Panel & Networking Cocktail — AI-First Transformation: Turning AI Experiments into Business Impact

AI is no longer just a tool; it is reshaping how organizations operate, make decisions, and create value. Yet while 82% of decision-makers now use AI weekly, only 5% of organizations have achieved substantial financial gains from it.

This panel discussion will bring together leaders from Expedia, Genesys, H Company, and the City of Austin to share their perspectives, experiences, and practical insights on how businesses can move beyond experimentation and build a truly AI-first organization.

We will explore how AI is transforming operations, processes, skills, workforce organization, and company culture—and what leaders can do today to turn AI investments into measurable business impact.

The speakers:
– Tony Guerrero, US GTM, H Company
– Jordan Houari, VP of Technology, Expedia Group
– Guillaume Lardeux, SVP Transformation, IT & Office of the CEO, Genesys
– Roxanna Meneses, IT Manager Sr in Technology Services, City of Austin
– Andres Traslavina, Co-Founder – Executive Strategy and Search, People ATX

The panel discussion will be followed by a networking cocktail reception.