About the Event
Our first event of 2026 goes deep into Artificial Intelligence in the enterprise, exploring how organizations are evaluating, adopting, and governing AI at scale.
From governance and data security to legacy system modernization, AI is transforming every corner of the enterprise. This special Jax Tech session brings together leading local experts for a deep dive into how businesses are using AI responsibly, strategically, and successfully.
Whether you’re a tech leader, product manager, engineer, or simply curious about how AI is changing enterprise operations, this event will unpack real-world challenges, frameworks, and success stories from those leading the transformation.
Key Highlights
- Understand AI Governance: Learn practical frameworks for balancing innovation with compliance, data protection, and model selection from an AI Governance Chair.
- Overcome Legacy Hurdles: Get insights into the foundational data principles and readiness frameworks required to introduce AI into complex, legacy enterprise environments successfully.
- Avoid Pilot Failure: Discover the major reasons why 95% of self-managed Enterprise AI pilots fail and what changes in data, strategy, and operations are needed to succeed.
- Rooftop Networking Party: After the sessions, join us for a high-energy rooftop party with great food, drinks, and networking, featuring DJ Castronaut.
Speakers
- Benjamin Wasson - Director of AI Product Management & AI Governance Chair, SS&C Advent
- Anthony Colichio - Senior Value Engineer, Reltio
- Philip S. O'Donnell - Principal, Eloquent Analytics, Fmr Head of Data and AI Platforms at The Adecco Group
Full Agenda
- 5:30 - 6:45 PM: Networking Happy Hour
- 6:45 - 8:00 PM: Speaker Sessions + Q&A
- 8:00 - 10:00 PM: Food, conversations, networking, and rooftop DJ
Why Attend?
Go beyond the buzzword hype and receive concrete, applicable strategies for governing and scaling AI within a large enterprise. This event offers a unique chance to hear directly from Jacksonville-based leaders successfully implementing AI in finance, data management, and global organizations, providing actionable takeaways you can apply immediately to your work. Plus, you’ll connect with hundreds of local peers, technologists, and decision-makers in a vibrant, unmatched networking atmosphere, complete with a high-energy rooftop party.
