Main Conference Day One - Tuesday 21st May

Tuesday, 21st May, 2024

This agenda is subject to change.

Morning Plenary Session

7:30 am - 8:15 am Registration & Breakfast

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Stefanie Khan

Director of Business Intelligence & Advanced Analytics
UPS

8:30 am - 9:00 am Opening 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.

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Cassie Kozyrkov

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

9:00 am - 9:30 am Morning Keynote Presentation: Unleashing Generative AI into Production: Driving Enterprise Growth

May Habib - Co-founder and CEO, Writer

Unleashing Generative AI into Production: Driving Enterprise Growth

While the hype surrounding Generative AI has been significant thus far, 2024 marks the year of tangible results and return on investment. In this session, May will delve into common roadblocks that enterprise leaders are facing and explore strategies enterprises can take to transition from proof of concept to robust production, unlocking the best of Generative AI for tangible business growth. Join to delve into:

  • Transitioning proof of concept projects into robust production for tangible results.
  • Ensuring data readiness and thoughtful integration of Generative AI into business processes.
  • Identifying industry-specific use cases and optimizing implementation for cross-industry enterprise success.


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May Habib

Co-founder and CEO
Writer

With all businesses under pressure to implement Generative AI, we will be hearing from some of the enterprises C-level executives, delving into how the recent Generative AI revolution is set to alter businesses in terms of strategy, innovation, profit, customer experience, operational functionality. Join to ask your burning questions to those overseeing these large-scale changes.

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Sanjeevan Bala

Global Chief Data & AI Officer
ITV

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JoAnn Stonier

Mastercard Fellow of Data & AI
Mastercard

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May Habib

Co-founder and CEO
Writer

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Victor Azria

Global Data Director
JCDecaux

10:10 am - 10:40 am Morning Coffee Break

Morning Streamed Sessions

Stream A – Responsible AI in The Residency

10:40 am - 10:40 am Stream Chair
Myrna Macgregor - Principal Data Strategist and Lead for Responsible AI & Robotics, Ocado Technology
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Myrna Macgregor

Principal Data Strategist and Lead for Responsible AI & Robotics
Ocado Technology

Stream A – Responsible AI in The Residency

10:40 am - 11:10 am Responsible AI for All
James Fletcher - Responsible AI Lead, BBC

Generative AI has made AI tools far more accessible – it’s no longer just data scientists and engineers who can access AI. AI can provide value across your organisation for a huge range of people and tasks. As well as democratising the benefits, this also means everyone needs to be aware of and managing the risks. But a lot of established approaches to responsible AI are set in the context of data scientists building models. So how do we make sure everyone is doing the right thing? This talk highlights the importance of democratizing responsible AI practices, ensure all use of AI is responsible, inclusive and fair. 

Fostering a culture of responsibility and inclusivity throughout the organization to scale AI initiatives effectively and responsibly.

Providing training and tools to empower all members of the organization to contribute to responsible AI efforts.

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James Fletcher

Responsible AI Lead
BBC

Stream A – Responsible AI in The Residency

11:15 am - 11:45 am Implementing AI Guardrails, Change and Adoption
Will Sach - Director of Data Strategy, News UK

As businesses delve into the transformative realm of generative AI, establishing robust guardrails becomes paramount. This session delves into the critical elements of developing and implementing AI guardrails, emphasizing the importance of ethical principles, governance, and data security.

• Establishing Ethical AI Principles: Develop and disseminate clear ethical guidelines for AI development and deployment.(Development of an AI Principles Framework)

• Instituting Robust Governance: Implement governance frameworks to ensure responsible AI use across operations.(Development of an AI Governance Framework including Dos & Don’ts)

• Distinguishing Public vs. Private Instances: Define and communicate policies differentiating AI usage in public versus private domains. (An AI Use-case checklist to screen innovation opportunities)

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Will Sach

Director of Data Strategy
News UK

Stream A – Responsible AI in The Residency

11:50 am - 12:20 pm Panel Discussion: Navigating Responsible AI in Generative AI Development
Nataliya Tkachenko - Generative AI Ethics & Assurance Lead, Lloyds Banking Group
James Fletcher - Responsible AI Lead, BBC

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.

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Nataliya Tkachenko

Generative AI Ethics & Assurance Lead
Lloyds Banking Group

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James Fletcher

Responsible AI Lead
BBC

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Maria Santacaterina

Global Strategic Leader, Board Executive Advisor, renowned Author of “Adaptive R
Santacaterina Consulting

Stream B – Marketing in the NFL Press Auditorium

10:40 am - 11:10 am Generative Marvels: Consumer Facing Marketing – Journey & Use Cases
Jean-Paul Paoli - Generative AI Business Transformation Director, L'Oréal

Delve into the crucial realm of consumer-facing marketing, exploring:

-       Augmenting marketing with new use cases, enhancing services while adhering to legal practices.

-       Elevating content utilizing generative AI for visual storytelling, & ideation.

-       Navigating the uncharted territories of consumer marketing, experimenting, and scaling innovations for impactful result

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Jean-Paul Paoli

Generative AI Business Transformation Director
L'Oréal

Stream B – Marketing in the NFL Press Auditorium

11:15 am - 11:45 am Generative Triumphs: Unlocking ROI Insights for Content Marketing Excellence
Matthew Blakemore - AI Strategist, Creative Industries, AI Caramba!


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Matthew Blakemore

AI Strategist, Creative Industries
AI Caramba!

Stream B – Marketing in the NFL Press Auditorium

11:50 am - 12:20 pm Panel Discussion: Navigating Generative AI: Copyright, Stakeholder Rights & Plagiarism in Creation
Alice Poorta - Former Strategy Manager - YouTube, Google
Evie Kyriakides-Stenhouse - Group Head of Data Privacy and Chief Privacy Officer, Natura & Co.
Matt Hervey - Head of Artificial Intelligence, Gowling WLG

In the dynamic landscape of generative AI, understanding copyright, stakeholder rights, and plagiarism is imperative. This session explores the significance of safeguarding intellectual property and promoting ethical AI practices.


- Implementing Robust Copyright Policies: Develop and enforce policies to protect intellectual property in AI-generated content.

- Clarifying Stakeholder Rights: Clearly define and communicate rights of stakeholders in AI-generated creations.

- Preventing Plagiarism: Employ AI tools for plagiarism detection to maintain originality and compliance.

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Alice Poorta

Former Strategy Manager - YouTube
Google

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Evie Kyriakides-Stenhouse

Group Head of Data Privacy and Chief Privacy Officer
Natura & Co.

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Matt Hervey

Head of Artificial Intelligence
Gowling WLG

Stream C – Use Cases in the NFL Locker Room

10:40 am - 10:40 am Stream Chair
Zac Hinton - Director, Data Product Strategy, Lloyds Banking Group
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Zac Hinton

Director, Data Product Strategy
Lloyds Banking Group

Stream C – Use Cases in the NFL Locker Room

10:40 am - 11:10 am How Generative AI will Transform Publishing by Increasing Efficiency and Effectiveness
Terry Hornsby - Group Digital and Innovation Director at Reach plc & Executive Vice President at, Mantis

Reach plc is one of the UK's biggest newspaper groups with over 120 regional publications and brands like the Daily Mirror and OK! Magazine. 

Terry and his team have developed Mantis which leverage Generative AI across the publishing business. In his session he will cover:

  • Creation and delivery of personalised content
  • Brand safety and contextual advertising
  • The importance of a human touch on every piece of content

In conclusion, Terry's insights into leveraging Generative AI across Reach plc's publishing business, including digital processes, shed light on how advancements in technology enhance efficiency, personalize content delivery, ensure brand safety, and emphasize the enduring value of human touch. Attend session to learn more.

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Terry Hornsby

Group Digital and Innovation Director at Reach plc & Executive Vice President at
Mantis

Stream C – Use Cases in the NFL Locker Room

11:15 am - 11:45 am HR Case Study: Enhancing Employee Experience through a GPT powered Employee Assistant
Wojciech Iwanczak - Digital HR Director, Schneider Electric

Wojtek is leading the efforts to leverage Generative AI to enhance the effectiveness and efficiency of employee support. 

In this session he will outline the initial results of the roll as well as vision for the GPT agent to assist with:

  • Answer – provide information to employees to assist them with queries
  • Act – interfacing with software to perform the actions from those queries
  • Advise – providing guidance on actions to ensure optimal outcomes for the employee and the business

In conclusion, Wojtek's presentation offers a glimpse into the transformative potential of Generative AI in enhancing employee support, outlining initial results and envisioning a future where GPT agents provide answers, act on queries, and advise employees for optimal outcomes, thus driving efficiency and effectiveness across the organization. Attend session to learn more.

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Wojciech Iwanczak

Digital HR Director
Schneider Electric

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.

In conclusion, by defining clear business objectives, leveraging data-driven insights, and establishing cross-functional teams, organizations can strategically select and maximize the impact of generative AI use cases, aligning AI applications with their overarching goals and ensuring broad organizational alignment for transformative outcomes. Attend session to learn more.

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Premal Desai

Head of Data & AI
The Gym Group

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Jonathan Artus

Client Director
Softwire

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Zsolt Szekeres

Head of Data Science, HR, Executive Director
Morgan Stanley

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Zac Hinton

Director, Data Product Strategy
Lloyds Banking Group

Stream D - People in the Stadium Briefing Room

10:40 am - 10:40 am Stream Chair
Stefanie Khan - Director of Business Intelligence & Advanced Analytics, UPS
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Stefanie Khan

Director of Business Intelligence & Advanced Analytics
UPS

Stream D - People in the Stadium Briefing Room

10:40 am - 11:10 am Bringing People Along the Generative AI Journey to Maximise its Impact
Paul Cardno - Global Digital Automation & Innovation Senior Manager, 3M

Generative AI has been a galvanising force at 3M, where Paul and his team have increased engagement and delivered multiple, high-impact GenAI-powered process changes by focusing on bringing the rest of the business along for the journey.

-       From executives to everyone: ensuring that you have the necessary stakeholder engagement from the start for disruptive change

-       Leaving each domain to the experts e.g., legal to the lawyers and the systems to IT

-       Building small teams to work on each project, focused on self-selection, empowerment and wellbeing

-       Focusing on communication across the business to deliver high-impact Generative AI solutions that deliver value from day one

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Paul Cardno

Global Digital Automation & Innovation Senior Manager
3M

Stream D - People in the Stadium Briefing Room

11:15 am - 11:45 am Cultivating AI Connections: Building Bridges in Data Culture
Luke Vilain - AI Governance Lead, UBS

Luke will explore the critical role of fostering interconnected data cultures in businesses for successful generative AI transformation.

-       Nurturing & influencing AI culture in enterprise.

-       Enhancing data literacy: Investing in training programs to elevate the organization's understanding of generative AI concepts.

-       Facilitate knowledge sharing: Create platforms for sharing insights and best practices to promote collective learning.

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Luke Vilain

AI Governance Lead
UBS

Stream D - People in the Stadium Briefing Room

11:50 am - 12:20 pm Panel Discussion: Strategies for Enhancing Uptake and Adoption Across the Enterprise
Robert Smith - Head of Emerging Technologies, Flutter
Hitesh Patel - Global Digital Director, IHG

As with all the technology - the key to unlocking it's value lies with people. Join this panel discussion to discuss:

-       Prioritizing comprehensive training programs to enhance AI literacy across all departments

-       Fostering stakeholder engagement through transparent communication and collaborative decision-making processes

-       Implementing proactive change management strategies to align AI integration with business goals

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Robert Smith

Head of Emerging Technologies
Flutter

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Hitesh Patel

Global Digital Director
IHG

Stream E - Data in the East Quarter Level 3

10:40 am - 10:40 am Stream Chair
Rachel Harrison-Smith - Group Chief Enterprise Data Architect, Bupa
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Rachel Harrison-Smith

Group Chief Enterprise Data Architect
Bupa

Explore the significance of extracting valuable insights from large documents using generative AI, addressing:

-       Enhancing document analysis for various industries like finance and insurance with internal generative AI models.

-       Improving user experiences in processing large documents through innovative open-source models and high-performance research.

-       Leveraging generative AI's novel information extraction capabilities to transform traditional document analysis approaches.

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Aymen Shabou

CTO of DataLab Group and AI Factory Group
Crédit Agricole

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Mohamed Dhouib

Researcher, École Polytechnique’s Informatics Lab, in close collaboration with t
Crédit Agricole’s DataLab Group

Stream E - Data in the East Quarter Level 3

11:15 am - 11:45 am Bupa's Journey with Synthetic Data in Claims
Rachel Harrison-Smith - Group Chief Enterprise Data Architect, Bupa

Bupa operating in the highly regulated healthcare and finance sectors. In this session, Rachel will share lessons learned from their experimentation with synthetic data in the claims domain. Explore how they are navigating stringent regulations, preserving privacy, and maintaining data fidelity.

-       Regulatory Challenges: Discover how Bupa addresses complex compliance requirements while implementing synthetic data solutions

-       Privacy-Preserving Techniques: Learn about Bupa's strategies to safeguard sensitive information while reaping the benefits of synthetic data

-       Fidelity and Realism: Explore how Bupa ensures synthetic data accurately mirrors real-world claims scenarios

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Rachel Harrison-Smith

Group Chief Enterprise Data Architect
Bupa

Stream E - Data in the East Quarter Level 3

11:50 am - 12:20 pm Panel Discussion: Ensuring Effective Data Foundations for your Generative AI Initiatives
Vasudevan Surendran - Chief Data Scientist, Innomotics GmbH, A Siemens Company
Natalia Konstantinova - Architecture Lead in AI, bp
Mohamed Karous - Director of Product Marketing, Celonis

Dive into the data-driven future as our expert panel unravels how optimising your datasets can transform your Generative AI efforts through:

-       Leveraging generative models to enhance data cleaning, ensuring high-quality datasets for robust AI applications.

-       Implementing AI-driven data integration for streamlined processes, breaking down silos and fostering a cohesive ecosystem.

-       Fostering a data-centric culture, encouraging collaboration between data scientists and business units for impactful insights.

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Vasudevan Surendran

Chief Data Scientist
Innomotics GmbH, A Siemens Company

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Natalia Konstantinova

Architecture Lead in AI
bp

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Mohamed Karous

Director of Product Marketing
Celonis

Lunch

12:20 pm - 1:20 pm Lunch

Afternoon Streamed Sessions

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Maria Santacaterina

Global Strategic Leader, Board Executive Advisor, renowned Author of “Adaptive R
Santacaterina Consulting

Stream A – Innovation in The Residency

1:20 pm - 1:50 pm Pioneering the Future of People: Staying Ahead of the Generative AI Innovation Curve
Emanuele Colonnella - Innovation Lead, Generali

The pace of innovation in Generative AI is relentless, and staying at the forefront is essential. This session underscores the paramount importance of keeping pace with AI innovation and provides actionable steps for businesses to excel in their Generative AI endeavours.

-       Establishing a dedicated AI research and development team to monitor and adopt the latest Generative AI breakthroughs.

-       Fostering partnerships with AI research institutions, startups, and industry leaders to access cutting-edge technology.

-       Embracing a culture of experimentation, risk-taking, and learning to adapt swiftly to evolving AI trends.

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Emanuele Colonnella

Innovation Lead
Generali

Stream A – Innovation in The Residency

1:55 pm - 2:25 pm Innovate from the Ground Up: Unleashing the Power of Generative AI Bottom-Up Transformation
Petter Gran - Data scientist, Emerging Technology, Posten Bring
Drífa Daníelsdóttir - Senior Advisor & GDPR Coordinator, Emerging Technology, Posten Bring

Explore the impactful journey of innovating with Generative AI through a bottom-up organizational approach.

-       Fostering grassroots adoption: rolling out learning experimental projects and focusing on using the employees to find use cases, empowerment and gain stakeholder engagement.

-       Qualitative exploration: Encouraging experimentation without focusing solely on proving value, fostering a culture of innovation.

-       Broad-scale training: Results of equiping all employees with prompt engineering skills to unlock the transformative potential of Generative AI.

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Petter Gran

Data scientist, Emerging Technology
Posten Bring

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Drífa Daníelsdóttir

Senior Advisor & GDPR Coordinator, Emerging Technology
Posten Bring

Stream A – Innovation in The Residency

2:30 pm - 3:00 pm Panel Discussion: Crafting a Winning Generative AI Strategy for Business Transformation
Wolfgang Hofmann - MD, Group Head of Technology and Innovation, Fresenius Group
Samuel Jeyakumar - Domain CTO & Head of Architecture, Post Office
Peter Gostev - Head of AI, Moonpig

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.

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Wolfgang Hofmann

MD, Group Head of Technology and Innovation
Fresenius Group

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Samuel Jeyakumar

Domain CTO & Head of Architecture
Post Office

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Peter Gostev

Head of AI
Moonpig

Stream C – Use Cases in the NFL Locker Room

1:20 pm - 1:20 pm Stream Chair
Zac Hinton - Director, Data Product Strategy, Lloyds Banking Group
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Zac Hinton

Director, Data Product Strategy
Lloyds Banking Group

Stream C – Use Cases in the NFL Locker Room

1:20 pm - 1:50 pm A Pragmatic Approach to Generative AI: Where to Look for Value
Peter Gostev - Head of AI, Moonpig


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Peter Gostev

Head of AI
Moonpig

Stream C – Use Cases in the NFL Locker Room

1:55 pm - 2:25 pm Leveraging Generative AI for the Future of Architecture
Tim Fu - Designer and Founder, Studio Tim Fu Ltd

Architectural design is undergoing a revolution with the integration of Generative AI, enabling architects to explore novel possibilities and create sustainable, efficient, and aesthetically stunning structures.

-       Discovering how Generative AI streamlines the architectural design process, fostering creativity and efficiency.

-       Learning how to implement AI-driven algorithms to optimize building performance and sustainability metrics.

-       Exploring successful case studies of businesses integrating Generative AI for innovative architectural solutions and cost savings.

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Tim Fu

Designer and Founder
Studio Tim Fu Ltd

Stream C – Use Cases in the NFL Locker Room

2:30 pm - 3:00 pm Keeping up with the Pace of Change with Generative AI
Jhung-Ha Kwon - Director, AI COE (Centre of Excellence), Mölnlycke Digital Enablement, Mölnlycke

The speed at which the industry is moving, and the demand for Generative AI capabilities from the business mean that keeping pace with the change is increasingly difficult. In less than a year, Jhung-Ha and his team have created their own instance of ChatGPT, rolled our Microsoft Copilot, and delivered custom AI chatbots, while refining a Gen AI adoption strategy. In this session, Jhung-Ha will share how to embrace Gen AI and accelerate adoption by:

-       Delivering MVPs to the business while working on a longer-term approach.

-       Developing use guidelines and governance.

-       Defining an adoption strategy and solutions options for different use cases.

-       Promoting self-service AI chatbot creation through no code and low code solutions.

-       Driving adoption of Gen AI across business.

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Jhung-Ha Kwon

Director, AI COE (Centre of Excellence), Mölnlycke Digital Enablement
Mölnlycke

Stream D - Healthcare in the Stadium Briefing Room

1:20 pm - 1:20 pm Stream Chair
Jonathan Crowther - Head, Predictive Analysis, Pfizer
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Jonathan Crowther

Head, Predictive Analysis
Pfizer

Stream D - Healthcare in the Stadium Briefing Room

1:20 pm - 1:50 pm Revolutionizing Clinical Operations: Exploring Emerging GenAI Use Cases within R&D & Clinical Operations
Jonathan Crowther - Head, Predictive Analysis, Pfizer

Jonathan will dive into the pivotal role of generative AI for the future of R&D and clinical operations, focusing on:

-       Building safe spaces for regulated clinical environments to enable innovation and experimentation.

-       Implementing a rollout strategy integrated with backend tools to support solutions without compromising security.

-       Leveraging GenAI for edge AI applications, data access optimization, and time/cost-saving measures in clinical operations.

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Jonathan Crowther

Head, Predictive Analysis
Pfizer

Stream D - Healthcare in the Stadium Briefing Room

1:55 pm - 2:25 pm Harnessing Multi-Modal Generative AI in Pathology
Nikolay Burlutskiy - Director of Artificial Intelligence, AstraZeneca

The integration of AI in healthcare systems is pivotal for improving patient care, diagnosis, treatment, and operational efficiency.

-       Leveraging AI for medical image analysis, predictive analytics, and drug discovery to enhance patient outcomes.

-       Implementing robust data security and compliance measures to protect patient privacy in AI-driven healthcare systems.

-       Foster collaboration between healthcare professionals, AI researchers, and data scientists to advance AI healthcare solutions.

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Nikolay Burlutskiy

Director of Artificial Intelligence
AstraZeneca

Stream D - Healthcare in the Stadium Briefing Room

2:30 pm - 3:00 pm Panel Discussion: Advancements in AI for Research and Development
Igor Menghini - Senior Director of Product, Roche
Jonathan Crowther - Head, Predictive Analysis, Pfizer

AI is reshaping the landscape of research and development (R&D), accelerating discovery, and driving innovation.

-       Implementing AI-driven research tools and platforms to enhance experimentation, data analysis, and hypothesis testing.

-       Fostering interdisciplinary collaboration between scientists, engineers, and AI specialists to maximize R&D potential.

-       Embracing AI-powered automation to streamline experimentation processes, reduce costs, and expedite product development cycles.

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Igor Menghini

Senior Director of Product
Roche

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Jonathan Crowther

Head, Predictive Analysis
Pfizer

Stream E – Infrastructure in the NFL Press Auditorium

1:20 pm - 1:20 pm Stream Chair
Rachel Harrison-Smith - Group Chief Enterprise Data Architect, Bupa
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Rachel Harrison-Smith

Group Chief Enterprise Data Architect
Bupa

Stream E – Infrastructure in the NFL Press Auditorium

1:20 pm - 1:50 pm Advancing Generative AI Through Robust Infrastructure Support
Divita Vohra - Senior Product Manager, Spotify

Delve into the critical aspects of supporting AI infrastructure for tangible business impact, covering:

-       Implementing bias evaluation and adhering to popular standards for ethical and unbiased generative AI applications.

-       Tracking and managing experimentation to drive informed decision-making in the dynamic landscape of generative AI.

-       Evolving ML platforms, incorporating best practices and lessons to create a centrally managed, scalable infrastructure.

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Divita Vohra

Senior Product Manager
Spotify

Stream E – Infrastructure in the NFL Press Auditorium

1:55 pm - 2:25 pm Building the Foundation: Strategies for Sustainable Generative AI Infrastructure
Detlef Nauck - Head of AI & Data Science Research, BT

Explore the crucial role of infrastructure in driving sustainable and cost-effective Generative AI solutions. This talk delves into strategies for optimizing infrastructure to manage performance, sustainability, affordability and control.

  • Evaluating the cost-effectiveness of running AI models via APIs versus building and managing internal compute resources.
  • Strategically Investing in technology infrastructure that supports responsible AI practices, including managing bias and sustainability.
  • Exploring innovative approaches such as knowledge graphs to minimize model dependency and optimize performance.


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Detlef Nauck

Head of AI & Data Science Research
BT

Stream E – Infrastructure in the NFL Press Auditorium

2:30 pm - 3:00 pm Panel Discussion: Mastering Data Democratization, Access & Storage for Transformative Generative AI Applications
Kazik Surala - Head of Data Governance & Analytics- Poland, Phillip Morris International
Steve Jarrett - Chief AI Officer, Orange Group

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.

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

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Kazik Surala

Head of Data Governance & Analytics- Poland
Phillip Morris International

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Steve Jarrett

Chief AI Officer
Orange Group

Afternoon Plenary Session

3:00 pm - 3:30 pm Afternoon Coffee Break

Uncover the profound shifts in content & media as generative AI revolutionizes creativity, innovation, and storytelling.

-       Delve into the transformative impact of generative AI on content creation, from inception to distribution.

-       Explore the dynamic interplay between technology and media, deciphering the broader implications for societal narratives.

-       Gain insights into how media professionals and audiences alike can navigate and appreciate the evolving landscape.

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Peter Archer

Programme Director of Generative AI
BBC

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Máuhan Zonoozy

Head of Innovation
Spotify

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Grace Boswood

Technology & Distribution Director
Channel 4

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Rupert Daniels

Director of Services and Skills
Department for Business and Trade

4:00 pm - 4:30 pm Afternoon Keynote Presentation: The Future of Enterprise AI Transformation: From Prototype to Production

Alex Ratner - Co-founder and CEO, Snorkel AI

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 Alex Ratner, Stanford PhD and 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
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Alex Ratner

Co-founder and CEO
Snorkel AI

Women are under-represented at all levels in the technology sector. Particularly within leadership positions, where they represent only 24% of professionals. In the field of artificial intelligence, only 22% of professionals are women. Just 18% of authors at leading AI conferences are women. Unveiling the underrepresentation of women in the technology sector, this panel discussion addresses critical discussion points and strategies to increase visibility and amplify the voices of women in the field of AI.

-       Enhancing representation: Implementing strategies to increase the visibility and inclusion of women in AI.

-       Amplifying voices: Providing platforms for underrepresented groups to showcase their expertise and perspectives.

-       Empowering leadership: Cultivating an inclusive culture by empowering women in leadership positions within the AI industry.

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Stefanie Khan

Director of Business Intelligence & Advanced Analytics
UPS

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JoAnn Stonier

Mastercard Fellow of Data & AI
Mastercard

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Laura Edell

Chief Data Scientist, AI Markets & Innovation
Microsoft

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Aarti Bagul

Head of Field Engineering
Snorkel AI

5:00 pm - 5:00 pm Chairs Closing Remarks & End of Conference Day 1

5:15 pm - 8:15 pm NETWORKING DRINKS AND EVENING ENTERTAINMENT

Last year saw our delegate’s join us at the Syon House Conservatory for an Alice in Wonderland themed evenin with canapes, drinks and music.

DETAILS ON OUR 2024 PLANS TO FOLLOW!