Our Keynote Speaker

Mike Hruska
President & CEO of Problem Solutions

AI Unleashed - Shaping Delaware's Future
This keynote will help you explore practical strategies for deploying AI to enhance efficiency and customer experiences while also addressing how to navigate the disruptions AI brings, transforming challenges into competitive advantages.

​Attendees will leave with three key takeaways: first, an understanding of AI as a tool for empowerment, enabling informed decisions and continuous innovation; second, strategic integration methods for enhancing operational efficiency and driving growth; and third, the knowledge and inspiration to lead in their respective fields by leveraging AI and turning technological disruption into opportunities for market leadership.

About Mike
Mike Hruska is an AI specialist, a seasoned technologist, and a leading force behind Problem Solutions, an innovative technology agency with 20 years of experience.

​A former NIST researcher with expertise in design thinking, Hruska spearheaded the company's 2023 transition to an Augmented Enterprise, integrating AI across all business units. His work in AI strategy, immersive technology, and organizational transformation focuses on leveraging collective intelligence to automate and enhance organizational functions, supporting millions of daily users.

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Meet Our Speakers

Sunita Chandrasekaran
Associate Professor at the University of Delaware

About Sunita
​Sunita Chandrasekaran is an Associate Professor within the Department of Computer and Information Sciences at the University of Delaware, where she directs the Computational Research Programming Lab, mentoring undergraduate and graduate students, as well as postdoctoral researchers. She also co-directs an AI Center of Excellence at the University of Delaware.

​Her research encompasses the development of programming software and tools for high-performance and exascale computing, the application of machine learning and AI to real-world scientific problems, and the advancement of interdisciplinary science. Additionally, she leads an NSF project focused on the Democratization of Access to Research Software Engineering (DARSE) in the mid-Atlantic region. She serves as a member of the DOE Advanced Scientific Computing Advisory Committee (ASCAC) and holds the position of Vice Chair for the State of Delaware AI Commission. Throughout her career, she has occupied numerous leadership roles in computing conferences and workshops.​

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Thank You To Our ​Title Sponsor

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Location Info

Theatre N at Nemours
221 W 10th St, Wilmington, DE 19801​

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