Laura Perea Virgili

As AI becomes embedded across every business function, the question of where AI governance belongs—both structurally and culturally—grows increasingly critical. This session will explore whether AI governance should stand as its own dedicated function, how organizations can elevate it as a priority, and how companies are resourcing and evolving their approaches.

The discussion will tackle key questions, including:

• Is AI governance well understood today?
• Why might companies need a dedicated AI governance team?
• What is the future of AI governance as a business function?

PepsiCo is a Global leader in Convenient Foods and Beverages, with over 300,000 associates, a digital footprint spanning more than 200 markets, and an AI portfolio embedded across everything from precision agriculture and intelligent supply chains to consumer engagement and frontline sales. But how does a global, outside of big tech organization govern AI responsibly at scale?

In this session, Laura Perea will delve into PepsiCo's approach for Responsible AI while covering main pillars of our RAI framework, lessons learned and current challenges to adapt to the fast-paced technology evolution.

Ensuring the safety of agentic AI systems requires thorough testing and verification methods. This session will dive into the best practices for testing autonomous AI, focusing on verification protocols that ensure the systems behave predictably and ethically under all conditions.

·       Exploring testing methodologies for ensuring the safety of autonomous AI systems.

·       Implementing verification processes that guarantee compliance with governance standards.

·       Addressing the challenges of testing agentic AI and its ethical implications.