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
Start your professional career off on the right note—with the right insights--by joining the Austin Forum on Technology & Society for a tech event that has become an annual favorite in Austin. On January 7 we present our look ahead at the emerging and disruptive technologies and tech applications that will have explosive growth and enormous impact in 2025—and not just AI! We will also share some insights about other technologies and applications that will build momentum in 2025 for a huge impact in the second half of the decade. Join us to learn what your company or organization needs to know about track, and potentially adopt in 2025!
Moderators
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.
Jimmy Pike, Senior Fellow Technologist, TSK Consultancy, Vizias
Jimmy Pike is a Senior Fellow Technologist and System Architect, contributing to strategy, solutions design, and customer consultations in HPC, AI, and other areas of advanced computing. He is a well-known system architect and technology professional with over 47 years of industry experience, and possesses comprehensive expertise in high-performance computing, machine learning (more recently AI), large-scale computing, system architecture, and the system changes required for digital transformation. Jimmy retired as a Dell SVP/Senior Fellow in 2022 after more than 20 years with the company, including numerous product accomplishments, papers, presentations, and 70 patents. Jimmy served for over a decade as one of the two top-ranking members leading the Dell Technical Leadership Community and is considered A founding member and Chief Architect of Dell’s Data Center Solutions Group, which revolutionized Dell's hyper-scale business and created Dell’s low PUE/modular data centers with advanced liquid and free-air cooling. Jimmy has also served in numerous technical and executive roles prior to Dell at Intel, AT&T, Harris, and NCR, and is known for his pioneering work in symmetric multiprocessing and parallel systems including Intel, AMD, and ARM-based platform with various GPUs. Jimmy continues his quest for lifelong learning through Vizias and through his own consulting company, TASK Consultancy. He continues to explore the boundaries of what is possible for both large and small platforms. Jimmy is a 1977 electrical engineering graduate of Mississippi State University, and maintains his southern accent and warm personality while sharing his decades of wisdom and experience freely.
Jay Williams, Vice President, Frontier Marketplaces
Jay Williams has been a chief technology officer and consultant to many of the Fortune 500. As a consultant he has developed a highly refined process for managing a company’s technology infrastructure, including applications, security, and network assets. Jay is a highly sought-after, enterprise systems architect and problem solver. He has advised a number of high profile technology companies on their products and is known for a rare combination of deep technology expertise, expert problem solving ability and business acumen. Jay is widely respected by peers and has influenced many pivotal technology consortia and industry steering groups. He regularly consults with senior technology and business executives and is frequently consulted by venture and capital investors for analyses of new technology strategies.
Attendance Instructions
In-person
Join us at ACC Rio Grande: Building 3000 where you will be checked in at the front. Parking map here! Street parking is free after 6 pm.
In-person attendees, please join us from 5:15 to 6:15 for networking and food. We look forward to chatting with you face-to-face!
Virtual
Once you register via Ticketbud, you will receive the virtual link one day before the event.