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Opening Remarks
Hear from Palo Alto Networks to kick off this program
Hear from Palo Alto Networks to kick off this program

Wayne LeRiche
Principal Architect, FedCiv & FSIPalo Alto Networks

Keynote
Bridging Academia, Business, and the Government to Advance AI’s Future
Academic institutions are at the forefront of AI innovation, research, and education, playing a pivotal role in preparing future leaders to navigate the complexities of an AI-driven world. In this session, the director of a leading academic institute will explore how universities and research centers are driving AI advancements, fostering interdisciplinary collaboration, and equipping professionals with the skills needed to implement AI responsibly. Join us for a discussion on the evolving role of academic institutions in shaping AI leadership and influencing the future of AI-driven transformation.
Academic institutions are at the forefront of AI innovation, research, and education, playing a pivotal role in preparing future leaders to navigate the complexities of an AI-driven world. In this session, the director of a leading academic institute will explore how universities and research centers are driving AI advancements, fostering interdisciplinary collaboration, and equipping professionals with the skills needed to implement AI responsibly. Join us for a discussion on the evolving role of academic institutions in shaping AI leadership and influencing the future of AI-driven transformation.

Dr. Harbir Antil
Director, Center for Mathematics and Artificial IntelligenceGeorge Mason University

Alexandra Kelley
Staff ReporterNGFCW
Panel
Leading with Responsibility: Ensuring Innovation, Ethics, and Accountability in AI
As AI transforms industries with new levels of automation and efficiency, it also brings complex ethical challenges. Strong leadership is essential to ensure AI innovation is both groundbreaking and responsible. This panel will explore how leaders can guide AI advancements while upholding ethical principles, focusing on accountability, transparency, and societal well-being. Public sector AI experts will share insights on fostering ethical responsibility, building a culture of accountability, and addressing the societal and environmental impacts of AI.
As AI transforms industries with new levels of automation and efficiency, it also brings complex ethical challenges. Strong leadership is essential to ensure AI innovation is both groundbreaking and responsible. This panel will explore how leaders can guide AI advancements while upholding ethical principles, focusing on accountability, transparency, and societal well-being. Public sector AI experts will share insights on fostering ethical responsibility, building a culture of accountability, and addressing the societal and environmental impacts of AI.

Dr. John Beieler
Former Chief AI OfficerOffice of the Director of National Intelligence

Alexandra Kelley
Staff ReporterNGFCW
Closing Remarks
Thank you for joining AI in the C-Suite: The Role of the CAIO!
Thank you for joining AI in the C-Suite: The Role of the CAIO!

Alexandra Kelley
Staff ReporterNGFCW