Forum Welcome

9:20am - 9:30am, Sep 23

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

Market Maker 1:1 Fireside Chat with Boomi's CEO, Steve Lucas

9:30am - 9:50am, Sep 23

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

Steve Lucas

CEO, Boomi

R "Ray" Wang

Principal Analyst and Founder, Constellation Research

Constellation's AI150 Induction Ceremony

9:50am - 10:20am, Sep 23

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

Mark Minevich (Co-Host)

Global AI Leader

R "Ray" Wang (Co-Host)

Principal Analyst and Founder, Constellation Research

Parminder Bhatia (AI 150 Inductee)

Chief AI Officer , GE Healthcare

Michelle Bonat

Chief AI Officer, AI Squared

Tina Chakrabarty (AI 150 Inductee)

Global VP Sanofi Data AI Governance & Data Management , Sanofi

Anand Iyer (AI 150 Inductee)

Chief AI Officer, Welldoc

Pankaj Kedia (AI 150 Inductee)

Founder & Managing Partner + Chief AI Officer, 2468 Ventures + Biossmann

Samir Kumar (AI 150 Inductee)

VP of AI, Fortive

Ken Lovell (AI 150 Inductee)

Senior Vice President of Golf Technology, PGA Tour

Vipin Mayar (AI 150 Inductee)

VP, Head of AI , Fidelity

Phong Nguyen (AI 150 Inductee)

Chief AI Officer , FPT Software

Andrea Phua (AI 150 Inductee)

Senior Director, National AI Group Director, Digital Economy Office Ministry of Digital Development and Information, Singapore

Golestan (Sally) Radwan

Chief Digital Officer , UN Environment Program

Janet Sherlock (AI 150 Inductee)

Chief Digital Technology Officer (BT150) (AI150), Ralph Lauren

Vinay Vijay Singh (AI 150 Inductee)

Chief AI Officer, U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development

Diane Staheli (AI 150 Inductee)

Assistant Director, AI Applications, White House Office of Science and Technology Policy

Minerva Tantoco (AI 150 Inductee)

CEO, City Strategies LLc

Katia Walsh (AI 150 Inductee)

Chief Digital Officer , Harvard Business School

CR Talk: The Boardrom View on AI with Betsy Atkins

10:20am - 10:30am, Sep 23

Get inside the mind of how and what boardrooms are thinking about AI.  Learn how boards see budgets going forward as well as the strategic impact of AI on the business with one of the top board members in the world.Read more

Betsy Atkins

CEO, Bajacorp

R "Ray" Wang

Principal Analyst and Founder, Constellation Research

Executive Exchange: Future of the Chief AI Officer

10:30am - 10:50am, Sep 23

With artificial intelligence (AI) projects all the rage, organizations must make a strategic determination to create a new CxO role, at least at a functional level if not at a title level. This decision should not be made lightly, however. Although the chief AI officer (CAIO) role is critical to an organization’s success, the level of collaboration across business, IT, finance and operations, HR, and legal risk and compliance requires an unprecedented level of cooperation and orchestration. Boards will also want to consider AI at the same level as cybersecurity.

After...Read more

Andy Thurai (Moderator)

Vice President and Principal Analyst, Constellation Research, Inc.

Phong Nguyen

Chief AI Officer , FPT Software

Minerva Tantoco

CEO, City Strategies LLc

David Trice (BT150)

CEO inZpire AI , Former GM Honeywell Forge & Global Cloud Ops

Cosmic Conversations: Why Data Strategy Is The Foundation of AI

10:50am - 11:10am, Sep 23

With so many shiny object distractions and a rapidly changing market, learn why developing a strong data foundation and data strategy is the key for successful AI projects.  Move beyond foundational models and LLMs and rise above with a business oriented approach.  Hear from a panel of experts who've been in the trenches and survived to share their lessons learned.Read more

Perry Hewitt (BT150 Alumni) (Moderator)

CMPO of data.org, President of the Harvard Club Of New York City

Michelle Bonat

Chief AI Officer, AI Squared

Dr. David Bray (BT150 Alumni)

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

Scott Gnau

Vice President of Data Platforms, Intersystems

CR Talk: CEO Interview with Chris Nicholas, Sam's Club

11:10am - 11:25am, Sep 23

Putting people at the center of AI-powered technology is critical to improving consumer and associate experiences – and a focus for Sam's Club CEO Chris Nicholas. In this session, Ray and Chris discuss how the retailer is seamlessly integrating AI and other technologies into its business to drive better outcomes and redefine the future of shopping.Read more

Chris Nicholas

President and CEO, Sam's Club

R "Ray" Wang

Principal Analyst and Founder, Constellation Research

Market Maker 1:1 Fireside Chat with Scott Gnau of InterSystems

11:25am - 11:45am, Sep 23

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

Scott Gnau

Vice President of Data Platforms, Intersystems

R "Ray" Wang

Principal Analyst and Founder, Constellation Research

Cosmic Conversations: Pragmatic Use Cases In AI

11:45am - 12:05pm, Sep 23

After the past years of experimentation, learn what's really working in AI projects that have moved from POC to production.  These leaders will share lessons learned, best practices, and on the ground advice.  The conversation will move into the audience as we learn from the best experts in the room - your peers.Read more

Holger Mueller (Moderator)

Vice President and Principal Analyst, Constellation Research, Inc.

Anand Iyer

Chief AI Officer, Welldoc

Dr. Shakthi Kumar (BT150 Alumni)

Senior Advisor, Bain and Company

Michael Liebow (BT150 Alumni)

Senior Advisor

Shobhit Varshney

Senior Partner and VP, IBM Consulting

Lunch

12:05pm - 12:55pm, Sep 23

Under Executive Chef David Haviland’s culinary mastery, enjoy a 5-star menu studded with time-honored favorites and innovative new offerings with dishes that continue to inspire.  The Harvard Club has something for every discerning palate.Read more

Brain Trust: The Policy Implications Ahead

1:15pm - 1:35pm, Sep 23

How AI will be regulated or not will depend on a patchwork of legislation by legal entities, government bodies, and self regulation. Get a check on the temperature of legislation and see where we might achieve a Goldilocks moment of getting it just right.Read more

Mark Minevich (Moderator)

Global AI Leader

Julia Glidden

Board Chair , Pivotl

David Scharia

Director, Chief of Branch at CTED, United Nations Security Council

Interactive Workshop: Human Rights In an Age of AI and Digital

1:35pm - 2:00pm, Sep 23

What would one's digital rights look like in a digital world? The UN has 30 basic rights for the analog world. But in an Age of AI and a digital world, what rights should citizens around the world expect?  Join this workshop as we create history and propose future human rights in an age of AIRead more

Dr. David Bray (BT150 Alumni) (Super Moderator)

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

Janet Sherlock (Super Moderator)

Chief Digital Technology Officer (BT150) (AI150), Ralph Lauren

Survey Results: AI Trends 2025

2:00pm - 2:10pm, Sep 23

We'll walk through the AI: survey results to learn where your organization stands within Constellation Research’s maturity model for adopting and integrating artificial intelligence capabilities. 

Take the survey here during the dayRead more

Holger Mueller

Vice President and Principal Analyst, Constellation Research, Inc.

Andy Thurai

Vice President and Principal Analyst, Constellation Research, Inc.

Workshop Readout: Human Rights In an Age of AI and Digital

2:10pm - 2:45pm, Sep 23

What would one's digital rights look like in a digital world? The UN has 30 basic rights for the analog world. But in an Age of AI and a digital world, what rights should citizens around the world expect?  Join this workshop as we create history and propose future human rights in an age of AIRead more

Dr. David Bray (BT150 Alumni)

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

Janet Sherlock

Chief Digital Technology Officer (BT150) (AI150), Ralph Lauren

Happy Hour Networking at STK Midtown

3:30pm - 5:00pm, Sep 23

Let's take the discussion to a reception, one block away, at the famous STK NYC right across from Bryant Park

STK NYC seamlessly blends a modern steakhouse with a chic lounge, delivering a dynamic fine dining experience with the superior quality of a traditional steakhouse.  The vibe-driven approach emphasizes the social experience, featuring a DJ-curated soundtrack & an ambiance designed to encourage mingling & interaction. Savor their Signature Steaks in a setting that defines modern, upscale dining with exceptional food, world-class service & an unforgettable...Read more

Cosmic Feast: VIP Dinner

6:30pm - 8:00pm, Sep 23

Invite only special dinner planned. You'll know if you are on the list. Secret details and locations on a need to know basis.Read more