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Jamie Payton

Bridging Academia and Industry: University AI Initiatives

Dean, Ying Wu College of Computing, New Jersey Institute of Technology (NJIT).

Jamie drives NJIT’s computing programs as Dean, advocating for inclusive and accessible tech education. Her work emphasizes diversity in STEM and fosters research that addresses critical issues in computing.

Raj Sabhlok

Fueling Innovation: Venture Capital’s Role in AI Growth

Operating Partner, Bessemer Venture Partners.

Raj, former CEO of Pipedrive and President of Zoho Corp, brings deep expertise in scaling tech companies. At Bessemer, he advises portfolio companies on growth and product strategy, shaping transformative business models.

Ed Wozencroft

Real-World AI: Boosting Productivity, Security, and Scalability

Vice President for Digital Strategy & CIO, New Jersey Institute of Technology (NJIT).

Ed leads digital strategy and transformation at NJIT, implementing innovative IT solutions to support NJIT’s academic mission, enhancing learning experiences and positioning New Jersey Institute of Technology as a digital education leader.

Mahesh Ram

AI-Driven Enterprise Collaboration

Head of AI, Zoom.

Mahesh Ram is a recognized leader in enterprise AI, currently driving innovation as the Head of AI at Zoom. Previously, as the founding CEO of Solvvy (acquired by Zoom), he spearheaded breakthroughs in AI, machine learning, and natural language processing to transform customer experiences. At Zoom, Mahesh leads efforts to integrate AI-driven solutions that optimize productivity, enhance communication, and redefine how enterprises collaborate in the modern workplace.

Pat Dutta

AI-Powered Business Transformation Across Business Functions

Global GTM Lead, Salesforce 360, Brillio.

Pat heads the go-to-market strategy for Brillio’s Salesforce 360 practice, leveraging his experience from Salesforce, Cognizant, and IBM to integrate digital solutions that drive growth and optimize business functions.

Edward C. Cohen

Build vs. Buy: Accelerating Growth through Mergers & Acquisition

Executive Vice President, Corporate Development, SonicWall.

Ed leads corporate growth initiatives at SonicWall, specializing in AI and cybersecurity. With extensive experience in strategic alliances, he builds agile teams that deliver next-generation solutions.

Heather K. Margolis

Evolving Partner Ecosystems for the AI Era

Founder & CEO, Channel Maven.

Heather is a respected channel marketing leader who helps businesses build effective partner ecosystems. As founder of Channel Maven, she advises companies on channel strategy and drives diversity initiatives within the tech sector.