Applied AI Research Roundtable: Transforming Industries with AI

Main Session – Agenda

• 1:00 PM – 1:10 PM: Opening Remarks – Konrad Konarski, Chairperson, AI Applied Consortium
  Konrad will set the tone by highlighting AI’s transformative potential across sectors.

• 1:10 PM – 1:30 PM: The Potential of AI in Banking – AJ Joshi, Vice President, Visa
  AJ Joshi will explore how Visa leverages AI for payment optimization, fraud detection, and customer personalization, providing insights for other financial services sectors.

• 1:30 PM – 1:50 PM: Next-Generation AI for Cybersecurity – William Aiken, AI Researcher, University of Ottawa
  William will discuss AI-driven advancements in cybersecurity, including proactive threat detection and dynamic responses for secure financial systems.

• 1:50 PM – 2:30 PM: Bridging Silos, Improving Employee Productivity and Customer Experience  with Agentic AI and Hybrid AI- Salem Hadim (Vice-President, Automation & AI, Prolifics Inc.) and Harley Davis (CEO, Athena Decisions) will jointly present on the transformative power of Agentic AI and Hybrid AI. Their session will explore how AI agents foster collaboration, streamline decision-making, and break down organizational silos to create more agile and unified enterprises.

• 2:30 PM – 2:40 PM: Coffee Break

• 2:40 PM – 3:10 PM: AI for Humanitarian Impact and Social Good – Professor Nezih Altay (DePaul University) & Prasanna Vijayanathan (Lead Software Engineer, Netflix) This presentation will unveil the charter and goals for applying AI to transform humanitarian efforts and promote social good. Highlighting real-world examples and future initiatives, the session will focus on AI’s role in crisis management, healthcare access, environmental sustainability, and social equity. Attendees will gain insights into the ethical considerations and potential of AI-driven solutions to address global challenges.

• 3:10pm – 3:30pm  AI in Financial Systems – Chris Isayan, Former VP, Bank of America
  Chris will share how AI streamlined Bank of America’s operations, enhancing risk management, fraud prevention, and automation

• 3:10PM – 3:30 PM: Keynote: AI Strategy at Visa – Sam Hamilton, SVP, Data and AI, Visa
  Sam Hamilton will share insights on Visa’s AI strategy, showcasing the company’s secure, high-quality data assets and scalable platforms in payments, fraud detection, and customer engagement.

4:00 PM – 5:00 PM: Smart Cities and Video Analytics Programs

Moderators: Michael Braun, Patty Hansen
Overview: The AI Applied Consortium’s National AI Video Analytics Program explores AI-driven solutions for urban management, sustainability, and public safety.

• Sustainable Urban Infrastructure: AI optimizes energy use, reduces emissions, and manages waste for eco-friendly cities.
• Environmental Monitoring: Tracking air quality, water conservation, and pollution levels to protect public health.
• Public Safety: Real-time monitoring for traffic, crowd management, and incident response.
• Resource Efficiency: Predictive models for efficient resource allocation and operational sustainability.
• Ethics & Compliance: Regulatory standards and ethical governance of AI in urban environments.

Outcome Goals:

• Identify actionable strategies to improve urban living through AI-driven innovations.
• Explore AI frameworks for sustainable urban development and compliance with global environmental goals.
• Understand how AI enhances safety and resource management in smart city ecosystems.
• Discuss best practices for integrating ethical AI in public systems while maintaining trust and transparency.

4:00 PM – 5:00 PM: Advanced Manufacturing Workshop

Moderator: Elias Brown, Vallourec
Overview: This workshop explores cutting-edge AI-driven solutions transforming the manufacturing sector. Participants will uncover strategies for implementing AI to drive efficiency, quality, and sustainability in production environments.

• Predictive Maintenance: Reducing downtime and operational disruptions through AI-enabled predictive analytics that identify equipment failures before they occur.
• Quality Assurance: Revolutionizing inspections with computer vision-powered systems that ensure precision and reliability, eliminating costly defects.
• Supply Chain Optimization: Enhancing logistics and inventory management through AI to streamline processes and improve material flow across the value chain.
• Workforce Empowerment: Integrating AI tools to augment human capabilities, fostering a collaborative and safer work environment.
• Sustainability in Manufacturing: AI-driven energy optimization and waste reduction techniques to meet environmental compliance and reduce costs.

Outcome Goals:

• Understand how AI can revolutionize operational efficiency and reduce manufacturing costs.
• Explore AI-driven solutions for predictive maintenance and supply chain resilience.
• Discover innovative tools for improving safety and empowering the workforce.
• Learn how AI enables manufacturers to achieve sustainability goals while driving profitability.