The AI Summit Returns to Black Hat USA 2025 on August 5
One Day Event Hosted at Mandalay Bay in Las Vegas Features Keynotes and Workshops Focused on Future of Digital Defense
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LAS VEGAS — The second annual The AI Summit at Black Hat USA 2025 is a live, in-person event taking place for one day only on August 5 at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center in Las Vegas. Featuring a packed agenda of featured speakers on topics showcasing cutting-edge AI solutions to better equip Black Hat attendees with innovative strategies to implement these AI products and tools, secure their enterprises, and prepare for future cyber attacks.
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This groundbreaking event discusses the importance of AI as not only a tool but as the cornerstone of both advanced cyber defense and as the latest weapon in the hands of today's threat actors. It kicks off with keynote presentations and panel discussions on the headliner stage, before breaking into Strategic and Technical workshop tracks. These sessions empower attendees to collaboratively tackle two pivotal forces shaping today's technology landscape – artificial intelligence and cybersecurity.
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'We are proud of the diverse and powerful lineup of speakers and presentations at The AI Summit at Black Hat USA 2025,' said Caroline Hicks, Senior Director, The AI Summit Series, Informa Connect. 'Covering everything from GenAI-driven offense and defense to enterprise-grade AI systems, our program showcases the full breadth of today's cybersecurity landscape. Delegates will gain practical strategies and insights from leading global experts to equip them with the knowledge and tools to enhance detection and prevention using the latest AI innovations.'
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The AI Summit at Black Hat USA will bring together a range of attendees from senior enterprise executives to AI specialists, IT leaders to cybersecurity professionals, for a day of learning, networking, and inspirational moments. Topics will include the use of AI in cybersecurity products and solutions, securing AI applications and models within the enterprise, and the use of AI in cyber attacks. A preview of the stage presentations include:
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The New Frontier: AI Agents & Security Risks opens the conference with Protect AI's Ian Swanson and Dan McInerney.
Addressing Real-World AI Security Challenges features panelists Jyotirmay Gadewadikar (Mitre), Rosalia Hajek (Topgolf Callaway Brands), Chuck Herrin (F5), and Niv Braun (Noma Security), among others, discussing how AI can be trusted and scaled in critical infrastructure and focusing on innovation in automation and threat detection.
Debunking AI Myths & Misconceptions: What Security Leaders Need to Know includes Nathan Hamiel (Kudelski Security), Jess Burn (Forrester) and Apostol Vassilev (National Institute of Standards and Technology) separating hype from reality to help security professionals address real risks and practical defenses.
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The AI Summit at Black Hat USA 2025 is presented by Protect AI as well as sponsors Crogl, Trend Micro, World Wide Technology (WWT), Elastic, GTB Technologies, Microsoft Security, Lockheed Martin, F5, Intezer, Noma Security, and Cranium AI, among others.
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To learn more about The AI Summit at Black Hat USA 2025, visit https://www.blackhat.com/us-25/ai-summit.html for passes, speaker announcements, show agenda, and sponsorship opportunities.
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The AI Summit at Black Hat USA 2025 takes place on August 5 at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center in Las Vegas.
The AI Summit Series smartly integrates into the Black Hat USA 2025 programming to celebrate its 28th anniversary with a live, in-person six-day program from August 2 to August 7. As 2023 saw artificial intelligence explode into the mainstream and land firmly on the boardroom agenda, today it's clear that no AI implementation can truly be successful without understanding, and preparing for, the myriad cybersecurity implications.
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ABOUT THE AI SUMMIT SERIES
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In 2016, at a time when AI conferences were geared towards research & academia, Informa launched The AI Summit Series – the first-ever conference and exhibition to explore what AI practically means for enterprises. Every year since then, we've gathered top executives and investors with technology specialists and data scientists from across the globe to network, learn and showcase ground-breaking technology solutions for business.
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Three months Six months REVENUE $ 699 $ 652 $ 1,369 $ 1,309 OPERATING EXPENSES Salaries and benefits 463 426 907 842 Goods and services purchased 136 117 265 233 Share-based compensation 6 10 13 11 Acquisition, integration and other 50 9 56 16 Depreciation 39 35 74 69 Amortization of intangible assets and impairment of goodwill 271 44 317 89 965 641 1,632 1,260 OPERATING (LOSS) INCOME (266 ) 11 (263 ) 49 OTHER EXPENSES (INCOME) Changes in business combination-related provisions — (31 ) — (60 ) Interest expense 34 36 64 71 Foreign exchange loss 7 5 5 — (LOSS) INCOME BEFORE INCOME TAXES (307 ) 1 (332 ) 38 Income tax (recovery) expense (35 ) 4 (35 ) 13 NET (LOSS) INCOME $ (272 ) $ (3 ) $ (297 ) $ 25 EARNINGS (LOSS) PER SHARE Basic $ (0.98 ) $ (0.01 ) $ (1.07 ) $ 0.09 Diluted $ (0.98 ) $ (0.08 ) $ (1.07 ) $ (0.05 ) TOTAL WEIGHTED AVERAGE SHARES OUTSTANDING (millions) Basic 278 275 277 274 Diluted 278 294 277 291 TELUS International (Cda) Inc. Condensed Interim Consolidated Statements of Financial Position (unaudited) As at (millions) June 30, 2025 December 31, 2024 ASSETS Current assets Cash and cash equivalents $ 151 $ 174 Accounts receivable 491 454 Due from affiliated companies 28 16 Income and other taxes receivable 18 8 Prepaid and other assets 65 42 Current portion of derivative assets 8 13 761 707 Non-current assets Property, plant and equipment, net 507 456 Intangible assets, net 1,344 1,379 Goodwill 1,789 1,926 Derivative assets — 15 Deferred income taxes 12 12 Other long-term assets 26 26 3,678 3,814 Total assets $ 4,439 $ 4,521 LIABILITIES AND OWNERS' EQUITY Current liabilities Accounts payable and accrued liabilities $ 356 $ 321 Due to affiliated companies 314 231 Income and other taxes payable 61 68 Current portion of provisions 49 7 Current maturities of long-term debt 126 116 Current portion of derivative liabilities 1 2 907 745 Non-current liabilities Provisions 114 139 Long-term debt 1,434 1,409 Derivative liabilities 38 — Deferred income taxes 220 256 Other long-term liabilities 32 27 1,838 1,831 Total liabilities 2,745 2,576 Owners' equity 1,694 1,945 Total liabilities and owners' equity $ 4,439 $ 4,521 TELUS International (Cda) Inc. Condensed Interim Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (unaudited) Three months Six months Periods ended June 30 (millions) 2025 2024 2025 2024 OPERATING ACTIVITIES Net (loss) income $ (272 ) $ (3 ) $ (297 ) $ 25 Adjustments: Depreciation, amortization and impairment of goodwill 310 79 391 158 Interest expense 34 36 64 71 Income tax (recovery) expense (35 ) 4 (35 ) 13 Share-based compensation 6 10 13 11 Changes in business combination-related provisions — (31 ) — (60 ) Change in market value of derivatives and other (44 ) 2 (54 ) (4 ) Net change in non-cash operating working capital 81 43 74 54 Income taxes paid, net (17 ) (16 ) (24 ) (18 ) Cash provided by operating activities 63 124 132 250 INVESTING ACTIVITIES Cash payments for capital assets (30 ) (29 ) (57 ) (51 ) Cash receipts from other assets — 1 — 1 Cash payments for acquisitions (1 ) — (1 ) (3 ) Cash used in investing activities (31 ) (28 ) (58 ) (53 ) FINANCING ACTIVITIES Shares issued 1 1 2 2 Withholding taxes paid related to net share settlement of equity awards (1 ) (1 ) (3 ) (3 ) Long-term debt issued 237 45 387 90 Repayment of long-term debt (241 ) (118 ) (452 ) (212 ) Interest paid on credit facilities (22 ) (24 ) (41 ) (48 ) Cash used in financing activities (26 ) (97 ) (107 ) (171 ) Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents 8 (1 ) 10 (1 ) CASH POSITION Increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents 14 (2 ) (23 ) 25 Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period 137 154 174 127 Non-GAAP reconciliations (unaudited) Three Months Ended J une 30 Six Months Ended J une 30 (millions, except percentages) 2025 2024 2025 2024 Revenue, as reported $ 699 $ 652 $ 1,369 $ 1,309 Foreign exchange impact on current period revenue using prior comparative period's rates (7 ) 3 — — Revenue on a constant currency basis $ 692 $ 655 $ 1,369 $ 1,309 Revenue growth 7 % (2 )% 5 % (3 )% Revenue growth on a constant currency basis 6 % (2 )% 5 % (3 )% Three Months Ended June 30 Six Months Ended June 30 (millions, except per share amounts) 2025 2024 2025 2024 Net (loss) income $ (272 ) $ (3 ) $ (297 ) $ 25 Add back (deduct): Acquisition, integration and other 50 9 56 16 Real estate rationalization-related impairments 3 — 3 — Amortization of purchased intangible assets and impairment of goodwill 267 43 310 85 Interest accretion on written put options 3 3 5 6 Foreign exchange loss 7 5 5 — Tax effect of the adjustments above (42 ) (11 ) (49 ) (21 ) Adjusted Net Income $ 16 $ 46 $ 33 $ 111 Adjusted Basic Earnings Per Share $ 0.06 $ 0.17 $ 0.12 $ 0.41 Adjusted Diluted Earnings Per Share $ 0.06 $ 0.16 $ 0.12 $ 0.38 Three Months Ended June 30 Six Months Ended June 30 (millions, except percentages) 2025 2024 2025 2024 Net (loss) income $ (272 ) $ (3 ) $ (297 ) $ 25 Add back (deduct): Acquisition, integration and other 50 9 56 16 Depreciation and amortization and impairment of goodwill 310 79 391 158 Interest expense 34 36 64 71 Foreign exchange loss 7 5 5 — Income tax (recovery) expense (35 ) 4 (35 ) 13 Adjusted EBITDA $ 94 $ 130 $ 184 $ 283 Net (loss) income margin (38.9 )% (0.5 )% (21.7 )% 1.9 % Adjusted EBITDA Margin 13.4 % 19.9 % 13.4 % 21.6 % Three Months Ended June 30 Six Months Ended June 30 (millions) 2025 2024 2025 2024 Cash provided by operating activities $ 63 $ 124 $ 132 $ 250 Less: capital expenditures (30 ) (29 ) (57 ) (51 ) Free Cash Flow $ 33 $ 95 $ 75 $ 199 As at (millions, except for ratio) June 30, 2025 December 31, 2024 Outstanding credit facility $ 1,280 $ 1,284 Contingent facility utilization 7 7 Contingent liability related to M&A (cash component) 5 — Net derivative liabilities 29 2 Cash balance 1 (150 ) (150 ) Net Debt as per credit agreement $ 1,171 $ 1,143 Adjusted EBITDA (trailing 12 months) $ 382 $ 481 Adjustments required as per credit agreement $ (70 ) $ (124 ) Net Debt to Adjusted EBITDA Leverage Ratio as per credit agreement 3.75 3.20 1 Maximum cash balance permitted as a reduction to net debt, as per the credit agreement, is $150 million. 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If You'd Invested $1,000 in AbbVie (ABBV) Stock 10 Years Ago, Here's How Much You'd Have Today
Key Points If you'd invested in AbbVie 10 years ago, you would likely be pleased. The drugmaker has paid and grown its dividend quite well over this period. Its two immunosuppressants, Skyrizi and Rinvoq, have seen expanding sales. 10 stocks we like better than AbbVie › Think back to 10 years ago. The New England Patriots and their quarterback Tom Brady were accused of underinflating footballs. The Supreme Court affirmed same-sex marriage nationwide. And Apple introduced its Apple Watch. Also, as happens in every year, many investors bought stocks. What if you'd spent $1,000 on shares of AbbVie (NYSE: ABBV) stock a decade ago? What would that stake be worth now? It would be worth $3,350 -- or, if you'd reinvested your dividends in additional shares of AbbVie stock, it would be worth $4,105. That's because AbbVie is a solid dividend payer, with a recent dividend yield of 3.4%. It's a dividend grower, too. Its total annual payout was recently $6.47 per share, up from $5.64 in 2022 and $3.59 in 2018. Before you kick yourself about missing out on this investment, know that it was actually close to average, with dividends not reinvested. AbbVie's average annual gain was 12.84%, compared to 12.62% for the S&P 500 index. When you reinvest dividends for both, AbbVie is more clearly ahead, 15.17% vs. 13.59%. AbbVie was spun off from Abbott Laboratories in 2013, and it's a major global pharmaceutical company with a recent market value topping $330 billion. The company is known for treatments in the fields of immunology, oncology, aesthetics, neuroscience, and eye care. A downside for investors is that it lost patent protection for its blockbuster drug Humira -- but it has a promising pipeline of drugs in development, and two immunosuppressants, Skyrizi and Rinvoq, have been selling well. It's not too late to invest in AbbVie if you like what you see with the company. At recent levels, the stock seems neither wildly overvalued nor undervalued. Its recent price-to-sales ratio of 5.9 is a bit above its five-year average of 4.7, but that's not necessarily a deal-breaker for long-term investors. Perhaps in 2035, you'll be looking back and smiling. Should you invest $1,000 in AbbVie right now? Before you buy stock in AbbVie, consider this: The Motley Fool Stock Advisor analyst team just identified what they believe are the 10 best stocks for investors to buy now… and AbbVie wasn't one of them. The 10 stocks that made the cut could produce monster returns in the coming years. Consider when Netflix made this list on December 17, 2004... if you invested $1,000 at the time of our recommendation, you'd have $624,823!* Or when Nvidia made this list on April 15, 2005... if you invested $1,000 at the time of our recommendation, you'd have $1,064,820!* Now, it's worth noting Stock Advisor's total average return is 1,019% — a market-crushing outperformance compared to 178% for the S&P 500. Don't miss out on the latest top 10 list, available when you join Stock Advisor. See the 10 stocks » *Stock Advisor returns as of July 29, 2025
