Name: UiPath Forward 2024
Start: 2024-10-22T17:00:00.000Z
End: 2024-10-24T00:30:00.000Z

Tuesday, October 22 (UTC)

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Keynote Analysis

UiPath Forward 2024 is focused on transforming businesses with AI and automation. Since its relaunch in 2015, UiPath has experienced rapid growth under CEO Daniel Dines, with a billion and a half in ARR, 10,000 customers, and nearly 20% annual growth. The company has shifted from RPA to hyperautomation, integrating AI capabilities like computer vision and machine learning. The keynote emphasized gen AI and the importance of bots and agents working together for enterprise automation, aiming to reduce human involvement in mundane tasks. UiPath is positioned to lead in agent orchestration in the new application stack, with the combination of automation and AI improving business productivity and employee well-being. Despite concerns about job displacement, there is optimism that AI will drive productivity gains and create new job opportunities. UiPath's focus on agent orchestration and process automation positions them as a key player in the future of AI-driven business operations.

Rebecca Knight Host | SiliconANGLE Media

Dave Vellante Co-Founder & Co-CEO | SiliconANGLE Media, Inc.
Daniel Dines, UiPath

At the UiPath FORWARD 2024 event, CEO Daniel Dines discussed the transition to utilizing AI technology to handle unstructured content within enterprise workflows. Dines envisions a future where humans interact with AI in a common language, improving understanding and creativity. The development of agent technology will coexist with robot automation, changing how work is done. UiPath focuses on orchestrating agents securely and aims to improve process orchestration, data integration, and agent development. Connecting agents across applications is a priority, with robots providing necessary data for decision-making. Looking ahead to UiPath FORWARD 2025, the company plans to emphasize use cases and customer validation as agent automation deployment progresses. Expanding reach to mainstream customers and industries is also a goal for the future.

Daniel Dines CEO | UiPath
Anjali Bhagra & Biju Samkutty, Mayo Clinic

TheCube's live coverage of UiPath Forward 2024 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Anjali Bhagra, the physician chair lead automation core at Mayo Clinic, and Biju Samkutty, the COO of Mayo Clinic, discuss the role of automation in healthcare. Anjali shares her background at Mayo Clinic and how automation has improved patient care by streamlining processes and allowing more time for patient interaction. Biju explains how automation is transforming healthcare delivery by reducing administrative burdens and enabling more personalized care for patients. They also discuss the impact of automation on healthcare discovery, highlighting how AI can analyze data to identify patterns and predict health outcomes like strokes. Overall, they emphasize the importance of trust, transparency, and collaboration in leveraging automation for the benefit of patients and providers.

Anjali Bhagra, MD Physican Chair Lead, Automation Core | Mayo Clinic

Biju Samkutty Chief Operating Officer | Mayo Clinic
Pradeep Kumar & Bronwyn Hastings, UiPath

Pradeep Kumar, SVP Technology Services at UiPath, introduces the company's focus on generative AI and automation platforms to Rebecca and Bronwyn. They stress the need for partners to embrace new skills and knowledge in order to succeed. Training on emerging technologies is essential. The conversation covers the importance of technical expertise and addressing workforce skills gaps. Partnerships with SAP and Microsoft are crucial for growth. The discussion emphasizes adaptability, collaboration, and ongoing learning in the evolving automation and AI landscape.

Bronwyn Hastings Senior Vice President Global Partners & Ecosystems | UiPath

Pradeep Kumar SVP, Technology Services | UiPath
Graham Sheldon, UiPath

At UiPath Forward 2024, Graham Sheldon, CPO of UiPath, discusses the advancement of generative AI in productivity and automation. Robots handle left-brain tasks, while generative AI tackles creative tasks. The goal is to democratize generative AI technology with tools like Autopilot for developers, citizen developers, and business end users. The new UiPath stack includes AI integration, computer vision, scalability, low code, and orchestration for multiple agents. The orchestration layer harmonizes data and keeps master data consistent. UiPath is partnering with AI model providers to deliver ecosystem-agnostic solutions. Citizen developers can build knowledge agents with automation tools, democratizing automation. The future looks promising for UiPath's vision for productivity enhancement.

Graham Sheldon Chief Product Officer | UiPath
Prashanth Krishnamoorthy, qBotica & Srinivas Nagarajan, Deluxe

TheCUBE's Live coverage of UiPath Forward 2024 in Las Vegas features Srinivas Nagarajan, VP product and operations at Deluxe, and Prashanth Krishnamurthy, SVP and Growth Officer at qBotica. Deluxe is a leader in the payments industry, providing solutions for financial institutions to process payments efficiently. qBotica focuses on building AI and automation solutions for customers. Srinivas discusses how automation is driving operational efficiencies at Deluxe, streamlining processes and enhancing customer experience. With over 20 automations implemented, significant cost savings and improved accuracy have been achieved. Collaboration and transparency are key in building trust with customers in AI and automation solutions. The conversation also touches on the evolution of automation and AI technologies, highlighting the importance of human involvement in leveraging these tools effectively. Both Srinivas and Prashanth express excitement about the advancements in AI-powered automation showcased at UiPath FORWARD, looking forward to implementing new features and tools in their respective organizations.

Prashanth Krishnamoorthy SVP, Global Sales | qBotica

Srinivas Nagarajan VP, Product & Operations | Deluxe
Rob Kennedy, Capgemini & Terrence Gee, Coke Florida

Rebecca Knight and Dave Vellante welcome Terrence Gee, SVP Technology and Enterprise Transformation at Coca-Cola Beverages, Florida, and Rob Kennedy, client account director at Capgemini, to discuss technology challenges. Gee talks about focusing on value drivers, including AI and automation, while emphasizing the importance of workforce adoption. Kennedy highlights the need for relationship building and cultural understanding to drive value realization. They discuss communication plans, strategy, transparency, and fluency in technology to empower workers and enhance success.

Gee shares his approach of not getting overly focused on generative AI, but rather on the spectrum of artificial intelligence to benefit the business. Kennedy emphasizes the need for clients to start thinking about their AI journey and data investment to unlock the power of AI models. They stress the importance of data quality, operating models, and business model innovation to ensure sustainable success in AI adoption.

Overall, the discussion emphasizes the need for a measured approach to AI adoption, focusing on building communication, understanding culture, and investing in data and operating models to drive value realization and success in AI implementation.

Terrence Gee SVP, Technology and Enterprise Transformation, & CIO | Coca-Cola Beverages Florida

Robert Kennedy Client Account Director | Capgemini
Ted Shelton, Inflection AI & Motti Finkelstein & Kyle Short, Intel

The sixth UiPath FORWARD event was held at the MGM Grand Hotel in Las Vegas. Inflection AI's COO, Ted Shelton, discussed their enterprise shift and partnership with Intel, focusing on data security and privacy for on-premises data testing AI models in Intel's Tiber AI Cloud. Intel's areas of focus include manufacturing, design, and software development, all requiring AI advancements. Kyle Short of Intel highlighted operationalizing machine intelligence and AI for business value and efficiency. The discussion also touched on streamlining workflows and increasing productivity with the intersection of automation and AI. Intel's approach to AI deployment prioritizes initiatives based on business value while maintaining data privacy and security, emphasizing the importance of upskilling teams for generative AI deployment.

Motti Finkelstein Chief Information Officer | Intel Corporation

Ted Shelton Chief Operating Officer | Inflection AI

Kyle Short Director of Generative AI & Automation | Intel Corporation
Vivek Valecha, Persistent Systems & Derek Downs, OutSystems

Vivek Valecha, Associate VP Intelligent Automation at Persistent Systems, and Derek Downs, Head of channels and Alliances at OutSystems, discuss their partnership in providing end-to-end hyper-automation solutions. They highlight the modernization of industries like healthcare by leveraging technologies such as UiPath and OutSystems to maximize ROI and efficiency. The discussion also covers challenges with legacy systems, the role of governance and security in low-code solutions, and the importance of change management. Looking into the future, they discuss advancements in natural language processing and the potential for more innovation in software development. They emphasize the need for focusing on outcomes and seeking guidance from experienced companies in implementing low-code platforms.

Derek Downs Head of Channels & Alliances | OutSystems

Vivek Valecha Associate VP, Intelligent Automation | Persistent Systems
Gerd Weishaar, UiPath & Tanmay Hoshing, Deloitte

Tanmay Hoshing from Deloitte and Gerd Weishaar from UiPath discuss their partnership. The use of GenAI has significantly improved ROI in test automation, making it more efficient and cost-effective for clients. They talk about the benefits of eliminating manual efforts, pre-delivered bot libraries, autopilot capabilities, and auto-healing features. The goal is to move towards autonomous testing with Agentic AI, which will revolutionize the industry and increase efficiency. The conversation also touches on the impact on job satisfaction, skills needed in the industry, and the exciting conversations happening at UiPath Forward.

Tanmay Hoshing Engagement Delivery Leader | Deloitte

Gerd Weishaar GM & SVP, Product Management, UiPath Testing Solution | UiPath
Amin Kermali, TD Bank Group & Amit Kumar, UiPath

Coverage of UiPath FORWARD, 2024 features Amin Kermali, VP at TD Bank, and Amit Kumar, VP at UiPath. Amin leads enterprise digitization and automation at TD Bank, while Amit discusses evolution from RPA to agentic automation. They explore use cases in lending, client onboarding, and call centers, emphasizing shifting towards end-to-end automation. Amin stresses purpose-driven investments for tangible outcomes, while Amit discusses changing operating models to apply AI in day-to-day tasks. They also touch on AI's impact on customer experience and the importance of staying abreast of trends in the technology landscape.

Amin Kermali Vice President - Enterprise Digitization & Automation | TD Bank Group

Amit Kumar Strategic Sales/Field CIO | UiPath