July 10, 2024 | NEW YORK CITY, NY
AWS ExecLeaders at AWS Summit New York 2024 is an exclusive, in-person event at the Javits Center in New York City. The event brings business leaders and technology innovators together to explore the theme of Leadership in the new era of Generative AI. You’ll hear from those leaders who are pushing the boundaries to disrupt their organizations, and their own ways of working to innovate and thrive.
Registration for this event has reached maximum capacity and is now closed.
A New Era for Leadership – Explore, Imagine, Succeed
The rapid evolution of technologies such as generative AI continues to transform how we live, work, and function as a society. To remain successful, today’s leaders require fresh new approaches, boundless imagination, novel skill sets, and cutting-edge technologies.
To help you navigate this new era of leadership, we invite you to join your peers and leading visionaries across business, technology, and academia for an exclusive AWS ExecLeaders event at the Javits Center in New York City. You’ll hear from these visionaries about how they are taking a fresh approach to leadership, evolving new skillsets, and adopting cutting-edge technologies to capitalize on this moment of opportunity.
ExecLeaders is designed for VP and C-Suite executives who are buyers of AWS services. If you are a partner of AWS, we encourage you to register for AWS Summit New York.
Have questions? Contact us.
Why should I attend?
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Gain Actionable Generative AI Insights
Explore high-impact generative AI use cases and strategies from pioneering business leaders and technologists. Leave with a visionary action plan for operationalizing generative AI to drive growth and profitability.
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Forge Connections with Industry Innovators
Build relationships with a powerful network of forward-thinking executives, entrepreneurs, and subject matter experts. Gain fresh perspectives through peer discussions on generative AI's transformative potential.
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Equip Yourself to Lead Organizational Transformation
Learn how industry leaders successfully evolved their enterprises through innovative leadership approaches and emerging technologies like generative AI. Develop the mindset and toolkit to architect sustainable organizational change.
Event highlights
Real World Applications
Join the Keynote and Leadership sessions to gain actionable insights from AWS executives, industry experts, and peers.
Executive-Led Agenda
Hear first-hand from business and technology leaders, whose experience can inspire you in your own transformation journey.
Networking Lounge
Connect and build relationships with your peers from similar or adjacent industries at Birds of a Feather discussions during lunch and the networking reception.
Executive Briefing Quick Connects
Meet with an AWS generative AI expert to discuss the topic, new use cases, and how AWS and generative AI can drive value for your business.
Deep Dive into Generative AI
Leave with a deeper understanding of how you can implement your next Gen AI use case.
Featured speakers
Sejal Amin
Chief Technology Officer
Shutterstock
Paul Ballew
Chief Data and Analytics Officer
The National Football League
Alexis Bjorlin
Vice President and General Manager, DGX Cloud
NVIDIA
Derek Ferguson
Chief Software Officer
Fitch Group, a Hearst Company
Michael Gerstenhaber
VP Product
Anthropic
Vijay Karunamurthy
Field CTO
Scale AI
Shivani Nazereth
VP Digital Health Strategy
Myriad Genetics
Michael O'Reilly
Head of Global Data & Analytics
Ralph Lauren
Vladimir Zhukov
Head of AI/ML
Stripe
Banjot Chanana
Director, Database & Analytics
Amazon Web Services
Tom Godden
Enterprise Strategist and CXO Advisor, Former Chief Information Officer for Foundation Medicine
Amazon Web Services
Miriam McLemore
Director, Enterprise Strategy
Amazon Web Services
Carol Potts
Director, US ISV
Amazon Web Services
Dr. Matt Wood
Vice President, Generative AI
Amazon Web Services
Full agenda
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8:00 AM – 9:30 AM
Breakfast
Join us for breakfast to fuel up for the day, forge connections, and network with peers.
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9:30 AM – 10:45 AM
ExecLeaders Keynote: A New Era for Leadership: Explore, Imagine, Succeed
The rapid evolution of technologies such as generative AI, machine learning, and high performance computing are accelerating transformation, reshaping how we live, work, and function. According to Goldman Sachs, generative AI could drive an increase in global GDP of up to $7 trillion in 10 years, with a 1.5% lift in productivity. These changes and ongoing environmental, macroeconomic, and geopolitical uncertainty, require new models of leadership. Explore attributes of today’s successful leaders, who are determined to capitalize on this moment of opportunity, and understand that the right path is never predetermined, and success requires new approaches, boundless imagination, novel skill sets, and cutting-edge technologies.
Speakers:
- Sejal Amin, Chief Technology Officer, Shutterstock
- Paul Ballew, Chief Data & Analytics Officer, National Football League
- Alexis Bjorlin, Vice President and General Manager, DGX Cloud, NVIDIA
- Tom Godden, Enterprise Strategist and CXO Advisor, Former Chief Information Officer for Foundation Medicine, Amazon Web Services
- Carol Potts, Director, US ISV, Amazon Web Services
- Sejal Amin, Chief Technology Officer, Shutterstock
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10:45 AM – 11:00 AM
Networking Break
Use this time to visit the Networking Lounge to meet other executives who are exploring generative AI. Sessions to resume at 11:00 AM.
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11:00 AM – 11:45 AM
Defining and Actioning Your Next Generative AI Use Case
In this session, learn to identify possible new generative AI use cases and build an action plan or blueprint to get started.
Speakers:
- Derek Ferguson, Chief Software Officer, Fitch Group, a Hearst Company
- Shivani Nazereth, VP Digital Health Strategy, Myriad Genetics
- Michael O'Reilly, Head of Global Data & Analytics, Ralph Lauren
- Miriam McLemore, Director, Enterprise Strategy, Amazon Web Services
- Derek Ferguson, Chief Software Officer, Fitch Group, a Hearst Company
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11:45 AM – 1:30 PM
Lunch & Birds of a Feather Discussions
Experience engaging discussions over lunch with our Birds of a Feather sessions. Join fellow attendees in conversations exploring industry-specific topics to generative AI. These tabletop discussions offer invaluable connections, fostering meaningful dialogues, and driving impactful conversations. Space is limited - first come, first served. No sign-up necessary.
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1:30 PM – 2:15 PM
Pioneering Responsible AI for Executive Innovation
This session offers an exclusive platform for VPs and C-suite executives to dive deep into the forefront of ethical AI practices and explore strategies for integrating responsible AI frameworks into organizational culture, emphasizing the pivotal role of leadership in driving ethical innovation. Gain insights from industry leaders and experts, equipping you with the knowledge and tools necessary to navigate the complex landscape of AI ethics with confidence and integrity.
Speakers:
- Michael Gerstenhaber, VP Product, Anthropic
- Vijay Karunamurthy, Field CTO, Scale AI
- Vladimir Zhukov, Head of AI/ML, Stripe
- Banjot Chanana, Director Database & Analytics, Amazon Web Services
- Michael Gerstenhaber, VP Product, Anthropic
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2:15 PM – 2:45 PM
Networking Break
Use this time to visit the Networking Lounge to meet other executives who are exploring generative AI. Sessions to resume at 2:45 PM.
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2:45 PM – 3:30 PM
AWS Generative AI Announcements
In this session, join Matt Wood, VP of Generative AI at AWS, as he sits down to discuss the newest announcements and innovations at AWS and the top questions executives are asking about generative AI. Learn how you can reinvent your applications, drive unprecedented levels of productivity, and transform your business with generative AI.
Speakers:
- Tom Godden, Former CIO of Foundation Medicine, Enterprise Strategy, Amazon Web Services
- Matt Wood, VP of Generative AI, Amazon Web Services
- Tom Godden, Former CIO of Foundation Medicine, Enterprise Strategy, Amazon Web Services
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3:30 PM – 4:30 PM
Reception
Wrap up the day and share learnings during happy hour.
FAQs
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When and where is the AWS ExecLeaders program?
AWS ExecLeaders at Summit New York will take place July 10, 2024 from 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM at the Jacob Javits Convention Center, North Building Floor 5 in New York, NY.
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Can ExecLeaders attendees visit other parts of AWS Summit New York?
Yes, AWS ExecLeaders event registration includes all main conference activities available in the rest of the convention center.
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Who should attend AWS ExecLeaders at Summit New York?
AWS ExecLeaders is designed for Vice President and C-level executives and intended for buyers of AWS services. The event will inspire, inform, and educate on digital transformation and technology-driven innovation. For eligibility questions, please contact the event organizers. If you are a partner of AWS, we encourage you to register for AWS New York Summit.
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Is there a cost to attend?
Event registration is complimentary.
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What is included in the event registration?
ExecLeaders will feature presentations with global and local AWS and customer stories, and breakouts tailored for an executive audience. The event takes place in a dedicated, custom-built event space, with 1:1 meeting areas and multiple places for you to connect with your peers. Breakfast, lunch, and a complimentary networking reception are included for attendees.
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Can I receive a confirmation of my registration?
Upon completing the online registration, you will receive an email confirming your registration. Please check your junk mail folder if you do not receive this within 24 hours of registering.
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Do you offer meals for those with dietary requirements?
We aim to cater for a variety of dietary requirements, however we cannot guarantee this will cover specific or individual requests. If you have specific dietary needs or if you are looking for a wider variety of options we recommend that you bring your own meals with you, or take advantage of the many restaurants and cafes in the area.
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What accessibility accommodations are available?
The Jacob Javits Convention Center strives to make their facility fully accessible and inclusive all people. Read more about the venue’s accessibility. If you require additional assistance with any specific mobility, vision, hearing or other kinds of assistance, please email us at least two weeks prior to the event.
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Are people under the age of 18 years old allowed to attend?
Attendees must be 18 years of age or over on the first day of to attend the event.
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How can I contact the event organizers?
If you have questions that have not been answered, please email us.
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How do I get to the venue?
AWS ExecLeaders at Summit New York will be held at Floor 5 in the North Building of the Jacob Javits Center at 429 11th Ave, New York, NY 10001. You can find more detailed instructions by visiting the Javits Center's Getting Here page.
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