When:
May 14th, 2025
Hour:
2:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Horizons 2025:
Actionable AI
Horizons is LISUG’s flagship annual event—our crown jewel—where technology, innovation, and community converge in one unforgettable experience. But this year, we’re going beyond inspiration. Horizons 2025: Actionable AI is your launchpad to start building with artificial intelligence. Whether you're a seasoned developer, a curious newcomer, or a business leader ready to explore AI, this is where theory turns into real-world skills—and projects.
AI Session 1: No-Code/Low-Code AI Solutions
Discover how to build powerful generative AI applications using Amazon’s no-code/low-code tools. Access top foundation models, apply responsible AI controls, and turn raw data into executive summaries, natural language queries, and smart visualizations—without writing a single line of code
AI Session 2: Code Assistants: Integrating AI into Your Development Environment
Join Wim for a live demo where he codes with AI from scratch. Learn how to integrate code assistants into your dev environment, write better code faster, and supercharge productivity with real examples and hands-on insights from the field.
AI Session 3: Agentic and Multi-Agent AI
Jessie and Pallavi take the stage to build a multi-agent AI system live. See how intelligent agents can reason, collaborate, and complete tasks together—laying the groundwork for scalable, automated, and intelligent workflows across real-world use cases.
AI Session 4: How to Build an AI Chatbot on Your Own PC in Under an Hour, Including RAG!
No servers. No setup headaches. In this live demo, you’ll learn to build a local AI chatbot powered by LLMs and Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG)—all on your personal machine. One hour. Real data. Real results.
Join Us—The Future Isn’t Waiting
AI isn’t just the next big thing—it’s the now. Horizons 2025 is your opportunity to get ahead, get hands-on, and get building. With industry leaders from IBM, AWS, Remain Software, and more, you'll gain real insights and practical skills that go far beyond the usual conference chatter.
Don’t just attend—build.
Seats are limited.
We can’t wait to welcome you to Horizons: Actionable AI.
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Schedule
Arrival, Check-in & Networking
Begin the event with check-in and networking.
2:00 PM
AI Session 1
No-Code/Low-Code AI Solutions
2:15 PM
AI Session 2
Code Assistants: Integrating AI into your Development Environment
3:00 PM
Break
Short break between AI sessions.
3:45 PM
AI Session 3
Agentic and Multi-Agent AI
4:00 PM
Cocktail Hour & Networking
Enjoy cocktails and hors d'oeuvres while networking.
5:00 PM
Panel Discussion with AI Experts
Insightful Q&A session.
6:00 PM
Dinner & Vendor Speed Rounds
Dinner accompanied by quick vendor presentations.
7:00 PM
AI Session 4
Live Demo: How to Build an AI Chatbot on your own PC in under an hour, including RAG!
8:00 PM
Session Ends
Wrapping up with gratitude
9:00 PM
What Will You Learn?
Build Without Code
Discover how to create powerful AI applications using low-code and no-code tools. Learn to generate executive insights, visualize data, and interact with models—all without writing a single line of code. Perfect for business professionals and non-developers who want real results, fast.
Code Smarter, Not Harder
See how AI can be your development sidekick—writing, debugging, and improving code alongside you. You'll explore tools that streamline your workflow and learn how to integrate AI directly into your dev environment. Plus, watch it all come to life in a live build.
Think Like an Agent
Step into the world of agentic and multi-agent AI, where systems can reason, coordinate, and collaborate. Learn how to build chatbots, orchestrate intelligent workflows, and run RAG-powered apps locally—proving that the future of AI is both scalable and personal.
Keynote Speakers
Jesse Gorzinski
STSM & Senior Business Architect at IBM
Jesse Gorzinski, a Senior Technical Staff Member and Senior Business Architect at IBM, has built a distinguished career over 17 years, focusing on open source software and AI solutions for the IBM i platform. His innovative work integrates AI with IBM's legacy systems, showcasing his dedication to technological progress, rooted in his education from Saint Mary's University of Minnesota. Jesse is known not only for his professional expertise but also for his engaging personality, culinary skills in making Liège waffles, prowess in Mario Kart, and a love for dogs, adding a unique blend of insight and personal charm to his professional endeavors. His sessions are highly anticipated for their ability to not just inform, but also inspire, presenting the future possibilities of AI and open source technology in an approachable and engaging manner.
Pallavi Nargund
Principal Solutions Architect at Amazon Web Services
Pallavi Nargund is a Principal Solutions Architect at Amazon Web Services (AWS), where she leads groundbreaking initiatives in Generative AI. As a recognized GenAI evangelist, she drives innovation and implementation of transformative AI solutions across enterprise organizations. A passionate advocate for diversity in tech, Pallavi plays a key role in Women in AIML at Amazon, mentoring and inspiring the next generation of female technologists. She is a sought-after speaker at prestigious technology conferences, including AWS re:Invent, AWS Summits, and industry webinars, where she shares her expertise in AI/ML and cloud architecture. Pallavi holds a Bachelor of Engineering degree from the University of Pune, India. Based in Edison, New Jersey, she balances her professional pursuits with meaningful community engagement, actively volunteering with "Save Indian Farmers," a non-profit organization dedicated to supporting agricultural communities. When not architecting cloud solutions, Pallavi enjoys outdoor activities including gardening, cycling, and hiking with her family - including her husband, two daughters, and their beloved dogs.
Wim Jongman
Co-Managing Partner and Chief Technology Officer at Remain Software
Wim Jongman is the Co-Managing Partner and Chief Technology Officer at Remain Software, a company that specializes in application lifecycle management solutions, particularly for IBM i systems. He focuses on integrating emerging technologies into Remain’s DevOps product to ensure their solutions remain future-ready.
Register Now – Limited Seats Available!
Don’t wait—spots are filling up fast! This is your chance to be part of LISUG’s biggest AI event of the year. Horizons: Actionable AI is where ideas turn into reality, and you won’t want to miss it. Join industry leaders, gain hands-on insights, and take your AI skills to the next level. Secure your seat today before it’s too late!