7:30 AM – Registration, Networking, and Breakfast
7:55 AM – Opening Remarks
Nashlee Young, Director of Business Operations, Atlanta Tech Park
8:00 AM – Welcome Remarks
Kevin Carmichael, SVP, Economic Development, Partnership Gwinnett
8:10 AM – Rowen Partner Project Introduction
Mason Ailstock, President and CEO, Rowen Foundation
8:15 AM – Spotlight – Living Labs in Partnership with Rowen
Dr. Marshall Shepherd, Director, University of Georgia’s Atmospheric Sciences Program
Dr. Seth Wenger, Director of Public Service & Outreach Professor and Director of Science, River Basin Center, University of Georgia
8:35 AM – Panel: Code Across the Curriculum
Discussion on how K-12 and higher education partners have implemented computer science into school curriculum.
Dr. Sean Yang, Professor of Information Technology, Interim Information Technology Department Chair, School of Science and Technology, Georgia Gwinnett College
Gwinnett Technical College
Sallie Holloway, Director of Artificial Intelligence and Computer Science, Gwinnett County Public Schools
9:15 AM – Break
9:30 AM – Curiosity Lab Partner Project Introduction
Seth Yurman, Peachtree Corners Deputy City Manager and Chief Development Officer for Curiosity Lab
9:35 AM – Spotlight – Digital Twins for Buildings and Municipalities Pilot
This spotlight explores how Bizztech and Jakarto, in partnership with Curiosity Lab, use digital twin technology to give buildings and municipalities a living 3D model for smarter decisions.
Seth Yurman, Peachtree Corners Deputy City Manager and Chief Development Officer for Curiosity Lab
Bertrand Lapoire, Economic Development Director, City of Peachtree Corners
10:00 AM – Lab Coats and Laptops: Health Sciences in the Digital Age
This panel explores how digital tools, automation, and data-driven technology are reshaping health sciences. From virtual diagnostics to AI-assisted research, experts will discuss how innovation is transforming the way we heal, discover, and deliver care in a connected world.
Laura Stowers, Senior Director of Laboratory Operations, Tempus AI
Dr. Lacy Knight, Chief Health Information Officer, Piedmont Eastside Medical Center
Marie DiFrancesco, CNIO, Northeast Georgia Health System
Moderator: Rozeena A. Noorani, M.S., Director of Community Relations, Piedmont Eastside Medical Center
10:45 AM – Water Tower Partner Project Introduction
Kristan VandenHeuvel, Director of Impact & Engagement, The Water Tower
10:50 AM – Spotlight – Water Tower Partner Project
11:15 AM – Lunch
11:45 AM – Industry Dialogue Introduction
11:50 AM – Industry Dialogue Presentation
Panel discussion on the effect of automation and artificial intelligence affecting team cohesion and dynamics in technology.
Felipe Hoffa, Principal Data and Al Intelligence Advocate, GeoTab
James Sanford, President, TeamSpring
Kun Zhu, Ph.D., Vice President of Data and AI, NCR Voyix
Moderator: Stephen Kamanũ Ichatha, ML Program Manager, Google
12:30 PM – Q&A Session
12:45 PM – Awards Introduction
Kevin Carmichael, SVP, Economic Development, Partnership Gwinnett
1:00 PM – Innovation Award
Recognizes a company in metro-Atlanta that has implemented an innovative technology (hardware, software, etc.) solution or process or are using existing technology in an innovative way to make companies and organizations stand out in any industry.
1:10 PM – Tech for Good Award
This award honors projects that use technology to tackle social or environmental issues. The focus is on community benefit, celebrating those who prioritize positive change over profit.
1:20 PM – Gwinnett Future Builders Award
This award recognizes local projects with a clear vision for growth. It celebrates initiatives that are not only innovative but also have a solid plan to scale, create jobs, and contribute to Gwinnett’s tech economy.
1:30 PM – Closing Remarks
