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Sunday, October 6

12-5 p.m.

Arrivals/Registration and check-in

6:30 p.m.

Welcome reception

Monday, October 7

8 a.m.

Breakfast

9 a.m.

Business session begins I Welcome

Riding the Waves of Change: Mastering Sustainable Relevance

Pascal Finette, Author

In a world of constant change, how do you ensure your organization catches the right wave and rides it to success—over and over again? Join us as we explore the key to long-term viability: “Sustainable Relevance.”

Drawing on be radical’s latest research, we’ll provide a robust toolkit to help leaders stay agile and adaptable in the face of shifting customer needs and market demands. Learn how to consistently deliver products and services that fulfill your customers’ “job-to-be-done,” even as the landscape transforms.

Through real-world examples and actionable insights, you’ll discover how to navigate the balance between adapting to change and upholding your core values. We’ll explore the power of experimentation, customer understanding, and strategic foresight in anticipating future shifts. Join us as we chart a course towards enduring success and learn how to build an organization that thrives in the face of uncertainty.

The Innovator's Dilemma: Leveraging AI for Good

Zack Kass, AI futurist, former OpenAI Head of Go To Market

Zack explores the intersection of cutting-edge AI advancements and their practical applications for business. He delves into the current state of AI to discover how industries are harnessing this technology to revolutionize efficiency and transform work as we know it. 

10:55 a.m.

Networking break

11:10 a.m.

Business session resumes

Digital Transformation Amidst Uncertainty: Laying the Groundwork for Innovation

Jaimy Szymanski, Technology Analyst, author, speaker

In the face of today's challenging macroeconomic climate, companies must still continue with their digital transformation pursuits to remain competitive. Though discretionary IT spending is pressured in the face of global and regional economic uncertainty, demand for "run the business" initiatives like IT infrastructure migration, application and data modernization, and cybersecurity prove to remain strong. In her session, Jaimy will share market research and analysis to guide change agents in positioning their companies for technology-enabled growth in challenging times. She will also explore how, with a renewed focus on the foundational elements of digital transformation, organizations can confidently innovate with more disruptive technologies (ie. generative AI) that are predicated by the simplification of complex IT landscapes and sound data and analytics strategies.

12 p.m.

Lunch I Afternoon activities 

  • Golf: Play a round at the Fazio Canyons course at the Omni Barton Creek.
  • Spa: Enjoy a massage or facial at the Omni’s world-class Mokara Spa.
  • Pickleball Clinic: You’ll learn to rally, serve, and incorporate the basic elements of the game to ensure a memorable time on the courts. 
  • Real Austin Tour: Austin’s favorite “bucket list tour” gives you a city overview in just 2 hours. Stops at the Texas State Capitol, food trucks and a local brewery. Learn facts, history and trivia about the Live Music Capital of the World and Texas’ funkiest city.  
  • On your own: Enjoy some downtime at the Omni and all the resort has to offer.

6:30 p.m.

Cocktails, dinner, and entertainment

Tuesday, October 8

8 a.m. 

Breakfast

8:45 a.m.

Business session begins I Welcome

Future of the Economy

Andrew Busch, Economic futurist and former Chief Market Intelligence Officer for the U.S. government 

The world is going to see more economic change in the next five years than we did in the last 100 years. Andrew dives deep into exploring how innovation, policy changes, and societal shifts drive opportunities.

Look Again: How to Notice and Change 

Tali Sharot, Award-winning author and acclaimed professor; a leading expert on decision-making, emotion, influence, motivation, and mental health

Stimulating jobs, breathtaking works of art, or exciting new gadgets lose their sparkle after a while. We are desensitized to what is wonderful around us. We also stop noticing what is not so great: cracks in a relationship, a culture of fraud that developed slowly within a company, or the gradual rise of misinformation. Our brains have evolved to respond to what is new and different, not to things that are constant or change gradually. As a result, we stop noticing what is suboptimal and fail to try to make changes. We also stop noticing what is good in our lives and so we don’t feel the joy. But what if we could “dishabituate?”

10:30 a.m.

Networking break

10:45 a.m.

Business session resumes

The Power of Choice 

Melissa Stockwell, 4x Paralympian, Veteran, Non-Profit Founder, Mom

An aspiring gymnast in childhood, Melissa Stockwell dreamed of someday representing Team USA at the Olympics Games.  As college approached her Patriotic dreams shifted to representing her country as a member of the U.S. Army. Upon graduating, she was commissioned and soon thereafter deployed to Iraq. It was there that a roadside bomb made her the first female American solider to lose a limb in active combat. What followed was a remarkable story of resilience and perseverance, and of the indomitable spirit of a woman who chose not only to survive, but to thrive.  

Now a Paralympic medalist, a World Champion, a World Record Holder and an Ironman, Melissa’s keynote “The Power of Choice” is an emotionally commanding presentation that will both redefine your perception of disability and inspire you to rethink your own limits.  

11:30 a.m.

Business session concludes I Departures

*All activities are subject to change