Richard Campbell wrote his first line of code in 1977. His career has spanned the computing industry, both on the hardware and software sides, as well as development and operations. He helped scale websites during the DotComBoom and taught software development all over the world.

Along the way, he has been involved in several different technology companies: He was one of the founders of Strangeloop Networks, which was acquired by Radware in 2013, and a board member of Telerik, which Progress Software acquired in 2014. He also hosts the podcasts .NET Rocks, RunAs Radio, and Windows Weekly. He is one of the producers of the DevIntersection series of conferences.Today, Richard serves as the chairperson of Cloud Army, and as an advisor to a variety of businesses.

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Beyond the AI Hype: What’s Real, What’s Next
Artificial Intelligence dominates the headlines–and it’s clear we’re in the middle of a major hype cycle. But beneath the buzz, genuine innovations are delivering tangible value. So what’s real, what’s exaggerated, and what’s next?

Join Richard Campbell for an insightful look at the current AI surge, why it matters, and where the real success stories are happening today. Explore the opportunities, the challenges, and the eventual end of the hype cycle—so you can separate the promise from the noise and prepare for the future of AI in business and development.