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Technology Executive Dinner | Washington D.C. | Clyde's of Gallery Place

Thursday, February 19, 2026
Washington, DC
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Clyde's of Gallery Place
707 7th St NW, Washington, DC, United States, 20001
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Technology Executive Dinner | Washington D.C.

GenAI in the Cloud | Hype, Hysteria or Hope?

Thursday, February 19th | 6:00 PM ET
 

Join us, your technology colleagues, and Chief Cloud Architect at Visa, Altaz Bhanji at this Technology Executive Dinner. A cloud technology strategist and cybersecurity expert, Altaz will cut through the noise in “GenAI in the Cloud | Hype, Hysteria, or Hope?”, drawing on deep experience across AWS, enterprise transformation, and secure cloud architecture to help leaders understand what GenAI really means for the future of business and technology.

You'll benefit from his insights on:

  • Reviewing public sentiment around AI and separating fact from fiction
  • Understanding the differences between machine learning, deep learning, generative AI, and agentic AI
  • Exploring the critical role of data and how leaders can leverage AI to reimagine what’s next

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Register now for this Technology Executive Summit to elevate your career and network with the brightest minds in the industry.

Speakers
Mike Healy, Host Founder & Managing Director Mike Healy is a veteran technology-events executive with deep roots in the industry. He began his career at Giga Information Group, later joining IDC, where he served as Show Director for the launch of LinuxWorld, one of the most influential global open-source conferences. He went on to break new ground at EarthWeb, launching The Bazaar, the first large-scale open-source software conference. Today, as Founder & Managing Director of TechTalk Summits, Mike continues to design and deliver high-impact technology events that connect IT leaders with the solutions shaping the future.
Altaz Bhanji Chief Cloud Architect at Visa Altaz Bhanji is a cloud technology strategist and cybersecurity expert with a passion for driving innovation in the cloud, particularly AWS environments. With extensive consulting experience across diverse industries and company sizes, he excels at crafting secure, scalable cloud architectures that align with business objectives. Altaz is recognized for his visionary approach to cloud transformation, combining deep technical expertise with strategic insight to deliver impactful solutions. His strong foundation in cybersecurity ensures robust protection of digital assets, making him a trusted advisor in the ever-evolving cloud landscape. He currently works as Chief Cloud Architect at Visa.
Agenda
6:00 pm
Registration opens

Networking, Hors D'oeuvres & Open Bar

6:30 pm
First Course
6:40 pm - 6:50 pm
Altaz Bhanji, Chief Cloud Architect at Visa

GenAI in the Cloud | Hype, Hysteria or Hope?

7:00 pm - 7:10 pm
Stefanini Group

Stefanini Group is a global technology consultancy company, offering a broad portfolio of technological solutions with a presence in 41 countries and support in 44 languages. Driven by a shared entrepreneurial spirit, the company helps clients transform their businesses through digital innovation, working agilely and co-creating solutions for a better future.

7:45 pm
Main Course
8:30 pm
Dessert, Coffee & Networking
9:00 pm
Event Concludes
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