n\n\n \n \n \n \n 12:00 Arrival\, Registration & Welcome Networking 12:20 Seating & First Course Served 12:30 Short Presentation by HPE 12:45 Moderated Panel Discussion & Audience Q/A (Lunch Served) 1:45 Interactive Discussion Concludes & Dessert Served 2:00 Event Concludes \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Who's Attending \n \n \n \n An invitation-only group of infrastructure\, IT\, and cloud leaders from major institutions in the Dallas metro area \n \n \n \n Objectives \n \n \n \n Gain practical insight from peers and practitioners on how enterprises are evolving virtualization to support AI workloads\, data growth\, and hybrid cloud environments. Exchange perspectives with infrastructure\, IT\, and cloud leaders on managing cost\, complexity\, and flexibility as virtualization shifts toward a cloud-like operating model. Participate in a focused\, peer-to-peer discussion over a private lunch designed to encourage candid dialogue and meaningful professional connections. \n \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 Del Frisco's Double Eagle Steakhouse \n \n \n \n 5905 Legacy Dr Suite A120\, Plano\, TX 75024 Del Frisco’s Double Eagle Steakhouse in Plano is nestled in the chic new Legacy West area\, just minutes from the Shops at Legacy. Featuring a sleek\, modern interior and an inviting outdoor patio\, this Plano steakhouse serves up flawless cuisine and genuine Southern hospitality\, perfect for your next business meeting or special night out. Delfriscos.com   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Reserve Your Spot on the Waitlist \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 consent to the event organizer (BDI) or its sponsor (HPE Greenlake) contacting you with 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 organization’s next phase of innovation with HPE Greenlake\, the edge-to-cloud platform designed for the AI era. HPE Greenlake brings cloud agility to applications and data wherever they live\, combining scalable infrastructure\, built-in security\, and intelligent operations. With deep expertise across AI\, cloud\, and networking\, HPE helps enterprises turn data into insight\, improve performance\, and operate with greater speed and control. Backed by decades of innovation\, HPE Greenlake enables organizations to modernize\, scale\, and lead with confidence. www.hpe.com/greenlake \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:20260416T103729 CREATED:20250828T160329Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260203T172231Z UID:115403-1761154200-1761163200@bdionline.com SUMMARY:Equinix Engage: Real-World Insights From Today’s Leaders in AI DESCRIPTION:Virtualization in the Age of AI: Building a Flexible Hybrid Cloud Foundation\n \n \n \n \n Virtualization in the Age of AI: Building a Flexible Hybrid Cloud Foundation \n \n \n \n Lunch @ Del Frisco's\, Plano\nWednesday\, March 25th\n@ 12:00 – 2:00 CT \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Lunch @ Del Frisco's\, Plano\nWednesday\, March 25th\n@ 12:00 – 2:00 CT \n \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 Join peers for a practitioner-led discussion on modernizing virtualization to support AI\, data-intensive workloads\, and hybrid cloud complexity. \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 \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 Paul Squyres \n \n \n HPE \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Greenlake Sales 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 Ananth Hegde \n \n \n JPMorgan Chase & Co. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Head of Data 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 Saad Khan \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Leader Solution Architect\, Investment Banking\, Senior IEEE Member\, ex VP of JP Morgan \n \n \n \n \n \n LinkedIn \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Hari Kishan \n \n \n Manulife. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Director of Cloud 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 Venu Vidyashankar \n \n \n Heartland Payments Systems \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Leader - Enterprise Data Architecture \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 Speaker \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Hunter Nordyke \n \n \n HPE \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Hybrid Cloud Enterprise Architect \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 As enterprises accelerate AI adoption\, traditional virtualization models are being pushed to their limits by rising costs\, growing data demands\, and the need for greater flexibility across hybrid environments. This peer-to-peer lunch brings infrastructure\, IT\, and cloud leaders together to discuss how virtualization is evolving into a cloud-like operating model that supports AI workloads\, modern applications\, and future growth. Through an open\, practitioner-led discussion\, we’ll explore how organizations are modernizing virtualization with HPE Greenlake to gain greater choice\, control\, and consumption flexibility while ensuring their infrastructure is ready to support AI\, data-intensive workloads\, and hybrid cloud complexity.    \n \n \n \n \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 How AI Is Changing Virtualization RequirementsWhat AI workloads demand from virtualized infrastructure from performance and scalability to data locality and governance.Modernizing Virtualization Without Disrupting the BusinessStrategies for evolving existing VM environments while protecting current investments and avoiding unnecessary re-platforming.Virtualization as a Hybrid Cloud Operating ModelHow cloud-like consumption\, centralized management\, and automation are reshaping on-prem virtualization.Cost\, Licensing\, and Choice in a New Virtualization LandscapeHow enterprises are rethinking virtualization economics\, vendor dependency\, and long-term flexibilityBuilding an AI-Ready Infrastructure with HPE GreenlakeHow Greenlake enables scalable\, secure\, and flexible virtualization that supports AI\, data\, and mission-critical workloads across hybrid environments. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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 CT) \n \n \n \n \n 12:00 PM Arrival\, Registration & Welcome Networking \n 12:20 PM Seating & First Course Served \n 12:30 PM Short Presentation by HPE \n 12:45 PM Moderated Panel Discussion & Audience Q/A (Lunch Served) \n 1:45 PM Panel / Interactive Discussion Concludes & Dessert Served \n 2:00 PM Event Concludes \n\n\n \n \n \n \n 12:00 Arrival\, Registration & Welcome Networking 12:20 Seating & First Course Served 12:30 Short Presentation by HPE 12:45 Moderated Panel Discussion & Audience Q/A (Lunch Served) 1:45 Interactive Discussion Concludes & Dessert Served 2:00 Event Concludes \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Who's Attending \n \n \n \n An invitation-only group of infrastructure\, IT\, and cloud leaders from major institutions in the Dallas metro area \n \n \n \n Objectives \n \n \n \n Gain practical insight from peers and practitioners on how enterprises are evolving virtualization to support AI workloads\, data growth\, and hybrid cloud environments. Exchange perspectives with infrastructure\, IT\, and cloud leaders on managing cost\, complexity\, and flexibility as virtualization shifts toward a cloud-like operating model. Participate in a focused\, peer-to-peer discussion over a private lunch designed to encourage candid dialogue and meaningful professional connections. \n \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 Del Frisco's Double Eagle Steakhouse \n \n \n \n 5905 Legacy Dr Suite A120\, Plano\, TX 75024 Del Frisco’s Double Eagle Steakhouse in Plano is nestled in the chic new Legacy West area\, just minutes from the Shops at Legacy. Featuring a sleek\, modern interior and an inviting outdoor patio\, this Plano steakhouse serves up flawless cuisine and genuine Southern hospitality\, perfect for your next business meeting or special night out. Delfriscos.com   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Reserve Your Spot on the Waitlist \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 consent to the event organizer (BDI) or its sponsor (HPE Greenlake) contacting you with 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 organization’s next phase of innovation with HPE Greenlake\, the edge-to-cloud platform designed for the AI era. HPE Greenlake brings cloud agility to applications and data wherever they live\, combining scalable infrastructure\, built-in security\, and intelligent operations. With deep expertise across AI\, cloud\, and networking\, HPE helps enterprises turn data into insight\, improve performance\, and operate with greater speed and control. Backed by decades of innovation\, HPE Greenlake enables organizations to modernize\, scale\, and lead with confidence. www.hpe.com/greenlake \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:20260416T103729 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:Virtualization in the Age of AI: Building a Flexible Hybrid Cloud Foundation\n \n \n \n \n Virtualization in the Age of AI: Building a Flexible Hybrid Cloud Foundation \n \n \n \n Lunch @ Del Frisco's\, Plano\nWednesday\, March 25th\n@ 12:00 – 2:00 CT \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Lunch @ Del Frisco's\, Plano\nWednesday\, March 25th\n@ 12:00 – 2:00 CT \n \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 Join peers for a practitioner-led discussion on modernizing virtualization to support AI\, data-intensive workloads\, and hybrid cloud complexity. \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 \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 Paul Squyres \n \n \n HPE \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Greenlake Sales 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 Ananth Hegde \n \n \n JPMorgan Chase & Co. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Head of Data 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 Saad Khan \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Leader Solution Architect\, Investment Banking\, Senior IEEE Member\, ex VP of JP Morgan \n \n \n \n \n \n LinkedIn \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Hari Kishan \n \n \n Manulife. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Director of Cloud 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 Venu Vidyashankar \n \n \n Heartland Payments Systems \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Leader - Enterprise Data Architecture \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 Speaker \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Hunter Nordyke \n \n \n HPE \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Hybrid Cloud Enterprise Architect \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 As enterprises accelerate AI adoption\, traditional virtualization models are being pushed to their limits by rising costs\, growing data demands\, and the need for greater flexibility across hybrid environments. This peer-to-peer lunch brings infrastructure\, IT\, and cloud leaders together to discuss how virtualization is evolving into a cloud-like operating model that supports AI workloads\, modern applications\, and future growth. Through an open\, practitioner-led discussion\, we’ll explore how organizations are modernizing virtualization with HPE Greenlake to gain greater choice\, control\, and consumption flexibility while ensuring their infrastructure is ready to support AI\, data-intensive workloads\, and hybrid cloud complexity.    \n \n \n \n \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 How AI Is Changing Virtualization RequirementsWhat AI workloads demand from virtualized infrastructure from performance and scalability to data locality and governance.Modernizing Virtualization Without Disrupting the BusinessStrategies for evolving existing VM environments while protecting current investments and avoiding unnecessary re-platforming.Virtualization as a Hybrid Cloud Operating ModelHow cloud-like consumption\, centralized management\, and automation are reshaping on-prem virtualization.Cost\, Licensing\, and Choice in a New Virtualization LandscapeHow enterprises are rethinking virtualization economics\, vendor dependency\, and long-term flexibilityBuilding an AI-Ready Infrastructure with HPE GreenlakeHow Greenlake enables scalable\, secure\, and flexible virtualization that supports AI\, data\, and mission-critical workloads across hybrid environments. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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 CT) \n \n \n \n \n 12:00 PM Arrival\, Registration & Welcome Networking \n 12:20 PM Seating & First Course Served \n 12:30 PM Short Presentation by HPE \n 12:45 PM Moderated Panel Discussion & Audience Q/A (Lunch Served) \n 1:45 PM Panel / Interactive Discussion Concludes & Dessert Served \n 2:00 PM Event Concludes \n\n\n \n \n \n \n 12:00 Arrival\, Registration & Welcome Networking 12:20 Seating & First Course Served 12:30 Short Presentation by HPE 12:45 Moderated Panel Discussion & Audience Q/A (Lunch Served) 1:45 Interactive Discussion Concludes & Dessert Served 2:00 Event Concludes \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Who's Attending \n \n \n \n An invitation-only group of infrastructure\, IT\, and cloud leaders from major institutions in the Dallas metro area \n \n \n \n Objectives \n \n \n \n Gain practical insight from peers and practitioners on how enterprises are evolving virtualization to support AI workloads\, data growth\, and hybrid cloud environments. Exchange perspectives with infrastructure\, IT\, and cloud leaders on managing cost\, complexity\, and flexibility as virtualization shifts toward a cloud-like operating model. Participate in a focused\, peer-to-peer discussion over a private lunch designed to encourage candid dialogue and meaningful professional connections. \n \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 Del Frisco's Double Eagle Steakhouse \n \n \n \n 5905 Legacy Dr Suite A120\, Plano\, TX 75024 Del Frisco’s Double Eagle Steakhouse in Plano is nestled in the chic new Legacy West area\, just minutes from the Shops at Legacy. Featuring a sleek\, modern interior and an inviting outdoor patio\, this Plano steakhouse serves up flawless cuisine and genuine Southern hospitality\, perfect for your next business meeting or special night out. Delfriscos.com   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Reserve Your Spot on the Waitlist \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 consent to the event organizer (BDI) or its sponsor (HPE Greenlake) contacting you with 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 organization’s next phase of innovation with HPE Greenlake\, the edge-to-cloud platform designed for the AI era. HPE Greenlake brings cloud agility to applications and data wherever they live\, combining scalable infrastructure\, built-in security\, and intelligent operations. With deep expertise across AI\, cloud\, and networking\, HPE helps enterprises turn data into insight\, improve performance\, and operate with greater speed and control. Backed by decades of innovation\, HPE Greenlake enables organizations to modernize\, scale\, and lead with confidence. www.hpe.com/greenlake \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:20260416T103729 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:Virtualization in the Age of AI: Building a Flexible Hybrid Cloud Foundation\n \n \n \n \n Virtualization in the Age of AI: Building a Flexible Hybrid Cloud Foundation \n \n \n \n Lunch @ Del Frisco's\, Plano\nWednesday\, March 25th\n@ 12:00 – 2:00 CT \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Lunch @ Del Frisco's\, Plano\nWednesday\, March 25th\n@ 12:00 – 2:00 CT \n \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 Join peers for a practitioner-led discussion on modernizing virtualization to support AI\, data-intensive workloads\, and hybrid cloud complexity. \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 \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 Paul Squyres \n \n \n HPE \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Greenlake Sales 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 Ananth Hegde \n \n \n JPMorgan Chase & Co. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Head of Data 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 Saad Khan \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Leader Solution Architect\, Investment Banking\, Senior IEEE Member\, ex VP of JP Morgan \n \n \n \n \n \n LinkedIn \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Hari Kishan \n \n \n Manulife. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Director of Cloud 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 Venu Vidyashankar \n \n \n Heartland Payments Systems \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Leader - Enterprise Data Architecture \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 Speaker \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Hunter Nordyke \n \n \n HPE \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Hybrid Cloud Enterprise Architect \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 As enterprises accelerate AI adoption\, traditional virtualization models are being pushed to their limits by rising costs\, growing data demands\, and the need for greater flexibility across hybrid environments. This peer-to-peer lunch brings infrastructure\, IT\, and cloud leaders together to discuss how virtualization is evolving into a cloud-like operating model that supports AI workloads\, modern applications\, and future growth. Through an open\, practitioner-led discussion\, we’ll explore how organizations are modernizing virtualization with HPE Greenlake to gain greater choice\, control\, and consumption flexibility while ensuring their infrastructure is ready to support AI\, data-intensive workloads\, and hybrid cloud complexity.    \n \n \n \n \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 How AI Is Changing Virtualization RequirementsWhat AI workloads demand from virtualized infrastructure from performance and scalability to data locality and governance.Modernizing Virtualization Without Disrupting the BusinessStrategies for evolving existing VM environments while protecting current investments and avoiding unnecessary re-platforming.Virtualization as a Hybrid Cloud Operating ModelHow cloud-like consumption\, centralized management\, and automation are reshaping on-prem virtualization.Cost\, Licensing\, and Choice in a New Virtualization LandscapeHow enterprises are rethinking virtualization economics\, vendor dependency\, and long-term flexibilityBuilding an AI-Ready Infrastructure with HPE GreenlakeHow Greenlake enables scalable\, secure\, and flexible virtualization that supports AI\, data\, and mission-critical workloads across hybrid environments. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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 CT) \n \n \n \n \n 12:00 PM Arrival\, Registration & Welcome Networking \n 12:20 PM Seating & First Course Served \n 12:30 PM Short Presentation by HPE \n 12:45 PM Moderated Panel Discussion & Audience Q/A (Lunch Served) \n 1:45 PM Panel / Interactive Discussion Concludes & Dessert Served \n 2:00 PM Event Concludes \n\n\n \n \n \n \n 12:00 Arrival\, Registration & Welcome Networking 12:20 Seating & First Course Served 12:30 Short Presentation by HPE 12:45 Moderated Panel Discussion & Audience Q/A (Lunch Served) 1:45 Interactive Discussion Concludes & Dessert Served 2:00 Event Concludes \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Who's Attending \n \n \n \n An invitation-only group of infrastructure\, IT\, and cloud leaders from major institutions in the Dallas metro area \n \n \n \n Objectives \n \n \n \n Gain practical insight from peers and practitioners on how enterprises are evolving virtualization to support AI workloads\, data growth\, and hybrid cloud environments. Exchange perspectives with infrastructure\, IT\, and cloud leaders on managing cost\, complexity\, and flexibility as virtualization shifts toward a cloud-like operating model. Participate in a focused\, peer-to-peer discussion over a private lunch designed to encourage candid dialogue and meaningful professional connections. \n \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 Del Frisco's Double Eagle Steakhouse \n \n \n \n 5905 Legacy Dr Suite A120\, Plano\, TX 75024 Del Frisco’s Double Eagle Steakhouse in Plano is nestled in the chic new Legacy West area\, just minutes from the Shops at Legacy. Featuring a sleek\, modern interior and an inviting outdoor patio\, this Plano steakhouse serves up flawless cuisine and genuine Southern hospitality\, perfect for your next business meeting or special night out. Delfriscos.com   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Reserve Your Spot on the Waitlist \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 consent to the event organizer (BDI) or its sponsor (HPE Greenlake) contacting you with 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 organization’s next phase of innovation with HPE Greenlake\, the edge-to-cloud platform designed for the AI era. HPE Greenlake brings cloud agility to applications and data wherever they live\, combining scalable infrastructure\, built-in security\, and intelligent operations. With deep expertise across AI\, cloud\, and networking\, HPE helps enterprises turn data into insight\, improve performance\, and operate with greater speed and control. Backed by decades of innovation\, HPE Greenlake enables organizations to modernize\, scale\, and lead with confidence. www.hpe.com/greenlake \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:20260416T103729 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:Virtualization in the Age of AI: Building a Flexible Hybrid Cloud Foundation\n \n \n \n \n Virtualization in the Age of AI: Building a Flexible Hybrid Cloud Foundation \n \n \n \n Lunch @ Del Frisco's\, Plano\nWednesday\, March 25th\n@ 12:00 – 2:00 CT \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Lunch @ Del Frisco's\, Plano\nWednesday\, March 25th\n@ 12:00 – 2:00 CT \n \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 Join peers for a practitioner-led discussion on modernizing virtualization to support AI\, data-intensive workloads\, and hybrid cloud complexity. \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 \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 Paul Squyres \n \n \n HPE \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Greenlake Sales 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 Ananth Hegde \n \n \n JPMorgan Chase & Co. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Head of Data 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 Saad Khan \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Leader Solution Architect\, Investment Banking\, Senior IEEE Member\, ex VP of JP Morgan \n \n \n \n \n \n LinkedIn \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Hari Kishan \n \n \n Manulife. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Director of Cloud 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 Venu Vidyashankar \n \n \n Heartland Payments Systems \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Leader - Enterprise Data Architecture \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 Speaker \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Hunter Nordyke \n \n \n HPE \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Hybrid Cloud Enterprise Architect \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 As enterprises accelerate AI adoption\, traditional virtualization models are being pushed to their limits by rising costs\, growing data demands\, and the need for greater flexibility across hybrid environments. This peer-to-peer lunch brings infrastructure\, IT\, and cloud leaders together to discuss how virtualization is evolving into a cloud-like operating model that supports AI workloads\, modern applications\, and future growth. Through an open\, practitioner-led discussion\, we’ll explore how organizations are modernizing virtualization with HPE Greenlake to gain greater choice\, control\, and consumption flexibility while ensuring their infrastructure is ready to support AI\, data-intensive workloads\, and hybrid cloud complexity.    \n \n \n \n \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 How AI Is Changing Virtualization RequirementsWhat AI workloads demand from virtualized infrastructure from performance and scalability to data locality and governance.Modernizing Virtualization Without Disrupting the BusinessStrategies for evolving existing VM environments while protecting current investments and avoiding unnecessary re-platforming.Virtualization as a Hybrid Cloud Operating ModelHow cloud-like consumption\, centralized management\, and automation are reshaping on-prem virtualization.Cost\, Licensing\, and Choice in a New Virtualization LandscapeHow enterprises are rethinking virtualization economics\, vendor dependency\, and long-term flexibilityBuilding an AI-Ready Infrastructure with HPE GreenlakeHow Greenlake enables scalable\, secure\, and flexible virtualization that supports AI\, data\, and mission-critical workloads across hybrid environments. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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 CT) \n \n \n \n \n 12:00 PM Arrival\, Registration & Welcome Networking \n 12:20 PM Seating & First Course Served \n 12:30 PM Short Presentation by HPE \n 12:45 PM Moderated Panel Discussion & Audience Q/A (Lunch Served) \n 1:45 PM Panel / Interactive Discussion Concludes & Dessert Served \n 2:00 PM Event Concludes \n\n\n \n \n \n \n 12:00 Arrival\, Registration & Welcome Networking 12:20 Seating & First Course Served 12:30 Short Presentation by HPE 12:45 Moderated Panel Discussion & Audience Q/A (Lunch Served) 1:45 Interactive Discussion Concludes & Dessert Served 2:00 Event Concludes \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Who's Attending \n \n \n \n An invitation-only group of infrastructure\, IT\, and cloud leaders from major institutions in the Dallas metro area \n \n \n \n Objectives \n \n \n \n Gain practical insight from peers and practitioners on how enterprises are evolving virtualization to support AI workloads\, data growth\, and hybrid cloud environments. Exchange perspectives with infrastructure\, IT\, and cloud leaders on managing cost\, complexity\, and flexibility as virtualization shifts toward a cloud-like operating model. Participate in a focused\, peer-to-peer discussion over a private lunch designed to encourage candid dialogue and meaningful professional connections. \n \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 Del Frisco's Double Eagle Steakhouse \n \n \n \n 5905 Legacy Dr Suite A120\, Plano\, TX 75024 Del Frisco’s Double Eagle Steakhouse in Plano is nestled in the chic new Legacy West area\, just minutes from the Shops at Legacy. Featuring a sleek\, modern interior and an inviting outdoor patio\, this Plano steakhouse serves up flawless cuisine and genuine Southern hospitality\, perfect for your next business meeting or special night out. Delfriscos.com   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Reserve Your Spot on the Waitlist \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 consent to the event organizer (BDI) or its sponsor (HPE Greenlake) contacting you with 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 organization’s next phase of innovation with HPE Greenlake\, the edge-to-cloud platform designed for the AI era. HPE Greenlake brings cloud agility to applications and data wherever they live\, combining scalable infrastructure\, built-in security\, and intelligent operations. With deep expertise across AI\, cloud\, and networking\, HPE helps enterprises turn data into insight\, improve performance\, and operate with greater speed and control. Backed by decades of innovation\, HPE Greenlake enables organizations to modernize\, scale\, and lead with confidence. www.hpe.com/greenlake \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:20260416T103729 CREATED:20260112T184810Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260127T190638Z UID:118685-1760616000-1760623200@bdionline.com SUMMARY:Event Recap: The Enterprise Compute Advantage: Enabling Agentic AI DESCRIPTION:Virtualization in the Age of AI: Building a Flexible Hybrid Cloud Foundation\n \n \n \n \n Virtualization in the Age of AI: Building a Flexible Hybrid Cloud Foundation \n \n \n \n Lunch @ Del Frisco's\, Plano\nWednesday\, March 25th\n@ 12:00 – 2:00 CT \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Lunch @ Del Frisco's\, Plano\nWednesday\, March 25th\n@ 12:00 – 2:00 CT \n \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 Join peers for a practitioner-led discussion on modernizing virtualization to support AI\, data-intensive workloads\, and hybrid cloud complexity. \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 \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 Paul Squyres \n \n \n HPE \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Greenlake Sales 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 Ananth Hegde \n \n \n JPMorgan Chase & Co. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Head of Data 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 Saad Khan \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Leader Solution Architect\, Investment Banking\, Senior IEEE Member\, ex VP of JP Morgan \n \n \n \n \n \n LinkedIn \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Hari Kishan \n \n \n Manulife. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Director of Cloud 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 Venu Vidyashankar \n \n \n Heartland Payments Systems \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Leader - Enterprise Data Architecture \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 Speaker \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Hunter Nordyke \n \n \n HPE \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Hybrid Cloud Enterprise Architect \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 As enterprises accelerate AI adoption\, traditional virtualization models are being pushed to their limits by rising costs\, growing data demands\, and the need for greater flexibility across hybrid environments. This peer-to-peer lunch brings infrastructure\, IT\, and cloud leaders together to discuss how virtualization is evolving into a cloud-like operating model that supports AI workloads\, modern applications\, and future growth. Through an open\, practitioner-led discussion\, we’ll explore how organizations are modernizing virtualization with HPE Greenlake to gain greater choice\, control\, and consumption flexibility while ensuring their infrastructure is ready to support AI\, data-intensive workloads\, and hybrid cloud complexity.    \n \n \n \n \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 How AI Is Changing Virtualization RequirementsWhat AI workloads demand from virtualized infrastructure from performance and scalability to data locality and governance.Modernizing Virtualization Without Disrupting the BusinessStrategies for evolving existing VM environments while protecting current investments and avoiding unnecessary re-platforming.Virtualization as a Hybrid Cloud Operating ModelHow cloud-like consumption\, centralized management\, and automation are reshaping on-prem virtualization.Cost\, Licensing\, and Choice in a New Virtualization LandscapeHow enterprises are rethinking virtualization economics\, vendor dependency\, and long-term flexibilityBuilding an AI-Ready Infrastructure with HPE GreenlakeHow Greenlake enables scalable\, secure\, and flexible virtualization that supports AI\, data\, and mission-critical workloads across hybrid environments. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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 CT) \n \n \n \n \n 12:00 PM Arrival\, Registration & Welcome Networking \n 12:20 PM Seating & First Course Served \n 12:30 PM Short Presentation by HPE \n 12:45 PM Moderated Panel Discussion & Audience Q/A (Lunch Served) \n 1:45 PM Panel / Interactive Discussion Concludes & Dessert Served \n 2:00 PM Event Concludes \n\n\n \n \n \n \n 12:00 Arrival\, Registration & Welcome Networking 12:20 Seating & First Course Served 12:30 Short Presentation by HPE 12:45 Moderated Panel Discussion & Audience Q/A (Lunch Served) 1:45 Interactive Discussion Concludes & Dessert Served 2:00 Event Concludes \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Who's Attending \n \n \n \n An invitation-only group of infrastructure\, IT\, and cloud leaders from major institutions in the Dallas metro area \n \n \n \n Objectives \n \n \n \n Gain practical insight from peers and practitioners on how enterprises are evolving virtualization to support AI workloads\, data growth\, and hybrid cloud environments. Exchange perspectives with infrastructure\, IT\, and cloud leaders on managing cost\, complexity\, and flexibility as virtualization shifts toward a cloud-like operating model. Participate in a focused\, peer-to-peer discussion over a private lunch designed to encourage candid dialogue and meaningful professional connections. \n \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 Del Frisco's Double Eagle Steakhouse \n \n \n \n 5905 Legacy Dr Suite A120\, Plano\, TX 75024 Del Frisco’s Double Eagle Steakhouse in Plano is nestled in the chic new Legacy West area\, just minutes from the Shops at Legacy. Featuring a sleek\, modern interior and an inviting outdoor patio\, this Plano steakhouse serves up flawless cuisine and genuine Southern hospitality\, perfect for your next business meeting or special night out. Delfriscos.com   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Reserve Your Spot on the Waitlist \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 consent to the event organizer (BDI) or its sponsor (HPE Greenlake) contacting you with 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 organization’s next phase of innovation with HPE Greenlake\, the edge-to-cloud platform designed for the AI era. HPE Greenlake brings cloud agility to applications and data wherever they live\, combining scalable infrastructure\, built-in security\, and intelligent operations. With deep expertise across AI\, cloud\, and networking\, HPE helps enterprises turn data into insight\, improve performance\, and operate with greater speed and control. Backed by decades of innovation\, HPE Greenlake enables organizations to modernize\, scale\, and lead with confidence. www.hpe.com/greenlake \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:20260416T103729 CREATED:20250820T192739Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260203T172348Z UID:115002-1760616000-1760623200@bdionline.com SUMMARY:The Enterprise Compute Advantage: Enabling Agentic AI DESCRIPTION:Virtualization in the Age of AI: Building a Flexible Hybrid Cloud Foundation\n \n \n \n \n Virtualization in the Age of AI: Building a Flexible Hybrid Cloud Foundation \n \n \n \n Lunch @ Del Frisco's\, Plano\nWednesday\, March 25th\n@ 12:00 – 2:00 CT \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Lunch @ Del Frisco's\, Plano\nWednesday\, March 25th\n@ 12:00 – 2:00 CT \n \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 Join peers for a practitioner-led discussion on modernizing virtualization to support AI\, data-intensive workloads\, and hybrid cloud complexity. \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 \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 Paul Squyres \n \n \n HPE \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Greenlake Sales 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 Ananth Hegde \n \n \n JPMorgan Chase & Co. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Head of Data 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 Saad Khan \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Leader Solution Architect\, Investment Banking\, Senior IEEE Member\, ex VP of JP Morgan \n \n \n \n \n \n LinkedIn \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Hari Kishan \n \n \n Manulife. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Director of Cloud 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 Venu Vidyashankar \n \n \n Heartland Payments Systems \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Leader - Enterprise Data Architecture \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 Speaker \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Hunter Nordyke \n \n \n HPE \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Hybrid Cloud Enterprise Architect \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 As enterprises accelerate AI adoption\, traditional virtualization models are being pushed to their limits by rising costs\, growing data demands\, and the need for greater flexibility across hybrid environments. This peer-to-peer lunch brings infrastructure\, IT\, and cloud leaders together to discuss how virtualization is evolving into a cloud-like operating model that supports AI workloads\, modern applications\, and future growth. Through an open\, practitioner-led discussion\, we’ll explore how organizations are modernizing virtualization with HPE Greenlake to gain greater choice\, control\, and consumption flexibility while ensuring their infrastructure is ready to support AI\, data-intensive workloads\, and hybrid cloud complexity.    \n \n \n \n \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 How AI Is Changing Virtualization RequirementsWhat AI workloads demand from virtualized infrastructure from performance and scalability to data locality and governance.Modernizing Virtualization Without Disrupting the BusinessStrategies for evolving existing VM environments while protecting current investments and avoiding unnecessary re-platforming.Virtualization as a Hybrid Cloud Operating ModelHow cloud-like consumption\, centralized management\, and automation are reshaping on-prem virtualization.Cost\, Licensing\, and Choice in a New Virtualization LandscapeHow enterprises are rethinking virtualization economics\, vendor dependency\, and long-term flexibilityBuilding an AI-Ready Infrastructure with HPE GreenlakeHow Greenlake enables scalable\, secure\, and flexible virtualization that supports AI\, data\, and mission-critical workloads across hybrid environments. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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 CT) \n \n \n \n \n 12:00 PM Arrival\, Registration & Welcome Networking \n 12:20 PM Seating & First Course Served \n 12:30 PM Short Presentation by HPE \n 12:45 PM Moderated Panel Discussion & Audience Q/A (Lunch Served) \n 1:45 PM Panel / Interactive Discussion Concludes & Dessert Served \n 2:00 PM Event Concludes \n\n\n \n \n \n \n 12:00 Arrival\, Registration & Welcome Networking 12:20 Seating & First Course Served 12:30 Short Presentation by HPE 12:45 Moderated Panel Discussion & Audience Q/A (Lunch Served) 1:45 Interactive Discussion Concludes & Dessert Served 2:00 Event Concludes \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Who's Attending \n \n \n \n An invitation-only group of infrastructure\, IT\, and cloud leaders from major institutions in the Dallas metro area \n \n \n \n Objectives \n \n \n \n Gain practical insight from peers and practitioners on how enterprises are evolving virtualization to support AI workloads\, data growth\, and hybrid cloud environments. Exchange perspectives with infrastructure\, IT\, and cloud leaders on managing cost\, complexity\, and flexibility as virtualization shifts toward a cloud-like operating model. Participate in a focused\, peer-to-peer discussion over a private lunch designed to encourage candid dialogue and meaningful professional connections. \n \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 Del Frisco's Double Eagle Steakhouse \n \n \n \n 5905 Legacy Dr Suite A120\, Plano\, TX 75024 Del Frisco’s Double Eagle Steakhouse in Plano is nestled in the chic new Legacy West area\, just minutes from the Shops at Legacy. Featuring a sleek\, modern interior and an inviting outdoor patio\, this Plano steakhouse serves up flawless cuisine and genuine Southern hospitality\, perfect for your next business meeting or special night out. Delfriscos.com   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Reserve Your Spot on the Waitlist \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 consent to the event organizer (BDI) or its sponsor (HPE Greenlake) contacting you with 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 organization’s next phase of innovation with HPE Greenlake\, the edge-to-cloud platform designed for the AI era. HPE Greenlake brings cloud agility to applications and data wherever they live\, combining scalable infrastructure\, built-in security\, and intelligent operations. With deep expertise across AI\, cloud\, and networking\, HPE helps enterprises turn data into insight\, improve performance\, and operate with greater speed and control. Backed by decades of innovation\, HPE Greenlake enables organizations to modernize\, scale\, and lead with confidence. www.hpe.com/greenlake \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:20260416T103729 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:Virtualization in the Age of AI: Building a Flexible Hybrid Cloud Foundation\n \n \n \n \n Virtualization in the Age of AI: Building a Flexible Hybrid Cloud Foundation \n \n \n \n Lunch @ Del Frisco's\, Plano\nWednesday\, March 25th\n@ 12:00 – 2:00 CT \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Lunch @ Del Frisco's\, Plano\nWednesday\, March 25th\n@ 12:00 – 2:00 CT \n \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 Join peers for a practitioner-led discussion on modernizing virtualization to support AI\, data-intensive workloads\, and hybrid cloud complexity. \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 \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 Paul Squyres \n \n \n HPE \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Greenlake Sales 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 Ananth Hegde \n \n \n JPMorgan Chase & Co. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Head of Data 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 Saad Khan \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Leader Solution Architect\, Investment Banking\, Senior IEEE Member\, ex VP of JP Morgan \n \n \n \n \n \n LinkedIn \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Hari Kishan \n \n \n Manulife. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Director of Cloud 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 Venu Vidyashankar \n \n \n Heartland Payments Systems \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Leader - Enterprise Data Architecture \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 Speaker \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Hunter Nordyke \n \n \n HPE \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Hybrid Cloud Enterprise Architect \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 As enterprises accelerate AI adoption\, traditional virtualization models are being pushed to their limits by rising costs\, growing data demands\, and the need for greater flexibility across hybrid environments. This peer-to-peer lunch brings infrastructure\, IT\, and cloud leaders together to discuss how virtualization is evolving into a cloud-like operating model that supports AI workloads\, modern applications\, and future growth. Through an open\, practitioner-led discussion\, we’ll explore how organizations are modernizing virtualization with HPE Greenlake to gain greater choice\, control\, and consumption flexibility while ensuring their infrastructure is ready to support AI\, data-intensive workloads\, and hybrid cloud complexity.    \n \n \n \n \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 How AI Is Changing Virtualization RequirementsWhat AI workloads demand from virtualized infrastructure from performance and scalability to data locality and governance.Modernizing Virtualization Without Disrupting the BusinessStrategies for evolving existing VM environments while protecting current investments and avoiding unnecessary re-platforming.Virtualization as a Hybrid Cloud Operating ModelHow cloud-like consumption\, centralized management\, and automation are reshaping on-prem virtualization.Cost\, Licensing\, and Choice in a New Virtualization LandscapeHow enterprises are rethinking virtualization economics\, vendor dependency\, and long-term flexibilityBuilding an AI-Ready Infrastructure with HPE GreenlakeHow Greenlake enables scalable\, secure\, and flexible virtualization that supports AI\, data\, and mission-critical workloads across hybrid environments. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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 CT) \n \n \n \n \n 12:00 PM Arrival\, Registration & Welcome Networking \n 12:20 PM Seating & First Course Served \n 12:30 PM Short Presentation by HPE \n 12:45 PM Moderated Panel Discussion & Audience Q/A (Lunch Served) \n 1:45 PM Panel / Interactive Discussion Concludes & Dessert Served \n 2:00 PM Event Concludes \n\n\n \n \n \n \n 12:00 Arrival\, Registration & Welcome Networking 12:20 Seating & First Course Served 12:30 Short Presentation by HPE 12:45 Moderated Panel Discussion & Audience Q/A (Lunch Served) 1:45 Interactive Discussion Concludes & Dessert Served 2:00 Event Concludes \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Who's Attending \n \n \n \n An invitation-only group of infrastructure\, IT\, and cloud leaders from major institutions in the Dallas metro area \n \n \n \n Objectives \n \n \n \n Gain practical insight from peers and practitioners on how enterprises are evolving virtualization to support AI workloads\, data growth\, and hybrid cloud environments. Exchange perspectives with infrastructure\, IT\, and cloud leaders on managing cost\, complexity\, and flexibility as virtualization shifts toward a cloud-like operating model. Participate in a focused\, peer-to-peer discussion over a private lunch designed to encourage candid dialogue and meaningful professional connections. \n \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 Del Frisco's Double Eagle Steakhouse \n \n \n \n 5905 Legacy Dr Suite A120\, Plano\, TX 75024 Del Frisco’s Double Eagle Steakhouse in Plano is nestled in the chic new Legacy West area\, just minutes from the Shops at Legacy. Featuring a sleek\, modern interior and an inviting outdoor patio\, this Plano steakhouse serves up flawless cuisine and genuine Southern hospitality\, perfect for your next business meeting or special night out. Delfriscos.com   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Reserve Your Spot on the Waitlist \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 consent to the event organizer (BDI) or its sponsor (HPE Greenlake) contacting you with 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 organization’s next phase of innovation with HPE Greenlake\, the edge-to-cloud platform designed for the AI era. HPE Greenlake brings cloud agility to applications and data wherever they live\, combining scalable infrastructure\, built-in security\, and intelligent operations. With deep expertise across AI\, cloud\, and networking\, HPE helps enterprises turn data into insight\, improve performance\, and operate with greater speed and control. Backed by decades of innovation\, HPE Greenlake enables organizations to modernize\, scale\, and lead with confidence. www.hpe.com/greenlake \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:20260416T103729 CREATED:20260112T171910Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260127T200217Z UID:118653-1760463000-1760472000@bdionline.com SUMMARY:Event Recap: The Enterprise Compute Advantage: Enabling Agentic AI DESCRIPTION:Virtualization in the Age of AI: Building a Flexible Hybrid Cloud Foundation\n \n \n \n \n Virtualization in the Age of AI: Building a Flexible Hybrid Cloud Foundation \n \n \n \n Lunch @ Del Frisco's\, Plano\nWednesday\, March 25th\n@ 12:00 – 2:00 CT \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Lunch @ Del Frisco's\, Plano\nWednesday\, March 25th\n@ 12:00 – 2:00 CT \n \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 Join peers for a practitioner-led discussion on modernizing virtualization to support AI\, data-intensive workloads\, and hybrid cloud complexity. \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 \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 Paul Squyres \n \n \n HPE \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Greenlake Sales 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 Ananth Hegde \n \n \n JPMorgan Chase & Co. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Head of Data 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 Saad Khan \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Leader Solution Architect\, Investment Banking\, Senior IEEE Member\, ex VP of JP Morgan \n \n \n \n \n \n LinkedIn \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Hari Kishan \n \n \n Manulife. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Director of Cloud 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 Venu Vidyashankar \n \n \n Heartland Payments Systems \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Leader - Enterprise Data Architecture \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 Speaker \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Hunter Nordyke \n \n \n HPE \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Hybrid Cloud Enterprise Architect \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 As enterprises accelerate AI adoption\, traditional virtualization models are being pushed to their limits by rising costs\, growing data demands\, and the need for greater flexibility across hybrid environments. This peer-to-peer lunch brings infrastructure\, IT\, and cloud leaders together to discuss how virtualization is evolving into a cloud-like operating model that supports AI workloads\, modern applications\, and future growth. Through an open\, practitioner-led discussion\, we’ll explore how organizations are modernizing virtualization with HPE Greenlake to gain greater choice\, control\, and consumption flexibility while ensuring their infrastructure is ready to support AI\, data-intensive workloads\, and hybrid cloud complexity.    \n \n \n \n \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 How AI Is Changing Virtualization RequirementsWhat AI workloads demand from virtualized infrastructure from performance and scalability to data locality and governance.Modernizing Virtualization Without Disrupting the BusinessStrategies for evolving existing VM environments while protecting current investments and avoiding unnecessary re-platforming.Virtualization as a Hybrid Cloud Operating ModelHow cloud-like consumption\, centralized management\, and automation are reshaping on-prem virtualization.Cost\, Licensing\, and Choice in a New Virtualization LandscapeHow enterprises are rethinking virtualization economics\, vendor dependency\, and long-term flexibilityBuilding an AI-Ready Infrastructure with HPE GreenlakeHow Greenlake enables scalable\, secure\, and flexible virtualization that supports AI\, data\, and mission-critical workloads across hybrid environments. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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 CT) \n \n \n \n \n 12:00 PM Arrival\, Registration & Welcome Networking \n 12:20 PM Seating & First Course Served \n 12:30 PM Short Presentation by HPE \n 12:45 PM Moderated Panel Discussion & Audience Q/A (Lunch Served) \n 1:45 PM Panel / Interactive Discussion Concludes & Dessert Served \n 2:00 PM Event Concludes \n\n\n \n \n \n \n 12:00 Arrival\, Registration & Welcome Networking 12:20 Seating & First Course Served 12:30 Short Presentation by HPE 12:45 Moderated Panel Discussion & Audience Q/A (Lunch Served) 1:45 Interactive Discussion Concludes & Dessert Served 2:00 Event Concludes \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Who's Attending \n \n \n \n An invitation-only group of infrastructure\, IT\, and cloud leaders from major institutions in the Dallas metro area \n \n \n \n Objectives \n \n \n \n Gain practical insight from peers and practitioners on how enterprises are evolving virtualization to support AI workloads\, data growth\, and hybrid cloud environments. Exchange perspectives with infrastructure\, IT\, and cloud leaders on managing cost\, complexity\, and flexibility as virtualization shifts toward a cloud-like operating model. Participate in a focused\, peer-to-peer discussion over a private lunch designed to encourage candid dialogue and meaningful professional connections. \n \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 Del Frisco's Double Eagle Steakhouse \n \n \n \n 5905 Legacy Dr Suite A120\, Plano\, TX 75024 Del Frisco’s Double Eagle Steakhouse in Plano is nestled in the chic new Legacy West area\, just minutes from the Shops at Legacy. Featuring a sleek\, modern interior and an inviting outdoor patio\, this Plano steakhouse serves up flawless cuisine and genuine Southern hospitality\, perfect for your next business meeting or special night out. Delfriscos.com   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Reserve Your Spot on the Waitlist \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 consent to the event organizer (BDI) or its sponsor (HPE Greenlake) contacting you with 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 organization’s next phase of innovation with HPE Greenlake\, the edge-to-cloud platform designed for the AI era. HPE Greenlake brings cloud agility to applications and data wherever they live\, combining scalable infrastructure\, built-in security\, and intelligent operations. With deep expertise across AI\, cloud\, and networking\, HPE helps enterprises turn data into insight\, improve performance\, and operate with greater speed and control. Backed by decades of innovation\, HPE Greenlake enables organizations to modernize\, scale\, and lead with confidence. www.hpe.com/greenlake \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:20260416T103729 CREATED:20250820T190322Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260203T172350Z UID:114944-1760463000-1760472000@bdionline.com SUMMARY:The Enterprise Compute Advantage: Enabling Agentic AI DESCRIPTION:Virtualization in the Age of AI: Building a Flexible Hybrid Cloud Foundation\n \n \n \n \n Virtualization in the Age of AI: Building a Flexible Hybrid Cloud Foundation \n \n \n \n Lunch @ Del Frisco's\, Plano\nWednesday\, March 25th\n@ 12:00 – 2:00 CT \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Lunch @ Del Frisco's\, Plano\nWednesday\, March 25th\n@ 12:00 – 2:00 CT \n \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 Join peers for a practitioner-led discussion on modernizing virtualization to support AI\, data-intensive workloads\, and hybrid cloud complexity. \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 \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 Paul Squyres \n \n \n HPE \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Greenlake Sales 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 Ananth Hegde \n \n \n JPMorgan Chase & Co. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Head of Data 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 Saad Khan \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Leader Solution Architect\, Investment Banking\, Senior IEEE Member\, ex VP of JP Morgan \n \n \n \n \n \n LinkedIn \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Hari Kishan \n \n \n Manulife. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Director of Cloud 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 Venu Vidyashankar \n \n \n Heartland Payments Systems \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Leader - Enterprise Data Architecture \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 Speaker \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Hunter Nordyke \n \n \n HPE \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Hybrid Cloud Enterprise Architect \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 As enterprises accelerate AI adoption\, traditional virtualization models are being pushed to their limits by rising costs\, growing data demands\, and the need for greater flexibility across hybrid environments. This peer-to-peer lunch brings infrastructure\, IT\, and cloud leaders together to discuss how virtualization is evolving into a cloud-like operating model that supports AI workloads\, modern applications\, and future growth. Through an open\, practitioner-led discussion\, we’ll explore how organizations are modernizing virtualization with HPE Greenlake to gain greater choice\, control\, and consumption flexibility while ensuring their infrastructure is ready to support AI\, data-intensive workloads\, and hybrid cloud complexity.    \n \n \n \n \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 How AI Is Changing Virtualization RequirementsWhat AI workloads demand from virtualized infrastructure from performance and scalability to data locality and governance.Modernizing Virtualization Without Disrupting the BusinessStrategies for evolving existing VM environments while protecting current investments and avoiding unnecessary re-platforming.Virtualization as a Hybrid Cloud Operating ModelHow cloud-like consumption\, centralized management\, and automation are reshaping on-prem virtualization.Cost\, Licensing\, and Choice in a New Virtualization LandscapeHow enterprises are rethinking virtualization economics\, vendor dependency\, and long-term flexibilityBuilding an AI-Ready Infrastructure with HPE GreenlakeHow Greenlake enables scalable\, secure\, and flexible virtualization that supports AI\, data\, and mission-critical workloads across hybrid environments. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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 CT) \n \n \n \n \n 12:00 PM Arrival\, Registration & Welcome Networking \n 12:20 PM Seating & First Course Served \n 12:30 PM Short Presentation by HPE \n 12:45 PM Moderated Panel Discussion & Audience Q/A (Lunch Served) \n 1:45 PM Panel / Interactive Discussion Concludes & Dessert Served \n 2:00 PM Event Concludes \n\n\n \n \n \n \n 12:00 Arrival\, Registration & Welcome Networking 12:20 Seating & First Course Served 12:30 Short Presentation by HPE 12:45 Moderated Panel Discussion & Audience Q/A (Lunch Served) 1:45 Interactive Discussion Concludes & Dessert Served 2:00 Event Concludes \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Who's Attending \n \n \n \n An invitation-only group of infrastructure\, IT\, and cloud leaders from major institutions in the Dallas metro area \n \n \n \n Objectives \n \n \n \n Gain practical insight from peers and practitioners on how enterprises are evolving virtualization to support AI workloads\, data growth\, and hybrid cloud environments. Exchange perspectives with infrastructure\, IT\, and cloud leaders on managing cost\, complexity\, and flexibility as virtualization shifts toward a cloud-like operating model. Participate in a focused\, peer-to-peer discussion over a private lunch designed to encourage candid dialogue and meaningful professional connections. \n \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 Del Frisco's Double Eagle Steakhouse \n \n \n \n 5905 Legacy Dr Suite A120\, Plano\, TX 75024 Del Frisco’s Double Eagle Steakhouse in Plano is nestled in the chic new Legacy West area\, just minutes from the Shops at Legacy. Featuring a sleek\, modern interior and an inviting outdoor patio\, this Plano steakhouse serves up flawless cuisine and genuine Southern hospitality\, perfect for your next business meeting or special night out. Delfriscos.com   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Reserve Your Spot on the Waitlist \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 consent to the event organizer (BDI) or its sponsor (HPE Greenlake) contacting you with 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 organization’s next phase of innovation with HPE Greenlake\, the edge-to-cloud platform designed for the AI era. HPE Greenlake brings cloud agility to applications and data wherever they live\, combining scalable infrastructure\, built-in security\, and intelligent operations. With deep expertise across AI\, cloud\, and networking\, HPE helps enterprises turn data into insight\, improve performance\, and operate with greater speed and control. Backed by decades of innovation\, HPE Greenlake enables organizations to modernize\, scale\, and lead with confidence. www.hpe.com/greenlake \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:20260416T103729 CREATED:20250806T192019Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260203T172352Z UID:114529-1760031000-1760040000@bdionline.com SUMMARY:AI at the Core: Powering the Future of Drug Discovery & Manufacturing DESCRIPTION:Virtualization in the Age of AI: Building a Flexible Hybrid Cloud Foundation\n \n \n \n \n Virtualization in the Age of AI: Building a Flexible Hybrid Cloud Foundation \n \n \n \n Lunch @ Del Frisco's\, Plano\nWednesday\, March 25th\n@ 12:00 – 2:00 CT \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Lunch @ Del Frisco's\, Plano\nWednesday\, March 25th\n@ 12:00 – 2:00 CT \n \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 Join peers for a practitioner-led discussion on modernizing virtualization to support AI\, data-intensive workloads\, and hybrid cloud complexity. \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 \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 Paul Squyres \n \n \n HPE \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Greenlake Sales 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 Ananth Hegde \n \n \n JPMorgan Chase & Co. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Head of Data 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 Saad Khan \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Leader Solution Architect\, Investment Banking\, Senior IEEE Member\, ex VP of JP Morgan \n \n \n \n \n \n LinkedIn \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Hari Kishan \n \n \n Manulife. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Director of Cloud 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 Venu Vidyashankar \n \n \n Heartland Payments Systems \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Leader - Enterprise Data Architecture \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 Speaker \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Hunter Nordyke \n \n \n HPE \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Hybrid Cloud Enterprise Architect \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 As enterprises accelerate AI adoption\, traditional virtualization models are being pushed to their limits by rising costs\, growing data demands\, and the need for greater flexibility across hybrid environments. This peer-to-peer lunch brings infrastructure\, IT\, and cloud leaders together to discuss how virtualization is evolving into a cloud-like operating model that supports AI workloads\, modern applications\, and future growth. Through an open\, practitioner-led discussion\, we’ll explore how organizations are modernizing virtualization with HPE Greenlake to gain greater choice\, control\, and consumption flexibility while ensuring their infrastructure is ready to support AI\, data-intensive workloads\, and hybrid cloud complexity.    \n \n \n \n \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 How AI Is Changing Virtualization RequirementsWhat AI workloads demand from virtualized infrastructure from performance and scalability to data locality and governance.Modernizing Virtualization Without Disrupting the BusinessStrategies for evolving existing VM environments while protecting current investments and avoiding unnecessary re-platforming.Virtualization as a Hybrid Cloud Operating ModelHow cloud-like consumption\, centralized management\, and automation are reshaping on-prem virtualization.Cost\, Licensing\, and Choice in a New Virtualization LandscapeHow enterprises are rethinking virtualization economics\, vendor dependency\, and long-term flexibilityBuilding an AI-Ready Infrastructure with HPE GreenlakeHow Greenlake enables scalable\, secure\, and flexible virtualization that supports AI\, data\, and mission-critical workloads across hybrid environments. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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 CT) \n \n \n \n \n 12:00 PM Arrival\, Registration & Welcome Networking \n 12:20 PM Seating & First Course Served \n 12:30 PM Short Presentation by HPE \n 12:45 PM Moderated Panel Discussion & Audience Q/A (Lunch Served) \n 1:45 PM Panel / Interactive Discussion Concludes & Dessert Served \n 2:00 PM Event Concludes \n\n\n \n \n \n \n 12:00 Arrival\, Registration & Welcome Networking 12:20 Seating & First Course Served 12:30 Short Presentation by HPE 12:45 Moderated Panel Discussion & Audience Q/A (Lunch Served) 1:45 Interactive Discussion Concludes & Dessert Served 2:00 Event Concludes \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Who's Attending \n \n \n \n An invitation-only group of infrastructure\, IT\, and cloud leaders from major institutions in the Dallas metro area \n \n \n \n Objectives \n \n \n \n Gain practical insight from peers and practitioners on how enterprises are evolving virtualization to support AI workloads\, data growth\, and hybrid cloud environments. Exchange perspectives with infrastructure\, IT\, and cloud leaders on managing cost\, complexity\, and flexibility as virtualization shifts toward a cloud-like operating model. Participate in a focused\, peer-to-peer discussion over a private lunch designed to encourage candid dialogue and meaningful professional connections. \n \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 Del Frisco's Double Eagle Steakhouse \n \n \n \n 5905 Legacy Dr Suite A120\, Plano\, TX 75024 Del Frisco’s Double Eagle Steakhouse in Plano is nestled in the chic new Legacy West area\, just minutes from the Shops at Legacy. Featuring a sleek\, modern interior and an inviting outdoor patio\, this Plano steakhouse serves up flawless cuisine and genuine Southern hospitality\, perfect for your next business meeting or special night out. Delfriscos.com   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Reserve Your Spot on the Waitlist \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 consent to the event organizer (BDI) or its sponsor (HPE Greenlake) contacting you with 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 organization’s next phase of innovation with HPE Greenlake\, the edge-to-cloud platform designed for the AI era. HPE Greenlake brings cloud agility to applications and data wherever they live\, combining scalable infrastructure\, built-in security\, and intelligent operations. With deep expertise across AI\, cloud\, and networking\, HPE helps enterprises turn data into insight\, improve performance\, and operate with greater speed and control. Backed by decades of innovation\, HPE Greenlake enables organizations to modernize\, scale\, and lead with confidence. www.hpe.com/greenlake \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:20260416T103729 CREATED:20250714T164446Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260203T172353Z UID:113757-1759944600-1759953600@bdionline.com SUMMARY:The Future of Enterprise Data Security in the Age of AI DESCRIPTION:Virtualization in the Age of AI: Building a Flexible Hybrid Cloud Foundation\n \n \n \n \n Virtualization in the Age of AI: Building a Flexible Hybrid Cloud Foundation \n \n \n \n Lunch @ Del Frisco's\, Plano\nWednesday\, March 25th\n@ 12:00 – 2:00 CT \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Lunch @ Del Frisco's\, Plano\nWednesday\, March 25th\n@ 12:00 – 2:00 CT \n \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 Join peers for a practitioner-led discussion on modernizing virtualization to support AI\, data-intensive workloads\, and hybrid cloud complexity. \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 \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 Paul Squyres \n \n \n HPE \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Greenlake Sales 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 Ananth Hegde \n \n \n JPMorgan Chase & Co. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Head of Data 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 Saad Khan \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Leader Solution Architect\, Investment Banking\, Senior IEEE Member\, ex VP of JP Morgan \n \n \n \n \n \n LinkedIn \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Hari Kishan \n \n \n Manulife. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Director of Cloud 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 Venu Vidyashankar \n \n \n Heartland Payments Systems \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Leader - Enterprise Data Architecture \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 Speaker \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Hunter Nordyke \n \n \n HPE \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Hybrid Cloud Enterprise Architect \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 As enterprises accelerate AI adoption\, traditional virtualization models are being pushed to their limits by rising costs\, growing data demands\, and the need for greater flexibility across hybrid environments. This peer-to-peer lunch brings infrastructure\, IT\, and cloud leaders together to discuss how virtualization is evolving into a cloud-like operating model that supports AI workloads\, modern applications\, and future growth. Through an open\, practitioner-led discussion\, we’ll explore how organizations are modernizing virtualization with HPE Greenlake to gain greater choice\, control\, and consumption flexibility while ensuring their infrastructure is ready to support AI\, data-intensive workloads\, and hybrid cloud complexity.    \n \n \n \n \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 How AI Is Changing Virtualization RequirementsWhat AI workloads demand from virtualized infrastructure from performance and scalability to data locality and governance.Modernizing Virtualization Without Disrupting the BusinessStrategies for evolving existing VM environments while protecting current investments and avoiding unnecessary re-platforming.Virtualization as a Hybrid Cloud Operating ModelHow cloud-like consumption\, centralized management\, and automation are reshaping on-prem virtualization.Cost\, Licensing\, and Choice in a New Virtualization LandscapeHow enterprises are rethinking virtualization economics\, vendor dependency\, and long-term flexibilityBuilding an AI-Ready Infrastructure with HPE GreenlakeHow Greenlake enables scalable\, secure\, and flexible virtualization that supports AI\, data\, and mission-critical workloads across hybrid environments. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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 CT) \n \n \n \n \n 12:00 PM Arrival\, Registration & Welcome Networking \n 12:20 PM Seating & First Course Served \n 12:30 PM Short Presentation by HPE \n 12:45 PM Moderated Panel Discussion & Audience Q/A (Lunch Served) \n 1:45 PM Panel / Interactive Discussion Concludes & Dessert Served \n 2:00 PM Event Concludes \n\n\n \n \n \n \n 12:00 Arrival\, Registration & Welcome Networking 12:20 Seating & First Course Served 12:30 Short Presentation by HPE 12:45 Moderated Panel Discussion & Audience Q/A (Lunch Served) 1:45 Interactive Discussion Concludes & Dessert Served 2:00 Event Concludes \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Who's Attending \n \n \n \n An invitation-only group of infrastructure\, IT\, and cloud leaders from major institutions in the Dallas metro area \n \n \n \n Objectives \n \n \n \n Gain practical insight from peers and practitioners on how enterprises are evolving virtualization to support AI workloads\, data growth\, and hybrid cloud environments. Exchange perspectives with infrastructure\, IT\, and cloud leaders on managing cost\, complexity\, and flexibility as virtualization shifts toward a cloud-like operating model. Participate in a focused\, peer-to-peer discussion over a private lunch designed to encourage candid dialogue and meaningful professional connections. \n \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 Del Frisco's Double Eagle Steakhouse \n \n \n \n 5905 Legacy Dr Suite A120\, Plano\, TX 75024 Del Frisco’s Double Eagle Steakhouse in Plano is nestled in the chic new Legacy West area\, just minutes from the Shops at Legacy. Featuring a sleek\, modern interior and an inviting outdoor patio\, this Plano steakhouse serves up flawless cuisine and genuine Southern hospitality\, perfect for your next business meeting or special night out. Delfriscos.com   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Reserve Your Spot on the Waitlist \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 consent to the event organizer (BDI) or its sponsor (HPE Greenlake) contacting you with 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 organization’s next phase of innovation with HPE Greenlake\, the edge-to-cloud platform designed for the AI era. HPE Greenlake brings cloud agility to applications and data wherever they live\, combining scalable infrastructure\, built-in security\, and intelligent operations. With deep expertise across AI\, cloud\, and networking\, HPE helps enterprises turn data into insight\, improve performance\, and operate with greater speed and control. Backed by decades of innovation\, HPE Greenlake enables organizations to modernize\, scale\, and lead with confidence. www.hpe.com/greenlake \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:20260416T103729 CREATED:20250730T185009Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260203T172358Z UID:114200-1758196800-1758204000@bdionline.com SUMMARY:Strategic AI Workload Placement: Infrastructure Decisions for Performance\, Scale\, and Trust DESCRIPTION:Virtualization in the Age of AI: Building a Flexible Hybrid Cloud Foundation\n \n \n \n \n Virtualization in the Age of AI: Building a Flexible Hybrid Cloud Foundation \n \n \n \n Lunch @ Del Frisco's\, Plano\nWednesday\, March 25th\n@ 12:00 – 2:00 CT \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Lunch @ Del Frisco's\, Plano\nWednesday\, March 25th\n@ 12:00 – 2:00 CT \n \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 Join peers for a practitioner-led discussion on modernizing virtualization to support AI\, data-intensive workloads\, and hybrid cloud complexity. \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 \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 Paul Squyres \n \n \n HPE \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Greenlake Sales 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 Ananth Hegde \n \n \n JPMorgan Chase & Co. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Head of Data 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 Saad Khan \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Leader Solution Architect\, Investment Banking\, Senior IEEE Member\, ex VP of JP Morgan \n \n \n \n \n \n LinkedIn \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Hari Kishan \n \n \n Manulife. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Director of Cloud 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 Venu Vidyashankar \n \n \n Heartland Payments Systems \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Leader - Enterprise Data Architecture \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 Speaker \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Hunter Nordyke \n \n \n HPE \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Hybrid Cloud Enterprise Architect \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 As enterprises accelerate AI adoption\, traditional virtualization models are being pushed to their limits by rising costs\, growing data demands\, and the need for greater flexibility across hybrid environments. This peer-to-peer lunch brings infrastructure\, IT\, and cloud leaders together to discuss how virtualization is evolving into a cloud-like operating model that supports AI workloads\, modern applications\, and future growth. Through an open\, practitioner-led discussion\, we’ll explore how organizations are modernizing virtualization with HPE Greenlake to gain greater choice\, control\, and consumption flexibility while ensuring their infrastructure is ready to support AI\, data-intensive workloads\, and hybrid cloud complexity.    \n \n \n \n \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 How AI Is Changing Virtualization RequirementsWhat AI workloads demand from virtualized infrastructure from performance and scalability to data locality and governance.Modernizing Virtualization Without Disrupting the BusinessStrategies for evolving existing VM environments while protecting current investments and avoiding unnecessary re-platforming.Virtualization as a Hybrid Cloud Operating ModelHow cloud-like consumption\, centralized management\, and automation are reshaping on-prem virtualization.Cost\, Licensing\, and Choice in a New Virtualization LandscapeHow enterprises are rethinking virtualization economics\, vendor dependency\, and long-term flexibilityBuilding an AI-Ready Infrastructure with HPE GreenlakeHow Greenlake enables scalable\, secure\, and flexible virtualization that supports AI\, data\, and mission-critical workloads across hybrid environments. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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 CT) \n \n \n \n \n 12:00 PM Arrival\, Registration & Welcome Networking \n 12:20 PM Seating & First Course Served \n 12:30 PM Short Presentation by HPE \n 12:45 PM Moderated Panel Discussion & Audience Q/A (Lunch Served) \n 1:45 PM Panel / Interactive Discussion Concludes & Dessert Served \n 2:00 PM Event Concludes \n\n\n \n \n \n \n 12:00 Arrival\, Registration & Welcome Networking 12:20 Seating & First Course Served 12:30 Short Presentation by HPE 12:45 Moderated Panel Discussion & Audience Q/A (Lunch Served) 1:45 Interactive Discussion Concludes & Dessert Served 2:00 Event Concludes \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Who's Attending \n \n \n \n An invitation-only group of infrastructure\, IT\, and cloud leaders from major institutions in the Dallas metro area \n \n \n \n Objectives \n \n \n \n Gain practical insight from peers and practitioners on how enterprises are evolving virtualization to support AI workloads\, data growth\, and hybrid cloud environments. Exchange perspectives with infrastructure\, IT\, and cloud leaders on managing cost\, complexity\, and flexibility as virtualization shifts toward a cloud-like operating model. Participate in a focused\, peer-to-peer discussion over a private lunch designed to encourage candid dialogue and meaningful professional connections. \n \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 Del Frisco's Double Eagle Steakhouse \n \n \n \n 5905 Legacy Dr Suite A120\, Plano\, TX 75024 Del Frisco’s Double Eagle Steakhouse in Plano is nestled in the chic new Legacy West area\, just minutes from the Shops at Legacy. Featuring a sleek\, modern interior and an inviting outdoor patio\, this Plano steakhouse serves up flawless cuisine and genuine Southern hospitality\, perfect for your next business meeting or special night out. Delfriscos.com   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Reserve Your Spot on the Waitlist \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 consent to the event organizer (BDI) or its sponsor (HPE Greenlake) contacting you with 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 organization’s next phase of innovation with HPE Greenlake\, the edge-to-cloud platform designed for the AI era. HPE Greenlake brings cloud agility to applications and data wherever they live\, combining scalable infrastructure\, built-in security\, and intelligent operations. With deep expertise across AI\, cloud\, and networking\, HPE helps enterprises turn data into insight\, improve performance\, and operate with greater speed and control. Backed by decades of innovation\, HPE Greenlake enables organizations to modernize\, scale\, and lead with confidence. www.hpe.com/greenlake \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:20260416T103729 CREATED:20250716T150603Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260203T172402Z UID:113891-1758110400-1758117600@bdionline.com SUMMARY:Reimagining Product Innovation with AI: Driving Speed\, Precision & Creativity DESCRIPTION:Virtualization in the Age of AI: Building a Flexible Hybrid Cloud Foundation\n \n \n \n \n Virtualization in the Age of AI: Building a Flexible Hybrid Cloud Foundation \n \n \n \n Lunch @ Del Frisco's\, Plano\nWednesday\, March 25th\n@ 12:00 – 2:00 CT \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Lunch @ Del Frisco's\, Plano\nWednesday\, March 25th\n@ 12:00 – 2:00 CT \n \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 Join peers for a practitioner-led discussion on modernizing virtualization to support AI\, data-intensive workloads\, and hybrid cloud complexity. \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 \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 Paul Squyres \n \n \n HPE \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Greenlake Sales 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 Ananth Hegde \n \n \n JPMorgan Chase & Co. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Head of Data 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 Saad Khan \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Leader Solution Architect\, Investment Banking\, Senior IEEE Member\, ex VP of JP Morgan \n \n \n \n \n \n LinkedIn \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Hari Kishan \n \n \n Manulife. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Director of Cloud 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 Venu Vidyashankar \n \n \n Heartland Payments Systems \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Leader - Enterprise Data Architecture \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 Speaker \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Hunter Nordyke \n \n \n HPE \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Hybrid Cloud Enterprise Architect \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 As enterprises accelerate AI adoption\, traditional virtualization models are being pushed to their limits by rising costs\, growing data demands\, and the need for greater flexibility across hybrid environments. This peer-to-peer lunch brings infrastructure\, IT\, and cloud leaders together to discuss how virtualization is evolving into a cloud-like operating model that supports AI workloads\, modern applications\, and future growth. Through an open\, practitioner-led discussion\, we’ll explore how organizations are modernizing virtualization with HPE Greenlake to gain greater choice\, control\, and consumption flexibility while ensuring their infrastructure is ready to support AI\, data-intensive workloads\, and hybrid cloud complexity.    \n \n \n \n \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 How AI Is Changing Virtualization RequirementsWhat AI workloads demand from virtualized infrastructure from performance and scalability to data locality and governance.Modernizing Virtualization Without Disrupting the BusinessStrategies for evolving existing VM environments while protecting current investments and avoiding unnecessary re-platforming.Virtualization as a Hybrid Cloud Operating ModelHow cloud-like consumption\, centralized management\, and automation are reshaping on-prem virtualization.Cost\, Licensing\, and Choice in a New Virtualization LandscapeHow enterprises are rethinking virtualization economics\, vendor dependency\, and long-term flexibilityBuilding an AI-Ready Infrastructure with HPE GreenlakeHow Greenlake enables scalable\, secure\, and flexible virtualization that supports AI\, data\, and mission-critical workloads across hybrid environments. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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 CT) \n \n \n \n \n 12:00 PM Arrival\, Registration & Welcome Networking \n 12:20 PM Seating & First Course Served \n 12:30 PM Short Presentation by HPE \n 12:45 PM Moderated Panel Discussion & Audience Q/A (Lunch Served) \n 1:45 PM Panel / Interactive Discussion Concludes & Dessert Served \n 2:00 PM Event Concludes \n\n\n \n \n \n \n 12:00 Arrival\, Registration & Welcome Networking 12:20 Seating & First Course Served 12:30 Short Presentation by HPE 12:45 Moderated Panel Discussion & Audience Q/A (Lunch Served) 1:45 Interactive Discussion Concludes & Dessert Served 2:00 Event Concludes \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Who's Attending \n \n \n \n An invitation-only group of infrastructure\, IT\, and cloud leaders from major institutions in the Dallas metro area \n \n \n \n Objectives \n \n \n \n Gain practical insight from peers and practitioners on how enterprises are evolving virtualization to support AI workloads\, data growth\, and hybrid cloud environments. Exchange perspectives with infrastructure\, IT\, and cloud leaders on managing cost\, complexity\, and flexibility as virtualization shifts toward a cloud-like operating model. Participate in a focused\, peer-to-peer discussion over a private lunch designed to encourage candid dialogue and meaningful professional connections. \n \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 Del Frisco's Double Eagle Steakhouse \n \n \n \n 5905 Legacy Dr Suite A120\, Plano\, TX 75024 Del Frisco’s Double Eagle Steakhouse in Plano is nestled in the chic new Legacy West area\, just minutes from the Shops at Legacy. Featuring a sleek\, modern interior and an inviting outdoor patio\, this Plano steakhouse serves up flawless cuisine and genuine Southern hospitality\, perfect for your next business meeting or special night out. Delfriscos.com   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Reserve Your Spot on the Waitlist \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 consent to the event organizer (BDI) or its sponsor (HPE Greenlake) contacting you with 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 organization’s next phase of innovation with HPE Greenlake\, the edge-to-cloud platform designed for the AI era. HPE Greenlake brings cloud agility to applications and data wherever they live\, combining scalable infrastructure\, built-in security\, and intelligent operations. With deep expertise across AI\, cloud\, and networking\, HPE helps enterprises turn data into insight\, improve performance\, and operate with greater speed and control. Backed by decades of innovation\, HPE Greenlake enables organizations to modernize\, scale\, and lead with confidence. www.hpe.com/greenlake \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:20260416T103729 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:Virtualization in the Age of AI: Building a Flexible Hybrid Cloud Foundation\n \n \n \n \n Virtualization in the Age of AI: Building a Flexible Hybrid Cloud Foundation \n \n \n \n Lunch @ Del Frisco's\, Plano\nWednesday\, March 25th\n@ 12:00 – 2:00 CT \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Lunch @ Del Frisco's\, Plano\nWednesday\, March 25th\n@ 12:00 – 2:00 CT \n \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 Join peers for a practitioner-led discussion on modernizing virtualization to support AI\, data-intensive workloads\, and hybrid cloud complexity. \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 \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 Paul Squyres \n \n \n HPE \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Greenlake Sales 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 Ananth Hegde \n \n \n JPMorgan Chase & Co. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Head of Data 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 Saad Khan \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Leader Solution Architect\, Investment Banking\, Senior IEEE Member\, ex VP of JP Morgan \n \n \n \n \n \n LinkedIn \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Hari Kishan \n \n \n Manulife. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Director of Cloud 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 Venu Vidyashankar \n \n \n Heartland Payments Systems \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Leader - Enterprise Data Architecture \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 Speaker \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Hunter Nordyke \n \n \n HPE \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Hybrid Cloud Enterprise Architect \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 As enterprises accelerate AI adoption\, traditional virtualization models are being pushed to their limits by rising costs\, growing data demands\, and the need for greater flexibility across hybrid environments. This peer-to-peer lunch brings infrastructure\, IT\, and cloud leaders together to discuss how virtualization is evolving into a cloud-like operating model that supports AI workloads\, modern applications\, and future growth. Through an open\, practitioner-led discussion\, we’ll explore how organizations are modernizing virtualization with HPE Greenlake to gain greater choice\, control\, and consumption flexibility while ensuring their infrastructure is ready to support AI\, data-intensive workloads\, and hybrid cloud complexity.    \n \n \n \n \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 How AI Is Changing Virtualization RequirementsWhat AI workloads demand from virtualized infrastructure from performance and scalability to data locality and governance.Modernizing Virtualization Without Disrupting the BusinessStrategies for evolving existing VM environments while protecting current investments and avoiding unnecessary re-platforming.Virtualization as a Hybrid Cloud Operating ModelHow cloud-like consumption\, centralized management\, and automation are reshaping on-prem virtualization.Cost\, Licensing\, and Choice in a New Virtualization LandscapeHow enterprises are rethinking virtualization economics\, vendor dependency\, and long-term flexibilityBuilding an AI-Ready Infrastructure with HPE GreenlakeHow Greenlake enables scalable\, secure\, and flexible virtualization that supports AI\, data\, and mission-critical workloads across hybrid environments. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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 CT) \n \n \n \n \n 12:00 PM Arrival\, Registration & Welcome Networking \n 12:20 PM Seating & First Course Served \n 12:30 PM Short Presentation by HPE \n 12:45 PM Moderated Panel Discussion & Audience Q/A (Lunch Served) \n 1:45 PM Panel / Interactive Discussion Concludes & Dessert Served \n 2:00 PM Event Concludes \n\n\n \n \n \n \n 12:00 Arrival\, Registration & Welcome Networking 12:20 Seating & First Course Served 12:30 Short Presentation by HPE 12:45 Moderated Panel Discussion & Audience Q/A (Lunch Served) 1:45 Interactive Discussion Concludes & Dessert Served 2:00 Event Concludes \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Who's Attending \n \n \n \n An invitation-only group of infrastructure\, IT\, and cloud leaders from major institutions in the Dallas metro area \n \n \n \n Objectives \n \n \n \n Gain practical insight from peers and practitioners on how enterprises are evolving virtualization to support AI workloads\, data growth\, and hybrid cloud environments. Exchange perspectives with infrastructure\, IT\, and cloud leaders on managing cost\, complexity\, and flexibility as virtualization shifts toward a cloud-like operating model. Participate in a focused\, peer-to-peer discussion over a private lunch designed to encourage candid dialogue and meaningful professional connections. \n \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 Del Frisco's Double Eagle Steakhouse \n \n \n \n 5905 Legacy Dr Suite A120\, Plano\, TX 75024 Del Frisco’s Double Eagle Steakhouse in Plano is nestled in the chic new Legacy West area\, just minutes from the Shops at Legacy. Featuring a sleek\, modern interior and an inviting outdoor patio\, this Plano steakhouse serves up flawless cuisine and genuine Southern hospitality\, perfect for your next business meeting or special night out. Delfriscos.com   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Reserve Your Spot on the Waitlist \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 consent to the event organizer (BDI) or its sponsor (HPE Greenlake) contacting you with 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 organization’s next phase of innovation with HPE Greenlake\, the edge-to-cloud platform designed for the AI era. HPE Greenlake brings cloud agility to applications and data wherever they live\, combining scalable infrastructure\, built-in security\, and intelligent operations. With deep expertise across AI\, cloud\, and networking\, HPE helps enterprises turn data into insight\, improve performance\, and operate with greater speed and control. Backed by decades of innovation\, HPE Greenlake enables organizations to modernize\, scale\, and lead with confidence. www.hpe.com/greenlake \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 BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250911T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250911T140000 DTSTAMP:20260416T103729 CREATED:20250715T140914Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260203T172404Z UID:113795-1757592000-1757599200@bdionline.com SUMMARY:Leading Through Disruption: AI & Social Shifts in Pharma DESCRIPTION:Virtualization in the Age of AI: Building a Flexible Hybrid Cloud Foundation\n \n \n \n \n Virtualization in the Age of AI: Building a Flexible Hybrid Cloud Foundation \n \n \n \n Lunch @ Del Frisco's\, Plano\nWednesday\, March 25th\n@ 12:00 – 2:00 CT \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Lunch @ Del Frisco's\, Plano\nWednesday\, March 25th\n@ 12:00 – 2:00 CT \n \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 Join peers for a practitioner-led discussion on modernizing virtualization to support AI\, data-intensive workloads\, and hybrid cloud complexity. \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 \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 Paul Squyres \n \n \n HPE \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Greenlake Sales 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 Ananth Hegde \n \n \n JPMorgan Chase & Co. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Head of Data 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 Saad Khan \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Leader Solution Architect\, Investment Banking\, Senior IEEE Member\, ex VP of JP Morgan \n \n \n \n \n \n LinkedIn \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Hari Kishan \n \n \n Manulife. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Director of Cloud 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 Venu Vidyashankar \n \n \n Heartland Payments Systems \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Leader - Enterprise Data Architecture \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 Speaker \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Hunter Nordyke \n \n \n HPE \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Hybrid Cloud Enterprise Architect \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 As enterprises accelerate AI adoption\, traditional virtualization models are being pushed to their limits by rising costs\, growing data demands\, and the need for greater flexibility across hybrid environments. This peer-to-peer lunch brings infrastructure\, IT\, and cloud leaders together to discuss how virtualization is evolving into a cloud-like operating model that supports AI workloads\, modern applications\, and future growth. Through an open\, practitioner-led discussion\, we’ll explore how organizations are modernizing virtualization with HPE Greenlake to gain greater choice\, control\, and consumption flexibility while ensuring their infrastructure is ready to support AI\, data-intensive workloads\, and hybrid cloud complexity.    \n \n \n \n \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 How AI Is Changing Virtualization RequirementsWhat AI workloads demand from virtualized infrastructure from performance and scalability to data locality and governance.Modernizing Virtualization Without Disrupting the BusinessStrategies for evolving existing VM environments while protecting current investments and avoiding unnecessary re-platforming.Virtualization as a Hybrid Cloud Operating ModelHow cloud-like consumption\, centralized management\, and automation are reshaping on-prem virtualization.Cost\, Licensing\, and Choice in a New Virtualization LandscapeHow enterprises are rethinking virtualization economics\, vendor dependency\, and long-term flexibilityBuilding an AI-Ready Infrastructure with HPE GreenlakeHow Greenlake enables scalable\, secure\, and flexible virtualization that supports AI\, data\, and mission-critical workloads across hybrid environments. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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 CT) \n \n \n \n \n 12:00 PM Arrival\, Registration & Welcome Networking \n 12:20 PM Seating & First Course Served \n 12:30 PM Short Presentation by HPE \n 12:45 PM Moderated Panel Discussion & Audience Q/A (Lunch Served) \n 1:45 PM Panel / Interactive Discussion Concludes & Dessert Served \n 2:00 PM Event Concludes \n\n\n \n \n \n \n 12:00 Arrival\, Registration & Welcome Networking 12:20 Seating & First Course Served 12:30 Short Presentation by HPE 12:45 Moderated Panel Discussion & Audience Q/A (Lunch Served) 1:45 Interactive Discussion Concludes & Dessert Served 2:00 Event Concludes \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Who's Attending \n \n \n \n An invitation-only group of infrastructure\, IT\, and cloud leaders from major institutions in the Dallas metro area \n \n \n \n Objectives \n \n \n \n Gain practical insight from peers and practitioners on how enterprises are evolving virtualization to support AI workloads\, data growth\, and hybrid cloud environments. Exchange perspectives with infrastructure\, IT\, and cloud leaders on managing cost\, complexity\, and flexibility as virtualization shifts toward a cloud-like operating model. Participate in a focused\, peer-to-peer discussion over a private lunch designed to encourage candid dialogue and meaningful professional connections. \n \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 Del Frisco's Double Eagle Steakhouse \n \n \n \n 5905 Legacy Dr Suite A120\, Plano\, TX 75024 Del Frisco’s Double Eagle Steakhouse in Plano is nestled in the chic new Legacy West area\, just minutes from the Shops at Legacy. Featuring a sleek\, modern interior and an inviting outdoor patio\, this Plano steakhouse serves up flawless cuisine and genuine Southern hospitality\, perfect for your next business meeting or special night out. Delfriscos.com   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Reserve Your Spot on the Waitlist \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 consent to the event organizer (BDI) or its sponsor (HPE Greenlake) contacting you with 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 organization’s next phase of innovation with HPE Greenlake\, the edge-to-cloud platform designed for the AI era. HPE Greenlake brings cloud agility to applications and data wherever they live\, combining scalable infrastructure\, built-in security\, and intelligent operations. With deep expertise across AI\, cloud\, and networking\, HPE helps enterprises turn data into insight\, improve performance\, and operate with greater speed and control. Backed by decades of innovation\, HPE Greenlake enables organizations to modernize\, scale\, and lead with confidence. www.hpe.com/greenlake \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/091125/ LOCATION:TX CATEGORIES:Event Calendar,No Header ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://bdionline.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Liveworld-Preview-image.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250909T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250911T140000 DTSTAMP:20260416T103729 CREATED:20250715T193859Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260203T172405Z UID:113824-1757419200-1757599200@bdionline.com SUMMARY:Reimagining Product Innovation with AI: Driving Speed\, Precision & Creativity DESCRIPTION:Virtualization in the Age of AI: Building a Flexible Hybrid Cloud Foundation\n \n \n \n \n Virtualization in the Age of AI: Building a Flexible Hybrid Cloud Foundation \n \n \n \n Lunch @ Del Frisco's\, Plano\nWednesday\, March 25th\n@ 12:00 – 2:00 CT \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Lunch @ Del Frisco's\, Plano\nWednesday\, March 25th\n@ 12:00 – 2:00 CT \n \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 Join peers for a practitioner-led discussion on modernizing virtualization to support AI\, data-intensive workloads\, and hybrid cloud complexity. \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 \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 Paul Squyres \n \n \n HPE \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Greenlake Sales 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 Ananth Hegde \n \n \n JPMorgan Chase & Co. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Head of Data 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 Saad Khan \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Leader Solution Architect\, Investment Banking\, Senior IEEE Member\, ex VP of JP Morgan \n \n \n \n \n \n LinkedIn \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Hari Kishan \n \n \n Manulife. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Director of Cloud 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 Venu Vidyashankar \n \n \n Heartland Payments Systems \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Leader - Enterprise Data Architecture \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 Speaker \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Hunter Nordyke \n \n \n HPE \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Hybrid Cloud Enterprise Architect \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 As enterprises accelerate AI adoption\, traditional virtualization models are being pushed to their limits by rising costs\, growing data demands\, and the need for greater flexibility across hybrid environments. This peer-to-peer lunch brings infrastructure\, IT\, and cloud leaders together to discuss how virtualization is evolving into a cloud-like operating model that supports AI workloads\, modern applications\, and future growth. Through an open\, practitioner-led discussion\, we’ll explore how organizations are modernizing virtualization with HPE Greenlake to gain greater choice\, control\, and consumption flexibility while ensuring their infrastructure is ready to support AI\, data-intensive workloads\, and hybrid cloud complexity.    \n \n \n \n \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 How AI Is Changing Virtualization RequirementsWhat AI workloads demand from virtualized infrastructure from performance and scalability to data locality and governance.Modernizing Virtualization Without Disrupting the BusinessStrategies for evolving existing VM environments while protecting current investments and avoiding unnecessary re-platforming.Virtualization as a Hybrid Cloud Operating ModelHow cloud-like consumption\, centralized management\, and automation are reshaping on-prem virtualization.Cost\, Licensing\, and Choice in a New Virtualization LandscapeHow enterprises are rethinking virtualization economics\, vendor dependency\, and long-term flexibilityBuilding an AI-Ready Infrastructure with HPE GreenlakeHow Greenlake enables scalable\, secure\, and flexible virtualization that supports AI\, data\, and mission-critical workloads across hybrid environments. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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 CT) \n \n \n \n \n 12:00 PM Arrival\, Registration & Welcome Networking \n 12:20 PM Seating & First Course Served \n 12:30 PM Short Presentation by HPE \n 12:45 PM Moderated Panel Discussion & Audience Q/A (Lunch Served) \n 1:45 PM Panel / Interactive Discussion Concludes & Dessert Served \n 2:00 PM Event Concludes \n\n\n \n \n \n \n 12:00 Arrival\, Registration & Welcome Networking 12:20 Seating & First Course Served 12:30 Short Presentation by HPE 12:45 Moderated Panel Discussion & Audience Q/A (Lunch Served) 1:45 Interactive Discussion Concludes & Dessert Served 2:00 Event Concludes \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Who's Attending \n \n \n \n An invitation-only group of infrastructure\, IT\, and cloud leaders from major institutions in the Dallas metro area \n \n \n \n Objectives \n \n \n \n Gain practical insight from peers and practitioners on how enterprises are evolving virtualization to support AI workloads\, data growth\, and hybrid cloud environments. Exchange perspectives with infrastructure\, IT\, and cloud leaders on managing cost\, complexity\, and flexibility as virtualization shifts toward a cloud-like operating model. Participate in a focused\, peer-to-peer discussion over a private lunch designed to encourage candid dialogue and meaningful professional connections. \n \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 Del Frisco's Double Eagle Steakhouse \n \n \n \n 5905 Legacy Dr Suite A120\, Plano\, TX 75024 Del Frisco’s Double Eagle Steakhouse in Plano is nestled in the chic new Legacy West area\, just minutes from the Shops at Legacy. Featuring a sleek\, modern interior and an inviting outdoor patio\, this Plano steakhouse serves up flawless cuisine and genuine Southern hospitality\, perfect for your next business meeting or special night out. Delfriscos.com   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Reserve Your Spot on the Waitlist \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 consent to the event organizer (BDI) or its sponsor (HPE Greenlake) contacting you with 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 organization’s next phase of innovation with HPE Greenlake\, the edge-to-cloud platform designed for the AI era. HPE Greenlake brings cloud agility to applications and data wherever they live\, combining scalable infrastructure\, built-in security\, and intelligent operations. With deep expertise across AI\, cloud\, and networking\, HPE helps enterprises turn data into insight\, improve performance\, and operate with greater speed and control. Backed by decades of innovation\, HPE Greenlake enables organizations to modernize\, scale\, and lead with confidence. www.hpe.com/greenlake \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/091125_centric_software/ LOCATION:TX CATEGORIES:Event Calendar,No Header ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://bdionline.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/centricsoftwarechiagofeaturedimage.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250827T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250827T200000 DTSTAMP:20260416T103729 CREATED:20250711T103507Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260203T172407Z UID:113666-1756315800-1756324800@bdionline.com SUMMARY:Enabling AI-Powered Innovation at Scale: An API-First Future DESCRIPTION:Virtualization in the Age of AI: Building a Flexible Hybrid Cloud Foundation\n \n \n \n \n Virtualization in the Age of AI: Building a Flexible Hybrid Cloud Foundation \n \n \n \n Lunch @ Del Frisco's\, Plano\nWednesday\, March 25th\n@ 12:00 – 2:00 CT \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Lunch @ Del Frisco's\, Plano\nWednesday\, March 25th\n@ 12:00 – 2:00 CT \n \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 Join peers for a practitioner-led discussion on modernizing virtualization to support AI\, data-intensive workloads\, and hybrid cloud complexity. \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 \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 Paul Squyres \n \n \n HPE \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Greenlake Sales 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 Ananth Hegde \n \n \n JPMorgan Chase & Co. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Head of Data 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 Saad Khan \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Leader Solution Architect\, Investment Banking\, Senior IEEE Member\, ex VP of JP Morgan \n \n \n \n \n \n LinkedIn \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Hari Kishan \n \n \n Manulife. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Director of Cloud 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 Venu Vidyashankar \n \n \n Heartland Payments Systems \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Leader - Enterprise Data Architecture \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 Speaker \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Hunter Nordyke \n \n \n HPE \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Hybrid Cloud Enterprise Architect \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 As enterprises accelerate AI adoption\, traditional virtualization models are being pushed to their limits by rising costs\, growing data demands\, and the need for greater flexibility across hybrid environments. This peer-to-peer lunch brings infrastructure\, IT\, and cloud leaders together to discuss how virtualization is evolving into a cloud-like operating model that supports AI workloads\, modern applications\, and future growth. Through an open\, practitioner-led discussion\, we’ll explore how organizations are modernizing virtualization with HPE Greenlake to gain greater choice\, control\, and consumption flexibility while ensuring their infrastructure is ready to support AI\, data-intensive workloads\, and hybrid cloud complexity.    \n \n \n \n \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 How AI Is Changing Virtualization RequirementsWhat AI workloads demand from virtualized infrastructure from performance and scalability to data locality and governance.Modernizing Virtualization Without Disrupting the BusinessStrategies for evolving existing VM environments while protecting current investments and avoiding unnecessary re-platforming.Virtualization as a Hybrid Cloud Operating ModelHow cloud-like consumption\, centralized management\, and automation are reshaping on-prem virtualization.Cost\, Licensing\, and Choice in a New Virtualization LandscapeHow enterprises are rethinking virtualization economics\, vendor dependency\, and long-term flexibilityBuilding an AI-Ready Infrastructure with HPE GreenlakeHow Greenlake enables scalable\, secure\, and flexible virtualization that supports AI\, data\, and mission-critical workloads across hybrid environments. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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 CT) \n \n \n \n \n 12:00 PM Arrival\, Registration & Welcome Networking \n 12:20 PM Seating & First Course Served \n 12:30 PM Short Presentation by HPE \n 12:45 PM Moderated Panel Discussion & Audience Q/A (Lunch Served) \n 1:45 PM Panel / Interactive Discussion Concludes & Dessert Served \n 2:00 PM Event Concludes \n\n\n \n \n \n \n 12:00 Arrival\, Registration & Welcome Networking 12:20 Seating & First Course Served 12:30 Short Presentation by HPE 12:45 Moderated Panel Discussion & Audience Q/A (Lunch Served) 1:45 Interactive Discussion Concludes & Dessert Served 2:00 Event Concludes \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Who's Attending \n \n \n \n An invitation-only group of infrastructure\, IT\, and cloud leaders from major institutions in the Dallas metro area \n \n \n \n Objectives \n \n \n \n Gain practical insight from peers and practitioners on how enterprises are evolving virtualization to support AI workloads\, data growth\, and hybrid cloud environments. Exchange perspectives with infrastructure\, IT\, and cloud leaders on managing cost\, complexity\, and flexibility as virtualization shifts toward a cloud-like operating model. Participate in a focused\, peer-to-peer discussion over a private lunch designed to encourage candid dialogue and meaningful professional connections. \n \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 Del Frisco's Double Eagle Steakhouse \n \n \n \n 5905 Legacy Dr Suite A120\, Plano\, TX 75024 Del Frisco’s Double Eagle Steakhouse in Plano is nestled in the chic new Legacy West area\, just minutes from the Shops at Legacy. Featuring a sleek\, modern interior and an inviting outdoor patio\, this Plano steakhouse serves up flawless cuisine and genuine Southern hospitality\, perfect for your next business meeting or special night out. Delfriscos.com   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Reserve Your Spot on the Waitlist \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 consent to the event organizer (BDI) or its sponsor (HPE Greenlake) contacting you with 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 organization’s next phase of innovation with HPE Greenlake\, the edge-to-cloud platform designed for the AI era. HPE Greenlake brings cloud agility to applications and data wherever they live\, combining scalable infrastructure\, built-in security\, and intelligent operations. With deep expertise across AI\, cloud\, and networking\, HPE helps enterprises turn data into insight\, improve performance\, and operate with greater speed and control. Backed by decades of innovation\, HPE Greenlake enables organizations to modernize\, scale\, and lead with confidence. www.hpe.com/greenlake \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/082725/ 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/2025/07/0827KongPaloAlto.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250730T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250730T200000 DTSTAMP:20260416T103729 CREATED:20250602T194222Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260203T172410Z UID:113240-1753896600-1753905600@bdionline.com SUMMARY:Executive Wine Tasting & Dinner - Scalable AI in the Enterprise: Accelerating Innovation Through Infrastructure & Partnership DESCRIPTION:Virtualization in the Age of AI: Building a Flexible Hybrid Cloud Foundation\n \n \n \n \n Virtualization in the Age of AI: Building a Flexible Hybrid Cloud Foundation \n \n \n \n Lunch @ Del Frisco's\, Plano\nWednesday\, March 25th\n@ 12:00 – 2:00 CT \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Lunch @ Del Frisco's\, Plano\nWednesday\, March 25th\n@ 12:00 – 2:00 CT \n \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 Join peers for a practitioner-led discussion on modernizing virtualization to support AI\, data-intensive workloads\, and hybrid cloud complexity. \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 \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 Paul Squyres \n \n \n HPE \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Greenlake Sales 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 Ananth Hegde \n \n \n JPMorgan Chase & Co. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Head of Data 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 Saad Khan \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Leader Solution Architect\, Investment Banking\, Senior IEEE Member\, ex VP of JP Morgan \n \n \n \n \n \n LinkedIn \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Hari Kishan \n \n \n Manulife. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Director of Cloud 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 Venu Vidyashankar \n \n \n Heartland Payments Systems \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Leader - Enterprise Data Architecture \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 Speaker \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Hunter Nordyke \n \n \n HPE \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Hybrid Cloud Enterprise Architect \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 As enterprises accelerate AI adoption\, traditional virtualization models are being pushed to their limits by rising costs\, growing data demands\, and the need for greater flexibility across hybrid environments. This peer-to-peer lunch brings infrastructure\, IT\, and cloud leaders together to discuss how virtualization is evolving into a cloud-like operating model that supports AI workloads\, modern applications\, and future growth. Through an open\, practitioner-led discussion\, we’ll explore how organizations are modernizing virtualization with HPE Greenlake to gain greater choice\, control\, and consumption flexibility while ensuring their infrastructure is ready to support AI\, data-intensive workloads\, and hybrid cloud complexity.    \n \n \n \n \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 How AI Is Changing Virtualization RequirementsWhat AI workloads demand from virtualized infrastructure from performance and scalability to data locality and governance.Modernizing Virtualization Without Disrupting the BusinessStrategies for evolving existing VM environments while protecting current investments and avoiding unnecessary re-platforming.Virtualization as a Hybrid Cloud Operating ModelHow cloud-like consumption\, centralized management\, and automation are reshaping on-prem virtualization.Cost\, Licensing\, and Choice in a New Virtualization LandscapeHow enterprises are rethinking virtualization economics\, vendor dependency\, and long-term flexibilityBuilding an AI-Ready Infrastructure with HPE GreenlakeHow Greenlake enables scalable\, secure\, and flexible virtualization that supports AI\, data\, and mission-critical workloads across hybrid environments. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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 CT) \n \n \n \n \n 12:00 PM Arrival\, Registration & Welcome Networking \n 12:20 PM Seating & First Course Served \n 12:30 PM Short Presentation by HPE \n 12:45 PM Moderated Panel Discussion & Audience Q/A (Lunch Served) \n 1:45 PM Panel / Interactive Discussion Concludes & Dessert Served \n 2:00 PM Event Concludes \n\n\n \n \n \n \n 12:00 Arrival\, Registration & Welcome Networking 12:20 Seating & First Course Served 12:30 Short Presentation by HPE 12:45 Moderated Panel Discussion & Audience Q/A (Lunch Served) 1:45 Interactive Discussion Concludes & Dessert Served 2:00 Event Concludes \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Who's Attending \n \n \n \n An invitation-only group of infrastructure\, IT\, and cloud leaders from major institutions in the Dallas metro area \n \n \n \n Objectives \n \n \n \n Gain practical insight from peers and practitioners on how enterprises are evolving virtualization to support AI workloads\, data growth\, and hybrid cloud environments. Exchange perspectives with infrastructure\, IT\, and cloud leaders on managing cost\, complexity\, and flexibility as virtualization shifts toward a cloud-like operating model. Participate in a focused\, peer-to-peer discussion over a private lunch designed to encourage candid dialogue and meaningful professional connections. \n \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 Del Frisco's Double Eagle Steakhouse \n \n \n \n 5905 Legacy Dr Suite A120\, Plano\, TX 75024 Del Frisco’s Double Eagle Steakhouse in Plano is nestled in the chic new Legacy West area\, just minutes from the Shops at Legacy. Featuring a sleek\, modern interior and an inviting outdoor patio\, this Plano steakhouse serves up flawless cuisine and genuine Southern hospitality\, perfect for your next business meeting or special night out. Delfriscos.com   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Reserve Your Spot on the Waitlist \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 consent to the event organizer (BDI) or its sponsor (HPE Greenlake) contacting you with 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 organization’s next phase of innovation with HPE Greenlake\, the edge-to-cloud platform designed for the AI era. HPE Greenlake brings cloud agility to applications and data wherever they live\, combining scalable infrastructure\, built-in security\, and intelligent operations. With deep expertise across AI\, cloud\, and networking\, HPE helps enterprises turn data into insight\, improve performance\, and operate with greater speed and control. Backed by decades of innovation\, HPE Greenlake enables organizations to modernize\, scale\, and lead with confidence. www.hpe.com/greenlake \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/073025/ 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/2025/06/hpecnycfeaturedimage-1.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250723T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250723T210000 DTSTAMP:20260416T103729 CREATED:20250602T190239Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260203T172412Z UID:113218-1753291800-1753304400@bdionline.com SUMMARY:Executive Wine Tasting & Dinner - Scalable AI in the Enterprise: Accelerating Innovation Through Infrastructure & Partnership DESCRIPTION:Virtualization in the Age of AI: Building a Flexible Hybrid Cloud Foundation\n \n \n \n \n Virtualization in the Age of AI: Building a Flexible Hybrid Cloud Foundation \n \n \n \n Lunch @ Del Frisco's\, Plano\nWednesday\, March 25th\n@ 12:00 – 2:00 CT \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Lunch @ Del Frisco's\, Plano\nWednesday\, March 25th\n@ 12:00 – 2:00 CT \n \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 Join peers for a practitioner-led discussion on modernizing virtualization to support AI\, data-intensive workloads\, and hybrid cloud complexity. \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 \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 Paul Squyres \n \n \n HPE \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Greenlake Sales 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 Ananth Hegde \n \n \n JPMorgan Chase & Co. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Head of Data 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 Saad Khan \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Leader Solution Architect\, Investment Banking\, Senior IEEE Member\, ex VP of JP Morgan \n \n \n \n \n \n LinkedIn \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Hari Kishan \n \n \n Manulife. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Director of Cloud 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 Venu Vidyashankar \n \n \n Heartland Payments Systems \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Leader - Enterprise Data Architecture \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 Speaker \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Hunter Nordyke \n \n \n HPE \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Hybrid Cloud Enterprise Architect \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 As enterprises accelerate AI adoption\, traditional virtualization models are being pushed to their limits by rising costs\, growing data demands\, and the need for greater flexibility across hybrid environments. This peer-to-peer lunch brings infrastructure\, IT\, and cloud leaders together to discuss how virtualization is evolving into a cloud-like operating model that supports AI workloads\, modern applications\, and future growth. Through an open\, practitioner-led discussion\, we’ll explore how organizations are modernizing virtualization with HPE Greenlake to gain greater choice\, control\, and consumption flexibility while ensuring their infrastructure is ready to support AI\, data-intensive workloads\, and hybrid cloud complexity.    \n \n \n \n \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 How AI Is Changing Virtualization RequirementsWhat AI workloads demand from virtualized infrastructure from performance and scalability to data locality and governance.Modernizing Virtualization Without Disrupting the BusinessStrategies for evolving existing VM environments while protecting current investments and avoiding unnecessary re-platforming.Virtualization as a Hybrid Cloud Operating ModelHow cloud-like consumption\, centralized management\, and automation are reshaping on-prem virtualization.Cost\, Licensing\, and Choice in a New Virtualization LandscapeHow enterprises are rethinking virtualization economics\, vendor dependency\, and long-term flexibilityBuilding an AI-Ready Infrastructure with HPE GreenlakeHow Greenlake enables scalable\, secure\, and flexible virtualization that supports AI\, data\, and mission-critical workloads across hybrid environments. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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 CT) \n \n \n \n \n 12:00 PM Arrival\, Registration & Welcome Networking \n 12:20 PM Seating & First Course Served \n 12:30 PM Short Presentation by HPE \n 12:45 PM Moderated Panel Discussion & Audience Q/A (Lunch Served) \n 1:45 PM Panel / Interactive Discussion Concludes & Dessert Served \n 2:00 PM Event Concludes \n\n\n \n \n \n \n 12:00 Arrival\, Registration & Welcome Networking 12:20 Seating & First Course Served 12:30 Short Presentation by HPE 12:45 Moderated Panel Discussion & Audience Q/A (Lunch Served) 1:45 Interactive Discussion Concludes & Dessert Served 2:00 Event Concludes \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Who's Attending \n \n \n \n An invitation-only group of infrastructure\, IT\, and cloud leaders from major institutions in the Dallas metro area \n \n \n \n Objectives \n \n \n \n Gain practical insight from peers and practitioners on how enterprises are evolving virtualization to support AI workloads\, data growth\, and hybrid cloud environments. Exchange perspectives with infrastructure\, IT\, and cloud leaders on managing cost\, complexity\, and flexibility as virtualization shifts toward a cloud-like operating model. Participate in a focused\, peer-to-peer discussion over a private lunch designed to encourage candid dialogue and meaningful professional connections. \n \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 Del Frisco's Double Eagle Steakhouse \n \n \n \n 5905 Legacy Dr Suite A120\, Plano\, TX 75024 Del Frisco’s Double Eagle Steakhouse in Plano is nestled in the chic new Legacy West area\, just minutes from the Shops at Legacy. Featuring a sleek\, modern interior and an inviting outdoor patio\, this Plano steakhouse serves up flawless cuisine and genuine Southern hospitality\, perfect for your next business meeting or special night out. Delfriscos.com   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Reserve Your Spot on the Waitlist \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 consent to the event organizer (BDI) or its sponsor (HPE Greenlake) contacting you with 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 organization’s next phase of innovation with HPE Greenlake\, the edge-to-cloud platform designed for the AI era. HPE Greenlake brings cloud agility to applications and data wherever they live\, combining scalable infrastructure\, built-in security\, and intelligent operations. With deep expertise across AI\, cloud\, and networking\, HPE helps enterprises turn data into insight\, improve performance\, and operate with greater speed and control. Backed by decades of innovation\, HPE Greenlake enables organizations to modernize\, scale\, and lead with confidence. www.hpe.com/greenlake \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/072325/ LOCATION:Gibsons Rosemont\, 5464 N River Rd\, Rosemont\, IL\, 60018\, United States CATEGORIES:Event Calendar,No Header ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://bdionline.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/hpechiagofeaturedimage-1.webp END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR