Impossible Factory: Live! Interactive Exhibits:

Demo 1: Revolutionizing Logistics & Maintenance at Scale with AI: Experience first-hand the powerful AI-driven hardware + software integrated logistics solution developed by Kawasaki and Slalom_build that increases safety and efficiency and decrease costs for inspection for major railway systems.

• Technologies: NVIDIA cuOpt, NVIDIA Jetson Orin, Microsoft Azure, Azure Sphere, Databricks.
• Solution Application Opportunities: Route optimization for repairs, supply chain logistics, manufacturing plant operations

Demo 2: Calculating the value of your GenAI investment: Slalom’s AI Value Calculator (ALPHA) empowers you to make informed decisions by accurately forecasting the total cost of ownership (TCO) and return on investment (ROI) for AI use cases.

• You’ll experience a live demonstration of how ALPHA:
  • Simplifies complex financial analysis
  • Allows you to compare use cases
  • Allows you to return to your use cases to adjust investment decisions

Demo 3: Elevate your workforce’s performance with Copilot for Microsoft 365 – Experience a live demo of M365 Copilot capabilities.
You’ll learn:

• M365 Copilot Best Practices - learn how to best empower your workforce to adopt and realize the value of this powerful technology.
• About Slalom’s journey as an early adopter – Slalom, Inc. was an early adopter of M365 Copilot. Our AI experts will share first-hand insights into our organization's experience implementing M365 Copilot and provide metrics demonstrating how it has enhanced the efficiency of our workforce.

Demo 4: Unlock new possibilities with Copilot Studio: transforming business through AI innovation
Discover how Microsoft Copilot Studio can revolutionize your organization's operations. Tailored for business leaders, this session will showcase how to harness the full potential of Copilot, leveraging generative AI to automate tasks, retrieve data, and streamline workflows. You'll gain a firsthand look at the art of the possible as we demonstrate how AI-powered copilots can enhance decision-making, drive productivity, and transform the way your teams work. You’ll discover:

• Different types of Copilots: Learn how Copilots can assist across various business functions.
• Generative AI in action: See how Copilot can query and retrieve information, create records, and trigger workflows with ease.
• Copilot plugins: Extend functionality and seamlessly integrate Copilot into your existing systems for enhanced automation.

Panel Discussion:

Securing the Upside Together: Diverse Perspectives on an AI-Driven Future

• Jen Schneider, Associate Dean of the College of Innovation and Design at Boise State. Oversees the Digital Innovation and Design degree program and the AI for All Certificate.
• Darrel Cherry, Distinguished Engineer, Clearwater Analytics. Leads technology strategy for AI solutions, as well as Clearwater's overall enterprise architecture.
• Diane Bevan, President and CEO, Idaho Technology Council. Leads efforts to drive innovation and support Idaho’s technology ecosystem.
• Danielle Funston, Global Lead of AI Innovation and Product Strategy, Slalom. Excels in aligning strategy with execution to ensure high-impact delivery across business priorities.
• Peter Laudati, Senior Cloud Developer Advocate, Microsoft. Specializes in artificial intelligence and cloud technologies.
• Rose Sellars, Director, Slalom. Specializes in data strategy, generative AI, and human-centered technology leadership.