How Will AI Transform Industries and Empower the Future

This event will feature a series of presentations and demos by Microsoft representatives, including discussions on how AI is transforming the Healthcare and Education industries and empowering the future. The demos will include real, day-to-day cases of Copilot in action, showcasing practical applications of AI. The event will also offer interactive audience participation.

Panelists:

Martha Reyna-Medina, PMP                          
Martha is a seasoned PMP-certified project manager with over 20 years of experience leading complex IT and technology projects that drive business transformation and innovation. As a Senior Partner Development Manager at Microsoft, she manages strategic manufacturing partnerships, specializing in IT solutions, software adoption, go to market and change management. Martha has a strong commitment to diversity and inclusion as well as education. She holds a bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering from the Universidad Veracruzana (Mexico), a Computer Science Certificate from Harvard Extension School, and a PMP certification from the Project Management Institute.

Chris Seferlis                   
Chris Seferlis is a Director of Technology Strategy at Microsoft where, for the past 5+ years he has helped customers bring their technical strategies to reality with a heavy focus on how they are using their data. A former CIO with over 25 years’ experience in IT and a deep background in Data Warehousing and Business Intelligence, Chris brings a practical and theoretical approach to business technology challenges using a data driven mindset. Chris holds an MBA from the University of Massachusetts, is a Microsoft Certified Trainer, and is a Visiting Professor at Boston University. He’s also a keynote speaker on the topics of Data, Innovation, and AI. Lastly, Chris recently completed the book A Practical Guide to Azure Cognitive Services and OpenAI – Leverage the power of AI to optimize operations, reduce costs, and deliver cutting-edge AI solutions.

Timothy Baggs                 
Timothy Baggs is a Principal Architect in Applied AI at Microsoft’s Innovation Hub in Boston, Massachusetts. He oversees the application of AI technologies across a diverse range of use cases and industries. Timothy's contributions have driven the deployment of hundreds of AI solutions globally in sectors including healthcare, manufacturing, retail, and financial services. With over 30 years of engineering experience, Timothy has successfully brought numerous software and hardware products to market. He is a frequent speaker at technology and business forums, where he discusses the benefits and risks associated with AI technology.