About the All Things Open AI Conference
The Event
All Things Open AI is an AI practitioners and users conference focused on technologies, processes and people. We believe AI is and will be transformative, and as a result, education and networking are required to ensure understanding and marketability moving forward.
The event is a collaboration between Mark Hinkle and Todd Lewis, two technology veterans and executives with long histories in emerging technologies and open source community building.
The People
Mark Hinkle
CEO & Founder of Peripety Labs
Mark Hinkle is the CEO and Founder of Peripety Labs, a leading digital consultancy that empowers enterprises to maximize success with AI. With over 25 years of experience in enterprise software and emerging technologies, Mark has a proven track record of driving innovation and growth in emerging tech, including AI, open source software, cloud, and DevOps.
In addition to his leadership at Peripety Labs, Mark is the Publisher of The Artificially Intelligent Enterprise (AIE) Network, a group of AI-focused newsletters that offer actionable insights for business leaders. With over 250,000 subscribers, the AIE Network provides in-depth, practical guidance on leveraging Generative AI for business success. His flagship publication, The Artificially Intelligent Enterprise, delivers cutting-edge insights on enterprise AI adoption.
A sought-after speaker on enterprise AI, Mark also co-founded the RDU Artificial Intelligence Meetup, fostering a thriving community of over 1,800 AI professionals and enthusiasts in the Raleigh-Durham area.
Mark has held key executive roles, including CEO and co-founder of TriggerMesh, a venture-backed cloud integration company funded by Cisco, Index Ventures, and Crane Ventures. He also served as an executive at Cloud.com, The Linux Foundation, and Citrix, where he played pivotal roles in advancing open source technologies.
Todd Lewis
Creator & Chair, All Things Open
Todd has created, built and grown technology companies and communities for nearly 20 years. He started the All Things Open conference, now one of the largest open source / tech / web events in the U.S., large and vibrant meetup communities across the southeast, and an open source educational portal visited by thousands called We Love Open Source. Most importantly, he’s the father of two wonderful boys.
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