Recently named as one of Forbes’ “Top 15 AI Ethicists” and as a Visiting Fellow at Oxford’s Institute for
Ethics in AI, BG(R) Dave Barnes empowers senior business and government leaders seeking to develop,
implement, and lead strategic and responsible digital transformation, aligning business strategy while
mitigating AI ethical, legal, and societal risks affecting their business or investment decisions.

He retired from the US Army after 32 years of distinguished service, most recently serving as Professor,
United States Military Academy (PUSMA) Department of English and Philosophy, West Point, NY and as
Chief AI Ethics Officer for the US Army’s Artificial Intelligence (AI) Integration Center (AI2C).
As Chief AI Ethics Officer, he advises the Army on incorporating ethics, law, and policy into Army AI
design, development, testing, and employment, directly contributing to the development of the DoD AI
Ethical Principles and the 2020 US Army AI Strategy. He directs the effort to develop and operationalize
an Army Responsible AI strategy.

He has provided expert assistance to DARPA, the Chief Digital and Artificial Intelligence Office (CDAO),
Defense Innovation Board (DIB), National Security Commission on AI, OSD Autonomy Community of
Interest (CoI), OSD Biotechnology CoI’s Ethical, Legal, and Social Implications (ELSI) Subcommittee, and
others. He also served as the US Army’s Senior Service Representative for the USSOCOM Commander’s
2019 Comprehensive Review of Culture and Ethics.

He is an internationally renowned expert in responsible and assured AI, human machine teaming, and
autonomy. He is a member of the Editorial Boards for AI and Ethics and the Journal of Military Ethics,
and a Non-resident Fellow at the Stockholm Centre for the Ethics of War and Peace. He is the author of
The Ethics of Military Privatization: The US Armed Contractor Phenomenon and multiple articles on
ethics of armed conflict and the ethics of emerging technology; he has been an invited panelist and
speaker for over 100 national and international events.

BG(R) Barnes graduated from the United States Military Academy with a BS in Aero-Mechanical
Engineering. He holds a MA in philosophy from the University of Massachusetts, Amherst and a PhD in
philosophy from the University of Colorado, Boulder.

His remarks are personal views and do not necessarily reflect those of the Department of Defense, the
United States Army, or any other department or agency of the United States Government.

David Mathison is the CEO and founder of the world’s 1st-ever CAIO Summit (2023), the 1st-ever Chief Digital Officer Summit (2013), and the CDO Club (2012).

Mathison is the world’s leading authority on Chief AI Officers, Chief Data and Analytics Officers, and Chief Digital Officers. In 2011 he created the first-ever community for CDOs on LinkedIn; the first Talent Map, Summit, and Community for Chief Digital Officers in 2013; and the world’s first-ever Chief AI Officer Talent Map and Chief AI Officer Summit in 2023.

He has been quoted by American Banker, CIO.com, CIO Journal, CIO-UK, CMS Wire, CNBC, Computer Weekly, Computerworld, Deloitte, Diginomica, eMarketer, FedTech Magazine, FierceCIO, Financial Times, Forbes, Guardian, Huffington Post, I-CIO, McKinsey & Company, Media Post, MIT Sloan Management Review, VentureBeat, The Wall Street Journal, and ZDNet, among others.

Ms. Eileen Vidrine, a member of the Senior Executive Service, currently serves as the Department of the Air Force Chief Data and Artificial Intelligence Officer. She develops and implements strategies for enterprise data management, analytics, digital transformation, and responsible and ethical artificial intelligence to optimize performance and drive innovation in and across all missions and operations.

Hamoon Ekhtiari is the CEO of FutureFit AI, the leading future of work technology company using artificial intelligence to bridge gaps in workforce development and career mobility. FutureFit AI partners with multinational companies and governments to provide individuals with an intelligent “GPS For Your Career”, harnessing AI to guide upskilling, reskilling, and career transitions. FutureFit AI’s latest innovation, Career Copilot, is an AI career assistant providing personalized, scalable career guidance and job transition support globally. Their work has been featured in and recognized by the Wall Street Journal, Harvard Review, US & UK Governments, and the Future of Work Prize.

Hamoon previously led the future of work strategy for a $30B telecom and technology company and was the Founding Director of a leadership, skills, and innovation academy at one of the world’s largest urban innovation hubs. He also founded a social enterprise, helped build Deloitte’s consulting business in the Caribbean, and taught as adjunct faculty at the University of Waterloo.

Hamoon is a member of the Governor General’s Leadership Conference, an AdR Fellow at the University of Cambridge, a recipient of the University of Waterloo’s Alumni Achievement Medal, and a Canada Millennium Scholar. In every endeavor, his vision is grounded in harnessing technology to unleash human and organizational potential and build more audacious futures.

Henry Schuck has served as Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of ZoomInfo (formerly DiscoverOrg) since founding it in 2007. Henry led ZoomInfo as it became the first tech company to go public during the COVID-19 pandemic. Prior to founding ZoomInfo, Henry was VP of Research & Marketing at iProfile, a sales intelligence firm focused on the IT market (acquired by ZoomInfo in 2015).

Henry is a cum laude with honors graduate of the University of Nevada, Las Vegas with a B.S. in Business Administration and a second B.S. in Hospitality Administration and holds a J.D., cum laude, from The Ohio State University Moritz College of Law. Henry was named to Fortune’s “40 Under 40” Class of 2020 list.

Henry is the driving force behind ZoomInfo’s annual employee donation drive, helping raise nearly $3.5 million for youth- and family-focused charities in the communities where ZoomInfo employees live and work. Closest to Henry’s heart are the Evergreen Family Community Resource Center, the Clark County Food Bank, and Share Vancouver.

Henry also supports the next generation through endowments at The Ohio State University, UNLV, OHSU Doernbecher’s, and Massachusetts General Hospital, providing assistance to younger populations at critical times in their lives.

Jeff Boudreau serves as the Chief AI Officer at Dell Technologies, where he plays a pivotal role in shaping the company’s AI and data strategies – responsible for driving AI-powered outcomes and broadening the scope of Gen AI initiatives across the organization.

Leveraging his deep engineering and infrastructure expertise, Jeff spearheads Dell’s AI Center of Innovation and Excellence, providing strategic guidance on enterprise-wide AI strategy, education, governance, and AI policy development. Focused on identifying key AI use-cases and standardizing AI architectures, Jeff is committed to integrating AI throughout Dell’s product portfolio and building strategic AI partnerships

With over 25 years at Dell Technologies, Jeff has consistently harnessed the power of data to fuel innovation and progress. Before becoming Chief AI Officer in September 2023, he was President of the Infrastructure Solutions Group (ISG) at Dell. During his tenure, he managed a global team of over 23,000 innovators, pioneering data insights and solidifying Dell’s status as the world’s premier infrastructure provider – across data centers, cloud, and the edge.

Jeff’s leadership style is shaped by his diverse experience in engineering, operations, services, and business management. His multifaceted expertise – and passion for empowering teams and delivering solutions that improve customer experiences – uniquely qualifies him to lead Dell’s AI initiatives. Jeff earned an MBA from Northwestern University’s Kellogg School of Management and completed his undergraduate studies at Wentworth Institute of Technology.

Residing in Hopkinton, Massachusetts, Jeff is guiding Dell Technologies towards an AI-driven future, leveraging data to transform possibilities into realities.

Kevin Martin joined the Institute for Corporate Productivity (i4cp) in 2012 as its chief research officer. In 2023, i4cp ranked for the seventh time on the Inc. 5000 Fastest-Growing Private Companies in America. Kevin has three decades’ experience in the human capital management industry, with the last 17 years building and guiding industry-leading research organizations.

In addition to guiding i4cp’s research agenda and deliverables, Kevin advises executive and human resources leadership, as well as corporate boards, on best- and next-practices in topics that include the future of work, productivity, people strategy and metrics, talent risk management, organizational agility, leadership behavior, and corporate culture. He is also the executive sponsor of i4cp’s distinguished Chief HR Officer Board.

A highly sought-after  international keynote speaker on all aspects of human capital management, Kevin has been recognized as a “Top 100 HR Influencer” by HR Examiner. He and his team’s research have been cited in leading business media, including The Economist, Forbes, The Wall Street Journal, Fast Company, Harvard Business Review, Inc. Magazine, Bloomberg, Financial Times, The New York Times, CIO Applications, CFO Magazine, and on CNBC. Kevin is also an occasional contributor to Financial Times.

Kevin currently serves on the Dean’s advisory board for the University of Dayton’s school of engineering. He also serves on the board of advisors for Bullseye Engagement. From 2013 to 2021, Kevin served on the Dean’s advisory board for Dayton’s school of business. From 2005 to 2014, he served on the board of directors for Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Massachusetts, which included a two-year term as board chair. In 2006, Kevin was awarded the Commonwealth of Massachusetts’ “Big Brother of the Year”.

Kevin earned a Master of Business Administration degree from Boston University and a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration degree from the University of Dayton. He resides in the United States (Massachusetts) with his wife (Laura) and their three sons.

Mark Gleason is a senior technologist with 25 years working with AI and advanced technologies for both startups and large organizations such MetLife, AIG, Credit Suisse and the U.S. Department of the Defense. Mark Gleason is currently the Chief Enterprise Architect, Head of Data and Head of AI for Hudson Insurance Group, a subsidiary of the $30B Fairfax Financial.

Michael Krigsman is founder of http://cxotalk.com. He is recognized internationally as an industry analyst, strategy advisor, enterprise advocate, and industry commentator.

As a columnist for ZDNet, Michael has written over 1,000 articles on CXO thought leadership. His work has been mentioned about 1,000 times in major newspapers, television, radio, trade publications, presentations, academic dissertations, blogs, and other media. Michael has been quoted in about 50 books, published in the Wall Street Journal, and is syndicated on important technology websites.

Michael is often a judge in prestigious industry contests such as the CIO100 contest (CIO Magazine) and CRM Idol. He has presented to groups such as Harvard University, Babson College, Seton Hill University, University College London, Boston University, Suffolk University, SAP Sapphire, NetSuite SuiteWorld, Oracle OpenWorld, Dynatrace Perform, Federal Home Loan Banks, MIT CIO Symposium, Educause, CRM Evolution, SXSW, Cloud CIO, Minn. HR Tech Expo, CIO Mobility Innovation Summit, Enterasys Partner Advisory Council, Act-On tour, Cintrifuse Innovation Summit, Dartmouth Center for Digital Studies CIO Roundtable, and others.

He is also a photographer whose work has been published by the Wall Street Journal, MIT, CNET News, the National Park Service, Inc. Magazine, and others. Michael is on Twitter at @mkrigsman.

Shawn Wang is the Chief Data Science & AI Officer for Elevance Health. Shawn is responsible for operationalizing AI and ML solutions, platforms, and tools to deliver a consumer-first healthcare experience for millions of consumers, including the 48M members of Elevance Health affiliated health plans. Under Shawn’s leadership, the AI team has provided Elevance Health’s first patents and delivered solutions to improve operational efficiencies, consumer experiences, and health outcomes.

Before joining Elevance Health, Shawn spent seven years at Sears, including leadership roles as the VP, Analytics and Personalization COE and VP, Marketing Analytics, delivering the customer information,  analytics, and experience strategy.

Shawn received his Master’s degree from the University of Southern California in Information and Operation Management.

Shawn resides in the greater Chicago area, loves to spend time with his wife, two daughters, and dogs, and enjoys cooking, traveling, and golf.

With eight patents issued and awards that include “Forbes AI Maverick of the 21st century,” “50 Most Powerful Women in Tech,” “Top 20 CDOs”, “Top 100 in AI’, ‘NASDAQ Top 10 Women in Data & Applied AI’, and “Top 100 Innovators in Data & Analytics”, Sol has served as the former CDO & CAO for Fortune 100 companies such as Estee Lauder, Sony Music, Merck Pharmaceuticals, Royal Caribbean. Sol studied Disruptive Strategies at Harvard, did her MBA at Pepperdine, and studied Chemistry as an undergrad at UC Berkeley and is a published author. Sol has done over 50+ keynotes, 100+ panels, and has participated in a number of podcasts in her career.

Sreedhar Sistu is the Vice President, AI Offers at Schneider Electric. He is a senior software product executive and leader with extensive experience in product strategy and growth, portfolio planning, cloud architecture, DevOps, large-scale deployments, off-shore management and program management.

Sreedhar is currently working on applying artificial intelligence to address energy management, industrial automation and sustainability at scale leveraging a comprehensive platform approach. Responsibilities include end-to-end ownership of AI Offers, strategic planning, working with key customers and
other stakeholders to define product roadmap, collaborating with solutions and technology teams to deliver products that meet and exceed these needs, defining pricing, packaging and go-to-market messaging for these products, managing internal and external partner interactions for commercial success.

Sreedhar has spoken at several product forums on AI and its application to enterprise, energy and sustainability, and was hosted on several podcasts. He is a Mechanical Engineer with Masters in Operations Research and Statistics from Indian Statistical Institute followed by MBA from Duke University.

Sunil Senan is Senior Vice President responsible for the Data & Analytics service line at Infosys. In this role, he works closely with Infosys’s strategic clients on their data & analytics led digital transformation initiatives. He is passionate about how data & analytics is creating economic impact in the society and how enterprises and governments can engage in driving this transformation. He has written the “Data economy in Digital times” paper articulating how the new data economy presents a set of new possibilities for enterprises, governments to serve their citizens and consumers.

In his 25+ years of professional experience, he has worked with many CXOs/CDOs/CAOs in fortune-500 companies in their Enterprise Solutions, Data/Insights and Digital transformation journeys.

Sunil holds a Bachelor of Engineering degree with a specialization in Computer Science and has completed his Master’s in Business Administration (Executive-MBA) from prestigious Indian Institute of Management, (IIM)  Bangalore. Sunil has authored several thought leadership articles that have been published in Industry journals like CIO.com, Forbes online, Changeboard.com, DataQuest etc.

Usama Fayyad is the Executive Director at the Institute for Experiential AI, Northeastern University; Professor of the Practice, Khoury College of Computer Sciences; Chairman, Open Insights; and Adjunct Professor at HKPU. 

Yvonne Li is an innovative, award-winning executive in the field of data science and AI, leveraging her social and behavioral science background to build high-performing teams and drive business results across various industries in Fortune 500 companies. With more than 15 years of experience in data science, machine learning, and AI, Li possesses a unique ability to drive impactful transformation at an enterprise level. Prior to joining Advance Auto Parts, she served as Executive Director of Data Science, AI, and Systems at IBM. She is recognized for her strategic forward-thinking vision, combining it with rigorous data analysis and AI techniques to achieve strategic goals, optimize performance, and maximize return on investment.