Sakshi Naik
Lead Data Scientist
Walgreens Boots Alliance
Sakshi Naik is an AI Consultant at Walgreens Boots Alliance, where she leads the development of ethical and impactful AI solutions in healthcare. With a Master’s in Computer Science from Stevens Institute of Technology and a Bachelor’s in IT Engineering from Mumbai University, she brings deep technical expertise across data science, machine learning, and AI infrastructure.
Sakshi is also a recognized voice in AI policy. She has advised U.S. Senators and Members of the House of Representatives on the future of responsible AI and serves as Secretary of the IEEE Connecticut Section. As a member of the IEEE AI Policy Committee (AIPC), she actively contributes to shaping national and global frameworks for trustworthy AI.
Google Cloud provides leading infrastructure, platform capabilities, and industry solutions. We deliver enterprise-grade cloud solutions that leverage Google’s cutting-edge technology to help companies operate more efficiently and adapt to changing needs, giving customers a foundation for the future. Customers in more than 150 countries use Google Cloud as their trusted partner to solve their most critical business problems.
Hugo Antoine
Technology & Market Analyst, Computing & Software
Yole Group
Hugo Antoine is a Technology & Market Analyst, Computing and Software at Yole Group.
Hugo develops technology & market analyses covering computing hardware, software, and Artificial Intelligence (AI).
He holds a master's degree from Ecole des Mines de Saint-Etienne (France), with a focus on microelectronics and computing at the Centre of Microelectronics in Provence (France). In addition, he pursued an AI specialization at Ecole Polytechnique de Montreal (Canada). Furthermore, he completed a dual-degree program in innovation management at emlyon business school, highlighting his expertise at the intersection of technology and business.
As AI accelerates, the data center’s optical infrastructure faces unprecedented demands. To support this transformation, we knew that connectivity as usual wouldn’t cut it and explored a new dimension of fiber innovation, Spreadable Adapter Technology. This patented breakthrough streamlines installations, enhances port access, and reduces accidental disconnects, optimizing uptime in dense AI environments. Faster moves, adds, and changes minimize friction, saving time and reducing costs. As AI pushes data centers further and faster, Spreadable Adapters are redefining efficiencies at the physical layer. We’ll share how this technology is shaping AI networks and unlocking new possibilities for scalable, high-performance infrastructure solutions.
Brian Berdan
Sr Product Manager
Go!Foton
Brian Berdan, Sr. Product Manager, Leads the strategy, and development for inside plant connectivity hardware for Go!Foton. He has over 20 years of experience in product management, a noted technical author, and holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering.
Go!Foton
Website: https://www.gofoton.com/
Based in the USA with teams around the world, Go!Foton is at the forefront of advanced optical and photonics innovation. We engineer solutions to enhance user experience by offering customers unique approaches to solve real-world problems in connectivity, imaging, and beyond.
Go!Foton technology stands apart with feature-rich and performance-optimized solutions. We keep our customers satisfied and businesses performing, ensuring new and improved experiences for all.
Inspired by nature and physics, the sky is the limit when imagining what’s possible and creating what’s next.
Discover new dimensions at gofoton.com.
