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PRESENT

Honolulu, HI | August 21, 2024 | Hawaiʻi Convention Center

Join us to gain a deeper understanding of how AI and cloud technologies are shaping business, career, and society. Learn how to equip yourself with the knowledge needed to navigate the evolving technological world.

State of Hawaii Department of Business, Economic Development and Tourism logo; City and County of Honolulu logo; Office of Hawaiian Affairs logo; Hawaii Chamber of Commerce logo

PRESENT

Honolulu, HI | August 21, 2024 | Hawaiʻi Convention Center

Join us to gain a deeper understanding of how AI and cloud technologies are shaping business, career, and society. Learn how to equip yourself with the knowledge needed to navigate the evolving technological world.

State of Hawaii Department of Business, Economic Development and Tourism logo; City and County of Honolulu logo; Office of Hawaiian Affairs logo; Hawaii Chamber of Commerce logo

PRESENT

Honolulu, HI | August 21, 2024 | Hawaiʻi Convention Center

Join us to gain a deeper understanding of how AI and cloud technologies are shaping business, career, and society. Learn how to equip yourself with the knowledge needed to navigate the evolving technological world.

State of Hawaii Department of Business, Economic Development and Tourism logo; City and County of Honolulu logo; Office of Hawaiian Affairs logo; Hawaii Chamber of Commerce logo

PRESENT

Honolulu, HI | August 21, 2024 | Hawaiʻi Convention Center

Join us to gain a deeper understanding of how AI and cloud technologies are shaping business, career, and society. Learn how to equip yourself with the knowledge needed to navigate the evolving technological world.

FEATURING

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ABOUT THE EVENT

Join us at Hawaii’s most extensive and comprehensive AI and Cloud summit. Gain a deeper understanding of how AI and cloud technologies are shaping business, career, and society. Learn how to equip yourself with the knowledge needed to navigate the evolving technological world.

This event will bring together leaders and workers from Hawaiʻi’s public, private, defense, and non-profit sectors to explore how AI can change economies, businesses, and everyday life. Our goal is to accelerate the adoption of technology in Hawaiʻi. By accelerating the adoption of technology, local organizations succeed, Hawaiʻi’s economy becomes more diversified and sustainable, and the workforce will earn higher incomes, allowing them to build assets and a better quality of life.

Complimentary to all registered attendees, including keynote sessions, break-out tracks, hosted lunch and pau hana.

WHO SHOULD ATTEND?

Whether you’re looking to enhance productivity, improve customer experiences, or develop a robust, skilled workforce, this event will provide the insights and tools necessary for success.

This summit is designed for all industry sectors:

  • Organizational/Technical leaders
  • Business owners
  • Government officials
  • Staff, personnel and workforce

CONFERENCE TOPICS

Attendees will get a chance to learn from exciting keynotes and choose from many interactive sessions, panel discussions, and workshops.

Topics will cover:

  • Real World Uses of AI: From day-to-day business solutions to cutting-edge innovations.
  • Managing AI Data & Ethics: Tackle the challenges of data management and ethical use of AI.
  • How To Integrate AI Into Your Work: Learn how to integrate new technologies into your existing operations.
  • AI’s Economic Impact: Explore AI’s role in driving economic change and addressing socio-economic challenges.

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SPEAKERS

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Natasha Nicolai

Data Analytics and Transformation Leader, State & Local Government, AWS

Natasha Nicolai is the data analytics and transformation leader for state and local government at Amazon Web Services (AWS). During her time as an appointee of the Newsom Administration in CA, Natasha was the Chief Data Strategist and Deputy Director of Research, Automation, and Data for the California Department of Social Services (CDSS). During her tenure, she was responsible reimagining the department’s data, research and evaluation efforts. In just two years, she led efforts to automate over 100 federal and state reports, redefined the paradigm for program integrity functions, and planned for automation and data verification efforts that support service delivery to over 15 million eligible Californians.

Natasha served on the the advisory team of Chief Data Officers and other executives to complete the planning process for the State’s Cradle to Career data integration effort, and served in a similar capacity to advise implementation of the CHHS Agency Data Exchange as an early demonstration of the Center for Data Insights and Innovations. She was broadly responsible for strengthening CDSS’ capacity to collect, govern, analyze, and utilize analytics to provide a more human-centered and data-driven policy landscape- a task that proved especially crucial during the State’s response to the COVID public emergency and two extreme wild fire seasons.

JOHN LARSON Executive Vice President, AI, Booz Allen Hamilton

John Larson

EVP, AI, Booz Allen Hamilton

John Larson leads Booz Allen’s artificial intelligence (AI) practice. He directs a world-class team of AI and machine learning engineers, innovators, and technologists who provide award-winning AI solutions supporting the most critical missions for national defense, civilian agencies, and intelligence communities.

His industry expertise encompasses the energy and natural resources, automotive, maritime, retail, and healthcare and pharmaceutical fields. John is a recognized expert in analytic techniques, such as machine learning, predictive modeling, Bayesian networks, and natural language processing. Prior to joining Booz Allen, John was global head of advanced analytics for IHS Markit where he led enterprise-wide innovation, developing artificial intelligence and machine learning-enabled products and consulting solutions for national governments and global Fortune 500 commercial entities.

John is a co-founder of Aurora Insights and Anomaly Investments. He is also a passionate advocate for AI education, serving on both the General Assembly AI & Data Science advisory board and the AI Education Project advisory board.

John holds a master’s in public policy and a double B.A. in economics and history, both from The College of William and Mary. In April 2023, John received the first Dyslexic Edge Award from the Dyslexic Edge Foundation, which recognizes individuals with dyslexia who have excelled in their chosen fields.

SPONSORS

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