Expert Events

Future-Proofing Enterprise Connectivity for the AI Decade

Name: Future-Proofing Enterprise Connectivity for the AI Decade
Start: 2026-06-03T18:00:00-08:00
End: 2026-06-03T21:00:00-08:00
Location: E&O Kitchen & Bar

As AI reshapes enterprise strategy, resilient and intelligent connectivity has become mission-critical. Join Blend and Comcast Business to explore how leaders are future-proofing their networks for the AI decade.

E&O Kitchen & Bar

June 3, 2026

to June 3, 2026

6:00 pm

- 9:00 pm

About this event

As enterprises enter an AI-accelerated era, CIOs and technology leaders are being called upon to lead transformational change across their organizations. While AI, automation, and data innovation dominate strategic agendas, the network remains the foundation upon which every digital initiative depends.

Today’s enterprise networks must support exponentially increasing data volumes, real-time workloads, distributed teams, and heightened security demands, all while maintaining reliability, performance, and resilience. Legacy connectivity models are being stretched beyond their limits, forcing leaders to rethink how infrastructure enables agility, intelligence, and scale.

Join Blend and Comcast Business for an executive discussion focused on building a resilient, AI-ready, hyperconnected enterprise network. This forum will explore how forward-looking organizations are modernizing connectivity to support the next decade of innovation, aligning network strategy with business priorities while enabling secure, intelligent, and scalable operations.

Our speakers

Christian Nascimento

Senior Vice President, Connectivity & Digital Customer Solutions | Comcast Business

Christian Nascimento is Senior Vice President of Connectivity & Digital Solutions for Comcast Business, a key driver of growth for Comcast, providing connectivity, secure networking and cybersecurity and managed services to businesses of all sizes.

In this role he is responsible for product management and strategy for Comcast’s portfolio of commercial connectivity and cybersecurity products and services, as well as the organization’s digital self-service ecosystem. He is currently driving Digital and AI transformation throughout Comcast Business.

Christian graduated from Widener University, holds an MBA from Villanova University and is currently pursuing an Executive MBA in AI at Drexel University. He serves on the Board of Trustees at Widener and previously served on the Board of Directors of Savi Solutions, and on the Transition Committee of PA Attorney General Dave Sunday, chairing the Technology Subcommittee.

Key themes & discussion topics

Elevating enterprise connectivity from back-end infrastructure to a core driver of digital transformation and competitive advantage.

Defining the network capabilities required to support AI workloads, real-time data processing, and distributed operations at scale.

Modernizing connectivity while maintaining resilience, governance, cost control, and enterprise-grade security.

Aligning network strategy with long-term business priorities to ensure agility, adaptability, and sustainable growth.

Event agenda

Cocktails & networking

6:00 – 6:30 PM

Opening remarks & interactive group discussion

6:30 – 7:15 PM

Dinner & guided discussion

7:15 – 8:45

Event wrap-up & group reflection

8:45 – 9:00PM

Why should you attend?

Gain peer insight into how leading enterprises are modernizing connectivity to support AI-driven growth and resilience.

Learn what network capabilities are becoming non-negotiable for performance, security, and scalability in the AI decade.

Explore practical strategies for aligning infrastructure investment with long-term business priorities.

Connect with fellow C-suite and senior technology leaders navigating the same connectivity and transformation challenges.

Who should attend

This event is tailored for C-suite executives and senior leaders across IT, technology, and finance who are responsible for enterprise infrastructure strategy, digital transformation, and long-term operational resilience.

Attendees will engage with peers to discuss how connectivity decisions impact AI readiness, security, performance, and business continuity, as well as how to future-proof enterprise networks in an increasingly connected world.

Venue

E&O Kitchen & Bar

314 Sutter St
San Francisco
CA 94108
United States

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