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Thursday, August 20, 2026

Technology Executive Dinner | Chicago, IL

Thursday, August 20th | 6:00 PM CT

With most of our lives spent behind screens with content served to us by algorithms flattening our creativity and dulling inspiration, live events have become more important than ever. There's something about meeting with partners in-person while scouting for innovation and the serendipity of chance encounters that make live events more relevant than ever. The bonus is immersing yourself in content from thought leaders and companies building the future of technology.

Keynote: Mircea Pigli, Director, Senior Vice-President, Portfolio Risk Modeling and Analytics, Fifth Third Bank

From Data to Decision: Using AI and Analytics to Manage Risk in the Enterprise

How enterprise teams use data and AI to support more informed decision-making
What leaders need from technology to trust models, insights, and analysis
Balancing speed, accuracy, governance, and risk when using data-driven tools

Join us at this Technology Executive Dinner to gain valuable insights on leveraging legacy and emerging technologies to keep your organization at the forefront of a rapidly evolving business industry. This premier event fosters collaboration, offering fresh perspectives and actionable strategies to navigate today’s complex technology ecosystem.

As the #1 leader of short-format technology events, TechTalk Summits facilitates conversations that matter. Our summits create a unique environment for decision-makers to engage in valuable discussions with solution providers. Interact with the leading technology organizations, get your questions answered by top experts, build valuable connections, and enjoy a dining experience at a highly-rated restaurant.

Register now for this Technology Executive Summit to elevate your career and network with the brightest minds in the industry.

Speakers

Mike Healy, Host Founder & Managing Director Mike Healy is a veteran technology-events executive with deep roots in the industry. He began his career at Giga Information Group, later joining IDC, where he served as Show Director for the launch of LinuxWorld, one of the most influential global open-source conferences. He went on to break new ground at EarthWeb, launching The Bazaar, the first large-scale open-source software conference. Today, as Founder & Managing Director of TechTalk Summits, Mike continues to design and deliver high-impact technology events that connect IT leaders with the solutions shaping the future.

Mircea Pigli Director, Senior Vice-President, Portfolio Risk Modeling and Analytics Mircea Pigli joined Fifth Third Bank in 2005, and is currently Director, Senior Vice-President, leading the Portfolio Risk Modeling and Analytics team. The team is responsible for the development and execution of the models employed across the Bancorp to estimate CECL-based reserves for both the Commercial and Consumer assets, Economic Capital for all risk types, Commercial credit rating scorecards as well as for all the loss projection models used in CCAR Stress Testing.

Agenda

6:00 pm - 6:25 pm

Cocktail Reception

Networking, Hors D'oeuvres & Open Bar

6:25 pm - 6:30 pm

Opening Remarks from TechTalk Host; Salads and Appetizers Served

6:30 pm - 6:45 pm

Keynote Presentation and Audience Q&A

From Data to Decision: Using AI and Analytics to Manage Risk in the Enterprise"

How enterprise teams use data and AI to support more informed decision-making
What leaders need from technology to trust models, insights, and analysis
Balancing speed, accuracy, governance, and risk when using data-driven tools

Featured Speakers

Mircea Pigli Director, Senior Vice-President, Portfolio Risk Modeling and Analytics

6:45 pm - 6:55 pm

SAP

“Artificial Intelligence for Business - What’s Real Today”
SAP empowers organizations to break down silos and run as intelligent, sustainable enterprises. We are at the forefront of the AI revolution with solutions that span industries, business functions, and organizational needs with a vision that brings together data, analysis, insight and action into a coherent, end-to-end suite that empowers you, your people and your business.

6:55 pm - 7:05 pm

HPE

HPE delivers unique, open and intelligent technology solutions as a service—spanning Cloud Services, Compute, High Performance Computing & AI, Intelligent Edge, Software, and Storage—with a consistent experience across all clouds and edges, helping customers develop new business models, engage in new ways, and increase operational performance.

7:35 pm - 9:00 pm

Dinner, Drinks, and Continued Networking