May 5-8, 2024   |   Lansdowne Conference Center, Leesburg, VA

 

Pre-Event Activities

(Sunday, May 5)

 

 

Golf

Enjoy the afternoon on a trio of unparalleled Leesburg golf courses, designed by two of the sport’s most respected names. Accept the challenge of the “hardest mile in golf” on the Greg Norman Course. Navigate the dramatic elevation changes of the Robert Trent Jones Jr. Course. Club rentals available onsite. Tee time at 11:00 am. 

Tennis

Looking for some friendly competition? Head down to the tennis courts Sunday afternoon. Don your whites to play the game you love. Lansdowne Resort has well-maintained facilities so you can pursue your passion for tennis with your peers. Tennis starts at 1:00 pm.

 

 

 

 

 

Networking Activities

(Monday, May 6)

 

 

 

Air & Space Museum

Discover one of the largest museums of air and space travel, complete with the Goddard’s first launch rocket, the actual Space Shuttle Discovery, and the SR-71 Blackbird. Tour the museum's history of air and space travel. You'll also have time to enjoy a movie at their Airbus IMAX® Theater, which is among the first in the world to feature the latest IMAX® laser projection system.

 

K1 Speed Racing

Bring out your inner “Ricky Bobby” on the K1 Speed indoor go-kart track. Feel the rush of speed as you race against your peers through challenging twists and turns on professionally designed indoor tracks, ensuring maximum excitement and safety for all.

 

 

Spa Experience

Relax and network at the luxurious Lansdowne Spa, offering a selection of massages, facials, nail services, and more. When not in your selection of treatment, chat with peers and new friends while enjoying snacks and beverages.

 

Learn & Play Pickleball

So, you have heard of pickleball, but have never played. Perhaps you have played a few times or maybe you’re a pro. Whatever your skill level, this is your chance to get involved. Join an expert-led instructional session where you will receive personalized training. After, brace yourselves for a series of friendly, yet competitive, matches, where your newfound talents are put to the test.

Sushi Ninja

This is how we roll! In this interactive class, local chefs will teach you how to make delicious sushi at home. You’ll learn knife skills, sushi rice preparation and culinary presentation. Everything is provided - just come and have fun.

 

 

Post-Event Tour (Optional)

(Wednesday, May 8)

 

 

You are invited to an OPTIONAL tour of Hughes facilities:

Transportation leaves the hotel at 8:30 am on Wednesday, May 8, and will leave Germantown, MD Approx. 12:00 pm

Keynote

Please join us in an engaging conversation with Brian Sathianathan, co-founder of Iterate, as he discusses the impact of AI on the enterprise sector. Brian will delve into the transformative power of AI with a focus on advancements in vision technologies, generative AI, and Large Language Models (LLM). He will highlight real-world deployments and illuminate how visionary business leaders are harnessing these AI technologies to drive innovation, efficiency, and competitive advantages. Drawing from his extensive experiences, Brian is engaged with various UN bodies as they look to empower governments with the necessary safeguards to ensure that AI is an integral part of future business strategies to empower citizens of the world for positive global change. The Iterate team is working closely with Hughes to deliver AI-driven computer vision technology for applications such as License Plate Recognition, Threat awareness/detection, Warehouse applications like Box detection, and People detection, among others, in deploying Private Wireless networks to meet customer business needs. Don't miss this opportunity to gain invaluable insights into the forefront of AI technology and its transformative potential for your enterprise.