Real-World Enterprise Technology Conversations. Expanded Industry Visibility.
The IA FORUM Enterprise Tech Exchange podcast series provides members with unique opportunities to strengthen their industry visibility, expand their professional presence, share their expertise, and contribute to meaningful conversations surrounding AI, intelligent automation, technology, operational excellence, and digital & business transformation.
Hosted by globally recognized Intelligent Automation & GenAI thought leader Doug Shannon, and produced in association with the IA FORUM, the podcast series features candid, in-depth conversations with enterprise technology leaders actively driving real-world transformation initiatives within their organizations.
Each podcast episode focuses on the experiences, lessons learned, leadership perspectives, implementation strategies, and industry observations of the featured IA FORUM member guest speaker.
The monthly podcasts can be attended by IA FORUM members - yet also the public - as scheduled IA FORUM live virtual events. The podcasts are video recorded and then distributed publicly through the IA FORUM's public YouTube channel, LinkedIn networks, and other marketing channels - creating ongoing visibility and thought leadership exposure for participating member guest speakers.
Why Should Members Participate
The most successful enterprise leaders are continuously:
Strengthening their professional visibility
Expanding their industry presence
Sharing their expertise and experiences
Building credibility within their areas of focus
Developing strategic industry relationships
Creating opportunities before they need them
The IA FORUM Enterprise Tech Exchange podcast series helps make that possible.
Who Can Participate
Podcast guest speaker opportunities are available exclusively to IA FORUM members.
Potential guest speakers are evaluated based upon:
Professional Background
Subject Matter Expertise
Leadership Experience
Industry Perspectives
How the Podcast Series Delivers Member Value
Thought Leadership Visibility - Participating members gain opportunities to showcase their expertise, professional experiences, leadership perspectives, and real-world accomplishments before a broader audience of technology and business professionals.
Public Industry Exposure - Episodes are promoted and made publicly available through the IA FORUM's public YouTube channel and LinkedIn networks - and other marketing channels - providing visibility beyond the IA FORUM community itself.
Professional Branding - Guest speakers strengthen their professional profile by contributing meaningful industry insights, implementation experiences, lessons learned, and strategic perspectives to broader industry conversations.
Industry Credibility - Podcast participation creates additional opportunities for members to position themselves as experienced practitioners, transformation leaders, subject matter experts, and trusted industry voices.
Long-Term Visibility - The podcasts remain available for ongoing viewing, promotion, sharing, and discovery.
Podcast Format
Each episode features a one-on-one conversation between:
Doug Shannon, Global Intelligent Automation & GenAI Thought Leader
An IA FORUM Member guest speaker
Discussions are designed to be conversational, practical, and experience driven.
Topics of discussion include, yet are not limited to:
AI & Agentic AI
Engineering & Architecture
Data & Data Governance
IT & Technology
Intelligent Automation
Digital & Business Transformation
CoE, GBS & Shared Services
Process Improvement & Operational Excellence
More Than a Podcast
The IA FORUM Enterprise Tech Exchange podcast series is designed to create meaningful value for both member guest speakers and viewers.
For Member Guest Speakers - It provides an ongoing platform to enhance visibility, strengthen thought leadership positioning, expand industry presence, and contribute to broader technology and business discussions.
For Viewers- It provides practical insights, real-world experiences, lessons learned, and candid conversations from enterprise leaders actively driving transformation initiatives.
