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Opex AI Day
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Opex AI Day is designed to showcase the power of AI to transform operations, optimize costs, and accelerate growth for CFOs across industries. Tailored for finance professionals and decision-makers, the event explores how emerging technologies are driving real outcomes, and unlocking new levels of speed, accuracy, and strategic insight.
WHERE
The event will be hosted at the RapidScale headquarters in downtown Raleigh, NC.
301 Hillsborough St
Raleigh, NC 27603
13th floor
WHEN
October 23, 2025
1:30 PM - 6:00 PM
4:30 PM - 6:00 PM
Opex AI Day Happy Hour on the rooftop
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 23, 2025
AGENDA
1:00 Pm
Arrivals at RapidScale Office, 13th Floor
Arrivals at RapidScale Office, 13th Floor
301 Hillsborough St,
Raleigh, NC 27603
(Pendo Building, 13th Floor)
1:30 PM - 1:45 PM
Welcome & Introductions
Welcome & Introductions
Bob Buchanan
RapidScale
AVP, Direct Sales
1:45 PM - 2:05 PM
The CFO's AI Advantage
The CFO's AI Advantage
How one industry leader is leveraging AI applications to cut $15M in Opex over 5 years (and what he learned along the way).
2:05 PM - 2:25 PM
From Unstructured Data to Structured Decisions
From Unstructured Data to Structured Decisions
Discover how Cox is using machine learning today to drive financial forecasting for improved business outcomes and why data preparation defines AI success.
Vaughn Marshall
Cox Communications
AVP, Financial Planning & Analysis
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Tapan Desai
Cox Communications
Sr. Manager of Data Analysis
2:25 PM - 2:40 PM
Voices from the Field
Voices from the Field
Real-world AI Success Stories
2:40 PM - 3:00 PM
Bridging the Gap - Moving from AI Potential to Business Reality
Bridging the Gap - Moving from AI Potential to Business Reality
Focusing on practical applications and real-world examples, this session will explore the critical factors that enable AI to move from a promising technology to a revenue-driving reality and how to navigate the complexities of AI adoption, prioritize high-impact initiatives, and measure the effectiveness of AI investments.
Samantha McConnell
Cox Communications
Director of Product Development
3:00 PM - 4:30 PM
Peer-to-Peer Roundtable Exercise
Peer-to-Peer Roundtable Exercise
Small-group, CFO-moderated discussions designed to unpack the challenges attendees are facing and how they’re responding within their unique business cases.
Joe Matthews
RapidScale
CFO
Robert Petrakis
Opex Technologies
CFO
4:30 PM - 6:00 PM
Happy Hour & Hors d'oeuvres
Open Invite Happy Hour & Hors d'oeuvres
Rooftop of Pendo Building
What You
Can Expect
Opex AI Day is your gateway to understanding and applying AI in the world of finance. This event is designed to equip finance professionals with the insight and perspective needed to navigate where AI is headed and how it can drive meaningful change and impact. Join us to connect with experts, explore practical use cases, and take the next step toward smarter, faster financial decision-making.
Real Business Outcome Stories
Learn from AI leaders who will share their experiences and success stories. Understand how they overcame challenges and leveraged AI to create tangible financial outcomes.
Comprehensive Insights for All
From high-level strategy for CFOs to practical insights for finance and technology teams, Opex AI Day offers sessions tailored to the priorities of today’s finance leaders.
Networking Opportunities
Connect with like-minded professionals, industry experts, and potential collaborators. Exchange ideas and explore partnerships that can help drive your AI initiatives forward, while optimizing cost and reducing risk.
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