LEADERS IN AI SUMMIT miami 2025
Our Summit's
The W Hotel Miami
9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
December 9-10, 2025
Florida
Content Committee
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8:15 AM - 9:00 AM
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REGISTRATION
Start your day by checking in at the Leaders in AI Summit hosted at the luxurious W Hotel. Our registration team will greet you in the lobby with your summit materials and badges. Enjoy complimentary coffee, tropical fruit, and pastries while you prepare for an exciting day of insights and networking.
8:15 AM - 9:00 AM
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Opening Remarks
Kick off the summit with inspiring opening remarks from one of our esteemed Board Members, setting the stage for a day of innovation and collaboration. This short session will introduce the opening panel, laying the foundation for the transformative discussions and insights to follow
9:15 AM - 10:00 AM
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Opening Panel
Navigating the Human Element of AI
Join us for 'Redefining IT: The Impact of AI Transformation,' a compelling panel that delves into the revolutionary changes AI is bringing to the IT landscape. This session will explore the integration of AI within IT departments, addressing the challenges and opportunities of this digital evolution. Our expert panelists will discuss strategies for navigating AI advancements, ensuring operational integrity, and preparing for future technological shifts
What You Will Learn
- Skills and Mindset for the AI Era
Discover how continuous learning and adaptability are crucial in a world where AI augments human roles. The panel will highlight the skills and mindset shifts needed for organizations to work effectively alongside AI-driven systems and technologies, whether in the workplace or everyday life
- Creating a Responsible Digital Ecosystem:
Learn about the ethical frameworks and governance models that are essential for the responsible development and deployment of AI
- Adapting to New Work and Social Dynamics
his discussion will explore the changing nature of collaboration, leadership, and human relationships as AI becomes an increasingly integral part of both work and life, creating a future that blends digital efficiency with human creativity
9:15 AM - 10:00 AM
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Secret keynote to be announced!
9:15 AM - 10:00 AM
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Opening Networking Break
9:15 AM - 10:00 AM
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Opening Panel
Redefining AI: Automation in the New Era
Join us for 'Redefining IT: The Impact of AI Transformation,' a compelling panel that delves into the revolutionary changes AI is bringing to the IT landscape. This session will explore the integration of AI within IT departments, addressing the challenges and opportunities of this digital evolution. Our expert panelists will discuss strategies for navigating AI advancements, ensuring operational integrity, and preparing for future technological shifts
What You Will Learn
- Exploring AI's Transformational Role
Understand how AI is reshaping IT operations from traditional functions to innovative, efficiency-driven systems
- Balancing Innovation with Realism
Insights into aligning ambitious AI objectives with practical business needs and shareholder expectations
- Preparing for Future AI Developments
Strategies for anticipating and adapting to upcoming AI technological shifts beyond current architectures
- Strategic AI Integration
Discussion on key strategies for sustainable and effective AI integration in IT departments, considering both technological advancements and human factors
12:20 PM - 1:00 PM
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Lunch Hosted By the institute for ai transformation
1:00 PM - 1:30 PM
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Opening Panel
Navigating the Human Element of AI
Join us for 'Redefining IT: The Impact of AI Transformation,' a compelling panel that delves into the revolutionary changes AI is bringing to the IT landscape. This session will explore the integration of AI within IT departments, addressing the challenges and opportunities of this digital evolution. Our expert panelists will discuss strategies for navigating AI advancements, ensuring operational integrity, and preparing for future technological shifts
What You Will Learn
- Skills and Mindset for the AI Era
Discover how continuous learning and adaptability are crucial in a world where AI augments human roles. The panel will highlight the skills and mindset shifts needed for organizations to work effectively alongside AI-driven systems and technologies, whether in the workplace or everyday life
- Creating a Responsible Digital Ecosystem:
Learn about the ethical frameworks and governance models that are essential for the responsible development and deployment of AI
- Adapting to New Work and Social Dynamics
his discussion will explore the changing nature of collaboration, leadership, and human relationships as AI becomes an increasingly integral part of both work and life, creating a future that blends digital efficiency with human creativity
Rob teel
Chief Technology Officer
3:30 PM - 4:20 PM
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Leadership Roundtables
Leadership Roundtables Option 1
Unlocking Value: Measuring AI ROI in Enterprises
Understanding the return on investment (ROI) for AI initiatives is crucial for justifying expenditures and demonstrating value to stakeholders. This roundtable will focus on methodologies and frameworks for accurately measuring the ROI of AI projects, considering both tangible and intangible benefits. Participants will discuss best practices for aligning AI investments with business goals and ensuring that AI deployments deliver measurable business value.
Discussion Points
- Measuring Tangible Benefits
Techniques for quantifying direct financial gains from AI initiatives, such as cost reductions, increased revenue, and efficiency improvements
- Evaluating Intangible Benefits
Methods for assessing intangible benefits like improved customer satisfaction, enhanced decision-making capabilities, and innovation acceleration
- ROI Frameworks
Overview of various frameworks and models used to calculate AI ROI, including Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) and Value-at-Risk (VaR) assessments
- Aligning AI with Business Goals
Strategies for ensuring that AI projects are closely aligned with organizational objectives and key performance indicators (KPIs)
Leadership Roundtables Option 2
Responsible AI: Governance, Ethics, and Safety Best Practices
As AI technologies continue to evolve, robust data governance and ethical AI practices are more important than ever. This roundtable will delve into the development and implementation of data governance frameworks, privacy and compliance issues, and ethical considerations in AI deployment. Participants will discuss how to ensure AI safety and build public trust through responsible AI usage.
Discussion Points
- Framework Development
Learn how to develop and implement robust data governance frameworks that ensure data quality, integrity, and accessibility
- Privacy and Compliance
Address the complexities of data privacy and compliance, and explore strategies for maintaining regulatory standards in AI initiatives
- Ethical AI Deployment
Engage in discussions on mitigating biases in AI models, ensuring transparency, and promoting ethical AI practices
- AI Safety
Discuss best practices for ensuring AI safety, including risk management strategies and the development of safety protocols
Leadership Roundtables Option 3
Future-Proofing Your Business with AI
Preparing your business for the future involves adopting and integrating AI technologies that can scale and evolve with emerging trends. This roundtable will focus on strategies for building scalable AI infrastructure, optimizing AI performance, and navigating multi-cloud environments. Participants will learn best practices for integrating AI across various enterprise functions to ensure long-term success.
Discussion Points
- Infrastructure Optimization
Explore strategies for building and scaling AI infrastructure that can handle growing data and processing demands efficiently.
- Performance Enhancements
Discuss methods for optimizing the performance and efficiency of AI workloads, including leveraging edge computing and hybrid cloud solutions.
- Enterprise Integration
Examine best practices for integrating AI seamlessly across various enterprise functions, from R&D to supply chain management.
- Navigating Multi-Cloud Environments
Learn how to effectively manage AI operations across multiple cloud platforms, ensuring flexibility, security, and cost-effectiveness
- Long-Term Scalability
Develop strategies for future-proofing AI infrastructure to adapt to technological advancements and evolving business needs
2:10 PM - 2:30 PM
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Present Your executive roundTables Findings
2:30 PM - 3:30 PM
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Afternoon Networking Break
12:20 PM - 1:00 PM
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Featured Panel
Bridging the Gap: AI Centers of Excellence in Healthcare
In today’s rapidly evolving digital landscape, organizations often struggle to align business stakeholder ideas with AI initiatives effectively. This session, “Bridging the Gap: AI Centers of Excellence in Healthcare,” will explore strategic approaches to integrating stakeholder input into AI projects, ensuring that these initiatives generate significant value and align with overarching organizational goals. Industry experts will provide insights on fostering collaboration between AI Centers of Excellence and business units, emphasizing the importance of stakeholder engagement and cross-functional synergy. Participants will learn how to harness stakeholder creativity to drive innovation and achieve business transformation.
What You Will Learn
- Resource Allocation in the AI Era
Discover how AI changes the way organizations allocate resources. Learn about the shift from traditional resource-intensive projects to more agile, AI-driven initiatives that optimize efficiency and effectiveness
- Overcoming Pilot Failures
Explore the challenges of AI implementation, including the high failure rates of AI pilots. Panelists will share insights on why 90% of AI projects fail within the first 18 months and provide strategies to improve success rates through better planning, execution, and iteration
- Reskilling and Upskilling Leaders
Examine best practices for integrating AI seamlessly across various enterprise functions, from R&D to supply chain management.Examine the critical need for reskilling and upskilling leaders to manage AI-driven change. Learn about the new skills and competencies required to lead in an AI-driven world, and how to foster a culture of continuous learning and adaptability
Austin Walsh
Managing Director of US Healthcare, Data/AI
4:10 PM - 4:50 PM
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Closing Panel
Guardians of the Digital Frontier: Navigating Cybersecurity in the AI Era
Join us for “Guardians of the Digital Frontier: Navigating Cybersecurity in the AI Era,” a crucial panel discussion that delves into the intricate and evolving relationship between artificial intelligence and cybersecurity. This session will take you through the transformative landscape of digital security, from its rudimentary beginnings to the complex AI-driven challenges of today. Bringing together leading experts, this panel will explore the dual role of AI as both a protector and a potential threat, examining innovative solutions, ethical considerations, and the future direction of cybersecurity in the AI era
Discussion Points
- Evolving Threat Landscape
Discover how AI is reshaping cybersecurity, introducing advanced protective measures while also presenting new sophisticated threats. Understand the dynamics of this evolving threat landscape and the innovative defenses being developed to counteract these challenges
- Innovative Strategies and Ethical Challenges
Explore cutting-edge AI solutions for enhancing cybersecurity and delve into the ethical complexities that arise with AI’s integration into digital defense. Discuss the balance between leveraging AI for security and addressing the moral dilemmas it presents
- Enhancing Cyber Resilience
Learn about the tools and practices necessary to build a robust cyber defense framework capable of adapting to the rapid advancements in AI technology. Discover strategies for maintaining resilience in the face of continuous AI-driven threats and attacks
- Preparing for the Future
Gain insights into how cybersecurity strategies must evolve to address AI-centric threats. Learn about the potential impact of AI on future cybersecurity policies and the proactive measures needed to stay ahead in this rapidly changing field
4:50 PM - 5:00 PM
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Closing Remarks
5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
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Cocktail Hour
Step into an evening of luxury and excitement at the F1 Velocity Lounge, majestically situated above the racetrack. Our exclusive cocktail hour not only features a sophisticated selection of premium spirits, fine wines, and craft beers but also offers an array of exquisite passed hors d'oeuvres. This is the perfect opportunity to mingle, savor, and immerse in the panoramic views of the track, all while enjoying a fusion of tantalizing flavors and top-shelf beverages
Menu
Premium Spirits
Tito’s Vodka
Balcones Whiskey
Tequila 512
Gosling's Rum
Hendrick’s Gin
Craft Beers
Karbach Ranch Water
Karbach Love Street
Elegant Wines and Champagne
Sauvignon Blanc: Kim Crawford
Prosecco: Lunetta
Chardonnay: La Crema
Pinot Noir: Mark West
Cabernet: Columbia Crest - Grand Estates
6:30 PM - 9:30 PM
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Intimate Think Tank Dinner - Invite Only
Conclude the evening with our executive invite only Think Tank Dinner session at STK for an evening of high-level discourse at one of our two concurrent Think Tank Dinners. Select the session that aligns with your interests and contributes to shaping the dialogue on the future of AI by clicking the topic
Location
Mastro's Steakhouse
Mastro's Steakhouse, 399 Geary St, San Francisco, CA, 94102
8:15 AM - 9:00 AM
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Custom Executive Communty - Invite Only The W hotel
Day 2 of the Leaders In AI Summit Series is going to be hosted at the W Hotel. This invite only section of our summit series is tailored to provide an intimate and focused setting for executive end-users of deep discussions, practical insights, and valuable networking opportunities specifically for members of the community. Please note that attendance is by invitation only and is limited to community members
8:30 AM - 9:00 AM
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ARRIVALS & REGISTRATION
Begin your exclusive day with arrivals and check-ins at the elegant Ink 48 Hotel in the Helvetica Meeting Room. Connect with fellow members of the Microsoft Healthcare AMIGO Community as you settle in
8:50 AM - 9:00 AM
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Opening Remarks
Begin your exclusive day with arrivals and check-ins at the elegant Ink 48 Hotel in the Helvetica Meeting Room. Connect with fellow members of the Microsoft Healthcare AMIGO Community as you settle in
9:30 AM - 10:00 AM
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Interactive Polling Session
Unlocking AI's Potential in Healthcare
Austin Walsh, the Managing Director of US Healthcare for AI, will lead an engaging real-time polling session with the audience. This interactive discussion will explore and examine the following critical challenges
Discussion Points
- What AI applications are currently being implemented in your organization?
- How valuable do you consider AI in improving patient care and operational efficiency?
- What are the biggest challenges your organization faces in deploying AI solutions?
- What are common barriers to successful AI integration post deployment?
- Which AI advancements will have the most significant impact on healthcare in the next 5 years?
- How likely is your organization to increase investment in AI technologies over the next 2 years? What are the factors influencing AI investment decisions?
Austin Walsh
Managing Director of US Healthcare, Data/AI
10:00 AM - 10:30 AM
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Featured Panel
The Human Element of AI in Healthcare
Explore the intersection of AI innovation and human compassion in healthcare. This panel discussion will bring together executives from healthcare providers, payers, vendors, and end users to discuss how AI can enhance patient care while addressing the human elements of implementation. The panel will delve into real-world use cases, highlighting successes and challenges in balancing technological advancements with the need for empathy and patient-centric care.
Discussion Points
- 1. Human-Centric AI Transformation:
How can AI be integrated into healthcare organizational culture to enhance patient outcomes and team dynamics?Real-world examples of AI applications that prioritize patient care
- 2. Navigating Change Management:
Strategies for managing the human aspects of AI transformation, including overcoming resistance and fostering a culture of acceptance and innovation.Success stories of engaging healthcare professionals in AI adoption.
- 3. Enhancing Operational Excellence:
Use cases where AI has improved team collaboration and operational efficiency without compromising the human touch in patient care.Specific examples of AI-driven workflow automation and its impact on healthcare staff.
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
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AMIGO Networking Break
We will have curated 30 minute sit down meetings between all of the sponsors who contributed to our Leaders In AI Summit Series
10:00 AM - 10:30 AM
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Interactive Roundtables
Tackling AI Challenges Together in Healthcare
Join focused roundtable discussions that explore the human element of AI in healthcare. Segmented by healthcare sub-sectors including providers, payers, vendors, and end users, executives will explore strategies and challenges in transforming team dynamics and operational culture through AI. Each roundtable will consist of 5-7 guests, fostering in-depth dialogue and maximum engagement. Data from pre-retreat surveys will curate the best matches, ensuring relevant and productive discussions
Discussion Points
- Human-Centric AI Transformation: Strategies for embedding AI into healthcare organizational culture and team dynamics
- Navigating Change Management: Approaches for managing the human aspects of AI transformation, including overcoming resistance and fostering a culture of acceptance and innovation
- Enhancing Operational Excellence: Enhancing team collaboration and operational efficiency in an AI-driven healthcare environment
- Leadership and AI: Insights into leading AI initiatives, aligning them with healthcare goals, and navigating the complexities of change
- Cross-Sector Collaboration: Tailored strategies and best practices that address specific challenges within different healthcare sectors, such as providers, payers, and vendors
12:30 PM - 1:15 PM
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Lunch & Network
1:15 PM - 1:45 PM
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Featured Panel
Governance in AI Deployment: Balancing Innovation and Control
In the rapidly evolving healthcare landscape, balancing innovation with control is crucial for successful AI deployment. This session, “Governance in AI Deployment: Balancing Innovation and Control,” focuses on best practices for empowering healthcare stakeholders to innovate with AI while ensuring rigorous oversight to prevent unauthorized or "rogue" AI initiatives. Industry experts will discuss strategies for establishing robust governance frameworks that balance innovation with control, ensuring AI initiatives align with healthcare goals and regulatory requirements
What You Will Learn
- Preventing Unauthorized AI Deployments in Healthcare
Learn about practices and tools to prevent unauthorized AI implementations in healthcare settings, maintaining oversight and ensuring patient data security and regulatory compliance
- Empowering Healthcare Stakeholders to Innovate
Explore methods to enable healthcare professionals and administrators to use AI creatively, enhancing patient care and operational efficiency without compromising governance
- Reskilling & Upskilling Leaders
Examine the critical need for reskilling and upskilling leaders to manage AI-driven change. Learn about the new skills and competencies required to lead in an AI-driven world, and how to foster a culture of continuous learning and adaptability
9:15 AM - 10:00 AM
Type
Hotel Check in
Begin your summit experience at the Leaders In AI Summit Miami check-in at the W Hotel. We will have a limited number of rooms reserved for executives at a special rate for December 9th, 10th, and 11th. Please reference the Leaders in AI Summit Room Block when booking or wait to receive the direct booking link from us.
The W Hotel
401 N Fort Lauderdale Beach Blvd, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33304
Location
Get directions to Omni Barton Creek Resort & Spa
The W Hotel Fort Lauderdale, Florida
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Sponsors
Microsoft empowers our executive AI community by providing innovative solutions and cutting-edge technologies that drive transformation. Their Azure AI platform enables organizations to build and deploy AI models efficiently, enhancing decision-making and operational efficiency. Through strategic partnerships and comprehensive tools, Microsoft supports enterprises in harnessing the full potential of AI, fostering growth and competitive advantage
NVIDIA revolutionizes AI transformation with its advanced GPU technology and deep learning frameworks. By accelerating computational performance, NVIDIA enables real-time data processing and complex AI model training. Their solutions empower businesses to innovate across various sectors, from healthcare to finance, ensuring robust AI capabilities that drive significant advancements and efficiencies.
NVIDIA revolutionizes AI transformation with its advanced GPU technology and deep learning frameworks. By accelerating computational performance, NVIDIA enables real-time data processing and complex AI model training. Their solutions empower businesses to innovate across various sectors, from healthcare to finance, ensuring robust AI capabilities that drive significant advancements and efficiencies.
NVIDIA revolutionizes AI transformation with its advanced GPU technology and deep learning frameworks. By accelerating computational performance, NVIDIA enables real-time data processing and complex AI model training. Their solutions empower businesses to innovate across various sectors, from healthcare to finance, ensuring robust AI capabilities that drive significant advancements and efficiencies.
NVIDIA revolutionizes AI transformation with its advanced GPU technology and deep learning frameworks. By accelerating computational performance, NVIDIA enables real-time data processing and complex AI model training. Their solutions empower businesses to innovate across various sectors, from healthcare to finance, ensuring robust AI capabilities that drive significant advancements and efficiencies.
NVIDIA revolutionizes AI transformation with its advanced GPU technology and deep learning frameworks. By accelerating computational performance, NVIDIA enables real-time data processing and complex AI model training. Their solutions empower businesses to innovate across various sectors, from healthcare to finance, ensuring robust AI capabilities that drive significant advancements and efficiencies.
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