ITEXPO 2024

You may not know it, but the biggest tech battle of this century so far is about to begin. Generative AI and the Metaverse are already changing everything, and the biggest tech companies in the world are all in. Are you?

With Generative AI technology already changing the way we conduct business, and 70% of all brands forecasted to be present in the Metaverse by 2027, to remain competitive every organization needs to understand the implications of these two technologies and what opportunities they present for your organization. While readying your organization for the use of Generative AI and for entry into the Metaverse may seem daunting, the consequences of being late to the party or missing the party altogether are dire - just ask Blockbusters, Borders, or Xerox.

In his session, Barton will:

• Provide an overview of what Generative AI and the Metaverse are all about and why they are changing everything.
• Make the linkage between the Metaverse as the new 'front-end' and Generative AI as the new 'back-end' for conducting your future business.
• Show how global, best-in-class B2B, B2C, and B2B2C companies currently leverage Generative AI and the Metaverse to grow sales, market more effectively, decrease customer and field service costs, and improve training retention.
• Walk participants through a proven, 8-step approach to successfully leverage Generative AI and the Metaverse to conduct your future business

You will learn why Generative AI and the Metaverse, and the integration of these two technologies are so important for your organization’s long-term survival. You will hear how other companies are prospering by already leveraging Generative AI and the Metaverse today. You will receive a proven, 8-step approach to successfully leverage Generative AI and the Metaverse to conduct your future business.

1. Why NPS and similar measurement methods are broken, including the unnecessary blind spots these tools create
2. Real world scenarios of how a more robust, people-centric methodology, based on what customers and employees value most, is driving better experiences 
3. How an empathetic approach to experiences will help limit employee turnover, increase customer loyalty, and ultimately become a business differentiator   

According to a recent Cisco-sponsored a global hybrid work study, 98 percent of all meetings will have at least one remote participant. With hybrid work becoming the new norm, organizations are facing the challenge of redefining the future of work. This shift is revolutionizing employee retention, talent acquisition, and employee well-being. No longer can individual departments work in isolation; IT, HR, and Facilities must join forces to plan and execute a cohesive strategy. The future of work is all about enabling seamless experiences, whether at home, the office or anywhere in between.

Aruna will discuss the framework needed to create those experiences and make the office a magnet, not a mandate, including the important ingredients to facilitate highly productive collaborative hybrid work:

• Enabling end-to-end experiences that support how you work in an open and extensible technology ecosystem.
• Delivering smart connections and devices that support the needs of both office based and remote team members.
• Extending hybrid work technology with machine learning and artificial intelligence that uplifts and scales seamless experiences and productivity - and ensures that all employees feel included.
• Providing visibility, manageability, and insights no matter where employees work - with security built-in, not bolted on.
• Supporting customers through innovations to contact center in the cloud that help scale resources working from home or in the office.
• Ensuring interoperability without sacrificing user experience.
• Making hybrid work a reality regardless of employee presence – whether in the home, office, or automobile.

She will also showcase Cisco's experience with hybrid work, including a discussion about the unprecedented level of collaboration between IT, Human Resources and Facilities that made offices more engaging, and ultimately ensures that hybrid work, works.

This panel, hosted by Telarus CRO Dan Foster, features AI technology experts across cloud, contact center, cyber security, IOT, and MSP markets. Discussion will cover AI marketplace trends and how partners can monetize opportunities and businesses can enjoy new efficiencies by leveraging AI.  Topics include, among others:

• New feature sets like AI-powered conversation capture to help drive revenue for CCaaS customers.
• How AI is helping organizations augment their workforce productivity rather than replacing them.
• How AIOT (Artificial Intelligence of Things) advancements are helping to make our world safer and healthier.
• Can AI be the secret weapon in combating evolving cyber threats
• Embracing the reality of AI to drive explorative conversations and uncover opportunities within the IT framework that break down existing silos.

As advancements in AI, the Metaverse, and blockchain reshape our digital landscape, legal frameworks must adapt to address critical concerns regarding data privacy, intellectual property ownership, and user rights.  Through real-world examples, case studies, and practical recommendations, this session will explore the evolving legal landscape and offer valuable insights into the following key areas:

1. Blockchain Law: Discover how blockchain technology is transforming traditional legal systems, including its impact on contract enforcement, smart contracts, and decentralized governance. Gain a deeper understanding of the legal implications associated with blockchain-based platforms within the Metaverse.
2. Privacy Law in the Metaverse and AI: Uncover the complexities of data privacy and protection in virtual environments. Explore the legal considerations surrounding user data, consent, and identity within immersive digital spaces, and explore potential solutions for safeguarding user privacy.
3. Intellectual Property Rights: Insight into the challenges surrounding copyright, trademark, and patent protections in virtual worlds, and explore legal strategies to safeguard creators' rights and foster innovation.

This session will appeal to technologists, legal professionals, entrepreneurs, content creators, and anyone interested in the legal implications and opportunities presented by these transformative technologies.