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Future-Proofing Enterprise Connectivity for the AI Decade

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.
Event Location
Al Biernat’s North
Event Date
March 26, 2026
Event Time
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
Amanda Machado
Director Enterprise Solutions | Comcast Business
Coming soon.
Chris MacFarland
Chief Development Officer | Comcast Business
Coming soon.
Lexi Bowden
Event Host | Blend

Lexi Bowden is a sports reporter and host known for her ability to guide engaging conversations and bring compelling stories to life. With experience leading interviews and moderating live discussions, she helps translate complex ideas into clear, engaging dialogue for audiences. Bowden is passionate about connecting people through meaningful conversation and storytelling.

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
01
Cocktails & networking

6:00 – 6:30 PM

02
Welcome remarks

6:30 – 6:45 PM

03
Dinner & guided discussion

6:45 – 8:45

04
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.
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Venue
Event Location Light
Al Biernat’s North
5251 Spring Valley Rd
Dallas
TX
TX 75254
United States
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