AI Con USA 2025 - AI Governance, Regulation, & Compliance
Sunday, June 8
Fundamentals of AI—ICAgile Certification (ICP-FAI)
Wednesday, June 11
Best Practices for Using AI for Structured Data Extraction
Structured data extraction, or data tagging, is one of the easiest and impactful applications of modern AI. Before the wide availability of pre-trained AI models, the process of “understanding” unstructured data either required constructing complex heuristic logic or investing in a machine learning team who could train models in-house. Now, cheap and powerful tagging machines are an API call away, redefining what is possible for how we can understand our data. In this talk, I'll share how we’ve used AI at Yahoo News to improve our content understanding pipelines. Yahoo was a pioneer in...
The Impact of AI on Developer Productivity
Generative AI tools hold promise to increase human productivity. In the world of software development, GitHub Copilot was one of the first practical applications of the use of generative AI to support developer productivity. However, measuring software productivity is non-trivial. For example, developer productivity gains is more than just producing code faster. If these artifacts don’t meet quality standards or themselves bring cost efficiency challenges then there may not be much overall improvement. To truly understand the benefits and challenges of AI-powered copilots requires real-...
Securing the Foundations of AI: Addressing the Past to Safeguard the Future
PreviewAI’s future hinges on an ecosystem built on decades of technical debt, fragmented tools, and opaque processes; creating vulnerabilities that threaten the reliability and security of modern applications. In this talk, Peter will examine how the legacy of open-source numerical computing and software supply chains is influencing AI’s trajectory. Drawing from over a decade of leadership in the Python and scientific computing communities, Peter will share strategies for tackling these challenges: improving transparency in data and dependencies, building curated software stacks,...
Unlocking Agentic AI Superpowers in the Quantum Multiverse
Step into the future of AI with an immersive dive into the cutting-edge world of AI-Augmented GenAI and how it intercepts with Quantum technologies. This session explores the intersection of multi-threaded AI workflows and the powerful anomaly detection capabilities made possible by Quantum-inspired computing. Discover the latest trends in ModelOps, where agile deployment strategies for domain-specific generative AI models are accelerating innovation in industries ranging from healthcare to defense. Jonathon will uncover how GraphRAG (Graph Retrieval-Augmented Generation) is...
Navigating AI Governance: Building Trust in a Regulated Future
As artificial intelligence systems increasingly influence critical decisions across industries, ensuring compliance with evolving governance and regulatory standards is both a challenge and a necessity. This presentation will explore the complexities of AI governance, focusing on balancing innovation with compliance in a rapidly changing regulatory environment. Vijay Panwar will examine real-world challenges such as bias mitigation, data privacy adherence, and ethical transparency, providing actionable strategies to design AI systems that comply with global standards like GDPR and emerging...
AI at Scale: Balancing Innovation, Governance, and Risk in Large Organizations
As AI reshapes industries, large organizations must scale innovation while upholding governance, security, and ethical responsibility. Deploying AI at scale isn’t just a technical challenge—it’s a strategic balancing act between agility and compliance, risk and reward. Andreas Bohman, CIO at the University of Washington, will discuss strategies to drive AI-powered innovation without compromising regulatory obligations, operational effectiveness, or public trust. He will share governance strategies that enable innovation rather than restrict it. He’ll also talk about addressing critical...
Thursday, June 12
AWS Public Health Modernization: Leveraging GenAI for Government Innovation
Join Venkata Kampana, Senior Solutions Architect from the AWS Health and Human Services team, and Tim Collinson, the CTO of 11:59, an AWS consulting partner, for an insightful discussion on transforming public health systems across federal, state, and local governments. This session will showcase real-world implementations of GenAI and AWS technologies that are revolutionizing public health operations. They will demonstrate innovative solutions, including their IDP implementation utilizing Bedrock's Data Automation (BDA) feature with confidence scoring and bounding box capabilities,...
Five Ways to Operationalize AI at Scale
Enterprises often struggle with how to incorporate AI and machine learning in a repeatable, sustainable manner. In today’s competitive landscape, AI is no longer just a trend but a necessity. Generative AI has quickly become an essential tool for businesses—and with companies expected to explain its usage and justify any lack thereof—organizations are looking for ways to leverage AI at scale. This keynote provides a strategic roadmap to unlock the full potential of AI within organizations, focusing on cultural readiness, enablement, ethical considerations, and addressing biases. Attendees...
Mastering Quality Engineering in the Age of AI
PreviewAI is transforming the software quality engineering industry by automating routine tasks and enabling smarter testing approaches. Its integration into software development has profoundly reshaped the field of Quality Engineering (QE). This presentation explores the evolving role of QE in the AI era, addressing the challenges, opportunities, and strategies for achieving excellence in AI-driven environments. By examining the intersection of AI and QE, it provides valuable insights into best practices for maintaining high-quality software and equips QE professionals with the knowledge...
Amazing Ways Retailers Are Using Generative AI
Generative AI is transforming the retail industry by enabling innovative approaches to customer engagement, personalization, and operational efficiency. Retailers are leveraging AI-driven tools to create personalized shopping experiences, from generating tailored product recommendations to crafting dynamic marketing content. In e-commerce, generative AI enhances virtual try-ons and product design, allowing for more interactive and immersive customer journeys. Additionally, retailers use AI for predictive inventory management, automating supply chain decisions, and optimizing logistics....
Navigating Compliance with the EU AI Act: Strategies for Responsible AI Development and Governance
As AI systems continue to transform industries, the EU AI Act sets a pivotal regulatory framework to ensure responsible and ethical use of artificial intelligence across Europe. This session will provide practical insights into navigating compliance with the EU AI Act, addressing key requirements for high-risk AI systems, transparency, accountability, and data governance. Joanna will explore how organizations can align their AI development processes with the Act's standards while maintaining innovation. Attendees will gain actionable strategies for integrating compliance into existing...
The Future of AI Agents
The future of AI agents is rapidly evolving, with increasing importance across diverse sectors. AI agents, defined by their current capabilities, are poised for significant transformation. Several key trends are shaping this future. Advancements in models are enhancing AI agent communication. Agent frameworks are evolving to make AI Agents easier to create and manage. Personalization and adaptability are driving the development of AI agents that learn user preferences and adapt accordingly. Simultaneously, ethical guidelines and responsible AI development are gaining prominence....