Kickoff the Agile + DevOps Leadership Summit with a reception and some networking.
Agile + DevOps Leadership Summit
Successfully Incorporating AI into Your Organization
Thursday, October 17 (evening) and Friday, October 18 (all day)
As artificial intelligence (AI) continues to revolutionize industries, leaders must explore the impact AI has on their business strategies and direction. From setting strategic visions for AI adoption to fostering ethical and responsible AI practices, strong leadership is essential for successful AI adoption and implementation. But like any transformational change, some challenges and pitfalls must be overcome to make AI successful within today’s agile and DevOps software processes. Join in the conversation with your peers as experienced technology leaders share ways to lead the incorporation of AI into modern software development models. Discover how seasoned leaders have grown their leadership skills and what they believe the keys are to becoming exceptional leaders in this emerging field.
At the 2024 Agile + DevOps Leadership Summit, program chair Jeffery Payne and industry leader Sudeep Kesh team up to lead an interactive exchange of ideas and experiences. Each of these leaders brings a unique perspective on incorporating AI into software leadership to the table and will provide Summit participants with lessons learned and practical techniques for leading teams, addressing management challenges, and gaining senior management buy-in.
Also, bring your biggest issues and challenges to the Agile + DevOps Leadership Summit, where you can draw on the knowledge and experiences of these leaders and your fellow leaders who may have already faced and solved some of your issues. You’ll hear what’s working—and not working—and have the opportunity to share your experiences and successes. The Agile + DevOps Leadership Summit is a perfect opportunity for you to:
- Participate in insightful and informative sessions focusing on AI leadership issues
- Meet and network with your peers in the industry
- Join in the “think tank” discussion with industry veterans
- Develop new ideas and action plans for innovation within your organization
Thursday, October 17
Reception and Summit Kickoff: As a Leader, What Is Keeping You Up at Night?
Thursday, October 17, 2024 - 3:00pm to 4:00pm
Friday, October 18
Summit Welcome - Opening Remarks
Friday, October 18, 2024 - 8:30am to 8:45am
After enjoying the Summit breakfast starting at 8:00 AM, join your moderator Jeff Payne as we kick off the Agile + DevOps Leadership Summit for 2024.
Navigating Transformational Change
Friday, October 18, 2024 - 8:45am to 9:45am
In the rapidly evolving landscape of artificial intelligence (AI), organizations are faced with critical decisions on how to invest their limited resources into AI solutions wisely. This talk introduces a framework that serves as a strategic guide for organizations aiming to optimize the value derived from their AI investments. The framework is structured to assist decision-makers in thinking through the most effective approaches for navigating transformational change. Given the current desire of almost every organization to aggressively adopt AI capabilities, this presentation will...
Learn MoreSummit Lean Coffee: Leadership Secrets from the Room
Friday, October 18, 2024 - 10:00am to 11:00am
While everyone has their own approach to leadership, we all have our go-to tips and tricks that can help others lead teams, organizations, and ourselves. These may be techniques for motivating staff, growing team skills, managing senior executives, or finding the right people for your organization.
During this collaborative lean coffee session, Jeffery Payne will facilitate a discussion to elicit and discuss those leadership secrets used effectively by Summit participants. Using a lean coffee meeting format, participants will choose which aspects of leadership to discuss, vote on...
Learn MoreThink Tank Discussion Parts I, II, III, and Wrap-Up
Friday, October 18, 2024 - 11:15am to 3:00pm
Think Tank Discussion Part I: Problem Definitions | 11:15 AMJoin with your peers in an engaging and highly interactive session to discuss the issues that affect you most. Using answers to the question “As a Leader, What is Keeping You Up at Night?” posed at Thursday’s evening reception, participants will form small groups to work on finding solutions to pressing leadership & management issues. Discussions will review identified issues, barriers to change, and focus on innovative strategies and practical next steps. At the end of the think tank, all feedback will be collected and posted...
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