Birmingham will take center stage in the conversation on artificial intelligence and digital transformation when Info-Tech Research Group’s IGNITE 2025 event comes to the Hilton Birmingham Downtown at UAB on October 8, 2025.
A Full Day on AI Strategy and Innovation
The day-long conference will gather Birmingham-area IT and business leaders to explore research-backed strategies for AI adoption, workforce transformation, and aligning technology with long-term business goals. Sessions will highlight emerging tools like agentic AI, exponential IT planning, and data-driven decision-making.
“CIOs can no longer operate as reactive technologists,” said Gord Harrison, Chief Research Officer at Info-Tech Research Group. “At IGNITE, we’re helping leaders build strategies and capabilities to not just implement technology, but lead purposeful transformation.”
Featured Speakers in Birmingham
The Birmingham IGNITE agenda includes expert talks from industry leaders:
James Alexander, Vice President, Partner Division at Info-Tech Research Group, and a former Microsoft Canada executive.
Jack Hakimian, Senior Vice President, Research & Advisory Services, with more than 30 years of consulting and enterprise strategy experience at Accenture, Deloitte, EY, and IBM.
Amanda Mathieson, Principal Research Director, specializing in IT leadership, organizational change, and workforce development.
Why It Matters for Birmingham
The IGNITE series is designed to connect regional tech leaders with practical strategies and tools to prepare organizations for the future. For Birmingham, hosting the event reflects the city’s growing profile as a hub for innovation, healthcare technology, and business transformation.
Attendees can expect interactive sessions, analyst-led discussions, and practical frameworks to help align IT investments with business outcomes.
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