Agenda

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8:00am - 9:00am •

Registration & Networking Breakfast

From life-saving applications in medicine, government procurement, financial services, education, or social media, to the challenges of algorithmic bias or the evolution of AI agents, the creation of transparent, reliable, and agile frameworks is crucial for our national progress and security. Join us as we delve into present and future possibilities at the frontier of Artificial Intelligence.
9:00am - 9:15am • Keynote Stage

Opening Remarks

Welcome to GNRT! Get ready for a truly impactful day of learning at the edges of the Generative AI ecosystem and discussion. We kick off today's fun with a few opening remarks from Modev's founder and CEO, Pete Erickson.
9:15am - 9:30am • Keynote Stage

Unlocking the Future with Generative AI

This thought-provoking keynote explores real-world applications, emerging trends, and the transformative potential of AI systems that can create, innovate, and solve complex problems.
9:30am - 9:45am • Keynote Stage

An Executive Perspective on Responsible AI

This keynote delves into key challenges facing executives as they implement AI technologies, including data privacy, algorithmic bias, transparency, and social impact.
9:45am - 10:00am • Keynote Stage

The Rise of AI Agents: Reshaping Enterprise Automation

This keynote examines the evolution from simple automation to sophisticated AI agents that can understand context, interact with multiple systems, and execute complex tasks autonomously.
10:00am - 10:15am • Keynote Stage

The Creative Edge of Humanity

This inspiring keynote explores the intersection of traditional design principles and cutting-edge tools, revealing strategies for staying innovative and authentic in your creative practice.
10:15am - 10:30am • Keynote Stage

The Integrated Developer Environment Imperative

This keynote examines how next-generation IDEs are evolving beyond simple code editors to become comprehensive platforms that enhance developer productivity, code quality, and team collaboration.
10:30am - 11:00am •

Networking Break

Before we kick off the first classes of the day, grab some fantastic food on the restaurant level of Upside on Moore. Choose from many food options, do some networking, and visit with our fantastic sponsors!

11:00am - 12:00pm • AI Officers Track

AI Strategy and Governance: Balancing Innovation and Risk

Description to come.

11:00am - 12:00pm • Core AI Track - Data, Modeling, Efficiency

Foundations of AI Data Engineering

Learn critical techniques for preparing and managing AI-ready datasets. This session covers essential data preprocessing, feature engineering, and pipeline development strategies. Through practical examples, discover how to transform raw data into clean, structured formats that drive reliable AI applications.
11:00am - 12:00pm • Marketing, Content & Design Track

AI-Powered Content Strategy

Discover how AI tools are transforming content creation and marketing strategy. This session explores practical applications of generative AI for content ideation, personalization, and optimization. Learn to effectively combine AI capabilities with human creativity to enhance your content workflow and engagement metrics.
11:00am - 12:00pm • Product Management & Deployment Track

AI Product Strategy & Roadmapping

Learn essential frameworks for developing AI product strategies and effective roadmaps. This session covers prioritization methods, feature evaluation, and strategic planning for AI-driven products. Discover how to balance technical capabilities, user needs, and business goals while managing stakeholder expectations.
11:00am - 12:00pm • Cross Functional Problem Solving Track

Scaling Customer Support with AI

Teams tackle the challenge of implementing AI-powered customer support while maintaining service quality. This interactive session explores balancing automation with human touch, ensuring consistency across channels, and managing the transition for both customers and support staff. Groups collaborate to develop implementation strategies that address technical, operational, and human factors.
11:00am - 12:00pm • Developer Track

Mastering AI Copilots for Enterprise Development

Learn advanced techniques for leveraging AI coding assistants in large-scale projects. This session covers optimal prompting strategies, custom comment patterns, and integration with enterprise workflows. Discover how to write better code faster while maintaining code quality and security standards.
12:00pm - 1:30pm •

Lunch Break

We have a plethora of delicious lunch options to choose from onsite at GNRT, all included in your ticket. Enjoy some gastro delights and get to know some of your fellow attendees.

1:30pm - 2:30pm • AI Officers Track

Workforce Development

Description to come.

1:30pm - 2:30pm • Core AI Track - Data, Modeling, Efficiency

Advanced Machine Learning Model Design

Explore key principles of modern machine learning model architecture and implementation. This session examines model selection, evaluation methods, and fine-tuning strategies. Learn practical approaches to building and optimizing models for real-world applications while understanding core architectural decisions.
1:30pm - 2:30pm • Marketing, Content & Design Track

Design Systems in the Age of AI

Explore how AI is revolutionizing design workflows and system management. This session covers AI-assisted design tools, component libraries, and automation techniques. Learn practical strategies for integrating AI into your design process while maintaining brand consistency and creative control.
1:30pm - 2:30pm • Product Management & Deployment Track

MLOps: From Model to Production

Master core principles of deploying and maintaining AI systems at scale. This session explores key MLOps practices, monitoring strategies, and deployment pipelines. Learn practical approaches to ensure reliable model performance and smooth transitions from development to production.
1:30pm - 2:30pm • Cross Functional Problem Solving Track

AI Model Governance at Enterprise Scale

This hands-on session addresses challenges of model versioning, approval workflows, and compliance across multiple departments. Teams collaborate to create frameworks that balance innovation speed with risk management and regulatory requirements.
1:30pm - 2:30pm • Developer Track

Testing and Code Review with AI Assistance

Transform your testing and code review processes using AI copilots. This session explores automated test generation, code analysis, and collaborative review workflows. Learn to write better test cases, catch bugs earlier, and streamline peer reviews with AI-powered tools.
2:30pm - 3:00pm •

Networking Break

Grab a beverage and a snack, continue the conversations of the day, and visit some more with our sponsors!

3:00pm - 4:00pm • AI Officers Track

AI Stack & Efficiencies

Description to come.

3:00pm - 4:00pm • Core AI Track - Data, Modeling, Efficiency

AI Systems Optimization and Efficiency

Master fundamental techniques for optimizing AI systems in production. This session covers essential approaches to model compression, performance optimization, and efficient deployment. Learn practical strategies to reduce computational overhead while maintaining model effectiveness in real-world scenarios.
3:00pm - 4:00pm • Marketing, Content & Design Track

Data-Driven Marketing Automation

Master the intersection of AI and marketing automation for better campaign performance. This session examines AI-powered audience segmentation, predictive analytics, and personalization at scale. Learn how to leverage AI tools to optimize marketing campaigns while maintaining authentic customer connections.
3:00pm - 4:00pm • Product Management & Deployment Track

AI Product Metrics & Analytics

Explore critical metrics and analytics strategies for AI product success. This session covers performance monitoring, user behavior analysis, and impact measurement frameworks. Learn how to define, track, and optimize key metrics while maintaining product quality and user trust.
3:00pm - 4:00pm • Cross Functional Problem Solving Track

Legacy System Integration with Modern AI

This problem-solving session explores data migration, system compatibility, and maintaining operations during transition. Teams develop strategies to modernize infrastructure while minimizing disruption to business processes and user experiences.
3:00pm - 4:00pm • Developer Track

Custom Copilot Configuration & Team Workflows

Optimize your development environment and team practices for AI collaboration. This session covers IDE setup, custom snippets, documentation generation, and team conventions. Learn to create consistent, efficient workflows that maximize the benefits of AI assistance across your development team.
4:00pm - 6:00pm •

Closing Reception, Demo Hour & Open Mic Night

After a fantastic and FULL day of learning and networking, join us on the restaurant level at Upside on Moore for an afternoon reception complete with food options and all the beverages you could find to your liking.

We'll have a Demo Hour happening from 4pm-5pm and open mic music stage starting at 5pm. 

Make those final connections and have a rad time unwinding a little.