Welcome and Blastoff!

9:00am - 9:10am, Mar 6

Your co-hosts Mark Minevich and R "Ray" Wang will welcome the pioneers, practitioners, policy shapers to the AI Forum.  During the day, take the AI survey and we'll provide the results later in the afternoon.  Get ready to meet those listed in the 2025 AI150 list of who's who in AI.Read more

Mark Minevich

Global AI Leader

R "Ray" Wang

Principal Analyst and Founder, Constellation Research

Constellation's AI150 Induction Ceremony

9:30am - 9:50am, Mar 6

Constellation Research's Artificial Intelligence 150 (AI150) is an elite list of the top global executives leading AI transformation efforts across their organization and industry. With the boom of Generative AI, automation, and machine learning playing a pivotal role in accelerating digital transformation across all industries, these leaders embody the characteristics and knowledge needed to push the AI agenda further to drive organizational change.

The AI150 are the top pioneers, practitioners, and policy shapers who are inspiring others to accelerate AI transformation and...Read more

Cosmic Conversations: Life After DeepSeek

9:50am - 10:20am, Mar 6

Cosmic Conversations are deep dive interactive sessions with the AIf community.  Speakers will provide a 1 minute intro and the conversation will be actively directed by the moderators to the panelists and the audience for a deep dive conversation. 

In this edition, the Brain Trust will go deep on life after DeepSeek and the impact on AI investments.  Was this a big short, psyops operation by China, Inc or was this a wake up call on AI investments?  Let the debate begin.Read more

Dr. David Bray (BT150 Alumni) (Moderator)

Principal/CEO & Distinguished Chair of the Accelerator, LeadDoAdapt Ventures, Inc.& Stimson Center

Solar Flare Break

10:20am - 10:40am, Mar 6

Time to recharge, respond to an urgent email, make that quick call, or take that break you've been dying to have.  Better yet, network and catch up with a friend or colleague!Read more

Market Maker: 1:1 Fireside Chat with Cisco's Yaron Singer

10:40am - 11:00am, Mar 6

Join us for an in-depth fireside chat with an industry luminary. Move beyond the conversation of a specific vendor and gain a comprehensive view of what's happening now and what to expect in the next 12 to 18 months.Read more

Yaron Singer

VP of AI and Security, Cisco

The Brain Trust: Global Powers AI War - US vs China - The Big Debate

11:00am - 11:20am, Mar 6

Global powers battle for the next prize, AI dominance. Understand how AI domiannce is akin to nuclear power dominance in the last century. Learn who will win and why?Read more

Dr. David Bray (BT150 Alumni)

Principal/CEO & Distinguished Chair of the Accelerator, LeadDoAdapt Ventures, Inc.& Stimson Center

The Brain Trust: Global AI Policy Shapers

11:20am - 11:50am, Mar 6

Gain global perspectives in the AI era with views from AI policy shapers around the world. Hear how governments plan to make investments for the public good and maintain global competitiveness, and mutual colloaboration.Read more

Mark Minevich (Moderator)

Global AI Leader

Yaser Al-Onaizan

CEO, National Center of AI - KSA

The Brain Trust: Will Agentic AI Replace Humans

11:50am - 12:10pm, Mar 6

The industry has evolved from Co-Pilots to Agents and soon one day Advisors.  Regardless of the buzzword, organizations will be competiting on decision velocity.  The future of decision intelligence and automation will impact humanity's role in decisions.  What can we expect in this future?Read more

Tricia Wang (Moderator)

Co-Founder

Jana Eggers (BT150 Alumni)

CEO, Nara Logics

Brain Trust: Preparing the Workforce for AI

12:10pm - 12:30pm, Mar 6

Humans operating side by side with Agents, Advisors, and more. What will it take to train the workforce to be AI ready? Get the latest approaches from the brain trust.Read more

David Levine

Founder , PlanDataAI LLC

Lunch on Sand Hill Road from SandHill Kitchen

12:30pm - 1:30pm, Mar 6

Join us for a fresh perspective on artisanal cuisine that starts with quality ingredients.  Situated among rolling, oak-studded hills overlooking Stanford University and the surrounding valley, Sand Hill Kitchen is a full-service restaurant at Sand Hill Collection. Executive Chef Nicolai Tuban’s farm-to-table menu features sustainable, seasonal, and locally-sourced ingredients served in a bright, modern dining room with ample outdoor space. The welcoming interior is adorned with lush greenery and contemporary California ranch style décor thoughtfully designed to complement the site’s...Read more

Brain Trust: Advancements in AI

1:30pm - 1:50pm, Mar 6

What's next for the top AI vendors in AI. What are the hottest startups doing in AI? This is the session for you.Read more

Barney Pell

Venture Partner, Radical Ventures

Bernt Wahl

Executive Director, Brain Machine Consortium

Executive Exchange: The Rise of the Chief AI Officer

2:10pm - 2:30pm, Mar 6

One of the hottest new roles in the C-suite is the Chief AI Officer.  Learn about the role and what priorities Chief AI Officers face.  Hear the best practices in leading organizations.Read more

Andy Thurai

Vice President and Principal Analyst, Constellation Research, Inc.

Caitlin Halferty

Global Chief Data Officer, Ericsson

Sudhir Jha

EVP and Head of Brighterion, Mastercard

Market Maker 1:1 Fireside Chat

2:30pm - 2:50pm, Mar 6

Join us for an in-depth fireside chat with an industry luminary. Move beyond the conversation of a specific vendor and gain a comprehensive view of what's happening now and what to expect in the next 12 to 18 months.Read more

Visionaries: Advanced AI Computing and Data Centers

3:10pm - 3:30pm, Mar 6

AI runs on massive compute, efficient energy, and dynamic data streams.  The future will be defined by the innovations in advanced AI computing and data center design.  Find out what's next for these computing advancements.Read more

Solar Flare Break

3:30pm - 3:50pm, Mar 6

ime to recharge, respond to an urgent email, make that quick call, or take that break you've been dying to have.  Better yet, network and catch up with a friend or colleague!Read more

The Brain Trust: The Legal Battle Ahead and Responsbile AI

3:50pm - 4:10pm, Mar 6

How will IP rights be protected in AI? Will proprietary AI rights emerge? Will we see a system where insights have patent, trademark, and IP rights for 10 miliseconds, 10 seconds, 10 days, 10 weeks, 10 months, or 10 years? What should organizations know about the legal ramifications of the Age of AI? Where will we go with Responsible AI, which is the practice of developing and using AI systems in a way that prioritizes societal benefits while minimizing the risk of negative consequences to society.Read more

Andy Thurai

Vice President and Principal Analyst, Constellation Research, Inc.

Visionaries: The Future Ahead From Top Investors

4:30pm - 4:50pm, Mar 6

The investing community consistently places bets three steps ahead of the market. Join leading VC's, PE Firms, and investors as they share where they see the future of AI and what innovations are around the corner.Read more

Mark Minevich (Moderator)

Global AI Leader

Eric Buatois

General Partner, BGV

Lara Druyan (BT150 Alumni)

Board Director, CIBC Bancorp USA

Navin Chaddha

Managin Partner, Mayfield

Alex Stickle

CEO, Polesis Capital Management

Jack Young

Managing Partner for Growth Equity, DTCP

Travel Time

6:00pm - 6:30pm, Mar 6

For those with a VIP dinner invite and pass, this is travel time to the secret venue.Read more