Dr. Sam Swapn
Dr. Sam Swapn
CEO
Dr. Sam Swapn is a business strategist, professor, author, and technology advisor with more than 20 years of experience across project management, strategy, leadership, Agile, and digital transformation. As CEO of Strategism, Inc, he advises Fortune 500 companies, startups, and government organizations on business strategy, technology management, and organizational growth. Dr. Sam is also an active member of the Forbes Technology Council and the Harvard Business Review Advisory Council, and serves as an Adjunct Professor at San Francisco Bay University, where he teaches strategy, project management, and green business. A published author and keynote speaker, he is widely recognized for helping leaders translate complex business and technology challenges into practical, scalable solutions.
All Sessions by Dr. Sam Swapn
Opening Address: AI the Next Gold Rush Ride the Wave
​Dr. Sam will open Tech Fest 2026 with his keynote, "AI: The Next Gold Rush – Ride the Wave." In this thought-provoking address, he will explore how artificial intelligence is reshaping industries, creating unprecedented opportunities for innovation, and driving the next era of economic growth. Attendees will gain insights into the evolving AI landscape and learn how individuals and organizations can position themselves to capitalize on this transformative technological wave.
Panel 3: AI in 2026: The New Tech Stack of Work — How Products, Careers, and Companies Are Rebuilt
​Explore how AI in 2026 is reshaping the modern tech stack, from intelligent products and workflows to evolving career paths and company structures, while unpacking what it takes to stay relevant, competitive, and future-ready in an AI-first world.