AGENDA

The first day of this virtual event will explore AI opportunities across various industries, focusing on compelling case studies, best practices and actionable insights you can apply right now. The second day will dive deeper into running a business, exploring opportunities to enhance its critical functions, whether an international company or an SME.

Wednesday, September 27, 2023
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM (EDT)

Welcoming remarks & Opening Keynote | Towards AGI: The past, present, and future of AI.
Melissa Turner Zack Kass
Melissa Turner, SmartBrief
Zack Kass
1:15 PM - 2:00 PM (EDT)

How industries will be enhanced and tested in the age of AI
Jon Steinberg Patrick Murphy Bagirathi Narayanan Tim Hertzig
Jon Steinberg, Future Plc
Patrick Murphy, Togal.AI
Bagirathi Narayanan, Teladoc Health
Tim Hertzig, Deloitte Consulting LLP
2:00 PM - 2:30 PM (EDT)

AI and digital trust
Angela Giroux Chris Dimitriadis
Angela Giroux, SmartBrief
Chris Dimitriadis, ISACA

Moving people and goods: Is smarter also safer?
Jon Hartley Jatish Patel Genevieve Oudar Gonzalo Alcaraz
Jon Hartley, SmartBrief
Jatish Patel, Flow Labs
Genevieve Oudar, Deloitte Consulting LLP
Gonzalo Alcaraz, International Road Federation

Smarter solutions to the health care workforce crisis
Doug Harris Hari Prasad Tiffany Chan
Doug Harris, SmartBrief
Hari Prasad, Yosi Health
Tiffany Chan, Atalan Tech

How AI is helping detect and prevent misdeeds in financial markets
Sean McMahon Tony Sio
Sean McMahon, SmartBrief
Tony Sio, Nasdaq

Innovations in optimizing the omnichannel shopping experience
Victoria Martinez Gaurav Pant R.J. Hottovy, CFA
Victoria Martinez, SmartBrief
Gaurav Pant, Incisiv
R.J. Hottovy, CFA, Placer.ai

Strengthening supply chains: Developing insight and efficiencies with AI
Matt Reitz Benj Cohen Ajay Kamble Dan Schuberth
Matt Reitz, SmartBrief
Benj Cohen, Proton
Ajay Kamble, Revalgo Inc
Dan Schuberth, National Association of Wholesaler-Distributors

The new CTE: How AI is changing workforce training
Michael Horn Kanoe Namahoe
Michael Horn, From Reopen to Reinvent
Kanoe Namahoe, SmartBrief
2:45 PM - 3:00 PM (EDT)
 
Break
 
 
3:00 PM - 3:20 PM (EDT)

How financial institutions are leveraging generative AI
Sean McMahon Sarah Hoffman
Sean McMahon, SmartBrief
Sarah Hoffman, Fidelity Investments
3:00 PM - 3:30 PM (EDT)

GitHub Copilot: Lessons learned from building a generative AI product
Michael Domingo Ryan J. Salva
Michael Domingo, SmartBrief
Ryan J. Salva, GitHub

How ChatGPT can help design and construct buildings
Evan Milberg Patrick Murphy John Lynch
Evan Milberg, SmartBrief
Patrick Murphy, Togal.AI
John Lynch, Hickok Cole

The robot will see you now: AI, medicine and health
Melissa Turner Deepesh Chandra Shaye Mandle Parry Bhatia
Melissa Turner, SmartBrief
Deepesh Chandra, Bon Secours Mercy Health
Shaye Mandle, AdvaMed
Parry Bhatia, GE HealthCare

Let’s talk about voice AI: Opportunities and challenges for restaurants and retailers
Tricia Contreras Ben Bellettini Dan Mosher Mark McCleary
Tricia Contreras, SmartBrief
Ben Bellettini, SoundHound
Dan Mosher, Presto
Mark McCleary, Lucas Systems

Manufacturing's leading edge: Using AI to foster resiliency, maintain competitiveness
Matt Reitz David Brousell
Matt Reitz, SmartBrief
David Brousell, Manufacturing Leadership Council/NAM

The 3 Ts of the AI classroom: Teaching, Training and Tools
Richard Culatta Kanoe Namahoe
Richard Culatta, ISTE + ASCD
Kanoe Namahoe, SmartBrief
Thursday, September 28, 2023
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM (EDT)

Welcoming remarks & The ethical impact: A fireside chat with Mutale Nkonde
Rory Bathgate Mutale Nkonde
Rory Bathgate, Future (ITPro)
Mutale Nkonde, AI for the People
1:15 PM - 2:00 PM (EDT)

Is AI your new brand manager?
Amanda Darman-Allen Katrina Klier
Amanda Darman-Allen, Future US
Katrina Klier, Sage Strategy Group

Marketing

Keeping Cx and Ex human in the age of AI
Melissa Turner Ingrid Lindberg
Melissa Turner, SmartBrief
Ingrid Lindberg, CEO

Manage Cybersecurity in Your Supply Chain…or Suffer the Consequences
Candace Chellew Jeffrey Wheatman
Candace Chellew, SmartBrief, Inc. -
Jeffrey Wheatman, Black Kite

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How AI and ML help evolve cybersecurity
Susan Rush Kurtis Shelton
Susan Rush, SmartBrief
Kurtis Shelton, NetSPI

Building as caregiver: Making meaning of technology advances in long-term care and assisted living centers
Liz Jensen Justin Smith Ellen Beck
Liz Jensen, Direct Supply Innovation & Technology Center @MSOE
Justin Smith, Direct Supply Innovation & Technology Center @ MSOE
Ellen Beck, Future/SB
2:00 PM - 2:15 PM (EDT)
 
Break
 
 
2:15 PM - 3:00 PM (EDT)

The potential and pitfalls of adding AI to market research
Tom Smith George Nikolaropoulos Mike Driehorst
Tom Smith, GWI
George Nikolaropoulos, GWI
Mike Driehorst, SmartBrief

AI in the workplace: What every employer needs to know
Janet Connor Kahler Michael Schmidt
Janet Connor Kahler, SmartBrief
Michael Schmidt, Cozen O'Connor

Streamlining operations with AI: Smarter inventory management and supply chain optimization
Janet Jones-Kendall Brad Bogolea Nadder Sahar
Janet Jones-Kendall, SmartBrief
Brad Bogolea, Simbe
Nadder Sahar, Direct Supply

Critical use cases for building your generative AI strategy
Gaurav Iyer Michael Domingo
Gaurav Iyer, EXL Service
Michael Domingo, SmartBrief

Responsible Innovation: Ethical AI for business outcomes
Melissa Turner Kristi Boyd
Melissa Turner, SmartBrief
Kristi Boyd, SAS
3:05 PM - 3:45 PM (EDT)

Closing Keynote | What AI can and can't do: Chess problems and laundry problems
Janelle Shane
Janelle Shane

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