Leveraging AI for Leadership: Balancing Innovation and Oversight

Welcome Remarks and AI Level Set  |  We kicked off the event with insightful welcome remarks and an overview of the latest AI trends. What is AI?  On which types of AI should we focus?

Briefing us was Shyam Thyagaraj, a Senior Managing Director at Accenture’s Data and AI practice, specializing in creating enterprise value through AI. Serving on the advisory board of several global retailers, Shyam’s leadership in AI initiatives drives efficiency!  He has an extraordinary ability to make the complex easy to understand.

Breakout Sessions  |  Engaging sessions were hosted with specialized insights into the Products, or Services, sectors with everyone attending a segment focused on AI productivity across sectors.

Keynote Panel  | “Guardrails for Growth: Navigating AI Innovation with Governance”

Facilitated by Sheldon Cuffie, former CIO and CISO of American Family Insurance and board member of UW Health, the panel featureed board members in both products and services—Sheila Talton on Deere & Company board, and Mark Bloom of Freddie Mac’s board. Mark is also 2024 Orbie Award Winning  CIO of the Year with Gallagher while Sheila serves as President and CEO of Gray Matter Analytics. Accenture’s Shyam Thyagaraj returns to round out the panel discussion.