Tech Horizons 2024: Actionable Trends for Tomorrow, Today!

Dive into the most actionable tech trends for 2024 with UWEBC. Experience firsthand the fusion of innovation and community insights. Don't miss out!

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  • 3. The Hackett Group Presentation Slides: Tech Vision 2024: Pragmatic Insights into Digital Transformation, Analytics, & Enterprise Apps thumbnail
  • 4. Godfrey & Kahn Presentation Slides: AI Unveiled: Balancing Innovation and Privacy in the Digital Age thumbnail

Description

As 2024 beckons, the tech landscape is evolving at an electrifying pace. At this crucial juncture, the challenge lies in discerning which innovations will have an immediate, transformative impact on our businesses and communities. Join us at the renowned Pyle Center on the UW Madison Campus to unveil and understand the actionable technology trends set to shape the upcoming year.

Morning Highlights


  • Tech Vision 2024: Pragmatic Insights into Digital Transformation, Analytics, & Enterprise Apps
    In "Tech Vision 2024," hosted by Andy Warzecha, Principal & Chief Market Intelligence Officer with The Hackett Group, attendees are offered a comprehensive insight into the future of digital transformation, analytics, and enterprise applications.

  • AI Unveiled: Balancing Innovation and Privacy in the Digital Age
    Kate Campbell, a member of the Data Privacy & Cybersecurity and Technology & Digital Business practice groups at member company Godfrey & Kahn, will explore the intricate balance between technological innovation and privacy in the era of artificial intelligence (AI)


Afternoon Deep Dives


Special Interest Breakout Sessions Moderated By UWEBC Members:
  • Agile & Change Management: Join us for an insightful peer to peer discussion on how Agile and Change Management methodologies can be the catalyst for innovation and the adoption of emerging technologies in your organization.

  • Data & Analytics: Join us for an insightful peer-to-peer discussion on the transformative potential of data and analytics as emerging technologies in your organization.

  • Strategy Activation: Join us for an insightful peer-to-peer discussion to unlock the strategic frameworks that forward-thinking organizations are capitalizing on, using strategy activation to drive transformation and stay ahead of the curve.


Exclusive Tour of Bakke Recreation Center!


Conclude the day with a specially curated tour of the brand-new Bakke Recreation Center on Campus. Revel in its state-of-the-art amenities that epitomize the blend of design, technology, and community-centric functionality. Learn More About Bakke


Why Attend In-Person?


  • Unparalleled Networking: Experience authentic interactions with industry pioneers, fellow peers, and innovative thinkers. There's simply no digital equivalent to the richness of face-to-face dialogues.

  • Energizing Campus Ambience: The UW Madison Campus resonates with an unmatched vibrancy. Be a part of the immersive atmosphere, rich history, and the innovative spirit that permeates every corner.

Participate in Customizing the Agenda: You’ll have the opportunity to play an active part in shaping the agenda for this session – and to maximize its relevance for you – by suggesting and selecting topics for break-out discussions. Once the agenda is complete, you choose the discussions you want to join. This will be a highly interactive session so come prepared to share your questions, challenges and insights!


Webcast Available: If you can't make it to the event in-person (or if in-person registration has reached capacity), you can still register to attend from your computer. This option allows you to view the presentations, while attending in person provides you with the opportunity to participate in break-out discussions, ask questions or take advantage of networking opportunities. To attend the webcast, click the "Register for webcast" button on this meeting's homepage. You will receive a confirmation email with the link to the webcast a week before the meeting.

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Agenda Items

8:30 AM Continental Breakfast & Networking
 
9:00 AM Welcome & Opening Remarks
  Heidi Rozmiarek, UWEBC IT Practice Director

9:20 AM Tech Vision 2024: Pragmatic Insights into Digital Transformation, Analytics, & Enterprise Apps
  Andy Warzecha, Principal & Chief Market Intelligence Officer with The Hackett Group

10:20 AM Break
 
10:30 AM AI Unveiled: Balancing Innovation and Privacy in the Digital Age
  Kate Campbell, Privacy, Security and AI Strategy Attorney with Godfrey & Kahn

11:30 AM Speed Networking
  Virtual & In Person Attendees

12:00 PM Lunch
 
12:00 PM Adjourn
  Virtual Attendees Only

1:00 PM Special Interest Group Breakout Sessions
 
Agile
Moderated By: Andrew Ravenscroft, Senior Advisor at Farwell

Data & Analytics
Moderated By: Nishant Upadhyay, VP of Data & Analytics at UWCU

Strategy Activation
Moderated By: Matthew Cone, Customer Service Practice Director at UWEBC

1:50 PM Wrap Up & Closing Remarks
  Heidi Rozmiarek, UWEBC IT Practice Director

2:00 PM Adjourn
 
2:30 PM Bonus Content: Tour the New Bakke Recreation Center
  Learn More About Bakke

Additional Information

Location: UW-Madison Pyle Center (in-person); EventsAir (virtual)
Location Address: 702 Langdon Street, Madison, WI 53706
Contact: Events Team, events@uwebc.wisc.edu