Panels and Interactive Sessions
Science and Creativity
What is the promise of new discoveries for scientists and creators?
Explore the transformative potential of Generative AI for the future of scientific discoveries and creativity in this engaging panel. Panelists will share insights on how GenAI is reshaping innovation across disciplines, from accelerating scientific breakthroughs to empowering new forms of artistic expression. Join them to discover the promise GenAI holds for both scientists and creators alike.
Max JaderbergPanelist
Chief AI Officer, Isomorphic Labs
Carlo RovelliPanelist
Theoretical Physicist World’s 50 Top Thinkers
Steven JohnsonPanelist
Author and Editorial Director, NotebookLM
Surya GanguliPanelist
Professor of Applied Physics, Associate Director of HAI Institute at Stanford and Venture Partner, Andreessen Horowitz (a16z)
Brad StoneModerator
Editor, Bloomberg Businessweek
Noam BrownPanelist
Research Scientist, OpenAI Building AI With Human-Level Strategic Reasoning
Omar ShayaPanelist
Founder and CEO, MultiOn
Alex ReibmanPanelist
Co-Founder & CEO, AgentOps
Sarah AllaliPanelist
Co-Founder & CEO, Floode
Jeremiah OwyangModerator
GP Blitzscaling Ventures, Founder of Llama Lounge AI events
AI and Agents
Automate Everything? The Rise of AI Agents
Join this panel for a deep dive into how AI agents are revolutionizing life, business, and society. This panel will explore their current use in automating tasks like shopping and email, the risks involved, and what’s next for businesses and consumers. They will also discuss the future generation of AI agents and their transformative potential, featuring live demos and insights from industry leaders driving this technology forward.
Embodied Agents
The robots are coming!
Join a dynamic panel discussion on the evolution of embodied AI, where experts will explore the rapid advancements in robotics and their deep integration with Generative AI. Panelists will share insights on how embodied AI is transforming industries and society, highlighting the fast-evolving relationship between physical robots and intelligent systems. Discover the future of robotics powered by AI.
Tri DaoPanelist
Chief Scientist, Together AI Creator of Flash Attention - Stanford, Princeton University
Pedro DomingosPanelist
Professor Emeritus of Computer Science and Engineering, University of Washington
Jakob UszkoreitPanelist
CEO and Co-Founder, Inceptive Nucleics Co-Author of seminal paper “Attention is all you need”
Jorn LyseggenModerator
Founder, SHACK15 & Meltwater
Architecture and Scale
Where is ChatGPT-5, has LLM Hit its Ceiling?
Join us for a forward-thinking panel exploring the future of AI architectures beyond Transformers. Experts will debate whether ChatGPT and large language models (LLMs) have reached their peak or if new innovations are on the horizon. Discover the potential limitations of current LLMs and the emerging architectures that could redefine AI capabilities in the years to come. Where is AI headed next, and is there more beyond the current breakthroughs?
Advent of SLMs and On-Device AI
The Advent of SLMs and EdgeAI and their Impact across Industries and Use Cases
Join a cutting-edge panel on the rise of Sparse Language Models (SLMs) and Edge AI, where experts will explore how these technologies are reshaping the AI landscape. Panelists will discuss the unique advantages of SLMs in efficient data processing and how Edge AI is enabling real-time, decentralized intelligence in devices at the edge of networks. Discover the future of lightweight, scalable AI architectures and their impact across industries and use cases.
Michael ChiangPanelist
Co-founder, Ollama
Thomas JuengPanelist
Sr. Managing Director, Samsung Ventures America
Joe SpisakPanelist
Product Director, Meta
Karan GoelPanelist
Founder & CEO, Cartesia
Tris WarkentinPanelist
Director of Product Management, Google DeepMind
Shawn swyx WModerator
Founder & Editor, Latent Space
Guillaume VerdonPanelist
Founder & CEO Extropic, Creator of TensorFlow Quantum
Igor KurganovPanelist
Founder, Philanthropist, and Poker Player
Reed AlbergottiModerator
Technology Editor, Semafor
Acceleration / Deceleration in AI
Are we too slow, too fast? Is this the right question to ask?
Join us for a lively fireside chat on the two contrasting schools of thought in AI: acceleration vs. deceleration. Panelists will share their arguments on the best approach for AI development, debating whether rapid advancement or a more cautious pace is the key to innovation, safety, and societal impact. Don’t miss this insightful discussion on the future trajectory of AI.
Critical Infrastructure and Defense
Defense Tech and Warfare in the Age of AI
Join a critical panel discussion on the impact of Generative AI on defense and critical infrastructure, where experts will explore how AI is reshaping national security, cybersecurity, and key infrastructures. Panelists will share their insights on emerging risks, strategic opportunities, and what we need to know to best prepare for the evolving AI landscape in these crucial sectors.
Paul ScharrePanelist
Executive Vice President, Center for a New American Security Author of "Army of None" and "Four Battlegrounds"
Daniel RiedelPanelist
Partner/Founder, Genlab Ventures Studio
Dr. Christopher SwiftPanelist
Partner, Foley & Lardner
Fatema HamdaniPanelist
CEO & Co-Founder, Kraus Hamdani Aerospace
Reed AlbergottiModerator
Technology Editor, Semafor
Ian McCarthyPanelist
Chief Product Officer, Inflection AI
Joelle PineauPanelist
Vice President, AI research, Meta Professor, McGill University
Aparna DhinakaranPanelist
Co-Founder & CPO, Arize AI
Rory RichardsonPanelist
Director, Next Generation Developer Experience, GenAI GTM, AWS
Arun GuptaModerator
VP and General Manager, Intel
Open Source vs Closed Source
The Open Source vs Closed Source question in AI
Join a panel exploring the debate of open source vs. closed source in AI, where experts will share their insights on the benefits, challenges, and strategies behind each approach. Panelists will discuss the implications of their choices for innovation, collaboration, and control in AI development, offering unique perspectives from leaders who understand both paths. Gain a deeper understanding of the future of AI through this critical conversation.
Responsible AI
Balancing Innovation and Accountability
Join a dynamic panel on Responsible AI, where leading experts will tackle the most pressing challenges in balancing value creation and risk management in today’s AI landscape. This engaging conversation will dive into the practical strategies for promoting transparency, mitigating bias, and ensuring AI systems align with both business goals and societal values. Discover how innovative organizations are shaping AI's role for a positive, lasting impact. Whether you're a C-suite executive, start-up leader, or tech innovator, this session offers actionable insights on what it truly means to deploy AI responsibly in a fast-evolving world.
Fawad ButtPanelist
CEO, Stealth Startup, Ex Chief Data Officer of Kaiser Permanente
Khan SiddiquiPanelist
Founder and CEO, HOPPR
Monica ChmielewskiPanelist
Partner, Foley & Lardner
Aaliya YaqubPanelist
Chief Medical Officer, Thrive Global
Missy KrasnerModerator
Gen AI Investor & Digital Health Board Member
AI and Healthcare
How are we already delivering on the promise of GenAI in healthcare?
Join this insightful panel exploring whether AI is already delivering on the promise of Generative AI in healthcare. Experts will share concrete trends in adoption, success stories, and the challenges faced, while discussing what’s next in AI-driven healthcare innovation. Get an inside look at how GenAI is transforming the future of healthcare!
AI and Social Impact
How are nonprofits using AI to tackle hyper local issues?
Using AI to solve big, global challenges is not one-size-fits-all. Effective deployment requires a deep understanding of the unique needs of local communities. This panel will showcase inspiring entrepreneurs leading AI-powered nonprofits across the globe. These AI builders are tackling hyper-local issues, from India and Kenya to Ethiopia and South Africa. Learn how they're tailoring AI systems to address community needs in education, health, and economic empowerment, creating a ripple effect of global impact.
Neil ChilsonPanelist
Head of AI Policy, Abundance Institute
Soledad GuileraPanelist
AI and Public Policy Director, Torcuato Di Tella University
Scott PhoenixPanelist
Partner, Fifty Years
Christopher KoopmanModerator
CEO, Abundance Institute
AI Policies
Prompting Proper AI Policy for a Thriving Digital Future
Join an insightful panel on Prompting Proper AI Policy for a Thriving Digital Future, where experts will discuss the critical role of policy in shaping the future of AI. Panelists will explore current challenges, regulatory trends, and what's next for creating a balanced AI framework that fosters innovation while ensuring ethical responsibility.
Workforce
How is AI already Transforming the Workforce?
Join a thought-provoking panel on AI’s Impact on the Workforce, where experts will discuss how Generative AI is reshaping the future of work. Panelists will explore how AI is transforming job roles, skills, and organizational structures, providing insights on the opportunities and challenges organizations face. Discover what the AI-driven workplace of tomorrow could look like.
Archana RaoPanelist
SVP and Chief Information Officer, Unity
Ethan MollickPanelist
Co-Director, Generative AI Lab, Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania
Kellie RomackPanelist
Chief Digital Information Officer, ServiceNow
Julia LammPanelist
Principal, Workforce Transformation, PwC
Keith FerrazziModerator
Founder and Chairman, Ferrazzi Greenlight
Umesh SachdevPanelist
CEO and Co-founder, Uniphore
Navin ChaddhaPanelist
Managing Partner, Mayfield
Dan PriestPanelist
US Chief AI Officer, PwC
Natasha AllenPanelist
Partner, Foley and Lardner LLP
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John ChambersModerator
Founder and CEO, JC2 Ventures
Navigating the Future
What will an AI-driven business landscape look like in 2030?
Join a forward-looking panel of experts as they discuss the future of AI and what an AI-driven business landscape will look like by 2030. Panelists will explore the transformative potential of AI on industries, workplaces, and economies, offering insights into how businesses can adapt and thrive in this rapidly evolving environment. Get a glimpse into the AI-powered world of tomorrow!
Human-Centered AI
From R&D to the Real World
Join a panel on the journey of deploying Human-Centered AI from research to real-world applications. Experts will discuss challenges in translating AI innovations into effective, ethical systems, focusing on usability, human values, and product-market fit. Learn about the path from research to commercialization and the lessons from launching successful spin-offs. Gain insights on bridging the gap between R&D and impactful AI deployment.
Alexandru CostinPanelist
Vice President, Generative AI & Sensei, Adobe
Joshua XuPanelist
Co-founder and CEO, HeyGen
Joe BurfittPanelist
Founder and CEO, Modyfi
Davis TreybigModerator
Partner, Innovation Endeavors
Next Frontier of Image and Video Generation
Breaking Boundaries: The Future of Image and Video Generation in AI
This panel will bring together industry leaders, researchers, and technologists to discuss the latest breakthroughs in image and video generation powered by artificial intelligence. From the advancements in generative adversarial networks (GANs) and diffusion models to the application of transformers in video synthesis, the panel will explore how these innovations are reshaping industries such as entertainment, gaming, advertising, and design.Looking ahead, the panel will speculate on the next frontier in generative AI.
Startups and New Dynamics
What are the new dynamics of startup disruption and how to unlock competitive advantage in the world of AI?
This panel will explore the new dynamics, advantages, and challenges facing AI startups in today’s rapidly evolving landscape. Panelists will discuss the competitive pressures, opportunities for innovation, and strategic hurdles startups must navigate to succeed in the booming AI industry. Discover what it takes to thrive in the fast-paced world of AI entrepreneurship!
Louis LehotPanelist
Partner and Corporate Lawyer, Foley & Lardner LLP
Matt WhitePanelist
Executive Director, PyTorch Foundation, GM of AI, Linux Foundation
Arun GuptaModerator
VP and General Manager, Intel
