Smart Data is proud to return as a Bronze Sponsor for the 2025 Technology First Taste of IT Conference, taking place November 12th at the Sinclair Conference Center in Dayton, Ohio.
We’re looking forward to connecting with IT leaders, innovators, and technologists across the Miami Valley to share how Smart Data helps organizations succeed with AI, Data Engineering, Application Modernization, and Snowflake.
Speaking Session
Hype or Help? Real-World Lessons from Applying AI to IT Software Projects
Session 4 | 2:05–2:50 PM
Speakers: Chris St Amand, Chief Technology Officer & Justin Smith, Solutions Architect
AI promises faster delivery, higher quality, and simpler workflows. But how much of that actually holds up when you factor in people, budgets, timelines, and legacy systems?
In this session, Chris and Justin share real experiences from projects where AI tools like Windsurf, Cursor, Gemini, ChatGPT, and Claude Sonnet were applied to software delivery. Attendees will learn:
How to predict when AI projects will succeed (and when they won’t)
What worked, what didn’t, and what surprised us along the way
Visit Our Booth
Stop by the Smart Data booth to meet our team and discuss how we’re helping companies across healthcare, manufacturing, and finance become AI-ready through better data and engineering. Smart Data was honored to be named Best IT Services Company in 2023 by Technology First. We’re proud to continue that momentum and contribute to a community that’s driving innovation across the region.
Event Details
Technology First Taste of IT Conference
📅 November 12, 2025
📍 Sinclair Conference Center, Dayton, OH
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