MEET OUR SPEAKERS
From generative AI to its critical role in data analysis and the ethical side of it, the summit offers a comprehensive exploration of its current and future landscape.
Moreover, the day culminates with an exclusive Masterclass.
Mara Pometti
Associate Design Director
Mara is an Associate Design Director at McKinsey & Company, where she helps organisations drive AI adoption through human-centered methods. She defines herself as an AI-savvy humanist. Her practice spans across AI design and deployment with the overarching objective of finding the strategic intersection between AI models and human intents to implement responsible AI systems that move organisations forward. Previously, she led the AI Strategy practice at IBM. Yet, by background, she is a data journalist. She worked as a data journalist for agencies and newsrooms like Aljazeera. Mara lectured at many universities about how to humanize AI, including the London School of Economics. Her books and writing explore how to weave a humanistic approach into the AI development. 𝐒𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐓𝐢𝐭𝐥𝐞: Why a human-centered approach to AI deployment and Governance matters. 𝗦𝘆𝗻𝗼𝗽𝘀𝗶𝘀: A human-centered approach to AI is an asset. Even more so in the generative AI era. Harnessing and sustaining value from AI is possible only if this technology is grounded in user and customer needs. Unlocking value from AI is a challenge that requires overcoming the barrier to AI implementation and adoption. By designing AI systems with a human-centered approach, organizations can develop solutions that solve real human problems and are trusted by both users and stakeholders. Trust is the key that unlocks AI adoption, hence its value.
Alissa Rabe
Creative Strategy & Brands Lead
Alissa Rabe`s career spans leading creative agencies (Jung von Matt, Razorfish, etc.) and content-driven roles at MTV and VICE Media. With 15+ years of experience, Alissa has helped global brands like NIKE and BMW build digital ecosystems and connect with their audiences. Currently, at Google, she's a Creative Strategy Lead & Digital Consultant, advising brands and agencies on maximizing Google platforms for impactful marketing in times of AI. Passionate about sustainability, she aided the launch of Normative, a U.N.-backed carbon tracker, and is part of Google's sustainability Task Force. She holds degrees in Society & Communication and regularly speaks at international and national industry conferences. 𝐒𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐓𝐢𝐭𝐥𝐞: Supercharge Your Creativity with Google AI 𝗦𝘆𝗻𝗼𝗽𝘀𝗶𝘀: Unlock the power of Google's AI tools to supercharge your marketing! In this hands-on session, learn how AI can enhance ideation, streamline content creation, and deliver personalized campaigns. Discover tools that generate compelling copy, stunning visuals, and data-driven insights. Walk away with actionable strategies to elevate your brand using AI-powered creativity.
Eve Psalti
Senior Director Azure AI
Eve Psalti is a 20+year tech and business leader, currently the Senior Director at Microsoft’s Azure AI engineering organization responsible for scaling Generative AI solutions with customers and partners. She was previously the Head of Strategic Platforms at Google Cloud where she worked with F500 companies helping them grow their businesses through digital transformation initiatives. Prior to Google, Eve held business development, sales and marketing leadership positions at Microsoft and startups across the US and Europe leading 200-people teams and $600M businesses. A native of Greece, she holds a Master’s degree and several technology and business certifications from London Business School and the University of Washington. Eve currently serves on the board of WE Global Studios, a full-stack startup innovation studio supporting female entrepreneurs. 𝐒𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐓𝐢𝐭𝐥𝐞: Infuse AI into your daily applications to stay productive 𝗦𝘆𝗻𝗼𝗽𝘀𝗶𝘀: Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) is the next explosive growth area in technology relevant to every business in every industry on the planet. The data economy is already booming, and there are currently 35 zettabytes of data generated by 50 billion connected devices. From these mountains of data, AI and ML are harvesting valuable predictive signals and patterns that fundamentally transform the face of every business and our daily life. In this presentation, we’ll explore the latest AI innovations and how they’re disrupting our business and personal lives forever. What’s coming, what’s exciting and how to watch for as you’re using or infusing AI in your everyday life.
Casper Guldager
Director – KPMG NewTech
Casper is a renowned AI keynote speaker with a decade of experience, pioneering KPMG NewTech's Generative AI practice in the Nordics. His expertise has steered over 10 key Generative AI projects. 𝐒𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐓𝐢𝐭𝐥𝐞: Generative AI: Create Superheroes at Work and Measure the Value 𝗦𝘆𝗻𝗼𝗽𝘀𝗶𝘀: Want to know how generative AI can turn your employees into superheroes? And most importantly, how you can measure its value? Casper Guldager from KPMG shares their unique methodology for training, adoption and value measurement - all in one go.
Jeannette Gorzala
Vice President
Jeannette is the founder of the law firm go_legal, specializing in business law and artificial intelligence. She regularly advises clients in particular in the preparation for the AI Act and implementing AI systems and generative AI in their organizations and workflows. Jeannette has more than 15 years of experience in the fields of Corporate, M&A and digital law and serves as Deputy Chairperson of the AI Advisory Board to the Austrian Government, Chief Policy Officer of the independent think tank AI Austria and Vice President of Europe's largest AI industry representation, the European AI Forum. 𝐒𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐓𝐢𝐭𝐥𝐞: Cracking the Code: Navigating AI Regulation 𝗦𝘆𝗻𝗼𝗽𝘀𝗶𝘀: The Artificial Intelligence Act (AI Act) will be the first comprehensive regulatory framework for AI – including technologies such as generative AI, large language models and frontier models – in the European Union. Navigating this more than 400-page regulation, including further relevant topics like data, copyrights and liability presents, a challenge for startups, investors and business leaders. Our session aims at helping you to crack the code to navigate the maze of AI regulation and empower entrepreneurs to create AI governance that will be a success differentiator in the market.
Robert
Erenberg-Andersen
Principal Cyber Security Lead
Robert is an award-winning cyber security expert who specializes in cyber strategy, cloud security, and DevSecOps. At Red Hat, Robert works as a trusted advisor to executive leadership and key IT decision-makers, sharing and leveraging his valuable experience and knowledge to help customers become more secure. Previously, he led A.P. Moller-Maersk's security overhaul and their major cloud transformation as Enterprise Security Architect and Cloud Security Lead. He started his career in the US Marine Corps, where Robert was a Cyber Operator and Reconnaissance Non-Commissioned Officer, contributing significantly and leading teams during mission-critical cyber operations. His experience spans defensive architecture, offensive operations, and leading security transformations in complex environments. 𝐒𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐓𝐢𝐭𝐥𝐞: Do Androids Dream of Enhanced Security 𝗦𝘆𝗻𝗼𝗽𝘀𝗶𝘀: This presentation explores the pivotal role of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in cybersecurity, addressing its dual function as both a tool for defenders and a weapon for attackers. We delve into current security and AI trends, how AI enhances threat detection and response, underscore the necessity of solid engineering practices in AI security system development, and discuss the potential risks of AI, including the introduction of new vulnerabilities. Future trends are examined, highlighting AI's evolving impact on cybersecurity strategies. The session concludes with key insights and strategies to leverage AI for bolstering digital defenses, preparing attendees for the challenges and opportunities ahead in leveraging AI for cybersecurity.
Alexandru Glod
Storyteller, TEDX Speaker,
Udemy Instructor
For 12 years, Alex Glod has been working with leaders, marketers and professionals from the corporate and NGO sector to help them tell their stories with impact, to connect with their audiences, and to provide them with a memorable experience. He has trained over 4500 people on Storytelling, Public Speaking and Leadership and has taught over 63.000 online students through Udemy. He has spoken 4 times on a TEDx stage and has coached several TEDx speakers on the structure and delivery of their talks. Alex has also mentored several startups in pitching their business idea and has moderated over 25 events on topics such as blockchain, AI, cities of the future, urban mobility and youth leadership.