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Brian O’Keefe, Editorial Director, Brainstorm A.I.; Deputy Editor, FORTUNE 
Sanjeev Vohra, Senior Managing Director; Global Lead, Applied Intelligence, Accenture

WELCOME

No company has made bigger investments in cutting-edge A.I. than Google. But those advances have not come without challenges. We’ll hear from one of the company’s key executives on A.I.’s potential impact and how the technology can be made more accessible for all. 
Dr. Andrew Moore, Vice President and General Manager, Cloud A.I. and Industry Solutions, Google Cloud; Former Dean, School of Computer Science, Carnegie Mellon University 
Interviewer: Jeremy Kahn, Senior Writer, FORTUNE; Co-chair, Fortune Brainstorm A.I.

No company has made bigger investments in cutting-edge A.I. than Google. But those advances have not come without challenges. We’ll hear from one of the company’s key executives on A.I.’s potential impact and how the technology can be made more accessible for all.

OPENING CONVERSATION: A.I. FOR ALL

A.I. is not just for data scientists and machine learning engineers. It can utilize intelligence to solve problems across industries and business functions. Leaders from two iconic American companies discuss the continuous deployment of A.I. across the value chain in global manufacturing—from back offices and factory floors to supply chains and digital platforms. 		
Sheila Jordan, Chief Digital Technology Officer, Honeywell 
Dr. Athina Kanioura, Executive Vice President, Chief Strategy and Transformation Officer, PepsiCo 
Moderator: Verne Kopytoff, Senior Editor, FORTUNE; Co-chair, Fortune Brainstorm A.I.

A.I. is not just for data scientists and machine learning engineers. It can utilize intelligence to solve problems across industries and business functions. Leaders from two iconic American companies discuss the continuous deployment of A.I. across the value chain in global manufacturing—from back offices and factory floors to supply chains and digital platforms.

PIPELINE, PROCESS, PERFORMANCE: USING A.I. TO TRANSFORM BUSINESS

Brian O’Keefe, FORTUNE

PULSE CHECK: BRAINSTORM A.I. SURVEY

The societal reckoning over systemic racism has underscored the importance businesses must place on responsible A.I. We examine thorny questions like liability and bias, as well as best practices and industry guidelines, for how to use the technology. 
Margaret Mitchell, Chief Ethics Scientist, Hugging Face 
Alice Xiang, Head of AI Ethics Office; Senior Research Scientist (Sony AI), Sony Group 
Moderator: Dr. Rana el Kaliouby, Deputy CEO, Smart Eye; Co-chair, Fortune Brainstorm A.I.

The societal reckoning over systemic racism has underscored the importance businesses must place on responsible A.I. We examine thorny questions like liability and bias, as well as best practices and industry guidelines, for how to use the technology.

BIAS AND THE BATTLE TO MAKE RESPONSIBLE A.I.

In health care, artificial intelligence has the potential to do far more than just save money—it can save lives. The industry is using A.I. for everything from evaluating medical imaging for signs of disease to helping biotech companies sift through vast amounts of data to discover new and better treatments. We'll discuss the potential, the challenges, and where A.I. is already making an impact. 
Dr. Noubar Afeyan, Founder and CEO, Flagship Pioneering; Chairman, Moderna 
Interviewer: Alan Murray, Chief Executive Officer, FORTUNE

In health care, artificial intelligence has the potential to do far more than just save money—it can save lives. The industry is using A.I. for everything from evaluating medical imaging for signs of disease to helping biotech companies sift through vast amounts of data to discover new and better treatments. We'll discuss the potential, the challenges, and where A.I. is already making an impact.

HOW A.I. IN HEALTH CARE PROMISES TO SAVE LIVES

NETWORKING BREAK

Successful leadership entails building diverse teams and effective collaboration. Two executives from this household tool giant will talk about how their partnership helped them marshal the necessary human and material resources to integrate the latest A.I. technology to solve problems and turbocharge their company. 
Dr. Mukesh Dalal, Chief A.I. Officer, Stanley Black & Decker 
Jim Loree, Chief Executive Officer, Stanley Black & Decker 
Moderator: Michal Lev-Ram, Senior Writer, FORTUNE; Editorial Director, Fortune Live Media

Successful leadership entails building diverse teams and effective collaboration. Two executives from this household tool giant will talk about how their partnership helped them marshal the necessary human and material resources to integrate the latest A.I. technology to solve problems and turbocharge their company.

TOOLS OF THE TRADE

It is no secret that the retail landscape is more competitive than ever. With the customer in total control, retailers must find ways to enable customized, personal experiences that capture attention–and open wallets. We’ll hear how two leading retail companies–founded in two different centuries–are leveraging the power of artificial intelligence and machine learning to hyper-localize, optimize inventory, curate omnichannel experiences, and orchestrate data flows across the entire value chain. 
Seemantini Godbole, Executive Vice President and Chief Information Officer, Lowe’s 
Dr. Katia Walsh, Senior Vice President; Chief Strategy and Artificial Intelligence Officer, Levi Strauss & Co. 
Moderator: Jonathan Vanian, Writer, Technology, FORTUNE; Co-chair, Fortune Brainstorm A.I.

It is no secret that the retail landscape is more competitive than ever. With the customer in total control, retailers must find ways to enable customized, personal experiences that capture attention–and open wallets. We’ll hear how two leading retail companies–founded in two different centuries–are leveraging the power of artificial intelligence and machine learning to hyper-localize, optimize inventory, curate omnichannel experiences, and orchestrate data flows across the entire value chain.

REIMAGINING RETAIL

Businesses are increasingly using A.I. to detect malicious behavior on their computer networks. But hackers are also adding A.I. to their bag of tricks, and 
they are taking advantage of companies that have slashed cybersecurity resources amid the coronavirus pandemic. The cat-and-mouse game ratchets up a notch. 
Nicole Eagan, Chief Strategy Officer and A.I. Officer, Darktrace 
John Roese, President and Chief Technology Officer, Products and Operations, Dell Technologies 
Corey Thomas, Chairman and CEO, Rapid7 
Moderator: Jeremy Kahn, FORTUNE

Businesses are increasingly using A.I. to detect malicious behavior on their computer networks. But hackers are also adding A.I. to their bag of tricks, and 
they are taking advantage of companies that have slashed cybersecurity resources amid the coronavirus pandemic. The cat-and-mouse game ratchets up a notch.

CYBERSECURITY: HOW A.I. CAN BOTH PROTECT (AND IMPERIL) YOUR  COMPANY

Artificial intelligence's rapid rise has led to the development of new kinds of computer chips that promise to supercharge the technology’s performance. Hear from the pioneers who are creating these next-generation A.I. chips and how they can give business a competitive edge. 
 		Rene Haas, President, IP Products Group, Arm 
		Andy Hock, Vice President, Product, Cerebras Systems 
	Moderator: Verne Kopytoff, FORTUNE

Artificial intelligence's rapid rise has led to the development of new kinds of computer chips that promise to supercharge the technology’s performance. Hear from the pioneers who are creating these next-generation A.I. chips and how they can give business a competitive edge.

HOW NEXT-GENERATION HARDWARE WILL CHANGE THE GAME IN A.I.

Dinner at your door, a car at your convenience–both made possible by machine learning. Two companies at the center of the sharing and gig economies discuss how they are capitalizing on the post-pandemic surge for on-demand services –and how they are enabling great user experiences for all–from diners and drivers to restaurant owners and car renters. 
Freedom Dumlao, Chief Technology Officer, Zipcar 
Alok Gupta, Head of Data Science and Machine Learning, DoorDash 
Moderator: Dr. Rana el Kaliouby, Smart Eye

Dinner at your door, a car at your convenience–both made possible by machine learning. Two companies at the center of the sharing and gig economies discuss how they are capitalizing on the post-pandemic surge for on-demand services –and how they are enabling great user experiences for all–from diners and drivers to restaurant owners and car renters.

A.I. AND THE GLOBAL MARKETPLACE

Adopting artificial intelligence can revolutionize business. A deep learning pioneer shares how to turn big data into productive data, why it is still not too late for companies to harness machine learning, and when we might see the next big A.I. breakthrough. 
Dr. Andrew Ng, Founder and CEO, Landing A.I. and DeepLearning.AI 
Interviewer: Brian O’Keefe, FORTUNE

Adopting artificial intelligence can revolutionize business. A deep learning pioneer shares how to turn big data into productive data, why it is still not too late for companies to harness machine learning, and when we might see the next big A.I. breakthrough.

BIG BREAKTHROUGHS

Enjoy a global culinary experience at a restaurant of your choosing. Transportation will be provided. 
Choose 1 of 3 
Asta Seasonally inspired reinterpretation of New American cuisine in a casual setting. 
Deuxave A neighborhood restaurant serving contemporary French cuisine with the influence of American ingredients. 
Oleana Innovative eastern Mediterranean dishes complimenting locally sourced meats, fish, and produce.

Enjoy a global culinary experience at a restaurant of your choosing. Transportation will be provided.

DINNER: CREATIVE CUISINE AND CONVERSATION

Julie Sweet, Chair and CEO, Accenture 
Interviewer: Brian O’Keefe, FORTUNE

Julie Sweet, Chief Executive Officer, Accenture

A.I. AND DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION

With so much hype around A.I. and so many vendors offering A.I.-powered solutions, cutting through the marketing spin to determine which investments will really pay off is challenging—and nerve wracking. We ask some world-class investors to break down how the pros make these difficult calls. 
Sunil Dhaliwal, General Partner, Amplify Partners 
Reed Sturtevant, General Partner, The Engine, MIT 
Trina Van Pelt, Senior Managing Director, Intel Capital 
Moderator: Michal Lev-Ram, FORTUNE

With so much hype around A.I. and so many vendors offering A.I.-powered solutions, cutting through the marketing spin to determine which investments will really pay off is challenging—and nerve wracking. We ask some world-class investors to break down how the pros make these difficult calls.

WHICH A.I. IS BEST FOR YOU? TOP INVESTORS TELL ALL

Financial services firms are betting big on A.I. to help manage your money. We’ll explore how the digital transformation of these organizations is improving client service and experience, streamlining back-end processes, and bolstering security. 
Carol Juel, Executive Vice President and Chief Technology and Operating Officer, Synchrony 
Jeff McMillan, Chief Analytics and Data Officer, Morgan Stanley Wealth Management 
Moderator: Verne Kopytoff, FORTUNE

Financial services firms are betting big on A.I. to help manage your money. We’ll explore how the digital transformation of these organizations is improving client service and experience, streamlining back-end processes, and bolstering security.

A.I. AND YOUR HARD-EARNED MONEY

A.I.-powered robots are here. But are we really ready for them? A look at the state-of-play, including the push for supercomputers and robots to work alongside humans, and the impact of these new technologies on your workplace and on society. 
H. James Wilson, Global Managing Director, Technology and Business Research, Accenture; Co-author, Human + Machine: Reimagining Work in the Age of Artificial Intelligence 
Additional speaker to be announced 
Moderator: Jonathan Vanian, FORTUNE

A.I.-powered robots are here. But are we really ready for them? A look at the state-of-play, including the push for supercomputers and robots to work alongside humans, and the impact of these new technologies on your workplace and on society.

HUMAN + MACHINE: THERE WILL BE ROBOTS

SESSION TO BE ANNOUNCED

These tech-savvy hotshots were born in the digital era and were thinking about A.I. long before the rest of the business world caught on to the trend. But just like every company operating amid COVID-19, they’ve spent the past 18 months ensuring that their machine learning systems can adapt to how humans live and work. How will A.I. evolve as we demand more and more customized experiences from the tech we choose to use? 
Rohit Prasad, Senior Vice President and Head Scientist, Alexa Artificial Intelligence, Amazon 
Ziad Sultan, Senior Director, Product, Spotify 
Moderator: Jeremy Kahn, FORTUNE

These tech-savvy hotshots were born in the digital era and were thinking about A.I. long before the rest of the business world caught on to the trend. But just like every company operating amid COVID-19, they’ve spent the past 18 months ensuring that their machine learning systems can adapt to how humans live and work. How will A.I. evolve as we demand more and more customized experiences from the tech we choose to use?

EVERYTHING IS PERSONAL

The era of self-driving vehicles is fast approaching (or so they still say). An update on where autonomous technology stands and what’s keeping it from going mainstream. 
Karl Iagnemma, President and CEO, Motional; Co-founder, nuTonomy 
Regina Savage, Global Head of Automotive and Mobility Technology; Managing Director, Global Industrials Group, Morgan Stanley 
Chris Urmson, Co-founder and CEO, Aurora 
Moderator: Dr. Rana el Kaliouby, Smart Eye

The era of self-driving vehicles is fast approaching (or so they still say). An update on where autonomous technology stands and what’s keeping it from going mainstream.

AUTONOMY: WHEN IS MY SELF DRIVING CAR REALLY ARRIVING?

SWITCH BREAK

Companies are investing heavily in A.I. and the data that fuels it to improve their products, infrastructure, governance, and security. To remain competitive, companies must expertly mine data to uncover insights critical to unlocking enterprise value. And they will have to do this holistically across their organizations to avoid “Shadow A.I.” or A.I. initiatives deployed in pockets. But are companies ready and able to unlock the full potential of data and A.I. across their organizations? This session will explore how leading companies have made the shift to become data-driven and insights-led by scaling data and A.I. 
Hosted by Accenture 
Moderator: Alan Murray, FORTUNE 
Discussion Leaders: 
Dr. Danny Lange, Senior Vice President, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning, Unity Technologies 
Monica McGurk, Chief Global Growth Officer, The Kellogg Company 
Sanjeev Vohra, Senior Managing Director, Global Lead, Applied Intelligence, Accenture 
Additional discussion leader to be announced

STRATEGY SESSION: UNLOCKING BUSINESS VALUE THROUGH DATA AND A.I.

Traditional talent pipelines are reeling from both "The Great Resignation," and the wholesale disruption of global educational systems. In this session, we’ll explore how A.I. is being deployed to recruit and retain talent–from classrooms and labs, to factory floors and offices. And we'll examine the risks to equity inherent in this technology in the absence of intentional and inclusive design. 
Hosted by Salesforce.org 
Moderator: Verne Kopytoff, FORTUNE 
Discussion Leaders: 
Rob Acker, Chief Executive Officer, Salesforce.org 
Maria Flynn, President and CEO, Jobs for the Future 
Dr. Frida Polli, Co-founder and CEO, pymetrics 
Manish Raghavan, Postdoctoral Fellow, Center for Research on Computation and Society, Harvard University

Hosted by Salesforce.org

STRATEGY SESSION: A.I. AND THE WORKFORCE OF TOMORROW

New applications for A.I. are popping up all around. But for breakthrough A.I. that can impact the lives of billions, how do organizations navigate the path from concept to at-scale production? And how can leaders create right-sized solutions for widespread adoption while avoiding implementation perils? A discussion on how to ensure A.I. innovation throughout your company–now and in the future. 
Hosted by Intel 
Moderator: Jeremy Kahn, FORTUNE 
Discussion Leaders: 
Ray Bajaj, Senior Vice President and Chief Technology Officer, Cardinal Health 
Vimal Kohli, Vice President and General Manager, Head of Data Science and Analytics, Gap Inc. 
Sundari Mitra, Chief Incubation Officer, Corporate Vice President, and General Manager, Emerging Growth & Incubation (EGI) Group, Intel 
Tony Kreager, Vice President, Data Engineering and Data Science, FedEx Dataworks

STRATEGY SESSION: A.I. INNOVATION FROM CONCEPT TO SCALE

The U.S. government recently launched an A.I. program that aims to balance responsible machine learning with the technological advances that could help solve some of our biggest problems. We’ll talk to the Director of the White House National AI Initiative to learn about its vision and objectives. 

Dr. Lynne Parker, Director, National A.I. Initiative, Office of Science and Technology Policy, The White House 
In conversation with: Brian O’Keefe, FORTUNE

Dr. Lynne Parker, Director, National A.I. Initiative, Office of Science and Technology Policy, The White House

LUNCH AND CLOSING CONVERSATION--A.I.: THE VIEW FROM THE WHITE HOUSE

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