SUMMIT PROGRAM – BFUTR 2025 Innovation Leadership Big Ideas
In today’s world, AI fluency is no longer optional — it’s the new baseline. This session explores how understanding and collaborating with AI is reshaping every career path, from engineering to business leadership. Learn how to build practical AI literacy, adapt to evolving technologies, and stay competitive in a workforce where human creativity and machine intelligence go hand in hand.
Ready to transform your business with Generative AI? Join for an action-packed session where you’ll discover proven strategies to turn GenAI into your ultimate profit and productivity multiplier. Learn how industry leaders are leveraging this technology to create new revenue streams and supercharge their teams’ efficiency. From sales and technical teams to management, you’ll walk away with practical, ready-to-implement solutions that drive real business results. Don’t miss this opportunity to stay ahead of the AI curve and give your organization the competitive edge it needs.
This session discusses what AI transformation really means, with an example of how it is impacting healthcare. Insights will also be shared that go beyond healthcare, to the opportunities for any industry, what that means for the workforce, the new “shape” of organizations and important ways for employees to thrive through rapid change. Attendees will leave with practical frameworks to understand the world of work in the era of AI and how it can relate to them.
As AI and cloud technologies accelerate the digital transformation across the financial sector, the human element remains more critical than ever. This panel explores how leadership, organizational culture, and talent strategies must evolve to meet the demands of a rapidly changing digital landscape. From the trading floor to enterprise architecture, our speakers will share insights on how technology is influencing enterprise-wide modernization, risk management, workforce competencies, and the future of hiring. Join us for a candid conversation on what it takes to lead, adapt, and thrive in a digitally driven financial services landscape.
You’ve got the drive. Obsidi® Academy gives you the direction. This session brings together Academy alumni and mentors who’ve turned learning into opportunity—sharing how they landed top tech roles, built confidence, and unlocked new career paths.
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The myth of the “talent shortage” hides a bigger truth: visibility and access are the real barriers. This session dives into how Obsidi® Recruit is helping organizations see — and be seen by — the top Black tech professionals shaping the future.
You’ll learn how leading companies are:
Your résumé is more than a document — it’s your story, your strategy, and your competitive advantage. In this hands-on workshop, Obsidi® career experts walk you through proven techniques to transform your résumé into a powerful, recruiter-ready asset.
Participants will learn how to structure impact-driven bullet points, highlight tech and transferable skills, and tailor their résumé for the roles they want most. You’ll revise your résumé in real time, get live guidance, and leave with a polished draft you can confidently use for upcoming opportunities.
Whether you’re pivoting, up-skilling, or leveling up — this workshop gives you the tools to present your experience with clarity, strength, and intention.