AGENDA

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

Welcome and Registration

Get settled in and mingle with other attendees! Breakfast and coffee provided.

Hall of Flags @ Houston Hall

9:00 AM - 9:15 AM

Opening Remarks

Speakers:

  • Paige Shaw (Conference Co-Chair)

  • Arunavha Chanda (Conference Co-Chair)

Hall of Flags @ Houston Hall

9:15 AM - 9:55 AM

Opening Keynote Speech

Speaker:

  • Rajeev Nayar (CTO Data & Analytics, Infosys)

Hall of Flags @ Houston Hall

9:55 AM - 10:45 AM

AI in Business: Building for an AI-Driven Future

A roundtable with industry leaders to explore the diverse ways AI can continue to unlock business advancement and innovation across varied industries.

Speakers:

  • Rajeev Nayar (CTO Data & Analytics, Infosys)

  • Brittany Bankston (Product Director, BCG)

  • Lisa Luh (Senior Product Marketing Manager, C3.ai)

Moderator:

  • Sajjad Jaffer (Advisory Board, Analytics at Wharton)

Hall of Flags @ Houston Hall

11:00 AM - 11:45 AM

Panel Series 1

Unlocking AI: Elevate Your Recruiting Preparation

An active workshop teaching the basics and advanced techniques of working with GenAI tools and how to apply them to your recruiting preparation journey.

Workshop host:

  • Jaden Dicopoulos (Data Scientist, Wharton Analytics)

Cafe 58 @ Irvine Auditorium

Tech Horizons in Emerging Economies: Unveiling Trends and Transformations

Join us as we dive into the latest tech trends and developments that are reshaping emerging economies and get a glimpse of the future of technology on a global scale.

Speakers:

  • Ayo Arikawe (Founder, ThriveAgric)

  • Aaron Nio (Managing Partner, Foremast Ventures)

  • Prashant Tandon (Co-founder, 1MG)

  • Naseer Mandozai (Head of Corporate Development, Nextdoor)

McNeil 286-7 @ McNeil Building

Employer Networking

Stop by the Box Office Lobby throughout the day to meet and network with our event Sponsors.

Box Office Lobby @ Irvine Auditorium

12:00 PM - 12:45 PM

Lunch

Stop by the Bistro in Houston Hall for lunch and time to catch up with your Tech pod. Food will be provided.

The Bistro @ Houston Hall

1:00 PM - 1:45 PM

Panel Series 2

Highlighting Wharton founders across a variety of technology focuses and stages to share their experiences and advice in launching innovative ventures, including ways to utilize the Wharton MBA experience and broader network throughout the founder journey.

Speakers:

  • Aliza Berger (Founder and CEO, LCKR)

  • Rob Huberty (Co-Founder and COO, ZeroEyes)

  • Caroline Strzalka (COO, Overplay)

  • Zack Gray (CEO, Ophelia)

Cafe 58 @ Irvine Auditorium

Founders Fireside

Gaming Keynote

A talk on the world of gaming and what the future holds.

Speaker:

  • Jesse Janosov (Head of XBox FIG, Microsoft - XBox)

Amado Recital Hall @ Irvine Auditorium

AI Foundations

A workshop sharing the more technical foundations of what drives the AI revolution of today.

Workshop host:

  • Matt O'Donoghue (Senior Director of Strategic Solutions, C3.ai)

Class of 47 Classroom @ Houston Hall

Employer Networking

Stop by the Box Office Lobby throughout the day to meet and network with our event Sponsors.

Box Office Lobby @ Irvine Auditorium

2:00 PM - 2:45 PM

Panel Series 3

Growth with GenAI

From pre-seed start ups, growth start ups, to well established tech giants, this panel dives into how GenAI has revolutionized products and solutions across a diverse set of industries.

Speakers:

  • Stephanie Song (Co-founder and CEO, Dili)

  • Kashish Hora (Product Manager, Grammarly)

  • Kevin Park (Advisor, Healiom)

  • Lauren Felice (Corporate Business Development, Amazon)

Cafe 58 @ Irvine Auditorium

Future in Tech: Role Exploration & Interview Success

Thinking about a career in Tech? Explore various roles and possibilities and learn interview strategies for Product Management, Strategy & Operations, and Corporate Development roles by observing live mock interviews by professionals from top tech companies.

Product Management:

  • Aanchal Ramani (PM, Google)

Amado Recital Hall @ Irvine Auditorium

Strategy & Operations:

  • Stephanie (Albino) McGrath (Senior Manager of Strategy & Ops, FanDuel)

Griski Room @ Houston Hall

Corporate Development:

  • Naseer Mandozai (Head of Corporate Development, Nextdoor)

Class of 47 Classroom @ Houston Hall

3:00 PM - 3:45 PM

Panel Series 4

Future Frontiers: Revolutionizing Space, Electrification, & Manufacturing

A presentation and panel diving into the investment thesis of American Dynamism from the perspective of investors, founders, and builders. We will discusss how American startups and companies are solving for the nation's most critical problems through innovation in industries like space, electrification, and manufacturing.

Speakers:

  • Quincy Lee (CEO, Electric Era)

  • Sviat Dulianinov (Chief Strategy Officer, Bright Machines)

  • Chris Morales (Principal, Point72 Ventures)

Amado Recital Hall @ Irvine Auditorium

Tech in Other Industries: Unlocking Innovation Through Tech

Discover the power of technology as it catalyzes innovation across diverse industries. Join us for an insightful discussion on the profound impact of technology, shedding light on trends, strategies, and its role in shaping the future of various sectors.

Speakers:

  • Luca Mezossy-Dona (Co-founder & Head of Strategic Engagement, IONATE)

  • Richard O'Leary (President, CultureTech)

  • Will Essilfie (Lead Product Manager, TPT)

Cafe 58 @ Irvine Auditorium

4:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Networking Reception & Happy Hour

The Post @ 129 S 30th St, Philadelphia