Responsible AI Summit Conference Day 2 - Wednesday June 18


7:45 am - 8:30 am Registration & Breakfast

8:20 am - 8:30 am Chairs Opening Remarks

8:30 am - 9:00 am Opening Panel Discussion: Navigating Responsible AI Implementation in the U.S.

Merve Hickok - President & Policy Director, Center for AI & Digital Policy

The U.S. landscape for AI adoption presents both challenges and opportunities as organizations work to implement responsible practices. In this session, panelists will discuss the current regulatory environment alongside practical approaches to responsible AI deployment.

  • Understanding the current U.S. regulatory environment and how organizations can prepare for evolving governance frameworks in enterprise settings.
  • Exploring effective risk mitigation strategies and responsible use practices in the context of today's regulation landscape. 
  • Learning actionable strategies to align AI systems and plans with emerging regulatory requirements and societal expectations.


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Merve Hickok

President & Policy Director
Center for AI & Digital Policy

9:00 am - 9:30 am Presentation: Building Responsible Agents: Ensuring Ethical Foundations for Autonomous AI Systems

As AI evolves toward autonomous agents, ensuring these systems are both effective and ethical is paramount. This session explores the challenges and opportunities of developing specialized agents, balancing innovation with privacy and accountability.

  • Designing specialized agents that emulate human expertise while adhering to ethical and privacy safeguards.
  • Developing abstract model engines to enhance agent autonomy without compromising sensitive data.
  • Implementing frameworks to monitor and mitigate risks in agent behavior and domain-specific applications.

Slot reserved for sponsor partner, topic not fixed

9:30 am - 10:00 am Opening Keynote: Agentic AI Governance: How to Future Proof Your Enterprise

Oliver Patel - Enterprise AI Governance Lead, AstraZeneca


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Oliver Patel

Enterprise AI Governance Lead
AstraZeneca

10:00 am - 10:30 am Panel Discussion: Life Cycle Management: Embedding Enterprise Responsible AI from Development to Deployment and Beyond

Nadia Wood - Senior Machine Learning Engineer, Mayo Clinic
Arvind Thinagarajan - Head of Data Science, Gannett
Matt Bedsole - Director of AI Governance, Lowe’s

Responsible AI isn’t a one-time effort—it requires end-to-end oversight across its entire lifecycle. This session explores how enterprises can manage AI systems responsibly from conception through decommissioning, ensuring ethical, compliant, and effective outcomes at every stage.

-           Establishing governance frameworks for each AI lifecycle phase, ensuring accountability from design to decommissioning.

-           Integrating continuous monitoring and updates to mitigate risks and address evolving regulatory requirements.

-           Promoting transparency and ethical practices by embedding responsibility in every AI development and deployment step.


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Nadia Wood

Senior Machine Learning Engineer
Mayo Clinic

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Arvind Thinagarajan

Head of Data Science
Gannett

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Matt Bedsole

Director of AI Governance
Lowe’s

10:30 am - 11:00 am Morning Refreshment Break

11:00 am - 11:30 am Morning Presentation: From Framework to Action: Operationalising Responsible AI Governance at Westinghouse

Gary Brown - Chief Privacy Officer and AI Governance Corporate Lead, Westinghouse

Implementing responsible AI governance is vital to balancing compliance with innovation in a rapidly evolving landscape. In this session, Amber and Gary will explore practical strategies for rolling out AI governance frameworks, including navigating global regulations and leveraging AI to enhance governance itself.

-           Applying the NIST AI Risk Management Framework and align with the EU AI Act for compliance.

-           Building a scalable, global AI governance program to address privacy, accountability, and customer concerns effectively.

-           Using AI tools to streamline governance processes, driving efficiency and maintaining an innovative edge.

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Gary Brown

Chief Privacy Officer and AI Governance Corporate Lead
Westinghouse

11:30 am - 12:00 pm Presentation: Optimizing Responsible AI: Empowering Your Organization with Cutting-Edge Technology Solutions

Explore how responsible AI technologies can transform your business by fostering ethical innovation, improving operational efficiency, and driving sustainable growth.

-           Leveraging advanced responsible AI tools to boost productivity while ensuring fairness, transparency, and accountability.

-           Implementing scalable, ethical AI solutions designed to integrate seamlessly with your existing infrastructure.

-           Achieving measurable ROI with tailored AI applications that address your organization’s unique challenges responsibly.

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12:00 pm - 12:30 pm Panel Discussion: From Vision to Value: Analyzing & Governing AI Use Cases for Maximum Impact

Aneta Osmola - Data and AI Director, Scotiabank
Michelle Grajales - Director, Responsible AI Program, HCA Healthcare

Identifying and analyzing the right use cases is key to harnessing AI's transformative potential responsibly. This session dives into practical approaches for auditing use cases, assessing potential risks, bias, hallucinations and integrating AI into workflows, achieving efficiencies, and navigating challenges to deliver measurable business value.

-           Evaluating workflows to identify high-impact use cases aligned with organizational goals and ethical considerations.

-           Prioritizing AI initiatives based on feasibility, ROI, and alignment with responsible innovation principles.

-           Establishing feedback loops to refine AI integration and adapt to evolving organizational needs.

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Aneta Osmola

Data and AI Director
Scotiabank

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Michelle Grajales

Director, Responsible AI Program
HCA Healthcare

12:30 pm - 1:30 pm Lunch

1:30 pm - 2:00 pm Presentation: Keeping It Real: Brand Authenticity and Content Innovation in Responsible AI

John T. Renz - VP, Head of Creative, US Businesses, Prudential

As brands adopt AI to innovate content creation, maintaining authenticity and ethical responsibility becomes paramount. This session explores how businesses can leverage Responsible AI to create impactful, trustworthy content while safeguarding brand values and consumer trust.

-           Integrating Responsible AI practices to balance creativity with ethical standards and brand authenticity.

-           Utilizing transparency measures like watermarking and explainability to build trust in AI-generated content.

-           Fostering innovation through collaborative design processes that align AI outputs with brand identity and consumer values.

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John T. Renz

VP, Head of Creative, US Businesses
Prudential

2:00 pm - 2:30 pm Presentation: Beyond Compliance: Thriving in a Changing Regulatory Landscape

Zachary Hanif - Head of AI, Machine Learning and Software Development Platforms, Capital One Trade Credit

The evolving regulatory environment presents both challenges and opportunities for businesses navigating Responsible AI. In this talk, Zachary will explore how companies can not only keep pace with regulations like the EU AI Act but also transform compliance into a competitive advantage, all while maintaining business viability.

  • Building robust governance frameworks to exceed compliance requirements while balancing innovation and risk management.
  • Leveraging regulatory demands as differentiators to build trust and foster customer loyalty.
  • Fostering cross-functional accountability to embed Responsible AI principles into every aspect of your organization.
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Zachary Hanif

Head of AI, Machine Learning and Software Development Platforms
Capital One Trade Credit

Establishing and embedding a centralized approach to Responsible AI governance is key to driving consistency, accountability, and scalability in AI-driven enterprises. This session explores practical strategies to align governance frameworks with business goals, mitigate risks, and ensure sustainable AI innovation.

-           Designing a centralized governance structure to unify Responsible AI policies, processes, and oversight across departments.

-           Implementing clear accountability and reporting mechanisms to ensure compliance and build trust across stakeholders.

-           Fostering a culture of continuous learning and ethical AI innovation through training, audits, and stakeholder engagement.

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Arvind Thinagarajan

Head of Data Science
Gannett

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Oliver Patel

Enterprise AI Governance Lead
AstraZeneca

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Liza Levitt

Vice President, Deputy General Counsel -Platforms, Responsible AI, Emerging Tech
Intuit

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Apurva Bedagkar-Gala

Principal Science Expert - AI
Shell

3:00 pm - 3:30 pm Afternoon Break


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Shone Mousseiri

Director of AI Validation and Governance
Manulife

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Eugene Wen

Vice President & Global Chief Data Scientist
Manulife

4:00 pm - 4:30 pm Presentation: Scaling Responsible AI: Vanguard's Approach to Developing Responsible AI Methodologies for the Enterprise AI solutions.

Jithin Pradeep - Head of AI Research & Enterprise AI , Vanguard

Artificial Intelligence (AI) technologies have the potential to transform industries and businesses, but they also pose complex regulatory and ethical challenges. At Vanguard, we are committed to integrating responsibility at every stage of AI adoption and scaling. In this session, we will share our journey of building AI methodologies enabling responsible AI across the enterprise within AI development and implementation. We will discuss how a commitment to fairness, accountability, and transparency drives value while navigating these challenges.


In this session, we will cover the following topics:

1. Building scalable AI frameworks that prioritize fairness, transparency, and ethical decision-making in real-time.

2. Implementing training and inference monitoring to ensure that AI models are aligned with our values and principles.

3. Addressing the challenges of building and scaling responsible AI across the enterprise, including organizational, cultural, and technical considerations.

4. Sharing best practices and lessons learned from our journey, and discussing the future of responsible AI at Vanguard and beyond.


Join us for an insightful and engaging conversation about the importance of navigating the challenges of scaling responsible AI. We look forward to sharing our experiences and learning from the perspectives and insights of others in the field

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Jithin Pradeep

Head of AI Research & Enterprise AI 
Vanguard

4:30 pm - 5:00 pm Panel Discussion: Adapting for Tomorrow: Addressing Talent Gaps, AI Literacy & the Human Impact of AI in the Workplace

Sami Huovilainen - Managing Director - Head of Next Gen Analytics, Citi
Eileen Vidrine - Former Chief Data & Artificial Intelligence Officer, US Department of the Air Force, Chief Data & AI Office

Explore the critical implications of AI on employment and strategies for navigating this transformational shift. This panel discusses proactive approaches for businesses to openly discuss, understand & mitigate the impact on jobs while embracing AI innovation responsibly.

-       Investing in reskilling and upskilling programs to empower employees for future roles in AI-driven environments.

-       Fostering open communication channels to address concerns and ensure transparency about AI integration plans.

-       Implementing inclusive AI strategies that prioritize human well-being and job retention alongside technological advancement.

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Sami Huovilainen

Managing Director - Head of Next Gen Analytics
Citi

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Eileen Vidrine

Former Chief Data & Artificial Intelligence Officer
US Department of the Air Force, Chief Data & AI Office

5:00 pm - 5:00 pm Chairs Closing Remarks & End of Conference