Kickoff the AI Leadership Summit with a reception and some networking.
AI Leadership Summit
AI Leadership: Navigating Transformational Change
Thursday, June 12 (evening) and Friday, June 13 (all day)
As artificial intelligence (AI) continues to revolutionize industries, leaders must explore the impact AI has on their business strategies and direction. From setting strategic visions for AI adoption to fostering ethical and responsible AI practices, strong leadership is essential for successful AI adoption and implementation. But like any transformational change, some challenges and pitfalls must be overcome to make AI successful. Join in the conversation with your peers as experienced technology leaders share ways to lead AI transformations. Discover how seasoned leaders have grown their leadership skills and what they believe the keys are to becoming exceptional leaders in this emerging field.
At the 2025 AI Leadership Summit, program chair Jeffery Payne and industry leader Tariq King team up to lead an interactive exchange of ideas and experiences. Each of these leaders brings a unique perspective on AI leadership to the table and will provide Summit participants with lessons learned and practical techniques for leading teams, addressing management challenges, and gaining senior management buy-in.
Also, bring your biggest issues and challenges to the AI Leadership Summit, where you can draw on the knowledge and experiences of these leaders and your fellow leaders who may have already faced and solved some of your issues. You’ll hear what’s working—and not working—and have the opportunity to share your experiences and successes.
The AI Con USA Leadership Summit is a perfect opportunity for you to:
- Participate in insightful and informative sessions focusing on AI leadership issues
- Meet and network with your peers in the industry
- Join in the “think tank” discussion with industry veterans
- Develop new ideas and action plans for AI innovation within your organization
Thursday, June 12
Reception and Summit Kickoff: As a Leader, What Is Keeping You Up at Night?
Thursday, June 12, 2025 - 3:30pm to 4:30pm
Friday, June 13
Summit Welcome - Opening Remarks
Friday, June 13, 2025 - 8:00am to 8:30am
After enjoying the Summit breakfast starting at 8:00 AM, join your moderator Jeff Payne as we kick off the AI Con USA AI Leadership Summit for 2025.
AI Leadership Unplugged: Balancing Innovation and Execution
Friday, June 13, 2025 - 8:45am to 9:45am
Leadership in AI/ML is as much about managing complexity as it is about fostering innovation. AI leaders must navigate a landscape where data science, engineering, and operational disciplines intersect. They frequently have to bridge the gap between research and production, balancing innovation with scalability, and fostering team collaboration. AI product and platform development is non-trivial and typically requires building prototypes, adapting and evolving them for production, while maintaining agility in an ever-changing field. Join Tariq King as he shares lessons learned from leading...
Learn MoreLeadership Secrets from the Room
Friday, June 13, 2025 - 10:00am to 11:00am
While everyone has their own approach to leadership, we all have our go-to tips and tricks that can help others lead teams, organizations, and ourselves. These may be techniques for motivating staff, growing team skills, managing senior executives, or finding the right people for your organization.
During this collaborative lean coffee session, Jeffery Payne will facilitate a discussion to elicit and discuss those leadership secrets used effectively by Summit participants. Using a lean coffee meeting format, participants will choose which aspects of leadership to discuss, vote on...
Learn MoreThink Tank Discussion Part I: Problem Definitions
Friday, June 13, 2025 - 11:15am to 12:00pm
Join with your peers in an engaging and highly interactive session to discuss the issues that affect you most. Using answers to the question “As a Leader, What is Keeping You Up at Night?” posed at Thursday’s evening reception, participants will form small groups to work on finding solutions to pressing leadership & management issues. Discussions will review identified issues, barriers to change, and focus on innovative strategies and practical next steps. At the end of the think tank, all feedback will be collected and posted online to encourage further collaboration.
Think Tank Discussion Part II: Leadership Solutions
Friday, June 13, 2025 - 12:45pm to 1:45pm
Based upon the problem definitions developed during Part I of the Think Tank, small groups will brainstorm on how to best solve these challenges, leveraging the collective wisdom of peers and Summit speakers. Each group will designate a representative to present its results and practice delivery.
Think Tank Discussion Part III: Presentation of Results & Wrap Up
Friday, June 13, 2025 - 1:45pm to 3:00pm
Small group representatives will each be given five minutes to present their leadership solutions. Summit participants will vote on which group produced the best solutions.