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Business Innovation Summit Series: Unfiltered Conversations About the Future of Enterprise AI
This special episode of the AI Proving Ground Podcast kicks off a weeklong series of daily releases from the WWT Business Innovation Summit — bringing you unfiltered conversations with the leaders shaping the next decade of AI, cybersecurity, cloud and enterprise strategy. Featuring insights from executives at Cisco, Google Cloud, Microsoft, NVIDIA, NightDragon, Morgan Stanley and more, this series offers urgent, real-time perspective on how AI is transforming the global economy, redefining risk, and rewriting the rules of competitive advantage.
Olympic Moments with Michael Phelps: Lessons in Excellence and Resilience
A raw, inspiring look at how Michael Phelps built greatness through relentless discipline, precise preparation, and the courage to confront vulnerability—offering timeless lessons for leaders striving to perform at their best.
Inside LA28: How Casey Wasserman Is Preparing the Olympics for an Unstable World
The 2028 Games will be the largest peacetime gathering in human history—and Casey Wasserman is determined to turn those 30 summer days into a catalyst for the next 30 years. In this conversation, he unpacks the power of sport, the responsibility of global unity, and the leadership required to deliver an Olympics for a new era.
The Role of AI, Cloud and Cyber in Digital Transformation with WWT Co-Founder and CEO Jim Kavanaugh and Cisco President Jeetu Patel
Technology is no longer just an enabler—it's the foundation of modern business. AI, cloud, and cybersecurity have moved from the background to the core of enterprise strategy. Jeetu Patel, Cisco's President and Chief Product Officer, discusses how these technologies are converging to redefine scale, resilience, and trust in an increasingly connected world. Executives will learn the new capabilities defining the digital frontier, and how companies can evolve to stay secure, agile, and intelligent by design.
NVIDIA: The $5 Trillion Engine Driving the Future of Industry
AI is driving transformation across all industries, fueled by breakthroughs in computing power, digital twins, and autonomous systems. NVIDIA executives Jay Puri, Charlie Wuischpard and Craig Weinstein unpack how the full AI stack—from silicon to software—is reshaping industries and redefining how we live, work, and interact with the world. Leaders will learn what it takes to align their organizations behind AI in order to scale innovation and stay competitive in the race to harness this momentum.
The AI Multiplier: Creating a Sustainable Competitive Advantage with Google Cloud COO Francis deSouza
Generative AI isn't just another tech trend; it's a fundamental shift in how businesses compete. The question is no longer if you should adopt AI, but how you can embed it into your organization to create a durable, defensible advantage. Google Cloud COO Francis deSouza shares how leaders are using AI as a competitive advantage to build intelligent operations for unmatched efficiency, create predictive customer experiences that foster deep loyalty and accelerate innovation to discover what's next. Executives will learn what it takes to build an AI-native culture…because the businesses that win the next decade won't just use AI—they'll be built with it at their core.
The New Energy Paradigm
As AI adoption accelerates, the pressure mounts to modernize the energy and security infrastructure that powers data-driven innovation. This conversation brings together leaders at the intersection of energy, technology, and cybersecurity to explore the strategic investments required to meet rising demands—securely and sustainably. Executives will learn the decisions they need to make now to reduce risk, unlock value, and lead through a rapidly evolving energy and AI landscape.
The New Innovation Factory: Blueprints for AI-Native, Agentic Engineering
In an era where software and data are pivotal, leveraging the right AI tools – and the right people and processes – can transform software development and IT operations. This session highlights examples of how applied practices across data architecture and AI integration enhanced efficiency, scalability, and innovation across the organization. Leaders will discover how aligning data strategies with AI outcomes can drive superior use cases and operational excellence, offering unparalleled value to enterprises of all sizes.
The Future of AI with NVIDIA Founder and CEO Jensen Huang
Watch WWT Co-Founder and CEO Jim Kavanaugh and NVIDIA Founder and CEO Jensen Huang talk about the evolution and future of AI. During the discussion, Jim and Jensen will also provide practical tips for implementing AI at scale within the enterprise.
Emerging and International Security Risk: Executive Perspectives
A rapidly evolving threat landscape is putting security leaders and their teams on their heels. Cyber attacks, AI, nation-state bad actors, regulatory changes — the list is growing by the day. Watch WWT's Vice President of Global Cybersecurity Chris Konrad as he hosts an executive discussion with Dave DeWalt (Founder and CEO of NightDragon), Rob Joyce (former Director of Cybersecurity for the NSA) and Kate Kuehn (WWT's Global Head of Cybersecurity Advocacy) as they explore strategies for government collaboration, board preparation and future cybersecurity challenges. They'll provide actionable advice for organizations to enhance their resilience against current and future cyber threats.
Investing in Innovation: Data Centers, AI and Energy
The AI revolution demands power, space, and cooling that most data centers weren't designed to handle. Watch WWT CTO Mike Taylor as he leads an executive fireside chat with Jeffrey Holzschuh (Chairman of Morgan Stanley's Institutional Securities Group), Joe Dominguez (President and CEO of Constellation Energy) and Aidan Kehoe (Managing Partner at Nadia Partners) that touches on the critical decisions and investments needed in energy to power innovations with data and AI.
Leadership and Future Trends in Technology with U.S. General Mike Minihan
IT leaders in today's complex business landscape must illustrate leadership and transcend traditional boundaries to drive innovation, enhance operational efficiency and maintain a competitive edge. Watch WWT President Joe Koenig as he hosts a fireside chat with Four-Star General Mike Minihan, Commander of the U.S. Air Force Air Mobility Command, in which they talk about leadership, AI and technology and collaboration across multiple teams and stakeholders.
Leadership Lessons in Golf Ahead of the 2025 Ryder Cup
In both golf and business, leadership is a blend of skill, strategy and an innate ability to unite and bring out the best in others. Watch WWT EVP of Global Enterprise Sales Matt Horner as he leads a thought-provoking discussion with Luke Donald (2025 European Ryder Cup Captain) and Tom O'Toole (former USGA President) about the importance of leadership in building high-performance teams and the role of technology in the sport of golf.
Analyzing the Massive Complexities and Opportunities Associated with AI
Artificial intelligence sits atop nearly every executive- and board-level agenda heading into 2024. Yet, despite the momentum behind the technology, few companies are well positioned to actually capitalize on its potential.
Join WWT CTO Mike Taylor as he hosts a panel discussion with three visionary AI leaders: Intel Chief Data Scientist Gretchen Stewart, Microsoft Principal Data Scientist Jacob Spoelstra and Novy.ai CEO Elias Torres.
Driving Long-Term Success with Jack Nicklaus and Jim Kavanaugh
Whether on the golf course or in the board room, long-term success hinges on hard work, preparation, accountability and execution.
In this intimate conversation between WWT Co-founder and CEO Jim Kavanaugh and golf legend Jack Nicklaus, two visionary leaders talk about what it takes to pursue and sustain greatness. Jim and Jack talk about ways in which they've overcome challenges, overcoming complacency and the role in which core values play in their success.
Talking Strategy and Execution with Jack Nicklaus — the Greatest Golf Champion of All Time
Spend an hour hearing from golf legend Jack Nicklaus, the 18-time professional major championship winner affectionately known as The Golden Bear, as he talks about the importance of thinking ahead of the curve, staying grounded in the heights of success and maintaining a work-life balance that emphasizes core values.
Jack sits down with WWT Executive Vice President Matt Horner and WWT friend and former president of the United States Golf Association Tom O'Toole while at the 2023 World Wide Technology Championship's Business Innovation Summit for a legendary conversation you won't want to miss.
Navigating the Cybersecurity Landscape with NightDragon's Dave DeWalt
Today's CISO operates in an increasingly challenging world — one in which the threat landscape is constantly evolving and growing more sophisticated. Join NightDragon Founder and CEO Dave DeWalt and WWT Area Vice President of Global Cyber Chris Konrad as they unpack these challenges and offer guidance on how security leaders can navigate this fast-paced and evolving landscape.
Cultivating Workplace Excellence with Fortune's Alan Murray, Great Place to Work's Michael Bush and WWT's Jim Kavanaugh
Macroeconomic trends and a rapidly evolving technology landscape are dramatically reshaping the concept of work. And in today's competitive environment, business leaders must establish a positive workplace culture that maximizes the potential of their employees.
Join WWT Founder and CEO Jim Kavanaugh as he talks with two visionary leaders — Fortune CEO Alan Murray and Great Place to Work CEO Michael Bush — about what it takes to foster a strong culture that promotes productivity and innovation.
Innovation at the Intersection with Jim Kavanaugh and Chuck Robbins
Join WWT Co-Founder and CEO Jim Kavanaugh and Cisco Chair and CEO Chuck Robbins as they talk about innovation taking place in the marketplace. Jim and Chuck dive into the evolving landscape of hybrid work and how executives can start building a workplace culture that can drive people and business outcomes.