How AI is Breaking the Modern Workplace Bottleneck

Nov 17, 2025 1:30 PM2:30 PM EDT

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Here's what we talked about

  • Identify what’s holding organizations back from fully realizing AI’s potential across the workplace, and 2 solid reasons why - after testing AI PCs for over a year - adopting AI PCs is crucial.
  • Explore how next-generation AI PCs, including Lenovo ThinkPad® systems powered by Intel® Core™ Ultra processors, are helping IT leaders simplify complexity and improve security without sacrificing performance.
  • Learn how Enterprise organizations are redefining modernization strategies to balance user experience, scalability, and AI readiness.

Event Partners

Lenovo

Lenovo is a global technology organization specializing in the design, manufacturing, and marketing of consumer electronics, personal computers (PCs), software, and IT infrastructure solutions.

Intel

Intel Corporation is a global leader in semiconductor manufacturing and technology solutions. Intel designs and produces advanced microprocessors, integrated graphics, chipsets, and other computing components that power a wide range of devices, from personal computers and data centers to networking, artificial intelligence, and edge computing systems.

Insight Enterprises

Insight Enterprises, Inc. is a Fortune 500 solutions integrator helping organizations accelerate their digital journey to modernize their business and maximize the value of technology. Insight’s technical expertise spans cloud and edge-based transformation solutions, with global scale and optimization built on 33+ years of deep partnerships with the world’s leading and emerging technology providers.

Guest Speakers

BWG Connect

Enterprise IT Subject Matter Expert

Our moderator brings decades of experience leading infrastructure, cloud transformation, and enterprise technology strategy across finance, media, publishing, and healthcare sectors. They have overseen IT infrastructure, large-scale digital transformation, and DevOps initiatives for some of the world’s most complex enterprise organizations, bridging strategy and execution to deliver measurable business impact. Their deep expertise ensures every discussion is grounded in real-world insight and informed by a career at the forefront of technological change.

Joe Flynn LinkedIn

Director of Services at Insight

With over 25 years of experience in the IT industry, Joe loves that technology constantly changes and provides new challenges, pushing him to learn more every day. As a leader for a vendor-agnostic organization, Joe is equipped to advise clients on the solutions that drive the best value for their business. He is a champion across many technologies and approaches knowledge-sharing not as a one-time project but as a continued mindset.

Shelby Hayes LinkedIn

Commercial ThinkPad Product Manager at Lenovo

Shelby Hayes is Lenovo's Commercial ThinkPad Product Manager and a technology expert with a strong foundation in sales and client engagement. She brings a passion for innovation and a deep understanding of how AI-powered devices are shaping the future of work.

Afshin Abadi LinkedIn

Enterprise Technology Specialist at Intel

Afshin Abadi is a seasoned technical advisor with deep expertise in Healthcare, Financial Services, Cloud Services, and Software markets. He delivers strategic guidance on the Intel Architecture, helping clients unlock its full potential. A recognized leader and trusted resource, Afshin has earned multiple accolades—including the Division Recognition Award, Platinum Awards, and the prestigious Top Achiever Award—for consistently delivering outstanding performance and impact.

Event Moderator

BWG Connect

Enterprise IT Subject Matter Expert

Our moderator brings decades of experience leading infrastructure, cloud transformation, and enterprise technology strategy across finance, media, publishing, and healthcare sectors. They have overseen IT infrastructure, large-scale digital transformation, and DevOps initiatives for some of the world’s most complex enterprise organizations, bridging strategy and execution to deliver measurable business impact. Their deep expertise ensures every discussion is grounded in real-world insight and informed by a career at the forefront of technological change.

Joe Flynn LinkedIn

Director of Services at Insight

With over 25 years of experience in the IT industry, Joe loves that technology constantly changes and provides new challenges, pushing him to learn more every day. As a leader for a vendor-agnostic organization, Joe is equipped to advise clients on the solutions that drive the best value for their business. He is a champion across many technologies and approaches knowledge-sharing not as a one-time project but as a continued mindset.

Shelby Hayes LinkedIn

Commercial ThinkPad Product Manager at Lenovo

Shelby Hayes is Lenovo's Commercial ThinkPad Product Manager and a technology expert with a strong foundation in sales and client engagement. She brings a passion for innovation and a deep understanding of how AI-powered devices are shaping the future of work.

Afshin Abadi LinkedIn

Enterprise Technology Specialist at Intel

Afshin Abadi is a seasoned technical advisor with deep expertise in Healthcare, Financial Services, Cloud Services, and Software markets. He delivers strategic guidance on the Intel Architecture, helping clients unlock its full potential. A recognized leader and trusted resource, Afshin has earned multiple accolades—including the Division Recognition Award, Platinum Awards, and the prestigious Top Achiever Award—for consistently delivering outstanding performance and impact.

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