CriticalRiver’s Annual Appreciation Dinner
Thank you for the overwhelming response. We express our heartfelt gratitude to all our attendees, panelists, and speakers for sharing their invaluable insights and contributing to the success of this event.
Highlights
100+
Attendees
40+
Global Organizations
5
Speakers
Your unwavering trust and partnership mean the world to us. In celebration of the bonds we’ve built, we’re elated to host an evening designed in your honor. CriticalRiver’s Annual Appreciation Dinner is not just an event—it’s our way of saying a heartfelt “Thank You” for the trust and partnership you have placed in us.
Dive into insightful discussions with experts from Forrester and CriticalRiver as you enjoy the lavish dinner and camaraderie. Your presence truly elevates our gathering. Here’s to an evening filled with cherished memories.
Meet with the Forrester Analyst to gain insights on GenAI for Competitive Advantage: Crafting Your Strategies for Success
- The current state of enterprise GenAI
- GenAI’s impact on business
- Navigating the culture aspect in GenAI
- Strategies for selecting GenAI use cases
- Should you buy or build
Brandon Purcell
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.
Sunil Sharma
Global Head of Data Science and 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
Steven Nott
Chief Information Officer, FormFactor
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.
Tony Sorensen
Chief Information Officer, Five9 and 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.