AI Unleashed: Navigating the Future with Confidence & Caution
October 23, 2024
11:30 AM HST - 1:00 PM HST
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Swinerton Conference Room
841 Bishop Street, STE 500
Honolulu, HI 96813
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Join us to unlock the power of AI and discover how to steer through its challenges with clarity.
In the rapidly evolving world of technology, Artificial Intelligence (AI) stands out as a transformative force. This program is designed for business owners, principals, project managers, marketing professionals, and other key stakeholders interested in exploring how AI can be effectively integrated into their organizations. Participants will gain insights into the potential of AI, understand the associated risks, and learn how to make informed decisions when considering AI adoption. Program highlights include:
- Introduction to AI and its Capabilities: Gain a foundational understanding of what AI can do and how it can impact your industry.
- Preparing for AI Integration: Learn how to assess your organization’s readiness for AI and identify the areas where it can provide the most value.
- Vetting AI Companies: Discover key criteria and best practices for evaluating and selecting AI vendors to ensure they align with your business goals.
- Understanding and Mitigating Risks: Explore the potential risks of AI and learn strategies to safeguard your organization against them.
About the Speaker
Charissa Wong is currently the Information Security and Technology Manager for Bowers + Kubota Consulting and Owner & Principal of her consulting firm, Cyber Kia’i. Charissa is the Vice President of the CIO Council of Hawaii, a collaborative network of senior IT leaders focused on advancing technology and innovation across the state, and the President/VP of ISC2 Hawaii, an organization dedicated to promoting cybersecurity expertise and education. Charissa is a Kamehameha Schools and the University of Oregon graduate.
CPSM Credit: 1.0 (Marketing Planning, Proposals, Management)
**Cancellation/No-Show Policy: If you are unable to attend, you may 1) transfer your ticket to another member of your firm or 2) notify SMPS Hawaii 48 hours prior to the event so we can refund you. NO REFUNDS will be issued after the event has taken place.
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$55.00 SMPS Member Ticket
$75.00 Non-Member Ticket