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Wednesday, February 11, 2026

Boston, MA

Mooo… Seaport District,

49 Melcher St, Boston, MA, United States, 02210

Technology Executive Summit | From Pilot to Production: Why Most AI Fails After the Demo | Boston, MA

Wednesday, February 11th | 6:00 PM ET

Discover why 80%+ of AI pilots never reach production—and how to beat the odds.

Don't miss Adrian Zai, MD, PhD, MPH, Chief Research Informatics Officer at UMass Chan Medical School, delivering a no-nonsense session: “From Pilot to Production: Why Most AI Fails After the Demo.” He'll unpack real-world patterns and hard lessons from healthcare organizations scaling AI, with practical guidance on data, integration, governance, change management, and operational hurdles every technology leader faces today.

This intimate Technology Executive Summit delivers the sharp perspectives and battle-tested strategies you need to harness legacy and emerging tech—keeping your organization ahead in a relentless landscape.

As the #1 leader in short-format tech events, TechTalk Summits creates the ideal setting for decision-makers: direct dialogue with top solution providers, expert answers to your toughest questions, high-value connections, and a premium dining experience at a top-rated restaurant.

Secure your spot now—elevate your strategic edge and network with the industry's sharpest minds.

Speakers

Adrian Zai Chief Research Informatics Officer from University of Massachusetts Medical School Dr. Adrian Zai is a physician–scientist and national leader in clinical informatics whose work centers on building secure, interoperable data and AI systems that enhance translational research and patient care. As Chief Research Informatics Officer, he oversees UMass Chan Medical School’s research data infrastructure and directs the CTSA-funded Research Informatics Core, supporting investigators across academic and clinical partners. He leads the development of the Platform for Learning Health System at UMass (PLUM)—a cloud-based environment that integrates clinical data, analytics, and AI to accelerate discovery. Dr. Zai also directs the state-funded Massachusetts AI Assurance for Healthcare (MAIAH) Lab, which evaluates healthcare AI models for transparency, fairness, and safety.

Agenda

6:00 pm - 6:30 pm

Registration & Networking over drinks

6:30 pm - 6:50 pm

First course dropped, Host's opening remarks

6:50 pm - 7:00 pm

Veeam

Veeam®, the #1 global market leader in data resilience, believes every business should be able to bounce forward after a disruption with the confidence and control of all their data whenever and wherever they need it. Veeam calls this radical resilience, and we’re obsessed with creating innovative ways to help our customers achieve it. Veeam solutions are purpose-built for powering data resilience by providing data backup, data recovery, data freedom, data security, and data intelligence. With Veeam, IT and security leaders rest easy knowing that their apps and data are protected and always available across their cloud, virtual, physical, SaaS, and Kubernetes environments. Headquartered in Seattle with offices in more than 30 countries, Veeam protects over 550,000 customers worldwide, including 74% of the Global 2000, that trust Veeam to keep their businesses running. Radical resilience starts with Veeam.

7:45 pm - 9:00 pm

Dinner, Networking & wrap up with dessert and raffles

Technology Executive Summit | Boston, MA | Mooo… Seaport District

Technology Executive Summit | From Pilot to Production: Why Most AI Fails After the Demo | Boston, MA

Wednesday, February 11th | 6:00 PM ET