The generative AI excitement that captivated the globe over the past year has now shifted toward a more pragmatic approach, focusing on the practical application of this revolutionary technology. At The AI Summit New York, taking place on December 6 and 7 in New York City, industry leaders from Fortune 500 companies, innovative startups, and government representatives—including figures from the White House and the U.S. Department of Defense—will offer their valuable insights into the evolving landscape of artificial intelligence. Topics will cover selecting appropriate business use cases, navigating opportunities and risks, and discussing recent regulatory developments.
The event will feature esteemed speakers from organizations such as Meta, JPMorgan Chase, IBM, the Federal Reserve Bank of New York, Mastercard, Morgan Stanley, Wayfair, WPP, Lufthansa, CVS, Vanguard, Pfizer, AstraZeneca, Square, and many others. Below are some featured sessions you won't want to miss:
### Day 1
**10:20 AM - Headliners Stage
Government Regulation: Security within AI**
Join a crucial discussion on how U.S. government leaders are tackling AI-enabled digital transformation, enhancing public trust, and implementing regulations within corporate structures. This session will delve into the nation’s strategies for keeping pace with rapid technological advancements.
**Speakers:**
- Anup Dewan, Cybersecurity & Risk Management Leader - White House
- William Barry, Professor of Emerging Technology, Principal Strategist - AI/IA Program CSL (GovCon) - United States Department of Defense
**12:15 PM - AI at Scale Stage
Transforming Business with Generative AI**
Discover how the surging interest in generative AI is reshaping the future workplace. This session will explore leveraging AI to enhance decision-making, automate processes, and revolutionize interactions with technology to foster innovation and growth.
**Speaker:**
- Shane Luke, Vice President, AI and Machine Learning – Workday
**2:25 PM - Practitioners Stage
LLMs in Business: Solutions, Challenges, and Optimization Strategy**
Large Language Models (LLMs) have quickly become pivotal in driving innovations across various applications, from conversational engines to Q&A systems. This session will examine the significant challenges posed by LLMs, including model hallucination and the complexities of standardizing diverse data types, while also highlighting effective strategies for successful implementation in business contexts.
**Speaker:**
- Oshin Anand, Data Science Lead, North America – Sahaj
**4:40 PM - Next Generation Applications Stage
Beyond the Present: A Glimpse into the Future of AI and NLP Innovations**
This session will offer an in-depth exploration of the most groundbreaking advancements in AI technology. Attendees will gain insights into cutting-edge solutions shaping the future, along with a forward-looking discussion on overcoming current limitations to unlock unprecedented capabilities in AI and Natural Language Processing (NLP).
**Speaker:**
- Lior Gazit, Senior Director and Machine Learning Group Manager - S&P Dow Jones Indices
### Day 2
**11:00 AM - AI at Scale Stage
The Promise and Perils of LLMs**
This session will weigh the pros and cons of using both closed and open-source LLMs. It will address how to maximize the benefits these models offer while ensuring security, safeguarding copyrights, and minimizing the risk of generating misleading or biased content. A discussion on the future trajectory of LLMs will also be included.
**Speakers:**
- Andrew Seagraves, Vice President of Research – Deepgram
- Stephen Brock, Senior Data Scientist - Vanguard
- Yash Sheth, COO and Co-Founder – Galileo
**2:50 PM - Industries Stage
Future of AI: Which Industries Will Be Disrupted Most in 2024?**
Engage in a compelling dialogue with industry leaders as we analyze the sectors poised for significant disruption from AI advancements in the coming year.
**Speakers:**
- Zana Aston, Chair - WIT, European Women on Boards
- Ankit Mangal, Director, Global Head of Analytics - Supplier Tech – Wayfair
- Alyssa Lefaivre Skopac, Director, Partnerships and Market Development - Responsible AI Institute
- Trevor Back, CPO - Speechmatics
This summit promises to be an enriching experience, offering expert perspectives and actionable insights on the operationalization of AI across various sectors. Join us to be at the forefront of the future of AI innovation!
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