Exploring the transformative influence of artificial intelligence on modern business processes. This session delves into how AI-driven technologies optimize digital operations, streamline workflows, and enhance efficiency. This Vision Voice will share insights into real-world applications, best practices, and the strategic integration of AI, empowering organizations to unlock new levels of productivity and innovation in the digital landscape.
The Future of Data & AI
Data & AI Think Tank
Visionaries
Laksh Vaswani
Managing Director | Global Head – Tier-One Financial Institutions Risk, Operations & Regulatory Strategy
Wyman Advisory
Smruthi Mukund
AI, ML Director
JP Morgan Chase
Mani Soundararajan
Chief Architect /Head of Technology - Data AI/ML
Sephora
About Me
Richa Singh
Director & Head of Data AI
Lexington Partners
Pinar Kucukyilmaz
Director, Continuous Improvement
FreshDirect
Shailesh Shrivastava
Head - BI & Reporting
Bayer Pharmaceuticals
Namrata Shah
Managing Director - Global Head of Engineering - Investment Technology
Nuveen
Shashi Kumar
Head of Data Engineering & Analytics
Hearst
Louis Celiberti
MD of Application Development (CTO)
Guggenheim Securities
Solomon Zilberman
VP
HC2 Broadcasting
Nathaniel W. Polky
VP, IT
Sugar Mountain
Lovedeep Saini
CAO
Conner Strong & Buckelew
Ash Dhupar
CDAO
Analog Devices
Kiran Bhujle
MD, Global Head of Cyber
SVAM International
Nawaz Alli
Director, Technology (CIO)
Wafra
Viktoriya Smith
SVP
Citi
Katie Kirts
Global Director, Technology
New York Life Investments
Prathibha Prabakaran
Senior Director of Enterprise Data & Intelligence Architecture/Strategy
Amtrak
You Zhou
Director of Data Engineering
WeWork
Otakar Hubschmann
CAIO
Transatlantic Reinsurance
Mona Soni
CTO
Sostibl
Patrick Johnson
Director, Executive Relations
Gtm Capital
About Me
Nithya Nareshkumar
President & Co-Founder
DataBahn
About Me
Ankur Shah
CEO
Straiker
About Me
Kel Zou
CEO
AI4Purpose Inc.
About Me
Kapil Chhabra
CPO and Co-Founder
WisdomAI
About Me
Arup Nanda
Former Head of Data & AI
JP Morgan Chase
Patrick Simonnet
Managing Director, Chief Audit Executive
Bank of China USA
EVENT DETAILS
June 17, 2025
Agenda
8:30 AM-9:00 AM
Registration
9:00 AM-9:30 AM
Morning Networking
9:30 AM-9:40 AM
Opening Remarks
9:35 AM-10:20 AM
Panel
The Role of AI in Enhancing Digital Innovations and Operations
Panelists
Chair
Mona Soni
CTO
Sostibl
Speaker
Ash Dhupar
CDAO
Analog Devices
Speaker
Laksh Vaswani
Managing Director | Global Head – Tier-One Financial Institutions Risk, Operations & Regulatory Strategy
Wyman Advisory
Speaker
Kel Zou
CEO
AI4Purpose Inc.
Speaker
Richa Singh
Director & Head of Data AI
Lexington Partners
10:25 AM-11:25 AM
Keynote Panel
The Evolving Future of Artificial Intelligence (AI): Opportunities and Challenges Ahead
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is transforming industries by enabling smarter decision-making, improving efficiency, and creating more personalized experiences. From automating workflows and enhancing customer service with natural language processing to powering innovations in healthcare, finance, and manufacturing, AI's impact is far-reaching. Yet, as with any powerful technology, AI brings both opportunities and challenges. While it fuels innovation and optimizes operations, it also raises concerns around misuse, bias, and unintended consequences. This session explores the dual nature of AI—highlighting its transformative potential across sectors while examining the importance of responsible development and governance to ensure its benefits are realized safely and ethically.
Panelists
Chair
Kiran Bhujle
MD, Global Head of Cyber
SVAM International
Speaker
Louis Celiberti
MD of Application Development (CTO)
Guggenheim Securities
Speaker
Nawaz Alli
Director, Technology (CIO)
Wafra
Speaker
Otakar Hubschmann
CAIO
Transatlantic Reinsurance
Speaker
Katie Kirts
Global Director, Technology
New York Life Investments
11:25 AM-11:45 AM
Coffee Break
11:45 AM-12:30 PM
Panel
Embracing Innovation: Best-of-Breed Emerging Technologies from Silicon Valley ... and Beyond!
In this strategic session designed for Chief Information Officers (CIOs), we delve into the transformative realm of "Innovate through Emerging Tech." As technology stewards, CIOs play a pivotal role in navigating the rapidly evolving landscape of emerging technologies—such as artificial intelligence, blockchain, and the Internet of Things. The session provides CIOs with actionable insights into leveraging these technologies to drive innovation within their organizations. Attendees will explore practical strategies for implementation, addressing potential challenges, and ensuring ethical considerations in adopting these disruptive technologies. Join us to empower your role as a technology leader and discover how CIOs can strategically leverage emerging tech to propel their organizations into the forefront of innovation.This panel discussion will take you on a journey through the forefront of technological innovation, featuring three visionary solutions poised to revolutionize the digital landscape. These pioneering solutions address pressing challenges faced by organizations worldwide, ranging from permissions management to troubleshooting live applications and system observability.
In today's dynamic digital landscape, managing permissions effectively poses a significant challenge for organizations. However, a pioneering solution emerges to address these pressing concerns by automating permissions management based on risk and usage patterns, ensuring alignment with business needs while minimizing security risks. Moreover, a revolutionary toolset empowers developers and SREs to troubleshoot live applications swiftly and efficiently, slashing mean time to resolution and delivering substantial cost savings. Dive deeper into how these groundbreaking approaches drive productivity gains and cost efficiencies for organizations worldwide.
Panelists
Chair
Patrick Johnson
Director, Executive Relations
Gtm Capital
Speaker
Nithya Nareshkumar
President & Co-Founder
DataBahn
Speaker
Ankur Shah
CEO
Straiker
Speaker
Kapil Chhabra
CPO and Co-Founder
WisdomAI
12:35 PM-1:15 PM
Panel
The Role of CDOs in Navigating Digital Transformation in 2025
Chief Data Officers (CDOs) play a pivotal role in navigating digital transformation for organizations. With the advent of AI and GenAI the role of the Data executive has evolved. As custodians of data, they oversee the strategic management of data assets, ensuring data quality, security, and compliance. CDOs help identify opportunities to leverage data for competitive advantage, often driving innovation and new revenue streams through data analytics and insights. They establish data governance frameworks and data-driven cultures within the organization, enabling informed decision-making and promoting data literacy. In an era where data is a critical asset, CDOs act as bridge builders between technology and business units, aligning digital transformation efforts with organizational goals and helping companies thrive in the data-driven landscape.
Panelists
Chair
Arup Nanda
Former Head of Data & AI
JP Morgan Chase
Speaker
Prathibha Prabakaran
Senior Director of Enterprise Data & Intelligence Architecture/Strategy
Amtrak
Speaker
You Zhou
Director of Data Engineering
WeWork
Speaker
Viktoriya Smith
SVP
Citi
Speaker
Lovedeep Saini
CAO
Conner Strong & Buckelew
1:15 PM-2:15 PM
Lunch & Disruptor Showcase
1:40 PM-2:15 PM
Fireside Chat
The Future of Generative AI: Transforming Business and Technology
Explore the transformative potential of Generative AI in this forward-looking session, where we will delve into how this cutting-edge technology is set to revolutionize business and technology landscapes. We will discuss emerging trends, anticipated advancements in the next 12-24 months, and their impact on various industries. Learn about practical applications of Generative AI, from enhancing customer experiences to driving innovation and operational efficiency. Our experts will also address the ethical considerations, regulatory challenges, and best practices for successful AI integration. Join us to gain insights into how Generative AI can unlock new opportunities and shape the future of your organization.
2:35 PM-2:55 PM
Networking Break
2:55 PM-3:10 PM
Disruptor
What’s AI Doing for You?
The terms "Artificial Intelligence" and "Advanced Machine Learning" are often thought of interchangeably. While there is a relationship between AI and AML, to say they are the same thing is an oversimplification and misclassification. Rather, one begets the other with AI being the basic principle upon which AML is developed. As AI begins to mature and migrate away from purely advanced mathematical operations into decision making paradigms, AML steps forward as the predictive ability of machines to process vast quantities of data. As data and analytics becomes foundational to the way every business operates, AI and AML will become foundational capabilities.
3:15 PM-4:00 PM
Panel
The Strategic Imperative for Data and AI leaders in the Age of Analytics
Data management and analytics are critical areas for technology leaders to focus on as organizations continue to generate large volumes of data. Technology leaders must implement effective data management strategies to ensure that data is accurate, secure, and easily accessible. This involves developing processes for collecting, storing, and analyzing data, as well as ensuring compliance with data privacy regulations. Additionally,technology leaders must leverage analytics to gain insights from this data and inform decision-making. By using advanced analytics tools and techniques, technology leaders can identify trends, patterns, and opportunities that can drive business growth and enhance the customer experience. Overall, effective data management and analytics are essential for technology leaders to help their organizations make data-driven decisions and stay ahead of the competition.
