Mentor Session: Ji-Sook Yim (Alight Solutions)

Event ID: PP1149405

Wed, Mar 18, 2026 | 4:30 PM - 5:45 PM

Venue: Room 400-402 (Hilton Austin Downtown)

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Meeting with this mentor is highly recommended if you're interested in Product Management/Development, Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning.

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