Receptions Keynotes and Others
Think Campus Welcome Reception Monday, Mar 19, 2018 | 5:30 PM - 8:00 PM | . | Session ID: 8885A You won't want to miss the grand opening of Think 2018 Campus Park. Take this opportunity to network and preview the latest industry solutions, technology, partnerships and exhibits on hand. Join us for the festivities, and enjoy hors d?oeuvres and beverages. |
Put Your Data to Work on the Cloud for Smarter Business Tuesday, Mar 20, 2018 | 2:30 PM - 3:30 PM | Events Center | Session ID: 8790A The hallmark of a smarter business is the ability to transform data into digital intelligence that can fuel innovation and competitive edge. The right cloud architecture will simplify access to all types of data, and the latest technologies -- AI, ML, blockchain, analytics, quantum computing -- no matter the source, to put data to work inside and outside the firewall in new ways. It will apply unique expertise, and agile, cloud-native design to put the right workloads and data on the right delivery model personalizing the journey to cloud to your unique business requirements. That?s the power of a flexible cloud for smarter business that?s designed for data, AI ready, and secure to the core. |
Speakers David
Kenny, IBM |
Making Data Simple and Accessible Tuesday, Mar 20, 2018 | 4:30 PM - 5:10 PM | Cloud and Data Campus Large Theater A | Session ID: 8706A Data. For years we have been hearing about its amazing potential and how its the foundation for the next disruptive force that will impact the global business landscape - Artificial Intelligence.But most today are focused on just getting more value from their data, while starting to plot how to best start the climb up the ladder to AI. In this keynote, learn how to become a data-driven culture built upon a discipline of data science and by making your data simple & accessible, regardless of where it lives. See first hand how IBM is helping leading clients unlock the amazing potential of their data and accelerating their climb to the transformational power of AI. |
Speakers Beth
Smith, IBM |
Think Campus Reception Tuesday, Mar 20, 2018 | 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM | . | Session ID: 8886A Network with other attendees and preview the latest industry solutions, technology, partnerships and exhibits on hand at this premier exposition. |
IBM Rocks with BNL at the Beach Tuesday, Mar 20, 2018 | 7:30 PM - 10:00 PM | Mandalay Bay Poolside | Session ID: 8888A Join your colleagues on the Mandalay Beach with BNL. All guests must be 21+ (photo ID may be requested) and have their conference badge or guest ticket to enter The Beach at Mandalay Bay. Doors open at 7:30pm. |
Building the Next Generation Ecosystem Wednesday, Mar 21, 2018 | 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM | Grand Garden Arena | Session ID: 8968A Virtually every profession, as we know them today, in every industry is changing. IBM has prepared for this very moment?with Watson, with IBM Cloud, with deep expertise. And together we?ve also been on a journey to transform our partner channel. It?s time to shift to acceleration. This year we?re focused on 5 strategic pillars: embedding IBM solutions, simplifying SaaS, streamlining PartnerWorld benefits & experience, leveraging third party marketplaces and deploying a re-imagined incentive model. Join us for a two-part general session where you will hear from our Chairman and CEO, Ginni Rometty, top IBM leaders, our partners and a very special guest who will help set the tone for what the next generation ecosystem requires in 2018. |
Speakers David
Kenny, IBM |
IBM Rocks with the Chain Smokers at MGM Arena Wednesday, Mar 21, 2018 | 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM | Grand Garden Arena | Session ID: 8889A After a week of keeping your head up, it's time to let your hair down! Don't miss the Chain Smokers at MGM Arena. All guests must be 21+ (photo ID may be requested) and have their conference badge or guest ticket to enter MGM Arena. Bus departures from Mandalay Bay start at 6:00pm from the Shark Reef exit. Doors open at 7:00pm. |
IBM Rocks with Train at Mandalay Bay Wednesday, Mar 21, 2018 | 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM | Events Center | Session ID: 8891A After a week of keeping your head up, it's time to let your hair down! Don't miss Train at Mandalay Bay Arena. All guests must be 21+ (photo ID may be requested) and have their conference badge or guest ticket to enter Mandalay Bay Arena. Doors open at 7:00pm. |