Lightning Talks focus on the most meaningful part of a traditional session, but is compressed into an 8-minute bite of information.

You’ll have the chance to attend 3 Lightning Talks during this highly engaging and interactive session – and every talk you listen to brings you closer to winning a fantastic prize donated by one of our event sponsors. 

Don’t Lose Your Balance While Living On the Edge
Presented by: Christine Cole, Global Technical Solutions Leader - Itron
Prize: Kodak mini-pocket projector, tripod, and travel case

Ready Player One: Maturing Your Data Management Reality
Presented by: Michael Covarrubias, VP Strategy & Solution;  Erika Ferguson, Consultant - Xtensible
Prize: Oculus

Why your organization is struggling with Gen AI
Presented by: Michael Vasicek, Consulting Partner - Kyndryl

How to turn your ML Predictions into Optimal Decisions
Presented by: Jason Morris, Account Director, Power & Utilities;  Rodrigo Fuentes, Sr. Technical Account Manager - Gurobi Optimization
Prize: JBL Charge 5 Blue Tooth Speaker

Embrace Efficiency: Utility Regulatory Teams' Love Affair with Generative AI 
Presented by: David Bess, Sr. Director of Solutions, Global Energy and Utilities
Prize: Ray-ban Meta Smart Sunglasses

AI You Can Trust: Embracing Data Integrity
Presented by: Brandon Brock, Value Advisor Expert - Precisely
Prize: Amazon Kindle

Orchestrating Machine Learning Success with MLOps
Presented by: Kaitlyn Petronglo, Senior Manager - Logic 20/20
Prize: Bose Bluetooth and HDMI Soundbar 

Smart Sparks: Fueling Grid Performance with Data
Presented by: Pete Gomez, Principal Consultant; Michael De Abreu, Solutions Architect - we-do-IT, Inc.
Prize: Sony Noise Cancelling Headphones

PowerAI Transformer Trivia: Test Your Talents
Presented by: Vikhyat Chaudhry, Co-Founder, COO & CTO - Buzz Solutions
Prize: Apple Airpods