Columbus AI Week

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Columbus AI Week

9:30am EDT

Registration Opens

10:00am EDT

Featured Speakers: Exploring AI Readiness THE COVE STAGE 2 @ WatersEdge Event & Conference CenterMichelle Crandall • Zack Huhn Featured Speakers: Prioritizing Responsible AI LAKEVIEW STAGE 1 @ WatersEdge Event & Conference CenterSummer Crenshaw • Doug McCollough

10:10am EDT

Keynote Speaker, Paul Baier: "Own Your Intelligence" THE COVE STAGE 2 @ WatersEdge Event & Conference CenterPaul Baier Keynote Speaker, Payal Thakur: "Building A Trustworthy Future" LAKEVIEW STAGE 1 @ WatersEdge Event & Conference CenterPayal Thakur

10:40am EDT

Fireside Chat: Building The Future, Together LAKEVIEW STAGE 1 @ WatersEdge Event & Conference CenterSummer Crenshaw • Payal Thakur • Doug McCollough Fireside Chat: AI Search and the SEO Bloodbath THE COVE STAGE 2 @ WatersEdge Event & Conference CenterPete Blackshaw • Paul Baier

11:00am EDT

The Impact of AI on Student Learning and Development THE NOOK STAGE 3 @ WatersEdge Event & Conference Center, Trueman Boulevard, Hilliard, OH, USAAanvi Dogra

11:15am EDT

Panel on AI Readiness and Transition Strategies THE COVE STAGE 2 @ WatersEdge Event & Conference CenterKimberly Clavin • Justin Grieshop • Pinak Barve • Natasha Pongonis • Arun Kumar Moolchandani • CBTS Panel on Responsible AI Safety, Security, and Privacy LAKEVIEW STAGE 1 @ WatersEdge Event & Conference CenterMel McGee • Rosie Levy • Joseph Ours • John Cavanaugh • Ryan Hamrick

11:30am EDT

AI Readiness with Aparavi: Garbage In, Garbage Out THE NOOK STAGE 3 @ WatersEdge Event & Conference Center, Trueman Boulevard, Hilliard, OH, USAHendrik Krack • Aparavi

12:00pm EDT

Panel on Cybersecurity in the Age of AI and Automation THE COVE STAGE 2 @ WatersEdge Event & Conference CenterJon Salisbury • Sabrina Donley • Keith Chapman • Kevin Jackson • Ryan Hamrick • Radiant Logic Panel on Responsible AI Governance, Ethics, and Equity LAKEVIEW STAGE 1 @ WatersEdge Event & Conference CenterAngie Westover-Munoz • Joel Ramkhelawan • Kristy Wedel • Ashley Holcomb • Mike Fulton

12:45pm EDT

Lunch Break Lunch and Learn: Designing for the Digital Divide THE NOOK STAGE 3 @ WatersEdge Event & Conference Center, Trueman Boulevard, Hilliard, OH, USADoug McCollough

1:30pm EDT

Build Your Own AI Agent (Without Code) THE NOOK STAGE 3 @ WatersEdge Event & Conference Center, Trueman Boulevard, Hilliard, OH, USAEli Simon • Nate Kocho • CustomGPT Panel on AI and Workforce Development Planning THE COVE STAGE 2 @ WatersEdge Event & Conference CenterChris McGraw • Rich Granger • Payal Thakur • Matt Madden Panel on Responsible AI: Green and Sustainable Technology LAKEVIEW STAGE 1 @ WatersEdge Event & Conference CenterMike Fulton • Zack Huhn • Steve Brunker • Seth Flory • Brain-CA

2:15pm EDT

Future of AI: Tools and Techniques to Prepare Your Org for AI THE NOOK STAGE 3 @ WatersEdge Event & Conference Center, Trueman Boulevard, Hilliard, OH, USAMark Schnitter • Nexigen Connecting Community to AI Panel presented by NCUS THE COVE STAGE 2 @ WatersEdge Event & Conference CenterHope Yin • Thomas Gunn Panel on Responsible AI in Smart Cities, Counties, and Communities LAKEVIEW STAGE 1 @ WatersEdge Event & Conference CenterKris Brannock • David Meadows • Kristen Gillenwater • Mark Bryan • Doug McCollough

4:00pm EDT

AI Woodstock Networking Social Crooked Can Brewing Co.

9:30am EDT

Registration Opens

10:00am EDT

Featured Speakers: A Look Ahead LAKEVIEW STAGE 1 @ WatersEdge Event & Conference CenterMark Bryan Featured Speakers: AI to Transform Teams and Orgs THE COVE STAGE 2 @ WatersEdge Event & Conference CenterChristopher Slee

10:10am EDT

Keynote Speaker, Maddie Bell THE COVE STAGE 2 @ WatersEdge Event & Conference CenterMaddie Bell Keynote Speaker, Tsavo Knott LAKEVIEW STAGE 1 @ WatersEdge Event & Conference CenterTsavo Knott

10:40am EDT

Fireside Chat: AI for Executive Leaders LAKEVIEW STAGE 1 @ WatersEdge Event & Conference CenterTsavo Knott • Mark Bryan Fireside Chat: AI for Teams and Orgs THE COVE STAGE 2 @ WatersEdge Event & Conference CenterMaddie Bell • Christopher Slee

11:15am EDT

Fostering [AI] Collaboration in the Public Sector THE NOOK STAGE 3 @ WatersEdge Event & Conference Center, Trueman Boulevard, Hilliard, OH, USAKristen Gillenwater AI For Executive Leaders: CIO Panel LAKEVIEW STAGE 1 @ WatersEdge Event & Conference CenterJim Connolly • Mark Schnitter • Ryan Hale • Mike Fulton • Waco Bankston • Radiant Logic Panel on AI For Marketing (AI for Teams and Organizations) THE COVE STAGE 2 @ WatersEdge Event & Conference CenterPrajwal Paudyal • Mel McGee • Betsy Kent • Andrea Larsen • Kris Brannock

12:00pm EDT

AI in Action: Time Saving Initiatives You Can Start Today THE NOOK STAGE 3 @ WatersEdge Event & Conference Center, Trueman Boulevard, Hilliard, OH, USAAnthony Gerke • Geoff Marsh • Amend Exploring AI Robotics: Past, Present, and Future THE NOOK STAGE 3 @ WatersEdge Event & Conference Center, Trueman Boulevard, Hilliard, OH, USANima Gard AI For Executive Leaders: CTO Panel LAKEVIEW STAGE 1 @ WatersEdge Event & Conference CenterTroy Gibson • Chris Hensley • Christopher Slee • Pinak Barve • Ravi Tenneti Panel on Increasing Revenues and Efficiency (AI for Teams and Organizations) THE COVE STAGE 2 @ WatersEdge Event & Conference CenterKristy Wedel • Heath Rittler • Maddie Bell • AI.Law • Eric Carr

12:45pm EDT

Lunch Break Lunch and Learn: Marketing in the Age of AI and Automation THE NOOK STAGE 3 @ WatersEdge Event & Conference Center, Trueman Boulevard, Hilliard, OH, USAAndrea Larsen • UFO Performance Marketing

1:30pm EDT

10x Your Developer Productivity with AI Enabled Tools THE NOOK STAGE 3 @ WatersEdge Event & Conference Center, Trueman Boulevard, Hilliard, OH, USACole Stark • Tsavo Knott • Mason Williams • Pieces for Developers AI For Executive Leaders: CEO Panel LAKEVIEW STAGE 1 @ WatersEdge Event & Conference CenterNatasha Pongonis • Ryan Schick • Summer Crenshaw • Jon Salisbury • Maddie Bell Panel on AI for Customer Experience (AI for Teams and Organizations) THE COVE STAGE 2 @ WatersEdge Event & Conference CenterNate Kocho • Mike Lewis • Keith Instone • Pete Tapley • Matt Madden

2:15pm EDT

Build Your Own AI Agent (Without Code) THE NOOK STAGE 3 @ WatersEdge Event & Conference Center, Trueman Boulevard, Hilliard, OH, USANate Kocho • Eli Simon • CustomGPT Panel on AI for IT Operations (AI for Teams and Organizations) THE COVE STAGE 2 @ WatersEdge Event & Conference CenterMike Alvarez • Chris Hensley • Monica Turner • Justin Grieshop • Angela Lopez • Nexigen Panel: Building and Executing AI-First Strategies for Customer Experience and AI Driven Analytics LAKEVIEW STAGE 1 @ WatersEdge Event & Conference CenterAaron Littlejohn • Alex Lustig • Scott Prater • Dan Ring • Parallel Technologies

8:00am EDT

Women in Tech and AI Breakfast LAKEVIEW STAGE 1 @ WatersEdge Event & Conference Center

9:30am EDT

Registration Opens

10:00am EDT

Featured Speakers: Fostering AI Learning THE COVE STAGE 2 @ WatersEdge Event & Conference CenterMel McGee Featured Speakers: Ushering in AI Innovation LAKEVIEW STAGE 1 @ WatersEdge Event & Conference CenterBob Cassity

10:10am EDT

Keynote Speaker, Catherine O'Shea: "AI for Research, Education, and Communications" THE COVE STAGE 2 @ WatersEdge Event & Conference CenterCatherine O'Shea Keynote Speaker, Dinesh Maheshwari: "AI to Enhance The Human Experience" LAKEVIEW STAGE 1 @ WatersEdge Event & Conference CenterDinesh Maheshwari

10:40am EDT

Fireside Chat: A Human Centered Future LAKEVIEW STAGE 1 @ WatersEdge Event & Conference CenterTushar Kulkarni • Morgan Koth • Summer Crenshaw • Ken Wessman Fireside Chat: AI Rising, AI to Enhance Research and Learning THE COVE STAGE 2 @ WatersEdge Event & Conference CenterDan GreenLeaf • Catherine O'Shea • Mel McGee

11:00am EDT

Human Centered AI; An Interactive Discussion THE NOOK STAGE 3 @ WatersEdge Event & Conference Center, Trueman Boulevard, Hilliard, OH, USAKeith Instone

11:15am EDT

AI Innovation Panel: Building AI Powered Startups LAKEVIEW STAGE 1 @ WatersEdge Event & Conference CenterMandy Mallott • Eli Simon • Catherine O'Shea • Shivani Patel • Logan Smyth AI Research Spotlight THE COVE STAGE 2 @ WatersEdge Event & Conference CenterTushar Kulkarni • Dr Kelly Cohen • Joel Ramkhelawan • Shiva Agolla • Mehwish Abassi

11:30am EDT

Power BI CoPilot - Overview and Live Demo THE NOOK STAGE 3 @ WatersEdge Event & Conference Center, Trueman Boulevard, Hilliard, OH, USACameron Kahrs

12:00pm EDT

AI Readiness and Identity- Real-Time Visibility into Identity Data with Radiant Logic THE NOOK STAGE 3 @ WatersEdge Event & Conference Center, Trueman Boulevard, Hilliard, OH, USARadiant Logic AI Educational Initiatives Spotlight THE COVE STAGE 2 @ WatersEdge Event & Conference CenterKristy Wedel • Mel McGee • Rich Granger • M. J. Lindeman, Ph.D. • Ashley Holcomb AI Innovation Panel: Funding AI Powered Startups LAKEVIEW STAGE 1 @ WatersEdge Event & Conference CenterTim Grace • Sarah Lerner-Mantel • Brett Renzenbrink • Jason Hauer • Navin Goyal, MD • Dinsmore

12:45pm EDT

Lunch Break Lunch and Learn: Build Your Own AI Agent (Without Code) THE NOOK STAGE 3 @ WatersEdge Event & Conference Center, Trueman Boulevard, Hilliard, OH, USANate Kocho • Eli Simon • CustomGPT

1:30pm EDT

Launch Discoveries and Products to Market 20x Faster with GenAI Research and Writing THE NOOK STAGE 3 @ WatersEdge Event & Conference Center, Trueman Boulevard, Hilliard, OH, USACatherine O'Shea • Narratize AI Tech Talks: Responsible, Trustworthy, and Explainable AI THE COVE STAGE 2 @ WatersEdge Event & Conference CenterSteve Brunker • Nima Gard • Matt Eland • Arun Kumar Moolchandani • Nilanjan AI Startup & Innovation Showcase LAKEVIEW STAGE 1 @ WatersEdge Event & Conference CenterCyrannus

2:00pm EDT

Exploration: Is AI Thinking Human Thinking? THE NOOK STAGE 3 @ WatersEdge Event & Conference Center, Trueman Boulevard, Hilliard, OH, USAJon Salisbury • M. J. Lindeman, Ph.D.

2:15pm EDT

AI Tech Talks: AI for DevOps Truman RoomJosh Greenwald • Ken Wessman • Ravi Tenneti • Eric Carr • Cameron Kahrs

2:30pm EDT

Exploring Accessible and Equitable AI THE NOOK STAGE 3 @ WatersEdge Event & Conference Center, Trueman Boulevard, Hilliard, OH, USADr Keith Newton AI Hackathon Kickoff LAKEVIEW STAGE 1 @ WatersEdge Event & Conference Center