Alayna Kennedy

Director of AI Governance Mastercard

I'm a pioneering AI governance researcher and practitioner who transforms complex ethical frameworks into actionable business strategies. As an AI Governance Researcher at Mastercard, I lead initiatives that operationalize responsible AI practices. My approach bridges technical implementation and policy development, creating governance frameworks that implement principles into practice. My focus is on leading research initiatives and building frameworks that create real-world trusted AI. I hold a master's degree in Science and Technology in Society from the University of Edinburgh and a bachelor's in Engineering Science from Penn State University.

Responsible AI Summit North America: Day 1 - Tuesday, June 23, 2026

8:45 AM Chairs Opening Remarks

5:35 PM Chairs Closing Remarks & End of Conference Day 1

Responsible AI Summit North America: Day 2 - Wednesday, June 24, 2026

8:30 AM Chairs Opening Remarks

3:00 PM Panel Discussion – Inside the AI Governance Council: Who’s In, Who Decides, and What Actually Works

AI systems are now deeply embedded in core products, workflows, and decision-making, making governance a daily operating requirement, not a periodic review exercise. This panel examines how organizations are building cross-functional AI governance councils that are technically relevant, fast enough to keep pace with delivery teams, and clear on who has a seat and why. Speakers will break down how roles are defined in practice, how councils operate beyond high-risk use cases, and how governance models are built without forcing legacy policies onto AI systems that behave fundamentally differently.

• Seat design determines speed, trust, and outcomes.

• Governance must integrate builders, not police them.

• Success metrics beat principles and static playbooks.

5:30 PM Chair’s Closing Remarks & End of Conference

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