Insights
Careers
Thursday,
August 07, 2025
5:30 PM CST
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Dallas 1981 N Central Expy, Richardson, TX 75080, United States
Networking: Facilitate meaningful connections between leaders, investors, and innovators in the tech industry.
Recognition: Honor top AI leaders who have made significant contributions to advancing AI and technology.
Inspiration: Share insights and experiences that can drive future technological advancements.
Strategic Partnerships: Encourage collaborations that lead to groundbreaking projects.
Innovative Ideas: Inspire attendees with keynote speeches, panel discussions, and presentations.
Industry Growth: Strengthen the technology community in DFW and beyond by recognizing excellence and sharing knowledge.
05:30 – 06:15 PM
Registration and Networking
06:15 – 06:45 PM
Keynote Address:
Mastering Transformation: 5 Pillars for Building the AI-Driven Enterprise
(CIO Challenges & Real-World AI Implementation)
Shadman Zafar is a visionary fintech leader and accomplished technologist, most recently serving as Co-Chief Information Officer for Global Consumer Technology at Citigroup. He played a pivotal role in modernizing the bank’s digital infrastructure, leading the deployment of generative AI tools like GitHub Copilot to over 30,000 developers, and spearheading initiatives that eliminated 100 million fraud alerts annually through intelligent automation and NLP. An innovator and inventor with ~160 patents, who led AI-driven transformations at Citigroup, Verizon, Barclays, and JPMorgan Chase. He’s a speaker, nonprofit leader, and entrepreneur driven by a passion for simplifying tech and impactful growth.
06:45 – 07:15 PM
Panel Discussion:
AI Beyond the Lab: Enterprise Application at Scale
07:15 – 07:45 PM
Awards: Recognizing leadership in AI & Innovation
07:45 PM Onwards
Dinner and Networking
Thursday,
August 07, 2025
5:30 PM CST
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Dallas 1981 N Central Expy, Richardson, TX 75080, United States
