Finding Durable Signal in AI Noise

In our Fall 2026 Virginia Tech ECE & CS Colloquium Series, we welcomed back Andrew Hall (BS ’05, MS ’08 CS), Vice President of Product Management for Automation at Salesforce. Drawing on his extensive product leadership experience in enterprise software, Andrew shares a practical perspective on cutting through the market noise to deliver genuine business value with artificial intelligence. In his talk, "Hype to Value: Finding Durable Signal in AI Noise," Andrew explores how organizations can look past initial industry hype to identify sustainable AI strategies. Hall offers actionable insights for emerging engineers and product leaders on driving real-world impact, aligning AI capabilities with core user needs, and building durable technologies for the future. ECE alum? Join our LinkedIn Virginia Tech ECE Alumni & Community page! / 1862583 As the country's fourth-largest ECE department, The Bradley Department offers strong education and research opportunities in diverse areas, including computers, control systems, communications, electronics, electromagnetics, and power. To learn more, visit our website! https://ece.vt.edu/ Instagram: / vt_ece LinkedIn: / vtece Facebook: / virginiatechece #education #virginiatech #virginiatechhokies #research #engineering #AI #computerengineering #salesforce