Techonomy 24: Leading with Intelligence

REGISTRATION OPENS

Opening Remarks

Andrew Rasiej

Founder, Civic Hall @ Union Square

Dan Costa

Editorial Director, Worth Media Group

Josh Kampel

CEO, Worth Media Group

The Science of Work: Navigating the AI Revolution

Jaime Teevan delves into the emerging challenges of hybrid work environments, focusing on the balance between productivity measurement and employee well-being, a theme central to her research.

Jaime Teevan

Chief Scientist and Technical Fellow, Microsoft

Dan Costa

Editorial Director, Worth Media Group

AI in the Trenches: Autonomous Systems and Cyber Defense Strategies

Dr. Ramzan, Charlie Moore, and Robert Costello will share their expertise on deploying AI and machine learning to protect against cyberattacks, particularly in fast-moving and high-stakes scenarios.

Dr. Zulfikar Ramzan

Chief Scientist, Executive Vice President of Product & Development, Aura

Robert Costello

Chief Information Officer (CIO), Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA)

Charlie (Tuna) Moore

Lieutenant General & Aura Chief Military Advisor, Aura

Dan Costa

Editorial Director, Worth Media Group

Innovation vs. Regulation: Navigating AI’s Future in a Patchwork of Policies

Moderated by AI journalist Emily Forlini of PCMag, this conversation will focus on Eyeé’s work with the state of California on its nation-leading AI policy, and how upcoming state and federal policies will interact to shape the future of AI in America.

X. Eyeé

CEO | Senior Policy Advisor, Malo Santo | UC Berkeley

Emily Forlini

Senior Reporter, PCMag

Effective Leadership in the AI Era: How Digital Transformation is Evolving Leadership Structures

AI adoption requires collaboration across IT, HR, and Marketing to ensure unified efforts and avoid shadow organizations. Alex Bombeck, CEO of North Highland, shares principles to help leaders drive forward-thinking companies that adapt to change and achieve lasting success.

Alex Bombeck

CEO, North Highland

BREAK

Cybersecurity and Service: Defending Our Nation On and Offline

Craig Newmark, founder of Craigslist and Craig Newmark Philanthropies, shares his commitment to protecting cyberspace by supporting those defending critical digital infrastructure, including empowering veterans in cybersecurity.

Craig Newmark

Founder & CSR, Craig Newmark Philanthropies

Dan Costa

Editorial Director, Worth Media Group

Breaking News: Is There a Path to Reinvent Trust in Journalism?

Chris Licht, former CEO of CNN and seasoned media executive, discusses the declining trust in news media and shares his vision for restoring credibility in journalism.

Christopher Licht

Former Chairman & CEO, CNN

Jim McCann

Founder + Executive Chairman, 1-800-FLOWERS.COM

From Data Chaos to AI Clarity: Steps to Building the Intelligent Enterprise

Sanja Bogdanovich-Dinic and Darko Todorovich guide the audience through the essential steps for preparing data infrastructure to harness the full potential of generative AI.

Darko Todorovic

Vice President of Engineering & Delivery, HTEC

Sanja Bogdanovic-Dinic

Head of Data Solutions, HTEC

Dan Costa

Editorial Director, Worth Media Group

AI at Scale: Challenges and Opportunities for Global Enterprises

A conversation for enterprise leaders seeking to understand how to implement and scale AI across their organizations, particularly in sectors with complex operational and regulatory frameworks.

Mark Leiter

Chief Digital Strategy Officer, Boeing

Igor Jablokov

CEO & Founder, Pryon

Umesh Sachdev

Cofounder & CEO, Uniphore

Dan Costa

Editorial Director, Worth Media Group

Reinventing Venture with Technology & Human Intelligence at Scale

Join Lee Mosbacker, Co-founder and CEO of Cyrannus, to explore how AI and collective intelligence are transforming venture capital. Cyrannus connects investors nationwide to rigorously vetted high-growth startups through a predictive market scored by global experts.

Lee Mosbacker

Founder & CEO, Cyrannus

Josh Kampel

CEO, Worth Media Group

LUNCH & INTERACTIVE SESSIONS

Over lunch, join TE24 Speakers and experts to discuss how AI impacts Sustainability, Healthcare, and Finance.

Sebastian DiGrande

CEO, PCX Markets

Kayt Leonard

Chief Commercial Officer, 1nHealth

Wale Ogunyele

Managing Director, Head of Sports & Entertainment, UBS

Cheryl Evans

Director of Lifetime Financial Security, The Milken Institute

Accelerating AI Startups: Navigating the New Era of Innovation

John Chambers discusses his investments in AI and why AI-driven startups are reshaping the cybersecurity, healthcare, and education industries.

John Chambers

CEO, JC2 Ventures

Josh Kampel

CEO, Worth Media Group

Zoom's AI-Powered Future: Driving Innovation Beyond Video Conferencing

XD Huang outlines how Zoom is evolving from a video conferencing tool into a comprehensive AI-powered platform designed to enhance every facet of digital collaboration and enterprise workflows.

Xuedong Huang

Chief Technology Officer, Zoom Video Communications, LLC

Dan Costa

Editorial Director, Worth Media Group

The Edge of Intelligence: Scaling AI on Mobile Devices

A conversation about Qualcomm’s edge AI innovations and how they enable powerful on-device processing, reduce reliance on cloud infrastructure and bring intelligence directly to mobile devices.

Vinesh Sukumar

Senior Director, Product Management, Qualcomm

Dan Costa

Editorial Director, Worth Media Group

Building a Biotech Startup: Insights from Aloe Blacc

Musician and biotech entrepreneur Aloe Blacc shares his journey, exploring the challenges of securing funding, navigating regulations, and collaborating with agencies to bring biotech innovations to market.

Aloe Blacc

Singer & Biotech Entrepreneur

Josh Kampel

CEO, Worth Media Group

VR for Data Collaboration in Finance: An Efficient, Secure Solution

Dan O'Brien and Jason Marsh explore how VR and 3D data visualization are enabling financial professionals to interpret complex data patterns, enhance risk analysis, and foster informed decision-making.

Daniel O’Brien

President Americas, HTC VIVE

Jason Marsh

Founder & CEO, Flow Immersive

Josh Kampel

CEO, Worth Media Group

Creating Digital Legacies: The Role of AI Twins in Preserving Knowledge

A discussion about the role of AI in democratizing access to leadership training.

James Francis

Founder, Artificial Integrity LLC

Gloria Feldt

President, Take The Lead

Dan Costa

Editorial Director, Worth Media Group

BREAK

Cybersecurity in a Hyperconnected World: Defending Critical Infrastructure

Robert Silvers explores the latest strategies in protecting critical infrastructure from cyber threats, including ransomware and foreign attacks, and how public-private partnerships are vital to national defense.

Robert Silvers

Under Secretary, Office of Policy, Department of Homeland Security

Jim McCann

Founder + Executive Chairman, 1-800-FLOWERS.COM

AI for Social Good: How Technology Is Empowering Marginalized Communities

This session examines how companies like Google are using AI to drive inclusion in their workforce and how organizations like Upwardly Global are helping traditionally overlooked populations access new economic opportunities.

Jina Krause-Vilmar

President & CEO, Upwardly Global

Alexander Diaz

Head of AI for Social Good, Google.org

Gabrielle Doré

Staff Editor, Worth Media

Adapting in Motion: How Leaders Can Thrive in the New Economy

Jim Frawley discusses the fundamental principles from his book, Adapting In Motion, focusing on how leaders can stay relevant and agile in a rapidly evolving economic landscape.

Jim Frawley

Bellwether, Founder

AI-Powered Disruption: How Artificial Intelligence Is Transforming Global Economies

Shrier explores AI's profound impact on industries worldwide and discusses how companies can harness AI to drive innovation, streamline operations, and maintain competitive advantages.

David Shrier

Professor of Practice (AI & Innovation), Imperial College London

Dan Costa

Editorial Director, Worth Media Group

TOWN HALL

Dan Costa

Editorial Director, Worth Media Group

RECEPTION WITH PERFORMANCE BY ALOE BLACC

Aloe Blacc

Singer & Biotech Entrepreneur