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In his role, Lance manages the expansion of SAIC’s global strategic alliances with leading companies that will help SAIC innovate, scale, and drive partner-sourced and influenced deals. Prior to joining SAIC he served as the Head of Global Strategic Partnerships at Leidos, where he managed an expansive network of 82 international partners, significantly enhancing the company’s footprint across 112 countries. Lance credits partners who are willing to “do-different” as critical to the success of any growth strategy.

April’s career spans leadership roles in technology, product, and business development across diverse industries such as the mobility ecosystem, healthcare, education, manufacturing, commercial real estate, B2B, consumer goods, and food service. Her journey includes spearheading the IoT smart restroom business at GOJO and multiple innovation roles before joining Lenovo. At Lenovo, she led cross-functional global teams in advancing technology solutions, focusing on Smart Building and EdTech partnerships for worldwide business growth. In her most recent role at DRB, she is leading efforts to shape the future of their car wash software and technology products in the mobility ecosystem.

Kimberly works with community partners and municipalities to drive business relocation and expansion in Arizona. Prior to ASU, Kimberly managed operations, programs, and community partnerships for the University of Arizona’s Greater Phoenix satellite locations.

Adam has been navigating multi-brand programs for more than a decade across verticals and geographies. His work in technology, consumer packaged goods and higher education have earned him the ability to navigate the complexities of a multi-brand world.

Emil is a global leader with over 20 years of experience developing state-of-the-art medical devices that prioritize the needs of patients and clinicians, helping people live healthier, longer, and happier lives. He currently leads the R&D teams for Johnson & Johnson MedTech Instruments & Accessories in surgical robotics, driving the development of innovative, complex solutions that advance patient care.

Nirit, Co-Founder and CEO of Dovly, an AI-powered credit care platform, brings 20+ years of experience leading high-growth organizations like Salesforce and Green Dot. She’s uniquely positioned to share how startups can seamlessly integrate with large enterprises to drive meaningful innovation.

Greg has more than 45 years of experience cultivating creative solutions within the employee benefits industry. His extensive expertise in developing client relationships and driving product expansion significantly contributes to Careington’s success as an innovative industry leader.

Ben oversees patent program design including stakeholder engagement, growth strategy, portfolio insights, and performance measurement at Wells Fargo. He also leads efforts to integrate AI into invention development and enhance patent portfolio value. Previously, Ben managed early-stage innovation at Wells Fargo and co-founded a patent strategy consultancy, advising clients across industries such as financial services, consumer products, and heavy industries on diverse patent insights and development initiatives.

Bob has more than 25 years of general athlete experience across the automotive and mobility space. In addition to being party to starting multiple business endeavors within GM, he has built groundbreaking strategic partnerships in automotive and technology, including one of the first automaker partnerships with a mobility company and fleet management services. He is well-versed in leading complex cross-functional teams and projects across both private and public sector categories.