Welcome to WatsonOne On behalf of the team, thank you for your business and welcome to WatsonOne—our premier program for trailblazing clients and partners. As a member of WatsonOne, you will join a select group of visionary members who, like you, share a passion for technology and for leading transformational change within their industries. In this inaugural program year, we look forward to working together to make this both a valuable experience for your organization and a memorable experience for you. Sincerely,
Michael D. Rhodin Senior Vice President IBM Watson
Meet the Members WatsonOne is all about connecting you with executive leaders from IBM and across the globe. Each member is pursuing a powerful implementation of Watson in new and exciting spaces. Meet the other 2015 members.
Iñaqui Ignacio Aldonza CIO Dirección General Tecnología
Carole Machell Head of International Business Akshaya Bhargava CEO Barclays Wealth and Investment Management
Dieter Weinand President of HealthCare Pharmaceuticals
Marcelo Frontini Director of Innovation Department
Dr. James Miser Chief Medical Information Officer
Olivier Crespin Group Head DBS Digital Bank
Jane den Hollander University Vice-Chancellor
Nicholas LaRusso, M.D. Medical Director Center for Innovation
Lynda Chin University of Texas—Associate Vice Chancellor for Health Transformations and Chief Innovation Officer for Health Affairs
Dylan Garnett Chief Executive Officer
Wendy Perchick Senior VP Strategy and Innovation
Kunihiro Fujinaga VP Watson Promotions Division
Two Unique Opportunities to Connect in 2015 In 2015, we will host two global summits. Each summit will offer unprecedented access to the highest levels of IBM leadership, Watson product management and Watson implementations. Additionally, we’ll host unique social activities for members to develop and strengthen relationships with each other.
May 4, 2015 New York City Our first summit will acquaint members with one another while also providing the Watson Team an opportunity to better understand the unique nature of your business and inform our approach to supporting you in the year ahead. We’ll accomplish this through a very exciting afternoon and evening together in NYC on May 4.
New York City Agenda 11:30am–12:00pm
Transportation available from Waldorf Astoria to IBM’s Watson Headquarters at 51 Astor Place, New York, NY
12:00pm–1:00pm
Lunch offered on 5th floor café
1:00pm–1:15pm
Welcome message by Jay Bellissimo, Watson General Manager
1:15pm–1:45pm
Introduction of clients and partners led by Stephen Gold, Watson CMO and VP Partner Programs & Venture Investments
1:45pm–2:00pm
Break
2:00pm–2:30pm
Guided tours of Watson Client Experience Center
2:30pm–3:05pm
Topic conversation: Your strategy and the role of your cognitive roadmap, led by Jay Bellissimo, Watson General Manager
3:05pm–3:20pm
Break
3:20pm–4:00pm
Topic conversation: How Watson product strategy is supporting your goals, led by Alexa Swainson, VP Watson Products
4:00pm–4:15pm
Break
4:15pm–5:00pm
A conversation led by Jon Iwata, SVP Marketing and Communications
5:00pm–5:30pm
Cocktails + state of the business with Michael Rhodin, SVP IBM Watson
5:30pm–6:00pm
Transport to the Institute for Culinary Education’s new teaching facility located in the heart of Manhattan
6:00pm–6:30pm
Plated hors d’oeuvres and the story behind cognitive cooking presented by Chef James Briscione, Director of Culinary Development, ICE
6:30pm–8:45pm
A Chef Watson inspired three course meal served with wine parings recommended by an on site wine expert
8:45pm
Transportation available back to Waldorf Astoria
Reconvene in September Location to be Confirmed Our second summit will bring the membership back together in September after nearly five months. During this time we will dive into the Watson technology pipeline, share our learnings from our first year of solution delivery and create a plan to integrate member input into our organizational roadmap. In an effort to balance the distance traveled by all members we would like to advocate the selection of an Asia Pacific location for our second summit. When we come together in May we’ll discuss exact dates and select a location together.
Membership Design Points Elite clients deserve unique benefits. Innovative brands are built on the advocacy of their most loyal partners.
Benefits »» Access to a dedicated Watson executive on call for you and your team anytime—day or night. »» A seat at the table working in close collaboration with the VP Watson Products—help shape and validate our product strategy. »» Exclusive access to the Watson technology pipeline—see what’s coming before anyone else.
Our Ask of You »» Play an active role in helping to shape the strategic direction of the IBM Watson product portfolio. »» Advocate on behalf of cognitive technology, share your stories and organizational roadmap with others. »» Attend our global summits, participate in thought leadership activities and network with other executives deploying Watson.
Questions to Ponder To help you prepare for our kickoff meeting in NYC we’d like you and your teams to ponder the following questions. We’ve designed our May 4 conversation topics specifically for you to share your thoughts as well as glean insight from your peers.
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What are the major business challenges facing your enterprise—your industry? How do you foresee cognitive systems shaping your enterprise’s future? What Watson product capabilities would you like us to enhance?