Leaders In AI Summit NYC 2024

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Leaders In AI Summit New York City

9 AM - 6 PM

September 17th - 18th

Downtown Manhattan

Content Committee

Chris Moloney

Chief Marketing Officer

Ed Soo Hoo

Chief Technology Officer

Ari Kaplan

Head of Evangelism

Lambert Hogenhout

Chief Data & AI

Austin Walsh

Managing Director of US Healthcare, Data/AI

Dawn Fitzgerald

Chief Technology Officer

Jurgen Weichenberger

Head of AI Strategy & Innovation

Rameshwar Balanagu

Chief Enterprise Architect

NYC 2024 Agenda

8:30 AM - 9:15 AM

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ARRIVALS TO THE BOAT & REGISTRATION

Begin your day by stepping aboard our luxurious yacht at Chelsea Piers. As you register, enjoy a delightful spread of freshly brewed coffee and gourmet croissants while taking in the stunning views of the Manhattan skyline. The Leaders In AI Summit Cruise Ship sets sail at 10:30 AM sharp, embarking on an strategic journey of innovation and networking.

The Yacht will be docked back at Chelsea Piers at 3:00 PM.

9:15 AM - 9:30 AM

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Opening Remarks

Kick off the summit with inspiring opening remarks from one of our esteemed Board Members, setting the stage for a day of innovation and collaboration. This short session will introduce the opening panel, laying the foundation for the transformative discussions and insights to follow.

9:30 AM - 10:15 AM

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 Opening Panel

The Great Balancing Act: AI Safety vs AI Innovation

This session dives deep into the organizational challenges of balancing AI safety with the rapid pace of AI innovation. Our expert panel will explore the critical role of executive leadership in navigating this balance, discussing the frameworks and practices necessary to ensure AI technologies are both safe and transformative within your organization.

What You Will Learn

  • Balancing Act:

Learn how organizations can strike a balance between fostering rapid AI innovation and maintaining rigorous safety standards.

  • Leadership and Ethics:

Understand the paramount ethical considerations in AI development and deployment, and how executive leaders can address these.

  • Risk Management in High-Stakes Industries:

Discover strategies effective in high-stakes industries like healthcare and finance to ensure AI safety is not compromised by innovation.

  • Regulatory Influence:

Examine how regulatory bodies, often less knowledgeable about AI than industry experts, can shape policies and how companies can collaborate to ensure balanced regulations.

Ari Kaplan

Head of Evangelism

Louis Landry

Head of Technology & Innovation

Yann Lecun

Chief AI Scientist

10:15 AM - 10:45 AM

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Opening Keynote

DAMNED IF YOU DON’T: STRATEGIES FOR RESPONSIBLE AI GOVERNANCE

We are honored to welcome Lambert Hogenhout from the United Nations to deliver this keynote on the ethical and responsible use of emerging technologies. With over 20 years of experience, Lambert will share his profound insights into AI, data privacy, and digital ethics, emphasizing the human impact and societal benefits of responsible tech.

TOPICS COVERED

  • AI Governance:

Frameworks and policies for ethical AI implementation and data governance.

  • Data Privacy:

Strategies for safeguarding personal data in a digital age.

  • Responsible Tech:

Best practices for ensuring the ethical use of technology in organizations.

Lambert Hogenhout

Chief Data & AI

10:45 AM - 11:45 AM

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Opening Networking Break

11:45 AM - 12:20 PM

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Featured Panel Session

AI Innovators: Leading the New Industrial Revolution

Join us for a deep dive into the transformative power of AI as it revolutionizes various industries, driving unprecedented innovation and creating new opportunities. This high-level panel will explore groundbreaking AI initiatives, strategic integrations, and the profound impact of AI across different sectors. Discover how AI is reshaping industries such as healthcare, finance, manufacturing, and more, providing insights into the future landscape of technological advancement.

Discussion Points

  • Innovative AI Breakthroughs:

Explore significant AI initiatives that have altered industry norms and understand how these innovations pave the way for new possibilities.

  • Strategic AI Integration:

Learn about the most effective strategies for integrating AI into business models and discover how AI drives both innovation and competitive advantage.

  • AI and Workforce Transformation:

Examine how AI is transforming the workforce within various industries and discuss strategies for upskilling and reskilling employees to work alongside AI technologies.

  • Leadership in AI Adoption:

Discuss the role of executive leadership in fostering a culture of AI innovation and ensuring that AI initiatives align with long-term strategic visions.

Jurgen Weichenberger

Head of AI Strategy & Innovation

Priya Gore

General Manager, Data & AI

Priya Gore

General Manager, Data & AI

Jennie Baird

Chief Product Officer

12:20 PM - 1:00 PM

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Lunch Hosted By the institute for ai transformation

1:00 PM - 1:30 PM

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 Afternoon Keynote

Human and AI Communication - Are we Ready?

Are people really ready to interact with AI? People are more suspicious than ever about privacy, accuracy and have always been reluctant to trust other people, let alone a system. Tactical Communications between humans has been hard enough; how can we think about AI systems so that people will embrace them with their most valuable asset? As a scientist and professional magician, David Reich, IBM’s Chief Magic Officer, knows just how to overcome skeptics and how you can view users of your systems and technologies.

Speaker

David Reich

Chief Magic Office

1:30 PM - 2:00 PM

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Closing Session

Crafting An Enterprise Wide AI Strategy: From Pilot To Production

Explore the strategic dimensions of integrating AI throughout your enterprise, from initial pilot programs to robust full-scale production. This panel, led by industry experts, will dissect the essential components of developing a comprehensive AI strategy that aligns with business imperatives. Participants will gain insights into how successful organizations navigate the complexities of AI adoption, optimizing processes and enhancing competitiveness across all operational facets."

Discussion Points

  • Scaling AI Initiatives:

Discuss the challenges of scaling AI projects from pilot to production, offering insights into how these initiatives can be aligned with overarching business objectives to drive significant value and transformation.

  • Ensuring Data Integrity:

Explore strategies for maintaining high-quality data in AI applications, crucial for ensuring the accuracy and reliability of AI deployments and their successful integration into business processes.

  • Forecasting AI Impact:

Examine effective techniques for forecasting AI’s business impacts and communicating these potentials to C-suite executives, demonstrating how AI initiatives can result in substantial business outcomes.

  • Collaboration Synergy:

Delve into best practices for fostering robust collaboration between data science and engineering teams, ensuring that multidisciplinary groups work cohesively towards unified AI goals.

Matthew Klos

Senior Storage Architect

Andrew Patricio

 Chief Digital and AI Officer

2:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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Featured Panel

Breaking Barriers: AI-Driven Change Management in Healthcare

This panel will explore the transformative role of AI in driving effective change management and cultural transformation within healthcare organizations. Focused on overcoming the disconnect between IT departments and healthcare practitioners, the discussion will explore how AI can facilitate smoother transitions, enhance collaboration, and improve operational efficiency. Attendees will gain insights into strategies and real-world applications of AI that support successful change management and integration across various healthcare functions.

Discussion Points

  • Human Element of AI in Healthcare:

Explore the integration of human oversight in AI deployments to uphold ethical standards and sustain trust in AI systems, while balancing automation with the human touch to improve patient outcomes and care quality.

  • Facilitating Change Management with AI:

Discuss strategies for leveraging AI to manage transitions in healthcare settings, from training programs and workflow adjustments to stakeholder engagement, emphasizing new AI technologies and capabilities.

  • Bridging IT and Healthcare Practitioners:

Examine the persistent disconnect between IT departments and healthcare practitioners and how AI can bridge this gap. Share best practices for fostering collaboration between IT and clinical teams to ensure seamless integration of AI technologies.

  • Enhancing Communication and Collaboration:

Highlight how AI tools can improve communication and collaboration among healthcare staff, leading to enhanced teamwork and better patient care. Provide real-world examples of AI applications that have improved coordination and information sharing within healthcare organizations.

John Squeo

 SVP & Market Head, Healthcare Providers

Holly Mintz

Chief Medical Officer

Austin Walsh

Managing Director of US Healthcare, Data/AI

2:30 PM - 3:30 PM

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Afternoon Networking Break

3:30 PM - 4:20 PM

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Leadership Roundtables

Leadership Roundtables Option 1

Unlocking Value: Measuring AI ROI in Enterprises

Preparing your business for the future involves adopting and integrating AI technologies that can scale and evolve with emerging trends. This roundtable will focus on strategies for building scalable AI infrastructure, optimizing AI performance, and navigating multi-cloud environments. Participants will learn best practices for integrating AI across various enterprise functions to ensure long-term success.

Discussion Points

  • Tables: 1, 4, 6
  • Measuring Tangible Benefits:

Techniques for quantifying direct financial gains from AI initiatives, such as cost reductions, increased revenue, and efficiency improvements.

  • Evaluating Intangible Benefits:

Methods for assessing intangible benefits like improved customer satisfaction, enhanced decision-making capabilities, and innovation acceleration.

  • ROI Frameworks:

Overview of various frameworks and models used to calculate AI ROI, including Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) and Value-at-Risk (VaR) assessments.

  • Aligning AI with Business Goals:

Strategies for ensuring that AI projects are closely aligned with organizational objectives and key performance indicators (KPIs).

Leadership Roundtables Option 2

Responsible AI: Governance, Ethics, and Safety Best Practices

As AI technologies continue to evolve, robust data governance and ethical AI practices are more important than ever. This roundtable will delve into the development and implementation of data governance frameworks, privacy and compliance issues, and ethical considerations in AI deployment. Participants will discuss how to ensure AI safety and build public trust through responsible AI usage.

Discussion Points

  • Framework Development

Learn how to develop and implement robust data governance frameworks that ensure data quality, integrity, and accessibility

  • Privacy and Compliance

Address the complexities of data privacy and compliance, and explore strategies for maintaining regulatory standards in AI initiatives

  • Ethical AI Deployment

Engage in discussions on mitigating biases in AI models, ensuring transparency, and promoting ethical AI practices

  • AI Safety

Discuss best practices for ensuring AI safety, including risk management strategies and the development of safety protocols

Leadership Roundtables Option 3

Future-Proofing Your Business with AI

Preparing your business for the future involves adopting and integrating AI technologies that can scale and evolve with emerging trends. This roundtable will focus on strategies for building scalable AI infrastructure, optimizing AI performance, and navigating multi-cloud environments. Participants will learn best practices for integrating AI across various enterprise functions to ensure long-term success.

Discussion Points

  • Infrastructure Optimization

Explore strategies for building and scaling AI infrastructure that can handle growing data and processing demands efficiently.

  • Performance Enhancements

Discuss methods for optimizing the performance and efficiency of AI workloads, including leveraging edge computing and hybrid cloud solutions.

  • Enterprise Integration

Examine best practices for integrating AI seamlessly across various enterprise functions, from R&D to supply chain management.

  • Navigating Multi-Cloud Environments

Learn how to effectively manage AI operations across multiple cloud platforms, ensuring flexibility, security, and cost-effectiveness

  • Long-Term Scalability

Develop strategies for future-proofing AI infrastructure to adapt to technological advancements and evolving business needs

1:00 PM - 1:30 PM

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Healthcare Specific

Pragmatic Approach to Gen AI for Healthcare

Join healthcare leaders in a dynamic roundtable that will explore how healthcare leaders can practically leverage GenAI for bringing transformative impact. Take a deep dive into healthcare-specific strategies, automated quality monitoring, and learn from real-world success stories on scaling GenAI initiatives, establishing Centers of Excellence (COE), and integrating cutting-edge technologies.

Speaker

John Squeo

SVP & Market Head, Healthcare Providers

4:20 PM - 4:50 PM

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Present Your executive roundTables Findings

4:50 PM - 5:00 PM

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Closing Remarks

5:00 PM - 6:00 PM

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Cocktail Hour on the boat

Menu

Premium Spirits:

Tito’s Vodka

Balcones Whiskey

Tequila 512

Gosling's Rum

Hendrick’s Gin

Craft Beers:

Karbach Ranch Water

Karbach Love Street

Elegant Wines and Champagne:

Sauvignon Blanc: Kim Crawford

Prosecco: Lunetta

Chardonnay: La Crema

Pinot Noir: Mark West

Cabernet: Columbia Crest - Grand Estates

6:30 PM - 9:30 PM

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Intimate Think Tank Dinner - Invite Only

Conclude the evening with our executive invite only Think Tank Dinner session at the renowned Capital Grille for an evening of high-level discourse at one of our two concurrent Think Tank Dinners. Each dinner focuses on a pivotal theme in AI today, set against the backdrop of Capital Grilles elegant dining experience. Select the session that aligns with your interests and contributes to shaping the dialogue on the future of AI by clicking the topic.

Menu

Dinner 1:
The Great Balancing Act: AI Innovation vs AI Safety

Dive into a critical exploration of AI innovation, AI safety, governance, and the ethical deployment of AI technologies. This dinner provides a platform for leaders and innovators to dissect and discuss the imperative of aligning AI's transformative potential with the need to ensure robust safety protocols. Engage with peers to champion a future where technology progresses with caution and conscientiousness.

Dinner 2:
The Great Balancing Act: AI Innovation vs AI SafetyTrusted AI: Driving Value With AI Innovation

In a separate private room, join industry visionaries to discuss the integration of AI in healthcare, with a focus on enhancing patient outcomes through technological advancements. This session zeroes in on the operational efficiencies, challenges, and breakthroughs of AI applications in patient care. Together, we'll navigate the complexities of AI in healthcare and envision innovative paths to optimize care delivery.Select your preferred dinner and be part of a memorable evening, where the finest cuts of steak and Capital Grille's acclaimed cuisine are paired with thought-provoking conversations. Every discussion is an opportunity to influence the trajectory of AI with sophistication and insight.

Chris Moloney

Chief Marketing Officer

Ed Soo Hoo

Chief Technology Officer

Lambert Hogenhout

Chief Data & AI

Michael Nirschl

Chief Data Officer

Satish Katakam

Managing Director of CyberSecurity Head of AI/ML

Austin Walsh

Managing Director of US Healthcare, Data/AI

Dawn Fitzgerald

Chief Technology Officer

Jurgen Weichenberger

Head of AI Strategy & Innovation

Nancy Hauge

Chief Human Resources Officer

Saydulu Kolasani

SVP of Enterprise IT, Digital, Data & Analytics Transformation & Operations

Hema Retty

Senior Executive, AI For Enterprise Technology

Andrew Patricio

Chief Digital and AI Officer

John Squeo

SVP & Market Head, Healthcare Providers

Anthony Candeias

Chief Information Security Officer

Holly Mintz

Chief Medical Officer

Victor Tewari

SVP Wealth Management & Private Banking

David Reich

Chief Magic Officer

Jennie Baird

Chief Product Officer

Rameshwar Balanagu

Chief Enterprise Architect

Barbara Widholm

Vice President Global Technology

Yann Lecun

Chief AI Scientist

Priya Gore

General Manager, Data & AI

Louis Landry

Head of Technology & Innovation

Matthew Klos

Senior Storage Architect

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