Plenary Sessions 2024

Opening Plenary Session

Navigating the Seas of Innovation: Empowering Students to S.A.I.L

Dr. Shelly Sanchez Terrel

Award-winning digital innovator, teacher, and author. Woman of the Year by the NAPW.

Technology is powerful and gives us access to a worldwide audience! In this keynote presentation, attendees will dive into strategies to inspire students with the right tools and steps to make a positive footprint on the world. Discover the keys to transforming learning environments into places where students find their drive, harness their most powerful ideas, and are allowed Several Attempts in their Learning (S.A.I.L) to see their ideas begin to blossom. 

Fostering Innovation, Managing Cost, and Addressing Global Challenges

Dr. Vineet Jain

Finance transformation expert, Director of Finance Transformation CFO Services at Genpact USA. A pioneer in automation and digitization.

Global challenges such as political instability, emerging market growth, inflation, de-dollarization, financial market controls, sector consolidations, and generational wealth shifts are significantly influencing discretionary spending, thereby shaping the landscape of innovation. This keynote session will explore how cost remains a crucial factor in an era characterized by technology-driven innovation and optimized processes.