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Select sessions from some of Foundry's most popular virtual summits, featuring interviews with IT executives sharing their knowledge and expertise on a wide range of business and tech topics.

Ep.23

Embracing the AI-Driven Paradigm Shift

As GenAI continues to mature, the use of AI in driving business innovation and growth will only become more pronounced and strategic. Organizations that can effectively scale AI initiatives and integrate them into their core operations will be the ones to lead in this new frontier, reaping the benefits of increased efficiency, deeper insights, and enhanced decision-making. The year 2024 marks a significant leap towards a future where AI is seamlessly woven into the fabric of business, driving productivity and innovation. This session will walk through a framework for scaling AI initiatives, redefining the essence of work and value creation in the modern economy, and driving sustainable business value.

Ep.23

Jul 12, 2024 31 mins

Artificial Intelligence

Ep.22

Cloud Insights for Tech Leaders: Overcoming Challenges, Maximizing ROI, and Driving Growth

In the transformed digital business world, cloud has become a focus for businesses seeking to innovate, optimize operations, and stay competitive. However, legacy systems and transitioning to the cloud comes with its own set of challenges and considerations. Join us for an insightful panel discussion as we delve into the multifaceted landscape of all things cloud. Our panelists will explore various aspects of migration to the cloud, navigating legacy systems, data sovereignty, security and how GenAI will impact data storage. From cost considerations to optimizing resource allocation, learn how you can maximize ROI and drive business growth. Join us for an engaging dialogue that promises to unravel the complexities of cloud computing in today's dynamic business landscape.

Ep.22

Jul 10, 2024 30 mins

Cloud Management

Ep.21

A Fundamental Question: Open or Closed Source?

A big question facing CIOs as they invest in GenAI initiatives is whether to go with an open-source or closed-source system. Big tech is making their bets, with Meta’s Llama 2 and Stability AI’s Stable Diffusion among the major open-source provider, and Microsoft and OpenAI offering the closed-source ChatGPT. Join us to sort out the key advantages and disadvantages of each model for innovation, security, and performance, as well as how CIOs are making the decision for their own organizations.

Ep.21

May 9, 2024 25 mins

IT Leadership

Ep.20

What’s the Solution to Controlling Cloud Costs?

Experience, best practices, and better tools are helping IT leaders get savvier about cloud economics. But emerging technologies such as generative AI and the drive to innovate will perennially complicate the equation. Join us for an analytical look at the problem — and possible solutions.

Ep.20

May 6, 2024 30 mins

IT Leadership

Ep.19

The Great AGI Question: When, How and What Does It All Mean?

Everyone from Bill Gates to Elon Musk to Jensen Huang has an estimate on when we will achieve artificial general intelligence, or the point in which AI systems become generally smarter than humans. The truth is no one knows, but that doesn’t make it any less important – or fun – to discuss. Join us for a high-level conversation that looks at the potential timelines and ramifications of this ultimate milestone.

Ep.19

May 2, 2024 25 mins

IT Leadership

Ep.18

How Does GenAI Fit into the Enterprise?

Since ChatGPT burst on the scene, and despite demonstrable benefits, IT leaders are choosing to still proceed with caution. Learn what CIOs are doing to get the timing right for maximum efficiency and business benefit.

Ep.18

Apr 29, 2024 30 mins

IT Leadership

Ep.17

GenAI and Trust: How Companies Are Thinking About the Trustworthiness of AI and GenAI Tools

In this session, we unpack the components necessary for trustworthy AI and GenAI according to worldwide research and learn how to navigate ethical considerations, mitigate potential biases, and build trust with stakeholders including customers, clients, and colleagues through effective governance.

Ep.17

Apr 25, 2024 15 mins

IT Leadership

Ep.16

The Workplace Changes Companies Aren’t Prepared For

With GenAI dominating everyone’s attention, several areas vital to building an innovative digital enterprise may be going untended. Join us to widen your outlook on what’s not on corporate radars right now – but should be.

Ep.16

Feb 14, 2024 26 mins

Careers Remote Work

Ep.15

Building a Foundation for Future GenAI Jobs

IDC predicts that by 2027, 40% of current job roles will be redefined or eliminated across G2000 organizations accelerated by GenAI adoption. These include both desk-based and frontline work. This means organizations need to prepare for new ways of working and communicate effectively with employees. Join Amy Loomis as she explores how automation and GenAI are driving organizations to rethink skills development, job roles and leadership roles as we move to a new era of automated work.

Ep.15

Feb 22, 2024 25 mins

Careers Remote Work

Ep.14

The CIO Career at a Crossroads: How Skills, Remit & Salary Are Changing

Technology becomes more critical to an organization’s success every day. That means the job of CIO is more complex and constantly changing. Find out what digital and technology officers told the executive search firm Heidrick & Struggles about their changing remit, what companies are looking for in future CIOs – including AI skills and oversight – and what it all means for compensation.

Ep.14

Feb 26, 2024 24 mins

Careers IT Leadership

Ep.13

Deploying IT Teams in the Age of AI

As AI takes root across all industries, IT strategy and business strategy are becoming ever more entwined, even indistinguishable. SAS CIO Jay Upchurch discusses this rapid evolution and how the global analytics provider has created and is deploying IT teams under an innovative business partner model in the age of AI.

Ep.13

Feb 26, 2024 25 mins

Careers Generative AI

Ep.12

Innovating at Speed: Control & Risk Management Guidance

Innovating at speed requires ensuring enterprise readiness, from development of a modern technology stack and data program, to identifying and addressing any bottlenecks or barriers that could prevent you from reaching your AI objectives. Control measures and risk management practices need to be developed, communicated, and monitored. Auditing of GenAI results to ensure accuracy, and minimize bias, also need to become standard practice. This discussion will provide guidance to create a checklist of challenges to watch out for so that you can lead effectively through the generative AI disruption with confidence.

Ep.12

Nov 16, 2023 26 mins

Artificial Intelligence Generative AI

Ep.11

Generative AI – Preparing for the Long-Term Impact

Ritu Jyoti’s research focuses on the state of enterprise AI efforts and global market trends for the rapidly evolving AI and Machine Learning (ML) innovations and ecosystem. Generative AI is not a fleeting trend but a powerful force that will reshape industries for years to come. This session will review practical applications and guidance for CIOs and CTOs as they take on an overarching leadership role in reshaping their organizations at this pivotal time. It will review business, organization, and technology architecture transformation to help organizations tap into emerging business models and achieve sustainable competitive advantage.

Ep.11

Nov 13, 2023 30 mins

Artificial Intelligence Generative AI

Ep.09

Enabling Data Access, Scalability and Protection for Generative AI

Ally Financial dove headfirst into generative AI at the end of 2022, but not without a comprehensive strategy. This case study session will help you chart your generative AI path forward, while providing information about the precautions necessary to avoid risks such as model hallucinations and bias, data security protections, and how to think through regulatory considerations. Join Sathish as he discusses the decisions Ally made to move quickly and safely, and the three core principles they adopted as they went from forming a working group in early 2023 to shifting a pilot program to production in July.

Ep.09

Nov 9, 2023 19 mins

Artificial Intelligence Generative AI

Ep.07

Navigating the AI Landscape: Where to Invest to Realize the Greatest Gains

The key to unlocking value using AI is to ensure that you are using the right tools to solve particular problems. This session will cover examples of how to make the most of AI’s potential and will identify the key roles that need to be involved for successful implementation. You will also hear strategies for moving more quickly from pilot programs to integrating AI into business strategies across your organization.

Ep.07

Nov 6, 2023 27 mins

Generative AI

Ep.06

The Power of Systematic Data Collection and its Ability to Enhance Public Safety

Can strategic data collection save lives? In this session, hear how The Office of the Chief Coroner recently implemented an innovative, fully integrated, data focused, death investigations case management system in the Province of Ontario, Canada. Dive into the power of data collection and hear how this team is using it to influence the enhancement of public safety.

Ep.06

Aug 21, 2023 16 mins

Cloud Computing

Ep.05

The Most Effective Applications of AI and What to Expect Next

Artificial Intelligence (AI) has accelerated business to a new level to help optimize data driven decisions for the CIO and business leader. From rethinking data and content management, increasing supply chain efficiency to customer personalization, AI has changed the world of business. With large language model AI technology now accelerating business applications, our panel discusses these emerging trends, the most effective applications of AI being used today and what to expect next.

Ep.05

Aug 21, 2023 23 mins

Cloud Computing

Ep.04

In the Fast-Track of Being a Data-Driven Enterprise

Novanta, Inc. CIO Sarah Betadam describes how the global supplier of core technology to the medical equipment industry went from having zero company-wide reporting capability to a fully functional data driven enterprise over the course of three years.

Ep.04

Aug 21, 2023 19 mins

Cloud Computing

Ep.03

Data Intelligence: The Foundation for Data Activation

Data in the modern enterprise is highly distributed, diverse, and dynamic. Organizations are evaluating and implementing multiple architectural approaches to activate data for enterprise intelligence. Some are using cloud data warehouses, data lakes, lake houses, fabrics, meshes, and data control planes. Regardless of what architectural approach is used, the foundational element that needs to exist is data intelligence, fueled by metadata.

Ep.03

Aug 21, 2023 23 mins

Cloud Computing

Ep.02

Cloud Architecture Optimization That Will Bring Value Back to the Business

What can you be doing differently to create cloud technology solutions that return more value? What are cloud providers not telling you? In this session we explore emerging best practices and options for cloud architecture and cloud solution optimization. You will hear why moving some workloads and data sets to more cost-effective platforms, such as repatriating some workloads back to enterprises data centers, might make sense.

Ep.02

Aug 21, 2023 20 mins

Cloud Computing

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Aug 11, 202532 mins

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Aug 21, 202526 mins

CIO Leadership Live

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Aug 20, 202512 mins

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Aug 14, 202514 mins

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