FUSION '26 Conference Highlights
Atomicwork has officially unveiled an exciting lineup of speakers for its upcoming
FUSION '26 conference, scheduled for
September 29, 2026, at the iconic
Palace Hotel in San Francisco. This annual event aims to bring together CIOs, enterprise technology leaders, and innovators from various sectors to discuss the pressing need for a workforce that seamlessly integrates human talent and AI capabilities.
Significance of the FUSION Conference
FUSION '26 represents the second iteration of this distinguished gathering, building on the success of the inaugural event held in 2025, which attracted over 100 CIOs and technology executives. The focus for this year's conference is clear: organizations must rethink and innovate their operational models to incorporate AI coworkers alongside human employees. “As we step into a future where AI can supplement human roles, it is crucial for technology leaders to understand the dynamics between human intelligence and artificial counterparts,” stated
Vijay Rayapati, CEO of Atomicwork.
Noteworthy Speakers
The speaker lineup is impressive, featuring notable industry figures, including:
- - Vinod Khosla, Founder of Khosla Ventures
- - Aaron Levie, CEO of Box
- - Todd McKinnon, CEO of Okta
- - Padmaja Dasari, Head of Enterprise Technology at OpenAI
- - Manohar Paluri, VP of AI at Meta Superintelligence Labs
These experts will lead discussions on crucial topics such as building effective AI workforce models and navigating the evolving realm of enterprise AI governance.
Conference Agenda
FUSION '26 promises a full slate of discussions, panels, and workshops aimed at fostering dialogue on AI integration within companies. Highlights of the agenda include:
- - Building an AI Workforce Operating Model: Lessons learned presented by Karthik Chakkarapani, CIO of Zuora.
- - Fireside Chat with Vinod Khosla and Todd McKinnon: An exploration into the investment and future direction of AI technology.
- - Panel Discussion: