Your teams are ready for AI—but is your organization ready to lead them? Drawing from TELUS's successful journey with 50,000 users, this keynote reveals how to democratize AI while maintaining ironclad security. Glimpse the future of work as we explore Agentic AI and next-gen copilots, and learn how to empower your workforce today for the collaborative human-AI workplace of tomorrow.
The AI race has frustrated many. While 98% of business leaders want to adopt AI and may have experimented with it, only less than 10% can point to specific AI benefits in their P&L. It goes beyond immature technologies, highlighting core challenges that require transforming the workplace to embrace AI.
To succeed, executives must enhance their project management capabilities, including executive sponsorship, reward incentives, training and instruction, and better workforce collaboration. Teams need to feel capable, encouraged, and empowered to work across departments, manage and train AI tools, and foster better data governance.
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Presented by Fuel iX
This workshop delves into the practical implementation of Generative AI for maximizing productivity and agility in large enterprises. Drawing from a real-world case study of an organization with 50,000 users, participants will explore the concept of AI copilots and their transformative impact on workflow efficiency.
The workshop covers creating and prompting copilots, understanding the strengths and limitations of RAG and knowledge bases, and strategies for driving organization-wide adoption. Executives will gain insights into overcoming adoption barriers, identifying high-impact use cases, and fostering a culture of AI-driven innovation using Fuel iX Copilots.
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Presented by Outright
This hands-on session offers a behind-the-scenes look at Outright's AI art project for Schmidt Sciences at the National Portrait Gallery, showcasing how AI is reshaping creative workflows. Attendees will explore the strengths and limitations of AI design platforms, ethical and legal considerations around rights and likeness, and the evolving role of AI in art. Whether you're an artist, designer, or AI enthusiast, this session provides practical insights into using AI as a creative tool while maintaining artistic intent and originality.
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Presented by Codeium
This hands-on session dives into the technical foundations of integrating AI-assisted coding tools into your IDE, focusing on real-world implementation strategies and performance considerations. Discover how to optimize your developer workflows, troubleshoot common challenges, and ensure your organization is positioned to harness the full potential of next-generation code generation platforms.
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Presented by Fuel iX
In this interactive workshop, executives will dive into the critical realm of AI safety and vulnerability detection, tailored for non-technical users.
Participants will explore key concepts in AI security, engage in red-teaming exercises, and even design their own AI attack scenarios. This practical approach equips leaders with the knowledge to identify potential vulnerabilities in AI systems and implement robust safety measures.
By the end of the session, executives will have a comprehensive understanding of AI safety principles and practical tools for safeguarding their organization's AI implementations, essential in an era of rapid Generative AI adoption.
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AI interfaces are evolving from static designs to dynamic, context-aware experiences. Using LangChain, LangGraph, and modern frontend frameworks, Generative UI enables real-time interface adaptation through natural language processing, streaming component generation, and dynamic data visualization.
This hands-on workshop guides developers through building adaptive UIs with practical examples. Learn to implement streaming UI generation, intent-driven visualization, and autonomous workflow orchestration while maintaining performance and trust.
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Many companies experimenting with AI-powered conversation and content design find themselves stuck in incremental progress. The real breakthroughs come when teams think bigger—reimagining how AI can enhance creativity, improve accuracy, and drive engagement at scale.
This hands-on workshop will explore advanced strategies for structuring AI-driven interactions, reducing hallucinations, and equipping your generative content with powerful tools for testing, localization, and persona development. Whether you’re designing for chat, voice, or multimodal experiences, you’ll gain practical techniques to level up your AI capabilities and push past conventional limits.
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Beyond the Basics – Techniques to enhance AI-driven conversations and content generation
Smarter, More Reliable AI – Strategies to improve accuracy and reduce hallucinations
Interactive Challenges – Apply new tools and approaches to create high-impact AI experiences
Overview of prompt hacking threats: injection, leaking, and jailbreaking
Identification of vulnerabilities arising from untrusted inputs
Real-world case studies and red teaming in AI security
Strategies and best practices to mitigate prompt-based security risks
AI-driven development tools are advancing rapidly—from code-completing copilots to fully agentic IDEs capable of building applications with minimal human input. These tools are not just assisting developers; they are evolving into AI-driven junior engineers capable of executing complex development tasks.
In this interactive workshop, we’ll survey the latest AI tools revolutionizing software development, from copilots embedded in IDEs to AI agents that autonomously generate and refine code. A live demo will showcase an AI-driven IDE building an application from scratch—without a single line of human-written code. We’ll also explore how these advancements are transforming developer workflows, what it takes to integrate AI effectively, and the skills developers need to stay ahead. AI won’t replace developers, but those who embrace it will outperform those who don’t.
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Integrating Large Language Models (LLMs) into business operations requires more than just access—it demands a clear understanding of how different models perform under real-world conditions. This interactive workshop introduces a structured evaluation approach, allowing participants to compare multiple LLMs side by side and analyze their strengths in factual accuracy, reasoning, creativity, coherence, and bias.
Through hands-on exercises, attendees will explore key performance metrics like response latency, token usage, and perplexity to assess model efficiency and reliability. By the end of the session, participants will be equipped with the insights needed to make more strategic, data-driven decisions about AI model selection and deployment, ensuring their AI initiatives are both effective and scalable.
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Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) is transforming how we extract insights from large documents by combining retrieval-based search with generative AI for more precise, context-aware answers.
This hands-on tutorial walks you through building a PDF Question-Answering System powered by Google Gemini (via Vertex AI) and FAISS for vector-based search. Whether you're working with research papers, legal contracts, or technical manuals, this guide provides a step-by-step framework to implement real-world RAG applications from scratch.
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GM & SVP Fuel iX / TELUS Digital
Bret Kinsella is GM and SVP at Fuel iX. He also founded Voicebot.ai, the leading source of research, data, analysis, and news about voice, AI, and synthetic media technologies. Bret has been named Voice AI commentator (2019-21) and analyst of the year (2020-21). He earned degrees from UCLA and the University of Pennsylvania's Wharton School.
Creative Director Outright
Kate Gazzillo is Creative Director at Outright. With over 15 years of experience in leading powerhouse teams through emotive, research-backed design, Kate possesses a keen eye for how storytelling with DEI and a11y at its core sparks creative power. She brings her background in theater/film and ballet to the rhythm of making lasting brands. At Outright, she’s led award-winning design for clients like World Resource Institute, Marriott International, Youtube, Opportunity Agenda and NIRH. Kate also has expertise in conversational AI, having designed & shaped the first ever personality-based AI in the higher education space. Her work has been featured in Adweek, Vibe.com, Chicago Sun Times, Washington Post, AgencySpy, been top ranked by BizWomen & boosted by celebrities like Queen Latifah. She often speaks at digital conferences and has certifications in Executive Leadership and UX.
SVP, Development and Engineering Platforms Dell Technologies
Internationally renowned Cloud Adoption, DevOps/DevSecOps Transformation, and Data Modernization Executive. Industry Analyst, Thought Leader, Technology and Strategy Advisor, Startup Advisor, Keynote Speaker, Blogger, Podcaster, YouTuber and bestselling Author. Author of ‘The DevOps Adoption Playbook’, and ‘DevOps For Dummies, IBM Edition’. Keynote speaker at global IT conferences.
Lead Customer Strategist Codeium
Zach Diamond is the Lead Customer Strategist at Codeium, where he helps enterprises and developers think beyond efficiency gains to unlock AI’s full potential. With a background in collaboration, systems thinking, and design processes, Zach specializes in guiding organizations through the evolving landscape of AI adoption—not just as a tool for productivity, but as a catalyst for reimagining workflows, redefining roles, and future-proofing business strategies.
At Modev GNRT, Zach will challenge conventional thinking on AI in software development, shifting the conversation from automation to innovation, collaboration, and long-term impact. As the host of thought leadership events for Codeium, he works closely with customers to explore how AI can empower teams to move beyond the backlog and focus on high-value, strategic initiatives. His keynote will offer a bold perspective on what’s next in AI-driven software development and how organizations can stay ahead in an era of rapid transformation.
Google Developer Expert
Roya is a research scientist working on advancing artificial intelligence technologies. She has a PhD in Electrical Engineering, is a US patent holder, and has multiple publications in primary journals on electrical engineering, mathematics, and artificial intelligence. Her primary research interests are generative AI, computer vision, and pattern recognition. Roya has developed machine learning solutions for various applications, including healthcare, assistive technologies, and security.
She is enthusiastic about advancing science and passionate about women’s rights. She is a Google Developer Expert and Cloud Champion in AI/ML, a Google Woman’s Techmaker Ambassador, and a Google Developer Group co-organizer (Cloud Boston). She uses these platforms to enhance women’s confidence in the workplace and advocate for women's and non-binary individuals' rights.
Director of Design & Motion Outright
Antoine Dickens-Rouse is the Director of Design and Motion at Outright. During his time at Outright, he has led brand and creative direction for clients including YouTube, Google, Marriott International, Adidas x Ivy Park, and more. He uniquely blends technology and creativity in his process, and has a strong focus on leveraging Generative AI and other advanced AI toolsets. He has pioneered groundbreaking storytelling techniques that not only elevate brand narratives but also streamline creative workflows. Early in his career, he created AR ads as a part of integrated marketing campaigns for televised shows and syndicated radio stations for CBS Outdoor, radio.com, and Viacom/MTV Networks. Antoine’s most notable achievements during his design career consist of being a recipient of multiple Clio Awards and ProMaxBDA awards, and a “30 under 30 Award” by Cablefax.
VP of Brand Strategy & CEO Outright
Jared brings nearly 20 years of experience helping nationally recognized organizations develop brand strategies, increase their digital footprint and design standout and award-winning marketing campaigns. He has a reputation for thinking creatively and challenging the status quo to imagine unique and ownable brand experiences.
As an experienced facilitator, he leads Outright's client engagement with a keen understanding of how to align strategic vision, user experience and bold creative. Jared has crafted branding and campaign strategies for Google/YouTube, Schmidt Sciences, The Truth Initiative, Marriott International, Rails-to-Trails Conservancy, Me Too. International and other leading brands and national nonprofit organizations.
Jared is also a serial innovator and has designed products and led teams that have won four first prize, two second prize and two third prize awards in innovation contests hosted by Ford, CDC, SAMHSA, HHS, ONC, Bureau of Reclamation & NextEnergy. Jared has been a keynote speaker at both brand and marketing conferences and is a frequent guest lecturer at conferences like SXSW. Jared currently resides in Arlington, VA with his wife Stacey and their sons Lyle, Joshua and Cooper.
Conversation Designer Synergis/Home Depot
Ben Allen-Kingsland's conversation design work has made life less awful for the customers of more than a dozen Fortune 100 companies, including The Home Depot, Best Buy Health, Comcast, CVS, Alaska Airlines, United Health Group, and Wells Fargo. He's an experienced content writer, a Johns Hopkins-trained social psychologist, an award-winning playwright, and a frequently dog-piled father of four. Dreaming up next-level uses for AI and helping teams build the internal will to implement them is kind of his thing.
Strategic Engineer Codeium
Vanessa Salas is a solutions engineer at Codeium where she helps customers deploy and get the best use out of Codeium. Before becoming a solutions engineer Vanessa worked as a data engineer for 5 years in the autonomous vehicle space. She holds a B.S. in Electrical engineering and computer science from UC Berkeley. Outside of work Vanessa enjoys riding her bike around San Francisco and going to the beach.
Chief Strategy Officer CoginitivePath
Geoff Livingston is a principal analyst and founder at CognitivePath. In this role, he assists marketing organizations and associations in adopting AI initiatives through advisories, research reports, workshops, and advisory services.
With over two decades of experience in digital marketing, Geoff aids organizations in developing innovative strategies and deploying technologies that deliver meaningful impact for brands, individuals, and the global community. Previously, Geoff served as the Vice President of Marketing Communications at Evalueserve, a global AI analytics firm.
As an agency owner, Geoff worked with numerous top brands, such as Google, Pepsi, and Verizon, and won several awards for his social media and marketing campaigns. He has also authored three books on social media and marketing and taught as an adjunct at Georgetown and George Washington Universities. He has an M.A. in Communications, Culture, and Technology from Georgetown, and a B.A. in Literature from The American University.
VP Product Fuel iX/TELUS Digital
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Engineering Manager Fuel iX/TELUS Digital
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Product Manager Fuel iX/TELUS Digital
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Co-Founder Byte an Atom Research
Noble's professional career merges at the intersection of data ethics and emergent technology. His impact in product leadership spans industries Health, Edtech, International development, and media.
Day-to-day, he leads product strategy for enterprises looking to implement complex applications and responsible artificial intelligence solutions in a human-centered way, including AI bias mitigation, explainability, privacy-preserving approaches, and continuous learning automation to streamline software.
Mr. Ackerson is a Certified AI Product Manager, a Google Certified Design Sprint Master, and a former Google Developers Expert for Product Strategy.
AI Architect, Office of CTO AIS
Prashant G Bhoyar is a Microsoft AI MVP, Microsoft Business Applications MVP, Microsoft Certified Trainer ( MCT ), and Microsoft Certified Professional. He currently works as Cloud Solution Architect at Applied Information Sciences ( www.ais.com ). He is a trusted advisor and Subject Matter Expert in Conversational AI, Applied AI, Intelligent Business Process Automation, development, and post-implementation adoption of complex custom solutions in AI, Machine Learning, Bots, Azure, Microsoft 365, Microsoft Power Platform, and SharePoint.
Prashant has supported a multitude of government agencies and non-profit organizations in the Washington D.C. metropolitan area. Prashant is the co-author of the book “PowerShell for Office 365 “and is the technical reviewer of the book "Pro SharePoint 2013 Administration." He serves on the leadership committee for the Azure Data Fest conference, Artificial Intelligence Fest conference, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning User Group, Northern Virginia SQL User Group, and DC Metro Office 365 User Group.
He is a renowned international speaker and actively speaks at technical conferences, most recently in India, Canada, England, Bangladesh, Peru, Washington DC, Austin, New York, Chicago, Seattle, New Orleans, Baltimore, Philadelphia. Fun fact??, Prashant is a recipient of the "Antarctic Service Medal of the United States of America" for his outstanding service in Antarctica.
Chief AI Officer/CISO Healable
Dr. Atif Farid Mohammad is a distinguished professional with over 30 years of experience in technology and academia, holding PhDs in Computer Science and Cyber Security. He currently serves as Chief AI Officer at Cyquent, Inc. and Healable, Inc., where he leads AI, machine learning, and digital practice initiatives across the USA. Dr. Atif has held key roles at various institutions, including Professor of Computer and Data Science at the University of the Cumberlands and Capitol Technology University, and Head of AI R&D at Ontrak Health Inc. His career highlights include guiding companies through economic challenges, and contributing to the development of AI-powered healthcare and financial systems. He has also authored numerous publications on AI, machine learning, and data science, reflecting his expertise and impact in the field.
Chief Software Engineer Healable
Sarthak Bhatt is the Chief Software Architect at Healable Inc., and a co-PI with Dr. Atif Farid Mohammad, bringing over 10 years of experience in AI-driven software architecture, cloud computing, and intelligent automation for healthcare, federal, state, and county-level applications. He specializes in custom Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG), designing systems that enable real-time knowledge retrieval, secure data processing, and AI-powered decision support.
Sarthak has led the development of scalable and compliant AI solutions that transform medical case analysis, policy-driven automation, and intelligent search, ensuring they meet the stringent demands of regulated industries. His expertise lies in integrating AI with cloud infrastructure, making cutting-edge technology accessible for mission-critical applications.
Holding a master’s degree in information systems from UMBC, Sarthak has conducted extensive research in AI automation, cloud-based architectures, and enterprise-scale AI integration, continuously pushing the boundaries of AI adoption in healthcare and government technology.
CEO Modev
Pete is the founder and CEO of Modev and the creator of a diverse series of events including GENERATE, AGENTIC, VOICE & AI, GovAI Summit, CodeForward, and the AI House and NeuroTech events at CES.
