From Models to Measurable Value:
Performance, Infrastructure & Enterprise AI at Scale
December 9th, 2026
6:30 PM–9:00 PM
Morton's The Steakhouse 184 S. Market Street, Suite 100 San Jose, CA 95113
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Think Tank Dinner Agenda
6:30 PM
Welcome Reception & Peer Connections
Join fellow executives at Morton's The Steakhouse for the second San Jose Think Tank dinner, sponsored by HPE. Confirmed dinner guests depart The Westin San Jose together at 6:00 PM after cocktail hour for the short walk to the restaurant. Dinner and discussion run from 6:30 PM to 9:00 PM.
Getting to Dinner
6:00 PM: Confirmed dinner guests walk together from The Westin San Jose after cocktail hour.
6:30 PM: Dinner begins at Morton's The Steakhouse, 184 S. Market Street, Suite 100, San Jose, CA 95113.
7:00 PM
Take Your Seats
Take your seat for a private executive conversation about turning AI models into measurable value, balancing performance and infrastructure needs, and operating enterprise AI at scale.
7:15 PM
Private Dinner
Enjoy dinner at Morton's The Steakhouse as the conversation continues around the table.
Dinner Details
Menu and dietary arrangements will be confirmed with registered guests.
7:30 PM
Interactive Discussions
Discuss how enterprises translate AI models into measurable business value, improve workload performance, and make infrastructure decisions that support enterprise AI at scale.
Here's The Session Format
- Focused Dialogue:
The moderator will lead the conversation through topics derived from pre-survey responses, ensuring a targeted and relevant discussion.
- Structured Environment:
To maintain the session's integrity and focus, side discussions will be minimized.
- Exclusive Setting:
The roundtable will take place in a private room, ensuring confidentiality and an undisturbed environment.
- Feedback Loop:
Post-event, participants' quotes will be shared with them for approval before any public dissemination, upholding our commitment to privacy, authenticity, and transparency.
Discussion Topics
Measurable value: connecting enterprise AI initiatives to business outcomes and clear success criteria.
Performance and infrastructure: balancing speed, reliability, capacity, and cost as workloads grow.
Enterprise scale: translating successful models and pilots into dependable production capabilities.
9:00 PM
conclusion & Networking
Close the dinner with final takeaways and connections with fellow executives. Dinner participation is confirmed separately from summit registration.
Think Tank Dinner Location
Morton's The Steakhouse
184 S. Market Street, Suite 100 San Jose, CA 95113
RSVP registration will open soon. Dinner attendance is confirmed separately from summit registration. Contact the Institute with any questions.