Microsoft exec to discuss AI at Stanford Club’s Oct. 18 dinner in Hillside’s Diablo Room

The Stanford Club of Rossmoor invites all alumni and friends to an exciting dinner event on Sunday, Oct. 18 at 5 p.m. in the Diablo Room at Hillside Clubhouse. The club’s special guest will be Marco Casalaina, vice president of Products, CoreAI and AI Futurist at Microsoft, discussing “The Future of AI is Here.”

Computer “helpers” called AI agents are getting a lot smarter … at a rapid pace. They are capable assistants that can plan, work with other programs, pass jobs to other apps, and work inside apps people already use.

Casalaina will show us examples of what AI agents do and why they are so useful. He will also show us how people can make sure AI assistants behave well, remain trustworthy, and do a good job as they take on more real-world tasks. He is an expert in cloud computing, with years of experience bringing the power of the cloud to artificial intelligence, call center and unified communications applications.

The festivities begin at 5 p.m. with a social hour, followed by a catered buffet dinner from Simple Elegance. Attendees can choose between roast pork tenderloin in a warm apricot sauce, chicken piccata in a lemon caper sauce, or spinach and ricotta cannelloni in marinara sauce (vegetarian). Dinner also includes citrus salad with Mandarin oranges, almonds and cider vinaigrette, assorted dinner rolls, oven-roasted red potatoes and a vegetable medley with a balsamic glaze. For dessert, enjoy chocolate cake with coffee or tea.

To reserve a spot, detach the adjoining coupon and send to Kathy Krieger at 1150 Canyonwood Court, No. 5, Walnut Creek, CA 94595. The cost is $55 per person, and checks are to be made payable to Stanford Club of Rossmoor. For Stanford alums only, registration can also be made at https://groups.stanford.edu/events/284602 on the Stanford Alumni Association website.

The reservation deadline is Monday, Oct. 12. Those with questions can email or call Kathy Krieger (katharinekrieger@gmail.com or 1-925-988-9506) or Rich Umanzio (rich.umanzio@gmail.com or 1-925-699-2199). The Stanford Club thanks residents and looks forward to seeing them soon!

Stanford Club of Rossmoor

Sunday, Oct. 18, 5 p.m.

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