About

Ramine Roane leads AI as the Corporate Vice President of AI at AMD.

He has decades of experience in senior leadership roles, having previously served as Vice President of Software & AI Product Management at Xilinx. He holds degrees from National School of Computer Science and Applied Mathematics of Grenoble and University of California, Berkeley.

Michael Groen is a retired United States Marine Corps Lieutenant General who last served as the Commander of the Joint Artificial Intelligence Center. Previously, he was the Deputy Chief of Computer Network Operations of the National Security Agency. Michael holds degrees in Physics and Electrical Engineering from Naval Postgraduate School.

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Shivanku Misra is the Global Head of Analytics & AI at McKesson ($MCK), a Fortune 10 company operating in the healthcare domain. As a leadership member within McKesson's CDO organization, his role involves fostering high-performance teams and steering significant business impact via advanced analytics and AI/ML initiatives. Shiv is the Global Editorial Board Member at CDO Magazine and an Advisory Council Member at University of Maryland's Robert H. Smith School of Business. He holds degrees from the University of Lucknow, IMI, and Northwestern (Kellogg School of Management).

Terry Virts is a former NASA astronaut and Commander of the International Space Station. He is an executive coach and has worked on several TV and film projects, and has authored several books. Terry is a guest lecturer at Harvard Business School and the USC School of Cinematic Arts.

Terry Virts is the Global Ambassador of the American Society for Artificial Intelligence is responsible for fostering international partnerships, working with partner countries and organizations to promote the Society's mission, and representing the Society in global discussions on AI innovation and policy.

Paul Daugherty is the former Chief Technology Officer at Accenture.

He helped lay the groundwork for Accenture’s $3 billion investment in its Data & AI practice to help clients rapidly and responsibly advance and use AI, including Generative AI, to achieve greater growth, efficiency and resilience. Paul joined Accenture in 1986. He earned his Bachelor of Science degree in computer engineering from the University of Michigan.

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Paritosh Ambekar is a Senior Director at C3.AI and leads their healthcare business focused on hospitals, health insurance and pharma industries.

Before C3.AI, he spent 17+ years as an executive in the healthcare and life sciences industry, particularly in the field of oncology, cardiology, medical robotics, orthopedics, medical AR/VR, and minimally invasive surgeries.

Trained as a rocket scientist, Paritosh earned his PhD in Engineering from Stanford University and Masters in Management from Stanford Graduate School of Business.

Miguel Paredes is a Venture Partner at Silicon Foundry and an AI Fund Fellow at AI Fund, backed by NEA, Sequoia, and Greylock. He has a PhD in Applied AI from MIT, where he did two Masters and did his PhD research in the Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence Lab (CSAIL), working on causality and prediction models.

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Miguel advises startup founders on the potential of AI and Data in their companies.

Aaron Poynton is a businessman, entrepreneur, and consultant. He’s the CEO of Omnipoynt Solutions, a 4IR-technology strategy and business development consulting firm in the aerospace & defense, national security, and health & safety markets.

Aaron is also Co-founder and Chief Commercial Officer of A3 Global, focused on the future of mobility in the circular economy. He holds four advanced degrees and studied business, law, and political science at Duke, Harvard, and London School of Economics.

Lena Smart leads Trust at SecurityPal. She was previously Chief Information Security Officer at MongoDB, the leading database platform provider, and leads the global security strategy and operations.

She has 30+ years of experience in technology and cyber security, spanning various industries and sectors, including finance, energy, and government; and was recognized as CIO of the Year by Public Utilities Fortnightly.

Rei Llazani is an entrepreneur, technologist, and businessman. He is the Co-founder & CEO of Cubbie.com, a new startup for companies to discover & find leading AI products and tools.

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He has created a few successful companies in industries including in fine art, procurement software, and professional services. Rei writes about management, artificial intelligence (AI), art, macro policy, and startups.

Will Hatcher is an AI music producer, creative futurist, storyteller, and comedian. His productions have amassed tens of millions of views across social media. He is the creator of the viral hit "BBL Drizzy" and has worked with Drake and Will Smith.

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He sits on the Advisory Board at SXSW, best known for its conferences and festivals that celebrate the convergence of the interactive, film, and music industries. He is an inductee of the Time's Magazine 2024 "100 Most Influential People in AI".

Michael Carey is a partner at F. Chau & Associates, focusing on patenting AI inventions. He has also developed systems to streamline patent preparation using AI.

Michael served in the USAF, achieving the rank of Major. He served multiple combat deployments as a C-130 pilot, and also served as a Judge advocate.

BS in Mathematics from BYU, an MS in Physics from NC State, and a JD from Harvard.

Elizabeth (Liz) Ngonzi is CEO of The International Social Impact Institute and an Adjunct Assistant Professor at NYU’s Center for Global Affairs. She is the Originator and Editor-in-Chief of ASFAI's AI for Humanity: Human-Centered Strategies for Innovation and Impact, and the Founding Chair of its Ethics & Responsible AI Committee. Since 2020, through The ISII and Liz Ngonzi Transforms, her work has empowered 9,500+ professionals with generative AI knowledge, trained 1,000+ leaders, facilitated 150+ strategic partnerships, and reached over 45,000 people globally through events across six continents. An alumna of Andersen, Digital Equipment Corporation, and MICROS Systems, Liz serves on the Cornell University Council and is a former Communications Chair of the President’s Council of Cornell Women. She holds degrees from Syracuse University (BS) and Cornell University (MMH).