From Insights to Strategic Execution
October 24, 2025
Mayer Brown LLP
The Optimizing Digital Insight (ODi) Conference, hosted annually by the Insight Digital Lab in partnership with DePaul University iD Lab, brings together professionals from Fortune 500 companies. It's a one-of-a-kind opportunity to network, exchange ideas between industry and academia, and explore cutting-edge innovation strategies.
20+
Speakers
200+
Participants
45+
Companies
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Speakers
Schedule
08:30
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09:00
Registration
09:00
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09:15
Introduction and Kick Off
Yele Adelakun
Nate Hartauer
09:15
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09:45
Why Digital Insights are More Important Than Ever
Darcy Ross
Moderator: Yele Adelakun
Transition Break
09:50
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10:30
From Strategy to Execution - Governance and Resource Framework
Brad Peterson
Paul Haisman
Talvis Love
Moderator: Lauren Rosen
Coffee Break
10:40
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11:20
From Insight to Impact - Executing Digital Strategy across the Enterprise
Jennifer Wimberly
Philip Van Swol
Don Fleschut
Denice Young-Durrant
Moderator: Jobin Ephrem
Transition Break
11:25
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11:45
Abbott AI Summer Camp - Use Case and Demo
Moderator: Nate Hartauer
Lunch
13:00
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13:45
Legal Boundaries in a Digital World - Balancing Innovation with Legal Requirements
Brandon Brooks
Dale Davis
Joe Pennell
Craig Bryson
Moderator: Brad Peterson
Coffee Break
13:55
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14:35
Tactical Approach to Bringing Innovation to Life
Joe Powell
Shuchita Singh
Tim Dickson
Rob McGillen
Moderator: Yele Adelakun
Transition Break
14:40
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15:10
Bringing Innovation to Life with iD Lab
Thomas Zwick
Akbar Aidarov
Moderator: Dwayne Prosko
Transition Break
15:15
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15:35
Innovation Through Engaged Scholarship
Greg Chasson
Benét DeBerry-Spence
Moderator: Yele Adelakun
Coffee Break
15:45
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16:30
Navigating the Innovation Roadmap - A View from Executives' Suite
Talvis Love
Joe Powell
Dale Davis
Moderator: Julian Dibbell
16:30
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16:45
Closing Remarks
16:45
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18:30
Networking Reception