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Beyond the AI Hype: Turning Intelligence into Real Business Outcomes

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Everyone is talking about AI, but few companies are turning it into results. This keynote challenges the myth that AI success requires massive teams or complex technology. Entrepreneurs will learn how to start with simple AI wins, adapt AI to their own data, and scale toward secure, high-impact solutions that drive revenue, efficiency, and smarter decisions—without getting lost in the technical complexity.

ABOUT CARLOS CAMPOS TORRES

Carlos Campos Torres is a Senior Director of Product Management for AI Automation and Ecosystem Solutions in Cisco’s Compute Business Unit, where he focuses on simplifying how organizations consume and scale artificial intelligence. Over his 20-year career at Cisco, Carlos has led product strategy across AI, networking, cloud, and automation, including serving as Director for Nexus Dashboard and Principal UX Architect, shaping platforms used by thousands of enterprises worldwide.

Carlos brings a blend of deep technical expertise and business insight. He is a triple CCIE, holds certifications from NVIDIA, AWS, Microsoft, and VMware, earned an AI specialization from MIT, and holds an MBA from LSU. A multiple-time Distinguished Speaker at events such as Cisco Live, Carlos has authored exams, patents, books, and industry content, and hosts the popular “Cisco Data Center, AI and Cloud Made Easy” YouTube channel, with over 500,000 views, focused on making complex technology practical and accessible for real business outcomes.