In-Person

Accelerating AI Outcomes: An Executive Dinner with Google

Join an intimate group of technology peers at Bar La Grassa for a roundtable discussion, hosted in partnership with Google Cloud, focusing on how AI and database innovations are reshaping business. We'll explore practical applications, including the transformative power of agents and AgentSpace, to drive efficiency and unlock new growth opportunities across your enterprise. This discussion will highlight real-world strategies for leveraging Google Cloud's cutting-edge capabilities without getting bogged down in technical jargon.

Event details:

  • Date: May 28, 2026
  • Time: 5:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. CDT
  • Location: Bar La Grassa, Minneapolis (800 N Washington Ave)

Hosts

Jeff DeVerter

Field CTO

Lindsay Dubin

Vice President, Sales

Morgan Cawley

Account Executive

Accelerating AI Outcomes: An Executive Dinner with Google

Engineering for measurable impact

The executive AI agenda

Scaling AI with purpose

Moving beyond the hype to focus on AI applications that deliver verifiable business value. We will discuss the specific architectural milestones required to transition from isolated use cases to integrated, production-ready AI systems.

Data foundations for AI

Data readiness is the essential baseline for AI performance. We will examine the governance frameworks, security controls, and structural requirements needed to transform fragmented data into a high-performance asset that powers enterprise AI.

AI and decision intelligence

Explore how production-ready AI shifts the focus from simple automation to improved outcome quality. We will discuss the strategic frameworks required to embed AI into core business processes to drive faster, data-driven decision making.

The venue

Bar La Grassa

Strategic discussions require an atmosphere that facilitates candid exchange. Located in the heart of the North Loop, Bar La Grassa is a Minneapolis landmark known for its industrial-chic design and award-winning Italian cuisine.

The evening features a curated dining experience in a private setting, providing the perfect backdrop for a substantive, off-the-record exchange of ideas. Attendees will leave with practical perspectives to apply to their organization’s production AI strategy and a strengthened network of local technical peers.

Wine Room (1)

What to expect

A dedicated executive experience and practical insights for the technical roadmap

This dinner is limited to ensure a focused environment for high-level peer exchange. The conversation will focus on the architectural requirements and strategic hurdles of the 2026 landscape.

Key discussion topics include:

  • Strategies for identifying and clearing data bottlenecks
  • Frameworks for governance and security in live AI environments
  • Measuring ROI through the lens of decision intelligence
  • Real-world AI adoption stories from the enterprise
  • Transitioning from foundational models to federated agentic workflows

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Join Pythian and Google Cloud at Bar La Grassa for a focused discussion on accelerating AI outcomes. Space is limited to ensure a high-value experience for all attendees.