Generative AI Week 2024 Day Two: Tuesday, 8 October


8:00 am - 8:45 am Registration & Breakfast


img

Samantha McConnell

Director of AI + Digital Strategy
Cox Communications

9:00 am - 9:30 am Morning Keynote Presentation: Our AI-Accelerated Future

Cassie Kozyrkov - CEO, Data Scientific & Google's first Chief Decision Scientist, Data Scientific

What lurks just beyond the buzz and hype of generative AI? A new landscape of threats and opportunities that will transform our experiences, our businesses, and society as a whole. While most perspectives on AI are mired in a long history of science fiction, in this keynote we’ll cut through the noise to take a brutally honest look at what generative AI means not only for your bottom line but also for our collective future.

img

Cassie Kozyrkov

CEO, Data Scientific & Google's first Chief Decision Scientist
Data Scientific

9:30 am - 10:00 am Morning Keynote Presentation: Beyond the Hype: Elevating Your Generative AI Strategy for Real Business Impact

Kevin Chung - Chief Strategy Officer, Writer

With the initial hype around Generative AI fading, many businesses are struggling to realize its full potential. In this session, Kevin, Writer's Chief Strategy Officer will uncover the strategies successful organizations have used to generate significant ROI and explore what's coming next. Learn how to move beyond experimentation and position your company for future AI advancements, including AGI.

  • Discover why Generative AI is failing in many businesses and how to avoid common pitfalls.
  • Learn the dominant design strategies that deliver ROI in AI-powered enterprises.
  • Prepare for AGI by aligning your current Generative AI efforts with future developments.


img

Kevin Chung

Chief Strategy Officer
Writer

As generative AI matures, insights from enterprise pioneers are crucial for progress. This session provides a status update on how industry leaders are successfully implementing generative AI into production environments.

• Establishing cross-functional teams to ensure a seamless integration of generative AI.

• Prioritizing ongoing training programs to keep teams abreast of evolving generative AI.

• Encouraging collaboration to align innovation, safety & data management

img

Maria Latushkin

Group Vice President, Technology & Engineering
Albertsons Companies

img

Kevin Chung

Chief Strategy Officer
Writer

img

Samantha McConnell

Director of AI + Digital Strategy
Cox Communications

img

Sami Huovilainen

Managing Director - Head of Next Gen Analytics
Citi

10:30 am - 11:00 am Morning Coffee Break

Track A – Responsible AI (Salon 4,5,6)

11:00 am - 11:00 am Track Chairperson
Shawn Crossley - Digital Innovation Engineering Manager, Kimberly-Clark
img

Shawn Crossley

Digital Innovation Engineering Manager
Kimberly-Clark

Track A – Responsible AI (Salon 4,5,6)

11:00 am - 11:30 am Presentation: Technical Excellence: Ensuring Responsible AI for High-Value Use Cases
Arjun Ravi Kannan - Director, Data Science Research Decisions and Analytics, Discover Financial Services

Delve into crucial techniques for maintaining ethical standards in high-value Generative AI applications. This panel explores the importance of responsible AI deployment and offers actionable strategies for mitigating bias and ensuring transparency.

• Prioritizing explainability and transparency to understand and communicate AI decisions effectively.

• Implementing measures to measure and mitigate bias, ensuring fairness and compliance with regulatory standards.

• Fostering a culture of responsibility and accountability throughout the AI development and deployment process.

img

Arjun Ravi Kannan

Director, Data Science Research Decisions and Analytics
Discover Financial Services

Track A – Responsible AI (Salon 4,5,6)

11:35 am - 12:05 pm Presentation: Systems v.s Scope: Articulating Use Cases for Responsible Development and Maintenance
Sabrina Shih - AI Policy Integration Lead, Responsible AI Institute

In this session we will explore a responsible AI approach to rigorously defining and operationalizing generative AI use cases. Join us to delve into the tradeoffs between organizational efficiency and system suitability and emerge with practical insights on:

• Identifying major dimensions of scope change for GenAI use cases.

• Developing a standardized strategy for expanding your GenAI use case portfolio in alignment with Responsible AI principles.

• Understanding and adapting this strategy for emerging reporting requirements.

img

Sabrina Shih

AI Policy Integration Lead
Responsible AI Institute

Generative AI presents unparalleled opportunities to transform healthcare delivery and outcomes. From personalized treatment plans to drug discovery, the potential impact is immense. Join this panel discussion to

delve into how pioneers in Generative AI for healthcare are approaching, predicting & overcoming challenges in this space.

• Prioritizing data privacy and security measures for patient information.

• Fostering collaboration between healthcare providers and AI experts for innovation.

• Investing in training and recruiting AI talent to drive generative AI initiatives.

img

Nadia Wood

Senior Machine Learning Engineer
Mayo Clinic

img

Petrina Kamya

VP, and Global Head of AI Platforms and President (Canada)
Insilico Medicine

img

Joe Siryani

Professor of Data Science & AI
George Washington University

In an era of powerful generative AI, ensuring responsible practices is paramount. Join our expert panel to delve into the significance of ethical AI, offering actionable insights for businesses, exploring:

• Ensuring transparent AI decision-making processes, mitigating biases, and promoting fairness and accountability.

• Implementing robust data governance practices to safeguard user privacy and maintain ethical AI operations.

• Fostering interdisciplinary collaboration to incorporate diverse perspectives, aligning AI development with societal values and norms.

img

Dian Trabulsy

Founder & CEO
Grace May LLC

img

Arjun Ravi Kannan

Director, Data Science Research Decisions and Analytics
Discover Financial Services

img

Alessya Visnjic

CEO & Co-founder
WhyLabs

Track B – Data Management & Efficiency (Sponsored by Airia) (Salon 1)

11:00 am - 11:00 am Track Chairperson
Stavros Zervoudakis - Head of AI, Data Science, Machine Learning and Advanced Analytics, Mutual of America Financial Group
img

Stavros Zervoudakis

Head of AI, Data Science, Machine Learning and Advanced Analytics
Mutual of America Financial Group

Track B – Data Management & Efficiency (Sponsored by Airia) (Salon 1)

11:00 am - 11:30 am Your AI Efforts Are Moving Too Slow - Accelerate Now!
Kevin Kiley - President, Airia

Your early AI projects were a success, but now you've got to find ways to scale your program and accelerate AI across the business. This session will help you identify the coming challenges and the opportunities to move faster and far more efficiently. You will leave armed with new tools and ideas for your program. 

img

Kevin Kiley

President
Airia

Track B – Data Management & Efficiency (Sponsored by Airia) (Salon 1)

11:35 am - 12:05 pm Presentation: Efficient and Cost-Effective Compute Strategies for Generative AI: Strategies for Business Leaders
Avin Regmi - Engineering Manager, ML, Spotify

Optimizing compute in generative AI is paramount. As businesses increasingly rely on AI technologies for innovation and growth, optimizing compute resources becomes crucial not only for financial

sustainability but also for environmental responsibility.

• Distributing computing efforts strategically to maximize resource utilization and minimize wastage.

• Investing in Spotify’s Hendrix ML Platform, which streamlines AI training and serving processes for models with over 70 billion parameters.

• Collaborating with cloud service providers to access specialized hardware for efficient model training.

img

Avin Regmi

Engineering Manager, ML
Spotify

Track B – Data Management & Efficiency (Sponsored by Airia) (Salon 1)

12:10 pm - 12:40 pm Presentation: AI Agents: The Next Evolution in Enterprise AI
Sachin Solkhan - Vice President AI Search Platform, Fidelity Investments

The evolution from AI Assistants to Intelligent Agents marks a significant shift in computing, moving from task-specific functions to the orchestration of complex workflows. This presentation will explore what AI Agents are, their architecture, and their current state, focusing on how advancements in large language models (LLMs) have enabled these agents to integrate and manage tasks across diverse applications. Attendees will learn about the core components that distinguish AI Agents. Through real-world use cases, we will showcase their transformative potential in enterprise settings, highlighting their ability to revolutionize business processes and decision making.

img

Sachin Solkhan

Vice President AI Search Platform
Fidelity Investments

Track B – Data Management & Efficiency (Sponsored by Airia) (Salon 1)

12:45 pm - 1:15 pm Presentation: Driving Generative AI Efficacy
Zachary Hanif - Head of AI, Machine Learning and Software Development Platforms, Capital One

Generative AI is a revolution in an already fastpaced field. As organizations large and small race to develop out internal strengths, they are finding that effective strategy is crucial for unleashing the potential of Generative AI and realizing impactful value. Particular attention will be paid to the new challenges that GenAI is making tractable such as developments in AI for Code.

This session will explore:

• Investing in metrics and observability to structure GenAI experiments and production capabilities and ensure ongoing success

• Identifying, exploring, and measuring internal use cases and moving into real, cost-effective, large scale use

• Operationalizing infrastructure,internal strength, and knowledge with rigor to drive optimal model capabilities

• Dealing with new challenges that come from new capabilities and opportunity spaces, and building a larger ecosystem around the model

img

Zachary Hanif

Head of AI, Machine Learning and Software Development Platforms
Capital One

Track C – Innovation (Sponsored by ContractPodAi) (Salon 2,3)

11:00 am - 11:00 am Track Chairperson
Andreas Welsch - Founder and Chief AI Strategist, Intelligence Briefing
img

Andreas Welsch

Founder and Chief AI Strategist
Intelligence Briefing

Track C – Innovation (Sponsored by ContractPodAi) (Salon 2,3)

11:00 am - 11:30 am Presentation: GenAI in Action: Driving Efficiency and Intelligence in the Enterprise
Atena Reyhani - Chief Product Officer, ContractPodAi

Generative AI is entering a new phase of innovation due to the emergence of more specialized, domain-specific, and integrated solutions. Gartner believes that by 2027, over half of the Generative AI models used by enterprises will be domain-specific (industry or business function), up from 1% at the beginning of 2024. As AI models become more industry-specific, businesses will benefit from greater efficiency, improved compliance, and reduced risks. Join us to see how: 

  • Enterprise Generative AI is advancing toward industry-specific, specialized applications that drive efficiency and innovation. 
  • AI solutions like Leah exemplify how domain-specific applications can offer intelligence and automate complex workflows, allowing professionals to focus on strategic decision-making. 

Join this session to discover how specialized generative AI solutions can transform your industry's workflows and create new opportunities for growth and innovation. 

img

Atena Reyhani

Chief Product Officer
ContractPodAi

These panelists have been getting stuck into & driving into production many different use cases within the world of real estate. Explore the transformative impact of Generative AI with real world case studies & their findings through:

• Enhancing customer experience with immersive content, robots & generative AI-driven shopping malls.

• Improving operational efficiency, customer insights & documentation.

• Uncovering exciting new uses within the sector & driving them into large-scale, valuable production.

img

Jesse Michael

Senior Vice President, Digital Solutions
JLL

img

Mindy Rohr

Senior Regional Director, National Marketing
Centennial

img

Adam Schwegman

Executive Vice President
North American Properties

img

Karen Walker

Vice President – Technology Solutions
CBL Properties

Track C – Innovation (Sponsored by ContractPodAi) (Salon 2,3)

12:10 pm - 12:40 pm Panel Discussion: Crafting a Winning Generative AI Strategy for Business Transformation
Sky Kelley - Former Global Co-GM, Digital Product Innovation, Nike
Arjun Srinivasan - Head of Data Science (AI/ML/GenAI), Wesco

Dive into the crucial process of curating a robust generative AI strategy for transformative business outcomes.

• Aligning generative AI strategy with overarching business goals for seamless integration and impactful outcomes.

• Collaborating across departments to gather diverse perspectives, ensuring a holistic and comprehensive generative AI strategy.

• Regularly reassessing and iterate the generative AI strategy to adapt to evolving business landscapes and technologies.

img

Sky Kelley

Former Global Co-GM, Digital Product Innovation
Nike

img

Arjun Srinivasan

Head of Data Science (AI/ML/GenAI)
Wesco

Track C – Innovation (Sponsored by ContractPodAi) (Salon 2,3)

12:45 pm - 1:15 pm Panel Discussion: Mastering Use Case Selection for Optimal Generative AI Impact
Sudipto Ghose - Vice President, Equifax
Sadananda Narayanappa - LM Fellow/Chief data scientist LM Space, IT&DE, Lockheed Martin Space

Explore the critical role of strategic use case selection in maximizing generative AI’s organizational impact.

• Defining clear business objectives to guide use case selection, aligning AI applications with organizational goals.

• Leveraging data-driven insights to prioritize use cases with high impact potential for generative AI.

• Establishing cross-functional teams to evaluate and validate selected use cases, ensuring broad organizational alignment.

img

Sudipto Ghose

Vice President
Equifax

img

Sadananda Narayanappa

LM Fellow/Chief data scientist LM Space, IT&DE
Lockheed Martin Space

1:15 pm - 2:10 pm Lunch

Track A – Risk Management & Transformation (Salon 4,5,6)

2:10 pm - 2:10 pm Track Chairperson
Shawn Crossley - Digital Innovation Engineering Manager, Kimberly-Clark
img

Shawn Crossley

Digital Innovation Engineering Manager
Kimberly-Clark

Track A – Risk Management & Transformation (Salon 4,5,6)

2:10 pm - 2:40 pm Presentation: Empowering Tomorrow: A Framework for Harnessing the Power of Generative AI
Sajit Joseph - Chief Digital and Transformation Officer, Tides

Delve into the imperative of adopting a holistic approach to generative AI across enterprises, fostering innovation and operational excellence. This panel illuminates strategies for integrating generative AI into

organizational policies, processes, and skillsets, ensuring comprehensive adoption and maximizing its transformative potential.

  • Developing policies and risk frameworks to guide generative AI adoption and mitigate potential concerns.
  • Providing comprehensive training to equip employees with the necessary skills and knowledge to leverage generative AI effectively.
  • Fostering a culture of innovation by encouraging exploration of new use cases and custom models across departments.
img

Sajit Joseph

Chief Digital and Transformation Officer
Tides

Track A – Risk Management & Transformation (Salon 4,5,6)

2:45 pm - 3:15 pm Presentation: Maximizing Returns: Unlocking Value and ROI with Generative AI
Arjun Srinivasan - Head of Data Science (AI/ML/GenAI), Wesco

Join us as we explore actionable strategies for optimizing value and return on investment from Generative AI. In this talk, Arjun will delve into how businesses seeking to leverage generative AI on a budget can

effectively drive innovation and achieve tangible results.

• Developing a business-focused technology strategy and roadmap aligned with organizational objectives.

• Democratizing AI by fostering collaboration and knowledge-sharing within the community.

• Use case prioritization - Prioritizing use cases based on effort, impact, accuracy, cost effectiveness, scalability and risk profile

img

Arjun Srinivasan

Head of Data Science (AI/ML/GenAI)
Wesco

Track A – Risk Management & Transformation (Salon 4,5,6)

3:20 pm - 3:50 pm Fireside Chat: Mastering Risk and Cybersecurity in AI Landscapes
Muhammad Anwar Ul Haq - Director, Avion Data, RBC

Delve into the paramount role of robust risk management and cybersecurity in securing generative AI ecosystems, exploring:

• Fortifying data protection protocols, ensuring end-to-end encryption and secure handling of generative AI outputs.

• Conducting regular penetration testing to identify vulnerabilities and proactively address potential cyber threats.

• Establishing comprehensive risk assessment frameworks, integrating AI-specific considerations for a resilient generative AI environment.

img

Muhammad Anwar Ul Haq

Director, Avion Data
RBC

Track B – Data Quality (Sponsored by DataIku) (Salon 1)

2:10 pm - 2:10 pm Track Chairperson
Stavros Zervoudakis - Head of AI, Data Science, Machine Learning and Advanced Analytics, Mutual of America Financial Group
img

Stavros Zervoudakis

Head of AI, Data Science, Machine Learning and Advanced Analytics
Mutual of America Financial Group

Track B – Data Quality (Sponsored by DataIku) (Salon 1)

2:10 pm - 2:40 pm Presentation: Data Quality: The Achilles' Heel of Gen AI?
Austin Cook - RVP of Solution Engineering, Dataiku

Generative AI (Gen AI) is transforming industries, but its success hinges on the quality of the data fueling it. While the impact of data quality on traditional analytics and machine learning is well-understood, the stakes are even higher for Gen AI. Forrester's assertion that "Data Quality is Now the Primary Factor Limiting Gen AI Adoption" underscores the critical role of data in realizing the full potential of this transformative technology.Join Austin as he explores the specific challenges and opportunities posed by data quality in the context of Gen AI. From bias and fairness to accuracy and reliability, we'll delve into the key factors that can make or break a Gen AI project. Discover practical strategies and tools to help your organization navigate these complexities and move from proof of concept to enterprise-wide deployment.By the end of this session, you will have a deeper understanding of:

·       The unique data quality challenges specific to Gen AI

·       The critical role of data quality in ensuring reliable and ethical Gen AI models

·       Practical strategies for improving data quality and mitigating risks

·       Tools and techniques for effective data management in Gen AI environments

img

Austin Cook

RVP of Solution Engineering
Dataiku

Track B – Data Quality (Sponsored by DataIku) (Salon 1)

2:45 pm - 3:15 pm Presentation: Disrupting the Fundamentals: Unleashing Generative AI’s Power in System Transformation
Jyotirmay Gadewadikar - Chief Scientist for AI Integration and Systems Engineering, MITRE

In this session, Jyotirmay will explore Mitres journey, delving into the transformative potential of Generative AI in reshaping fundamental systems for real return on investment & value.

• Focusing on requirement and use case generation to align generative AI efforts with business objectives.

• Embracing robustness and reliability through rigorous testing and model validation processes.

• Addressing resistance and pushback with effective communication, education, and AI assurance measures.

img

Jyotirmay Gadewadikar

Chief Scientist for AI Integration and Systems Engineering
MITRE

Track B – Data Quality (Sponsored by DataIku) (Salon 1)

3:20 pm - 3:50 pm Panel Discussion: Nailing Data Democratization, Quality, Prominence, Access & Storage for Transformative Generative AI Applications
Perry Philipp - Chief Data Officer, Entain Group
Nadia Wood - Senior Machine Learning Engineer, Mayo Clinic

Explore the pivotal role of data access in generative AI, addressing:

• Enhancing accessibility to diverse datasets, a critical foundation for robust generative AI models.

• Simplifying data access and democratizing insights for business users through innovative generative AI applications.

• Establishing secure partnerships and leveraging cloud solutions for seamless and efficient data accessibility.

• Developing internal capabilities and protocols to streamline data access, ensuring sustained generative AI success.

img

Perry Philipp

Chief Data Officer
Entain Group

img

Nadia Wood

Senior Machine Learning Engineer
Mayo Clinic

Track C - Conversational AI (Sponsored by Pypestream) (Salon 2,3)

2:10 pm - 2:10 pm Track Chairperson
Matt Lewis - Chief AI Officer, Inizio Medical
img

Matt Lewis

Chief AI Officer
Inizio Medical

Track C - Conversational AI (Sponsored by Pypestream) (Salon 2,3)

2:10 pm - 2:40 pm Presentation: From Frustration to Innovation: Leveraging Data and Generative AI to Transform Customer Service
Paul Johns - CGO, Pypestream

Richard Smullen will share his journey from a frustrating customer service experience to recognizing a common challenge for businesses and consumers. He will highlight the importance of data readiness and responsible use of generative AI to transform customer engagement with personalized, efficient solutions. By offering insights on assessing data quality, setting clear objectives, starting with pilot projects, and prioritizing ethics, Richard aims to equip the audience with actionable strategies. He'll address challenges like data privacy and integration, inspiring businesses to leverage AI for innovation and success.


img

Paul Johns

CGO
Pypestream

Track C - Conversational AI (Sponsored by Pypestream) (Salon 2,3)

2:45 pm - 3:15 pm Presentation: Revolutionizing Conversational AI: Insights from Intuit’s Journey
Tina O'Shea - Director, Content Design & Design Tech, Intuit

Join us to uncover Intuit’s transformative journey in shifting from scripted to generated conversational flows. This evolution highlights the critical role of adapting skills and fostering collaboration between content

and data science teams. Learn actionable steps for enhancing generative AI efforts:

• Fostering collaboration between content designers and data scientists to leverage the power of AI.

• Training content designers to transition from front-end roles to back-end roles for AI-driven conversations.

• Embracing the synergy between content creation and data science to unlock new conversational possibilities

img

Tina O'Shea

Director, Content Design & Design Tech
Intuit

Track C - Conversational AI (Sponsored by Pypestream) (Salon 2,3)

3:20 pm - 3:50 pm Presentation: Use of Gen-AI beyond Chatbot & Query Engines
Nalin Aggarwal - Corporate Vice President, Data Science, New York Life Insurance Company

img

Nalin Aggarwal

Corporate Vice President, Data Science
New York Life Insurance Company

3:50 pm - 4:20 pm Afternoon Coffee Break

4:20 pm - 4:50 pm Afternoon Keynote Presentation: The Future of Enterprise AI Transformation: From Prototype to Production

Bryan Wood - Solution Engineer, Snorkel
Haley Massa - Solution Engineer, Snorkel

Enterprises are at a critical juncture in adopting Generative AI. Leveraging complex data and transitioning AI prototypes to scalable, long-term solutions are paramount challenges. Business leaders must demonstrate that they are leveraging AI to deliver better results faster, and that requires a basic understanding of how your enterprise data can be used to train and tune LLMs for unique advantage.

  • Attend this keynote, led by Henry Ehrenberg, co-founder of Snorkel AI, to understand the current and future state of enterprise AI adoption, and ensure you are on the right side of this transformation. In this session we will delve into:
  • The future of programmatic, vs manual AI data development
  • The future of LLMs as enterprises move away from hyper large models, to purpose built micro models for higher efficiency & precision in addressing business needs.
  • What enterprises need to do to equip their LOB and data science teams for success
img

Bryan Wood

Solution Engineer
Snorkel

img

Haley Massa

Solution Engineer
Snorkel

4:50 pm - 5:20 pm Afternoon Keynote Presentation: Real-World Strategies for Harnessing Generative AI: Lessons from the Field

Monica Kedzierski - Vice President of Global Data, Analytics & AI, Herbalife

In today's data-driven landscape, Generative AI is not just a buzzword—it's a powerful tool that can reshape how organizations operate and innovate. Join Monica Kedzierski, VP of Data, Analytics, and AI at Herbalife, as she shares hands-on insights from her journey of successfully implementing Generative AI within a leading global brand.

This session will provide actionable lessons grounded in real-world experience, focusing on essential strategies for effectively integrating AI into an organization’s core functions. Equip yourself with tactics that turn theoretical concepts into impactful results. 

img

Monica Kedzierski

Vice President of Global Data, Analytics & AI
Herbalife

5:20 pm - 5:50 pm Afternoon Plenary Panel Discussion: Navigating & Predicting Industry Disruption: Generative AI-Induced Business Model Transformations Across the Enterprise

Rasheed El-Moslimany - Chief Data Officer, Parkview Health
Tammye Garrett-Feeley - Chief Data Officer, UT Southwestern Medical Center
Lisa Cohen - Director of Data Science – Gemini, Assistant, Search Platforms, Google

Delve into the controversial debate on how generative AI is disrupting global industries and strategize to stay competitive amidst transformation. Explore the evolving intersection on how Generative AI is disrupting your industry existentially and how should we respond to it.

• Analyzing generative AI’s influence on various sector’s competitive dynamics, identifying key shifts and opportunities.

• Developing proactive strategies to leverage generative AI for unique value propositions and market differentiation.

• Establishing cross-sector dialogues to understand and adapt to the broader implications of generative AI transformations.

img

Rasheed El-Moslimany

Chief Data Officer
Parkview Health

img

Tammye Garrett-Feeley

Chief Data Officer
UT Southwestern Medical Center

img

Lisa Cohen

Director of Data Science – Gemini, Assistant, Search Platforms
Google

5:50 pm - 6:00 pm Chairs Closing Remarks & End of Conference Day 2

6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Networking Drinks Hosted by Snorkel AI