G1: Building AI-Ready Communities: Why Your Data Infrastructure Matters More Than Ever
Thursday, June 18 | 10:45 AM - 11:45 PM
Target Audience: Affordable Senior Housing; Assisted Living/Personal Care; Governance & Leadership; Home Care + HCBS; Operations
As artificial intelligence transforms senior living operations, the quality and accessibility of your data determines success or failure. This session explores why private data lakes are essential infrastructure for the AI age, how the Model Context Protocol enables secure AI integration, and how forward-thinking communities are leveraging centralized data for predictive analytics and resident insights. Learn practical strategies to build data foundations that protect privacy while unlocking AI’s transformative potential.
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Speaker Information
Chief Strategy Officer, K4Connect
Joe is a nationally respected leader in healthcare technology and aging services innovation, with a career focused on helping older adults live healthier, more connected, and more fulfilling lives. At K4Connect, he leads enterprise strategy and market development, driving the adoption of transformative technologies – including artificial intelligence – across senior living communities nationwide. Before joining K4Connect, Joe served as Vice President of Innovation at Cypress Living, where he led digital transformation and technology initiatives that empowered caregivers and improved resident experiences. He’s widely recognized for his thoughtful approach to bridging technology and human connection in aging services.
Chief Information Officer, United Methodist Communities of NJ
Travis is a seasoned IT professional with over 11 years of experience at United Methodist Communities. As the Chief Information Officer, he provides strategic leadership to ensure a robust and secure technology environment, driving digital transformation initiatives and delivering innovative solutions to keep the organization at the forefront of technology in aging services. I have a passion for innovation and a proven track record of success, my priority is in aligning technology with organizational goals, staying current with industry trends and best practices, and identifying opportunities for growth and improvement.
