Breakfast

7:00am - 8:25am, Oct 29

Catch up with fellow change agents over a hot breakfast and morning beverage of choice. We'll be gearing up for the Kickoff so make sure you fuel up!Read more

Constellation Presents

8:35am - 8:50am, Oct 29

Join the Constellation Research team as they share their point of view (POV) on the future ahead from a political, economic, societal, technological, enviromental, and legislative framework.Read more

Larry Dignan

Editor In Chief, Constellation Insights

Doug Henschen

Vice President and Principal Analyst, Constellation Research, Inc.

Chirag Mehta

Vice President and Principal Analyst, Constellation Research

Liz Miller

Vice President and Principal Analyst, Constellation Research, Inc.

Holger Mueller

Vice President and Principal Analyst, Constellation Research, Inc.

Martin Schneider

Vice President and Principal Analyst, Constellation Research

Andy Thurai

Vice President and Principal Analyst, Constellation Research, Inc.

Constellation's BT150 Induction Ceremony

9:10am - 9:30am, Oct 29

Constellation's Business Transformation 150 (BT150) is an elite list that recognizes the top global executives leading business transformation efforts in their organizations. Nominations from peers, technology vendors, industry influencers, and analysts power this listing.

The BT150 recognizes the world’s most influential executives across a variety of industries, including entertainment, financial services, healthcare, higher education, pharmaceuticals, public sector, retail and sports, to name a few. Nominations from peers, industry influencers, technology vendors and analysts...Read more

Liz Bacelar (BT150 Inductee)

Executive Director Global Tech Innovation, The Estee Lauder Companies

Joseph Cevetello (BT150 Inductee)

Director, Public and Social Impact, Slalom

Indy Cho (BT150 Inductee)

AVP Analytics and Data Products, Costco

DeWayne Griffin (BT150 Inductee)

Chief Digital and Information Officer, Insight Global

Yogaraj (Yogs) Jayaprakasam (BT150 Inductee)

SVP, Chief Technology and Digital Officer, Deluxe Corp.

Jared Miller (BT150 Inductee)

CEO/Founder, Future Flexible

Andrew Nebus (BT150 Inductee)

Senior Director, Defense Programs, ASRC Federal

Anthony Noble (BT150 Inductee)

SVP and Chief Strategy Officer, American Tower Corporation

Omar Jacques Omran (BT150 Inductee)

Chief Technology Officer, Six Flags

Ashwin Rangan (BT150 Inductee)

Managing Partner, The Insightful Group

Sunitha Ray (BT150 Inductee)

Field Chief Technology Officer, Shopify

Erik Severinghaus (BT150 Inductee)

Co-CEO, Bloomfilter

Laurie Wheeler (BT150 Inductee)

Chief Operating Officer, Information Services & Technology, MultiCare Health System

Johnny Wu (BT150 Inductee)

EVP and Chief Clinical Officer, Centurion Health

Cosmic Conversations: Responsible AI

9:50am - 10:25am, Oct 29

Cosmic Conversations are deep dive interactive sessions with the CCE community.  Speakers will provide a three-minute intro and the conversation will be actively directed by the moderators to the panelists and the audience for a deep dive conversation. 

In this edition, the brain trust will focus on Responsible AI, which is the practice of developing and using AI systems in a way that prioritizes societal benefits while minimizing the risk of negative consequences to society.  Learn best practices from fellow AI pioneers, practioners and policy shapers.Read more

Tricia Wang (Moderator)

Co-Founder

Nabil Bukhari

Chief Technology & Product Officer, Extreme Networks

Anjali Gugle

Product Security and Data Strategist, Cisco Systems

Adam Gunther (BT150 Alumni)

Digital Identity Executive Advisor

Manish Limaye (BT150 Alumni)

SVP, Chief Architect - USIS, Fmr Equifax

Dr. Janice Presser

Founder, Teamingscience.com

Solar Flare Break

10:25am - 10:40am, Oct 29

Time to recharge, respond to an urgent email, make that quick call, or take that break you've been dying to have.  Better yet, network and catch up with a friend or colleague!Read more

CR Talk: Five Minutes

10:40am - 10:45am, Oct 29

Get ready to learn the secrets behind successful Digital Transformation.  This rapid fire five-minute Q&A will set the stage for the next Cosmic Conversation.Read more

Clinton Wood

Founder, DigitalTransformation.GURU

Cosmic Conversations: Lessons Learned From Successful AI Projects

10:45am - 11:15am, Oct 29

Cosmic Conversations are deep dive interactive sessions with the CCE community.  Speakers will provide a 3 minute intro and the conversation will be actively directed by the moderators to the panelists and the audience for a deep dive conversation. 

In this edition, the Brain Trust will share what's working, what's not, and where they are headed next in the AI journey.Read more

Holger Mueller (Moderator)

Vice President and Principal Analyst, Constellation Research, Inc.

Chris Claridge

Chair, Trust Alliance NZ

Patrick Nicolet

Chairman, Linebreak

Laurie Wheeler (BT150 Inductee)

Chief Operating Officer, Information Services & Technology, MultiCare Health System

Brain Trust: What's Next Beyond Generative AI - Active Inference

11:15am - 11:45am, Oct 29

Join this brain trust, as they map out what's next in the future of AI.  Today, we often ask if the generative AI world is really more than just sophisticated text generators or are we on the cusp of true intelligence?  LLMs are good at statistical pattern matching, but this parlor trick does not equate to true understanding or real intelligence.  In fact, LLM's fall short in explainability, contextual awareness, grounding, and bias for action.  This is why LLM's are very good at generating content and pattern recognition.  However, LLM's are not very good in the wild and probably will not...Read more

Esteban Kolsky (Moderator)

Advisor to Kings and Queens, ThinkJar, LLC

Peter Danenberg

Senior Software Engineer, Google

Denise Holt

Founder and CEO, AIX Global Media

Barney Pell

Venture Partner, Radical Ventures

Bernt Wahl

Executive Director, Brain Machine Consortium

Lunch in Navio Restaurant

12:05pm - 1:10pm, Oct 29

Lunch at the elegant seafood restaurant, Navio, where the ocean inspires the décor and dishes. Overlooking spectacular ocean views, Navio is a Forbes Four Star fine dining restaurant presenting sustainable coastal cuisine within a warm contemporary setting.

Previously awarded two Michelin stars in Barcelona, Chef de Cuisine Francisco Simón serves innovative, yet approachable cuisine that celebrates the bounty of the sea in addition to prime cuts.Read more

Headliner Disruptor Keynote - Cassie Kozyrkov

1:10pm - 2:00pm, Oct 29

The Future is AI-First: Are You Ready to Lead?
As AI becomes more powerful, the real competitive advantage isn't in the technology—it's in the human mind. Cassie Kozyrkov, who spearheaded Google's AI-first transformation, inspires you to embrace the one thing AI can't replace: human judgment. In this engaging keynote, she challenges leaders to rethink their role in a world where AI delivers perfect answers in seconds. Cassie equips you with mental agility and decision-making frameworks needed to stay ahead, focusing on how to harness AI's potential without falling...Read more

Cassie Kozyrkov

Founder, Kozyr LLC

Market Maker 1:1 Fireside Chat with Extreme Networks

2:00pm - 2:20pm, Oct 29

Constellation's Founder and CEO, R "Ray" Wang will go in-depth in a Fireside Chat with market makers and ask the tough questions.Read more

Monica Kumar

EVP & CMO, Extreme Networks

Nabil Bukhari

Chief Technology & Product Officer, Extreme Networks

Brain Trust: Game On - The Future of Advertising in 3D Social Spaces

2:20pm - 2:40pm, Oct 29

Join Giuliana Coli from WPP, Raffaella Camera from Super League, and our very own Ray Wang as they explore how gaming platforms are transforming into dynamic social media hubs. They will discuss this fusion of entertainment, events and social interaction and importantly, what this means for the future of advertising, audience engagement and brand IP. They will also examine the role 3D technology plays in content creation and the potential for AI to disrupt and accelerate game and IP development cycle.   Don’t miss this exciting discussion!Read more

R "Ray" Wang (Moderator)

Principal Analyst and Founder, Constellation Research

Raffaella Camera

Strategic Growth, Super League

Giuliana Coli

Vice President, Strategic Partnerships, WPP

Brain Trust: Tech, Space, and the Next U.S. President and Congressional Session

2:40pm - 3:00pm, Oct 29

Join us for a dynamic Brain Trust discussion on critical technology trends shaping the future of governance in 2025. As we approach a new U.S. Presidential Administration and Congress, this lively session will explore the intersection of exponential technological advancements and public policy.

 Key topics to consider:

 • The impact of consumer technologies and AI on government policies, privacy, and citizen services by 2025

 • Data trusts and potential anti-trust actions against major tech companies: balancing innovation with fair competition

 • Strategies...Read more

Vala Afshar (Moderator)

Chief Digital Evangelist, Salesforce.com, Co-Founder and Co-Host, DisrupTVShow

Dr. David Bray (BT150 Alumni)

Principal/CEO & Distinguished Chair of the Accelerator, LeadDoAdapt Ventures, Inc. & Stimson Center

Bob Gourley

CTO, OODA

Perry Hewitt (BT150 Alumni)

CMPO, data.org

Solar Flare Break

3:00pm - 3:15pm, Oct 29

Time to recharge, respond to an urgent email, make that quick call, or connect with someone new.Read more

Brain Trust: The Future of Marketplaces

3:55pm - 4:15pm, Oct 29

Root canal? Spinal surgery in an airplane? Buying enterprise software? Let's face it. They're all about the same thing. Marketplaces aim to make enterprise software purchases easier. Here's a look at the pros and cons of marketplaces, an emerging trend that may make your procurement department a bit more pleasant. Read more

Larry Dignan (Moderator)

Editor In Chief, Constellation Insights

Chirag Mehta

Vice President and Principal Analyst, Constellation Research

Phil Potloff

GM, AWS Software Marketplace, AWS

Ashwin Rangan (BT150 Inductee)

Managing Partner, The Insightful Group

The Pitch: PeopleReign

4:15pm - 4:30pm, Oct 29

Get a view into the hottest enterprise tech startups in "The Valley."  Startups get 10 minutes to pitch and the Brain Trust gets 5 mintues for Q&A. Hang on tight, get set for "The Pitch."

Meet one of the hottest companies in enterprise AI. PeopleReign gives every employee back four to six hours of productive time per week by automating the lifecycle of service tasks. It is the early leader in a $24B market and grew 600% in the past year.

Companies like Netflix and Parsons Corporation use PeopleReign to deliver better employee experiences by automating away friction at...Read more

Daniel Turchin

CEO, PeopleReign

The Pitch: LifeSite

4:30pm - 4:45pm, Oct 29

LifeSite is revolutionizing and simplifying authentication experiences and helping Web2 companies solve ownership, verification, and transparency challenges by utilizing Web3 blockchain tokenization.

TokenX by LifeSite delivers an out-of-the-box, traceable and tamper-proof solution that verifies the sourcing, authenticity, and quality of items and products while providing a transparent and verifiable record of...Read more

Chris Wong

CEO, Lifesite

Headliner Disruptor Keynote - Guy Kawasaki - How To Be A Remarkable Leader

4:45pm - 5:30pm, Oct 29

Guy Kawasaki’s speech on remarkable leadership focuses on putting AI first, going and being the customer, and working backwards from the customer. Leaders need to immerse themselves in their customers’ world to truly understand their needs and expectations. By integrating AI as the engine of innovation, they can streamline operations and enhance customer engagement in unprecedented ways.Read more

Guy Kawasaki

Chief Evangelist Canva, Author, Podcaster

Freshen Up

5:30pm - 5:45pm, Oct 29

Drop off your stuff, come down to the hotel front entrance to meet the buses for the Networking Event.Read more

The 14th Annual Cosmic Feast

7:00pm - 10:00pm, Oct 29

The Cosmic Feast.  It's about great food, great conversations, and a cosmic time! 

We're be back at our favorite, Sam's Chowder House on the water in Half Moon Bay.  You'll be treated to a Lobster Feast like no other on the West Coast.  We've got the bibs and mallets. Just bring your appetite and conversation!

This evening affair is our small thanks for celebrating our 14th year working with awesome clients like you!

Meet at the lobby for instructions to luxury coaches shortly after the last session.  We'll have a regular schedule to get back or feel free to use...Read more

Insomniacs Club

10:00pm - 11:59pm, Oct 29

For those who aren't ready to call it a night...join us for cocktails & conversations at the Ocean Terrace Fire Pits.Read more