BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Business Development Institute (BDI) - ECPv6.15.18//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Business Development Institute (BDI) X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://bdionline.com X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Business Development Institute (BDI) REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20270314T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20271107T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Denver BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:MDT DTSTART:20250309T090000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:MST DTSTART:20251102T080000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:MDT DTSTART:20260308T090000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:MST DTSTART:20261101T080000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:MDT DTSTART:20270314T090000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:MST DTSTART:20271107T080000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Chicago BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20250309T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20251102T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20260308T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20261101T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20270314T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20271107T070000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260414T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260414T200000 DTSTAMP:20260409T130346 CREATED:20260210T204518Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260331T162015Z UID:120090-1776187800-1776196800@bdionline.com SUMMARY:Operationalizing AI at Scale: The Enterprise AI Factory Playbook DESCRIPTION:Operationalizing AI at Scale: The Enterprise AI Factory Playbook\nOperationalizing AI at Scale: The Enterprise AI Factory Playbook\nDinner & Wine Tasting @ The Sea by Alexander’s Steakhouse\, Palo Alto\nTuesday\, April 14th\n@ 5:30 – 8:00 PT\nDinner & Wine Tasting @ The Sea by Alexander’s Steakhouse\, Palo Alto\nTuesday\, April 14th\n@ 5:30 – 8:00 PT\n \n \n \n Join Waitlist\n \nJoin us to gain fresh perspectives\, build valuable connections\, and leave inspired to lead your organization into the future of data and AI.\n \n \n Join Waitlist\n \nModerator & Panel\n\n Chad Smykay \n Hewlett Packard Enterprise \n\n AI CTO & Distinguished Technologist\, Industry Verticals\, North America \n \n \n LinkedIn \n\n Tarik Hammadou \n NVIDIA \n\n Director Developer Relations\, AI for Retail & CPG \n \n \n LinkedIn \n\n Mitalee Gujar \n Amazon \n\n Director of Engineering \n \n \n LinkedIn \n\n Sriram Madhavan \n Applied Materials \n\n Design Engineering Director \n \n \n LinkedIn \n\n Patrick McQuillan \n Visa \n\n Global Head of AI & Data Governance \n \n \n LinkedIn \nAbout the Content\nMost enterprises now have dozens of AI initiatives but few have a repeatable way to move from pilot to production at scale. As AI becomes embedded in core business processes\, leading organizations are shifting from project-based experimentation to a standardized enterprise AI factory operating model. \nThis peer discussion explores how large enterprises are designing AI factories that balance speed\, governance\, and reliability—using shared infrastructure\, validated architectures\, and clear operating models to deliver AI outcomes consistently across the organization. \n \n \n \nDiscussion Topics\n\nWhy AI Pilots Don’t Scale—and What the Factory Model Changes – Common failure patterns in enterprise AI programs and how standardized pipelines and environments break the cycle.\nWhat Belongs in the AI Factory (and What Doesn’t) – Defining the right level of standardization across infrastructure\, data access\, tooling\, governance\, and workflows.\nSeparating Innovation from Production Without Slowing Either – How enterprises create fast experimentation lanes while maintaining strict controls in production environments.\nOperating the AI Factory: Ownership\, Governance\, and Accountability – Who owns what across IT\, data\, security\, and the business\, and how operating models evolve as AI scales.\nMeasuring Success Beyond Models and Accuracy – Metrics executives actually care about: time-to-value\, reliability\, reuse\, cost efficiency\, and business impact.\n\n \nAgenda (in PT)\n5:30 Registration and Networking Reception \n6:00 Welcome Remarks \n6:05 Wine Tasting \n6:30 First Course & Networking \n7:00 Moderated Industry Panel\, Q/A\, Dinner\, Dessert\, and Coffees \n8:00 Event Concludes \n5:30 \nRegistration & Networking Reception \n6:00 \nWelcome Remarks \n6:05 \nWine Tasting \n6:30 \nFirst Course & Networking \n7:00 \nModerated Industry Panel\, Q/A\, Dinner\, Dessert\, and Coffee \n8:00 \nEvent concludes \nWho’s Attending\nAn invitation-only group of enterprise technology\, data\, and AI leaders from major companies in the Bay Area. \nObjectives\n\nGain actionable insights from industry experts on how to operationalize AI across the enterprise.\nExchange ideas with peers facing similar challenges and uncover innovative solutions.\nEnjoy an exquisite\, private dining experience that sets the stage for meaningful networking and collaboration.\n\nAbout the Venue\nThe Sea by Alexander’s Steakhouse\, Palo Alto\n4269 W El Camino Real\, Palo Alto\, CA 94306 \nThe Sea by Alexander’s Steakhouse is the Bay Area’s premier seafood dining destination. Prepared with modern technique and flair\, the restaurant distinguishes itself by focusing on rich scrumptious morsels from the sea. Chef YuMin Lin blends contemporary cuisine with Japanese sensibility and ingredients to transform The Sea’s menu into the extraordinary. \nThe Sea By Alexander’s Steakhouse Site \n  \n\n\n\n\n\n \n \nRSVP TO JOIN WAITLIST\nSponsors\n \nUnlock your boldest ambitions with Hewlett Packard Enterprise\, your essential partner for the AI era. HPE uses the power of AI\, cloud\, and networking to help you move faster\, work smarter\, and achieve more. With deep expertise and bold ingenuity\, we empower organizations to turn data into foresight\, elevate performance\, and drive real-world impact—at scale. Rooted in decades of innovation\, we focus on helping companies adapt\, grow\, lead\, and challenge the limits of what’s possible. www.hpe.com \n \nOur Story \nNVIDIA is a full‑stack\, accelerated computing company that delivers the AI infrastructure and software powering the world’s most demanding enterprises\, from cloud to data center to factory floor. We combine industry‑leading GPUs\, high‑performance networking\, and optimized software into integrated platforms that enable you to build\, deploy\, and scale generative AI\, digital twins\, and advanced analytics with unmatched performance and efficiency. As the engine behind many of the world’s largest clouds and AI initiatives\, NVIDIA helps organizations transform their data into a competitive advantage\, modernize their core systems\, and accelerate innovation while reducing total cost of ownership and time to value. \nOrganizer\n \nBusiness Development Institute (BDI) is an award-winning event marketing agency specializing in producing invitation-only\, thought leadership driven\, custom events on the most impactful topics. BDI’s programs create an interactive peer learning experience while providing a rare networking opportunity for like-minded leaders. Learn more at bdionline.com. URL:https://bdionline.com/event/041426/ LOCATION:The Sea by Alexander’s Steakhouse\, 4269 W El Camino Real\, Palo Alto\, CA\, United States CATEGORIES:Event Calendar,No Header ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://bdionline.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/hpe-nvidia-palo-alto-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260415T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260415T140000 DTSTAMP:20260409T130346 CREATED:20260210T152932Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260406T212044Z UID:119965-1776254400-1776261600@bdionline.com SUMMARY:Virtualization in the Age of AI: Building a Flexible Hybrid Cloud Foundation DESCRIPTION:Virtualization in the Age of AI: Building a Flexible Hybrid Cloud Foundation\n\nVirtualization in the Age of AI: Building a Flexible Hybrid Cloud Foundation\nLunch @ Monterey Steakhouse\, Midtown\nWednesday\, April 15th\n@ 12:00 – 2:00 ET\nLunch @ Monterey Steakhouse\, Midtown\nWednesday\, April 15th\n@ 12:00 – 2:00 ET\n \n \n \n RSVP\n \nJoin peers for a practitioner-led discussion on modernizing virtualization to support AI\, data-intensive workloads\, and hybrid cloud complexity.\n \n \n RSVP\n \nModerator & Panel\n\n Matt Axtell \n HPE \n\n Head of New Business Development \n \n \n LinkedIn \n\n Brandon Frost \n SS&C Technologies \n\n Sr. Director\, Virtualization Infrastructure Engineering \n \n \n LinkedIn \n\n Moses Acosta \n Citi \n\n Senior Vice President of Engineering \n \n \n LinkedIn \n\n Denis Petelin \n EPAM Systems \n\n Director\, AI SDLC & Intelligent Systems Architecture \n \n \n LinkedIn \nAbout the Content\nAs enterprises accelerate AI adoption\, traditional virtualization models are being pushed to their limits by rising costs\, growing data demands\, and the need for greater flexibility across hybrid environments. This peer-to-peer lunch brings infrastructure\, IT\, and cloud leaders together to discuss how virtualization is evolving into a cloud-like operating model that supports AI workloads\, modern applications\, and future growth. \nThrough an open\, practitioner-led discussion\, we’ll explore how organizations are modernizing virtualization with HPE Greenlake to gain greater choice\, control\, and consumption flexibility while ensuring their infrastructure is ready to support AI\, data-intensive workloads\, and hybrid cloud complexity. \n  \n \n \nDiscussion Topics\n\nHow AI Is Changing Virtualization RequirementsWhat AI workloads demand from virtualized infrastructure from performance and scalability to data locality and governance.\nModernizing Virtualization Without Disrupting the BusinessStrategies for evolving existing VM environments while protecting current investments and avoiding unnecessary re-platforming.\nVirtualization as a Hybrid Cloud Operating ModelHow cloud-like consumption\, centralized management\, and automation are reshaping on-prem virtualization.\nCost\, Licensing\, and Choice in a New Virtualization LandscapeHow enterprises are rethinking virtualization economics\, vendor dependency\, and long-term flexibility\nBuilding an AI-Ready Infrastructure with HPE GreenlakeHow Greenlake enables scalable\, secure\, and flexible virtualization that supports AI\, data\, and mission-critical workloads across hybrid environments.\n\n \nAgenda (in ET)\n12:00 PM Arrival\, Registration & Welcome Networking \n12:20 PM Seating & First Course Served \n12:30 PM Short Presentation by HPE \n12:45 PM Moderated Panel Discussion & Audience Q/A (Lunch Served) \n1:45 PM Panel / Interactive Discussion Concludes & Dessert Served \n2:00 PM Event Concludes \n12:00 \nArrival\, Registration & Welcome Networking \n12:20 \nSeating & First Course Served \n12:30 \nShort Presentation by HPE \n12:45 \nModerated Panel Discussion & Audience Q/A (Lunch Served) \n1:45 \nInteractive Discussion Concludes & Dessert Served \n2:00 \nEvent Concludes \nWho’s Attending\nAn invitation-only group of infrastructure\, IT\, and cloud leaders from major institutions in the NYC metro area \nObjectives\n\n\nGain practical insight from peers and practitioners on how enterprises are evolving virtualization to support AI workloads\, data growth\, and hybrid cloud environments. \n\n\nExchange perspectives with infrastructure\, IT\, and cloud leaders on managing cost\, complexity\, and flexibility as virtualization shifts toward a cloud-like operating model. \n\n\nParticipate in a focused\, peer-to-peer discussion over a private lunch designed to encourage candid dialogue and meaningful professional connections. \n\n\nAbout the Venue\nMonterey Steakhouse\n 37 E 50th St\, New York\, NY 10022\, United States \n  \nMonterey is a refined tribute to New York City’s classic steakhouse tradition\, created by restaurateurs Simon Oren and Dudi Sasson\, with interiors designed by Scott Kester and Sasson that evoke the elegance of Manhattan’s golden age. Led by Executive Chef James Tracey\, the menu reflects the breadth of American cuisine\, with standout dishes including New Orleans style Barbecued Prawns with Anson Mills grits\, house made Truffle Lasagna\, and classic steakhouse fare. With an uncompromising focus on quality\, Monterey offers a polished yet approachable setting well suited for an elevated executive lunch. \nmonterey.com \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \nReserve Your Spot Here\nSponsors\n \nUnlock your organization’s next phase of innovation with HPE Greenlake\, the edge-to-cloud platform designed for the AI era. HPE Greenlake brings cloud agility to applications and data wherever they live\, combining scalable infrastructure\, built-in security\, and intelligent operations. With deep expertise across AI\, cloud\, and networking\, HPE helps enterprises turn data into insight\, improve performance\, and operate with greater speed and control. Backed by decades of innovation\, HPE Greenlake enables organizations to modernize\, scale\, and lead with confidence. www.hpe.com/greenlake \nOrganizer\n \nBusiness Development Institute (BDI) is an award-winning event marketing agency specializing in producing invitation-only\, thought leadership driven\, custom events on the most impactful topics. BDI’s programs create an interactive peer learning experience while providing a rare networking opportunity for like-minded leaders. Learn more at bdionline.com. URL:https://bdionline.com/event/041526/ LOCATION:Monterey\, 37 E 50th St\, New York City\, NY\, 10022\, United States CATEGORIES:Event Calendar,No Header ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://bdionline.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Untitled-1-1.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260416T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260416T200000 DTSTAMP:20260409T130346 CREATED:20260210T193653Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260401T162859Z UID:120028-1776360600-1776369600@bdionline.com SUMMARY:Operationalizing AI at Scale: The Enterprise AI Factory Playbook DESCRIPTION:Operationalizing AI at Scale: The Enterprise AI Factory Playbook\nOperationalizing AI at Scale: The Enterprise AI Factory Playbook\nDinner & Wine Tasting @ Morton’s\, Rosemont\nThursday\, April 16th\n@ 5:30 – 8:00 CT\nDinner & Wine Tasting @ Morton’s\, Rosemont\nThursday\, April 16th\n@ 5:30 – 8:00 CT\n \n \n \n Join Waitlist\n \nJoin us to gain fresh perspectives\, build valuable connections\, and leave inspired to lead your organization into the future of data and AI.\n \n \n Join Waitlist\n \nModerator & Panel\n\n Chad Smykay \n Hewlett Packard Enterprise \n\n AI CTO & Distinguished Technologist\, Industry Verticals\, North America \n \n \n LinkedIn \n\n Rohan Raghuwanshi \n Capital One \n\n Senior Software Engineering Manager \n \n \n LinkedIn \n\n Varun Parekh \n Sammons Financial Group Companies \n\n Vice President\, Life IT \n \n \n LinkedIn \n\n Girish Pai \n Hexaware Technologies \n\n EVP Global Head – Data and AI \n \n \n LinkedIn \n\n Ashish Sethi \n ServiceNow \n\n Senior Director\, Platform AI and ITX workflows \n \n \n LinkedIn \nAbout the Content\nMost enterprises now have dozens of AI initiatives but few have a repeatable way to move from pilot to production at scale. As AI becomes embedded in core business processes\, leading organizations are shifting from project-based experimentation to a standardized enterprise AI factory operating model. \nThis peer discussion explores how large enterprises are designing AI factories that balance speed\, governance\, and reliability—using shared infrastructure\, validated architectures\, and clear operating models to deliver AI outcomes consistently across the organization. \n \n \n \nDiscussion Topics\n\nWhy AI Pilots Don’t Scale—and What the Factory Model Changes – Common failure patterns in enterprise AI programs and how standardized pipelines and environments break the cycle.\nWhat Belongs in the AI Factory (and What Doesn’t) – Defining the right level of standardization across infrastructure\, data access\, tooling\, governance\, and workflows.\nSeparating Innovation from Production Without Slowing Either – How enterprises create fast experimentation lanes while maintaining strict controls in production environments.\nOperating the AI Factory: Ownership\, Governance\, and Accountability – Who owns what across IT\, data\, security\, and the business\, and how operating models evolve as AI scales.\nMeasuring Success Beyond Models and Accuracy – Metrics executives actually care about: time-to-value\, reliability\, reuse\, cost efficiency\, and business impact.\n\n \nAgenda (in CT)\n5:30 Registration and Networking Reception \n6:00 Welcome Remarks \n6:05 Wine Tasting \n6:30 First Course & Networking \n7:00 Moderated Industry Panel\, Q/A\, Dinner\, Dessert\, and Coffees \n8:00 Event Concludes \n5:30 \nRegistration & Networking Reception \n6:00 \nWelcome Remarks \n6:05 \nWine Tasting \n6:30 \nFirst Course & Networking \n7:00 \nModerated Industry Panel\, Q/A\, Dinner\, Dessert\, and Coffee \n8:00 \nEvent concludes \nWho’s Attending\nAn invitation-only group of enterprise technology\, data\, and AI leaders from major companies in the Chicago metro area \nObjectives\n\nGain actionable insights from industry experts on how to operationalize AI across the enterprise.\nExchange ideas with peers facing similar challenges and uncover innovative solutions.\nEnjoy an exquisite\, private dining experience that sets the stage for meaningful networking and collaboration.\n\nAbout the Venue\nMorton’s The Steakhouse\, Rosemont\n9525 W Bryn Mawr Ave\, Rosemont\, IL 60018 \nMorton’s prides itself on quality and consistency and features USDA prime-aged steak\, fresh seafood\, hand-picked produce\, delicious appetizers and decadent desserts. Each guest is treated like a VIP\, and Morton’s strives to exceed expectations…whether enjoying cocktails in the bar\, a romantic dinner in the dining room or a business function in the private dining rooms. \nMorton’s Website \n  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \nRSVP is Full – Join Waitlist\nSponsors\n \nUnlock your boldest ambitions with Hewlett Packard Enterprise\, your essential partner for the AI era. HPE uses the power of AI\, cloud\, and networking to help you move faster\, work smarter\, and achieve more. With deep expertise and bold ingenuity\, we empower organizations to turn data into foresight\, elevate performance\, and drive real-world impact—at scale. Rooted in decades of innovation\, we focus on helping companies adapt\, grow\, lead\, and challenge the limits of what’s possible. www.hpe.com \n \nOur Story \nNVIDIA is a full‑stack\, accelerated computing company that delivers the AI infrastructure and software powering the world’s most demanding enterprises\, from cloud to data center to factory floor. We combine industry‑leading GPUs\, high‑performance networking\, and optimized software into integrated platforms that enable you to build\, deploy\, and scale generative AI\, digital twins\, and advanced analytics with unmatched performance and efficiency. As the engine behind many of the world’s largest clouds and AI initiatives\, NVIDIA helps organizations transform their data into a competitive advantage\, modernize their core systems\, and accelerate innovation while reducing total cost of ownership and time to value. \nOrganizer\n \nBusiness Development Institute (BDI) is an award-winning event marketing agency specializing in producing invitation-only\, thought leadership driven\, custom events on the most impactful topics. BDI’s programs create an interactive peer learning experience while providing a rare networking opportunity for like-minded leaders. Learn more at bdionline.com. URL:https://bdionline.com/event/041626/ LOCATION:Morton’s The Steakhouse Rosemont\, 9525 W Bryn Mawr Ave\, Rosemont\, 60018\, United States CATEGORIES:Event Calendar,No Header ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://bdionline.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/HPE-NVIDIA-CHICAGO-26.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260423T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260423T140000 DTSTAMP:20260409T130346 CREATED:20260209T175944Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260320T154507Z UID:119934-1776945600-1776952800@bdionline.com SUMMARY:Virtualization in the Age of AI: Building a Flexible Hybrid Cloud Foundation DESCRIPTION:Virtualization in the Age of AI: Building a Flexible Hybrid Cloud Foundation\n\nVirtualization in the Age of AI: Building a Flexible Hybrid Cloud Foundation\nLunch @ Guard and Grace\, Denver\nThursday\, April 23rd\n@ 12:00 – 2:00 MT\nLunch @ Guard and Grace\, Denver\nThursday\, April 23rd\n@ 12:00 – 2:00 MT\n \n \n \n RSVP\n \nJoin peers for a practitioner-led discussion on modernizing virtualization to support AI\, data-intensive workloads\, and hybrid cloud complexity.\n \n \n RSVP\n \nModerator & Panel\n\n Clayton Williams \n HPE \n\n GreenLake Sales Leader \n \n \n LinkedIn \n\n Jodi Blomberg \n Cox Automotive Inc. \n\n VP\, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning \n \n \n LinkedIn \n\n Yogesh Sharma \n DigitalOcean \n\n Head of Engineering \n \n \n LinkedIn \nAbout the Content\nAs enterprises accelerate AI adoption\, traditional virtualization models are being pushed to their limits by rising costs\, growing data demands\, and the need for greater flexibility across hybrid environments. This peer-to-peer lunch brings infrastructure\, IT\, and cloud leaders together to discuss how virtualization is evolving into a cloud-like operating model that supports AI workloads\, modern applications\, and future growth. \nThrough an open\, practitioner-led discussion\, we’ll explore how organizations are modernizing virtualization with HPE Greenlake to gain greater choice\, control\, and consumption flexibility while ensuring their infrastructure is ready to support AI\, data-intensive workloads\, and hybrid cloud complexity. \n  \n \n \nDiscussion Topics\n\nHow AI Is Changing Virtualization RequirementsWhat AI workloads demand from virtualized infrastructure from performance and scalability to data locality and governance.\nModernizing Virtualization Without Disrupting the BusinessStrategies for evolving existing VM environments while protecting current investments and avoiding unnecessary re-platforming.\nVirtualization as a Hybrid Cloud Operating ModelHow cloud-like consumption\, centralized management\, and automation are reshaping on-prem virtualization.\nCost\, Licensing\, and Choice in a New Virtualization LandscapeHow enterprises are rethinking virtualization economics\, vendor dependency\, and long-term flexibility\nBuilding an AI-Ready Infrastructure with HPE GreenlakeHow Greenlake enables scalable\, secure\, and flexible virtualization that supports AI\, data\, and mission-critical workloads across hybrid environments.\n\n \nAgenda (in MT)\n12:00 PM Arrival\, Registration & Welcome Networking \n12:20 PM Seating & First Course Served \n12:30 PM Short Presentation by HPE \n12:45 PM Moderated Panel Discussion & Audience Q/A (Lunch Served) \n1:45 PM Panel / Interactive Discussion Concludes & Dessert Served \n2:00 PM Event Concludes \n12:00 \nArrival\, Registration & Welcome Networking \n12:20 \nSeating & First Course Served \n12:30 \nShort Presentation by HPE \n12:45 \nModerated Panel Discussion & Audience Q/A (Lunch Served) \n1:45 \nInteractive Discussion Concludes & Dessert Served \n2:00 \nEvent Concludes \nWho’s Attending\nAn invitation-only group of infrastructure\, IT\, and cloud leaders from major institutions in the Denver area \nObjectives\n\n\nGain practical insight from peers and practitioners on how enterprises are evolving virtualization to support AI workloads\, data growth\, and hybrid cloud environments. \n\n\nExchange perspectives with infrastructure\, IT\, and cloud leaders on managing cost\, complexity\, and flexibility as virtualization shifts toward a cloud-like operating model. \n\n\nParticipate in a focused\, peer-to-peer discussion over a private lunch designed to encourage candid dialogue and meaningful professional connections. \n\n\nAbout the Venue\nGuard and Grace\n1801 California St\, Denver\, CO 80202 \nGuard and Grace is a take on the big\, fancy\, modern steakhouse – miles and miles of fiery grills and charcuterie\, oyster bar and bar tops\, private rooms\, and a posh\, walk-in\, floor-to-high-ceiling glassed wine cellar – yet still\, with more of a bright\, airy playfulness than the usual dark\, stiff\, mano a mano atmosphere. \nGuard and Grace \n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \nReserve Your Spot Here\nSponsors\n \nUnlock your organization’s next phase of innovation with HPE Greenlake\, the edge-to-cloud platform designed for the AI era. HPE Greenlake brings cloud agility to applications and data wherever they live\, combining scalable infrastructure\, built-in security\, and intelligent operations. With deep expertise across AI\, cloud\, and networking\, HPE helps enterprises turn data into insight\, improve performance\, and operate with greater speed and control. Backed by decades of innovation\, HPE Greenlake enables organizations to modernize\, scale\, and lead with confidence. www.hpe.com/greenlake \nOrganizer\n \nBusiness Development Institute (BDI) is an award-winning event marketing agency specializing in producing invitation-only\, thought leadership driven\, custom events on the most impactful topics. BDI’s programs create an interactive peer learning experience while providing a rare networking opportunity for like-minded leaders. Learn more at bdionline.com. URL:https://bdionline.com/event/042326_greenlake/ LOCATION:Guard And Grace\, 1801 California Street\, Denver\, CO\, 80202\, United States CATEGORIES:Event Calendar,No Header ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://bdionline.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/hpe_greenlake-template1.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260430T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260430T200000 DTSTAMP:20260409T130346 CREATED:20260310T181614Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260323T171937Z UID:120631-1777570200-1777579200@bdionline.com SUMMARY:AI Agent Identity Security: Governing Autonomous Access Across the Enterprise DESCRIPTION:AI Agent Identity Security: Governing Autonomous Access Across the Enterprise\nAI Agent Identity Security: Governing Autonomous Access Across the Enterprise\nDinner & Wine Tasting @ Butter\, NYC\nThursday\, April 30th\n@ 5:30 – 8:00 ET\nDinner & Wine Tasting @ Butter\, NYC\nThursday\, April 30th\n@ 5:30 – 8:00 ET\n \n \n \n RSVP\n \nJoin us to gain fresh perspectives\, build valuable connections\, and leave inspired to lead your organization into the future of identity security in the age of agentic AI.\n \n \n RSVP\n \nModerator & Panel\n\n Oded Hareven \n Akeyless \n\n Co-Founder & CEO \n \n \n LinkedIn \n\n Quiessence Phillips \n Kroll \n\n Head of Security Architecture and Engineering \n \n \n LinkedIn \n\n Nader Nassar \n Capital One \n\n Director of Engineering: Cybersecurity & IAM \n \n \n LinkedIn \n\n Jimmy Kaw \n Amazon Web Services \n\n Partner Strategist\, Generative AI Innovation Center \n \n \n LinkedIn \n\n Pradeep Jeyachandran \n Bill \n\n Senior Data Science Manager \n \n \n LinkedIn \nAbout the Content\nAI agents are quickly becoming a new class of enterprise identity. They write code\, execute workflows\, access data\, and interact with systems across cloud and SaaS environments\, often autonomously. \nAt the same time\, machine identities already far outnumber humans. Certificates\, API keys\, service accounts\, and tokens are multiplying faster than most organizations can track or govern. \nJoin other senior security and IAM leaders for an invitation-only dinner and moderated roundtable to discuss how identity security must evolve for an AI-driven\, post-quantum world. In a relaxed\, off-the-record setting\, we’ll explore how organizations can move beyond static credentials toward short-lived access\, stronger governance of machine identities\, and new approaches to securing autonomous systems. \nExpect frank discussion with peers and practical lessons from real deployments\, along with exceptional dining and wine tasting in a private space at the acclaimed Oceana in Midtown Manhattan. \n \n \n \nDiscussion Topics\n\nAI Agents as Enterprise Identities – How to authenticate\, govern\, and secure autonomous agents at runtime as they access enterprise systems.\nThe End of Static Secrets? – Moving from API keys and tokens to short-lived credentials and just-in-time access.\nMachine Identity Sprawl – Gaining visibility and control over exploding numbers of certificates\, keys\, and service accounts.\nThe Certificate Lifecycle Problem – Preventing outages and operational risk as certificate lifetimes shrink.\nPreparing for Post-Quantum Cryptography – What security leaders should be doing now to prepare for the coming cryptographic shift.\n\n \nAgenda (in ET)\n5:30 Registration and Networking Reception \n6:00 Welcome Remarks \n6:05 Wine Tasting \n6:30 First Course & Networking \n7:00 Moderated Industry Panel\, Q/A\, Dinner\, Dessert\, and Coffee \n5:30 \nRegistration & Networking Reception \n6:00 \nWelcome Remarks \n6:05 \nWine Tasting \n6:30 \nFirst Course and Networking \n7:00 \nModerated Industry Panel\, Q/A\, Dinner\, Dessert\, and Coffee \nWho’s Attending\nAn invitation-only group of security leaders from major enterprises in the New York metro area \nObjectives\n\nGain actionable insights from industry experts on the future of identity security\nExchange ideas with peers facing similar challenges and uncover innovative solutions\nDiscover emerging trends\nEnjoy an exquisite\, private dining experience that sets the stage for meaningful networking and collaboration\n\nAbout the Venue\nButter\, New York City\n70 W 45th St\, New York\, NY 10036 \nButter Restaurant has maintained an exclusive niche restaurant scene for stylish Manhattanites since its initial inception on Lafayette Street in 2002. The American restaurant is helmed by Food Network star and Executive Chef Alex Guarnaschelli\, who uses greenmarket offerings to create a seasonal menu. \nwww.butter.com \n  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \nReserve Your Spot Here\nSponsors\n \nTrusted by Global 2000 enterprises and industry leaders\, Akeyless is redefining identity security for the AI era. The company’s Identity Security Platform delivers comprehensive protection for machines\, AI agents\, and human identities through a single\, cloud-native solution. Backed by leading cybersecurity investors including  JVP\, Team8\, NGP Capital\, and Deutsche Bank\, Akeyless enables organizations to eliminate standing privileges and static credentials while simplifying identity management across all environments. For more information\, visit www.akeyless.io. \n \nSince 2006\, Amazon Web Services has been the world’s most comprehensive and broadly adopted cloud. AWS has been continually expanding its services to support virtually any workload\, and it now has more than 240 fully featured services for compute\, storage\, databases\, networking\, analytics\, machine learning and artificial intelligence (AI)\, Internet of Things (IoT)\, mobile\, security\, hybrid\, media\, and application development\, deployment\, and management from 108 Availability Zones within 34 geographic regions\, with announced plans for 18 more Availability Zones and six more AWS Regions in Mexico\, New Zealand\, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia\, Taiwan\, Thailand\, and the AWS European Sovereign Cloud. Millions of customers—including the fastest-growing startups\, largest enterprises\, and leading government agencies—trust AWS to power their infrastructure\, become more agile\, and lower costs. To learn more about AWS\, visit aws.amazon.com. \nOrganizer\n \nBusiness Development Institute (BDI) is an award-winning event marketing agency specializing in producing invitation-only\, thought leadership driven\, custom events on the most impactful topics. BDI’s programs create an interactive peer learning experience while providing a rare networking opportunity for like-minded leaders. Learn more at bdionline.com. URL:https://bdionline.com/event/043026/ LOCATION:Butter\, 70 W 45th St\, New York\, NY\, 10036\, United States CATEGORIES:Event Calendar,No Header ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://bdionline.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/nyc-aws-akeyless1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260505T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260505T200000 DTSTAMP:20260409T130346 CREATED:20260317T204319Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260406T185959Z UID:120903-1778002200-1778011200@bdionline.com SUMMARY:Operationalizing AI at Scale: Moving Enterprise AI from Pilot to Production DESCRIPTION:Operationalizing AI at Scale: Moving Enterprise AI from Pilot to Production\nOperationalizing AI at Scale: Moving Enterprise AI from Pilot to Production\nDinner & Wine Tasting @ Davio’s Seaport\, Boston\nTuesday\, May 5th\n@ 5:30 – 8:00 ET\nDinner & Wine Tasting @ Davio’s Seaport\, Boston\nTuesday\, May 5th\n@ 5:30 – 8:00 ET\n \n \n \n RSVP\n \nJoin us to gain fresh perspectives\, build valuable connections\, and leave inspired to lead your organization into the future of enterprise AI\n \n \n RSVP\n \nPanel\n\n Evan McNiel \n HPE \n\n Manager of Sales – Private Cloud AI \n \n \n LinkedIn \n\n Lakshmanan Velayutham \n National Grid \n\n Director of Enterprise Architecture \n \n \n LinkedIn \n\n Radha Kuchibhotla \n CVS Health \n\n Lead Director AI Solutions and Design \n \n \n LinkedIn \n\n Aaron Kincaid \n PTC \n\n Senior Director AI and Tools Enablement \n \n \n LinkedIn \n\n Timothy Smith \n Takeda \n\n Head Data Sciences Communities \n \n \n LinkedIn \n\n Rajesh Nandyalam \n TriNet \n\n Senior Vice President\, Global Product Engineering \n \n \n LinkedIn \nAbout the Content\nHPE and NVIDIA invite you to join a private executive dinner and panel discussion exploring how leading organizations are moving AI from pilots to production. \nAs AI becomes embedded in core business processes\, enterprises are facing new challenges around scale\, governance\, and infrastructure readiness. Many organizations are discovering that operationalizing AI requires more than powerful models and data. It also requires the right infrastructure\, platforms\, and organizational alignment to support AI reliably across the enterprise. \nDuring this peer-driven discussion\, senior leaders across IT infrastructure\, cloud\, architecture\, data\, and AI will share perspectives on how their organizations are enabling scalable and secure AI adoption across data center\, cloud\, and edge environments. The conversation will also touch on AI Factory solutions co-developed with NVIDIA\, which are a part of the NVIDIA AI Computing by HPE portfolio. \nJoin fellow enterprise technology leaders for an evening of peer learning\, meaningful networking\, and a private dinner and wine tasting in an intimate setting at one of the city’s top restaurants. \n \n \n \nDiscussion Topics\n\nModernizing AI Infrastructure Without Owning It – Such as HPE Private Cloud AI\, co-developed with NVIDIA as part of the NVIDIA AI Computing by HPE portfolio.\nHow Organizations are Deploying Modern AI Infrastructure Platforms – That simplify deployment and accelerate AI initiatives.\nMoving AI from Pilot to Production – Lessons learned from enterprises working to operationalize AI while balancing speed\, scalability\, and reliability.\nOvercoming Data Gravity and Enabling AI at the Edge – Strategies for bringing AI closer to where data lives across data centers\, edge environments\, and hybrid cloud architectures.\nBalancing Innovation with Governance in an AI-Driven Enterprise – How organizations are enabling rapid AI experimentation while maintaining security\, compliance\, and responsible data governance.\nBuilding an AI-Ready Organization – How collaboration between infrastructure\, data\, and AI teams is evolving to support enterprise-scale AI initiatives.\n\n \nAgenda (in ET)\n5:30 Registration and Networking Reception \n6:00 Welcome Remarks \n6:05 Wine Tasting \n6:25 Introductory Presentation and First Course \n6:45 Moderated Industry Panel\, Q/A\, Dinner \n7:45 Dessert\, and Coffee \n8:00 Event Concludes \n5:30 \nRegistration & Networking Reception \n6:00 \nWelcome Remarks \n6:05 \nWine Tasting \n6:25 \nIntroductory Presentation and First Course \n6:45 \nModerated Industry Panel\, Q/A\, Dinner \n7:45 \nDessert\, and Coffee \n8:00 \nEvent Concludes \nWho’s Attending\nAn invitation-only group of enterprise technology\, infrastructure\, data science\, ML/AI\, and innovation leaders from major companies in the Boston metro area. \nObjectives\n\nGain actionable insights from industry experts on how to operationalize AI across the enterprise.\nExchange ideas with peers facing similar challenges and uncover innovative solutions.\nEnjoy an exquisite\, private dining experience that sets the stage for meaningful networking and collaboration.\n\nAbout the Venue\nDavio’s Seaport\, Boston\n26 Fan Pier Blvd\, Boston\, MA 02210 \nDavio’s Northern Italian Steakhouse located in the Seaport features handmade pasta\, perfectly cooked steaks and fresh seafood\, expertly prepared using the finest ingredients. The white tablecloths of our spacious and elegant dining room serve as the perfect stage for Davio’s signature prime aged steaks\, seasonal cocktails and much more. \nwww.daviosseaport.com \n  \n  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \nReserve Your Spot Here\nSponsors\n \nUnlock your boldest ambitions with HPE\, your essential partner for the AI era. HPE uses the power of AI\, cloud\, and networking to help you move faster\, work smarter\, and achieve more. With deep expertise and bold ingenuity\, we empower organizations to turn data into foresight\, elevate performance\, and drive real-world impact—at scale. Rooted in decades of innovation\, we focus on helping companies adapt\, grow\, lead\, and challenge the limits of what’s possible. www.hpe.com \n \nOur Story \nNVIDIA is a full‑stack\, accelerated computing company that delivers the AI infrastructure and software powering the world’s most demanding enterprises\, from cloud to data center to factory floor. We combine industry‑leading GPUs\, high‑performance networking\, and optimized software into integrated platforms that enable you to build\, deploy\, and scale generative AI\, digital twins\, and advanced analytics with unmatched performance and efficiency. As the engine behind many of the world’s largest clouds and AI initiatives\, NVIDIA helps organizations transform their data into a competitive advantage\, modernize their core systems\, and accelerate innovation while reducing total cost of ownership and time to value. \nOrganizer\n \nBusiness Development Institute (BDI) is an award-winning event marketing agency specializing in producing invitation-only\, thought leadership driven\, custom events on the most impactful topics. BDI’s programs create an interactive peer learning experience while providing a rare networking opportunity for like-minded leaders. Learn more at bdionline.com. URL:https://bdionline.com/event/050526/ LOCATION:Davio’s Boston Seaport\, 26 Fan Pier Boulevard\, Boston\, MA\, 02210\, United States CATEGORIES:Event Calendar,No Header ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://bdionline.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/BOSTON-.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260514T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260514T200000 DTSTAMP:20260409T130346 CREATED:20260318T192503Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260401T172124Z UID:120957-1778779800-1778788800@bdionline.com SUMMARY:Operationalizing AI at Scale: Moving Enterprise AI from Pilot to Production DESCRIPTION:Operationalizing AI at Scale: Moving Enterprise AI from Pilot to Production\nOperationalizing AI at Scale: Moving Enterprise AI from Pilot to Production\nDinner & Wine Tasting @ Aqimero\, Philadelphia\nThursday\, May 14th\n@ 5:30 – 8:00 ET\nDinner & Wine Tasting @ Aqimero\, Philadelphia\nThursday\, May 14th\n@ 5:30 – 8:00 ET\n \n \n \n RSVP\n \nJoin us to gain fresh perspectives\, build valuable connections\, and leave inspired to lead your organization into the future of enterprise AI\n \n \n RSVP\n \nModerator & Panel\n\n TBA \n HPE\n \n \n LinkedIn \n\n TBA \n NVIDIA\n \n \n LinkedIn \n\n Kulbir Jawanda \n The Campbell’s Company \n\n Director – Enterprise Platforms \n \n \n LinkedIn \n\n TBA \n \n \n \n LinkedIn \nAbout the Content\nHPE and NVIDIA invite you to join a private executive dinner and panel discussion exploring how leading organizations are moving AI from pilots to production. \nAs AI becomes embedded in core business processes\, enterprises are facing new challenges around scale\, governance\, and infrastructure readiness. Many organizations are discovering that operationalizing AI requires more than powerful models and data. It also requires the right infrastructure\, platforms\, and organizational alignment to support AI reliably across the enterprise. \nDuring this peer-driven discussion\, senior leaders across IT infrastructure\, cloud\, architecture\, data\, and AI will share perspectives on how their organizations are enabling scalable and secure AI adoption across data center\, cloud\, and edge environments. The conversation will also touch on AI Factory solutions co-developed with NVIDIA\, which are a part of the NVIDIA AI Computing by HPE portfolio. \nJoin fellow enterprise technology leaders for an evening of peer learning\, meaningful networking\, and a private dinner and wine tasting in an intimate setting at one of the city’s top restaurants. \n \n \n \nDiscussion Topics\n\nModernizing AI Infrastructure Without Owning It – Such as HPE Private Cloud AI\, co-developed with NVIDIA as part of the NVIDIA AI Computing by HPE portfolio.\nHow Organizations are Deploying Modern AI Infrastructure Platforms – That simplify deployment and accelerate AI initiatives.\nMoving AI from Pilot to Production – Lessons learned from enterprises working to operationalize AI while balancing speed\, scalability\, and reliability.\nOvercoming Data Gravity and Enabling AI at the Edge – Strategies for bringing AI closer to where data lives across data centers\, edge environments\, and hybrid cloud architectures.\nBalancing Innovation with Governance in an AI-Driven Enterprise – How organizations are enabling rapid AI experimentation while maintaining security\, compliance\, and responsible data governance.\nBuilding an AI-Ready Organization – How collaboration between infrastructure\, data\, and AI teams is evolving to support enterprise-scale AI initiatives.\n\n \nAgenda (in ET)\n5:30 Registration and Networking Reception \n6:00 Welcome Remarks \n6:05 Wine Tasting \n6:25 Introductory Presentation and First Course \n6:45 Moderated Industry Panel\, Q/A\, Dinner \n7:45 Dessert\, and Coffee \n8:00 Event Concludes \n5:30 \nRegistration & Networking Reception \n6:00 \nWelcome Remarks \n6:05 \nWine Tasting \n6:25 \nIntroductory Presentation and First Course \n6:45 \nModerated Industry Panel\, Q/A\, Dinner \n7:45 \nDessert\, and Coffee \n8:00 \nEvent Concludes \nWho’s Attending\nAn invitation-only group of enterprise technology\, infrastructure\, data science\, ML/AI\, and innovation leaders from major companies in the Philadelphia metro area. \nObjectives\n\nGain actionable insights from industry experts on how to operationalize AI across the enterprise.\nExchange ideas with peers facing similar challenges and uncover innovative solutions.\nEnjoy an exquisite\, private dining experience that sets the stage for meaningful networking and collaboration.\n\nAbout the Venue\nAqimero\, Philadelphia\n10 Avenue of the Arts\, Philadelphia\, PA 19102 \nSituated in the lobby of The Ritz-Carlton Philadelphia\, Aqimero restaurant offers the chance to unwind while savoring vibrant Latin flavors. Expect nothing short of excellence from acclaimed chef and Aqimero restaurateur Richard Sandoval. Our kitchen features Latin inspired notes that enhance the tastes of an eclectic menu\, while a stunning atmosphere encourages guest-to-guest connections over shareable plates and carefully crafted cocktails. It is our pleasure to serve residents and visitors alike in a relaxed setting where memorable dishes are expertly executed and stylishly served. \nwww.aqimero.com \n  \n\n\n\n\n\n \n \nReserve Your Spot Here\nSponsors\n \nUnlock your boldest ambitions with HPE\, your essential partner for the AI era. HPE uses the power of AI\, cloud\, and networking to help you move faster\, work smarter\, and achieve more. With deep expertise and bold ingenuity\, we empower organizations to turn data into foresight\, elevate performance\, and drive real-world impact—at scale. Rooted in decades of innovation\, we focus on helping companies adapt\, grow\, lead\, and challenge the limits of what’s possible. www.hpe.com \n \nOur Story \nNVIDIA is a full‑stack\, accelerated computing company that delivers the AI infrastructure and software powering the world’s most demanding enterprises\, from cloud to data center to factory floor. We combine industry‑leading GPUs\, high‑performance networking\, and optimized software into integrated platforms that enable you to build\, deploy\, and scale generative AI\, digital twins\, and advanced analytics with unmatched performance and efficiency. As the engine behind many of the world’s largest clouds and AI initiatives\, NVIDIA helps organizations transform their data into a competitive advantage\, modernize their core systems\, and accelerate innovation while reducing total cost of ownership and time to value. \nOrganizer\n \nBusiness Development Institute (BDI) is an award-winning event marketing agency specializing in producing invitation-only\, thought leadership driven\, custom events on the most impactful topics. BDI’s programs create an interactive peer learning experience while providing a rare networking opportunity for like-minded leaders. Learn more at bdionline.com. URL:https://bdionline.com/event/051426/ LOCATION:Aqimero\, 10 Ave Of The Arts\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19102\, United States CATEGORIES:Event Calendar,No Header ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://bdionline.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/hpe-nvidia-philly.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260519T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260519T140000 DTSTAMP:20260409T130346 CREATED:20260330T195659Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260408T200426Z UID:121176-1779192000-1779199200@bdionline.com SUMMARY:Managing Risk Beyond the Traditional Perimeter: Building Consistent Controls Across Physical and Digital Environments DESCRIPTION:Managing Risk Beyond the Traditional Perimeter: Building Consistent Controls Across Physical and Digital Environments\nManaging Risk Beyond the Traditional Perimeter: Building Consistent Controls Across Physical and Digital Environments\nLunch @ Noa\, Minneapolis\nTuesday\, May 19th\n@ 12:00 – 2:00 CT\nLunch @ Noa\, Minneapolis\nTuesday\, May 19th\n@ 12:00 – 2:00 CT\n \n \n \n RSVP\n \nJoin us for an invitation-only executive luncheon to explore how leading organizations are eliminating blind spots\, automating oversight\, and strengthening their overall risk posture across complex environments.\n \n \n RSVP\n \nModerator & Panel\n\n Matt Tverberg \n Envoy \n\n Manager\, Enterprise Customer Success \n \n \n LinkedIn \n\n Derek Tannahill \n Quisitive \n\n Vice President of Security \n \n \n LinkedIn \n\n TBA \n \n \n \n LinkedIn \n\n TBA \n \n \n \n LinkedIn \nAbout the Content\nRisk today shows up in more places than just compliance checklists.  A single oversight—an unvetted visitor\, an unmonitored door\, or an incomplete log—can lead to breaches\, shutdowns\, reputational damage\, or even safety incidents. As global regulations tighten and organizational footprints expand\, leaders must manage security\, safety\, and compliance with unprecedented precision. \nThis invitation-only executive luncheon brings together security\, facilities \, and compliance executives to explore how leading organizations are breaking down silos\, automating oversight\, and strengthening their risk posture across complex environments. Through peer-driven discussion and real-world examples\, we’ll examine how to eliminate blind spots\, improve defensibility\, and build inspection-ready systems that protect people\, property\, and operations. \n \n \n \nDiscussion Topics\n\nThe Expanding Definition of Risk: Where physical security\, regulatory compliance\, and workforce safety now intersect—and how organizations are redefining responsibility across teams.\nClosing the Visibility Gap: How distributed sites and hybrid operations create blind spots—and what leading companies are doing to gain real-time oversight across people\, places\, and activity.\nHuman Error\, Automation\, and Accountability: Reducing manual processes without losing control—how standardization and smart systems are helping teams stay compliant at scale.\nAudit-Proofing Your Operations: Building defensible records and transparent processes that satisfy both regulators and internal risk officers before incidents occur.\nCulture of Safety and Security: Turning compliance from a checklist into a mindset—how leadership and communication can embed risk awareness throughout the organization.\n\n \nAgenda (in CT)\n12:00 Registration and Networking Reception \n12:15 Introduction of all Participants \n12:30 Moderated Panel\, Audience Q/A & Lunch is Served \n1:15\nInteractive Peer-to-Peer Roundtable Discussion\n \n12:00 \nRegistration & Networking Reception \n12:15 \nIntroduction of all Participants \n12:30 \nModerated Panel\, Audience Q/A & Lunch is Served \n1:15 \nInteractive Peer-to-Peer Roundtable Discussion \nWho’s Attending\nAn invitation-only group of Physical Security\, Information Security\, Operations\, Facilities\, Compliance\, and EHS leaders from companies in the Minneapolis metro area. \nObjectives\n\nGain actionable insights on strengthening organizational resilience and improving operational clarity.\nExchange ideas with peers navigating similar challenges and explore new ways to solve them.\nDiscover emerging trends and best practices shaping modern risk and oversight strategies.\nEnjoy an intimate\, private dining experience designed for meaningful networking and collaboration.\n\nAbout the Venue\nNoa\, Minneapolis\n77 S 7th St\, Minneapolis\, MN 55402 \nLocated in the iconic IDS Center in downtown Minneapolis\, noa is a California-inspired eatery\, serving chef-crafted fare and signature cocktails in an inviting and spacious atmosphere. Noa boasts earthy tones throughout and is flooded with natural light and greenery\, exuding warmth and energy for guests year-round. \nnoa.com \n  \n\n\n\n\n \n \nReserve Your Spot Here\nSponsor\n \nEnvoy empowers over 16\,000 workplaces and properties around the globe to redefine how their workplaces run. We connect people\, spaces\, and data in one seamlessly integrated workplace platform\, providing a single solution to manage every aspect of any facility\, anywhere. Companies of all sizes can deliver unrivaled employee and visitor experiences to optimize working together in-person. By capturing data and space usage across multiple sources\, we help customers make informed workplace resourcing and investment decisions–all while supporting the requirements of operating a secure\, safe and fully compliant workplace. We power the places where people work best together. \nOrganizer\n \nBusiness Development Institute (BDI) is an award-winning event marketing agency specializing in producing invitation-only\, thought leadership driven\, custom events on the most impactful topics. BDI’s programs create an interactive peer learning experience while providing a rare networking opportunity for like-minded leaders. Learn more at bdionline.com. URL:https://bdionline.com/event/051926/ LOCATION:Noa\, 77 S 7th St\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55402\, United States CATEGORIES:Event Calendar,No Header ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://bdionline.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Envoy-Minnepolis.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260520T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260520T170000 DTSTAMP:20260409T130346 CREATED:20260319T172049Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260406T163750Z UID:120978-1779264000-1779296400@bdionline.com SUMMARY:Operationalizing AI at Scale: Moving Enterprise AI from Pilot to Production DESCRIPTION:Operationalizing AI at Scale: Moving Enterprise AI from Pilot to Production\nOperationalizing AI at Scale: Moving Enterprise AI from Pilot to Production\nDinner & Wine Tasting @ Harry Caray’s\, Chicago\nWednesday\, May 20th\n@ 5:30 – 8:00 CT\nDinner & Wine Tasting @ Harry Caray’s\, Chicago\nWednesday\, May 20th\n@ 5:30 – 8:00 CT\n \n \n \n RSVP\n \nJoin us to gain fresh perspectives\, build valuable connections\, and leave inspired to lead your organization into the future of enterprise AI\n \n \n RSVP\n \nModerator & Panel\n\n TBA \n HPE\n \n \n LinkedIn \n\n Cheng Qian \n IQVIA \n\n Director\, Agentic AI \n \n \n LinkedIn \n\n Asad Qureshi \n Northern Trust \n\n Principal | Compute Platform\, Automation\, Artificial intelligence and Operations \n \n \n LinkedIn \n\n Rohan Raghuwanshi \n Capital One \n\n Senior Software Engineering Manager \n \n \n LinkedIn \n\n Athar Waqas \n Electronic Arts (EA) \n\n Director Enterprise Architecture \n \n \n LinkedIn \nAbout the Content\nHPE and NVIDIA invite you to join a private executive dinner and panel discussion exploring how leading organizations are moving AI from pilots to production. \nAs AI becomes embedded in core business processes\, enterprises are facing new challenges around scale\, governance\, and infrastructure readiness. Many organizations are discovering that operationalizing AI requires more than powerful models and data. It also requires the right infrastructure\, platforms\, and organizational alignment to support AI reliably across the enterprise. \nDuring this peer-driven discussion\, senior leaders across IT infrastructure\, cloud\, architecture\, data\, and AI will share perspectives on how their organizations are enabling scalable and secure AI adoption across data center\, cloud\, and edge environments. The conversation will also touch on AI Factory solutions co-developed with NVIDIA\, which are a part of the NVIDIA AI Computing by HPE portfolio. \nJoin fellow enterprise technology leaders for an evening of peer learning\, meaningful networking\, and a private dinner and wine tasting in an intimate setting at one of the city’s top restaurants. \n \n \n \nDiscussion Topics\n\nModernizing AI Infrastructure Without Owning It – Such as HPE Private Cloud AI\, co-developed with NVIDIA as part of the NVIDIA AI Computing by HPE portfolio.\nHow Organizations are Deploying Modern AI Infrastructure Platforms – That simplify deployment and accelerate AI initiatives.\nMoving AI from Pilot to Production – Lessons learned from enterprises working to operationalize AI while balancing speed\, scalability\, and reliability.\nOvercoming Data Gravity and Enabling AI at the Edge – Strategies for bringing AI closer to where data lives across data centers\, edge environments\, and hybrid cloud architectures.\nBalancing Innovation with Governance in an AI-Driven Enterprise – How organizations are enabling rapid AI experimentation while maintaining security\, compliance\, and responsible data governance.\nBuilding an AI-Ready Organization – How collaboration between infrastructure\, data\, and AI teams is evolving to support enterprise-scale AI initiatives.\n\n \nAgenda (in CT)\n5:30 Registration and Networking Reception \n6:00 Welcome Remarks \n6:05 Wine Tasting \n6:25 Introductory Presentation and First Course \n6:45 Moderated Industry Panel\, Q/A\, Dinner \n7:45 Dessert\, and Coffee \n8:00 Event Concludes \n5:30 \nRegistration & Networking Reception \n6:00 \nWelcome Remarks \n6:05 \nWine Tasting \n6:25 \nIntroductory Presentation and First Course \n6:45 \nModerated Industry Panel\, Q/A\, Dinner \n7:45 \nDessert\, and Coffee \n8:00 \nEvent Concludes \nWho’s Attending\nAn invitation-only group of enterprise technology\, infrastructure\, data science\, ML/AI\, and innovation leaders from major companies in the Chicago metro area. \nObjectives\n\nGain actionable insights from industry experts on how to operationalize AI across the enterprise.\nExchange ideas with peers facing similar challenges and uncover innovative solutions.\nEnjoy an exquisite\, private dining experience that sets the stage for meaningful networking and collaboration.\n\nAbout the Venue\nHarry Caray’s Italian Steakhouse\, Chicago\n33 W Kinzie St\, Chicago\, IL 60654 \nNamed “Best Steakhouse in Chicago” by the Chicago Tribune Dining Poll\, Best of Citysearch Poll and Metromix on CLTV\, Harry Caray’s serves the finest prime\, aged steaks\, chops and Italian favorites. The sophisticated\, high energy restaurant pays tribute to the beloved Chicago Cubs sportscaster for whom the restaurant is named. \nwww.harrycarays.com \n  \n\n\n\n\n\n \n \nReserve Your Spot Here\nSponsors\n \nUnlock your boldest ambitions with HPE\, your essential partner for the AI era. HPE uses the power of AI\, cloud\, and networking to help you move faster\, work smarter\, and achieve more. With deep expertise and bold ingenuity\, we empower organizations to turn data into foresight\, elevate performance\, and drive real-world impact—at scale. Rooted in decades of innovation\, we focus on helping companies adapt\, grow\, lead\, and challenge the limits of what’s possible. www.hpe.com \n \nOur Story \nNVIDIA is a full‑stack\, accelerated computing company that delivers the AI infrastructure and software powering the world’s most demanding enterprises\, from cloud to data center to factory floor. We combine industry‑leading GPUs\, high‑performance networking\, and optimized software into integrated platforms that enable you to build\, deploy\, and scale generative AI\, digital twins\, and advanced analytics with unmatched performance and efficiency. As the engine behind many of the world’s largest clouds and AI initiatives\, NVIDIA helps organizations transform their data into a competitive advantage\, modernize their core systems\, and accelerate innovation while reducing total cost of ownership and time to value. \nOrganizer\n \nBusiness Development Institute (BDI) is an award-winning event marketing agency specializing in producing invitation-only\, thought leadership driven\, custom events on the most impactful topics. BDI’s programs create an interactive peer learning experience while providing a rare networking opportunity for like-minded leaders. Learn more at bdionline.com. URL:https://bdionline.com/event/052026/ LOCATION:Harry Caray’s\, 33 W. KINZIE STREET\, CHICAGO\, IL\, 60654\, United States CATEGORIES:Event Calendar,No Header ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://bdionline.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/hpe-nvidia-chicago2.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260602T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260602T140000 DTSTAMP:20260409T130346 CREATED:20260320T182535Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260324T202935Z UID:121008-1780401600-1780408800@bdionline.com SUMMARY:Ignoring Culture in the Age of AI: The Hidden Cost During Times of Uncertainty DESCRIPTION:Ignoring Culture in the Age of AI: The Hidden Cost During Times of Uncertainty\nIgnoring Culture in the Age of AI: The Hidden Cost During Times of Uncertainty\nLunch @ Remington’s\, Chicago\nTuesday\, June 2nd\n@ 12:00 – 2:00 CT\nLunch @ Remington’s\, Chicago\nTuesday\, June 2nd\n@ 12:00 – 2:00 CT\n \n \n \n RSVP\n \nJoin us to discuss how organizations can prepare for AI-driven change by strengthening foresight\, leadership alignment\, and decision-making.\n \n \n RSVP\n \nModerator & Panel\n Culture Amp\n \n \n LinkedIn \n \n \n \n LinkedIn \n \n \n \n LinkedIn \n \n \n \n LinkedIn \nAbout the Content\nIn high-stakes moments\, leaders don’t fail because they lack data. They fail because they lack visibility into the signals that matter most. \nAs economic pressure rises and AI accelerates change\, decisions are happening faster\, with less margin for error. Yet many organizations are cutting back on the very insights that help leaders detect early warning signs\, align teams\, and execute with confidence. \nThis private\, peer-to-peer discussion explores why culture and people insights have become critical decision infrastructure. We’ll unpack how leading organizations use engagement signals\, performance data\, and leadership insights to avoid blind spots\, strengthen decision-making\, and navigate uncertainty with precision. \nJoin a curated group of senior HR and business leaders for an intimate lunch experience designed for candid conversation\, shared challenges\, and practical strategies you can take back to your organization immediately. \n \n \n \nDiscussion Topics\n\n The Hidden Cost of Ignoring Culture Why leadership visibility\, engagement signals\, and employee experience often become the biggest blind spots when organizations face budget pressure or rapid change.\n\n AI and the Future of People Insights How AI is transforming engagement\, performance\, and feedback data into real-time signals leaders can use to make smarter organizational decisions.\n\n Detecting Risk Before It Becomes a Crisis Using engagement trends\, leadership feedback\, and performance signals to identify early warning indicators around retention\, burnout\, and team misalignment.\n\n\n\n Supporting Leaders in High-Pressure Environments How organizations are equipping managers with the insights\, coaching\, and tools they need to lead effectively during periods of volatility.\n\nMaking Defensible Talent Decisions with Data How HR and business leaders can combine culture intelligence and AI-driven insights to support fair\, transparent\, and evidence-based workforce decisions.\n\n\n \nAgenda (in CT)\n12:00 Registration and Networking Reception \n12:15 Introduction of all Participants \n12:30 Moderated Panel\, Audience Q/A & Lunch is Served \n1:15\nInteractive Peer-to-Peer Roundtable Discussion\n \n2:00\nEvent Concludes\n \n12:00 \nRegistration & Networking Reception \n12:15 \nIntroduction of all Participants \n12:30 \nModerated Panel\, Audience Q/A & Lunch is Served \n1:15 \nInteractive Peer-to-Peer Roundtable Discussion \n2:00 \nEvent Concludes \nWho’s Attending\nCHROs\, Chief People Officers\, VP and Director-level HR and People leaders\, People Analytics leaders\, and senior IT and Finance leaders involved in workforce strategy\, technology investment\, data governance\, and organizational performance at any stage of the AI journey. \nObjectives\n\nGain actionable insights on strengthening organizational resilience and improving operational clarity.\nExchange ideas with peers navigating similar challenges and explore new ways to solve them.\nDiscover emerging trends and best practices shaping modern risk and oversight strategies.\nEnjoy an intimate\, private dining experience designed for meaningful networking and collaboration.\n\nAbout the Venue\nRemington’s Chicago\n20 N Michigan Ave\, Chicago\, IL 60602 \nRemington’s\, the classic American grill in the heart of downtown Chicago\, is located just steps from Millennium Park and directly across from Cloud Gate\, famously known as “The Bean.” Blending an inviting atmosphere with warm Midwest hospitality\, Remington’s delivers a standout dining experience in one of the city’s most iconic locations. As part of the Chicago-based 4 Star Restaurant Group\, founded in 2003\, Remington’s carries forward a mission of creating welcoming neighborhood destinations that serve as lasting cornerstones of their communities. \nremingtonschicago.com/ \n  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \nReserve Your Spot Here\nSponsor\n \nCulture Amp revolutionizes how over 25 million employees across 6\,500 companies create a better world of work. As the global platform leader for employee experience\, Culture Amp empowers companies of all sizes and industries to transform employee engagement\, develop high-performing teams\, and retain talent via cutting-edge research\, powerful technology\, and the largest employee dataset in the world. The most innovative companies across the globe\, such as Salesforce\, PwC\, KIND\, SoulCycle\, and BigCommerce depend on Culture Amp every day. \nCulture Amp is backed by 10 years of innovation\, leading venture capital funds\, and offices in the U.S.\, U.K.\, and Australia. Culture Amp was recognized as one of the world’s top private cloud companies by Forbes and one of the most innovative workplace companies by Fast Company. \nLearn more about how Culture Amp can help you create a better world of work at cultureamp.com \nOrganizer\n \nBusiness Development Institute (BDI) is an award-winning event marketing agency specializing in producing invitation-only\, thought leadership driven\, custom events on the most impactful topics. BDI’s programs create an interactive peer learning experience while providing a rare networking opportunity for like-minded leaders. Learn more at bdionline.com. URL:https://bdionline.com/event/060226/ LOCATION:Remington’s\, 20 N Michigan Ave\,\, Chicago\, IL\, 60602\, United States CATEGORIES:Event Calendar,No Header ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://bdionline.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Untitled-1-20-03-2026-20-31-43.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260603T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260603T200000 DTSTAMP:20260409T130346 CREATED:20260325T193949Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260402T211440Z UID:121062-1780507800-1780516800@bdionline.com SUMMARY:Managing Risk Beyond the Traditional Perimeter: Building Consistent Controls Across Physical and Digital Environments DESCRIPTION:Managing Risk Beyond the Traditional Perimeter: Building Consistent Controls Across Physical and Digital Environments\nManaging Risk Beyond the Traditional Perimeter: Building Consistent Controls Across Physical and Digital Environments\nDinner & Wine Tasting @ Davio’s Back Bay\, Boston\nWednesday\, June 3rd\n@ 5:30 – 8:00 ET\nDinner & Wine Tasting @ Davio’s Back Bay\, Boston\nWednesday\, June 3rd\n@ 5:30 – 8:00 ET\n \n \n \n RSVP\n \nJoin us for an invitation-only executive dinner where leaders exchange practical strategies to unify physical and digital security\, achieve real-time visibility\, and elevate risk management into a true strategic advantage at the board level.\n \n \n RSVP\n \nModerator & Panel\n\n TBA \n Envoy\n \n \n LinkedIn \n\n TBA \n \n \n \n LinkedIn \n\n TBA \n \n \n \n LinkedIn \n\n TBA \n \n \n \n LinkedIn \nAbout the Content\nRisk is no longer siloed. Gaps across physical security\, cybersecurity\, and compliance directly impact business continuity\, regulatory exposure\, and board-level risk reporting. \nAs organizations scale across distributed locations\, support hybrid work\, and operate across fragmented systems\, leaders are challenged to move beyond reactive controls toward integrated\, real-time risk visibility across physical and digital environments. \nThis invitation-only executive program convenes CIOs\, CISOs\, and senior technology leaders for a candid discussion on how leading organizations are: \nUnifying physical and digital security signals into a single operational view \nReducing risk exposure through enterprise security workflows \nStrengthening audit readiness while improving operational efficiency \nThrough peer exchange and off-the-record dialogue\, attendees will gain practical strategies to align cross-functional stakeholders\, modernize risk management approaches\, and elevate security from a cost center to a strategic business enabler. \nHosted in a private dining setting designed for meaningful conversation\, this experience offers the opportunity to build trusted connections with peers navigating similar challenges. \n \n \n \n \nDiscussion Topics\n\nFrom Siloed Functions to Enterprise Risk Ownership: How CIOs and CISOs are redefining ownership across Physical Security\, IT\, and Compliance—and building governance models that support a unified risk strategy.\nAchieving Real-Time Risk Visibility Across the Organization: Strategies for consolidating fragmented systems and signals into a single source of truth—and what “full visibility” actually looks like in practice.\nManaging Risk Beyond the Traditional Perimeter: How organizations are addressing growing exposure from visitors\, contractors\, and hybrid employees—and building consistent controls across physical and digital environments..\nDesigning Audit-Ready Systems by Default: Moving from reactive audit preparation to continuous compliance: how leading organizations are building defensible\, always-ready systems.\nElevating Risk to a Strategic Business Conversation: Reducing the places that risk can hide can prevent million-dollar problems\, but it’s important to be able to communicate that in business terms and bring board-level clarity to all safety and security decision makers.\n\n \nAgenda (in ET)\n5:30 Registration and Networking Reception \n6:00 Welcome Remarks \n6:05 Wine Tasting \n6:30\nFirst Course & Networking\n \n7:00\nModerated Industry Panel\, Q/A\, Dinner\, Dessert\, and Coffees\n \n8:00\nEvent Concludes\n \n5:30 \nRegistration & Networking Reception \n6:00 \nWelcome Remarks \n6:05 \nWine Tasting \n6:30 \nFirst Course & Networking \n7:00 \nModerated Industry Panel\, Q/A\, Dinner\, Dessert\, and Coffees \n8:00 \nEvent Concludes \nWho’s Attending\nAn invitation-only group of Physical Security\, Information Security\, Operations\, Facilities\, Compliance\, and EHS leaders from companies in the Boston metro area. \nObjectives\n\nGain practical insight from peers and practitioners on how enterprises are unifying physical and digital security to create consistent controls across increasingly distributed environments.\nExchange perspectives with security and technology leaders on achieving real-time risk visibility\, strengthening audit readiness\, and reducing exposure through integrated security workflows.\nParticipate in a focused\, peer-to-peer discussion over a private dining experience designed to encourage candid dialogue and meaningful professional connections.\n\nAbout the Venue\nDavio’s Northern Italian Steakhouse\, Back Bay\n75 Arlington St\, Boston\, MA 02116 \nBoston\, MA is where Davio’s was born. And\, in essence\, re-born. Once on Newbury Street\, in Brookline\, and in Cambridge\, Davio’s now resides in Park Square (in Boston’s Back Bay) and serves as an elegant oasis from the hustle and bustle just outside our doors. Stop in and have a drink after work in our welcoming lounge. The white table cloths of our spacious\, relaxed dining room serve as the perfect stage for Davio’s signature Northern Italian steaks\, veal chops\, and handmade pasta creations. Additional theatrical flair is provided by our lively\, open kitchen layout. Attention to detail and attentiveness to your needs is evident in everything we do. \nDavios.com \n  \n\n\n\n\n \n \nReserve Your Spot Here\nSponsor\n \nEnvoy empowers over 16\,000 workplaces and properties around the globe to redefine how their workplaces run. We connect people\, spaces\, and data in one seamlessly integrated workplace platform\, providing a single solution to manage every aspect of any facility\, anywhere. Companies of all sizes can deliver unrivaled employee and visitor experiences to optimize working together in-person. By capturing data and space usage across multiple sources\, we help customers make informed workplace resourcing and investment decisions–all while supporting the requirements of operating a secure\, safe and fully compliant workplace. We power the places where people work best together. \nOrganizer\n \nBusiness Development Institute (BDI) is an award-winning event marketing agency specializing in producing invitation-only\, thought leadership driven\, custom events on the most impactful topics. BDI’s programs create an interactive peer learning experience while providing a rare networking opportunity for like-minded leaders. Learn more at bdionline.com. URL:https://bdionline.com/event/060326/ LOCATION:Davios Back Bay\, 75 Arlington Street\, Boston\, MA\, 02116\, United States CATEGORIES:Event Calendar,No Header ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://bdionline.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/envoy-boston.png END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR