From The Experts (FTE)™

Why it Matters?! Expected to boost the US GDP by 21% by 2030, AI governance emerges as a critical business necessity due to its dynamic influence on various sectors of society and commerce.Risk and reward are on many enterprises minds as they look to embrace the use of AI in their organizations. However, navigating the complex landscape of expertise, hype vs reality, AI governance and true ROI is often where most are getting blocked. Steven Eliuk PhD, Vice President AI & Governance at IBM, shares a simplified view of AI baselines exploring with the group what this means to an organization and how it can help accelerate the use of AI in enterprise settings while satisfying the regulatory requirements too.

Why it Matters?! In the AI era, governments and corporations grapple with balancing data collection for innovation while safeguarding privacy. How can citizens retain data ownership, privacy, and security? Jayanth N Kolla, Partner at Convergence Catalyst and former Google Health AI leader, shares new insights, design thinking, and working models, centered on individual data rights. The future of data is now. How is your organization or agency coping with this? What's working and what's not?

Why it Matters?! Corporations that embrace gender diversity are more competitive and 21% more likely to achieve above-average profitability. While 80% of U.S. employers have diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives in progress, many are only beginning to grasp the effective implementation of these strategies, underestimating their transformative power. DEI is not just about respecting unique perspectives but also a key driver of strategic business success. Roshni Joshi, a Google engineering leader and AI thought leader, shares insights on building inclusive practices in digital product development and key factors for success. The group will discuss the importance of inclusive, safe, and responsible AI development and how embracing diversity and inclusivity gives a competitive edge, fostering innovation, new business growth, and brand strength.

Why it Matters?! The combination of AI and IoT, also known as AIoT, is creating a new paradigm of intelligent and connected systems is expected to grow exponentially with a market size over $100 Billion over the next five years. Surprisingly 70%+ of AI projects fail today because of poor planning and business process alignment. Volkmar Kunerth, CEO and Co-Founder of Accentec Technologies, will share common pitfalls and explore strategies that integrate AI and IoT solutions seamlessly, focusing on process optimization and KPI-driven outcomes. What AI models best suit your data and task complexity, and how can you ensuring technical soundness while aligning with business goals and KPI's?

Why it Matters!? Low-carbon energy transition investments rose by 17% in 2023, reaching $1.77 trillion. However, to achieve net zero by mid-century, these investments must triple over the next six years. Despite significant progress in the past years with investments in energy transition and divestments in oil and gas, progress has slowed. Juliana Garaizar, a climate leader and VC & Angel investor, shares her market perspective and explores available mechanisms that align incentives to invest in Energy 2.0 technologies. What's driving your firm's investments in next generation of energy technologies that are more efficient, sustainable, and environmentally friendly?