Wesley
Rhodes
Adj. Professor, Information Systems & Technology Department; Former Chief Technologist @ IBM
George Mason University
Wesley is a Global Technology Transformation Executive with over 30 years of experience leading complex technology transformations in the US and Europe. He has served Fortune 100 clients, the US Government, and NATO, developing advanced solutions leveraging cutting-edge AI, Digital Twin, context computing, real-time analytics, and context computing. Wesley has 4 master's degrees, is an Adjunct Professor, Information Systems and Technology Department, College of Engineering and Computing at George Mason University, and held other academic appointments in Cyber Security, Health Informatics, Supercomputing Applications, and advanced R&D research. Wesley also was a Prince of Wales Fellow.
19 October 2023 10:55 - 11:00
Welcome and opening remarks
A welcome and introduction to the summit from your chairperson.
19 October 2023 11:00 - 11:30
Power deployable AI with high-performance infrastructure and strategy
In today's digital age, artificial intelligence has evolved from a promising concept to a transformative force across industries. Deployable AI, which combines cutting-edge technology with a robust infrastructure and strategy, is becoming a game-changer for businesses and organizations worldwide. This panel session will delve into its essential components, equipping you with the knowledge to accelearate its full potential.
19 October 2023 17:00 - 17:15
Closing remarks
We round up a fantastic innovation-filled day with a few words from our chairperson before heading into happy hour.
19 October 2023 12:00 - 12:30
Panel discussion: Transforming healthcare with AI
Healthcare has been, and is being, completely revolutionized by digitization and AI/ML, with applications in everything from diagnosis and treatment to drug discovery and patient management. In this live podcast, Ahmed Serag (Novartis) will be joined by John Chan (Takeda), as they discuss some of the latest developments, and a look at how these changes are applicable cross-industry. This is an interactive session - bring your questions, and have your queries answered by two major leaders in their respective healthcare giants.
19 October 2023 16:30 - 17:00
Panel discussion: Ethical AI - who’s responsible, and how do we create safety without stifling innovation
We live in a world where vast amounts of data are being collected and unprecedented compute power is available to extract value. But like anything else, the great power of AI requires great responsibility. Without taking a diligent approach, many AI projects and initiatives will fail to create business value. In this fireside session, our speakers will discuss who is responsible for ensuring the ethical use of AI, and how we can create safety without stifling innovation, as well as specific ethical challenges that need to be addressed, such as bias, discrimination, and privacy. This is an interactive session - contribute your ideas and questions to our panelists, and break down the ethical challenges facing your own systems.