ENCINITAS, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Edge of Now (EON), the premier event focused on the adoption of applied AI at scale, announces its lineup of AI tech pioneers to speak at its third annual event on September 30 - October 1, at the Alila Marea Beach Resort in Encinitas, California.
This year, EON 2024 will explore the theme of AI@Work, with speakers and attendees discussing actionable strategies for deploying AI to drive innovation and productivity across the global economy. Sold out for the past two years, EON stands out as a dynamic un-conference for collaboration and the exchange of ideas, setting the stage for the future of enterprise AI.
The confirmed speakers include the following leaders in AI:
- Scott Komar, SVP of Global R&D at Driscoll’s, will discuss applying AI and automation in agriculture.
- Doug Fidaleo, Director of Disney Research Imagineering at The Walt Disney Company-Walt Disney Imagineering, will demo a presentation on robotics.
- Manuela Veloso, Head of AI Research at JPMorganChase and Herbert A. Simon University Professor Emerita at Carnegie Mellon University, will discuss AI applications in financial services.
- Rodney Brooks, Founder and CTO of Robust.AI, will deliver a keynote on the transformative role of AI in augmenting human capabilities and revolutionizing industries.
“EON 2024 presents an opportunity to delve into the practical applications of AI with some of the brightest minds in the industry. I look forward to sharing insights of how AI can be leveraged to drive flavor innovation and create real marketplace value for Driscoll’s berry consumer,” said Scott Komar, SVP of Global R&D at Driscoll’s.
“EON 2024 is a gathering of the brightest minds in AI, where entrepreneurs and thought leaders will dive into the real-world applications of AI and share their strategies for AI@Work,” said Kevin Dunlap, co-founder and managing partner of Calibrate Ventures. “EON will explore how industries are critical to putting AI to work to transform major sectors, with applications in food, health, logistics and manufacturing.”
About EON: EON is the premier event focusing on the adoption of applied AI at scale. Now in its third year, EON 2024 will center on AI@Work, showcasing how applied AI is revolutionizing industries. At EON, the brightest minds in AI will discuss actionable solutions to deploy AI that make a real business impact. For more information, visit www.eon.events.
EON is organized by Jason Schoettler and Kevin Dunlap, co-founders and managing partners of Calibrate Ventures, an early-stage venture capital firm. Calibrate uses its expertise in AI, computer vision, machine learning and robotics to invest in technologies with applications in food, health, logistics, and manufacturing.
