Beyond Hype. Realize Value
AI is everywhere. Value isn't.

Every boardroom is talking about AI. But what happens when the conversation ends?

  • Where is AI actually changing the way you operate?
  • Where is it delivering measurable impact?
  • And how fast can you turn that impact into an advantage?

Come for the ideas. Stay for the proof. Leave with what you can put to work.

Join us at AI Next FWD2026 where we bring together a select group of enterprise leaders to answer those questions.

AI Next FWD2026

2 Cities
New York & Chicago
15+
Industry Speakers
½ Day
Immersive Experience

Exclusive Preview to Topaz AI Next Market Radar

Speakers

Access to The FWD Room: Exclusive Session with the AI Futurist

Network

Accelerate Design to Build with AI Next Studio

Proof of AI Value in Action

Manufacturing

$50M

Additional revenue unlocked with touchless Quote Process Insights for a leading manufacturer

Consumer Goods

39K

Food items automatically added to inventory transfer file for a global snacks brand

Financial Services

95%

Loan documents processed autonomously for a leading financial services company

Insurance

40%

Reduction in manual effort in automation processes for a global insurance provider

Banking

45%

Operational efficiency & cost savings for account functions for a leading bank

Logistics

80%

Productivity gain in freight audit and invoicing for a logistics major

Trusted by Industry Leaders

Event Agenda

Experience unfiltered sessions, panel discussions, and workshops that cut through hype.

October 13, 2026 • New York

14:00 – 14:25
25 min
Registrations

Meet and Greet

14:25 – 14:30
5 min
Welcome & Introduction

Announcing 'AI Next FWD2026' Open

Emcee

14:30 – 14:45
15 min
CEO Address

The AI Value Imperative: Realizing 'Disproportionate Operating Leverage'

Sateesh Seetharamiah

14:45 – 15:05
20 min
Topaz AI Next Market Radar: Private Preview

Insights: 'Business Value Radar' mid-market focused

Sateesh and TBD

15:05 – 15:30
25 min
Panel Discussion: Winning the Boardroom

Theme: The Autonomous Organization - Hype to Reality

Partner, Client and TBD

15:30 – 15:50
20 min
Realize Value Spotlight 1

Beyond Pilots - Turn Proof of Concept into Proof of Value

Client and TBD

15:50 – 16:15
25 min
High Tea

Networking Break

16:15 – 17:00
45 min
Keynote: Scaling AI with Confidence

How leading enterprises turn AI ambition into measurable business value

Futurist Speaker

17:00 – 17:45
45 min
The FWD Room

An Exclusive FutureSHIFT™ Workshop with Global Futurist

Ian Khan

 Ian Khan

Ian Khan

Global Futurist, Author, Emerging Technology Expert

Join global futurist Ian Khan for an exclusive workshop on measuring AI readiness for the future.

As inventor of the Future Readiness Score™, he will walk the room through his own framework that helps identify, track, and implement change that keeps your business ahead.

Walk away with a personalized AI readiness score, a 48-hour action plan, and a custom readiness report delivered within one week post-event.

17:45 – 18:05
20 min
LIVE: AI-Powered Solution Design

Design to Build: Topaz FWD2026 Studio accelerating idea to solution

Sashi & Arvind

18:05 – 18:25
20 min
Realize Value Spotlight 2

The Next AI Frontier: Mapping Token Spend to Business Value

TBD & Client

18:25 – 18:30
5 min
Closing Address

Closing Note

18:30 – 20:00
90 min
 

Networking with Cocktails

*Time mentioned is in ET time zone. Agenda is subject to change.

October 15, 2026 • Chicago

14:00 – 14:25
25 min
Registrations

Meet and Greet

14:25 – 14:30
5 min
Welcome & Introduction

Announcing 'AI Next FWD2026' Open

Emcee

14:30 – 14:45
15 min
CEO Address

The AI Value Imperative: Realizing 'Disproportionate Operating Leverage'

Sateesh Seetharamiah

14:45 – 15:05
20 min
Topaz AI Next Market Radar: Private Preview

Insights: 'Business Value Radar' mid-market focused

Sateesh and TBD

15:05 – 15:30
25 min
Panel Discussion: Winning the Boardroom

Theme: The Autonomous Organization - Hype to Reality

Partner, Client and TBD

15:30 – 15:50
20 min
Realize Value Spotlight 1

Beyond Pilots - Turn Proof of Concept into Proof of Value

Client and TBD

15:50 – 16:15
25 min
High Tea

Networking Break

16:15 – 17:00
45 min
Keynote: Scaling AI with Confidence

How leading enterprises turn AI ambition into measurable business value

Futurist Speaker

17:00 – 17:45
45 min
The FWD Room

An Exclusive FutureSHIFT™ Workshop with Global Futurist

Ian Khan

 Ian Khan

Ian Khan

Global Futurist, Author, Emerging Technology Expert

Join global futurist Ian Khan for an exclusive workshop on measuring AI readiness for the future.

As inventor of the Future Readiness Score™, he will walk the room through his own framework that helps identify, track, and implement change that keeps your business ahead.

Walk away with a personalized AI readiness score, a 48-hour action plan, and a custom readiness report delivered within one week post-event.

17:45 – 18:05
20 min
LIVE: AI-Powered Solution Design

Design to Build: Topaz FWD2026 Studio accelerating idea to solution

Sashi & Arvind

18:05 – 18:25
20 min
Realize Value Spotlight 2

The Next AI Frontier: Mapping Token Spend to Business Value

TBD & Client

18:25 – 18:30
5 min
Closing Address

Closing Note

18:30 – 20:00
90 min
 

Networking with Cocktails

*Time mentioned is in CT time zone. Agenda is subject to change.

Industry Leaders

Hear from visionaries driving real AI value realization.

Iconic Cities. Unmissable Conversations.

Step Into 48 Wall Street Events, New York, for an Experience Like No Other.

A historic address, reimagined for the conversations shaping what's next.

October 13, 2026 Half-day Event
14:00 - 18:30 ET Time Zone
New York Venue

Chicago's Premier Winery Sets the Scene for What's Next.

The perfect space for strategy, connection, and great conversation.

October 15, 2026 Half-day Event
14:00 - 18:30 CT Time Zone
Chicago Venue

Chicago Venue

Experience world-class hospitality in "Chicago Winery". Our venue offers the perfect backdrop for innovation, networking, and transformation.

October 15, 2026 Half-day Event
14:00 PM - 18:30 PM CT Time Zone
CEO Video
Watch CEO Message
Are you ready for the next race?

Hear from Sateesh Seetharamiah, CEO of Edge Platforms, EdgeVerve on why it's time to move beyond the hype and focus on what AI can deliver.

Click to hear his message and move the conversation forward.

Infosys Topaz AI Next: Powering Your AI Journey Forward

Infosys Topaz AI Next, is an AI-first business operations platform built to orchestrate enterprise operations at scale and unlock digital-native performance. It enables enterprises to realize transformational value, faster time to value, new growth models, lower TCO, and elevated customer and employee experiences.

Frequently Asked Questions

Have questions? Here’s a quick guide to AI Next FWD2026.

AI Next FWD2026 is built for enterprise leaders, technology innovators, and executives ready to move past AI pilots and scale into measurable business value.

Click the "Express Interest" button at the top of the page or in the registration section. Fill out the form and you'll receive a confirmation email with further details.

please email us at AINextFWD@edgeverve.com in case if face any issue on registration.

Business casual attire is recommended.

Select sessions will be recorded and made available to registered attendees after the event. Details will be shared closer to the event date.

For any questions, please email us at AINextFWD@edgeverve.com. Our team will respond within 24 - 48 business hours.