Premium Stages

If accelerating your business success with AI is a priority, then accessing our premium stages at The AI Summit New York is essential.

The premium stage sessions are where the industry’s top minds and innovators will share cutting-edge insights and strategies, designed to equip you with the tools needed to drive AI impact in your business. From navigating enterprise AI scaling and infrastructure optimization, to harnessing the power of generative AI, every session is packed with actionable guidance.

Exclusively available to VIP All Access and Delegate pass holders.

AI at Scale Stage

Dive into the future of enterprise AI at the AI at Scale Stage, a two-day journey into maximizing AI's potential at scale. Join industry leaders as they share insights on moving AI projects beyond the pilot phase, creating cohesive ecosystems, and driving real-world ROI. Sessions will cover critical topics like responsible AI governance, strategic scaling, and balancing innovation with regulation, equipping you with the insights to leverage AI for competitive advantage.

Featuring Speakers from:
AstraZeneca, Diageo, Mastercard, Upwork, Unilever, The New York Times, U.S. Chamber of Commerce.

Sessions Include:

Unleashing the Power of AI: Uncovering and Articulating – Strategies for integrating AI with business objectives and making informed investment decisions. Led by Anna Berg Asberg, VP R&D IT at AstraZeneca.
Moving from Experimentation to Scaled Implementation – Practical insights on moving from proof of concept to large-scale AI with Dr. Denise Turley, VP Corporate Systems at the U.S. Chamber of Commerce.
Real-World Scaling Strategies from Business Leaders – Industry experts from Mastercard, Diageo, and Upwork share successful scaling strategies for transformative AI. Featuring Fed Cohen Freue, Miguel Olarte, Andrew Rabinovich, and Devavrat Shah.

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Industries Stage

Dive into the transformative impact of AI across sectors at the Industries Stage, where real-world applications are revolutionizing efficiency, sustainability, personalized experiences, and innovation. This focused track unveils how AI is reshaping industries like Smart Cities, Life Sciences, Retail, and Media, addressing the unique challenges and ethical considerations for each. Attendees will gain insights on practical AI implementations, from modernizing infrastructure to driving responsible growth across verticals.

Featuring Speakers from:

Pfizer, LinkedIn, Cisco, Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Merck, Gilead Sciences, Northwell Health, Bank of America, Fox, and Mastercard.

Sessions Include:

Revolutionizing the Electric Grid: The Transformative Power of AI and Innovation – Discover how AI is reshaping energy management to optimize and modernize the electric grid, led by industry experts from National Grid.
Smart Cities: A Glimpse into the Future Powered by AI – Explore AI’s role in creating efficient and sustainable urban environments, with insights from Junfeng Jiao, Director at UT Austin/Texas Smart City.
Breaking New Ground: AI's Influence on Media Today and Beyond – Learn how AI is transforming the media landscape, from content creation to personalized experiences, led by Aimee Rinehart, Senior Product Manager AI Strategy at The Associated Press.

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Finance Stage

Explore how AI is revolutionizing the financial services sector at the Finance Stage, a deep dive into the strategic applications of AI in banking, investments, and beyond. This track unpacks the power of generative AI, digital security, and the ethical implications of AI-driven finance. Sessions address challenges like safeguarding data, streamlining workflows, and boosting resilience against new tech risks, with insights into responsible AI integration for growth and innovation across the industry.

Featuring Speakers from:

The World Bank, Wells Fargo, Capital One, Barclays, Vanguard, UBS, Fidelity Investments, BlackRock, PayPal, and Marsh McLennan.

Sessions Include:

Balancing Innovation with Responsibility – The World Bank's Vision – Gain insights into how the World Bank is strategically integrating AI to drive sustainable development, led by Amy Jean Doherty, CIO at The World Bank.
Unravelling Deepfake Technology in Finance – AI Risks and Security – A deep dive into the threats of deepfake attacks on financial institutions, presented by Benjamin Dynkin, Executive Director at Wells Fargo Cybersecurity.
Foundation First: The Role of Quality Data in AI's Future in Finance – A panel on the importance of data quality for AI in finance, featuring experts from Vanguard, LSEG, and Revolut.

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Next Generation Stage

Embark on the frontier of AI innovation at the Next Generation Stage, where industry leaders reveal the latest applications, prototypes, and infrastructure breakthroughs shaping AI’s future. This track showcases cutting-edge demos and technical presentations, exploring advanced language models, revolutionary AI hardware, and sustainable AI infrastructure strategies. Sessions dive into forward-thinking use cases that push the boundaries of what AI can achieve across industries.

Featuring Speakers from:

Airbnb, Vodafone, Coinbase, eBay, Digitas, MongoDB, JPMorgan, Lenovo, Boston Dynamics, and T-Mobile.

Sessions Include:

What's Next for Language Models? – An in-depth look at the evolution and future impact of language models, featuring insights from Louis Vainqueur, Head of Data Science & AI Lab, Digitas.
Chronon: Airbnb and Stripe's Open-Source Solution for Scaling Real-Time AI/ML Systems – A session revealing how these tech giants are pushing real-time AI to new limits, presented by Varant Zanoyan, Software Engineer, Airbnb.
Vision of Tomorrow: Exploring Next-Gen Infrastructure for Frontier AI – A dive into revolutionary AI hardware and software advancements, with perspectives from Dr. Lawrence Ampofo, Vodafone Intelligent Solutions (VOIS) and Davood Shamsi, JPMorgan.

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Practitioners Stage

Join the hands-on sessions at the Practitioners Stage, where AI experts from diverse industries share technical insights, methodologies, and actionable strategies for real-world application. Designed for practitioners by practitioners, this track covers best practices in data management, AI trust, ethical AI, and optimizing AI-driven workflows. With a focus on use cases and practical how-to guides, attendees will leave equipped to implement advanced AI solutions within their organizations.

Featuring Speakers from:

Walmart, CVS Health, PepsiCo, Gilead Sciences, Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Spotify, Lenovo, Square, and Novartis.

Sessions Include:

The AI Integration Chronicles: Confronting the Obstacles of Tomorrow – Gain strategies to overcome technical and organizational hurdles with insights from leaders at Walmart and CVS Health.
Data Streams and Dreams: Building the Backbone of AI – Explore architectural considerations and real-time data streaming in AI, with perspectives from experts at Walmart, PepsiCo, and SAS.
Ethics in AI: Ensuring Algorithmic Fairness and Transparency in Complex Systems – Discover case studies and best practices in ethical AI, featuring insights from leaders at the European Parliament and Scahill Law Group.

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The AI Accelerator Stage

Experience the journey from idea to impact at The AI Accelerator Stage, a Shark Tank-style platform dedicated to empowering AI start-ups. This two-day track features interactive mentoring sessions, hands-on workshops, and a high-stakes pitching competition where emerging AI ventures showcase their potential. From mastering the perfect pitch to navigating compliance and forging strategic partnerships, this stage offers invaluable insights for start-ups to accelerate their path to success.

Sessions Include:

The Perfect Pitch: Captivating Your Investors – Learn how to craft a compelling pitch that resonates with investors, featuring storytelling, key metrics, and VC insights.
Supercharging Growth for Strategic Corporate Partnerships – Discover strategies for creating meaningful corporate alliances to drive start-up growth.
Final Five Start-ups: The Final Pitching Round – Watch the top start-ups in action as they deliver their final pitches to industry judges.

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GenAI Stage

Explore the transformative potential of generative AI at the GenAI Stage, where the latest advancements in model architecture, data management, and application use cases come together. This track offers actionable insights for implementing GenAI across industries, from optimizing team workflows to scaling solutions for enterprise adoption. Dive into hands-on sessions and expert-led discussions to unlock the strategic impact of GenAI in your organization.

Featuring Speakers from:

Northwestern Mutual, BASF, SAS

Sessions Include:

Use Cases: GenAI Applications in Insurance – Led by Sushma Niwalkar, Senior Director of AI/GenAI Strategy at Northwestern Mutual
Quantifying Generative AI’s Impact: Lessons from the Enterprise Trenches – Presented by Bintu Alkassoum, Adoption Manager, GenAI at BASF
Using Generative AI to better understand B2B audiences: from Topic Modelling to Text Classifications – Featuring Lourens Walters and Luca Valer from IIRIS (Informa)

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