The rapid evolution and integration of artificial intelligence (AI) across various industries have led to significant advancements in health care, software development, and media. However, these innovations bring new challenges for businesses to navigate in the expanding realm of technology and automation. As AI continues to influence industries, businesses face common questions about AI implementation, ethics, and regulation. To address these pressing concerns, Newsweek is organizing the AI Impact Summit in Sonoma, California, from June 23 to 25.
“As the momentum surrounding artificial intelligence picks up, Newsweek is thrilled to gather some of the greatest producers and users of the technology to showcase the real impacts AI solutions are making in business across industries,” said Megan Knapp, Newsweek’s SVP of Events.
Event Overview
The AI Impact Summit, sponsored by Cognizant and Google Cloud, promises to be a comprehensive three-day event. It will feature multiple panels hosted by industry leaders, including Newsweek Contributing Editor for AI and President Emeritus of Bell Labs Marcus Weldon, along with Editorial Director Newsweek Nexus Gabriel Snyder and Newsweek contributor Chuck Martin. These panels will delve into crucial topics such as:
– AI implementation
– Ethical deployment
– Workforce adaptation
– Success measurement
– Regulatory compliance
Additionally, discussions will explore AI’s role in sectors like health care, filmmaking, and city infrastructure.
Key Participants and Discussions
Representatives from major law firms, health systems, city governments, and companies like Ancestry, Toyota, Tonal, The Zuckerberg Initiative, Zoom, the Hospital for Special Surgery, and Instacart will share insights during panels and one-on-one discussions.
Newsweek’s Editor-in-Chief Jennifer Cunningham will lead a discussion with Google Cloud’s COO, The Weather Company’s president, and Pfizer’s chief digital and technology officer.
Interactive Opportunities and Networking
Attendees will have the chance to engage in roundtable discussions hosted by Navigate Corp, Google Cloud, and Scahill Law Group. These breakouts will cover topics like:
– Building versus buying AI tools
– AI experimentation
– AI beyond chatbots
– Using AI to challenge business orthodoxies
The summit will also feature various networking breaks, AI demonstrations, and group activities to foster connections among attendees. These interactions aim to provide actionable strategies for integrating AI, enhancing decision-making processes, and inspiring ongoing innovation.
Diverse Attendee List
The summit will gather leaders from organizations such as ABBY, Advent Health, Bayer, the American Psychological Association, BlackRock, the city of San Antonio, Conde Nast, the U.S. Department of Transportation, Gilead Sciences, New York University, Octopus Energy, Prudential, Salesforce, Sephora, the Television Academy, U.S. Chamber of Commerce, UMass Chan Medical School, and Wells Fargo.
AI Impact Awards
The event follows the announcement of the Newsweek’s AI Impact Award winners. The 38 winners represent a variety of industries, including arts and media, retail, finance, marketing, health, sustainability, engineering, and education. The awards recognize innovative AI solutions addressing critical problems across sectors, judged by a diverse panel based on the practical impact of their AI tools.
For more details on the summit, including the full schedule and panel descriptions, follow this link. To register for the summit, click here.
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