A Virtual event  |  
July 23, 2025

Wednesday, July 23, 2025 /
02:00 PM ET – 3:00 PM ET

In today’s uncertain economy, businesses need flexible AI strategies to improve efficiency, reduce technical debt, and automate manual tasks. As the focus shifts toward more practical, adaptable solutions, Fast Company is teaming up with Red Hat and Intel to explore how optimizing flexibility with AI helps organizations better respond to evolving customer needs.

The Pragmatic and Flexible AI Roadmap
In this fireside chat, hear how a flexible AI enables your business to stay ahead of competition in any economic climate.

Successful AI Adoption: Technical & Consumer Perspectives
In this panel, hear from industry leaders on best practices for AI deployment, offering key examples from a variety of perspectives.

YOU’LL LEARN

  • Why AI deployment is no longer limited by infrastructure or cost
  • How to choose the right model for your business goals
  • The best strategies for running AI across on-premises and cloud environments to achieve efficiency at scale

 

Schedule

2:00 PM - 2:05 PM ET
Opening Remarks
2:05 PM - 2:20 PM ET
The Pragmatic and Flexible AI Roadmap

Featuring Matt Smith, Director, NA Field CTO, Red Hat  
Moderated by Rachana Bhide, Fast Company Custom Moderator 

2:25 PM - 2:50 PM ET
Successful AI Adoption: Technical & Consumer Perspectives

Featuring Monica Livingston, Americas AI Platform Leader, Red Hat; Marty Wesley, Senior Product Marketing Manager, Red Hat and Chris Tobias, General Manager, SMG Americas, Technology Leadership and Software, Intel
Moderated by Rachana Bhide, Fast Company Custom Moderator

2:50 PM - 2:55 PM ET
Closing Remarks

Speakers

Americas AI Platform Leader
Red Hat
Director, NA Field CTO
Red Hat
General Manager, SMG Americas, Technology Leadership and Software
Intel
Senior Product Marketing Manager
Red Hat