Boston CDAO Community
Town Hall
August 5, 2025 | 1:00pm EDT
August 5, 2025
1:00pm EDT
AI Factories for Competitive Advantage
Participate with your CDAO peers in the Boston community in small, breakout discussions on a mission-critical priority for data leaders. These informal discussions allow you to share your insights and learn from the lessons, approaches and experiences of a diverse group of peers in virtual breakout rooms.
Join fellow CDAOs in the Boston community to discuss:
Harnessing HPC, AI and IT technologies for innovation
Building AI-driven ecosystems within the enterprise
Leveraging AI to maintain a competitive edge
Discussion Leaders
Members of the Boston CDAO community will lead the interactive discussion and share lessons learned.

Thierry Pienaar
Hewlett Packard Enterprise
Chief Tech Officer, AI & HPC Worldwide Sales
Presenter

Carrie Ramirez
City Electric Supply Co
Head of Data Management
Discussion Leader

Matthew Crowson
Wolters Kluwer
Director, Ai & Genai Product Management
Discussion Leader

Trang Nguyen
Prudential
VP of Data Science
Discussion Leader

Pete D'Orsi
CNA
SVP, Analytics & Data Management
Discussion Leader

Andrew Jacobus
Advantage Solutions
VP, Workforce Analytics
Discussion Leader
Agenda
August 5, 2025
1:00pm - 2:00pm EDT
AI Factories for Competitive Advantage
Hosted by Hewlett Packard Enterprise & NVIDIA
In today’s rapidly evolving landscape, interest is growing in the concept of “AI factories” as dynamic, integrated systems with potential to enable enterprises to harness HPC, AI and IT technologies for innovation, optimization, and to scale AI operations efficiently. By embedding AI into core business processes, companies can streamline workflows, enhance productivity, create personalized experiences, and enable the business to respond quickly to market shifts.
Join this Town Hall to discuss:
- Articulating the strategic importance and benefits of AI factories
- Sharing best practices for building AI-driven ecosystems within the enterprise
- Leveraging AI to maintain a competitive edge
Apply to Participate
Each application is carefully vetted to ensure members meet established criteria, preserving the quality of the network and enabling meaningful, peer‑level discussions among leaders from the world’s leading organizations.
Once you submit your application, a Community Program Manager will schedule a conversation to understand your priorities and interests and complete onboarding, including access to year‑round community events.
Community Program Manager
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