PANEL DISCUSSION: THE EMERGING TECHNOLOGY LANDSCAPE - WHAT TO ADOPT & AVOID AND HOW TO PREPARE FOR THE NEXT WAVE OF COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGE

The pace of technological change is accelerating - and so are the stakes. From AI-driven automation and quantum computing to synthetic data, spatial computing, and next-gen cybersecurity, a new class of emerging technologies is beginning to reshape industries, business models, and workforce expectations. But with opportunity comes uncertainty - which technologies matter most? What will they cost to adopt and integrate? What risks are involved - and are you building the right talent pipeline to keep up?

This event will explore how senior-level technology leaders can anticipate disruption, assess investment strategies, and build readiness now - rather than play catch-up later. With a practical lens on risk, cost, talent, and competitive positioning, we’ll dive into how to spot signal from noise and create a tech-forward roadmap that balances innovation with business reality.

Topics of discussion include, yet will not be limited to:

• A clear-eyed look at the technologies that are shaping the future - and the ones that are more hype than value
• How to assess investment readiness, adoption timelines, and the real price of being early vs. being late
• What roles, skills, and capabilities you'll need to stay competitive in the next 1 - 3 years

Deji Adedayo, Intelligent Automation & Product Owner - North America, GORDON FOOD SERVICE

Pabitra Saikia, Vice President & Senior Change Delivery Lead, TRUIST

Poornakala Sethuraman, Ph.D, Vice President, Data Science, BANK OF AMERICA

Duffie Brunson, Research Sabbatical & Director, Enterprise Data Oversight, FANNIE MAE

Moderator/Speaker: Steve Palomino, Managing Partner, PALSCOTT CONSULTING