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Women Leading the AI Evolution

Welcome Keynote

Dr. Renee Richardson Gosline

Dr. Renée Richardson Gosline is a Research Scientist and Senior Lecturer at the MIT Sloan School of Management, and head of the Human-First AI group at MIT's Initiative on The Digital Economy. She is an expert on the intersection between behavioral science and technology, and the implications of AI for cognitive bias in human decision-making.

Renée has been named a Digital Fellow at Stanford’s Digital Economy Lab, an honoree on the Thinkers50 Radar List of thinkers who are “putting a dent in the universe,” one of the World’s Top 40 Professors under 40 by Poets and Quants, a 2024 NSBE (National Society of Black Engineers) Inspire STEM honoree, and recognized in 2024 by Inc. Magazine as “one of the brightest minds in AI.” She is a leading thinker on how AI affects human judgment and the interplay of human and AI bias.

The New Way to Work: Lead It. Live It. Scale It.

LUNCH INTERACTIVE TALK

Dominique Rose Van-Winther, Chief AI Evangelist at Final Upgrade

The New Way to Work: Lead It. Live It. Scale It.

AI transformation doesn’t scale by memo… it scales by demonstration. We’ve all seen the CEO declarations: Shopify’s tough-love “get on board” versus Duolingo’s warm, empathetic rally cry. But no memo, no matter how well-crafted, drives change like a leader who lives the new way of working. In this live, high-impact session, Dominique shows how women leading AI can inspire true org-wide adoption, by showing what’s possible, not just saying it. And here’s the truth: even if you don’t feel “tech-savvy,” women are uniquely built for this moment. Influence is our superpower and the future will be won by those who make transformation impossible to ignore. Hear about where others are finding success in driving that influence and leading their companies, teams and themselves into the future.

Breaking Bias: Women Shaping AI Ethics

Moderator:

  • Dinah Williams, Founder & CEO Avenir Network

Panelists:

  • Dr. Shaundra "Shani B" Daily, Cue Family Professor of the Practice in Electrical and Computer Engineering at Duke University

  • Melissa Stires, Chief Global Growth Officer at Mia AI, and CEO of the Fundamental Wellbeing Foundation

  • Debra Aho Williamson, Founder and Chief Analyst of Sonata Insights

AI and Representation: Ensuring Women's Voices in Digital Media

Moderator:

  • Alexandra Salomon, EVP Global Strategic Partnerships, IAA

Panelists:

  • Anna Grodecka-Grad, SVP, Global Client Services, StackAdapt

  • Danielle Betras, VP, Partnerships and Portfolio Development, NYT

  • Liat Barer, CPO, Odeeo

Inclusive AI Design: Why Women's Voices are Crucial

Explores how gender diversity in AI development creates more equitable and effective technology for all users. This essential panel examines the consequences of underrepresenting women's perspectives in AI systems, from biased algorithms to products that fail to address diverse needs. By highlighting women's contributions and outlining practical strategies for inclusion, this discussion offers a pathway toward AI technologies that genuinely serve and represent our entire society.

Moderator:

  • Debbie Ellison, CEO EMEA Croud

Panelists:

  • Paige Bilins, SVP, Product Management, Magnite

  • Lisa Smith, Partner, Marketing Emerging Technologies, Deloitte Digital UK

  • Jacqueline de Gernier, Executive Vice President, GWI

  • Jill Smith, CEO, Iris Americas

Women Entrepreneurs Driving AI Startups

Meet the visionary women transforming the AI ecosystem from the ground up. This dynamic panel showcases founders and executives who aren't just participating in the AI revolution—they're leading it, bringing fresh perspectives and diverse approaches to one of today's most influential technologies.

Moderator:

  • Elliott Brown, Chief Growth Officer, 19 York

Panelists:

  • Carolyn Pitt, Esq, Founder and CEO Productions.com

  • Verena Papik, CEO & Founder, Talkalytics

  • Carolyn Murphy, GM Americas, Springboards

  • Purva Gupta, Co-founder and CEO, Lily AI