Accelerate your AI journey: Build, scale and innovate the open way

AI is reshaping how businesses compete, innovate, and deliver value. While the potential is massive, many organizations struggle to move beyond experimentation. Turning AI into real business outcomes takes more than just powerful tools - it requires open collaboration, the right strategy, and the right foundation to innovate openly and responsibly. Join us for an OpenTalk featuring Pushkaraksh Shanbhag, Associate Research Director at IDC and Saii Shahnazi, APAC Services Director; Oliver Senti, Head of Open Innovation Labs at Red Hat; and explore how organizations are building AI-driven business models that unlock new growth, boost efficiency, and deliver more personalized customer experiences. Together, they’ll unpack the latest AI adoption trends, share best practices, and explain how Red Hat’s open approach empowers enterprises to scale AI across hybrid clouds - while fostering a culture of continuous innovation. Key Takeaways - AI Maturity in APAC Explore IDC’s AI Maturity Model and where your organization stands. - Scaling beyond pilots Learn how organizations are turning AI strategies into measurable business outcomes. - The Open Source Advantage Discover how Red Hat’s open approach enables scalable, secure AI across hybrid clouds. - From Vision to Execution See how Red Hat Services help navigate the AI journey - from strategy to real-world impact. Speakers' Profiles Saii Shahnazi is the APAC Services Director at Red Hat. With a global track record in driving enterprise-wide transformation, Saii blends strategic clarity with cultural fluency - guiding teams and customers from early exploration to execution. Pushkaraksh Shanbhag is an associate research director with the Asia/Pacific Cloud and IT Services Research group and leads the Asia/Pacific Analytics and Intelligent Automation Services research. Oliver M. Senti, a distinguished leader in the field of technology and business innovation, serves as the Lead of Red Hat Open Innovation Labs APAC.