Leading with AI: Turning Capabilities into Business Value Through Governance
From AI potential to practical deployment, this webinar explores how business leaders can translate AI capabilities into value through thoughtful governance, responsible implementation, and trust-building across the full AI lifecycle.
ACADEMIC KEYNOTE
AI in Business & Society: Capabilities, Building Systems & Governance
9:00 – 9:50am, followed by a 10 minute break
Dr. Balaji Padmanabhan
Associate Dean & Professor, University of Maryland, Director of Center for Artificial Intelligence in Business
Focusing on the capabilities of modern AI, the talk will go over some of the big opportunities and challenges in front of us, and how should we think about managing and governing AI in businesses today. The talk will examine questions about the future of work for humans in the age of AI and offer some recommendations for individuals, business leaders, policy makers, and universities in this context.
INDUSTRY KEYNOTE
Winning with AI: Leading with Safety
10:00 – 10:50am, followed by a 10 minute break
Sudhi Ranjan Sinha
Vice President of Global and Strategic Accounts, UL Solutions
AI is reshaping the products and systems we rely on. But as adoption accelerates, so do the risks. This talk examines the new risk realities introduced by AI enabled products, the safety principles leaders must get right, and the practical actions that turn responsible deployment into competitive advantage. Through real world examples, attendees will see how strong, product level safety practices and independent evaluation reduce uncertainty, accelerate adoption and differentiate leaders in an AI driven market.
CASE STUDY
Scaling Manufacturing with AI: From Pilot Projects to Scalable Intelligence
11:00 – 11:30am
Shruti Harish
Cloud and AI Platforms Engineering Leader, Microsoft
AI is becoming a foundational capability in modern manufacturing, transitioning from pilot initiatives to real-world, production-scale deployments that drive measurable business outcomes. By integrating machine learning, computer vision, and IoT data with MES and ERP, firms are enabling real-time insights, predictive decision-making, and closed-loop automation. This shift is enhancing operational efficiency, improving product quality, reducing costs, and creating more agile and resilient manufacturing environments..
PANEL DISCUSSION
Where AI Meets Business: Prototyping Actionable Enterprise Ready AI Architecture
11:30am – 12:30pm
Moderator: Juliana Javor
Microsoft AI Co-innovation Lab
A reality check with local companies that partnered with Microsoft AI Co-innovation Lab to ensure technology strengthens Wisconsin’s foundation for the future. We will hear about how startups and manufacturers harness the power of AI to create real solutions, deliver better experiences, and drive economic growth for their customers and workforce.