ALIGN AI
Executive Summit

ATLANTA | APRIL 10, 2024
Invitation/application-only summits featuring 200+ senior data and AI leaders discussing the latest trends and challenges.

SHAPE THE FUTURE OF AI WITH the world's TOP DATA & AI EXECs

Gain exclusive insights in an intimate gathering of 200+ senior data and AI leaders from leading organizations at DSC's ALIGN AI Summits.

Join us in Atlanta to get up to speed on the latest in AI, network with fellow industry leaders, and engage in thought-provoking discussions about AI's biggest challenges and opportunities.

Secure your spot today by applying below. This is event is highly exclusive and invitation/application-only. Apply now and we'll let you know as soon as possible if you've secured an invite.

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2024 SPEAKERS &
NOTABLE ATTENDEES

At DSC, we pride ourselves on hosting leading executives who are real-world changemakers: the senior data leaders from Fortune 500 companies who are at the forefront of innovation.

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LIVE! AT THE BATTERY ATLANTA®

Live! at The Battery Atlanta®, our event venue, is located within The Battery Atlanta®, the South’s preeminent lifestyle destination.  Anchored by Truist Park, home of the Atlanta Braves™, The Battery Atlanta® is a sports and entertainment experience unlike any other.

Conveniently located at the intersection of I-75 and I-285 in the bustling Cumberland area, the 2-million-square-foot mixed-use destination offers an unprecedented entertainment experience 365 days a year, not just on gamedays.

Save Your Spot Now

Skip the Application

Skip the application process and secure your all-access pass to the exclusive ALIGN AI Summit of your choice by registering today for $2,499. These passes are available for a limited time and will sell out!

Registration includes in-person access to all summit features including:

– All general sessions, including presentations, and executive panels

– Invitation to at least one executive roundtable

– Breakfast, lunch, and networking reception

– Exhibit Hall

Apply to Attend for Free

ALIGN AI Summit free passes – for qualified attendees only – are highly limited and 100% free.

You may qualify if you meet all 3 criteria below:
1. Your company is not a vendor and has no sales interest in end-users of AI-related products or services
2. You work at a non-vendor organization with 5K+ employees
3. You hold a senior-level position (director-level and up)

After you complete the registration form, we will be back in touch to let you know if you have been selected.

EXPLORE THE AGENDA

Gain practical insights from real-world changemakers at the forefront of data innovation

MORNING
8:30 amRegistration & Breakfast (First Floor)
9:30 amWelcoming Remarks - Amelia Mink - Co-Founder & CEO, Data Science Connect
9:45 amKeynote - Kiana Morris, MBA, CMCP - Chief Strategy Officer, CDC National Center for Health Statistics
10:15 amExhibitor Hall Opens
10:20 amPANEL: Revolutionizing Industries: Unleashing the Potential of Generative AI
Colin Coleman, PhD - Chief Data and Analytics Officer, Fmr Inspire Brands | Julie Elmore - Chief Technology Officer, Global Payments | Krish Das - VP, Enterprise Data Officer, Ulta Beauty | Kenneth Viciana - VP, Global Data & Analytics Products, TSYS | Dr. Frances Boykin - Director of Data Science, AT&T
11:00 amAI Showcase Presentations - AnswerRocket, Pure Storage
11:15 amNetworking Break (First and Second Floor)
11:35 amAI Showcase Presentations - Precisely, Snowflake
11:55 amPANEL: Ethics Unbound: Pioneering Responsible Generative AI Innovation
Monique Wooten - Business Intelligence Director, CARFAX | Dr. Sujatha (Su) Rayburn - VP, Information Management & Analytics, Delta Community Credit Union | Manish Limaye - SVP, Chief Architect - USIS, Equifax | Pedro Pavón, JD - Global Policy Director: Data Monetization Privacy and Fairness, Meta
11:55 amExecutive Roundtable (Invite-Only) - Data Integrity: The Cornerstone of Trustworthy AI (brought to you by Precisely)
This executive roundtable will examine the multifaceted challenges and strategic imperatives of ensuring data integrity for AI transformation efforts. Participants will discuss how organizations can navigate the complex landscape of data integration, quality, governance, and enrichment to unlock innovative AI applications that are not only high-performing but also reliable and ethical.
12:35 pmNetworking Lunch (First and Second Floor)
AFTERNOON
1:30 pm
How to Create a GenAI Analytics Copilot Your Users Will Love - Mike Finley, Chief Technology Officer & Co-Founder, AnswerRocket
2:00 pmAI Showcase Presentations - Alation, MongoDB
2:20 pmPANEL: AI for All: Democratizing Innovation at Scale
Christopher Yasko - SVP, Chief Data Scientist, Fmr Equifax | DeWayne Griffin - Chief Digital & Information Officer, Insight Global, Fmr State Farm | Faizan Javed, PhD - Sr. Dir - Chief Data Science Leader, Kaiser Permanente | Srijani Dey - Chief Data and AI Officer, DXC Technology | Mabby Amouie, PhD - AVP Enterprise Data & Analytics, Norfolk Southern
2:20 pmExecutive Roundtable Breakout Sessions (Open to All) - Charting the AI Roadmap: Aligning Vision for Executives and Data Teams​
This roundtable, focuses on aligning executive vision with data teams' capabilities. It explores strategies for cohesive AI innovation, bridging leadership's strategic goals with practical realities, ensuring aligned, effective AI deployment across organizational levels.
3:00 pmNetworking Break (Refreshments on Second Floor)
3:15 pmAI Showcase Presentations - Databricks
3:35 pmPANEL: Future Forward: Navigating AI's Impact on the Global Workforce
Jan Zirnstein - Senior Director of Data Science, Honeywell | Rachel Stuve - Senior Director AI and DS Engineering, Anthem | Sean Sanders, PhD - Vice President, Global Head of Data Science, Randstad USA | Andreea Popescu, PhD - Senior Director of Data Science, Operations, Shipt
3:35 pmExecutive Roundtable Breakout Sessions (Open to All)​ - The Evolution of CAIO/CDAO Roles: Embracing ChatGPT/Co-Pilot Assistance
This roundtable addresses the changing landscape of data leadership roles amid the rise of AI assistants. It delves into how Chief AI Officers and Chief Data Officers can integrate tools like ChatGPT to enhance decision-making, streamline operations, and foster innovation, while also navigating the ethical and strategic challenges presented by advanced AI technologies.
4:15 pmClosing Remarks - Brian Mink - Co-Founder & President, Data Science Connect
4:20 pmNetworking Reception​ (Second Floor)
5:30 pmExecutive Dinners (Invite-Only)
Executive Roundtables
Engage in focused and in-depth discussions with industry experts and fellow executives. These sessions provide a platform for senior leaders to exchange ideas, share insights, and address key challenges and opportunities in the field of AI.
Networking Opportunities
From the sophisticated setting of the Executive Dinner to the dynamic atmosphere of the Networking Reception, these events are designed to foster meaningful connections among senior data and AI leaders.
Expert Panel Discussions
Gain valuable insights and diverse perspectives from industry experts in the field of AI.

These engaging sessions will cover the latest trends, emerging technologies, and best practices in the AI landscape.
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our 2024 EVENTS theme

fast forward

“Fast Forward” encapsulates the dual imperative in data science and AI: to accelerate innovation and adapt quickly to emerging technologies while ensuring responsible, sustainable progress.

In this era of rapid transformation, we are at a crossroads, where the pace of change is exhilarating yet demands a thoughtful approach to integration and implementation.

As we venture into this accelerated journey, we face the challenge of aligning rapid technological advances with organizational objectives, ethical considerations, and robust infrastructure. 

This theme is a call to action for pioneers and leaders to harmonize speed with caution, ensuring that each leap forward is both groundbreaking and grounded.

Join us as we explore the narratives of trailblazers who are setting the tempo for this dynamic evolution, navigating the fast lane of innovation with the wisdom to steer technology towards a future that benefits all. 

“Fast Forward” is not just about keeping pace with change but about setting the pace for the responsible, transformative future of data science and AI.

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