SPEARHEADING ENTERPRISE AI
Trustworthiness, Compliance, Governance,
Ethics, Sustainability & Risk Management
North America's First & Trusted Gathering for Enterprise Leaders in Responsible AI

17 - 18 June 2025 | North America

John Almasan

Senior Managing Director, Head of AI & Emerging Tech Teachers Insurance and Annuity Association of America

John Almasan is an executive technology leader and chief evangelist for AI and data-driven innovation. With a broad career spanning two decades, he has spearheaded global teams and architected cutting-edge data, analytics, and cloud platforms that have redefined industry benchmarks. In his current role as Senior Managing Director and Head of Emerging Tech and AI, John oversees the strategic direction of AI, emerging tech, data science, and AI transformation initiatives across the organization's diverse business verticals. His visionary leadership and deep expertise in multi-cloud big data engineering, machine learning, and data science have been instrumental in driving enterprise-wide AI First transformation and unlocking new revenue streams.

Responsible AI Summit Conference Day 1 - Tuesday 17 June

8:30 AM Opening Panel Discussion: Operationalizing Responsible AI: A Recent History - Lessons from the Past, Insights for the Future

As AI reshapes industries at an unprecedented pace, understanding how Responsible AI practices in enterprise have evolved is crucial. This opening panel explores the recent history of Responsible AI, unpacking key milestones, challenges, and opportunities that have defined its journey. Gain actionable insights to align your organization with the principles of ethical AI development and deployment.

-           Examining pivotal moments shaping the Responsible AI landscape and their implications for today’s enterprises.

-           Understanding how to embed ethical considerations into AI systems while balancing innovation and accountability.

-           Learning strategies to future-proof AI initiatives by addressing transparency, fairness, and stakeholder trust.

1:00 PM Panel Discussion: Balancing Innovation and Integrity: Operationalizing Responsible AI in Financial Services

Unlike some industries, responsible AI and model risk management isn’t new but generative AI has posed new, wider challenges. This panel will explore how financial institutions are deploying AI responsibly while fostering trust, mitigating risks, and maintaining competitive advantage.

-           Developing transparent AI systems to enhance fairness in credit scoring, fraud detection, and decision-making processes.

-           Aligning AI strategies with evolving financial regulations to avoid compliance pitfalls and reputational risks.

-           Implementing robust monitoring and auditing practices to identify and mitigate biases and systemic risks in real-time.

Check out the incredible speaker line-up to see who will be joining John.

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