BICSI BEYOND KEYNOTE SPEAKERS

Opening Matthew Griffin Futurist, 15X Author, & CEO Monday, 18 August | 3:15-4:15 p.m.  "Beyond 'Today's AI" In a world racing toward VUCA-Max – where volatility, uncertainty, complexity, and ambiguity reach unprecedented levels – “Beyond 'Today's' AI” unlocks the extraordinary story of convergence, where emerging technologies collide to transform infrastructure, business, and society. Matthew Griffin, renowned futurist and author, reveals how the true future lies, not merely in artificial intelligence but in the explosive synergy of innovations reshaping the rules of competition, design, and survival. Prepare to see the technological horizon in ways that ignite inspiration – and urgency – for what comes next. About the Speaker

Midweek MacDonnell “Don” Ulsch Author, Analyst, & Speaker Tuesday, 19 August | 8:30-9:30 a.m.  “Smart Cities, Space, and New Risk: The Future of Cyber Warfare in a Hostile World” The United States and the People’s Republic of China are engaged in a war of geopolitics, global economic supremacy, militarization, and a fight for limited resources on Earth. Smart cities, space, and advanced communication technologies define the coming challenges of maintaining critical information integrity as the world’s two largest economies compete for dominance. One critical concern is the future ability of China-controlled smart cities to launch cyber attacks against U.S. space assets. About the Speaker

Closing Jeremy Poincenot Keynote Speaker & World Blind Golf Champion Wednesday, 20 August | 3:45-4:45 p.m. “Together We Are Limitless” Jeremy Poincenot is not your ordinary motivational speaker. With a powerful personal narrative, a little wit, and a strong inspirational message, he provides perspective to audiences and opens their eyes to see the power of interdependence in their lives, personally and professionally. After losing his sight at 19, Jeremy won three World Blind Golf Championships and became a renowned keynote speaker. Although he cannot see his audiences, Jeremy can help them see how to effect change and positivity in their own lives. His objective is not to dictate how to succeed in life; he speaks from experience to convince individuals that independence is good, while interdependence is great. About the Speaker