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An Evening Designed
in Your Honor

Your unwavering trust and partnership mean the world to us. CriticalRiver’s Annual Appreciation Dinner is not just an event — it’s our heartfelt “Thank You.”

Dive into insightful discussions with experts from Forrester and CriticalRiver as you enjoy a lavish dinner and camaraderie.

Massimo’s, 5200 Mowry Ave, Fremont, CA 94538Get Directions →

Session Topics

GenAI for Competitive Advantage

Gain insights on crafting your strategies for success with the Forrester Analyst

  • 01The current state of enterprise GenAI
  • 02GenAI’s impact on business
  • 03Navigating the culture aspect in GenAI
  • 04Strategies for selecting GenAI use cases
  • 05Should you buy or build?
Featured Speakers

Keynote Speakers

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Brandon Purcell

Keynote Speaker

VP, Principal Analyst  ·  Forrester

Brandon serves professionals in customer insights, specializing in customer analytics and artificial intelligence. His work assists organizations in deriving meaningful insights from customer data, aiding them in attracting and retaining customers, enhancing customer loyalty and profitability, and informing product development and service delivery. Additionally, his research agenda encompasses artificial intelligence strategy, with a specific emphasis on responsible and ethical AI.

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Sunil Sharma

Keynote Speaker

Global Head of Data Science & Digital Engineering  ·  CriticalRiver

With an impressive 25-year journey in the tech sector, Sunil boasts a history of spearheading pivotal IT projects and significantly boosting revenues. He has been instrumental in crafting a billion-dollar data platform, ushering in global Agile transformations, and delivering analytics to millions. Additionally, Sunil serves as a visiting faculty member for executive education programs at both the Stanford Graduate School of Business and UC Berkeley’s Haas School of Business, specializing in the field of data strategy.

Esteemed Panelists

Executive Perspectives

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Steven Nott

FormFactor
Chief Information Officer

Steven Nott is a seasoned IT leader with a rich background spanning over two decades, Steve has made notable impacts in the IT sector, notably at Cypress Semiconductor and currently at FormFactor. His approach to IT management is people and process-centric, placing emphasis on these elements before diving into technological solutions. This strategy has fostered significant organizational transformations, highlighting his expertise in leadership and comprehensive strategic planning.

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Tony Sorensen

Five9 & CriticalRiver
CIO, Five9 & Senior Advisor, CriticalRiver

Tony Sorensen’s reputation as an esteemed IT executive is built on a foundation of effectively driving revenue and operational efficiency through transformative business and IT strategies. Tony is skilled in steering global teams, crafting strategic solutions, and adeptly managing cross-functional teams within complex, matrixed organizations. His proficiency in synchronizing technology with business goals marks him as a pivotal figure in the intersection of technological advancement and organizational growth.

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