AI. Innovation. Real Connections.

We’re very excited to already have some tech luminaries signed up as keynote speakers and panelists, and our list is growing. Among those confirmed so far are:

KEYNOTE 1

Michael Fey leads Island as co-founder and CEO, relying on his extensive experience in cybersecurity, enterprise software and cloud technology. Prior to this, Fey was President and COO at Symantec, and President and COO of Blue Coat. Prior to that, Mike was EVP & GM for enterprise products at McAfee and CTO of Intel Security playing a pivotal role in Intel’s acquisition of McAfee for $7.7 billion in 2010.

Fey holds a degree in Engineering Physics and Mathematics from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University and was co-author of Security Battleground: An Executive Field Manual, providing a playbook for security obligated executives coping with the new realities of cyber security responsibilities to the board.

Will Anderson directs the overall strategy of the Dallas Business Journal newsroom as editor in chief. As a business journalist, he’s covered stories from company collapses and proxy fights to “Shark Tank” strategy and the business of beer. As an editor, he’s overseen newsrooms that have been recognized by the Society for Advancing Business Editing and Writing, Texas Press Association and American City Business Journals.

Will previously spent more than 20 years in Austin, including eight working at Austin Business Journal. He spends his free time hanging out with his wife and three kids, reading and trying to smoke the perfect brisket.

KEYNOTE 2

Scott Harper is a Dallas-based entrepreneur and operator. He is the Co-Founder and former CEO of Dialexa, a digital product engineering firm he built from a bootstrapped startup into a 350-person company before its acquisition by IBM in 2022, where it became a cornerstone of IBM Consulting’s product engineering practice. Clients included Toyota, Boston Consulting Group, Topgolf, Deloitte, Genentech, and Audi.

Today, Scott runs his family office and is building several new ventures in stealth. He was named EY Entrepreneur Of The Year® and serves on the boards of YPO Lone Star, The Hockaday School, and the SMU Computer Science Advisory Board.

Shilpa Singh brings 15+ years of experience developing enterprise go-to-market (GTM) strategies for Fortune 100 customers. As a Sales Leader at Google Cloud, she manages multi-billion dollar accounts and helps executives transform their businesses with Data and AI. Previously, she led Global GTM at Amazon, integrating Amazon Ads and AWS while managing AWS’s top strategic account — Apple — and served as VP of Professional Services at Amplitude, driving customer success and strategic growth.

A trusted advisor to CIOs at companies like Yum Brands on cloud transformation, Shilpa is recognized for translating market insights into actionable strategies. She is also a TEDx board member and mentor in the Googlers for Startups program.

TCS AI PANEL

Durga leads Global System Integrator cloud strategy and go-to-market at NVIDIA, driving enterprise adoption of the NVIDIA AI stack across major cloud platforms. With roots as a software developer, he brings rare depth — spanning technical expertise, product management, and enterprise sales — to build strategic partnerships that scale AI and cloud solutions globally.

Nikunj leads Amazon’s expansion into new global markets, building AI and GenAI solutions that drive customer experience and operational excellence at scale. A former Linux Foundation AI Advisory Council member, he also serves on advisory boards at UT Dallas, University of Houston, and Texas A&M. A passionate mentor and educator, Nikunj bridges cutting-edge technology leadership with academic insight to shape the next generation of innovators.

A 25+ year technology executive, Ramnath is pioneering AI-first software delivery at Pennymac, integrating generative and agentic AI into enterprise operations. His track record speaks volumes — as CTO of Delivery Drivers Inc., he scaled payment volumes from $250M to $6B and grew a platform from 2,000 to 6 million users, a transformation that led to the company’s acquisition by Walmart. He brings a grounded, high-stakes perspective to AI-driven business transformation.

Abhinav Goyal is Head of Sales at Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) in North America, leading strategic growth for the Consumer Business Group. With over 26 years of global experience, he drives large-scale digital transformation, builds client relationships, and delivers measurable outcomes for leading enterprises. He specializes in helping organizations unlock value from technology investments through AI, cloud, and data-driven platforms.

Abhinav has a strong track record of leading complex, multi-year transformation programs that translate innovation into revenue growth, improved customer experience, and operational efficiency. He holds an MBA from the University of Chicago Booth School of Business and is an Ironman triathlete and marathon runner — reflecting his passion for discipline and pushing boundaries.

TECH C-SUITE EXECUTIVE PANEL

Indu Jain is the Head of Technology for Capital One Sales Auto, bringing over 25 years of industry experience to the stage. She’s a passionate champion of innovation, AI, and inclusive tech leadership — and a powerhouse voice for Women in Tech right here in the Dallas-Fort Worth area.

Indu is also a Dallas Business Journal Women in Technology Honoree and a 2026 D CEO Dallas 500 Honoree.

Naveen Bandla oversees quantitative research, air service development, and commercial strategy at DFW Airport. He leads parking business functions, enterprise data, and AI analytics to drive data-driven decision making. With 25+ years of aviation experience, including roles at Sabre Airline Solutions, Naveen holds degrees in Mechanical and Industrial Engineering.

As CIO, Simon Parkinson holds strategic and operational responsibility for all aspects of IT systems and capabilities at one of the most iconic beverage brands in the world. With over 25 years of experience across the Coca-Cola System — including a decade based in Europe — and a background at IBM UK in advanced manufacturing technology, Simon brings a truly global perspective to the stage.

His expertise spans large-scale ERP implementations, application development, business process re-engineering, governance, and project and change management.

As EVP of Solutions Engineering, Sridhar partners with large enterprises on digital transformation — from identifying core business needs to delivering the solutions that address them.

His background spans technology solutioning and strategic leadership across complex organizations, with a focus on where AI is moving the needle, the business challenges it creates, and translating emerging trends into real outcomes.

Sarah Rodriguez has served as the PwC US Chemicals Leader for the last 5 years. Currently, she serves as the US Private Equity Native AI Finance Go To Market Leader. She sits in the Finance Strategy team and is a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) by trade.

She has ~30 years of industry, management consulting, and deals experience, with direct international experience in Asia, Europe, and Latin America. Sarah’s background is in leading companies through large-scale, transformative change, whether due to shifts in the industry, business model changes, or disruptive technologies. All of her work is about maximizing value at the enterprise level and balancing trade-offs across discrete points in the organization.