2Gather: Sunnyvale brought together C2C partners, startups building boutique AI and ML solutions, and Googlers including Developer Advocate Priyanka Vergadia ( @Priyanka Vergadia ) for a robust program exploring the future of security and AI. David Smith ( @MLtwist-david ), CEO of MLtwist, a growing startup offering data preparation solutions for companies seeking to take the next step with AI and ML, had already spoken at previous C2C events before arriving onsite in Sunnyvale. This time, he was excited to attend as a customer, and even more excited to make connections in the room with guests from Adobe, Walmart, and Levi's. The event's focus on emerging AI solutions provided the perfect opportunity for David to talk automation from a seasoned perspective with customers actively exploring and testing new ideas in the space.