AI is here to stay, and its transformative wave is growing.
But what is it? And how can we make use of it today?
Join us in a vibrant one-day event that brings together the voices of 15 influential leaders from various sectors across Georgia.
Learn by immersing yourself in valuable and dynamic presentations and conversations that will show how innovation is the driving force behind the state’s economic growth. With core panels, compelling keynotes, and interactive sessions, you will be able to explore the diverse perspectives impacting and shaping this emerging landscape.
It will be a day of valuable and actionable insights, collaborative discussions, and the discovery of growth opportunities for your business.
Register now!
Speaker
Mayor Andre Dickens
Speakers
Aaron French
Mayor Andre Dickens
Anthony Joiner
Donna Ennis
Gustavo Sanabria
Dr. Irfan Essa
Jai Stone
Jerry Polito
Kalees Meckling
Karen Diaz
Kimberly Starks
Oliver Villacorta
Sam Yehya
Shawn Crossley
Veronica Maldonado
Ying Guo Young
Event Agenda
9:00 am to 10:00 am
Visit vendors and network
10:00 am to 10:10 am
Welcome
Veronica Maldonado-Torres, President and CEO of GHCC.
10:10 am to 10:20 am
Remarks/Video
Mayor Andre Dickens, City of Atlanta.
10:20 am to 10:50 am
Workshop
The Evolution of AI: A Journey from the 1950s to Now
Embark on a captivating exploration of the fascinating evolution of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in our exclusive workshop, “Evolution of AI: 1950s to Now.” Delve into the historical milestones, breakthroughs, and transformative moments that have shaped the landscape of AI from its inception in the 1950s to the cutting-edge developments of today.
Speaker: Dr. Irfan Essa, Executive Director, The AI Hub and Machine Learning @Georgia Technology Institute
Networking Time! Program will resume at 10:55 AM
10:55 am to 11:35 am
Panel
AI in Action: Unveiling Transformative Use Cases for Enterprises.
Join us for “AI in Action,” where theory meets reality, and the transformative power of AI is brought to the forefront. Elevate your understanding of AI’s potential and discover practical applications that have revolutionized enterprise. This workshop is your gateway to unlocking the true impact of AI in the corporate world. Don’t miss this opportunity to be at the forefront of the AI revolution!
Moderated by: Donna M. Ennis, Director,Community Engagement and Program Development, Georgia Tech Enterprise Innovation Institute.
Panelist:
- Kimberly Greene Starks, Executive Director – Digital Strategies & Transformation, Information Technology Vanderbilt University formerly of IBM.
- Oliver Villacorta, Senior Manager, Cyber Risk Management + Compliance, Smith+Howard Advisory
- Shawn Crossley, Digital Innovation Engineering Manager, Kimberly Clark.
40 minutes
11:35 pm to 12.15 pm
Concurrent
Introduced by: Gustavo Sanabria, CEO, Captivatar, EmpowerXR.
- Workshop 1: MICROSOFT – AI in Small and Medium Businesses.
Speaker: Kalees Meckling
Description: Curious how AI can accelerate your organizations growth or save you time? We have engaged with 7,000 US private and nonprofit entities and a comprehensive database of 10,000 global AI tools to help us understand how Small and Medium businesses are using AI, common use cases, and tangible tools to help enable a companies AI journey. Come join us for a 45 min session with Microsoft to learn about how easy it is to implement AI, the ROI, and ensuring built with data privacy, compliance, and regulatory implications.
Session Takeaways:- Demystify AI and learn how Co Pilot can support your business goals.
- Create a customized plan for your company using AI & Digital Maturity Compass.
- Understand next steps with free tools and enablement to start or accelerate your AI journey.
- Look forward to seeing you there! Gear up for a fast-paced experience enriched with videos, illustrations, charts, and live demos —all crafted by AI.
40 minutes
Concurrent
- Workshop 2: FISERV – Client Service AI Integration.
Speaker: Jerry Polito SVP of Operations.
40 minutes
Networking Time! Program will resume at 12:20 pm
12:20 pm to 12:55 pm
Panel
AI Unleashed: Practical Use Cases for Small Business Success.
Moderator: Sam Yehya, Partner, Six Consulting.
Description: “AI Unleashed: Practical Use Cases for Small Business Success.” Tailored for entrepreneurs, business owners, and decision-makers, this workshop is your gateway to understanding how AI can propel your small business to new heights of innovation and efficiency.
Panelist
- Aaron French, MBA Professor (IT courses), Kennesaw State University.
- Anthony “AJ” Joiner, Founder, Blooksy.
- Jai Stone, Speaker, The Brand Mother.
- Karen Díaz Cisneros BotOn Health.
- Ying Guo Young, Associate Professor, Georgia Gwinnett College.
35 minutes
12:55 pm to 1:00 pm
Closing
Veronica Maldonado-Torres, President and CEO of GHCC.
2022 Innova Speakers
Opening
Speaker
Veronica Maldonado-Torres
President and CEO at Georgia Hispanic Chamber of Commerce
Special Remarks
Mayor Andre Dickens
61st Mayor of the City of Atlanta
Speaker
Donna Ennis
Director of Diversity Engagement and Program Development at Georgia Institute of Technology
Keynote Speaker
Ángel Cabrera
President, Georgia Institute of Technology
Evolution of leadership
Ken Keen
Associate Dean of Leadership Development at Emory University Goizueta Business School
Leadership Innovation Panel: Leading in a Reimagined Business World
Alex Gonzalez
Chief Innovation Officer at Metro Atlanta Chamber of Commerce
Kevin Greiner
President & CEO of Gas South
Nicole Hendrickson
Chairwoman, Gwinnett County Board of Commissioners at Gwinnett County Government
Edgar Moreno
President of Sales and Marketing at Ole Mexican Foods Inc
Talent Innovation
Floss Aggrey
Senior Vice President of Equity, Inclusion and Accessibility at Randstad
Talent Innovation Panel: Reimagining Tomorrow’s Talent, Today
Sam Yehya
Partner & COO at Six Consulting
Rosan Petrillo
Manager of Equity, Inclusion & Diversity at Kaiser Permanente
Keith Brown
Director, Corporate Community Impact at Randstad North America
Christie Sithiphone
Global Director, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion at Omnicom Brand Consulting Group
The Future of Innovation
Tiffany Gilbert
Managing Director, Atlanta Innovation Hub Director, Accenture
Technology Panel: Reimagining Your Business Purpose with Technology
Mariano Maluf
Global Innovation at Kimberly Clark
Guillermo Cisneros
Vice President at Corporate Audit Services
Aly Merritt
Managing Director at Atlanta Tech Village
Ayon Sarkar
Vice President of IT & Cybersecurity at Wydur, LLC
Roxana Aguirre
Owner at Patria Cocina
Art of Innovation
Paul Jauregui
Workshop Facilitator en Recess at Jauregui Art Studio
Innovation in Action: An Interactive Experience
Sam Yehya
Partner & COO at Six Consulting
Lexie Newhouse
Innovation & Entrepreneurship at Invest Atlanta
The Impact and power of Innovation: An Interactive Experience
Amelia Schaffner
Director of the Center for Entrepreneurship & Innovation at Goizueta Business School of Emory University
Innova is a one-day symposium offering presentations by thought leaders from the corporate world, small business and entrepreneurs, innovation organizations, universities, and government on how innovation fuels Georgia’s growing economy. The day will focus on three core areas for Innovation in Business: Leadership, Talent and Technology. How can business leaders be responsive to changing times? Build an attractive workplace and a sustainable workforce? Leverage technology solutions for efficiency and a competitive edge? Expect to learn from over thought leaders in the innovation economy and business industry leaders. Our mission is to come together and offer relevant and applicable solutions for businesses to leverage innovation today!
We believe that Igniting innovation is a mindset that needs to be cultivated. Small businesses and leaders must innovate to keep up with the market’s pace of change. Today, we find ourselves in unprecedented times with not only technological advances disrupting industries, but the human behavior experience accelerated by the pandemic that has shifted how we engage, interact, participant in the work and business economy. Companies and leaders must ignite the spirit of innovation in order to stay relevant and not fall behind. In fact, innovative leaders and companies are rewarded not only for being prepared for the future, but also with leadership, talent, and an increase in consumer demand.
Innova will help companies and leaders learn and implement new processes, ideas, services and products with the goal of boosting the bottom line. From launching new and improved products or services which can lead to higher revenues to making existing process more efficient or solving current business problem. We invite you to leverage INNOVA as a one day to step away from everyday business, and create the much-needed white space to brainstorm, design think, and establish and opportunity to drive new business innovations that can drive revenue for your company and organization and propel your growth.
You will leave fired up to spark the spirit of innovation for yourself, your team, and garner key takeaways to elevate your leadership, talent, and tech innovation to stay focused on the future of your business.
Date: Wednesday, June 1st, 2022
Location: Georgia Tech Research Institute Conference Center | 250 14th Street, NW. Atlanta, GA 30318.
Time: 8:00 A.M. – 3:00 P.M.