In this session, the presenter, an entrepreneur with multiple successful technology exits, including an Oracle acquisition, demonstrates how AI is revolutionizing enterprise software implementations by reducing deployment times from years to days through autonomous configuration. Drawing from real-world case studies, the session explores practical approaches to AI adoption challenges, including model selection, security considerations, and data processing at scale. Attendees will learn actionable strategies for achieving rapid ROI through AI-driven digital transformation, including methods for stakeholder buy-in, quick-win initiatives, and effective change management to overcome organizational resistance.
Overview
About the Speaker
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Victorio Pellicano
SerafBiographyVic Pellicano is the CEO and Founder of Seraf, redefining manufacturers' access to operational knowledge with AI. A self-taught coder since 13, he built a CPQ software firm sold to Oracle in 2022, then launched Avianna, creating AI robotics for factories, acquired in 2024. Known for hands-on customer research, Vic once crisscrossed the Midwest, visiting plants in person to grasp on-the-ground challenges overlooked by typical studies. Today, he advises manufacturing leaders on practical AI strategies that safeguard margins and speed decisions. Through the Pellicano Family Foundation, he also mentors and supports aspiring young professionals in technology, business, and personal growth.
Pricing & Registration
| Sessions | Member Price | Non-Member Price |
|---|---|---|
| Individual Sessions | $195 | $220 |
| Workshops | $195 | $220 |
| Best Value Full Conference (5-10 Sessions) |
$195 | $220 |
| Sessions | Member Price | Non-Member Price |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Session | $112.50 | $125 |
| 2 Sessions | $202.50 | $225 |
| 3 Sessions | $270 | $300 |
| 4-8 Sessions | $405 | $450 |
| Sessions | Member Price | Non-Member Price |
|---|---|---|
| Half-Day Workshops (W4, W11) | FREE | FREE |
| One-Hour Sessions (W12, W13, W14, W18) | FREE | FREE |
| Two-Hour Sessions (W16, W17) | $50 | $75 |
| Weld-Ed Conference (W5) | $50 | $75 |
| Half-Day Sessions (W2, W3, W7, W10) | $345 | $430 |
| Full-Day Sessions (W6, W8, W9) | $565 | $665 |
| Two-Day Session (W1) | $795 | $895 |
| Professional Program (W15) | $395 | $495 |
* Non-member price for AWS Welding Full-Day Sessions only includes a one-year AWS Individual Membership.