WSO2Con 2024 is an annual conference organized by WSO2, a leading provider of open-source integration solutions. The event brings together industry leaders, technologists, and innovators to explore advancements in technology and their applications across various sectors.
The 2024 conference focused on the theme "The Future of AI and Human-Robot Interaction," featuring a keynote by Dr. Kate Darling, a research scientist at the MIT Media Lab and an expert in social robotics. Dr. Darling's presentation delved into the evolving relationship between humans and robots, addressing topics such as emotional responses to robots, ethical considerations, and the societal impact of integrating intelligent machines into daily life.
In addition to the keynote, the conference showcased over 40 customer and partner stories highlighting the impact of WSO2 technology in driving positive change. Attendees had opportunities to engage with WSO2 leadership and product experts, participate in discussions on digital strategies, and enhance their skills through various sessions and workshops.
WSO2Con 2024 was designed for technologists, business leaders, and innovators interested in the latest developments in AI, human-robot interaction, and digital transformation. The conference provided valuable insights into emerging technologies and their practical applications, making it a must-attend event for those looking to stay ahead in the rapidly evolving tech landscape.
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Speakers(23)
Afkham Azeez
Vice President and Deputy CTO - Cloud at WSO2
Anupama Pathirage
Director of Engineering - Integration at WSO2
Asanka Abeysinghe
Chief Technology Officer at WSO2
Asanka's goal is to connect humans and technology by educating the community and helping organizations become digitally driven. Despite having high-level technical objectives, he truly enjoys writing code. He shares his knowledge on various technical topics by creating content like articles, blogs, and podcasts to educate the community. Additionally, he engages with the community through speaking engagements and conducting workshops. He strives to be a trusted advocate for digital strategists, helping enterprises transform into digital-driven organizations. With over 20 years of industry experience, he has gained valuable insights into designing and implementing highly scalable distributed systems, microservice architectures, and business integration solutions. His areas of specialization include application architecture and development using modern programming technologies.
Christopher Davey
Vice President and General Manager - API and Integration Software BU at WSO2
Dinesh Kumar
Head of Enterprise Digital Solutions at Tech Mahindra
Dr. Kate Darling
Research Scientist at MIT Media Lab
A leading expert in robot ethics, Dr. Kate Darling is a research scientist at the MIT Media Lab, where she investigates social robotics and conducts experimental studies on human-robot interaction. Forever interested in how technology intersects with society, Kate has a background in law & economics and intellectual property, she explores the emotional connection between people and life-like machines, seeking to influence technology design and policy direction. Her writing and research anticipate difficult questions that lawmakers, engineers, and the wider public will need to address as human-robot relationships evolve in the coming decades. Dr. Darling’s work has been featured in international media, and she has authored multiple academic publications and contributed to industry publications from Vogue to Die Zeit to the BBC, and in 2017, the American Bar Association honored her legal work with the Mark T. Banner Award in Intellectual Property.
Dr. Lisa Randall
Professor of Physics at Harvard University
Professor Lisa Randall studies theoretical particle physics and cosmology at Harvard University where she is Frank B. Baird, Jr., Professor of Science. Her research connects theoretical insights addressing puzzles in our current understanding of the properties of matter, the universe, and space. Randall is a member of the National Academy of Sciences, the American Philosophical Society, and the American Academy of Arts and Sciences, and is the recipient of many awards and honorary degrees. Professor Randall was included in Time Magazine's “100 Most Influential People” of 2007, was among Esquire Magazine's “75 Most Influential People of the 21st Century," and was one of 40 people featured in “The Rolling Stone 40th Anniversary issue" in 2008.
Dr. Sanjiva Weerawarana
Founder and CEO at WSO2
Sanjiva Weerawarana is the founder and CEO of WSO2. With a background in IBM Research, he co-authored key Web services standards. Sanjiva's commitment to open source led him to establish the Lanka Software Foundation and contribute to Apache projects. He's also an educator and an influential advocate for open source participation from developing nations. His journey is one of innovation and leadership in reshaping the software industry.
Geethika Cooray
Vice President and General Manager IAM at WSO2
Isabelle Mauny
Co-Founder and Founder CTO at 42Crunch
Kanchana Wickremasinghe
Vice President and General Manager Choreo BU at WSO2
Kristen Pruitt
Assistant Vice President - Information Technology at Pekin Insurance
Macario Gallegos
Senior Vice President of Information Technology and Chief Information Officer at Seminole Hard Rock Support Services
Prior to joining Hard Rock, Macario spent over twenty years working in various senior-level IT and operational roles with both casinos as well as global technology companies. Throughout his career, he also held several technology consulting positions responsible for designing, integrating, and delivering CRM, analytics, social, mobile, cloud, and customer experience strategies. Macario began his career as a Satellite Communications Chief in the United States Marine Corps, where he installed and maintained a global network of communication systems supporting military operations for eight years. He graduated from The Wharton School’s General Management Program, holds an MBA from Purdue University, and has a BA in Management of Information Systems. In 2020, the Hispanic IT Executive Council named him “Most Influential Hispanic Leader in IT.” Macario currently resides in Fort Lauderdale. In his spare time, he enjoys traveling, Snowboarding, water activities, and taking long walks with his dog (Simba).
Malith Jayasinghe
Vice President - Research and AI at WSO2
Mifan Careem
Senior Vice President and Chief Solutions Officer at WSO2
Nuwan Dias
Vice President and Deputy CTO - API Management and Integration at WSO2
Prakash Iyer
Chief Innovation Officer at Innominds
Prof. Dr. Frank Leymann
Professor of Computer Science at University of Stuttgart
Frank, the WSO2 Technology fellow, has been a full professor of computer science at the University of Stuttgart, Germany since 2004. He is also the founder and director of the Institute of Architecture of Application Systems. His research interests include middleware, cloud computing, quantum computing, and pattern languages. Before joining the university, he worked at IBM, serving in software development roles. He was also the main co-inventor and chief software architect of IBM's business process management and workflow products. He has received recognition for his technical contributions from leading organizations and is a member of the Academy of Europe. Additionally, he is a fellow at the Asia-Pacific Artificial Intelligence Association (AAIA) and the Center of Integrated Quantum Science and Technology (IQST). He holds appointments as a member of the Expert Council for Quantum Computing of the German Government and as a Kurt Gödel visiting professor for Quantum Computing at TU Wien.
Sameera Jayasoma
Senior Director and Head of Ballerina Platform Architecture at WSO2
Seshika Fernando
Vice President - Banking and Financial Services at WSO2
Srinath Perera
Senior Vice President and Chief Architect at WSO2
Vidura Gamini Abhaya
Senior Director - Head, Integration Solution Architecture and Field CTO at WSO2
Vinay Hedge
Head of Sales - Low Code and Integrations at LTIM
Event Details
- Date
- May 9, 2024
- Location
- 🇺🇸 United States
- Audience
- Technologists, business leaders, and innovators interested in AI, human-robot interaction, and digital transformation.