Eric Riz

Predicting the future has never been more challenging - not because of the lack of data but because of the flood of ungoverned and risk laden information. Microsoft states that 2.5 exabytes of data are created every day. Expectations and reliance on data are being pushed to the limits, as demands around artificial intelligence, machine learning and hybrid options continue to grow. Governance and Risk are the buzz words for tomorrow's organizations, but what do they mean? Each of you is in a powerful demanding position of great responsibility. What are the implications of the enormous acceleration of data that compounds each minute? Join Eric as he walks through this complex data conversation and empowers you to mitigate risks and make the most of the opportunities. You'll be inspired, energized and informed by this speech.

Create a powerful and outstanding brand for your organization in today’s crowded and constantly changing marketplace. “Trust”, Eric says “is easier to lose than gain. There is unprecedented transparency in today’s world. I’ve seen organizations spend years on a trust-building campaign see it come undone in just minutes. Permanent public minutes!” Eric shares his wisdom, insights and what worked for him (as well as what didn’t) as he built his business from the ground up, gaining investors from the start.

Experience is everything. Technology is changing the way organizations hire; the better the technology, the stronger the expectations are that the candidate will succeed in our organizations. Today, artificial intelligence has helped reduce the time spent throughout the hiring lifecycle. With an ultimate goal of taking days to get candidates in front of decision makers instead of weeks; no doubt, the pressure is on AI to deliver, but it's up to companies to change their recruitment strategies to accommodate. This session will break-down hiring fiefdoms and explore how companies can adjust their strategies to embrace technology.