Tech Talk: Digital Transformation and Artificial Intelligence (AI)

From harnessing the potential of AI to reimagining workflows, this talk covers the dynamic landscape of today's digital transformation, and how it's shaping the way forward for a smarter, more connected future. Learn the latest strategies propelling companies into the digital age, by exploring the powerful synergy between business, technology, and innovation. Northwestern SPS faculty members will also provide practical insights along with real-world applications.

This event is part of the Northwestern University School of Professional Studies (SPS) Thought Leadership Series, a program of online events featuring a wide range of compelling topics and thoughtfully led conversations throughout the 2023–24 academic year.

Featuring:
Faisal Akkawi is faculty director of the Northwestern SPS Master's in Information Systems program. His area of specialization is software architecture for concurrent systems.

Amul Chapla is Principal Cloud Solution Architect at Microsoft. He teaches artificial intelligence and information systems courses for the Northwestern SPS online undergraduate programs.

James M. DeMarco is a business leader and digital business strategy practitioner with over 25 years of experience. He is a faculty member of the Northwestern SPS Master's in Information Systems program.

Sunil Kakade is System VP of Enterprise Data and AI at CommonSpirit Health. He is a faculty member of the Northwestern SPS Master's in Information Systems program.