Exclusive Tech Leader Event

Co-Innovate with Google Cloud.

A Design Thinking Sprint for Tech Leaders. Solve your toughest cloud challenges in a single afternoon.

DATE April 15, 2026
LOCATION Google Playa Vista (US-PLV-H15)
HOST Data Piper | Powered by Google Cloud

The "Catalyst" Experience

Our 5-step Design Thinking framework moves you from challenge to concrete solution in hours, not months.

01

Empathize

Listen first to the human experience behind the challenge.

02

Define

Focus energy into a sharp "How Might We" problem statement.

03

Ideate

Rapid "Crazy 8s" brainstorming to prioritize quantity over quality.

04

Cluster

Converge on high-potential concepts based on feasibility.

05

Prototype

Rapidly sketch and pitch concrete solutions to peers.

Why Attend?

For Existing Customers

Deepen your relationship with Google and share real-world workarounds with peers who are navigating similar cloud journeys.

  • Direct access to Google facilitators
  • Peer networking with tech leaders
  • Personalized insights for your current architecture

New to Google Cloud?

Experience the Google Cloud ecosystem firsthand through shared problem-solving. This isn't a sales pitch; it's a value-demonstration sprint.

  • Practical test of Google's cloud methodology
  • Low-risk environment for exploration
  • Tangible output from the afternoon session

Meeting Agenda

Leveraging Google Cloud for AI Innovation

2:30 PM – 5:00 PM
Dinner/Event Following
Google Playa Vista Campus (US-PLV-H15)
Part 1

Vision & Voice of the Customer

2:30 PM – 3:35 PM
02:30 PM

Introductions & Kick-off

Welcome remarks, meeting objectives, and attendee introductions.

02:40 PM

Customer Stories: People on their Journey

Ghalib (LA Times): Digital transformation and cloud evolution.
Eric (Digital Domain): High-scale compute and creative workflows.

Focus: Unique journeys, roadblocks, and Google Cloud leverage. (Q&A Facilitated)

03:20 PM

Google Cloud: The Innovation Toolkit

Overview of tools helping customers today:

  • AI: Vertex AI and Gemini models
  • Infrastructure: TPU/GPU advances and scalable compute
  • Data: BigQuery and Looker for solid AI foundation

Coffee & Networking Break

03:35 PM – 03:50 PM
Part 2

Collaborative Deep Dive

3:50 PM – 5:00 PM
03:50 PM

Table Group Discussions (Structured)

Brainstorming around core questions:

Use Case: Top, high-impact AI use cases?
Obstacles: Primary technical, cultural, or financial challenges?
04:30 PM

Table Presentations

Groups share top use cases and primary challenges for collective feedback.

04:55 PM

Closing Remarks

Summary of key takeaways, next steps, and innovation resources.

Location Venue

Google Playa Vista Campus - US-PLV-H15

5865 S Campus Center Drive, Los Angeles, CA 90094

Secure Your Seat

Strictly limited capacity ensures every participant receives high-touch facilitation.

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