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Agilysys Announces Inspire 2020 User Conference, February 4-7, 2020 at Rosen Shingle Creek in Orlando

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Agilysys, Inc. (Nasdaq: AGYS), a leading global provider of next-generation hospitality software solutions and services, today announced its Inspire user conference to be held February 4-7, 2020 at Rosen Shingle Creek in Orlando.

The three-day event will give attendees an opportunity to network with industry peers and share information about how to achieve success using Agilysys’ comprehensive end-to-end solutions for property management, point-of-sale, inventory and procurement, payments, document management and related processes. In addition, the event provides a great opportunity for customers and partners to network at the Partner Expo.

“In keeping with our commitment to customer centricity, Inspire provides a forum for Agilysys’ customers to stay connected to not only our products and services, but to our people as well. It is an excellent event for us to share our strategy and vision for the future, and to listen and learn from our customers at the same time,” said PB Biswas, Chief Technology Officer at Agilysys. “We have an outstanding roster of guest and internal speakers to help participants realize the full potential of their Agilysys technology investments.”

Educational sessions during the conference will focus on product training, best practices education, and technology features and updates including new and upcoming product enhancements. Additionally, Agilysys will showcase several new solutions that were released during the prior year and will give their customers continued exposure to the progress of the company’s product modernization efforts that have been underway across the software portfolio.

“Sharing with customers the progress that we have made in the modernization of our products is always a very satisfying experience for the Agilysys team,” said Sridhar Laveti, Vice President of Established Products and Customer Support. “It gives our customers confidence that they have the right technology partner. We are eagerly looking forward to next month’s event.”

Inspire will be attended by senior executives, management and operational staff across the hospitality industry. For more information about Inspire 2020 or to register for the conference, visit https://events.agilysys.com/event.

About Agilysys 
Agilysys has been a leader in hospitality software for more than 40 years, delivering innovative guest-centric technology solutions for gaming, hotels, resorts and cruise, corporate foodservice management, restaurants, universities, healthcare, and sports and entertainment. Agilysys offers the most comprehensive software solutions in the industry, , including point-of-sale (POS), property management (PMS), inventory and procurement, payments, and related applications, to manage the entire guest journey. Agilysys is known for its leadership in hospitality, its broad product offerings and its customer-centric service. Some of the largest hospitality companies around the world use Agilysys solutions to help improve guest loyalty, drive revenue growth and increase operational efficiencies. Agilysys operates across the Americas, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, Asia-Pacific, and India with headquarters located in Alpharetta, GA. For more information visit Agilysys.com.
For more information, visit www.agilysys.com.

OIDA Executive Forum, 9 March 2020, Hilton San Diego Bayfront Hotel, U.S.A.

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The Optical Society (OSA), co-locating with Optical Fiber Communication Conference and Exhibition (OFC), will hold the annual OIDA Executive Forum on 9 March 2020 at the Hilton San Diego Bayfront Hotel, U.S.A.

More than 200 senior-level executives will attend this event to discuss recent technology advancements, opportunities and challenges facing the next generation in optical networking and communications.

“The Executive Forum on Monday of OFC is the place where you can pick up the latest trends on optical systems and components as well as major market changes or disruptions,” says Eve Griliches, product marketing manager, Cisco. “It sets the pace for the entire week of OFC.”

The 2020 program will feature a keynote presentation by Elizabeth Rivera Hartling, Subsea Optical Network Architect, Facebook, U.S.A., on “The Growing Facebook Network: Connecting the Planet.”

Other highlights will include panel discussions, a special “Fireside Chat” discussion and various networking events that will enable executives in the optical networking and communications business to connect with industry peers who are implementing solutions and addressing issues much like their own.

What: OIDA Executive Forum

When: Monday, 9 March 2020, 7:30 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. (PDT)

Where: Hilton San Diego Bayfront Hotel – Indigo Ballroom, San Diego, California, USA

In addition to the keynote speaker, attendees will also hear from industry leaders in the following panel presentations:

Will Open Optical Networking Change the Service Provider Landscape? The panel will include Stephen Hardy (Moderator), Lightwave; Mattias Fridström, Telia; Ron Johnson, Cisco; Beck Mason, Lumentum; and Hans-Juergen Schmidtke, Facebook.
Network Automation: When Do We Get There? The panel will include Heidi Adams (Moderator), IHS Markit; Kailem Anderson, Blue Planet/Ciena; Hua-Jang Han, Verizon; Kartik Sethuraman, NEC Corporation of America; and Anees Shaikh, Google.
The Next Big Things – AI, Cloud Gaming, and AR/VR. The panel will include Jörg-Peter Elbers (Moderator), ADVA; Martin Capurro, Comcast; Jason Hoffman, Mobile Edge X; Dhiraj Mallick, Cerebras Systems; and Ed Tiedemann, Qualcomm.
What is Going on at the Edge? The panel will include Shamim Akhtar (Moderator), Apple; Cole Crawford, Vapor IO; Seungjoo Hong, SK Telecom; Greg Pattine, Edge Micro; and Glenn Wellbrock, Verizon.

This year’s Fireside Chat: The View from the Top, will be moderated by Natarajan Subrahmanyan, AO Asset Management. It will feature Alexis Bjorlin, Broadcom; Bill Gartner, Cisco; Xiang Liu, Futurewei Technologies; Alan Lowe, Lumentum; and Chuck Mattera, II-VI Incorporated.

Credentialed members of the media may attend the OIDA Executive Forum by contacting: [email protected]

View the forum schedule and speaker profiles.

The 2020 OIDA Executive Forum at OFC is sponsored by Cisco, MRSI Systems and Lightwave.

OSA Industry Development Associates (OIDA), operated as a division of The Optical Society (OSA), serves and represents organizations engaged in the business of optics and photonics—from start-ups to Fortune 500s. In support of its member companies, OIDA promotes and protects the business of optics and photonics in driving innovation, creating jobs, and accelerating growth in the U.S. and around the world. OIDA provides exclusive roadmap reports and market data for the industry, serves as the voice of the industry to government and academia, acts as a liaison with several trade associations worldwide and provides a network for the exchange of ideas and information within the optics and photonics community.

Source: The Optical Society
Founded in 1916, The Optical Society (OSA) is the leading professional organization for scientists, engineers, students and business leaders who fuel discoveries, shape real-life applications and accelerate achievements in the science of light. Through world-renowned publications, meetings and membership initiatives, OSA provides quality research, inspired interactions and dedicated resources for its extensive global network of optics and photonics experts. For more information, visit osa.org.

The 17th Annual MIT Sloan CIO Symposium, May 19, 2020, Sheraton Boston Hotel, Boston, MA

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In today’s digital economy, it is imperative that organizations respond rapidly to changing technologies and markets. By synchronizing the three design elements of people, processes and technology, organizations can enable new and fast digital strategies. Global CIOs are invited to learn how to design their enterprise for sustained success by attending the 17th Annual MIT Sloan CIO Symposium, May 19, 2020. Registration is now open for the nation’s premier CIO event, with early-bird savings of up to 50 percent available through February 29, 2020.

The premier conference will bring together nearly 900 CIOs, senior IT executives, technology innovators and MIT academic thought leaders. This full day will comprise networking, collaboration and discussions around emerging and evolving technologies like AI, machine learning, big data, cybersecurity, and cloud. Attendees will learn how to leverage these insightful technologies to create nimble organizations that are deeply engaged with their customers and other stakeholders.

“We’re looking forward to empowering CIOs to be strategically flexible in responding quickly to new competitive threats and opportunities which is vital in today’s digital economy,” said Lindsey Anderson, Chair of the 2020 MIT Sloan CIO Symposium. “The Symposium’s panel sessions and networking will provide the education, insight on innovative technologies, and real-world examples to help CIOs architect a business for long term success.”

More than a dozen keynote presentations and interactive panel discussions tied to this year’s theme, “Designing Your Enterprise for Sustained Success,” will feature more than 60 business leaders, technology trendsetters, and thought leaders from academia. Potential topics to be addressed during the conference, include:

Every Company Needs a Data Monetization Strategy: How to Pick the Right One
Creating a Culture of Innovation
Building the Next-Generation Enterprise
Decision Making at the Speed of Digital
Building Digital-Ready Culture in Traditional Organizations

Additionally, the Symposium’s Innovation Showcase will feature 10 carefully selected early-stage companies that are providing innovative and valuable IT solutions. The Showcase will be open to the public from 5:30 to 7:00 p.m.

The MIT Sloan CIO Symposium is co-organized by the MIT Sloan Boston Alumni Association, the MIT Initiative on the Digital Economy (IDE), and the MIT Sloan Center for Information Systems Research (CISR). It will take place from 8:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. at a new location this year, the Sheraton Boston Hotel, 39 Dalton street, Boston, MA. For more information and to register, please visit www.mitcio.com.

SOURCE: MIT Sloan CIO Symposium

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eMerge Americas conference, March 30-31, 2020, Miami Beach Convention Center

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eMerge Americas is the premier technology event connecting the Americas held annually at the Miami Beach Convention Center. By connecting global industry leaders and investors with corporate business executives, government leaders, and entrepreneurs, eMerge Americas is transforming Miami into the tech hub of the Americas. In 2019, eMerge Americas attracted over 16,000 attendees and more than 400 participating companies from over 40 countries. eMerge Americas serves as a catalyst in order to foster innovation and investment in South Florida and Latin America. The eMerge Americas founding partners include: Medina Capital, A Rod Corporation, Greenberg Traurig, Knight Foundation, Miami-Dade County, and the Miami Herald. The upcoming eMerge Americas conference is scheduled for March 30-31, 2020.

For more information about eMerge Americas, please visit: www.emergeamericas.com.

eMerge Americas, the premier technology event connecting the Americas, announced the keynote lineup for its upcoming seventh annual conference in Miami Beach, FL, on March 30-31, 2020.

“Capitalizing on the momentum of a transformational year for our ecosystem, we’re convening world-class innovators, thought-leaders, government officials, and investors to take actionable steps on how to leverage our strengths and address the gaps to take Miami to the next level,” said Felice Gorordo, CEO of eMerge Americas. “We’re excited to showcase the high-impact entrepreneurial talent from across the Americas – and around the globe – for what will undoubtedly be a transformative experience.”

Some of the keynote speakers announced include:

Tony Robbins – Entrepreneur, #1 NY Times bestseller, Life & Business Strategist
Linda Rottenberg – CEO & Cofounder of Endeavor
Alexis Ohanian – Cofounder of Initialized Capital & Reddit
Kevin O’Leary – Entrepreneur, Venture Capitalist, and star of ABC’s Shark Tank
João Doria – Governor of São Paulo, Brazil
Holly Rollo – CMO of RSA
Mary Grove – Partner at Revolution’s Rise of the Rest Seed Fund
Alexandria Lafci – COO & Cofounder of New Story

Armando Christian Perez aka Pitbull – Grammy-award winning musician, entrepreneur, and investor
“Throughout the year we engage with burgeoning entrepreneurial communities from across the U.S. and Latin America, having robust conversations with key stakeholders about how to foster innovation and support startup ecosystems,” said Melissa Medina, President of eMerge Americas. “The conference is truly a culmination of our year-round programming and initiatives.”

Source: eMerge Americas

CONVERGE Tech Summit will be held at the Waste Management Phoenix Open (WMPO) on January 29, 2020

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Arizona State University (ASU), the most innovative school in America, announced today its title as presenting sponsor of the 2020 CONVERGE Tech Summit held at the Waste Management Phoenix Open (WMPO) on Jan. 29. CONVERGE will provide attendees an inside look at Arizona’s growing tech sector as well as the unique opportunity to meet global thought leaders and discuss innovations that are critical for success in today’s rapidly changing environment.

“Innovation is in the fabric of everything we do at ASU,” said Dan Dillon, chief executive officer, ASU Enterprise Partners. “We believe innovation and collaboration are key to bettering our communities and we are honored to support the CONVERGE Tech Summit, an event centered around growth and development for Arizona.”

ASU has been named as the most innovative university by U.S. News and World Report all five years the category has existed. The ranking is based on a survey of peers, including college presidents, provosts and admissions deans around the country who nominate up to 15 schools making the most innovative improvements to curriculum, faculty, students, campus life, technology or facilities.

Dillon will represent ASU at the Summit and speak about the impact ASU’s unique partnerships with corporate organizations have made on business and the community at large. His primary focus at ASU is to oversee the operations of ASU Enterprise Partners and the impact the foundation makes through innovative and collaborative initiatives to advance the most innovative university in the country.

“ASU is a disruptor and leader that requires a resource-generating enterprise to serve the university’s faculty, staff and students and engage our donors, philanthropists and investors,” said Dillon.

Dillon is an experienced leader with more than 25 years in domestic and global general management roles in the highly competitive consumer packaged goods and restaurant industries. Dillon has served in C-level and executive positions for leading U.S. companies, including General Mills, Keebler, Nabisco, Heinz, Conagra and Coca-Cola.

ASU also will debut the Innovation Station at the WMPO expo. The interactive booth will take patrons through an exploration of what makes ASU a hub for innovation in America and will focus on three pillars – Better Health, Better Planet and Better Life.

To learn more about the CONVERGE Tech Summit, including panels, speakers and event registration, please visit www.convergeattheopen.com. To learn more about ASU, visit https://www.asu.edu/.

Source: Arizona State University