Nazareth University brings top technology minds together at AI Summit, April 3

Responsible AI: What's Next in AI Leadership and Innovation

Rochester, NY (03/15/2024) — WHAT: Nazareth University's centennial celebration continues with a full-day summit bringing some of technology's top minds together as it hosts Responsible AI: What's Next in AI Leadership and Innovation on April 3, at Nazareth. Through presentations and panel discussions, this event will explore the forefront of artificial intelligence advancements while emphasizing how ethical leadership and product innovation need to be a part of its evolution. Attendees will engage with experts in entrepreneurship, operations, entertainment, marketing, human resources, and more to gain actionable insights about the responsible use of artificial intelligence in our lives and in our work. Get tickets.

WHEN: April 3, 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.

WHERE: Nazareth University, Shults Center Forum

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SUMMIT SCHEDULE:

10:15 a.m. Justin Sargent - To Use or Not to Use: The Age of EntertAInment | Actor and director Justin Sargent, who has starred on Broadway (Spiderman: Turn Off the Dark) and in numerous TV and film roles, (Jesus Christ Superstar: Live on NBC and Law & Order: SVU) presents a session from the perspective of those in the entertainment industry directly impacted by generative AI.

11 a.m. Scott Ford - Shaping the Future: Generative AI's Transformative Role in Innovation | In this session, former TechStars chief operating officer and venture capitalist Scott Ford will delve into the revolutionary effects of generative AI on innovation.

11:45 a.m. Travis Steffen - Leading AI: Top Down Strategies for Generative AI in Organizations | Inc. 500 CEO and bestselling author Travis Steffen will discuss the strategies that leaders can employ to effectively integrate generative AI into their organizations.

12:30 p.m. Networking lunch

1:30 p.m. Sandip Parekh - AI and Talent Dynamics: Revolutionizing HR and Recruitment | Sandip Parekh, vice president and head of practices and delivery at Turing, the world's first AI-powered tech services company, will highlight how AI is changing the landscape of HR and recruitment.

2:15 p.m. Kim Jones - The Future of Work: How AI is Revolutionizing Productivity at Butler/Till | Butler/Till President/CEO Kim Jones will address how AI is reshaping marketing strategies at the Rochester agency.

3:15 p.m. A Cross-Disciplinary Panel on AI Transformation | Moderated by Nazareth's Institute of Responsible Technology Director Jeffrey Allan, this panel will bring together experts from the day's focus sessions to discuss the interdisciplinary impacts of AI.

4:15 p.m. Kevin Graham - AI, Machine Learning, the Need for a Diverse Workforce and Inclusive Workplace | Kevin Graham '10, '12G, director of Break Through Tech AI at UCLA, a program that helps underrepresented groups in tech to gain the skills needed to get jobs, will tackle the critical need for diversity in the AI field. Graham started his educational journey in Rochester, earning a bachelor's and a master's degree at Nazareth.

5 p.m. Reception hosted by Turing | Based in Palo Alto, California, Turing is the world's first AI-powered tech services company. Founded in 2018, Turing has received numerous awards, including Forbes's 2022 "One of America's Best Startup Employers," ranked #1 in The Information's 2021 Annual List of Most Promising B2B Companies and Fast Company's "Annual List of the World's Most Innovative Companies."