Agenda

5:15-6:15 p.m. Networking
6:15-7:30 p.m. Presentation
7:30-7:45 p.m. Q&A
8:00 p.m. Networking

Event Summary

Join us for an engaging conversation with some of Austin's leading Chief Technology Officers (CTOs) as they share their invaluable insights and recommendations on the critical processes of identifying and evaluating technology opportunities, deciding which technologies to develop or adopt, and measuring the impact of new technologies. This dynamic discussion will dive deep into technology leaders' strategies to keep their companies and organizations innovative, competitive, and maximally productive in a rapidly evolving landscape. Key discussion points will include how to develop, execute, monitor, and revise a technology strategy; how to determine when to pursue new technology development opportunities and when to adopt emerging technologies; how to obtain buy-in on seemingly risky technology decisions from C-suite and staff; and how to make sure the organization embraces and is prepared for these new technologies.

This event is essential for anyone involved in technology decision-making, from executives and managers to IT professionals and innovators. Register now to secure your spot and be part of this informative and interactive session!

Attendance Instructions

You will be checked in at the front desk of the Austin Central Library event space. Parking information can be found here. Please join us from 5:15 to 6:15 for networking and food. We look forward to chatting with you face-to-face!

Presenters

A serial CTO in Austin, Tom was most recently Morgan Stanley’s Chief Strategy Officer for Retirement Plan Solutions. Before that, he co-founded Honest Dollar with whurley and Anthony Bunnell, which was then acquired by Goldman Sachs. Tom was also CTO of StoredIQ, pivoting that company from services to software, then acquired by IBM.   Tom was recruited as CTO of BMC Software, where he drove BMC’s integrated Business Service Mgmt strategy. As Entrepreneur in Residence at Kleiner Perkins, he worked with portfolio companies as a fractional CTO/VP of Engineering. Tom’s first CTO role was at Tivoli Systems, helping Tivoli grow from 80 to 4,000 employees, helping take the company public, and then through its acquisition by IBM. Tom began his career at Bell Labs and holds 14 patents in fault tolerance, distributed computing, and unstructured data management.

**Vivian Chu**, Chief Technology Officer, Diligent Robotics

Vivian Chu is an American roboticist and entrepreneur, specializing in the field of human-robot interaction. She is the Chief Technology Officer at Diligent Robotics, a company she co-founded in 2017 to create autonomous, mobile, socially intelligent robots.

Bryon Jacob, CTO of data.world, is an experienced leader in the Austin tech community with a career spanning over 20 years. He has held leadership roles at Trilogy Software, Amazon, and HomeAway (now Vrbo), where he was instrumental in the company's growth and eventual sale to Expedia. Bryon's education in Computer Science at Case Western Reserve University, including graduate studies in AI, has fueled his interest in integrating knowledge representation and machine learning. His current endeavor, data.world, aims to revolutionize enterprise-scale data management and integration using advanced technologies in graph databases, AI, and linked data. Bryon is also an active contributor to the tech community, advising several companies and frequently sharing his insights at technology conferences

Jay Boisseau, Executive Director, Austin Forum on Technology & Society and CEO, Vizias

Jay Boisseau is an experienced, recognized leader and strategist in advanced computing technologies, with over 25 years in the field. Jay is the executive director and founder of The Austin Forum on Technology & Society, which he created in 2006 and is the leading monthly technology outreach and engagement event in Austin--and now attracts national and international attendees online. The Austin Forum is one of the pillars of the Austin tech scene, providing connections to information, ideas, collaborations, and community overall. In addition, Jay is CEO, co-founder (June 2014), and a partner in Vizias, a small team of passionate professionals with expertise in high-performance computing (HPC), artificial intelligence (AI), technology community building, and technology outreach & event planning. Vizias staff lead, execute, and support the Austin Forum through Vizias Research, Education, and Outreach, a non-profit dedicated to using technology for positive social impact. Jay has held previous leadership positions at Dell Technologies, the Texas Advanced Computing Center (TACC) at The University of Texas at Austin, the San Diego Supercomputer Center and the Arctic Region Supercomputing Center. He received his doctorate in astronomy from UT Austin, and his undergraduate degree in astronomy and physics from the University of Virginia. For Jay's full professional bio, visit here.