Nov 12, 2024, 11:11 ET

Blaise Agüera y Arcas, VP and Fellow at Google, will open the inaugural TEDxCatawba on June 14, 2025, in Hickory, North Carolina. Known for his groundbreaking work in AI and privacy-first applications, Agüera y Arcas will share his insights on the future of technology and its societal impact. With experience from Microsoft and as the founder of the Artists and Machine Intelligence program, Blaise's presentation promises to inspire and ignite meaningful discussions at this exciting new TEDx event.

Christine D. Gagnon, CFO of Roha Group Inc. and Founder/CEO of CDG Holdings Group, is a seasoned financial executive and educator with a global career spanning finance, private equity, and technology. She also leads TEDxCatawba, an independently organized TEDx event aimed at fostering community engagement and transformative ideas. Set for June 14, 2025, in Hickory, NC, TEDxCatawba will bring together thought leaders to inspire action and spark meaningful conversations.