2024 Agenda

Tuesday, September 17th  |   HPC + Quantum Computing

8:30-8:45am

Welcome + Opening Remarks

Tom Tabor
CEO & Founder, Tabor Communications Inc.

Jay Boisseau
CEO & Co-founder, Vizias, Former HPC & AI Technology Strategist, Dell 

High Performance Computing Track

8:45-9:00am

Overview: State of HPC in FinServ 2024

9:00-9:45am

In this fireside chat, Wall Street’s HPC legends, representing Citigroup, Goldman Sachs, JPMorgan Chase, Santander, Credit Suisse, and Morgan Stanley, come together to share their collective wisdom and experiences in large-scale Grid and HPC management. Delving into the past and present, they provide invaluable insights for navigating the evolving landscape of HPC, AI, Big Data, and Cloud technologies and the operational models required to support them at scale. Join us as they illuminate the path forward in a future where massive computational power, data, and the convergence of AI and Quantum computing promise to reshape the industry.

Moderator: Roman Chwyl, Managing Director Grid as a Service, IBM

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Panelists:

Ty Panagoplos
CEO, ParkWest Advisors, and former EVP & CIO Transformation, Santander US, CIO, TD Securities, and Executive Director, JPMorgan Chase Grid

J Ram
CEO NorthStar Advisory, and former Managing Director, Goldman Sachs Grid and CTO/Executive Director, Morgan Stanley

Steve Yatko

Steve Yatko
CEO & Founder, Oktay Technology, and former Managing Director and Global Head of IT R&D and CTO, the Investment Bank at Credit Suisse Group

Dino Vitale
Distinguished Engineer, Infrastructure Technology Solutions Cloud AI/ML Platform Engineering, TD Bank Group, and former SVP, Citigroup Grid and Director, Morgan Stanley Grid

9:45-10:30am

HPC Keynote

As market volatility becomes a defining feature of the financial landscape, banks must leverage just-in-time infrastructure to capitalize on these fluctuations, turning risk modeling into a profitable opportunity. This keynote will explore how IBM’s Red Hat OpenShift and IBM Platform Symphony empower financial institutions to stay agile, scaling resources on demand to meet the surges in computational needs while maintaining cost efficiency through hybrid cloud overflow solutions.

Moderator: Roman Chwyl, Managing Director Grid as a Service, IBM

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Speakers:

Lou Pastina
Managing Member, Global Markets Advisory Group, and former EVP Operations, New York Stock Exchange

Josh West
 Distinguished Solutions Architect for Financial Services, Red Hat

Jeff Karmiol
 Senior Symphony & HPC Cloud Product Manager, IBM

Matthew Klos
 Senior Storage Sales Specialist, Storage for Data and AI – Scale, IBM

10:30-11:00am

Break + Exhibits

11:00-11:45am

This session explores how new and emerging technologies are reshaping financial workloads. We’ll discuss the role of advanced computing hardware, specialized low-latency networks, and accelerators in meeting the increasing demands for speed and efficiency in financial services. Conversations will cover the trade-offs between performance, cost, usability, and sustainability when choosing technology solutions. We’ll also look at current trends and key workloads in financial services that benefit most from high-performance computing, fostering a collaborative discussion on strategies and best practices.

Moderator: Ryan Quick, Principal & Co-founder, Providentia Worldwide, and former Chief Architect, PayPal Advanced Technology Group

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Panelists:

Motti Finkelstein
Corporate Vice President and Chief Information Officer, Intel

Prakash Pattni
Managing Director, Financial Services, IBM

Alessandro Petroni
CEO, BusinessMesh Inc.

11:45-12:30pm

In this session, we’ll examine strategies for budgeting and deploying financial workloads across different environments, including in-house data centers, third-party facilities, and cloud platforms. The discussion looks at the costs, benefits, and operational considerations of each approach, as well as how to effectively use a hybrid model. We’ll also address sustainability and data privacy concerns, encouraging participants to share their experiences and insights on choosing the best approach for their organization’s needs.

Moderator: Ryan Quick, Principal & Co-founder, Providentia Worldwide, and former Chief Architect, PayPal Advanced Technology Group

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Panelists:

David Godlove
Lead Technical Product Writer, CIQ

Jay Modh
CEO and Founder, Intuitive.Cloud

Jeff Chu
Senior Director, Financial Services, Penguin Solutions

Mike Bloom
AI Solution Architect, WEKA

Quantum Computing Track

12:30-1:30pm

Lunch + Networking

1:30-1:45pm

Quantum Computing Overview: The State of QC in FinServ 2024

1:45-2:30pm

Quantum Keynote

With rapidly increasing qubit numbers and recent technology breakthroughs, commercial advantage and value brought by quantum computers are only a few years away. Thus, achieving and maintaining first-mover advantage requires engaging with real quantum computer technology today. Using a system integrator approach to design a qubit-agnostic overall system can help companies evaluate quantum technology now while mitigating the risk of having to make quantum technology choices.

Presenter: Dominik Ulmer, Chief Quantum Solutions Officer, ParTec

Panelists:

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Bob Sorensen
Senior Vice President of Research, Chief Analyst for Quantum Computing, Hyperion Research

Marco Pistoia
Senior Vice President of Research, Managing Director, Distinguished Engineer and Head of JPMorgan Chase’s Global Technology Applied Research

Bruno Taketani
Senior Manager Quantum Solutions, ParTec

2:30-3:30pm

Break + Exhibits + 4 Lightning Presentations

3:30-4:15pm

Today’s big quantum questions are all about when, not if! How close are practical quantum applications? Depends upon who you ask. Panelists look at near-term offerings and the platforms that support them. How close is the quantum decryption threat? Now that NIST has finalized Post Quantum Cryptography standards, should we move quickly to adopt them…or not? Is the U.S. losing ground to the U.K. and Europe government-funded testbeds? How far along are efforts to put quantum computers on-premise in data centers, and should you prepare? Our analysts will tackle these topics and more in a whirlwind tour of the quantum landscape.

Moderator: John Russell, QCwire, Managing Editor

Panelists:

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Bob Sorensen
Senior Vice President of Research, Chief Analyst for Quantum Computing, Hyperion Research

Addison Snell
Co-Founder & Chief Executive Officer, Intersect360 Research

Bob Sutor
Vice President and Practice Lead for Emerging Technologies, The Futurum Group

4:15-5:00pm

In a fireside chat featuring JPMorgan Chase — one of Quantinuum’s key partners and clients — participants will delve into the future of quantum computing, explore algorithms poised to benefit from this revolutionary technology, and discuss the ongoing transformation reshaping the financial landscape. Quantinuum, the world’s leading integrated quantum computing company, has developed the highest fidelity machines and robust software stacks that empower financial institutions to create groundbreaking quantum applications. Learn how integrating HPC, AI, and quantum technology can lead to remarkable transformations in your organization.

Moderator: Mandy Birch, CEO & Founder, TreQ


Speakers:

Raj Hazra
CEO, Quantinuum

Marco Pistoia
Senior Vice President of Research, Managing Director, Distinguished Engineer and Head, JPMorgan Chase’s Global Technology Applied Research

5:00-6:00pm

Vendor Showdown features four different vendors who each have five minutes and only three slides to get their point(s) across to the HPC + AI Wall Street audience. After the vendor presentation, an analyst will ask three questions, two of which will be shared with the speaker before the event. At the conclusion, the audience will vote on which presentation showcased content that will make the most impact on the Financial Services market.

Moderator: Addison Snell, Co-Founder & Chief Executive Officer, Intersect360 Research

Marty Poniatowski
Director of Presales Engineering, AMD

Kirk Schell
CEO, BOXX

Jonathon Anderson
Principal HPC Engineer, CIQ

Matthew Shaxted
CEO, Parallel Works

6:00-7:30pm

Cocktail Reception

Wednesday, September 18th  |  Data Management + AI

All times listed in EDT.

Data Management Track

8:45-9:00am

Overview: State of Data Management in FinServ 2024

9:00-9:45am

Once considered a byproduct, data today is critical for business success. But all data is not created equal, and the companies that have figured out how to better manage their data have a big competitive advantage. This session will provide insight into the latest trends in big data management for Financial Services, particularly revolving around recent advances in analytics and AI.

Alex Woodie, Managing Editor, Datanami

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9:45-10:30am

Data Management Keynote

As financial services institutions increasingly adopt AI strategies, they are pushing the limits of traditional HPC architectures. The challenge of leveraging multiple data sets across large-scale compute clusters, often distributed across various locations, has become paramount. This session will delve into the latest tools and techniques for orchestrating end-to-end workloads across distributed compute environments while ensuring efficient data flow to these compute resources. Attendees will gain valuable insights into strategies that balance the demands of compute-intensive tasks with seamless data integration, enabling HPC systems to deliver both speed and accuracy in today’s highly competitive financial landscape.

Presenter: David Flynn, Co-founder and CEO, Hammerspace

Panelists:

Alex Woodie
Managing Editor, Datanami

Matthew Shaxted
CEO, Parallel Works

10:30-11:00am

Break + Exhibits

11:00-11:45am

The importance of data management, access, protection, and compliance has continued to grow with the emergence of generative AI. The sheer volumes of data required to create and fine-tune effective LLM models represent a challenge for many organizations. A well-known rule of data science is that data acquisition and preparation require eighty percent of the effort, while the remaining twenty percent involves actual data processing; a similar claim can be made for generative AI. In both cases, sub-optimal big data storage capabilities can impede both analytic and generative AI progress. Our expert panel will discuss successful high-performance data strategies from the vendor, user, and market analyst perspectives.

Moderator: Doug Eadline, Managing Editor, HPCwire

Panelists:

Alessandro Petroni
CEO, BusinessMesh Inc.

Jonathan Symonds
CMO, MinIO

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Molly Presley
SVP Global Marketing, Hammerspace

Addison Snell
Co-Founder & Chief Executive Officer, Intersect360 Research

Artificial Intelligence Track

11:45-12:45pm

Lunch + Networking

12:45-1:00pm

Overview: State of AI in FinServ 2024

1:00-1:45pm

Adopting generative AI in the enterprise presents a myriad of challenges, spanning from technological intricacies to governance complexities. Discover a robust and intuitive framework that can seamlessly guide you through the intricacies of AI adoption, ensuring a smooth and successful integration into your business.

Arti Garg, Senior Distinguished Technologist and Head of Technology Strategy & Evaluation, Office of the CTO, HPE

1:45-2:30pm

This session will explore the evolving regulatory landscape surrounding artificial intelligence (AI) and its implications for the Financial Services industry. We will examine emerging compliance trends at the enterprise and process level, such as the rise of AI governance frameworks, key risks and controls, etc. We will also delve into leading practices on the AI development and operationalization front that focus on defensive solution development in order to mitigate compliance risks while continuing to drive value from AI enablement.

Speakers:

Rani Bhuva
EY America Financial Services Responsible AI Leader, Ernst & Young (EY)

Kiranjot Dhillon
EY America Financial Services AI Leader, Ernst & Young (EY)

2:30-3:30pm

Break + Exhibits + 4 Lightning Presentations

3:30-4:15pm

As the transformative promise of AI sweeps across C-suites, the pressure to build GenAI systems is compounded by competitive pressures. All the while, eliminating hallucinations is front and center in the process. This session will help demystify private LLMs, beginning with a brief industry overview that includes rationales and use cases of private vs. public LLMs. A lively discussion will follow, delving into the details of basic building blocks, fine-tuning options, considerations (pros/cons), and various deployment options, and the conversation will conclude with lessons learned to help navigate decision points.

Moderator: Dino Vitale, Distinguished Engineer, Infrastructure Tech Solutions Cloud Engineering, TD Bank Group

Panelists:

Chris Pozezanac
Manager, Solutions Architecture, Elastic

Josh West
Distinguished Solutions Architect for Financial Services, Red Hat

Tony Gaughan
Co-founder and CEO, morphing

4:15-5:00pm

This engaging and dynamic panel will adopt a debate-style format to explore key issues in HPC and AI on Wall Street. Rather than a traditional discussion, the moderator will present provocative statements such as “Coupling GPU and DPU technology will fundamentally shift where financial risk calculations take place in the FinServ pipeline” and assign panelists specific positions to defend or refute, challenging them to argue both sides of the issue. This approach is designed to keep panelists on their toes, ensuring a lively and thought-provoking conversation. Panelists will have the option to reach out to the audience for assistance through interactive “lifelines,” creating an energetic and participatory experience for all attendees.

Moderator: Ryan Quick, Principal & Co-founder, Providentia Worldwide, and former Chief Architect, PayPal Advanced Technology Group

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Panelists:

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Harvey Stein
Senior VP, Two Sigma Labs, and Adjunct Professor, Columbia University

Ty Panagoplos
CEO, ParkWest Advisors, and former EVP & CIO Transformation, Santander US, CIO, TD Securities, and Executive Director, JPMorgan Chase Grid

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Roman Chwyl
Managing Director Grid as a Service, IBM

5:00-5:45pm

Analyst Crossfire is a fast-moving, forward-looking conversation highlighting important topics from throughout HPC + AI Wall Street. Participants get to play the role of industry analyst, giving their opinions on how the industry will evolve over both the short and long term. This lightning-fast discussion will be moderated by an HPC analyst veteran and guided by a set of slides with topics auto-advancing at regular intervals, with our panelists contributing their own viewpoints and perspectives.

Moderator: Addison Snell, Co-Founder & Chief Executive Officer, Intersect360 Research

Speakers:

Lisa Spelman
CEO, Cornelis Networks

Motti Finkelstein
Corporate Vice President and Chief Information Officer, Intel

Doug Norton
CMO, InspireSemi

Anand Shah
Strategic Partnerships and Business Development, Quantinuum

5:45-6:00 pm

Closing Remarks + Raffle Drawing

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