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PITTSBURGH - PennZone -- HIKE2's Innovation Summit—a business conference focused on AI, data, and cloud technology topics—will be held on March 26 and 27, 2025 at August Wilson African American Cultural Center in the heart of Downtown Pittsburgh.

Headlining the event as keynote speaker will be John Thornton, CEO of Astrobotic. In his presentation, "Pittsburgh's Innovation from Steel City to Space City," Thornton will discuss how Astrobotic is shaping the future of space exploration and solidifying Pittsburgh's position as a hub for innovation. A leader in the space robotics industry, Thornton has overseen Astrobotic's growth through cutting-edge lunar missions and groundbreaking technology. With a background in robotics and advanced composites from Carnegie Mellon University, he brings a wealth of expertise and visionary leadership to the stage.

"The 2025 Innovation Summit is more than just an event—it's a gathering of visionaries, innovators, and changemakers," said Amanda Wodzenski, Principal and Founder of HIKE2. "By featuring industry leaders like John Thornton, we're highlighting not only Pittsburgh's rich legacy of innovation but also the incredible opportunities ahead. Together, we'll explore key topics like agentic AI, modern data programs, and governance to redefine what's possible for businesses today and in the future."

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This conference promises thorough and engaging discussions of the latest trends and insightful tips on how to help your organization navigate and stay ahead of the curve in this fast-evolving digital landscape. Sessions will cover a variety of topics designed to deliver business value:

• Human-Centered Technology: Investigate the possibilities of agentic AI, the role of human intervention in AI, and how to develop user-centric data management strategies.
• Secure and Scalable Innovation: Explore data and cloud computing tools and principles that foster scalable and agile innovation, with a continuous focus on security.
• Successful Compliance: Delve into strategies to meet evolving regulatory requirements and how to balance compliance with user-centric innovation.
• Business Excellence: Discuss themes of leadership, culture, and innovation to shape and guide business success and deliver results.

During Innovation Summit 2025, attendees have the opportunity to engage with thought leaders and industry experts, gain practical insights, and network in a vibrant, collaborative environment.

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HIKE2 will be hosting virtual events to preview discussions and speakers of Innovation Summit 2025. Find more information at hike2.com/events.

To purchase tickets for Innovation Summit, visit https://engage.hike2.com/hike2-is-2025.

About HIKE2
HIKE2 is a leading people-first technology advisory and implementation services firm that specializes in enabling highly regulated industries to define their future and accelerate their path forward.  With deep expertise in legal, financial services, insurance, business service providers, high-tech SaaS companies, and other highly regulated industries, we solve our clients' complex and evolving challenges with cutting-edge cloud solutions, AI initiatives, data & analytics programs and industry-leading advisory services.