Event Details

Date/Time
Date(s) - 04/09/2024
7:00 am - 12:30 pm

Location
University of Wisconsin Oshkosh Culver Family Welcome Center

Presented by:

We are excited to bring the Fox Valley Region an incredible conference packed full of all things Artificial Intelligence. Whether you are an industry expert, a seasoned professional, an avid enthusiast, or completely new to A.I., our conference is the ultimate gathering for anyone fascinated by the transformative power of this technology. You will hear from national and local experts in a variety of different fields on how to utilize A.I. safely and effectively as well as how the technology is being used throughout the world. We are extremely thankful for all of our sponsors for helping make the 9th Amplify Annual Conference a reality. Check them out more on our “sponsors” tab! 

Your Keynote Presenter:

Christina ‘CK’ Kerley | Keynote Speaker, Corporate Trainer, University Instructor  –  A tech forerunner for 25 years, Christina Kerley—known simply as “CK”—has captivated audiences at scores of Fortune 500s, reskilled thousands of executives, and been a faculty member at Rutgers Business School for over a decade. Renowned for her boundless energy and relentless reinvention, she has headlined at Verizon, Microsoft, Amazon, Johnson & Johnson, Nestle, ADP, Best Buy, TEDx, The United Nations, and many more.

About the Keynote Presentation – Navigating the A.I. Frontier:

In this insightful session, Fortune 500 keynoter and Rutgers University educator Christina “CK” Kerley offers a comprehensive journey across this age of iconic innovation. CK will explore key A.I. trends, address common concerns, and highlight exciting opportunities.

She’ll clarify widespread AI myths, illustrate how A.I. will enhance jobs—and detail how A.I. provides us all with a digital counterpart. This session will not only cover the current and future landscape of A.I. innovation, but also offer a practical structure for integrating A.I. into daily work and life.

This speech extends beyond technology to emphasize the vital role of TALENT: showcasing how A.I. fosters a skills-centric marketplace and ignites an unprecedented reskilling revolution. As CK will emphasize, the future will be won by businesses that don’t solely focus on new technologies. . . but also on the evolving expectations of their customers.

Click here to see other presentations from CK and what else she has been up to! 

AmplifyIT 2024 Deep Dive Sessions:

1.) Mo Abuali | Director of Digital Strategy of Manufacturing, Retail, and Distribution at Wipfli

A decrease in unplanned downtime or a few percentages of scrap reduction can yield millions of dollars in savings for manufacturers. This has led manufacturing firms to embrace Digital Transformation and leverage the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) and Artificial Intelligence (AI) technologies and metrics to achieve greater efficiency and productivity on the shop floor. Does your organization have the necessary organizational and technical maturity to embark on your Industry 4.0 journey? This presentation will educate the attendees on the principles of Digital Transformation, the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) and Industry 4.0 initiative.

2.) Micki Boland | Global Architect and Cybersecurity Warrior at Checkpoint Software Technologies

Emerging technology is rapidly developing, especially OpenAI. With AI ethics, policy, and governance for Human Centered AI trailing far behind the threat, actors/groups rarely concern themselves with ethical use of technology. With the exciting advent of ChatGPT GPT-4 LLM and billions of dollars invested by Microsoft in OpenAI, cybersecurity professionals need to know about a risk based approach in adopting GAI in the organization. They also need to understand how to use GAI to defend your organization as well as the utilization of OpenAI by cyber criminals on the Dark Web to develop malicious code and launch automated campaigns. This presentation will provide you with several perspectives and walk you through how to utilize and take advantage of A.I. without inheriting the ricks involved with the technology.

3.) Deb Norton, Technology Integration Specialist and Tech Coach at the Oshkosh Area School District | Lisa Graf, Instructional Support Teacher & Tech Integrator with the Oshkosh Area School District | Dr. Jakob Iversen, IS Professor and Associate Dean of the College of Business at the University of Wisconsin Oshkosh 

AI is evolving in all fields and that does not change when it comes to the education of our students. In this session, you will hear from members of the Oshkosh Area School District and UW Oshkosh on how AI is being used to help educate our future, enhance classroom instruction and foster discussions around the benefits and challenges that AI can provide.

4.) Tim Dively | National Digital Growth Director at CLA (CliftonLarsonAllen LLP) 

This presentation will cover the latest trends and developments in the field of AI and how they are being applied in the finance industry. Join us whether you are a finance professional or simply interested in learning more about the intersection of AI and finance. you will learn about the benefits of AI in finance, including increased efficiency, accuracy, and cost savings. You will also hear real-world examples of AI in finance, including fraud detection, risk management, and customer service. In addition, the presentation will cover the challenges and limitations of AI in finance, including data privacy concerns and ethical considerations. Finally, you will learn about future trends and opportunities for AI in finance.

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Registration comes with a welcome bag, breakfast, and snacks / drinks throughout the day. Have further questions? Please contact Colan Treml, Economic Development Director and Amplify Oshkosh Manager at the Oshkosh Chamber: colan@oshkoshchamber.com