Future-Proofing GenAI: Inside the Strategies of HCLS and SaaS Leaders Getting It Right

Executive Dinner

August 14, 2025 - New York City, NY

Visionaries

Emily Kruger Loka
Emily Kruger

CIO

Loka

About Me

Emily is Chief Innovation Officer at Loka, an AWS Premier tier consulting partner, and leads sales, product and delivery teams that together help to identify, scope and oversee complex data, GenAI and infrastructure projects. Prior to Loka, Emily worked for more than 15 years as a technical product leader building AI/ML, infrastructure and big data platforms. She has led product management teams at companies ranging from Amazon Web Services to a Series A machine learning startup. Emily has also served in various leadership roles at the non-profit, Advancing Women in Tech (AWIT), including as the head of Female Founder initiatives.

Samantha Lopez AWS
Samantha Lopez

NAMER Sr. Partner Dev Specialist, AIML

AWS

About Me

Samantha Lopez is a Senior Partner Development Specialist for Generative AI Partnerships at Amazon Web Services. With over a decade of experience in the tech industry, Samantha has been at the forefront of AI and cloud computing initiatives. She specializes in developing strategic partnerships and go-to-market strategies that drive innovation and growth in the AI space. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Communications from Villanova University. With her deep understanding of generative AI and its applications in various industries, Samantha continues to drive innovation and shape the future of AI in enterprise solutions.

Vishal Srivastava AWS
Vishal Srivastava

Sr. Partner Solutions Architect – GenAI Specialists

AWS

About Me

Vishal Srivastava is a Senior Solutions Architect at AWS with a deep specialization in Generative AI. In his current role, he collaborates closely with NAMER System Integrator (SI) partners, providing expert guidance to architect enterprise-scale AI solutions. Vishal's expertise lies in navigating the complex landscape of AI technologies and translating them into practical, high-impact implementations for businesses. As a thought leader in the AI space, Vishal is actively engaged in shaping industry conversations and sharing knowledge. He is a frequent speaker at public events, webinars, and conferences, where he offers insights into the latest trends and best practices in Generative AI.

August 14, 2025

Agenda

All times Eastern Time

5:30 PM-9:00 PM

Future-Proofing GenAI: Inside the Strategies of HCLS and SaaS Leaders Getting It Right

The first wave of GenAI proved what’s possible. The next wave is about scaling what works—securely, efficiently, and with real business outcomes in mind. Join an invite-only dinner with fellow HCLS leaders, including those building SaaS platforms and digital solutions, to explore how the most forward-thinking teams are moving beyond experimentation and into practical, high-impact GenAI deployments. We’ll dive into use cases, measurable results, and the strategies driving innovation across clinical, operational, and commercial domains.


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