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The voices behind the vision

Experience the insights and inspirations of three visionary IT leaders.

Opening keynote speaker: Melissa Valentine

Melissa Valentine is a Stanford professor and researcher who studies how technology, artificial intelligence and algorithms are transforming work and organizations. She is a tenured professor of Management Science, a senior fellow at the Stanford Institute for Human-Centered Artificial Intelligence and director of the AI and Organizations Lab. Her research examines how emerging technologies shape organizational design and the future of work. Melissa and her collaborators have received best paper awards at management and computer science conferences, and she is a recipient of the prestigious NSF CAREER award. She is also the co-author of Flash Teams: Leading the Future of AI-Enhanced, On-Demand Work, which explores new approaches to organizing work in an increasingly technology-driven world.

Thursday keynote speaker: Sabrina Shafer

Sabrina Shafer is a speaker, entrepreneur and technology strategist who helps organizations drive growth through a deeper understanding of human behavior. Known as a human behavior decoder, she combines expertise in behavioral analysis, advanced technology and law to help leading technology companies launch and scale critical solutions. A serial entrepreneur with three successful exits, Sabrina also leads the Fear Forward initiative and hosts the Leadership Live podcast, where she explores complex challenges facing technology leaders and decision-makers. Through her strategic insights and engaging approach, she helps brands and organizations turn ideas into action and achieve meaningful business impact.

Closing keynote speaker: Suneel Gupta

Suneel Gupta is a bestselling author, entrepreneur and Harvard Medical School visiting scholar who explores the connection between well-being, leadership and performance. As the founding CEO of RISE, a wellness company later acquired by One Medical, he helped thousands of people build healthier habits for life and work. Suneel is the author of Backable and Everyday Dharma, which explore the mindsets and practices that help people bring their personal values and professional goals into alignment. Through his research and work with organizations, he equips leaders and teams with science-based strategies to prevent burnout, sustain energy, strengthen resilience and achieve lasting performance without sacrificing well-being.