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Roundtaibles

Roundtaibles is an invitation-only dinner series for senior technology and business leaders who are actively shaping real-world AI strategy. Each dinner brings together a carefully curated group of 25 decision-makers for trusted, peer-level conversation designed to build trust and drive meaningful insight.

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About Roundtaibles

An intimate, invitation-only experience where leaders come together to explore real-world AI strategy over dinner.

Hosted by Kesha Williams

Roundtaibles creates space for thoughtful, peer-level conversation focused on the decisions, trade-offs, and realities of building and scaling AI in the enterprise. Attendance is limited and application-based.

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Atlanta - Q1 2026

Many organizations have successful AI pilots, but far fewer have operational, scalable AI platforms. This dinner explores the inflection point between experimentation and enterprise reality. Leaders will discuss what breaks as AI moves into production, how platforms, teams, and governance must evolve, and which decisions separate short-lived pilots from durable AI capabilities. The conversation focuses on real lessons learned, not idealized roadmaps. Sponsored by: TBD.

San Francisco - Q2 2026

AI systems fail in ways traditional software does not. Models drift, agents behave unpredictably, data pipelines degrade, and accountability becomes unclear. This dinner creates space for leaders to openly discuss AI failure modes, organizational readiness, and how enterprises are preparing for recovery, oversight, and trust. The focus is on resilience, responsibility, and what leaders wish they had planned for sooner. Sponsored by: TBD.

New York City - Q3 2026

Many AI decisions feel tactical today but carry long-term consequences. This dinner centers on the architectural, data, and organizational choices that will shape enterprise AI maturity years from now. Leaders will examine trade-offs around platforms, tooling, governance, and technical debt, and discuss how to avoid locking the organization into short-term wins that undermine long-term flexibility. Sponsored by: TBD.

Seattle - Q4 2026

AI adoption is reshaping how teams work together across engineering, product, data, security, and operations. This dinner explores how roles and responsibilities are shifting, where new friction is emerging, and how leaders are redesigning collaboration and decision-making in AI-enabled organizations. The conversation focuses on people, process, and alignment. Sponsored by: TBD.

Agenda

Thursday Evening
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6:00 – 6:30 PM

Arrival & Mingling

An informal welcome as guests arrive, connect, and settle into the evening.

6:30 – 6:40 PM

Welcome & Opening Framing

Opening remarks to set context for the evening, establish shared expectations, and frame the discussion ahead.

Kesha Williams
6:40 – 7:10 PM

Guided Conversation - Round 1

The first facilitated discussion, introducing the core theme and surfacing perspectives from around the table.

Leaders
Kesha Williams
7:10 – 7:30 PM

Dinner Served

Dinner is served as conversation continues in a relaxed, intimate setting.

Restaurant
7:30 – 7:50 PM

Guided Conversation - Round 2

A deeper exploration of the topic, focusing on real-world experiences, trade-offs, and decision points.

Leaders
Kesha Williams
7:50 – 8:05 PM

Reflection Point (Sponsor)

A brief synthesis of themes emerging from the discussion, highlighting shared patterns, tensions, and questions shaping enterprise AI strategy.

Sponsor
8:05 – 8:30 PM

Guided Conversation - Round 3

An open, peer-driven exchange that builds on earlier insights and explores forward-looking questions.

Leaders
Kesha Williams
8:30 – 8:50 PM

Open Networking & Dessert

Unstructured time for continued conversation and connection.

Leaders
Kesha Williams
Sponsor
8:50 – 9:00 PM

Closing Reflections

Final thoughts, shared takeaways, and a thank-you to attendees.

Kesha Williams
Sponsor

Hosts

Kesha Williams is the Founder and Managing Partner of Keysoft. Keysoft is a boutique AI consulting agency helping enterprises define their AI strategy, build and govern intelligent systems, upskill their teams, and engage technical audiences with credibility.
Kesha Williams
Founder & Managing Partner
Keysoft

Conference Edition


Roundtaibles: Conference Edition

Bring the Roundtaibles experience to your tech conference.

For Conference Organizers & Sponsors

Conference keynotes and panels introduce big ideas. Roundtaibles makes them stick. Each discussion or dinner takes the core themes of your event and puts them on the table for honest, peer-level conversation about how those ideas actually land inside real organizations.

How It Works

We produce a turnkey Roundtaibles discussion or dinner co-located with your conference. Same intimate format: a curated topic aligned to your event theme, expert facilitation, and a private venue. Your attendees get a standout experience.

What We Handle

Keysoft manages every detail: topic development tied to your conference theme, facilitation by Kesha Williams, and post-event attendee follow-up. Your team focuses on the main event. We handle the rest.

Three Models. Your Choice.

Conference-Commissioned

You commission it. We produce it.

Your conference pays a flat production fee. We run a Roundtaibles discussion or dinner as an official premium add-on for your senior leaders, VIP attendees, or top-tier sponsors. Fully branded to your event.

Sponsor-Underwritten

A sponsor funds the discussion. Attendees join free.

A vendor sponsor underwrites the dinner and receives the single-sponsor slot. Attendees are sourced from your conference registration list or through our own application pipeline.

Premium Ticket Add-On

Bundle it. Sell it. We deliver it.

Roundtaibles access becomes a paid upgrade tier on your conference ticket. VIP Pass holders get a seat at the dinner. You handle ticketing. We handle everything else.

Ideal For

Internal summits, AWS re:Invent, AWS Summits, KubeCon, Google Cloud Next, Microsoft Build, Collision, Web Summit, AI Engineer Summit, and similar enterprise and developer conferences looking to offer a curated, senior-leader networking experience.

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Supporting leaders shaping real-world AI strategy

Roundtaibles is supported by a small group of technology partners who believe in thoughtful, responsible, and practical AI adoption. Our sponsors participate in the conversation as peers, contributing perspective and insight without sales pitches or product demos.

Attendance & Access

Attendance is complimentary for sponsored dinners, or ticketed when no sponsor is present.

Sponsored Dinner

Complimentary Attendance

When a dinner is supported by a sponsor, attendance is complimentary for accepted participants. All guests are carefully selected to ensure a high-quality, peer-level conversation.

$ 0
Seating is limited. Submit application now.
Independent Dinner

Ticketed Attendance

When no sponsor is present, each participant purchases a ticket. The ticket price covers the curated experience, private venue, facilitated discussion, and dinner.

$ 225
Seating is limited. Submit application now.
Conference Dinner: Hosted

Complimentary Attendance

When a conference organizer or sponsor underwrites the dinner, attendance is complimentary for accepted participants. The topic aligns to the host conference theme, and Keysoft handles all production.

$ 0
Seating is limited. Submit application now.
Conference Dinner: Premium Add-On

Complimentary Attendance

At select conferences, Roundtaibles access is available as a VIP ticket upgrade. Seating is limited and curated. Check with the conference organizer for availability and pricing.

Varies
Seating is limited. Submit application now.

Your questions answered

Who is this dinner for?
This dinner is for senior technology leaders and decision-makers responsible for shaping AI strategy, adoption, and governance within their organizations.
Do I need to be an AI expert to attend?
Not at all. The dinner is designed to help people at all experience levels understand and apply AI in practical, real-world ways.
What is included with my ticket?
A curated dinner experience, expert guidance, and rich conversation with peers who are navigating similar challenges and opportunities.
Is this a sales or promotional event?
No. This is a candid, off-the-record discussion designed for learning and connection.
How does the Conference Edition work?
The Conference Edition is a co-located Roundtaibles dinner produced alongside a major tech conference or internal conference event. The format stays the same: senior leaders, your conference venue, facilitated conversation, and no sales pitches. The topic aligns to the host conference theme, and attendees are drawn from the conference audience. Keysoft handles all production.
Are seats limited?
Yes. To keep the experience intimate, attendance is intentionally capped.
How is each dinner structured?
Each dinner follows a thoughtfully paced agenda that balances guided conversation, open discussion, and time to connect with peers. The structure is designed to encourage meaningful dialogue while allowing conversations to evolve naturally throughout the evening.
How can my company sponsor a Roundtaibles dinner?
Roundtaibles offers a limited number of sponsorship opportunities for organizations that align with the goals of thoughtful, real-world AI leadership. Sponsorships are available on a per-city basis and are designed to support the experience rather than promote products. If you’re interested in sponsoring a dinner, read the sponsorship guide and please reach out through the contact form and our team will follow up with details.
What does sponsorship look like during the dinner?
Sponsors participate as contributors to the conversation, not as presenters or sales representatives. Each dinner is supported by a single sponsor, and there are no demos or sales pitches. Sponsorship includes thoughtful brand visibility and an opportunity to share perspective aligned with the evening’s topic in a way that respects the peer-level nature of the discussion.
Can our conference book a Roundtaibles dinner?
Yes. We offer three partnership models: the conference commissions the discussion directly as a premium add-on, a vendor sponsor underwrites it, or Roundtaibles access becomes a paid ticket upgrade. Reach out through the contact form to start the conversation.

Apply to Attend

Apply to join a small, curated, invitation-only dinner for AI leaders. This form helps us understand your role and whether the dinner is a good fit. Submitting this form does not guarantee a seat; selected applicants will be contacted by email.

reach out to event organizer directly
Attendance is limited and application-based. Each submission is reviewed to ensure a high-quality, peer-level discussion.