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Event Program
Event Emcee
Matthew Kittrell
CGI | Director, Consulting Delivery
Over a 20+ year business career, Matt Kittrell has realized steady growth through a willingness to stretch beyond his titled role to take on new challenges and by being a lifelong learner. He loves working with clients that enable him to apply his latest learning in the field of business process automation and lead their organizations into the digital age. Matt has a strong work ethic, conducts his business with the highest degree of integrity and has successfully delivered results in highly regulated and compliance sensitive environments.
Keynote speaker
Mik Bertolli, PhD
Avrio Analytics | Chief Science Officer
Mik is an AI pioneer and industry disruptor who has spent his career at the forefront of machine learning and spatial computing. He’s developed AI solutions for clients ranging from Dell to NATO, authored foundational texts, and holds multiple patents advancing the field. Mik’s deep expertise has built a reputation for transforming bold AI concepts into real-world impact—whether the world’s ready for it or not.
Innovation Spotlights
Speakers from Knoxville-based organizations will share about projects featuring new and emerging technologies, and the impact they’re making around the world.
Slade Griffin, President
Contextual Security Solutions
Discover how AI is enhancing penetration testing and risk assessments, helping businesses navigate complex cyber threats.
Chris Skinner, Vice President Informatics
Covenant Health
Learn how near real-time data collection and AI-driven processing are transforming patient care and enterprise operations through automation and timely interventions.
Steven Watson, Engineer
Knoxville Utilities Board
See how AI-powered coding and 3D visualization streamline sewer infrastructure inspections, from faster data access to improved workflow.
Travis Howerton, CEO and Co-Founder
RegScale
Explore how AI-driven automation in compliance management is saving time and resources, making risk management faster and more precise.
AI Tech Panel
A group of business leaders will discuss practical use cases of Artificial Intelligence
Dr. Amir Sadovnik
ORNL
Research Lead, Center for AI Security Research
John Derrick
Authentrics.ai
Chief Executive Officer
Andrew Gunter
Cential AI
Chief Strategy Officer & General Counsel
Leslie McGuirk
Warner Bros. Discovery
VP of Financial Compliance
Gold Sponsors
Silver Sponsor
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