Columbus AI Week: Full Schedule

11:15am EDT

Panel on AI Readiness and Transition Strategies

Tuesday September 17, 2024 11:15am - 12:00pm EDT

THE COVE STAGE 2 @ WatersEdge Event & Conference Center

This session will explore strategies to assess AI readiness and transition organizations into AI-driven operations, focusing on best practices, challenges, and successful case studies.

Speakers

Kimberly Clavin

Head of Product and Engineering, Principal Advisor, Executive Consultant, Cyber Pop-up / NotBoxed Creations

Kimberly Clavin is a dynamic leader in product management, strategy, and engineering, with a proven track record of driving innovation across digital, physical, and connected technologies. She has led the development and successful market launches of several impactful products, leveraging... Read More →

Justin Grieshop

Sr. Director of AI & Analytics, CBTS

With two decades of experience delivering analytic solutions to enterprises across various industries, Justin Grieshop is a seasoned analytic executive renowned for his innovation, servant leadership, and strategic outcomes. A Harvard graduate, Justin excels in building data-driven... Read More →

Pinak Barve

Vice President of Engineering, McGraw Hill

Pinak is a software engineering leader with extensive experience in Software Delivery, Architecture, Generative AI and Operations. In his current role, he is responsible for customer facing enterprise apps and platforms across all of McGraw Hill's business units. This includes GenAI... Read More →

Natasha Pongonis

CEO & Co-Founder, Envisify

Natasha is a 3x founder and is currently the CEO of Envisify Global Intelligence, a leading cloud-based cultural intelligence AI platform aimed at empowering organizations with actionable and unbiased consumer behavior insights and cultural intelligence.

Arun Kumar Moolchandani

Senior Director / Lead Data Engineer, Travelers Insurance

Arun is a senior technology executive, widely recognized as a most innovative and strategic thinker with experience in creating and developing global Data organizations. He is expert in not only understanding the business challenges but also going deep in technology solutions to drive... Read More →

Sponsors

CBTS

CBTS serves enterprise and midmarket clients in all industries across the United States and Canada. CBTS (#43 CRN Elite150) combines deep technical expertise with a full suite of flexible technology solutions –including Application Modernization, Managed Hybrid Cloud, Cyber Security... Read More →

Tuesday September 17, 2024 11:15am - 12:00pm EDT
THE COVE STAGE 2 @ WatersEdge Event & Conference Center

Panel, Stage 2

11:15am EDT

Panel on Responsible AI Safety, Security, and Privacy

Tuesday September 17, 2024 11:15am - 12:00pm EDT

LAKEVIEW STAGE 1 @ WatersEdge Event & Conference Center

This panel dives into ensuring the safety, security, and privacy of AI systems, crucial for building trust and maintaining regulatory compliance in AI applications.

Speakers

Mel McGee

Founder and CEO, We Can Code It

Rosie Levy

Chief Customer Officer, Pieces.app

Pretty obsessed with AI-enabled developer tools and the people who use them. 6 months into the startup world and digging deep.

Joseph Ours

Partner, AI Solutions, Centric Consulting

Joe leads Centric Consulting’s AI Solutions Group. He helps clients implement and integrate AI solutions following Responsible AI Practices in ways that drive meaningful business value. His approach focuses on achieving value at speed and scale with modern tools and approaches.Joe... Read More →

John Cavanaugh

Executive Director, Plunk Foundation

John’s role is to provide executive leadership and work directly and collaboratively with the Board of Directors to establish the vision and direction of the Plunk Foundation. John has spent the last 10 years helping college students, veterans, and professionals connect through... Read More →

Ryan Hamrick

Manager - Security Consulting & Professional Services, CBTS

Ryan Hamrick, a seasoned security expert with over 17 years in the field and a broader IT background of 20+ years, currently leads advanced security consulting at CBTS. He excels in crafting security policies, thorough security reviews, web app assessments, penetration tests, and... Read More →

Tuesday September 17, 2024 11:15am - 12:00pm EDT
LAKEVIEW STAGE 1 @ WatersEdge Event & Conference Center

Panel, Stage 1

12:00pm EDT

Panel on Cybersecurity in the Age of AI and Automation

Tuesday September 17, 2024 12:00pm - 12:45pm EDT

THE COVE STAGE 2 @ WatersEdge Event & Conference Center

Discussing the dual impact of AI on cybersecurity, this session will cover how AI enhances cybersecurity defenses and introduces new vulnerabilities.

Speakers

Jon Salisbury

CEO, Nexigen

Sabrina Donley

Practice Leader, Secure AI, CybrCastle

Right-sizing AI solutions for the mid-market: Sabrina assists in crafting tailored and responsible AI solutions for mid-market clients. She facilitates rapid ROI through education, use case development, and secure AI implementations. Through listening well, Sabrina helps to pinpoint... Read More →

Keith Chapman

Cyber Defense Manager, US Bank

Cybersecurity leader and Deputy Response Leader for the Ohio Cyber Reserve, Cincinnati Region. Coordinates cross functional teams in complex cyber operations. Advocate of empowering students to create more diverse teams of high performing persons in the field of cybersecurity.

Kevin Jackson

CEO, Level6 Cybersecurity

Kevin E. Jackson is a visionary CEO, Chief information Security Officer (CISO), virtual CISO, and cybersecurity expert with over 30 years of experience as a technologist and security practitioner. He is the founder and CEO of Level 6 Cybersecurity, producer of the world's first ROI-focused... Read More →

Ryan Hamrick

Manager - Security Consulting & Professional Services, CBTS

Sponsors

Radiant Logic

Radiant Logic is the only solution delivering enterprise-wide identity hygiene at scale, reducing risk and accelerating time to value. Our central intelligence hub unifies 100% of an organization’s identity data, delivers 360º observability into your fully harmonized data, and... Read More →

Tuesday September 17, 2024 12:00pm - 12:45pm EDT
THE COVE STAGE 2 @ WatersEdge Event & Conference Center

Panel, Stage 2

12:00pm EDT

Panel on Responsible AI Governance, Ethics, and Equity

Tuesday September 17, 2024 12:00pm - 12:45pm EDT

LAKEVIEW STAGE 1 @ WatersEdge Event & Conference Center

Examining the frameworks and ethical considerations for AI governance, this session focuses on ensuring that AI developments are equitable and responsible.

Speakers

Angie Westover-Munoz

Ohio State University

Joel Ramkhelawan

Multicultural Data Analyst, Envisify

Driven by a passion for storytelling, Joel recognizes the power of connections and relationships in building cultural understanding. Joel is a Multicultural Data Analyst with a background in innovation across various industries, including e-commerce and microbreweries. He holds dual... Read More →

Kristy Wedel

Learning Experience Manager, AlignAI

Kristy Wedel, Learning Experience Manager at AlignAI, has over 15 years of experience in developing and democratizing analytics solutions that drive transparency and efficiency across various industries including healthcare, banking and government. At the forefront of AI adoption... Read More →

Ashley Holcomb

Lead instructor, Girls Who Code coding club

Ashley Holcomb is a native of the greater St. Louis area (Go Blues!) who landed in Columbus, OH after interviewing for a job at the Grace Hopper Celebration in 2018. She has been a software engineer at JP Morgan Chase ever since. Ashley taught herself about robotics during the pandemic... Read More →

Mike Fulton

Co-Founder, Tech Community Nexus

Need help envisioning or driving a digital transformation or uplifting your IT operating model to deliver now and in the future? Those are two passion areas of mine, and I'd love to talk more about either or both with you. I am an award winning senior technology executive with global... Read More →

Tuesday September 17, 2024 12:00pm - 12:45pm EDT
LAKEVIEW STAGE 1 @ WatersEdge Event & Conference Center

Panel, Stage 1

1:30pm EDT

Panel on AI and Workforce Development Planning

Tuesday September 17, 2024 1:30pm - 2:15pm EDT

THE COVE STAGE 2 @ WatersEdge Event & Conference Center

This panel addresses how AI impacts workforce development, emphasizing strategies for upskilling and reskilling to meet future demands.

Speakers

Chris McGraw

National Director, Lorien

With nearly 20 years of experience in talent management and talent acquisition, I lead Lorien's Permanent Placement practice by specializing in AI, Data, Cloud Infrastructure, and IT Security. Our dedicated recruiting practice serves mature startups to mid-sized organizations across... Read More →

Rich Granger

Managing Director, Workforce and Economic Dev, DriveOhio

Payal Thakur

Senior Director of Enterprise Analytics, JobsOhio

Payal Thakur is a seasoned strategic executive with over 20 years of diverse experience in Business Intelligence (BI), data analytics, finance and artificial intelligence. Payal has numerous certifications in data analytics and management. She has her MBA, MCA, COFP, and studied Organizational... Read More →

Matt Madden

Sales Engineer - AI & Analytics, CBTS

Matt Madden, Sales Engineer at CBTS, is passionate about helping enterprise clients cut through the noise of AI hype to achieve practical AI value today. With over five years of experience in omnichannel conversational intelligence, he specializes in advising and scoping the best... Read More →

Tuesday September 17, 2024 1:30pm - 2:15pm EDT
THE COVE STAGE 2 @ WatersEdge Event & Conference Center

Panel, Stage 2

1:30pm EDT

Panel on Responsible AI: Green and Sustainable Technology

Tuesday September 17, 2024 1:30pm - 2:15pm EDT

LAKEVIEW STAGE 1 @ WatersEdge Event & Conference Center

This session explores how AI can contribute to sustainability goals, with a focus on green technology and practices that reduce environmental impact.

Speakers

Mike Fulton

Co-Founder, Tech Community Nexus

Zack Huhn

Enterprise Technology Association

Steve Brunker

CEO, BRAIN-CA

Steve Brunker serves as CEO at Brain-CA Technologies, having been a Chief Information Officer for over 20 years at two publicly traded firms after having spent 18 years with Hewlett-Packard. He has a degree in Computer Science and has had a lifelong passion for a wide variety of technical... Read More →

Seth Flory

Executive Director, EY

My team focuses on providing our client engagement teams with digital tools powered by AI to help EY clients achieve their sustainability. We are also aligned with EY's technology consulting practice and help our client's deploy responsible AI solutions.

Sponsors

Brain-CA

At Brain-CA Technologies, we have designed a new simplified computing architecture based on Cellular Automata designed for Artificial Intelligence applications. Our projections show that this new architecture provides significant improvement in energy consumption, while performing... Read More →

Tuesday September 17, 2024 1:30pm - 2:15pm EDT
LAKEVIEW STAGE 1 @ WatersEdge Event & Conference Center

Panel, Stage 1

2:15pm EDT

Connecting Community to AI Panel presented by NCUS

Tuesday September 17, 2024 2:15pm - 3:00pm EDT

THE COVE STAGE 2 @ WatersEdge Event & Conference Center

The ITAP initiative showcases how partnerships between tech companies and public sector entities accelerate AI innovation and adoption while preparing the workforce of the future that bolsters opportunities for all people.

Speakers

Hope Yin

Founder & Owner, Blueprint Coaching

Hope Yin is an award-winning Professional Executive and Leadership Coach, certified by ICF (International Coaching Federation). She is the Founder & Owner of Blueprint Coaching and coached hundreds of women leaders in STEM to elevate their power, expand their potential, and amplify... Read More →

Thomas Gunn

National Center for Urban Solutions

Tuesday September 17, 2024 2:15pm - 3:00pm EDT
THE COVE STAGE 2 @ WatersEdge Event & Conference Center

Panel, Stage 2

2:15pm EDT

Panel on Responsible AI in Smart Cities, Counties, and Communities

Tuesday September 17, 2024 2:15pm - 3:00pm EDT

LAKEVIEW STAGE 1 @ WatersEdge Event & Conference Center

Focusing on AI’s role in creating smart, sustainable, and equitable urban, suburban, and rural environments, this session discusses real-world applications and collaborative approaches.

Speakers

Kris Brannock

EVP, VSI's Actionable IoT

Kris Brannock is an Executive Vice President at VSI’s Actionable IoT™, a technology company in Digital Transformation that automates the long tail of IoT for a more connected world. A corporate growth strategy influencer and Forty Under 40 alum, Kris focuses her attention on disruptive... Read More →

David Meadows

Economic Development Director, City of Hilliard

Kristen Gillenwater

City of Westerville

Mark Bryan

Future Today Institute

Doug McCollough

The Beta District

Tuesday September 17, 2024 2:15pm - 3:00pm EDT
LAKEVIEW STAGE 1 @ WatersEdge Event & Conference Center

Panel, Stage 1

11:15am EDT

AI For Executive Leaders: CIO Panel

Wednesday September 18, 2024 11:15am - 12:00pm EDT

LAKEVIEW STAGE 1 @ WatersEdge Event & Conference Center

This panel brings together Chief Information Officers to discuss the evolving role of IT leadership in the age of AI. The discussion will focus on how CIOs can drive digital transformation, manage technological change, and align AI strategies with business goals.

Speakers

Matt Tatro

Vice President - Central Region, Radiant Logic

I have been helping Fortune 1000 clients turn Identity and Access Management into a business enabler (rather than a bottleneck) for the last 14 years. At this event, people should talk to me about AI's present and future in the IAM world.

Jim Connolly

IT Director, The City of Dublin, OH

Mark Schnitter

CIO, Nexigen

Mark is the Chief Information Officer at Nexigen, leading the IT security practice. He has vast experience in results-driven environments spanning multiple industries, organizational sizes, and technologies. A key aspect to Mark’s success is bringing people, process, and technology... Read More →

Ryan Hale

CIO, Lithko

Mike Fulton

Co-Founder, Tech Community Nexus

Waco Bankston

Nisource

Sponsors

Radiant Logic

Wednesday September 18, 2024 11:15am - 12:00pm EDT
LAKEVIEW STAGE 1 @ WatersEdge Event & Conference Center

Panel, Stage 1

11:15am EDT

Panel on AI For Marketing (AI for Teams and Organizations)

Wednesday September 18, 2024 11:15am - 12:00pm EDT

THE COVE STAGE 2 @ WatersEdge Event & Conference Center

This panel explores how AI is transforming marketing strategies, from customer targeting to content creation. Panelists will discuss how AI-driven tools and analytics are helping marketers better understand their audiences, personalize campaigns, and optimize performance.

Speakers

Prajwal Paudyal

CEO, Qualz.ai

Qualz.ai revolutionizes qualitative research by reducing research time by up to 90% without compromising on quality and scientific rigor, making it both efficient and affordable. Our AI-based platform seamlessly transforms raw data from surveys, interviews, and other sources into... Read More →

Mel McGee

Founder and CEO, We Can Code It

Betsy Kent

President, Be Visible

Betsy is an Ohio native and the founder of Be Visible, a digital marketing agency she started over two decades ago in NYC. She is deeply involved in using AI to sharpen marketing strategies and genuinely enhance how we understand and connect with audiences. From defining ideal customer... Read More →

Andrea Larsen

COO, UFO Performance Marketing

Kris Brannock

EVP, VSI's Actionable IoT

Wednesday September 18, 2024 11:15am - 12:00pm EDT
THE COVE STAGE 2 @ WatersEdge Event & Conference Center

Panel, Stage 2

12:00pm EDT

AI For Executive Leaders: CTO Panel

Wednesday September 18, 2024 12:00pm - 12:45pm EDT

LAKEVIEW STAGE 1 @ WatersEdge Event & Conference Center

Chief Technology Officers will explore the technical challenges and opportunities presented by AI. This session will cover topics such as AI infrastructure, innovation management, and the CTO's role in steering AI-driven technological advancements.

Speakers

Troy Gibson

ABC Supply

Chris Hensley

CTO, Nexigen

Chris Hensley is Nexigen's Chief Technology Officer and been with the organization since 2017. As CTO, Chris is responsible for Nexigen's overall technology strategy and to drive new client initiatives. Prior to joining Nexigen, Chris has worked in the Technology Services industry... Read More →

Christopher Slee

Principal Technologist, Transform Labs

Hi I’m Chris, the Principal Technologist at Transform Labs (formerly AWH) and the CTO of IncludeHealth, a healthcare start-up changing the face of Virtual Physical Therapy. When I speak about technology, I like to keep it accurate and relatable. I share stories and insights that... Read More →

Pinak Barve

Vice President of Engineering, McGraw Hill

Ravi Tenneti

Senior Vice President, Jorie Healthcare Partners

Ravi Tenneti is a distinguished technology leader recognized for his hands-on leadership approach, thought leadership, and contributions to the technology community. He actively mentors and advises several startups and is a member of organizations such as the MIT Global Insights Panel... Read More →

Wednesday September 18, 2024 12:00pm - 12:45pm EDT
LAKEVIEW STAGE 1 @ WatersEdge Event & Conference Center

Panel, Stage 1

12:00pm EDT

Panel on Increasing Revenues and Efficiency (AI for Teams and Organizations)

Wednesday September 18, 2024 12:00pm - 12:45pm EDT

THE COVE STAGE 2 @ WatersEdge Event & Conference Center

This session focuses on leveraging AI to drive revenue growth and operational efficiency. Discussions will cover how AI can streamline processes, reduce costs, and identify new revenue opportunities, ultimately enhancing overall business performance.

Speakers

Kristy Wedel

Learning Experience Manager, AlignAI

Heath Rittler

VP, Analytics & Data Science, ScriptDrop

Maddie Bell

CEO, Scheduler.ai

AI.Law

Founder & CEO, AI.Law

Technology that reduces the cost of litigationAccurately draft litigation documents in minutes with powerful AI that increases efficiency, shortens case lifecycles, improves staff utilization, and significantly reduces the costs of litigation.Money SavingEasy to UseSafe AIAccurateUseful... Read More →

Eric Carr

President, Compoze Labs

Eric is President of Compoze Labs, which is a software consultancy focused on aiding our clients with App Dev, Data & Gen AI. Eric leads our Gen AI Practice, where he has been assisting clients navigate the explosion of interest and capabilities surrounding Gen AI. We have worked... Read More →

Wednesday September 18, 2024 12:00pm - 12:45pm EDT
THE COVE STAGE 2 @ WatersEdge Event & Conference Center

Panel, Stage 2

1:30pm EDT

AI For Executive Leaders: CEO Panel

Wednesday September 18, 2024 1:30pm - 2:15pm EDT

LAKEVIEW STAGE 1 @ WatersEdge Event & Conference Center

CEOs from various industries will discuss how AI is reshaping business strategy and leadership. This panel will focus on how AI influences decision-making, competitive positioning, and the CEO's role in guiding an organization's AI journey.

Speakers

Natasha Pongonis

CEO & Co-Founder, Envisify

Ryan Schick

Attorney, Activate Law

Ryan Schick is a dedicated legal and strategic advocate for small businesses and startups in Columbus, Ohio. With a rich background in media, including roles at The Washington Post, Sports Illustrated, and Condé Nast, Ryan transitioned to become Columbus’s Small Business Concierge... Read More →

Summer Crenshaw

CEO and Co-Founder, Enterprise Technology Association

Jon Salisbury

CEO, Nexigen

Maddie Bell

CEO, Scheduler.ai

Wednesday September 18, 2024 1:30pm - 2:15pm EDT
LAKEVIEW STAGE 1 @ WatersEdge Event & Conference Center

Panel, Stage 1

1:30pm EDT

Panel on AI for Customer Experience (AI for Teams and Organizations)

Wednesday September 18, 2024 1:30pm - 2:15pm EDT

THE COVE STAGE 2 @ WatersEdge Event & Conference Center

Panelists will discuss the impact of AI on customer experience, exploring how AI technologies can enhance customer interactions, personalize services, and improve satisfaction. The session will highlight successful AI-driven customer experience strategies.

Speakers

Nate Kocho

Growth Manager, Custom GPT

Mike Lewis

Principal Architect, Synthoni AI

Keith Instone

Dexterity UX

User experience, Human-centered AI

Pete Tapley

Managing Director - Data and AI, Accenture

My first office job was working as a call center agent. After spending most of my career in technology, I went to work for a contact center outsourcing company. Realizing how AI would revolutionize the customer service space, I went to work for Accenture, the industry leader for this... Read More →

Matt Madden

Sales Engineer - AI & Analytics, CBTS

Wednesday September 18, 2024 1:30pm - 2:15pm EDT
THE COVE STAGE 2 @ WatersEdge Event & Conference Center

Panel, Stage 2

2:15pm EDT

Panel on AI for IT Operations (AI for Teams and Organizations)

Wednesday September 18, 2024 2:15pm - 3:00pm EDT

THE COVE STAGE 2 @ WatersEdge Event & Conference Center

This panel examines the role of AI in managed IT services, focusing on how AI can enhance IT operations, from predictive maintenance to automated support. Panelists will discuss best practices for integrating AI into IT management to improve service delivery.

Speakers

Mike Alvarez

CTO, NeuZeit

Mike Alvarez is a seasoned data pioneer, AI practitioner, and commercial product builder with decades of experience in the finance, healthcare, and supply chain sectors. He has a proven track record of delivering hundreds of millions in value by leading data strategies, developing... Read More →

Chris Hensley

CTO, Nexigen

Monica Turner

Nexigen

Justin Grieshop

Sr. Director of AI & Analytics, CBTS

Angela Lopez

Director of Technology Consulting and Business Development, PSI

Angela Nicole Lopez is a dynamic leader with over 18 years of experience in innovative technology and business solutions. Her passion for technology drives her success across industries and roles, consistently delivering cutting-edge solutions to enterprises. As the Director of Technology... Read More →

Sponsors

Nexigen

Nexigen is where AI and CyberSecurity meet. Build, implement, and scale your artificial intelligence applications confidently, as Nexigen acts as your virtual guardian, ensuring your digital safety and security. For the last 20+ years, Nexigen has provided enterprises, SMBs, and fast-growing... Read More →

Wednesday September 18, 2024 2:15pm - 3:00pm EDT
THE COVE STAGE 2 @ WatersEdge Event & Conference Center

Panel, Stage 2

2:15pm EDT

Panel: Building and Executing AI-First Strategies for Customer Experience and AI Driven Analytics

Wednesday September 18, 2024 2:15pm - 3:00pm EDT

LAKEVIEW STAGE 1 @ WatersEdge Event & Conference Center

Special session TBA! Space limited.

Speakers

Aaron Littlejohn

Area Vice President, Expedient

Aaron Littlejohn, a successful Vice President at Expedient, is responsiblefor managing sales and operations in his area. With more than 15 years ofexperience advising IT executives on Digital Transformation Initiatives,Aaron uses his extensive industry expertise to deliver outstanding... Read More →

Alex Lustig

Principal Channel Sales Engineer, Observe AI

Alex Lustig is the principal channel sales engineer at Observe.AI, a leader in the contact center AI space. With three Amazon Web Services certifications and a deep background in technology, consultative selling, and the contact center, Alex focuses on solving for the customer's unique... Read More →

Scott Prater

SVP CX Technology, BPTCX

As a Global Information Technology Executive with over 35 years of experience, including 24 years in CX technologies, Scott has led numerous transformative initiatives in the contact center industry. His roles in Service Delivery, Sales, and Client Account Management have consistently... Read More →

Dan Ring

Regional Channel Manager, Dialpad

Dan Ring has 30 years of experience in communications, including the last three years with Dialpad. He currently manages the midwest channel partners for Dialpad, equipping partners to sell Dialpad's AI. Dialpad is the leading Ai-Powered Customer Intelligence Platform that is... Read More →

Sponsors

Parallel Technologies

We're a group of technology professionals that believe our most important work is to provide value in our relationships - with employees, vendor partners, and customers. Our belief in the value of relationships drives our success. Our average employee tenure is over 20 years, and... Read More →

Wednesday September 18, 2024 2:15pm - 3:00pm EDT
LAKEVIEW STAGE 1 @ WatersEdge Event & Conference Center

Panel, Stage 1

11:15am EDT

AI Innovation Panel: Building AI Powered Startups

Thursday September 19, 2024 11:15am - 12:00pm EDT

LAKEVIEW STAGE 1 @ WatersEdge Event & Conference Center

This panel will explore the journey of building AI-powered startups, discussing the unique challenges and opportunities in developing AI-driven products and services. Topics will include product development, scaling, and navigating the AI startup ecosystem.

Speakers

Mandy Mallott

Ohio State Early Investor Network, Director

Mandy Mallott is the director of the Ohio State Early Investor Network. The Ohio State Early Investor Network (OSEIN) is a network of individual investors from the broader Ohio State University community including alumni, parents, fans and friends who share a passion for entrepreneurship... Read More →

Eli Simon

CustomGPT.ai

Catherine O'Shea

COO, Narratize

Shivani Patel

CTO/co-founder, Satori

Logan Smyth

Founder, docent, the ai podcast network

Columbus based startup founder building a first of it's kind ai-powered podcast network. Docent makes it possible to create custom podcasts on any topic in minutes. Try it for yourself...https://apps.apple.com/us/app/docent-the-ai-podcast-network/id6479387711

Thursday September 19, 2024 11:15am - 12:00pm EDT
LAKEVIEW STAGE 1 @ WatersEdge Event & Conference Center

Panel, Stage 1

11:15am EDT

AI Research Spotlight

Thursday September 19, 2024 11:15am - 12:00pm EDT

THE COVE STAGE 2 @ WatersEdge Event & Conference Center

Focused on the cutting edge of AI, this panel will explore recent advancements in AI research, the challenges researchers face, and the impact of academic and industrial research on AI development. The session will highlight key areas of ongoing AI research.

Speakers

Tushar Kulkarni

CEO, Big Kitty Labs

Dr Kelly Cohen

UC (Digital Futures - AI Bio Lab), University of Cincinnati (UC)

The Brian H. Rowe Endowed Chair in Aerospace Engineering. Director of AI Bio Labs, Digital Futures, University of Cincinnati and President, North American Fuzzy Information Processing Society (NAFIPS). Also serves as Chief Scientific Advisor, brandrank.ai, and Chairman of the Board... Read More →

Joel Ramkhelawan

Multicultural Data Analyst, Envisify

Shiva Agolla

Geo VP, Capgemini

Shiva Agolla is instrumental in integrating Capgemini's innovative solutions into local markets, focusing on how technology can transform business. He is particularly noted for his advocacy of digital transformation, usage of advancing AI/ML where he champions the adoption of digital... Read More →

Mehwish Abassi

Visiting Assistant Professor of Data Analytics, Ohio Wesleyan University

Mehwish Abbasi is a Visiting Assistant Professor of Data Analytics at Ohio Wesleyan University. With over 8 years of experience teaching atpost-secondary institutions, she has successfully educated students from diverse backgrounds. Her dedication to teaching has earned her nominations... Read More →

Thursday September 19, 2024 11:15am - 12:00pm EDT
THE COVE STAGE 2 @ WatersEdge Event & Conference Center

Panel, Stage 2

12:00pm EDT

AI Educational Initiatives Spotlight

Thursday September 19, 2024 12:00pm - 12:45pm EDT

THE COVE STAGE 2 @ WatersEdge Event & Conference Center

This panel will discuss the current state and future of AI education, focusing on how to equip students and professionals with the skills needed in an AI-driven world. Topics include curriculum development, industry partnerships, and the role of online learning.

Speakers

Kristy Wedel

Learning Experience Manager, AlignAI

Mel McGee

Founder and CEO, We Can Code It

Rich Granger

Managing Director, Workforce and Economic Dev, DriveOhio

M. J. Lindeman, Ph.D.

Board Secretary, Magnifying Minds Nonprofit

Dr. M. J. Lindeman has a unique background spanning cognitive psychology, artificial intelligence, and user-experience design. Her undergraduate focus on the Mind-Body relationship at Ohio State and her Ph.D. research in human and AI machine learning at Harvard were focused on understanding... Read More →

Ashley Holcomb

Lead instructor, Girls Who Code coding club

Thursday September 19, 2024 12:00pm - 12:45pm EDT
THE COVE STAGE 2 @ WatersEdge Event & Conference Center

Panel, Stage 2

12:00pm EDT

AI Innovation Panel: Funding AI Powered Startups

Thursday September 19, 2024 12:00pm - 12:45pm EDT

LAKEVIEW STAGE 1 @ WatersEdge Event & Conference Center

This session will focus on the financial aspects of AI startups, including strategies for securing funding, understanding investor expectations, and managing financial risks. Panelists will share insights on the fundraising landscape for AI-driven companies.

Speakers

Tyler Mantel

Partner, Rolltack Ventures

Tyler is a former founder who has built and sold 2 technology companies. He has taught entrepreneurship at Harvard and ran Purdue Ventures. Now Tyler writes Series A checks out of his new fund Roll Tack Ventures.

Sarah Lerner-Mantel

Managing Partner, Roll Tack Ventures

Sarah is a former founder who built and sold a technology startup. She spent most of her career at Wayfair, leading operational innovation teams in data strategy and platform technologies. Now, as Managing Partner at Roll Tack Ventures, Sarah focuses on backing exceptional founders... Read More →

Brett Renzenbrink

Dinsmore

Jason Hauer

CEO, HauerX Holdings

As CEO of HauerX Holdings, I lead a team transforming companies through AI-driven innovation and growth technology. We invest in, build, and strategically exit a portfolio of AI-focused companies, equipping them with cutting-edge strategies and forging transformative partnerships.HauerX... Read More →

Navin Goyal M.D.

Managing Partner, LOUD Capital

Sponsors

Dinsmore

Dinsmore & Shohl LLP has a nationwide team of more than 750 attorneys who are trusted advisers to some of the world's leading businesses—including many in the Fortune 500—as well as institutions, associations, governments, professional firms and individuals. Clients count on Dinsmore... Read More →

Thursday September 19, 2024 12:00pm - 12:45pm EDT
LAKEVIEW STAGE 1 @ WatersEdge Event & Conference Center

Panel, Stage 1

1:30pm EDT

AI Tech Talks: Responsible, Trustworthy, and Explainable AI

Thursday September 19, 2024 1:30pm - 2:00pm EDT

THE COVE STAGE 2 @ WatersEdge Event & Conference Center

This tech talk focuses on the principles and practices for developing responsible and trustworthy AI. Panelists will discuss the importance of transparency, fairness, accountability, and ethics in AI development, ensuring that AI systems are not only effective but also align with societal values.

Speakers

Steve Brunker

CEO, BRAIN-CA

Nima Gard

Director of AI, Path Robotics

After completing his undergraduate studies in Iran, Nima moved to the United States to pursue a doctorate in geodetic engineering at the Ohio State University. His research focused on photogrammetric computer vision, which opened up opportunities to work on various applications, ranging... Read More →

Matt Eland

Wizard / AI Specialist, Microsoft MVP, Leading EDJE

Matt is an AI Specialist and Wizard (member of the innovation and excellence team) at Leading EDJE where he consults and teaches software engineering, AI, and data science concepts in the most ridiculous ways possible. Matt has used machine learning to settle debates over whether... Read More →

Arun Kumar Moolchandani

Senior Director / Lead Data Engineer, Travelers Insurance

Nilanjan

Tublian

Redefine how software is built

Thursday September 19, 2024 1:30pm - 2:00pm EDT
THE COVE STAGE 2 @ WatersEdge Event & Conference Center

Panel, Stage 2

2:15pm EDT

AI Tech Talks: AI for DevOps

Thursday September 19, 2024 2:15pm - 3:00pm EDT

Truman Room

This session explores the integration of AI into DevOps practices, highlighting how AI can automate and enhance software development, deployment, and operations. The discussion will cover AI-driven automation tools, continuous integration and delivery (CI/CD), and the impact of AI on DevOps efficiency.

Speakers

Josh Greenwald

Principal Architect, Stratus Innovations Group

Josh Greenwald has been a technologist since he began programming on his Atari 800 at 6 years old. He was a pioneer in the days of the early web, developing and later selling among the first platforms for interactive creative writing. Now a partner and principal architect at Str... Read More →

Panel, Stage 2