Bringing Value into Focus —Preparing for Disruption
IDC coins The KPMG Tech and Innovation Symposium as a “Mini-Davos” experience
The KPMG Tech and Innovation Symposium took place August 5–7, 2024, in Park City, Utah. Set high in the mountains at over 8,000 feet, the event attracted tech futurists, entrepreneurs, board members, and KPMG thought leaders, all eager to explore the rapid pace of technological change. The theme, "Bringing Value into Focus," underscored how digital innovation disrupts business models and called on leaders to prepare for a world where exponential changes redefine industries within just a few years. Across two days and 22 sessions, experts shared insights on navigating this transformation with a proactive approach, encouraging leaders to think beyond traditional linear strategies.
My takeaway from the Symposium is like departing Davos. An experience of meeting a great many changemakers, big thinkers, professional disruptors, practicing innovators, and senior leaders, all leaving with their thinking changed and perception enhanced as they leave the mountaintop with their feet grounded, but their thinking not entirely leaving the clouds.
Bill Latshaw
IDC Research Director, Business Consulting Services
Sessions spotlighted diverse perspectives, from KPMG economist Diane Swonk’s balanced outlook on the economy to former NSA Director General Paul Nakasone’s insights on geopolitical stability. Venture capitalist Jason Calacanis brought a bold view on risk, recounting his entrepreneurial journey. Panels delved into advanced AI debates, with speakers like Mark Heaps of Groq and Lamini AI's Sharon Zhou sparking discussions on training vs. inference-led AI technologies. This mix of voices enabled attendees to consider contrasting futures and complex trade-offs in technology.
Beyond insights and predictions, the Symposium's Tech and Innovation Hub showcased KPMG’s partnerships with academia, offering a preview of cutting-edge research in science and technology. Interactive experiences, encouraged attendees to envision innovations that bridge industries. As participants departed Park City, the spirit of innovation left them ready to bring fresh thinking and strategies back to their organizations, primed for a world of continuous transformation.
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The KPMG Tech and Innovation Symposium: Bringing Value into Focus — Preparing for Disruption
The KPMG Tech and Innovation Symposium, considered by KPMG and participants alike as a "Mini Davos," occurred August 5–7, 2024, in Park City, Utah.
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