The AI Summit New York

2025 Agenda

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8:55 AM
  1. Headliners Stage
    25 mins
    Exploring how AI is reshaping identity, decision-making and human potential The evolving role of today’s leaders in an AI-driven world Navigating the balance between technological ambition and societa ...
9:20 AM
  1. Headliners Stage
    25 mins
    AI is becoming more autonomous – agentic systems demand trust by design, not by default Explore how leading enterprises are moving from high-level ethics to real, scalable implementation Learn how fai ...
9:45 AM
  1. Headliners Stage
    25 mins
    Discover how inclusive AI design isn’t just about ethics – it’s about unlocking entirely new markets, use grounds and opportunities Learn how to spot bias before it becomes baked into your models, and ...
10:00 AM
  1. GenAI Stage
    5 mins
  2. Start-up & Investor Village
    5 mins
  3. 120 mins
    TBC
  4. AI at Scale Stage
    5 mins
  5. 40 mins
    As AI adoption accelerates, infrastructure becomes a strategic differentiator—not just a technical necessity. This masterclass explores how to architect scalable, production-grade AI systems that supp ...
10:05 AM
  1. Health & Pharma Stage
    25 mins
    AI is gaining ground in healthcare and pharma, but the path from hype to impact is uneven. This session breaks down where real value is being created, what’s stalling adoption, and which trends are sh ...
  2. Finance Stage
    25 mins
    Strategies for translating ambitious AI goals into measurable enterprise-wide outcomes Key structural blockers and how to build realistic AI roadmap Provide actionable guidelines for building scalable ...
  3. Creative Industries Stage
    25 mins
    In a world driven by fleeting trends, BET+ leads with Culture OS — a revolutionary blend of AI and cultural insight that champions real Black stories and amplifies underrepresented voices. Discover ho ...
  4. Data Excellence Stage
    25 mins
    Many organizations are investing in AI but struggle to transition from experimentation to embedded, sustainable use in core data operations. How do you scale beyond isolated pilots and ensure cross-fu ...
  5. Next Generation Stage
    25 mins
    What happens when AI tools collaborate instead of operate in isolation? Multi-agent frameworks are redefining automation by introducing new layers of coordination and delegation across AI-driven workf ...
  6. GenAI Stage
    25 mins
    Generative AI has shifted from experimental beginnings to a transformative force driving innovation across industries. Is GenAI amplifying creativity or fostering over-reliance? Uncover the groundbrea ...
  7. Start-up & Investor Village
    25 mins
    Navigate the make-or-break moments in your startup journey—identifying critical inflection points where ventures either breakthrough or breakdown. Decode the signals of product-market fit versus tempo ...
  8. AI at Scale Stage
    25 mins
    Hear firsthand from an industry leader who has successfully established and scaled an AI Center of Excellence, driving measurable business impact. Gain valuable insights into overcoming challenges, fo ...
10:10 AM
  1. Headliners Stage
    25 mins
    AI is becoming a catalyst for a new era of retail—enhancing how people connect, shop, and experience brands Walmart is embracing a full spectrum of AI technologies—traditional, generative, agentic, an ...
10:30 AM
  1. Short Break
    Health & Pharma Stage
    5 mins
  2. Short Break
    Finance Stage
    5 mins
  3. Short Break
    Creative Industries Stage
    5 mins
  4. Short Break
    Data Excellence Stage
    5 mins
  5. Short Break
    Next Generation Stage
    5 mins
  6. Short Break
    GenAI Stage
    5 mins
  7. Short Break
    AI at Scale Stage
    5 mins
10:35 AM
  1. Health & Pharma Stage
    25 mins
    AI is transforming drug discovery, cutting time, cost, and risk across R&D. Learn how generative models and predictive tools are identifying targets, designing molecules, and accelerating preclinical ...
  2. Finance Stage
    25 mins
    Discover how GenAI copilots are being used across financial institutions to augment employee productivity in real time Explore practical front-and midddle-office use cases See how copilots integrate w ...
  3. Headliners Stage
    25 mins
    Discover how IBM is powering a new era of intelligent AI agents that don’t just assist – the act, adapt and evolve See how enterprises are building scalable, secure and explainable agents that drive o ...
  4. Creative Industries Stage
    25 mins
    Experience the future of creativity firsthand by joining an immersive session that blends photography, video, and AI technology to turn everyday visuals into cinematic art. Whether you're a creator or ...
  5. Data Excellence Stage
    25 mins
    Enterprises are scaling their AI workloads rapidly, but backend infrastructure often lags behind, causing latency, bottlenecks, and outages that undercut business value. Showcasing that legacy systems ...
  6. Next Generation Stage
    25 mins
    AI's limits aren't algorithmic, they're silicon. As demand outpaces supply, custom hardware and vertical optimization are now core strategy. Learn how enterprise teams are navigating GPU scarcity, ASI ...
  7. GenAI Stage
    25 mins
    Explore how enterprises unlock exponential returns by concentrating on fewer, high-impact Gen AI models rather than diluting efforts across many. Discuss how streamlined AI portfolios foster better de ...
  8. Start-up & Investor Village
    25 mins
    Discuss how start-ups can differentiate themselves in an increasingly crowded AI landscape. Explore strategies like bold storytelling, customer-first innovation, and strategic partnerships. Learn the ...
  9. AI at Scale Stage
    25 mins
    Personalizing an LLM requires aligning it with your company's unique goals, culture, and industry-specific needs to deliver impactful and relevant solutions. Learn how to unlock data collection and pr ...
11:00 AM
  1. Health & Pharma Stage Morning Break
    Health & Pharma Stage
    25 mins
  2. Finance Stage Morning Break
    Finance Stage
    25 mins
  3. Headliners Stage Morning Break
    Headliners Stage
    25 mins
  4. Cretive Stage Morning Break
    Creative Industries Stage
    25 mins
  5. Data Excellence Morning Break
    Data Excellence Stage
    25 mins
  6. Next Generation Stage Morning Break
    Next Generation Stage
    25 mins
  7. GenAI Stage Morning Break
    GenAI Stage
    25 mins
  8. Startup & Investor Stage Morning Break
    Start-up & Investor Village
    25 mins
  9. 40 mins
    As financial institutions enhance their technology, the future involves deploying agentic infrastructure—advanced AI systems that reason, adapt, and operate autonomously within complex, regulated work ...
  10. AI at Scale Stage Morning Break
    AI at Scale Stage
    25 mins
11:25 AM
  1. Health & Pharma Stage
    25 mins
    AI is moving beyond single data streams – fusing imaging, labs, patient records, and genomics to improve end-to-end clinical development. This session explores how multimodal tools are being deployed ...
  2. Finance Stage
    25 mins
    Why efficiency metrics aren’t enough – and what to measure instead Lessons from leading institutions on where the value actually lies How to defend GenAI budgets when value is diffuse
  3. Headliners Stage
    25 mins
    Explore how AI is democratizing access to creative tools, enabling more people – regardless of background or resources – to tell stories, build brands and express themselves Discuss the cultural and e ...
  4. Creative Industries Stage
    25 mins
    AI is now a cool co-creator in movies, games, and more, making stories more brilliant and fun by teaming up with technology and creativity to craft immersive, personalized worlds. How does AI help dev ...
  5. Data Excellence Stage
    25 mins
    Unstructured data from call transcripts to document repositories, represents an untapped goldmine in many organizations. Yet integrating it into structured analytics and AI pipelines remains a complex ...
  6. Next Generation Stage
    25 mins
    How do you build for AI that sees, hears, and speaks? Multimodal models demand more than compute, they demand a full stack rethink. These systems are redefining how we architect pipelines, optimize ha ...
  7. GenAI Stage
    25 mins
    Explore how generative AI is transforming customer experiences on the web, phones, and conversational channels, creating a new interaction paradigm for clients flattening the websites and using AI as ...
  8. Start-up & Investor Village
    40 mins
    Build meaningful VC partnerships focused on shared vision and collaboration. Learn the critical questions to ask to ensure alignment with your goals and values when choosing a VC. Explore how VCs can ...
  9. AI at Scale Stage
    25 mins
    Discover how non-engineers are transforming into AI-fluent strategists, leveraging no-code platforms to drive efficiency and innovation. Learn why governance is critical to unlocking AI ROI and how le ...
11:50 AM
  1. Short Break
    Health & Pharma Stage
    5 mins
  2. Short Break
    Finance Stage
    5 mins
  3. Short Break
    Headliners Stage
    5 mins
  4. Short Break
    Creative Industries Stage
    5 mins
  5. Short Break
    Data Excellence Stage
    5 mins
  6. Short Break
    Next Generation Stage
    5 mins
  7. Short Break
    GenAI Stage
    5 mins
  8. Short Break
    AI at Scale Stage
    5 mins
11:55 AM
  1. Health & Pharma Stage
    25 mins
    AI assistants are now embedded in the patient journey, from triage and intake to treatment coordination. This session explores real-world deployments that are improving patient experience, reducing de ...
  2. Finance Stage
    25 mins
    Explore the rise of agentic AI systems in financial workflows – and the governance challenges they create Define practical frameworks for assigning ownership, oversight, and escalation paths when AI a ...
  3. Headliners Stage
    25 mins
    As autonomous AI reshapes society, leaders face a critical responsibility to develop infrastructure that ensures both technological capability and responsible governance Discover how visionary executi ...
  4. Creative Industries Stage
    25 mins
    The future of creativity is here, where AI isn’t just a tool—it’s your co-creator! From sparking ideas to shaping campaigns for both people and machines, this session offers an insider's look at the n ...
  5. Data Excellence Stage
    25 mins
    As AI adoption accelerates, the demand for scalable, sustainable architecture is pushing organizations to rethink their approach. Instead of reinventing the wheel for every use case, leaders are shift ...
  6. Next Generation Stage
    25 mins
    Are we prepared for a world where every device can sense, think, and act? As sensors become smarter and AI moves to the edge, organizations are harnessing real-time data in ways never before possible. ...
  7. GenAI Stage
    25 mins
    Are today’s architectures ready for tomorrow’s GenAI challenges? When thousands of requests hit simultaneously, what breaks first—performance, budget, or both? Dive into architectural strategies like ...
  8. AI at Scale Stage
    25 mins
    Explore how a unified Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) platform fosters collaboration and aligns technology with organizational goals. Discuss the importance of an ERP system that evolves with your ...
12:05 PM
  1. Short Break
    Start-up & Investor Village
    5 mins
12:10 PM
  1. Start-up & Investor Village
    25 mins
    Understand how to balance risk and reward by diversifying investments across AI subfields (e.g., generative AI, robotics, healthcare AI). Learn strategies for identifying complementary start-ups that ...
12:20 PM
  1. Health & Pharma Stage Lunch Break
    Health & Pharma Stage
    60 mins
  2. Finance Stage Lunch Break
    Finance Stage
    60 mins
  3. Headliners Stage Lunch Break
    Headliners Stage
    60 mins
  4. Creative Stage Lunch Break
    Creative Industries Stage
    60 mins
  5. Data Excellence Stage Lunch Break
    Data Excellence Stage
    60 mins
  6. Next Generation Stage Lunch Break
    Next Generation Stage
    60 mins
  7. GenAI Stage Lunch Break
    GenAI Stage
    60 mins
  8. Masterclass Lunch Break
    60 mins
  9. Workshop Lunch Break
    60 mins
  10. AI at Scale Stage Lunch Break
    AI at Scale Stage
    60 mins
12:35 PM
  1. Startup & Investor Stage Lunch Break
    Start-up & Investor Village
    55 mins
1:20 PM
  1. 60 mins
    Book onto a AI Demo Tour, explore the Robotics & AI Playground or simply walkthrough the Expo to see what catches your eye. With all content halted, this is your chance to explore and spark conversati ...
2:00 PM
  1. 60 mins
    Deliver real-time, hyper-personalized experiences or fall behind. This workshop offers a focused, technical deep dive into building AI-powered personalization engines that adapt instantly to user beha ...
2:15 PM
  1. Start-up & Investor Village
    25 mins
    Discover why New York City stands as a global powerhouse for AI innovation, fuelled by its vibrant ecosystem and unmatched resources. Understand the challenges and benefits of launching in the city. G ...
2:20 PM
  1. Short Break
    Health & Pharma Stage
    5 mins
  2. Short Break
    Finance Stage
    5 mins
  3. Short Break
    Headliners Stage
    5 mins
  4. Short Break
    Creative Industries Stage
    5 mins
  5. Data Excellence Stage
    25 mins
    If synthetic data is the future, how do we protect its credibility? This discussion takes on the growing reliance on synthetic data across sectors and the complex questions it raises about trust, priv ...
  6. Short Break
    Next Generation Stage
    5 mins
  7. GenAI Stage
    40 mins
    Avoid vague AI responses by crafting clear, detailed prompts that lead to specific and actionable results. Ensure consistent performance with methods to test, refine, and optimize prompts for reliable ...
  8. 40 mins
    As AI systems grow in complexity and importance, safety engineering is essential. This masterclass delivers a focused, technical guide to building reliable, interpretable, and aligned AI systems capab ...
2:25 PM
  1. Health & Pharma Stage
    25 mins
    Behind the scenes, AI is helping hospitals run smarter, from staffing to logistics to resource allocation. Learn how automation and predictive analytics are driving cost savings, improving throughput, ...
  2. Finance Stage
    25 mins
    Discover how financial institutions are using LLMs to streamline document-heavy workflows across compliance, legal and operations Explore high-impact use cases Hear real-world insights on overcoming c ...
  3. Headliners Stage
    25 mins
    GenAI isn’t just a tool – it’s a catalyst for human-centered innovation across industries How Hexware helps enterprise move from isolated pilots to purpose-driven GenAI deployments that improve access ...
  4. Creative Industries Stage
    25 mins
    Step into a visually stunning world where AI enhances animation and visual effects, from real-time environments to stunning motion design, and get a behind-the-scenes look at the future of immersive s ...
  5. Next Generation Stage
    25 mins
    Embracing digital twins is fast becoming a competitive necessity, not just a technical advantage. As more industries connect real-world assets to their virtual counterparts, the payoff is clear with h ...
  6. AI at Scale Stage
    25 mins
    Discover the power of graph technology: Learn how Neo4j uncovers hidden patterns and relationships in data to solve complex challenges and enhance decision-making. Explore practical applications and A ...
2:45 PM
  1. Short Break
    Data Excellence Stage
    5 mins
  2. Start-up & Investor Village
    40 mins
    Learn how startups can manage cash flow and extend runway during downturns. Discover how VCs can identify resilient startups and provide strategic support. Explore collaborative strategies for navigat ...
2:50 PM
  1. Short Break
    Health & Pharma Stage
    5 mins
  2. Short Break
    Finance Stage
    5 mins
  3. Short Break
    Headliners Stage
    5 mins
  4. Short Break
    Creative Industries Stage
    5 mins
  5. Data Excellence Stage
    40 mins
    As enterprises explore ways to adapt foundation models to their domain-specific needs, the decision to fine-tune, prompt engineer, or fork an open-source model is far from straightforward. This sessio ...
  6. Short Break
    Next Generation Stage
    5 mins
  7. Short Break
    AI at Scale Stage
    5 mins
2:55 PM
  1. Health & Pharma Stage
    40 mins
    AI adoption in healthcare and pharma means crossing regulatory minefields with speed and care. This session brings together regulatory experts, security specialists, ethics advisors, and clinical oper ...
  2. Finance Stage
    40 mins
    Explore how financial institutions are modernising legacy systems to support scalable AI adoption Understand the challenges of navigating hybrid infrastructure and fragmented data environments Discuss ...
  3. Headliners Stage
    40 mins
    Defining agentic AI: what it means for the enterprise beyond automation How CTOs are approaching the rise of self-directed AI in real-world environments Specific enterprise use cases where self-direct ...
  4. Creative Industries Stage
    40 mins
    AI transforms content creation, but human creativity remains central to storytelling. Let's explore how directors, writers, and creators can lead with vision while managing AI's legal and ethical chal ...
  5. Next Generation Stage
    40 mins
    What does it take to turn cutting-edge AI research into enterprise-ready solutions? In this session, R&D leaders and innovation heads walk through the journey from initial breakthroughs to real-world ...
  6. AI at Scale Stage
    40 mins
    Join technology leaders and business strategists as they tackle the enterprise-critical divide between strategic leaders and technical teams'where differing languages, priorities, and success metrics ...
3:00 PM
  1. Short Break
    GenAI Stage
    5 mins
  2. 40 mins
    Industrial sectors are experiencing a pivotal shift as AI technology transitions from traditional centralized analytics to sophisticated, real-time edge deployment. This masterclass delves into the te ...
3:05 PM
  1. GenAI Stage
    40 mins
    Uncover the real-world consequences of AI hallucinations—eroded trust, damaged client relationships, and stalled business growth. Learn strategies to ensure AI outputs are accurate and reliable while ...
3:30 PM
  1. Short Break
    Data Excellence Stage
    5 mins
  2. Start-up & Investor Village
    40 mins
    Uncover the cutting-edge technologies and industries set to lead AI-driven transformation in the months ahead. Explore how start-ups and investors anticipate market needs, identifying areas for innova ...
3:35 PM
  1. Short Break
    Health & Pharma Stage
    5 mins
  2. Short Break
    Finance Stage
    5 mins
  3. Short Break
    Headliners Stage
    5 mins
  4. Short Break
    Creative Industries Stage
    5 mins
  5. Data Excellence Stage
    25 mins
    Data leaders face mounting pressure to deploy trustworthy and transparent AI systems that meet regulatory standards while supporting innovation. As models grow more complex and opaque, the need for in ...
  6. Short Break
    Next Generation Stage
    5 mins
  7. Short Break
    AI at Scale Stage
    5 mins
3:40 PM
  1. Health & Pharma Stage
    25 mins
    Generative AI is transforming biotech investments by predicting trial outcomes, measuring market share, and identifying potential partners for in-licensing or out-licensing This session explores how G ...
  2. Finance Stage
    25 mins
    Showcase use cases of how agent-based GenAI systems can transform financial operational processes that are currently manual, costly, and difficult to scale. Share strategies for deploying agentic AI s ...
  3. Headliners Stage
    25 mins
    Explore how New York city is putting its AI Action Plan into motion – setting a national example for public-sector AI regulation, safety and transparency Go behind the scenes of how NYC is turning AI ...
  4. Creative Industries Stage
    25 mins
    Explore collaborating with AI while still expressing your unique voice by finding simple ways to generate ideas, overcome obstacles, earn recognition, and finish feeling accomplished and happy! Whip u ...
  5. Next Generation Stage
    25 mins
    AI doesn't need to be complex or reserved for PhDs and advanced research labs. In companies with legacy systems and limited AI resources, simple, targeted solutions often have the most impact. Tools l ...
  6. AI at Scale Stage
    25 mins
    Explore how human-centered design principles can revolutionize AI development, ensuring solutions that prioritize user needs and deliver meaningful impact over mere technological innovation. Learn how ...
3:45 PM
  1. Short Break
    GenAI Stage
    5 mins
3:50 PM
  1. GenAI Stage
    25 mins
    RAG systems bring new challenges in data security and compliance. Dive into best practices for securing sensitive data—leveraging RBAC, encryption, audits, and more to fortify your systems. Can innova ...
4:00 PM
  1. Short Break
    Data Excellence Stage
    5 mins
4:05 PM
  1. Short Break
    Health & Pharma Stage
    5 mins
  2. Short Break
    Finance Stage
    5 mins
  3. Short Break
    Headliners Stage
    5 mins
  4. Short Break
    Creative Industries Stage
    5 mins
  5. Data Excellence Stage
    25 mins
    Today, organizations across every industry are rethinking data as a strategic asset, driving innovation, creating new value, and opening up opportunities for revenue generation. This session breaks do ...
  6. Short Break
    Next Generation Stage
    5 mins
  7. Short Break
    AI at Scale Stage
    5 mins
4:10 PM
  1. Health & Pharma Stage
    25 mins
    Explore how AI-enabled devices are becoming essential components of modern healthcare, from operating rooms to home monitoring systems. This session explores how intelligent devices are delivering rea ...
  2. Finance Stage
    25 mins
    Building end-to-end pipelines for compliance, reporting, advisory Implement AI solutions that eliminate repetitive, low-value tasks while augmenting human capabilities for complex decision-making and ...
  3. Headliners Stage
    25 mins
    Examples of building end-to-end LLM pipelines with embedded evaluation, safety and compliance checks Best practices for fine-tuning foundation models How to deploy LLMs responsibility that ensure trac ...
  4. Creative Industries Stage
    25 mins
    Imagine a lively conversation between a game designer and a narrative AI researcher, discussing whether machines can truly understand the feelings, culture, and nuances in storytelling, and exploring ...
  5. Next Generation Stage
    25 mins
    The prompt is the engine, but the interface is the experience. Bridging prompt engineering with UX is the next frontier in GenAI design. We'll explore how UI elements, user flows, and prompt logic nee ...
  6. AI at Scale Stage
    25 mins
    Learn proven frameworks to clean and govern enterprise data'creating quality foundations essential for scalable AI deployment. See how adaptive data ecosystems power AI-driven innovation across organi ...
4:15 PM
  1. Short Break
    GenAI Stage
    5 mins
  2. Start-up & Investor Village
    25 mins
    Learn how small but mighty start-ups are using AI to challenge industry giants and rewrite the rules of competition. Explore niche specialization and open-source tools for smarter innovation. Be inspi ...
4:20 PM
  1. GenAI Stage
    40 mins
    What if AI systems could think, create, and innovate alongside humans? Generative AI-powered autonomous agents are making this a reality, transforming how enterprises solve problems, fuel creativity, ...
4:30 PM
  1. Short Break
    Data Excellence Stage
    5 mins
4:35 PM
  1. Short Break
    Health & Pharma Stage
    5 mins
  2. Short Break
    Finance Stage
    5 mins
  3. Short Break
    Headliners Stage
    5 mins
  4. Short Break
    Creative Industries Stage
    5 mins
  5. Data Excellence Stage
    25 mins
    Bigger isn't always better. As enterprises look to move faster while reducing complexity, compact and efficient models are emerging as powerful alternatives to heavyweight architectures. With advantag ...
  6. Short Break
    Next Generation Stage
    5 mins
  7. Short Break
    AI at Scale Stage
    5 mins
4:40 PM
  1. Health & Pharma Stage
    40 mins
    Learn how automation is freeing clinicians from routine tasks, giving them more time to connect with patients. Hear from healthcare leaders and technologists designing AI to support, not replace, the ...
  2. Finance Stage
    5 mins
    Explore how generative AI and small models are powering personalizing banking, investing and advisory services Move beyond basic recommendation engines toward AI that adapts to user intent, financial ...
  3. Headliners Stage
    40 mins
    As AI systems become more capability of not just supporting but making decisions, where should we draw the line? Should AI act as a trusted advisor – or be empowered to take autonomous action in high- ...
  4. Creative Industries Stage
    40 mins
    Is AI just a tool or the next creative genius? In this lively, debate-style session, leading experts from VFX, gaming, and media go head-to-head on who’s really steering the future of storytelling: th ...
  5. Next Generation Stage
    40 mins
    What do today's edge cases, R&D initiatives, and early-stage deployments reveal about the future of AI? This session brings together leaders from innovation labs, enterprise AI teams, and emerging tec ...
  6. AI at Scale Stage
    40 mins
    Join this panel to evaluate competing AI implementation strategies: rapid integration of pre-built solutions versus methodical development of custom models. Compare enterprise case studies where speed ...
8:55 AM
  1. Headliners Stage
    25 mins
    A behind-the-scenes look at how Yahoo is building an “always-on” AI layer inside the inbox How ambient AI understands user context, daily tasks and intent – without overwhelming the experience The hum ...
9:20 AM
  1. Headliners Stage
    25 mins
    Explore how GenAI is reshaping the entire customer experience lifecycle, from first touch to loyalty Hear examples of AI-powered agents, content generation, and decision support Discuss the practical ...
9:45 AM
  1. Headliners Stage
    25 mins
    Discover where agents have been deployed across operations, support, finance, compliance and internal tooling Lessons on what didn’t work and how to recover Framework for assessing when to scale an AI ...
10:00 AM
  1. Health & Pharma Stage
    5 mins
  2. Data Excellence Stage
    5 mins
  3. GenAI Stage
    5 mins
  4. Start-up & Investor Village
    10 mins
    Today, we proudly showcase the innovative spirit of 20 dynamic start-ups in our exciting Start-up Pitching Competition. Join us as these aspiring entrepreneurs take the stage to present their groundbr ...
  5. 60 mins
    Deliver real-time, hyper-personalized experiences or fall behind. This workshop offers a focused, technical deep dive into building AI-powered personalization engines that adapt instantly to user beha ...
  6. AI at Scale Stage
    5 mins
  7. 40 mins
    As eCommerce and fashion retail evolve, intelligent systems are transforming how inventory is managed, sourced, and fulfilled. This masterclass explores the technical foundations of building AI-powere ...
10:05 AM
  1. Health & Pharma Stage
    25 mins
    Discover how AI is transforming every aspect of clinical trials, from participant recruitment to regulatory submission. See how leading research teams use AI to optimize study protocols, predict dropo ...
  2. Finance Stage
    25 mins
    As financial institutions begin experimenting with autonomous agents, new questions emerge around trust, oversight and control This session explores the delicate balance between automation and account ...
  3. Creative Industries Stage
    25 mins
    Cutting-edge technologies are transforming sound creation and experience, from emotion-aware music to synthetic voices and sonic branding. While these innovations enhance creative and branding capabil ...
  4. Data Excellence Stage
    25 mins
    AI does its best work when people know how to interpret its results. This session shares practical ways to translate model predictions into everyday language, using clear visuals and relatable example ...
  5. Next Generation Stage
    25 mins
    Can LLMs collaborate in research, not just code generation? Science is being reshaped by AI that reads, hypothesizes, and iterates. Explore examples from research labs using GenAI in experimental desi ...
  6. GenAI Stage
    25 mins
    Learn how to bring teams together by focusing on what matters most to users, ensuring alignment across product, tech, and operations. Discover how to translate a human-centered vision into a phased, p ...
  7. AI at Scale Stage
    25 mins
    Does regulation hold AI innovation back or push it forward? Examine real enterprise cases where compliance requirements became either costly barriers or strategic advantages. Should your organization ...
10:10 AM
  1. Headliners Stage
    25 mins
    Discover how AI is reshaping the future of commercial real estate - from building operations to investment strategies Gain insights from senior leaders in commercial real estate as they share their vi ...
  2. Start-up & Investor Village
    5 mins
10:15 AM
  1. Start-up & Investor Village
    29 mins
    Hear from five AI start-ups in round one as they demonstrate their market validation, segmentation strategy, uniqueness, and creativity. Explore their development roadmap, go-to-market strategy, and c ...
10:30 AM
  1. Short Break
    Health & Pharma Stage
    5 mins
  2. Finance Stage
    25 mins
    Learn how financial institutions are moving AI agents from pilot to enterprise-wide deployment Explore key challenges such as model selection, governance, privacy and integration Hear real-world lesso ...
  3. Short Break
    Creative Industries Stage
    5 mins
  4. Data Excellence Stage
    25 mins
    Clean, usable data is core to AI success but getting there requires a design-thinking approach to labeling, annotation, and human feedback. Listen in as experts discuss how to embed UX thinking into d ...
  5. Short Break
    Next Generation Stage
    5 mins
  6. Short Break
    GenAI Stage
    5 mins
  7. Short Break
    AI at Scale Stage
    5 mins
10:35 AM
  1. Health & Pharma Stage
    25 mins
    As AI adoption grows, so does the urgency to protect patient privacy and prevent algorithmic harm. This session explores practical frameworks for bias mitigation, consent management, and responsible d ...
  2. Headliners Stage
    25 mins
    Hear how enterprises are building AI systems that are not just powerful, but safe, auditable, and regulation-ready Get a first-hand look at the tools that make AI explainable, trackable and resilient ...
  3. Creative Industries Stage
    25 mins
    Explore how AI is revolutionizing beauty through personalized skincare routines, virtual try-ons, and identity-driven aesthetics, as this session dives into the intersection of self-expression, wellne ...
  4. Next Generation Stage
    25 mins
    Is centralized AI already outdated? With compute moving closer to the user, edge AI is enabling new possibilities in speed, privacy, and autonomy. This session explores deployment at the edge for pred ...
  5. GenAI Stage
    25 mins
    Examine existing frameworks that apply to both new and established GenAI programs, focusing on quantifiable metrics like time-to-value, cost reduction, and quality improvements across different implem ...
  6. AI at Scale Stage
    25 mins
    Explore frameworks that prioritize flexibility, modularity, and continuous evolution. Dive into the concept of AI systems that don't just respond to change but actively shape the future through autono ...
10:44 AM
  1. Setup Time
    Start-up & Investor Village
    5 mins
10:49 AM
  1. Start-up & Investor Village
    5 mins
10:54 AM
  1. Start-up & Investor Village
    29 mins
    Hear from five AI start-ups in round two as they demonstrate their market validation, segmentation strategy, uniqueness, and creativity. Explore their development roadmap, go-to-market strategy, and c ...
10:55 AM
  1. Finance Stage Morning Break
    Finance Stage
    25 mins
  2. Data Excellence Stage Morning Break
    Data Excellence Stage
    20 mins
11:00 AM
  1. Health Stage Morning Break
    Health & Pharma Stage
    25 mins
  2. Headliners Stage Morning Break
    Headliners Stage
    25 mins
  3. Creative Stage Morning Break
    Creative Industries Stage
    25 mins
  4. Next Generation Stage Morning Break
    Next Generation Stage
    25 mins
  5. GenAI Stage Morning Break
    GenAI Stage
    25 mins
  6. 40 mins
    Enterprise-scale AI adoption requires moving beyond isolated automation to orchestrated agent ecosystems—an essential strategic shift. This masterclass shows how to design and deploy autonomous multi- ...
  7. 60 mins
    AI systems that mimic human perception do not depend on a single sense. Similarly, your systems should integrate multiple modalities such as vision, language, and sensor data. This workshop focuses on ...
  8. AI at Scale Stage Morning Break
    AI at Scale Stage
    25 mins
11:15 AM
  1. Data Excellence Stage
    40 mins
    Building and scaling AI models is only half the battle but operationalizing them securely, efficiently, and at scale presents the real challenge. Hear how seasoned practitioners tackle modern MLOps pr ...
11:20 AM
  1. Finance Stage
    40 mins
    AI adoption is transforming both private-sector operations and regulatory oversight As financial ecosystems evolve and new risks emerge, AI will continue to be a powerful tool to enhance governance an ...
11:25 AM
  1. Health & Pharma Stage
    25 mins
    In this session, Sven Gierlinger Chief Experience Officer at Northwell Health, New York’s largest health system, will share how technology like artificial intelligence can improve the experiences of b ...
  2. Headliners Stage
    25 mins
    Discover how Paramount is navigating rapid transformations in the global entertainment landscape Explore strategies for building a resilient technology foundation to adapt to evolving audience demands ...
  3. Creative Industries Stage
    25 mins
    Enter a stylish new era of fashion as we explore how generative AI helps revolutionize content, personalization, and inclusivity. From localized images to AI-generated visuals, this session shows AI t ...
  4. Next Generation Stage
    25 mins
    Can quantum computing actually accelerate AI or is it still theoretical? This discussion tackles the state of hybrid quantum-classical architectures and when to expect real-world performance boosts. D ...
  5. GenAI Stage
    25 mins
    Understand the unique strengths of agentic AI (task-focused and rule-based) and generative AI (creative and adaptive). Explore real-world applications where agentic AI drives efficiency and generative ...
  6. AI at Scale Stage
    25 mins
    Explore how adversaries are weaponizing AI to create more sophisticated cyberattacks and uncover strategies CISOs can use to stay ahead in this escalating arms race. Dive into AI-driven security syste ...
11:28 AM
  1. Start-up & Investor Village
    5 mins
11:33 AM
  1. Start-up & Investor Village
    29 mins
    Hear from five AI start-ups in round two as they demonstrate their market validation, segmentation strategy, uniqueness, and creativity. Explore their development roadmap, go-to-market strategy, and c ...
11:50 AM
  1. Short Break
    Health & Pharma Stage
    5 mins
  2. Short Break
    Creative Industries Stage
    5 mins
  3. Short Break
    Next Generation Stage
    5 mins
  4. Short Break
    GenAI Stage
    5 mins
  5. Short Break
    AI at Scale Stage
    5 mins
  6. Short Break
    Headliners Stage
    5 mins
11:55 AM
  1. Health & Pharma Stage
    25 mins
    Learn how organizations successfully transition from experimental AI projects to comprehensive enterprise transformation. This session provides a blueprint for resource allocation, securing stakeholde ...
  2. Headliners Stage
    25 mins
    Explore how leading organizations achieve superior ROI by designing AI experiences that prioritize human needs while delivering measurable business outcomes Discover implementation frameworks that bal ...
  3. Creative Industries Stage
    25 mins
    Natural language prompts are emerging as a new programming paradigm for creative content, enabling cinematic visuals, immersive audio, and interactive experiences. The text discusses how prompt engine ...
  4. Data Excellence Stage
    25 mins
    Most AI failures can be traced back to unclear context. So how can organizations build smarter pipelines with semantic traceability? This session details how one platform operationalizes metadata, ena ...
  5. Next Generation Stage
    25 mins
    As enterprise adoption matures, the bar for platforms is rising. It's no longer just about features it's about trust, adaptability, and measurable value. This keynote explores how leading platforms ar ...
  6. GenAI Stage
    25 mins
    Discuss practical methods for testing AI reliability under high-pressure scenarios. Explore the consequences of generative AI producing biased outputs or irrelevant content in high-stakes scenarios. M ...
  7. AI at Scale Stage
    25 mins
    Explore how MLOps can transcend technical operations to scale human collaboration, creativity, and adaptability, becoming the central nervous system of business strategy. To what extent can MLOps enab ...
12:00 PM
  1. Finance Stage
    25 mins
    Discover how the technical trust layer serves as the critical foundation enabling truly autonomous financial agents to operate within regulatory boundaries Explore the integrated governance architectu ...
12:02 PM
  1. Start-up & Investor Pitching Competition Lunch Break
    Start-up & Investor Village
    68 mins
12:20 PM
  1. Health Stage Lunch Break
    Health & Pharma Stage
    60 mins
  2. Headliners Stage Lunch Break
    Headliners Stage
    60 mins
  3. Creative Stage Lunch Break
    Creative Industries Stage
    60 mins
  4. Data Excellence Stage Lunch Break
    Data Excellence Stage
    60 mins
  5. Next Generation Stage Lunch Break
    Next Generation Stage
    60 mins
  6. GenAI Stage
    25 mins
  7. Workshop Lunch Break
    60 mins
  8. AI at Scale Stage Lunch Break
    AI at Scale Stage
    60 mins
12:25 PM
  1. Finance Stage Lunch Break
    Finance Stage
    60 mins
12:45 PM
  1. GenAI Stage Lunch Break
    GenAI Stage
    60 mins
1:10 PM
  1. Start-up & Investor Village
    5 mins
1:15 PM
  1. Start-up & Investor Village
    29 mins
    Hear from five AI start-ups in round two as they demonstrate their market validation, segmentation strategy, uniqueness, and creativity. Explore their development roadmap, go-to-market strategy, and c ...
1:20 PM
  1. Health & Pharma Stage
    25 mins
  2. Headliners Stage
    40 mins
    As AI systems grow more autonomous and context-aware, the nature of human-machine teaming is shifting from support roles to shared decision-making and initiative This panel explores how organizations ...
  3. Creative Industries Stage
    25 mins
    I am testing this.
  4. Data Excellence Stage
    25 mins
  5. Next Generation Stage
    25 mins
  6. AI at Scale Stage
    -695 mins
1:25 PM
  1. Finance Stage
    25 mins
1:44 PM
  1. Start-up & Investor Village
    20 mins
1:45 PM
  1. Short Break
    Health & Pharma Stage
    5 mins
  2. Short Break
    Creative Industries Stage
    5 mins
  3. Data Excellence Stage
    40 mins
    As data infrastructures stretch across cloud, on-prem, and edge environments, AI workloads demand a fresh architectural remix. Listen in on how how leading organizations are rethinking storage, comput ...
  4. Short Break
    Next Generation Stage
    5 mins
  5. GenAI Stage
    40 mins
    Develop actionable strategies for documenting success stories, challenges, and lessons learned from initial GenAI implementations. Explore the perfect blend of structured training, organic peer learni ...
  6. Short Break
    AI at Scale Stage
    5 mins
1:50 PM
  1. Health & Pharma Stage
    40 mins
    Gain insights into how AI is revolutionizing drug discovery and paving the way for groundbreaking treatments. Explore how generative models and predictive tools are identifying targets, designing mole ...
  2. Short Break
    Finance Stage
    5 mins
  3. Creative Industries Stage
    40 mins
    Discover how today’s creators leverage AI as their top assistant—earning more, amplifying their impact, and building standout brands. Prepare for some transformative insights! Turn AI into income – Fr ...
  4. Next Generation Stage
    40 mins
    Are we moving from clicking buttons to delegating tasks? Agentic systems may soon replace apps altogether. Hear how teams are shifting from static interfaces to dynamic agents, systems that interpret ...
  5. AI at Scale Stage
    40 mins
    Why do so many leaders, including governance and legal teams, hesitate to back AI initiatives'and how can this mindset be changed? Expose the disconnect between AI teams, decision-makers, and regulato ...
1:55 PM
  1. Finance Stage
    40 mins
    Hear practical deployment insights from financial institutions implementing GenAI across research, advisory, operations, and compliance Learn where GenAI has delivered measurable impact – an where exp ...
2:00 PM
  1. Short Break
    Headliners Stage
    5 mins
  2. 40 mins
    AI is transforming financial services—but trust, transparency, and auditability remain critical barriers to adoption. This masterclass explores how Agentic AI can be deployed in high-stakes financial ...
  3. 60 mins
    Quantum computing is a transformative technology set to revolutionize AI performance. This technical workshop provides in-depth exploration of quantum and machine learning integration, equipping you w ...
2:04 PM
  1. Start-up & Investor Village
    10 mins
2:05 PM
  1. Headliners Stage
    10 mins
    A fast-paced showcase of how intelligent robots are moving out of labs and into real-world spaces Featuring a live demo or short video of a robot performing a real task Highlight breakthroughs in perc ...
2:14 PM
  1. Start-up & Investor Village
    23 mins
    Meet the final 4 start-ups with the most compelling pitches and highest potential. Each start-up will have 5 minutes to answer questions from our esteemed Judges. Stay tuned as the judges deliberate a ...
2:15 PM
  1. Short Break
    Headliners Stage
    5 mins
2:20 PM
  1. Headliners Stage
    25 mins
    First-hand insights from organizations navigating the complexities of GenAI and autonomous systems, focusing on embedding governance and safety guardrails to ensure data reliability and trustworthines ...
2:25 PM
  1. Short Break
    Data Excellence Stage
    10 mins
  2. Short Break
    GenAI Stage
    5 mins
2:30 PM
  1. Short Break
    Health & Pharma Stage
    5 mins
  2. Short Break
    Creative Industries Stage
    5 mins
  3. Short Break
    Next Generation Stage
    5 mins
  4. GenAI Stage
    25 mins
    Discover how inference scaling enhances reasoning capabilities, reduces errors, and drives better decision-making across industries. Learn how to design scalable systems that optimize computational re ...
  5. Short Break
    AI at Scale Stage
    5 mins
2:35 PM
  1. Health & Pharma Stage
    25 mins
    Documentation, billing, and administrative load are breaking the backs of healthcare workers, AI is stepping in to help. See how automation tools are improving efficiency without sacrificing accuracy ...
  2. Short Break
    Finance Stage
    5 mins
  3. Creative Industries Stage
    25 mins
    Illuminate how Gen AI infuses the world of theatre with dramatic excitement by introducing new possibilities, new ideas, and new questions into the world of theater and live performance. What can you ...
  4. Data Excellence Stage
    25 mins
    With AI now powering critical enterprise functions, ensuring model reliability, accountability, and rapid incident response has become a top priority for data leaders. This presentation explores the u ...
  5. Next Generation Stage
    25 mins
    Can your business thrive in a world where intelligence moves at the speed of connection? The convergence of 5G, IoT, and AI is redefining what's possible in real-time analytics, automation, and connec ...
  6. AI at Scale Stage
    25 mins
    Join this thought-provoking discussion to dive into the critical question: Can AI truly pay for itself, and how long will it take? See whether AI's upfront costs outweigh its long-term benefits and sa ...
2:37 PM
  1. Judge’s Deliberation
    Start-up & Investor Village
    10 mins
2:40 PM
  1. Finance Stage
    25 mins
    Hybrid cloud strategies and containerized environments Balancing legacy systems with future-ready AI stacks Vendor management and security risks
2:45 PM
  1. Headliners Stage Afternoon Break
    Headliners Stage
    15 mins
2:47 PM
  1. Start-up & Investor Village
    13 mins
2:55 PM
  1. Short Break
    GenAI Stage
    5 mins
3:00 PM
  1. Health Stage Afternoon Break
    Health & Pharma Stage
    5 mins
  2. Headliners Stage
    40 mins
    Discover how AI is turning buildings into intelligent ecosystems – responsive, personalized, and purpose-built for how we live, work and shop today Explore next-gen tools that optimize both operations ...
  3. Short Break
    Creative Industries Stage
    5 mins
  4. Short Break
    Data Excellence Stage
    5 mins
  5. Short Break
    Next Generation Stage
    5 mins
  6. GenAI Stage
    40 mins
    Explore techniques to transform off-the-shelf AI models into tailored business tools using Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG), from Naive RAG to advanced Corrective, Graph, and Hybrid architectures. ...
  7. Start-up & Investor Village
    10 mins
  8. 40 mins
    As regulations grow complex and data volumes rise, legal and compliance teams use advanced AI to improve contract analysis, regulatory monitoring, and risk detection. This masterclass explores designi ...
  9. AI at Scale Stage
    25 mins
    Identify the essential abilities needed to thrive in AI-augmented teams, from adaptability to tech fluency. Learn how HR has reshaped hiring strategies and redefining entry-level roles to align with A ...
3:05 PM
  1. Health & Pharma Stage
    40 mins
    AI is empowering patients with neurodegenerative conditions to reconnect with the world through advanced brain-computer interfaces (BCIs). These high-data-rate systems decode brain signals to enable c ...
  2. Short Break
    Finance Stage
    5 mins
  3. Creative Industries Stage
    40 mins
    Determine how AI is transforming creative influence, cultural trends, and digital authenticity by exploring how algorithms shape what we see, wear, and share across fashion, music, and visual arts, re ...
  4. Data Excellence Stage
    25 mins
    AI innovation is fast, but compliance, governance, and policy frameworks often lag behind, leading to misalignment and risk. Hear insights and various perspectives ranging from legal, technical, and o ...
  5. Next Generation Stage
    25 mins
    When disaster strikes, be it environmental, political, or cyber, speed is everything. Can AI be trusted to cut through the noise and activate response? This session covers real-world deployments in cr ...
3:10 PM
  1. Finance Stage
    25 mins
    Discuss how financial institutions are leveraging small models alongside large-scale LLMs to deliver fast, secure, and relevant customer experiences. Highlight the use of model distillation and fine-t ...
3:25 PM
  1. Short Break
    AI at Scale Stage
    5 mins
3:30 PM
  1. Data Excellence Stage
    5 mins
  2. AI at Scale Stage
    40 mins
    Analyze successful and unsuccessful AI use cases from 2024-2025 to guide smarter decisions for 2026. Prioritize AI for new product development, customer service enhancements, and task automation to ma ...
3:40 PM
  1. Short Break
    Headliners Stage
    5 mins
3:45 PM
  1. Headliners Stage
    25 mins
    Join the standout winners of this year's AIconics Awards as they share how they're driving meaningful change with AI. From the breakthrough applications to scalable deployments, these innovators will ...
4:10 PM
  1. Short Break
    Headliners Stage
    5 mins
  2. AI at Scale Stage
    10 mins
4:15 PM
  1. Headliners Stage
    40 mins
    A high-level reflection on the most powerful insights, discussions, and case studies shared across both days Panellists will identify key inflection points: what’s changing faster than expected? What ...

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