Cracking the Code: Scaling AI from Vision to Value
Think Tank Dinners
Omni Barton Creek's Banquet Area - Following the Leaders in AI Summit
6:30 PM-9:30 PM
February 25th, 2025
8212 Barton Club Dr, Austin, TX 78735

Previous Attendees
THINK TANK Agenda

6:30 PM
Welcome Cocktail Reception
Start your evening at the exclusive iAi Think Tank with a sophisticated cocktail reception filled with networking and peer connections. Enjoy a curated selection of fine wines and spirits prepared by our expert sommelier and mixologist, including:
Menu
- Cabernet Sauvignon: Justin | Paso Robles 2012
- Bordeaux: Chateau Loudenne | Medoc 2018
- Pinot Grigio: Santa Margherita | Valdadige 2022
- 44 Classic Manhattan: Colonel E.H. Taylor Jr. Small Batch Bourbon, Carpano Antica Vermouth, Angostura bitters, and a Luxardo cherry
- Coastal Rita: Clase Azul Tequila, Rhum Clément Creole Shrubb Liqueur, agave nectar, and fresh pressed lime

7:00 PM
Take Your Seats
Our exclusive Think Tank dinners feature a signature 'Silent Service' dining approach, ensuring an uninterrupted and intellectually stimulating experience. The evening will begin with passed hors d'oeuvres during the cocktail hour and networking session. As attendees take their seats, marked by personalized name placards, they are presented with the Think Tank Dinner Booklet, containing insightful graphs and charts from the pre-dinner survey.

7:15 PM
gourmet dinner
Attendees will be quietly handed a menu by the serving staff and will place their orders discreetly, allowing the conversations to flow without interruption. Here are the dining options:
Menu
Choice of Salad:
- Chopped Iceberg Wedge
- Mixed Greens
- Caesar Salad
Choice of Entree:
- Filet 8oz
- Bone In Ribeye 22oz
- New York Strip 16oz
- Cold Water Norwegian Salmon Fillet
- Custom Vegan Options upon request
Choice of Desserts:
- New York Cheesecake
- Chocolate Sin Cake
- Signature Warm Butter Cake

7:30 PM
Interactive Discussions
Engage in a structured roundtable discussion on the balance between AI innovation and AI safety, guided by our expert moderator.
Here's The Session Format
- Focused Dialogue:
The moderator will lead the conversation through topics derived from pre-survey responses, ensuring a targeted and relevant discussion.
- Structured Environment:
To maintain the session's integrity and focus, side discussions will be minimized.
- Exclusive Setting:
The roundtable will take place in a private room, ensuring confidentiality and an undisturbed environment.
- Feedback Loop:
Post-event, participants' quotes will be shared with them for approval before any public dissemination, upholding our commitment to privacy, authenticity, and transparency.
Discussion Topics
- Quantifying ROI from AI Infrastructure Investments:
Exploring metrics such as operational efficiency, cost savings, and speed to market to measure AI ROI while addressing challenges in aligning infrastructure spending with business goals.
- Unlocking Scalability with Advanced Solutions:
Discussing how to overcome compute bottlenecks, storage limitations, and inefficiencies in legacy systems to scale AI enterprise-wide and leverage foundation models for rapid innovation.
- Addressing Pilot Failures & Scaling Challenges:
Examining why 91% of AI projects fail to move from pilot to production and identifying strategies to align technical capabilities with business priorities for scaling success.
- Balancing Innovation and Stakeholder Expectations:
Understanding how to navigate organizational resistance, secure stakeholder buy-in, and prioritize infrastructure upgrades that align with long-term business objectives.
- Lessons Learned from AI Implementation:
Capturing insights from failed or delayed AI initiatives, emphasizing the importance of early stakeholder alignment, realistic expectations, and balancing innovation with operational feasibility.

9:00 PM
conclusion & Networking
As the discussions conclude, our expert moderator will summarize key points and breakthrough ideas, setting the stage for continued conversation and collaboration. Enjoy dessert and coffee in the main shared area by the bar, where you can further network, exchange contacts, and discuss potential partnerships or projects.
Leave with enhanced insights and valuable connections that could shape the trajectory of your AI initiatives. The relationships and ideas forged here are intended to extend beyond tonight, fostering a community of leaders poised to drive responsible innovation from the top-down.

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Location
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8212 Barton Club Dr, Austin, TX 78735
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