New York CDAO Community
Town Hall
April 9, 2025 | 11:00am EDT
April 9, 2025
11:00am EDT
AI Factories for Competitive Advantage
Participate with your CDAO peers in the New York 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 New York 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 New York CDAO community will lead the interactive discussion and share lessons learned.

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

Jasmeet Bhatia
Truist
VP, Decision Science Analytics
Discussion Leader

Rahul Lath
World Wrestling Entertainment Inc
SVP, Data Science & Engineering
Discussion Leader

Charu Mehta
Mastercard
Global Product Head, Data Strategy & Management and AI Strategy
Discussion Leader

Kyle Pudenz
Cencora
SVP, Enterprise Data & Analytics
Discussion Leader
Agenda
April 9, 2025
11:00am - 12:00pm 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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