IBM Annual Think Conference to Expand Globally

IBM announced the international expansion of its annual Think conference, returning as a series of exclusive, invite-only, in-person event experiences held in more than a dozen cities around the world. After two years as a digital-only event, Think will convene IBM's worldwide community of thinkers, makers, doers, and creators to explore conversations around data and AI, cybersecurity, quantum computing, and business modernization via the hybrid cloud — all through the lens of real, local stories and applications.

Think 2022 programming will kick off in Boston on May 10, with an opening keynote by IBM Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Arvind Krishna focused on significant advances in technology that can help clients and partners in a changing world. For two days, IBM senior executives, global business leaders, industry experts, clients, and partners will come together to establish valuable connections and discuss some of the critical issues facing a rapidly changing world such as sustainability, talent retention, and automation.

The interactive agenda will include mainstage keynotes and innovation talks, technology demos, ask-me-anything sessions, one-on-one meetings, networking opportunities, and immersive experiences. Key conference themes will explore how advanced tools, technologies, and digital methods can allow leaders to become new creators of ideas to help them to thrive and lead in an accelerated digital world.

Those not able to attend in person can tune in to Think Broadcast, produced with WIRED Brand Lab. The live anchored program will feature interviews with IBM executives including Arvind Krishna, as well as discussions with clients and partners, along with analyst insights, interactive demos, and more. Think Broadcast will air in English, Spanish, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese, French, Italian, German, and Simplified Chinese. Replays of the onstage sessions from Think Boston will also be available on-demand on the day of the event.

"We are thrilled to expand the iconic Think platform with a three-pronged approach that includes in-person, digital, and international opportunities to connect with our clients and partners around the world," said Jonathan Adashek, Chief Communications Officer and Senior Vice President, Marketing and Communications, IBM. "Earlier this year we launched our 'Let's Create' brand campaign as an open invitation to collaborate with IBM using our advanced technologies and consulting expertise. With Think on Tour, we're bringing that invitation to life, providing an interactive platform to catalyze the digital transformation that businesses and societies need.