The boundary between tech pioneers and enterprise is vanishing
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A distinct separation once existed between AI innovators and corporate deployment. That world no longer exists. Today, groundbreaking concepts transition from a startup demo to a full-scale corporate production environment in days rather than months.
Innovation goes both ways. Companies are embracing the rapid testing cycles of startups, while the most effective developers are prioritizing the scale, safety, and rigorous compliance standards that major global firms demand from the very beginning.
The Battery Collective Retreat offers a deep dive into this synergy. Industry veterans from global corporations meet with the architects of the AI future to trade insights on scaling technology and overcoming friction. Experience curated discussions and visionary pitches while networking in the heart of Northern California's wine country.
Date
April 14–15, 2027
Starts mid-day Pacific on April 14 and concludes after dinner on April 15.
Venue
Carneros Resort & Spa
4048 Sonoma Highway, Napa, CA 94559
ParticipantS
Corporate visionaries and AI tech founders
Attendance is by invitation and limited to encourage rich conversation.
Feat. 2027 Speakers
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Kevin Evans
SVP, Data & AI
Jason Simpson
CTO
Jim Wilson
CFO
Craig Suckling
EVP, Agentic AI
Kunal Madhok
EVP, Head of AI, Consumer Banking and Lending
Nordstrom
Blackboard
Mayo Clinic
Capgemini
Wells Fargo
Previous keynote speakers
Sigal Zarmi
International CIO & Head of Transformation, Morgan Stanley
Dr. Paul Dongha
Head of Responsible AI & AI Strategy, NatWest Group
Robin Sutara
Field CDO, Databricks; former CDO, Microsoft UK
Ibrahim Gokcen
Chief Digital Officer, AON
Rohit Chandra
Chief Digital Officer, Cleveland Clinic
Alan Boehme
Chief Technology Officer, P&G
Morag Watson
Chief Digital Innovation Officer, BP
Mihir Shah
CIO, Head of Data Architecture and Engineering, Fidelity
HOLD THE DATE
April 14-15, 2027
Questions in the meantime? Reach out to our leads Scott Goering or Evan Witte.