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Meet fellow attendees, get familiar with the schedule, and set yourself up for a successful and inspiring week.\u003C\u002Fp>","Kick off your AfroTech experience with an overview of the conference, key programming highlights, and tips to make the most of your time. Meet fellow attendees, get familiar with the schedule, and set yourself up for a successful and inspiring week.",[59,60,61,62],"2026-11-03T15:30:00.000Z","2026-11-03T16:00:00.000Z",[],"\u002Fapi\u002Fschedule-calendar?id=f87b83e0-3d40-4487-97de-e3020d4408fd",{"id":157,"title":158,"description":159,"plainDescription":160,"track":161,"stage":42,"room":162,"venue":42,"ticketLevels":163,"startTime":152,"endTime":153,"dayKey":12,"speakers":164,"calendarUrl":173},"3e498bf1-a3a9-4a5c-a68c-79ad53928a1c","From APIs to Agents: How Agentic AI Handles Ambiguity (Live Demo)","\u003Cp>Agentic AI handles what rigid workflows cannot: messy inputs, ambiguous requests, and processes spanning multiple systems. This live demo shows agentic AI acting as adaptive middleware, connecting and orchestrating systems in real time, interpreting intent, and adjusting when conditions change. Built for engineers, architects, and technical leaders designing trustworthy AI systems at scale.\u003C\u002Fp>","Agentic AI handles what rigid workflows cannot: messy inputs, ambiguous requests, and processes spanning multiple systems. This live demo shows agentic AI acting as adaptive middleware, connecting and orchestrating systems in real time, interpreting intent, and adjusting when conditions change. 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His experience spans building scalable, resilient, and auditable platforms, from intelligent document processing pipelines to AI-mediated orchestration layers.\u003C\u002Fp>","https:\u002F\u002Fwww.linkedin.com\u002Fin\u002Fjonathan-yeldell-9a4bb6159\u002F","\u002Fapi\u002Fschedule-calendar?id=3e498bf1-a3a9-4a5c-a68c-79ad53928a1c",{"id":175,"title":38,"description":39,"plainDescription":40,"track":41,"stage":42,"room":43,"venue":42,"ticketLevels":176,"startTime":152,"endTime":177,"dayKey":12,"speakers":178,"calendarUrl":179},"5ab2fa7c-13d5-48aa-9aa7-6ad5cdfa5d8d",[45,46],"2026-11-03T17:30:00.000Z",[],"\u002Fapi\u002Fschedule-calendar?id=5ab2fa7c-13d5-48aa-9aa7-6ad5cdfa5d8d",{"id":181,"title":182,"description":42,"plainDescription":42,"track":42,"stage":42,"room":162,"venue":42,"ticketLevels":183,"startTime":152,"endTime":184,"dayKey":12,"speakers":185,"calendarUrl":186},"a08e10f2-42a8-4fc2-b2f3-819e64a4bcb7","Human Centered AI for Leaders Summit",[],"2026-11-03T20:00:00.000Z",[],"\u002Fapi\u002Fschedule-calendar?id=a08e10f2-42a8-4fc2-b2f3-819e64a4bcb7",{"id":188,"title":189,"description":190,"plainDescription":191,"track":192,"stage":42,"room":193,"venue":42,"ticketLevels":194,"startTime":196,"endTime":197,"dayKey":12,"speakers":198,"calendarUrl":207},"44c8b59c-1924-4ce0-ba8e-ef9689de7854","Responsible AI: Protecting the Business While Moving Fast","\u003Cp>For professionals responsible for revenue, risk, and community impact, moving fast with AI means more than knowing how to prompt. In this workshop, Daphne Charles demos a real five-step AI pipeline she built and shipped, then shows attendees how to map their own workflows onto the same pattern, translating organizational values into system constraints that hold up when real stakes are on the line.\u003C\u002Fp>","For professionals responsible for revenue, risk, and community impact, moving fast with AI means more than knowing how to prompt. In this workshop, Daphne Charles demos a real five-step AI pipeline she built and shipped, then shows attendees how to map their own workflows onto the same pattern, translating organizational values into system constraints that hold up when real stakes are on the line.","AI Edge Training","Exhibit Hall E (1st Floor)",[195],"AI Edge","2026-11-03T15:50:00.000Z","2026-11-03T16:35:00.000Z",[199],{"id":200,"name":201,"title":202,"company":203,"image":204,"about":205,"linkedin":206,"twitter":42,"instagram":42,"facebook":42},"730b5483-68e4-4fb5-9cb3-2b37471dded1","Daphne Charles","Senior Software Engineer","Salesforce","https:\u002F\u002Fcontent-cdn.sessionboard.com\u002Fevent-files%2FpwWI5j6GREuJOcV89hIw_1731101205784%20(1).jpeg","\u003Cp>Daphne Charles is a Senior Software Engineer with 7+ years building scalable platforms at Salesforce, American Express, and BMW, including products serving 50,000+ daily users. She architects and ships production multi-agent AI systems using Claude API, LangGraph, and MCP. As Global VP of Salesforce Women in Tech, she led technical workshops for a community of 1,000+ members across 5+ countries.\u003C\u002Fp>","https:\u002F\u002Fwww.linkedin.com\u002Fin\u002Fdaphneacharles\u002F","\u002Fapi\u002Fschedule-calendar?id=44c8b59c-1924-4ce0-ba8e-ef9689de7854",{"id":209,"title":210,"description":211,"plainDescription":212,"track":213,"stage":42,"room":162,"venue":42,"ticketLevels":214,"startTime":215,"endTime":216,"dayKey":12,"speakers":217,"calendarUrl":226},"8d575ee6-fc6a-4531-942b-7fa1a428de80","Achieving Low Latency AI-Data with Edge Computing","\u003Cp>Production-ready agentic AI demands more than a good model. It demands data architecture built for what agentic systems actually require. This session shows how edge computing, vector databases, event brokers, and frameworks like Spring AI combine to move AI from proof-of-concept to production with real resilience and low latency. If AI initiatives keep stalling before they ship, this session answers why.\u003C\u002Fp>","Production-ready agentic AI demands more than a good model. It demands data architecture built for what agentic systems actually require. This session shows how edge computing, vector databases, event brokers, and frameworks like Spring AI combine to move AI from proof-of-concept to production with real resilience and low latency. If AI initiatives keep stalling before they ship, this session answers why.","Engineering",[59,60,61,62,46],"2026-11-03T16:15:00.000Z","2026-11-03T17:10:00.000Z",[218],{"id":219,"name":220,"title":221,"company":222,"image":223,"about":224,"linkedin":225,"twitter":42,"instagram":42,"facebook":42},"80b7a598-4bb0-4bf6-8180-2d03ae8cabc5","Gregory Green","Principal Solutions Architecture","VMware by Broadcom","https:\u002F\u002Fcontent-cdn.sessionboard.com\u002Fevent-files%2Fuoqxvhj0Qhm550NeM12x_Greg.Green.Profile.Large.jpg","\u003Cp>Transforming how the world builds modern software with over 25 years of diverse experience in various industries such as financial, pharmaceutical, telecommunication, and more. Specializing in cloud-native data services. Extensive expertise in modern data solutions, application modernization, digital transformations, and domain-driven design patterns.\u003C\u002Fp>","https:\u002F\u002Fwww.linkedin.com\u002Fin\u002Fgregory-green-5619748","\u002Fapi\u002Fschedule-calendar?id=8d575ee6-fc6a-4531-942b-7fa1a428de80",{"id":228,"title":229,"description":42,"plainDescription":42,"track":230,"stage":42,"room":231,"venue":42,"ticketLevels":232,"startTime":233,"endTime":234,"dayKey":12,"speakers":235,"calendarUrl":244},"17124662-278b-415f-bb07-538e337a0f17","Future of Marketing Summit Presented by People INC. Begins","Future of Marketing","Grand Ballroom C",[],"2026-11-03T16:44:00.000Z","2026-11-03T16:45:00.000Z",[236],{"id":237,"name":238,"title":239,"company":240,"image":241,"about":242,"linkedin":243,"twitter":42,"instagram":42,"facebook":42},"bae82f45-c6a8-430d-ae38-2107618549bd","Tetiana Anderson","Managing Partner","Starfield Media","https:\u002F\u002Fcontent-cdn.sessionboard.com\u002Fattendee-photo%2FVyIXzX22QKAVIzRwEalD_headshot-1787946496401.png","\u003Cp>From Baghdad to Brooklyn and Washington DC to Riyadh, Tetiana Anderson has built a career telling stories that move audiences and shape ideas. A 2026 Sundance Institute\u002FAlfred P. Sloan Foundation award-winning writer, Telly winner, five-time Emmy nominee and NAACP Image Award nominee, she advises global organizations, creates acclaimed films and hosts Comcast Newsmakers. A graduate of Fisk University and Columbia University, her work has appeared on networks including PBS, CNN, CBS, MSNBC and NBC.\u003C\u002Fp>","https:\u002F\u002Fwww.linkedin.com\u002Fin\u002Ftetianaanderson\u002F","\u002Fapi\u002Fschedule-calendar?id=17124662-278b-415f-bb07-538e337a0f17",{"id":246,"title":247,"description":248,"plainDescription":249,"track":230,"stage":42,"room":231,"venue":42,"ticketLevels":250,"startTime":234,"endTime":177,"dayKey":12,"speakers":251,"calendarUrl":268},"9fb70807-1a7c-4ba3-96fc-52f51745fa27","Bet on Black: Louis Carr on Marketing In Every Era","\u003Cp>Louis Carr has spent four decades generating over $10 billion in advertising revenue, developing leaders, and making the case that Black audiences are among the most valuable and underestimated consumers in America. He has been right every time. This session is a working conversation about what it takes to lead at scale over the long term, how to build deep audience intelligence, develop real talent pipelines, and stay indispensable across every era of industry change.\u003C\u002Fp>","Louis Carr has spent four decades generating over $10 billion in advertising revenue, developing leaders, and making the case that Black audiences are among the most valuable and underestimated consumers in America. He has been right every time. This session is a working conversation about what it takes to lead at scale over the long term, how to build deep audience intelligence, develop real talent pipelines, and stay indispensable across every era of industry change.",[59,60,61,62,46],[252,260],{"id":253,"name":254,"title":255,"company":256,"image":257,"about":258,"linkedin":259,"twitter":42,"instagram":42,"facebook":42},"d66eb745-1e96-4585-904c-022f3d0351fc","Louis Carr","President","BET","https:\u002F\u002Fcontent-cdn.sessionboard.com\u002Fevent-files%2FgWvMTaS1S8CH08KDaQgn_Louis%20Carr%20HS%202025.JPG","\u003Cp>Louis is the President of BET a role he assumed in December 2025 after nearly four decades of transformative leadership within the company. Across his 39 year tenure, He has helped shape BET into the premier media destination for Black audiences worldwide, driving culture, impact, and community empowerment at every step. Before becoming President, Carr served as President of Media Sales, where he redefined the multicultural space for some of the world's biggest brands and stimulated over $10B in advertising sales through strategic partnerships with corporations like Procter & Gamble, Walmart, Unilever, McDonald's, Meta, Toyota, and many more.\u003C\u002Fp>","https:\u002F\u002Fwww.linkedin.com\u002Fin\u002Flouiscarrtv\u002F",{"id":261,"name":262,"title":263,"company":264,"image":265,"about":266,"linkedin":267,"twitter":42,"instagram":42,"facebook":42},"d0596f75-13c5-4041-94ab-3609c2719344","Joi-Marie McKenzie","Editor in chief, Life","Business Insider","https:\u002F\u002Fcontent-cdn.sessionboard.com\u002Fattendee-photo%2FzKbYPv8SE6Hj120y0DXt_headshot-1787158465988.jpg","\u003Cp>Joi-Marie McKenzie Lewis is an Emmy Award-winning writer, editor, and author. She is editor in chief of Business Insider’s Life division, overseeing lifestyle news globally. She is the author of \u003Cem>The Engagement Game\u003C\u002Fem> and coauthor of Porsha Williams’ memoir, \u003Cem>The Pursuit of Porsha\u003C\u002Fem>. Her work has earned recognition from the LA Press Club, ASME, James Beard Awards, and Edward R. Murrow Awards.\u003C\u002Fp>","https:\u002F\u002Fwww.linkedin.com\u002Fin\u002Fjoimariemckenzie\u002F","\u002Fapi\u002Fschedule-calendar?id=9fb70807-1a7c-4ba3-96fc-52f51745fa27",{"id":270,"title":271,"description":272,"plainDescription":273,"track":274,"stage":42,"room":57,"venue":42,"ticketLevels":275,"startTime":234,"endTime":276,"dayKey":12,"speakers":277,"calendarUrl":286},"14ac2173-f671-427b-9328-1a04e59d4cd1","Building Financial Confidence Through Life's Uncertainty Presented by Prudential","\u003Cp> Why is it that a great salary doesn't always translate to peace of mind? As your career grows, so do the financial decisions. Promotions, equity compensation, changing markets, supporting family, buying a home, and life's unexpected turns can leave even high earners wondering if they're making the right financial decisions. In this session, CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® professional Kofo Akosile will explore how holistic financial planning can help you move from simply reacting to life's uncertainty to responding with confidence. You'll walk away with practical strategies to make more informed financial decisions, align your money with the life you're building, and create a plan that evolves alongside your goals. Because true wealth isn't measured by what you earn, it's measured by the freedom and confidence to navigate whatever comes next.\u003C\u002Fp>","Why is it that a great salary doesn't always translate to peace of mind? As your career grows, so do the financial decisions. Promotions, equity compensation, changing markets, supporting family, buying a home, and life's unexpected turns can leave even high earners wondering if they're making the right financial decisions. In this session, CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® professional Kofo Akosile will explore how holistic financial planning can help you move from simply reacting to life's uncertainty to responding with confidence. You'll walk away with practical strategies to make more informed financial decisions, align your money with the life you're building, and create a plan that evolves alongside your goals. Because true wealth isn't measured by what you earn, it's measured by the freedom and confidence to navigate whatever comes next.","Wealth",[59,60,61,62,46],"2026-11-03T17:45:00.000Z",[278],{"id":279,"name":280,"title":281,"company":282,"image":283,"about":284,"linkedin":285,"twitter":42,"instagram":42,"facebook":42},"deed6edc-2dee-4025-8aca-17c42c4335ef","Kofo Akosile","Financial Planner ","Prudential Advisors","https:\u002F\u002Fcontent-cdn.sessionboard.com\u002Fattendee-photo%2FCLC7acgnQYeDtKkxuAgt_headshot-1785798024338.jpg","\u003Cp>Kofo Akosile, CFP®, ChFC®, is a financial planner with Prudential Advisors and the founder of DreamMaker Financial. With more than a decade of experience helping professionals and families make confident financial decisions, she is passionate about empowering others, especially first-generation wealth creators, to break financial cycles and build lasting wealth. Her greatest fulfillment comes from making financial advice accessible and relatable so that anyone, regardless of their background, can take charge of their financial future with confidence.\u003C\u002Fp>","https:\u002F\u002Fwww.linkedin.com\u002Fin\u002Fkofoakosile","\u002Fapi\u002Fschedule-calendar?id=14ac2173-f671-427b-9328-1a04e59d4cd1",{"id":288,"title":289,"description":290,"plainDescription":291,"track":192,"stage":42,"room":193,"venue":42,"ticketLevels":292,"startTime":293,"endTime":294,"dayKey":12,"speakers":295,"calendarUrl":304},"d8c3bd43-ad50-472a-adef-493efeda1525","AI Productivity in your Day to Day Workflow","\u003Cp>Better outputs start with better inputs. This session introduces context engineering, the discipline of designing, optimizing, and managing the information you send to an AI model. Context engineering shapes up to 99% of an AI's effective data footprint. Attendees leave with a framework for mapping their own workflows and techniques for building reliable, scalable AI integrations.\u003C\u002Fp>","Better outputs start with better inputs. This session introduces context engineering, the discipline of designing, optimizing, and managing the information you send to an AI model. Context engineering shapes up to 99% of an AI's effective data footprint. Attendees leave with a framework for mapping their own workflows and techniques for building reliable, scalable AI integrations.",[195],"2026-11-03T16:50:00.000Z","2026-11-03T17:40:00.000Z",[296],{"id":297,"name":298,"title":299,"company":300,"image":301,"about":302,"linkedin":303,"twitter":42,"instagram":42,"facebook":42},"31306157-7710-4e15-b9b0-f17fb2f13598","Melvin Hillsman","Principal Software Engineer","Red Hat","https:\u002F\u002Fcontent-cdn.sessionboard.com\u002Fevent-files%2FnLYOedZTMCMOOaA66smn_mrhillsmanhs.png","\u003Cp>Melvin Hillsman is a Principal Software Engineer at Red Hat who believes the most powerful technology is the kind people can not only use but build. He works at the intersection of AI, cloud-native infrastructure, and systems architecture — building bridges between what's possible and what's practical. Considering the power of storytelling — problems, constraints, and people — his talks are about the journey, showing how emerging and future tools collapse the distance between idea and working software. He is particularly driven to ensure that people aren't just invited to technological revolutions but equipped to build in them.\u003C\u002Fp>","https:\u002F\u002Flinkedin.com\u002Fin\u002Fmrhillsman","\u002Fapi\u002Fschedule-calendar?id=d8c3bd43-ad50-472a-adef-493efeda1525",{"id":306,"title":307,"description":308,"plainDescription":309,"track":213,"stage":42,"room":162,"venue":42,"ticketLevels":310,"startTime":216,"endTime":311,"dayKey":12,"speakers":312,"calendarUrl":321},"0ed7300f-a482-4838-af00-35aa6964c888","What's Next After LLMs? Building AI Products at Scale","\u003Cp>Dr. Olukunle Owolabi, ML Engineer at Meta AI, has taken products from zero to production at scale inside one of the largest AI organizations in the world. This session covers what nobody tells you about building real AI products: aligning stakeholders early, why your eval framework matters more than your model choice, and the privacy and cost tradeoffs behind decisions that look purely technical.\u003C\u002Fp>","Dr. Olukunle Owolabi, ML Engineer at Meta AI, has taken products from zero to production at scale inside one of the largest AI organizations in the world. This session covers what nobody tells you about building real AI products: aligning stakeholders early, why your eval framework matters more than your model choice, and the privacy and cost tradeoffs behind decisions that look purely technical.",[59,60,61,62,46],"2026-11-03T17:55:00.000Z",[313],{"id":314,"name":315,"title":316,"company":317,"image":318,"about":319,"linkedin":320,"twitter":42,"instagram":42,"facebook":42},"e0337a1c-4327-4456-841f-aeefa171acd5","Olukunle Owolabi","AI Engineer","Meta","https:\u002F\u002Fcontent-cdn.sessionboard.com\u002Fevent-files%2FOEYOVx8PQ7qXGH7od3w5__P2A3038.jpg","\u003Cp>Olukunle Owolabi is an AI Engineer within Meta AI where he supports large scale AI products. His experience spans LLMs, recommender systems, anomaly and fraud detection, forecasting, and optimization. In his earlier stint at Meta, he worked in the infrastructure space developing efficient ML driven systems for MySQL, edge data, and RIM. Between those two roles, he led applied AI, recommender systems, and fraud detection efforts at Mindbody. He received the inaugural UChicago Rising Stars in Data Science award and is a AWS Certified Machine Learning Specialist. His interests are in real world applications of ML and using data for good.\u003C\u002Fp>","https:\u002F\u002Fwww.linkedin.com\u002Fin\u002Fdipo123\u002F","\u002Fapi\u002Fschedule-calendar?id=0ed7300f-a482-4838-af00-35aa6964c888",{"id":323,"title":324,"description":325,"plainDescription":326,"track":230,"stage":42,"room":231,"venue":42,"ticketLevels":327,"startTime":177,"endTime":328,"dayKey":12,"speakers":329,"calendarUrl":353},"0e3a9f44-edc0-45be-b498-76875d5a4612","Building the Next Generation of Media Experiences Presented by People Inc.","\u003Cp>As America’s largest publisher with over 40 iconic brands, People Inc. is transforming how people find inspiration, make decisions, and take action. In this session, People Inc.’s Chief Technology Officer, the VP of Talent Development, Culture & Belonging, and the Editor at Large of People Magazine discuss how the company is building the next chapter of media experiences through new technology.\u003C\u002Fp>","As America’s largest publisher with over 40 iconic brands, People Inc. is transforming how people find inspiration, make decisions, and take action. In this session, People Inc.’s Chief Technology Officer, the VP of Talent Development, Culture & Belonging, and the Editor at Large of People Magazine discuss how the company is building the next chapter of media experiences through new technology.",[59,60,61,62],"2026-11-03T18:15:00.000Z",[330,338,346],{"id":331,"name":332,"title":333,"company":334,"image":335,"about":336,"linkedin":337,"twitter":42,"instagram":42,"facebook":42},"17c3795d-276e-4061-98e5-d741d7806f03","DeLonzo Rhodes","VP, Talent Development, Culture & Belonging","People Inc","https:\u002F\u002Fcontent-cdn.sessionboard.com\u002Fattendee-photo%2FLazBeKVDRPO2F6tc65LT_headshot-1788533102776.png","\u003Cp>DeLonzo Rhodes is Vice President of Talent Development, Culture & Belonging at People Inc., with extensive experience in HR leadership and workplace transformation. He has held leadership roles across technology, media, and fashion, aligning talent strategies with business priorities to foster innovation, strengthen performance, and drive growth. An executive coach and facilitator, DeLonzo designs leadership programs that help teams build the capabilities, culture, and experiences needed to navigate change and create lasting organizational impact.\u003C\u002Fp>","https:\u002F\u002Fwww.linkedin.com\u002Fin\u002Fdelonzo\u002F",{"id":339,"name":340,"title":341,"company":342,"image":343,"about":344,"linkedin":345,"twitter":42,"instagram":42,"facebook":42},"d985244c-152a-471d-9e2f-ccb3d60db0f3","Nabil Ahmad","Chief Technology Officer","People Inc. ","https:\u002F\u002Fcontent-cdn.sessionboard.com\u002Fattendee-photo%2FnSNyvPwbTTmx6MnBs3IU_headshot-1788533607167.jpg","\u003Cp>Nabil Ahmad is the Chief Technology Officer of People Inc., where he has led the technology organization since 2013 through the company's evolution from About.com to Dotdash Meredith to People Inc. A career-long engineer, Nabil has led technology teams across industries, at companies ranging from early-stage startups to large enterprises. He is a Tech:NYC Grid Fellow and holds a B.A. in Molecular Cell Biology from UC Berkeley.\u003C\u002Fp>","https:\u002F\u002Fwww.linkedin.com\u002Fin\u002Fnabil-ahmad-cto\u002F",{"id":347,"name":348,"title":349,"company":342,"image":350,"about":351,"linkedin":352,"twitter":42,"instagram":42,"facebook":42},"27480a86-a86c-46b0-aac2-5fcca7f0d47e","Janine Rubenstein","Editor-at-Large and Host at PEOPLE","https:\u002F\u002Fcontent-cdn.sessionboard.com\u002Fattendee-photo%2FUvQmbG4RpGrsDHyEodkK_headshot-1788533944207.jpg","\u003Cp>Janine Rubenstein is Editor-at-Large and host at PEOPLE, where she writes exclusive cover stories and emcees major events and activations, including awards-season Red Carpet Live specials. An accomplished entertainment journalist and TV personality, Janine has spent more than a decade at PEOPLE, covering music, television, crime, and human interest. She also co-hosts PEOPLE’s Next Red Carpet Reporter and appears across television as an entertainment expert. A UC Berkeley and USC Annenberg alumna, Janine is a proud mother of two and San Francisco native.\u003C\u002Fp>","https:\u002F\u002Fwww.linkedin.com\u002Fin\u002Fjaninerube\u002F","\u002Fapi\u002Fschedule-calendar?id=0e3a9f44-edc0-45be-b498-76875d5a4612",{"id":355,"title":356,"description":357,"plainDescription":358,"track":56,"stage":42,"room":359,"venue":42,"ticketLevels":360,"startTime":177,"endTime":361,"dayKey":12,"speakers":362,"calendarUrl":363},"4c779269-341e-4b5c-be6c-7ecb4c6b1504","Future of Work Roundtable Presented by Bestbuy","\u003Cp>This conversation will look at how companies are restructuring work in practice: which roles are being created, which are disappearing, how expectations for early-career talent are shifting, and what employers need to rethink as they build the workforce of the future.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Facillitator: TBD\u003C\u002Fp>","This conversation will look at how companies are restructuring work in practice: which roles are being created, which are disappearing, how expectations for early-career talent are shifting, and what employers need to rethink as they build the workforce of the future.\nFacillitator: TBD","Private",[],"2026-11-03T18:30:00.000Z",[],"\u002Fapi\u002Fschedule-calendar?id=4c779269-341e-4b5c-be6c-7ecb4c6b1504",{"id":365,"title":366,"description":367,"plainDescription":368,"track":192,"stage":42,"room":193,"venue":42,"ticketLevels":369,"startTime":294,"endTime":311,"dayKey":12,"speakers":370,"calendarUrl":379},"439c87d9-320f-4b14-adf4-9246418c904e","AI Is Quietly Rewiring Your Thinking","\u003Cp>AI won’t replace your judgment, but it may be eroding it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As AI becomes embedded in everyday decision-making, leaders are offloading more cognitive work than they realize, introducing a new and largely unexamined risk to performance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dr. Murray, a neuropsychologist working at the intersection of brain science and executive function, will help attendees understand how AI is reshaping cognition and what leaders must recognize to remain effective.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This focus is not about rejecting AI. It’s about recognizing the cognitive tradeoffs and knowing where reliance becomes risk.\u003C\u002Fp>","AI won’t replace your judgment, but it may be eroding it.\nAs AI becomes embedded in everyday decision-making, leaders are offloading more cognitive work than they realize, introducing a new and largely unexamined risk to performance.\nDr. Murray, a neuropsychologist working at the intersection of brain science and executive function, will help attendees understand how AI is reshaping cognition and what leaders must recognize to remain effective.\nThis focus is not about rejecting AI. It’s about recognizing the cognitive tradeoffs and knowing where reliance becomes risk.",[195],[371],{"id":372,"name":373,"title":374,"company":375,"image":376,"about":377,"linkedin":378,"twitter":42,"instagram":42,"facebook":42},"73edb5b9-dfce-4c92-8214-a0697c8acb7e","Dr. Nicole Murray","Chief Neuropsychologist ","Durham Region Center for Cognitive Health","https:\u002F\u002Fcontent-cdn.sessionboard.com\u002Fevent-files%2FSQcQfjCATOyo2etjAS4O_NicoleMurray_089.jpg","\u003Cp>Dr. Murray is a neuropsychologist specializing in executive cognition, decision-making, and performance under pressure. She works with high-performing professionals and leaders to assess and optimize cognitive function in high-stakes environments, including those navigating complex roles and cognitive demands. Her work sits at the intersection of neuroscience and performance, translating brain science into strategic advantage.\u003C\u002Fp>","https:\u002F\u002Fwww.linkedin.com\u002Fin\u002Fdr-nicole-murray-neuropsychologist","\u002Fapi\u002Fschedule-calendar?id=439c87d9-320f-4b14-adf4-9246418c904e",{"id":381,"title":382,"description":42,"plainDescription":42,"track":42,"stage":42,"room":383,"venue":42,"ticketLevels":384,"startTime":385,"endTime":386,"dayKey":12,"speakers":387,"calendarUrl":388},"6e66a0a9-0c0f-4543-86a6-2f44ad1ab645","Expo Hall Hours","Expo Hall",[],"2026-11-03T18:00:00.000Z","2026-11-03T23:00:00.000Z",[],"\u002Fapi\u002Fschedule-calendar?id=6e66a0a9-0c0f-4543-86a6-2f44ad1ab645",{"id":390,"title":391,"description":392,"plainDescription":393,"track":394,"stage":42,"room":231,"venue":42,"ticketLevels":395,"startTime":361,"endTime":396,"dayKey":12,"speakers":397,"calendarUrl":414},"d78ce8a8-7701-4c1b-9df8-fe27618ea02e","Your IP Is the New Real Estate","\u003Cp>For generations, real estate was the primary vehicle for building and transferring wealth. Today, your voice, likeness, content, and personal brand can do what property once did: generate income, appreciate in value, and be passed down. Denise Bailey-Castro and Thai Randolph have built companies on this thesis. This conversation is about how to structure your IP as a real wealth-building asset and what to do right now to start.\u003C\u002Fp>","For generations, real estate was the primary vehicle for building and transferring wealth. Today, your voice, likeness, content, and personal brand can do what property once did: generate income, appreciate in value, and be passed down. Denise Bailey-Castro and Thai Randolph have built companies on this thesis. This conversation is about how to structure your IP as a real wealth-building asset and what to do right now to start.","Entrepreneurship",[59,60,61,62,46],"2026-11-03T19:15:00.000Z",[398,406],{"id":399,"name":400,"title":401,"company":402,"image":403,"about":404,"linkedin":405,"twitter":42,"instagram":42,"facebook":42},"bec37a7e-5abe-4b75-9a72-dab5fd36059f","Denise Bailey-Castro","CFO & COO","Westbrook","https:\u002F\u002Fcontent-cdn.sessionboard.com\u002Fevent-files%2FkTdV8puSEaPjXUYGyCUw_DBC%20Headshot_20231228%20-%20104.jpg","\u003Cp>Denise Bailey-Castro is Chief Financial Officer & Chief Operating Officer of Westbrook Inc., Will Smith and Jada Pinkett Smith’s independent media company. Her work sits at the intersection of creativity, culture and business, where she leads finance and operations while helping shape content investments, strategic partnerships, and new growth opportunities. Previously, she served as Brand CFO for BET Media Group at Paramount, overseeing a billion-dollar-plus portfolio across linear, streaming, studios, live events and digital. Her career spans media and entertainment, with prior roles at Viacom, HBO, Paramount Pictures and JPMorgan.\u003C\u002Fp>","https:\u002F\u002Fwww.linkedin.com\u002Fin\u002Fdenise-bailey-castro-8695a76\u002F",{"id":407,"name":408,"title":409,"company":410,"image":411,"about":412,"linkedin":413,"twitter":42,"instagram":42,"facebook":42},"84c0146d-134f-491b-ba83-ef5523c642d4","Thai Randolph","Founder and CEO","NILE & Co.","https:\u002F\u002Fcontent-cdn.sessionboard.com\u002Fattendee-photo%2F4MUxRAIqRWWU8QVwmkuh_headshot-1780599835523.png","\u003Cp>Thai is an entrepreneur, producer, brand builder, and business architect. Founder and CEO of NILE & Co. and former co-founder and CEO of Hartbeat where she led a $100M+ capital raise one of the largest ever secured by a Black woman for a private company and scaled the company to Fast Company’s Most Innovative Companies. She held senior roles at Sony, Lionsgate, WPP, Publicis and Meta. Recognized on Variety’s and Entrepreneur’s Women of Impact lists, Billboard’s Power Players Hip-Hop & R&B, Cynopsis’s Visionary Leaders, and AdAge’s 40 Under 40. Gracie Award-winning podcast host and producer. LP, Brainstrust Fund. Board member, Rock The Bells.\u003C\u002Fp>","https:\u002F\u002Fwww.linkedin.com\u002Fin\u002Fthairandolph\u002F","\u002Fapi\u002Fschedule-calendar?id=d78ce8a8-7701-4c1b-9df8-fe27618ea02e",{"id":416,"title":417,"description":418,"plainDescription":419,"track":161,"stage":42,"room":162,"venue":42,"ticketLevels":420,"startTime":421,"endTime":422,"dayKey":12,"speakers":423,"calendarUrl":432},"c94f0fee-184b-48d5-9aaa-0de549735029","Know Your Chips: Optimizing AI Compute Without Overspending","\u003Cp>Most teams buying compute have no framework for right-sizing it, and the cost of that gap is real. Drawing on experience at AWS and NVIDIA, this session walks through how GPUs perform in real systems, when a CPU is the better call, and what the difference means for budget and runway. A practical, scenario-based playbook for founders and builders who want smarter AI infrastructure decisions.\u003C\u002Fp>","Most teams buying compute have no framework for right-sizing it, and the cost of that gap is real. Drawing on experience at AWS and NVIDIA, this session walks through how GPUs perform in real systems, when a CPU is the better call, and what the difference means for budget and runway. A practical, scenario-based playbook for founders and builders who want smarter AI infrastructure decisions.",[59,60,61,62,46],"2026-11-03T18:45:00.000Z","2026-11-03T19:30:00.000Z",[424],{"id":425,"name":426,"title":427,"company":428,"image":429,"about":430,"linkedin":431,"twitter":42,"instagram":42,"facebook":42},"7e7861c5-9778-4b98-8612-f604c2a4ef88","Nicole Murray","Sr. Solutions Architect, DGX Cloud (AI Platform Engineering)","NVIDIA","https:\u002F\u002Fcontent-cdn.sessionboard.com\u002Fevent-files%2F680O3nxIRFSDFZPhQT0x_nicole-awsnic-custom-photo.png","\u003Cp>Nicole Murray is a Senior Solutions Architect on NVIDIA's Customer Success Engineering team for DGX Cloud, where she helps customers design and scale high-performance AI platforms on GPU infrastructure. She brings a rare dual perspective to AI compute, having spent six years at AWS across public sector, startups, and AI\u002FML before joining NVIDIA to work inside the company that builds the hardware powering those workloads. With nearly 20 years across systems integration, cloud operations, public sector IT, and AI\u002FML, Nicole has a track record of translating complex technology into clear, actionable guidance.\u003C\u002Fp>","https:\u002F\u002Fwww.linkedin.com\u002Fin\u002Fnicolemariemurray\u002F","\u002Fapi\u002Fschedule-calendar?id=c94f0fee-184b-48d5-9aaa-0de549735029",{"id":434,"title":435,"description":436,"plainDescription":437,"track":56,"stage":42,"room":438,"venue":42,"ticketLevels":439,"startTime":440,"endTime":441,"dayKey":12,"speakers":442,"calendarUrl":443},"86d6894c-6585-4046-bdbb-d6ffac094205","HBCU Student Meetup","\u003Cp>Join us for a dynamic gathering designed to celebrate and connect students from HBCUs. This meetup is a space for students to build community, exchange ideas, and network with peers who share a common academic and cultural experience. Attendees will have the chance to foster meaningful relationships, share resources, and gain inspiration from one another. Whether you’re seeking mentorship, collaboration, or simply a supportive environment, this meetup is all about honoring the legacy of HBCUs while creating new pathways for success.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp> \u003C\u002Fp>","Join us for a dynamic gathering designed to celebrate and connect students from HBCUs. This meetup is a space for students to build community, exchange ideas, and network with peers who share a common academic and cultural experience. Attendees will have the chance to foster meaningful relationships, share resources, and gain inspiration from one another. Whether you’re seeking mentorship, collaboration, or simply a supportive environment, this meetup is all about honoring the legacy of HBCUs while creating new pathways for success.","Expo Hall \u002F The Yard",[59,60,61,62,46],"2026-11-03T19:00:00.000Z","2026-11-03T20:30:00.000Z",[],"\u002Fapi\u002Fschedule-calendar?id=86d6894c-6585-4046-bdbb-d6ffac094205",{"id":445,"title":446,"description":447,"plainDescription":448,"track":56,"stage":42,"room":359,"venue":42,"ticketLevels":449,"startTime":440,"endTime":184,"dayKey":12,"speakers":450,"calendarUrl":451},"c9e6877d-2035-4354-8108-620ffe322f9e","NextGen: Future Leadership Roundtable Presented by Thurgood Marshall TBC","\u003Cp>This conversation brings together the people responsible for closing the talent gap to examine which leadership and pipeline programs are actually producing results, what has been lost as programs and investments have been cut, and where the strongest models are emerging.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Facilitator: TBD\u003C\u002Fp>","This conversation brings together the people responsible for closing the talent gap to examine which leadership and pipeline programs are actually producing results, what has been lost as programs and investments have been cut, and where the strongest models are emerging.\nFacilitator: TBD",[],[],"\u002Fapi\u002Fschedule-calendar?id=c9e6877d-2035-4354-8108-620ffe322f9e",{"id":453,"title":454,"description":455,"plainDescription":456,"track":192,"stage":42,"room":193,"venue":42,"ticketLevels":457,"startTime":458,"endTime":459,"dayKey":12,"speakers":460,"calendarUrl":471},"fc1a6f1d-13bb-4159-87c4-f1f7ce2a6907","Decision Intelligence: From Data to Decision Visualization and Storytelling","\u003Cp>Using Microsoft Fabric as the foundation, this session shows how unified data architecture and governance tools make it possible to build AI solutions that are technically sound and inclusive. The focus: connecting data across sources, applying transparency labels, and using visualization and storytelling to make analytics accessible and actionable for the people who need to act on them.\u003C\u002Fp>","Using Microsoft Fabric as the foundation, this session shows how unified data architecture and governance tools make it possible to build AI solutions that are technically sound and inclusive. The focus: connecting data across sources, applying transparency labels, and using visualization and storytelling to make analytics accessible and actionable for the people who need to act on them.",[195],"2026-11-03T19:10:00.000Z","2026-11-03T20:10:00.000Z",[461],{"id":462,"name":463,"title":464,"company":465,"image":466,"about":467,"linkedin":468,"twitter":469,"instagram":42,"facebook":470},"8bfe85ba-e55d-4825-a55f-1f378d020f6b","Araine Greer","SR. Cloud Solution Architect Engineering Data & AI ","Microsoft","https:\u002F\u002Fcontent-cdn.sessionboard.com\u002Fattendee-photo%2F0jEbMcbT7aWSd0aWOlxR_headshot-1784241725398.jpg","\u003Cdiv>Araine Greer, known as FashionTECHDiva, did not follow a traditional path into technology,she built one! After motherhood ended the fashion career she once dreamed of, she started over, learned to code using SQL Server, earned a Microsoft certification, and transformed a leap of faith into a 13-year career in tech. Today, as a Senior Cloud Solution Architect at Microsoft, she helps organizations design cloud, data, and AI solutions while inspiring and mentoring others. Her story challenges people to view disruption differently: to pivot with purpose, embrace lifelong learning, and believe that new beginnings can lead to extraordinary success.\u003C\u002Fdiv>","https:\u002F\u002Fwww.linkedin.com\u002Fin\u002Faraine-greer-5165b297\u002F","https:\u002F\u002Fwww.instagram.com\u002Ffashiontechdiva?igsh=cXNuaDA4NGFmZXdp&utm_source=qr","https:\u002F\u002Fwww.facebook.com\u002Fshare\u002F1H4G2bKcKG\u002F?mibextid=wwXIfr","\u002Fapi\u002Fschedule-calendar?id=fc1a6f1d-13bb-4159-87c4-f1f7ce2a6907",{"id":473,"title":474,"description":475,"plainDescription":476,"track":230,"stage":42,"room":231,"venue":42,"ticketLevels":477,"startTime":396,"endTime":184,"dayKey":12,"speakers":478,"calendarUrl":503},"63520833-79cb-4bc0-8c3f-198b13249ba8","Building Brands That Command Attention","\u003Cp>Every channel is saturated. AI has made content creation nearly free. Consumer loyalty is harder to earn than ever. Shannon Womack and Keena Grigsby are leading brand strategy at three of the most recognized names in business and navigating these pressures at scale every day. This conversation examines what it actually takes to cut through, build lasting consumer trust, and lead creative teams when the rules of brand are being rewritten in real time.\u003C\u002Fp>","Every channel is saturated. AI has made content creation nearly free. Consumer loyalty is harder to earn than ever. Shannon Womack and Keena Grigsby are leading brand strategy at three of the most recognized names in business and navigating these pressures at scale every day. This conversation examines what it actually takes to cut through, build lasting consumer trust, and lead creative teams when the rules of brand are being rewritten in real time.",[60,61],[479,487,495],{"id":480,"name":481,"title":482,"company":483,"image":484,"about":485,"linkedin":486,"twitter":42,"instagram":42,"facebook":42},"3d7d5558-4930-40cd-b3a9-3748549c28cc","Keena Grigsby","Chief Marketing Officer, Mobile eXperience","Samsung Electronics America ","https:\u002F\u002Fcontent-cdn.sessionboard.com\u002Fattendee-photo%2F5IDylEL1SpK93Eh0SmvQ_headshot-1788197428417.jpg","\u003Cp>Keena is Chief Marketing Officer & Vice President, U.S. Mobile Experience (MX) at Samsung Electronics America. She leads marketing and communications for Samsung’s mobile portfolio including Galaxy smartphones, wearables, tablets, PCs and the connected ecosystem.  She is a seasoned global marketing leader with nearly 20 years of experience leading talented marketing teams at Microsoft, Apple, and Verizon. Recently, Keena served as General Manager and Global Head of Windows Marketing at Microsoft, where she led the go-to-market strategy, campaigns, integrated marketing, communications, and operations for the consumer & commercial segments.\u003C\u002Fp>","https:\u002F\u002Fwww.linkedin.com\u002Fin\u002Fkeena-grigsby-64198813\u002F ",{"id":488,"name":489,"title":490,"company":491,"image":492,"about":493,"linkedin":494,"twitter":42,"instagram":42,"facebook":42},"1b44829c-4140-49f4-ae92-094e93987519","Shannon Womack","Head of Global Brand and Creative","Delta Air Lines","https:\u002F\u002Fcontent-cdn.sessionboard.com\u002Fattendee-photo%2F5bn77xsFQqKLAYoyHvDg_transformed-1778671313040.png","\u003Cp>Shannon Womack leads Global Brand & Creative at Delta Air Lines, where she focuses on building the creative systems, cultural presence, and commercial capabilities that turn bran equity into business results. Her career spans financial services, sports, healthcare and travel - driven by a belief that strong brands create consistent experiences across every customer touchpoint. At Delta, Shannon has held leadership roles across the marketing ecosystem, including brand strategy, paid media, social, CRM, performance marketing, product marketing and lifecyle marketing.\u003C\u002Fp>","https:\u002F\u002Fwww.linkedin.com\u002Fin\u002Fshannonwomackmktg\u002F",{"id":496,"name":497,"title":498,"company":499,"image":500,"about":501,"linkedin":502,"twitter":42,"instagram":42,"facebook":42},"7c4aed81-19d4-4d35-a006-aed47ac92cee","Desirée Mayon","CEO and Founder","She & HER, Inc","https:\u002F\u002Fcontent-cdn.sessionboard.com\u002Fattendee-photo%2FswEwqEYoQs25UiLXyQyy_headshot-1787583343773.png","\u003Cp>Desirée Mayon, Founder of She & HER, is a sapphic Black technologist, data scientist, and senior product leader who has built and scaled human-centered systems across consumer and institutional technology.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She has led product and data initiatives at Google, Etsy, Microsoft \u002F Xbox, Nordstrom, and the University of Cambridge. She & HER is built from the lived realities and long-standing gaps she knows intimately. Not hypothesizing needs. Not romanticizing struggle. Just building what's been missing.\u003C\u002Fp>","https:\u002F\u002Fwww.linkedin.com\u002Fin\u002Fdesireemayon\u002F","\u002Fapi\u002Fschedule-calendar?id=63520833-79cb-4bc0-8c3f-198b13249ba8",{"id":505,"title":506,"description":507,"plainDescription":508,"track":213,"stage":42,"room":162,"venue":42,"ticketLevels":509,"startTime":422,"endTime":184,"dayKey":12,"speakers":510,"calendarUrl":526},"b98ac988-114d-4e34-be53-e5014c98ad35","The Invisible Infrastructure Is Writing Itself","\u003Cp>Every decision a company makes runs on data nobody is watching, until it breaks. Now AI is writing into that record faster than anyone can verify it. Rani Johnson has held the CIO seat five times. With Michelle Grover, she gets into where verification belongs, why an untraceable output is worse than a wrong one, and what it costs to build the check instead of auditing the damage later.\u003C\u002Fp>","Every decision a company makes runs on data nobody is watching, until it breaks. Now AI is writing into that record faster than anyone can verify it. Rani Johnson has held the CIO seat five times. With Michelle Grover, she gets into where verification belongs, why an untraceable output is worse than a wrong one, and what it costs to build the check instead of auditing the damage later.",[59,60,61,62,46],[511,519],{"id":512,"name":513,"title":514,"company":515,"image":516,"about":517,"linkedin":518,"twitter":42,"instagram":42,"facebook":42},"807bff0e-0072-492c-b28f-ae3502229d3f","Rani Johnson","Chief Information Officer","Workday","https:\u002F\u002Fcontent-cdn.sessionboard.com\u002Fattendee-photo%2FO9gIFDZmT8CkMSZQWoHY_headshot-1786821151371.png","\u003Cp>Rani Johnson is Workday’s CIO. She oversees global Information Technology, with\u003Cbr \u002F>responsibility for the internal deployment of both third-party tools and Workday products.\u003Cbr \u002F>Prior to Workday, Rani served as CIO at Cloud Software Group, CIO at TIBCO, CIO of\u003Cbr \u002F>SolarWinds, and CIO at the Lower Colorado River Authority (LCRA).\u003Cbr \u002F>Rani began her career interning at NASA Johnson Space Center, and holds degrees in\u003Cbr \u002F>electrical and general engineering from the Georgia Institute of Technology and Spelman\u003Cbr \u002F>College.\u003C\u002Fp>","https:\u002F\u002Fwww.linkedin.com\u002Fin\u002Franijohnson\u002F",{"id":520,"name":521,"title":522,"company":42,"image":523,"about":524,"linkedin":525,"twitter":42,"instagram":42,"facebook":42},"35768b4f-38c3-4766-ae12-f0972f5018c2","Michelle Grover","Enterprise Technology Executive & Board Member","https:\u002F\u002Fcontent-cdn.sessionboard.com\u002Fattendee-photo%2FeUiG6Q7RhKSYGNTKY7hq_transformed-1779458054981.png","\u003Cp>Michelle Grover is a visionary enterprise technology executive and board member with over 30 years of experience leading high-performing, global technology organizations. Most recently, she served as the first Chief Technology Officer at Slalom, where she oversaw the global technology organization which included infrastructure, data, enterprise IT and architecture. Renowned for her \"Buy the Foundation, Build the Advantage\" philosophy, Michelle has a proven track record of managing capital budgets up to $150M and decoupling revenue growth from operational overhead.  Prior to her tenure at Slalom, she held leadership roles at Twilio, SAP Concur, and First Command. Michelle is recognized for driving innovation, scaling operations, and advising companies on emerging technology and growth strategy.\u003Cbr \u002F> \u003C\u002Fp>","https:\u002F\u002Fwww.linkedin.com\u002Fin\u002Fmichelle-grover-24b835149\u002F","\u002Fapi\u002Fschedule-calendar?id=b98ac988-114d-4e34-be53-e5014c98ad35",{"id":528,"title":529,"description":42,"plainDescription":42,"track":230,"stage":42,"room":231,"venue":42,"ticketLevels":530,"startTime":184,"endTime":531,"dayKey":12,"speakers":532,"calendarUrl":533},"383ab8bf-c7d4-4af9-915a-1c65fabc7088","Future of Marketing Summit Presented by People INC. Ends",[],"2026-11-03T20:01:00.000Z",[],"\u002Fapi\u002Fschedule-calendar?id=383ab8bf-c7d4-4af9-915a-1c65fabc7088",{"id":535,"title":536,"description":537,"plainDescription":538,"track":192,"stage":42,"room":193,"venue":42,"ticketLevels":539,"startTime":459,"endTime":540,"dayKey":12,"speakers":541,"calendarUrl":550},"0cd23d8f-6221-4197-a3ef-187bfd4f73ff","Everyday AI Productivity: Mapping Out Workflows & Integrations","\u003Cp>MCP is quickly becoming the standard for connecting AI assistants to the tools, data, and systems they need to take action. This session introduces Model Context Protocol servers in clear, accessible terms: what they are, what problems they solve, and how to apply them to real business workflows and automations. Useful for engineers building the infrastructure and leaders who need to understand it.\u003C\u002Fp>","MCP is quickly becoming the standard for connecting AI assistants to the tools, data, and systems they need to take action. This session introduces Model Context Protocol servers in clear, accessible terms: what they are, what problems they solve, and how to apply them to real business workflows and automations. Useful for engineers building the infrastructure and leaders who need to understand it.",[195],"2026-11-03T21:00:00.000Z",[542],{"id":543,"name":544,"title":545,"company":546,"image":547,"about":548,"linkedin":549,"twitter":42,"instagram":42,"facebook":42},"2ebc6cc9-64aa-4596-b9d3-88a84d7a3726","Charles Meruwoma","Senior Solutions Architect","Amazon Web Services","https:\u002F\u002Fcontent-cdn.sessionboard.com\u002Fevent-files%2FqYdUgnaOQbKa6l8lapFu_Charles%20Meruwoma.JPG","\u003Cp>Charles is a Senior Solutions Architect in cloud, AI, and enterprise design. He helps organizations scale AI and cloud solutions from prototype to production, with a focus on security, scalability, and business impact. 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This conversation challenges every leader in the room: if your organization is building with AI, who is it actually built for?\u003C\u002Fp>","Behind every AI breakthrough are datasets collected without consent, workers paid pennies to label training data, and communities bearing costs they never agreed to. Timnit Gebru, founder of the DAIR Institute, brings her research on algorithmic harm and AI power directly to the AfroTech stage. 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She is also the founder and Executive Director of The Distributed Artificial Intelligence Research (DAIR) Institute, which performs community-rooted AI research that imagines a technological future supporting the needs of marginalized communities. Timnit has appeared in notable lists including TIME’s 100 influential people, and Nature’s 10 influential people within the world of science. \u003C\u002Fp>","https:\u002F\u002Fwww.linkedin.com\u002Fin\u002Ftimnit-gebru-7b3b407\u002F",{"id":570,"name":571,"title":572,"company":573,"image":574,"about":575,"linkedin":576,"twitter":42,"instagram":42,"facebook":42},"d9c8b9cc-2cff-4cb0-b5b1-dda9f019120e","X Eyeé","CEO","Malo Santo","https:\u002F\u002Fcontent-cdn.sessionboard.com\u002FCujnUuFR5iHmrtRXA3Ji_X_Eyee-transformed.jpg","\u003Cp>X Eyee is a Partner at Offline Research, where she investigates how humans shape AI\u003Cbr \u002F>systems, and measures how those system reshape us. A software engineer by trade, X spent two decades building technology for Google, Microsoft, and public sector. At Google, she developed and led two research teams whose work was adopted by more than 50 Google products, including Pixel, Search, and Waymo. Her research changed how computer vision systems are built and measured, now adopted as FDA and ISO standards. Recognized globally, X has lectured at Harvard, Stanford, is a regular commentator on CNBC and insights appeared in Forbes, Wired, and BET.\u003C\u002Fp>","https:\u002F\u002Fwww.linkedin.com\u002Fin\u002Ftechwithx\u002F","\u002Fapi\u002Fschedule-calendar?id=2bcffa9c-d7af-40db-9ba9-bd3348ede868",{"id":579,"title":580,"description":581,"plainDescription":582,"track":161,"stage":42,"room":556,"venue":42,"ticketLevels":583,"startTime":584,"endTime":585,"dayKey":12,"speakers":586,"calendarUrl":594},"b2dcc319-8495-4646-995f-4c0bb357e13a","Live Demo: Meet AiSHA, the AI Trained on Culture","\u003Cp>Most AI models were not trained with the Black community in mind. Esosa Osa, Founder and CEO of Onyx Impact, takes the Main Stage for the first public look at AiSHA, an AI chatbot trained to reflect the truth, culture, and lived experience of Black America. Osa spent years fighting disinformation aimed at our communities. Now she is building the alternative. See what changes when the technology is designed with us at the center.\u003C\u002Fp>","Most AI models were not trained with the Black community in mind. Esosa Osa, Founder and CEO of Onyx Impact, takes the Main Stage for the first public look at AiSHA, an AI chatbot trained to reflect the truth, culture, and lived experience of Black America. Osa spent years fighting disinformation aimed at our communities. Now she is building the alternative. See what changes when the technology is designed with us at the center.",[59,60,61,62,46],"2026-11-03T21:30:00.000Z","2026-11-03T21:40:00.000Z",[587],{"id":588,"name":589,"title":409,"company":590,"image":591,"about":592,"linkedin":593,"twitter":42,"instagram":42,"facebook":42},"1b1e67bd-4340-4263-b0b3-01ef35a49191","Esosa Osa","Onyx Impact","https:\u002F\u002Fcontent-cdn.sessionboard.com\u002Fattendee-photo%2F4t1AVTLyQQmi2x0WMgO6_headshot-1786995087328.png","\u003Cp>Esosa Osa is Founder and CEO of Onyx Impact, an organization created to better understand and combat disinformation targeting Black communities and increase Black civic engagement. Esosa was previously Deputy Executive Director of Fair Fight Action, a voting rights organization founded by Stacey Abrams, where she led pro-democracy reform efforts with a focus on combatting disinformation and voting policy reform while overseeing the research, communications, and political teams. This follows her work as Senior Advisor to Abrams' 2022 gubernatorial campaign and as the Campaign Manager and Chief of Staff for a 2018 U.S. Congressional election.\u003C\u002Fp>","https:\u002F\u002Fwww.linkedin.com\u002Fin\u002Fesosaosa\u002F","\u002Fapi\u002Fschedule-calendar?id=b2dcc319-8495-4646-995f-4c0bb357e13a",{"id":596,"title":597,"description":598,"plainDescription":599,"track":161,"stage":42,"room":556,"venue":42,"ticketLevels":600,"startTime":585,"endTime":601,"dayKey":12,"speakers":602,"calendarUrl":611},"fc3063d2-607a-45ad-b948-74c28225959a","Work After AI: What the Data Shows and How to Stay Ahead","\u003Cp>Dr. Andrew Forde leads AI research at KPMG, where he tracks how AI is reshaping industries, roles, and career paths across client organizations worldwide. In this opening session, he brings the data: where work is changing fastest, which skills and functions are gaining value, and what professionals can do right now to position themselves ahead of a labor market being rewritten in real time.\u003C\u002Fp>","Dr. Andrew Forde leads AI research at KPMG, where he tracks how AI is reshaping industries, roles, and career paths across client organizations worldwide. 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Just the process, unfiltered, in front of thousands.",[59,60,61,62,46],"2026-11-03T22:00:00.000Z","2026-11-03T22:20:00.000Z",[621],{"id":622,"name":623,"title":624,"company":625,"image":626,"about":627,"linkedin":628,"twitter":42,"instagram":42,"facebook":42},"0baf0d07-ab06-4aba-bc21-e1b58694af0b","King Willonius","AI Story-teller, Filmmaker, Comedian","AI & The Culture","https:\u002F\u002Fcontent-cdn.sessionboard.com\u002Fattendee-photo%2F5M8HLbihSK2qi6LFzcsh_headshot-1786535099956.jpg","\u003Cp>Willonius “King Willonius” Hatcher is a comedian, author, futurist, and creative technologist redefining what entertainment and innovation look like in the age of artificial intelligence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hatcher was named one of TIME’s 100 Most Influential People in AI, a 2025 Ebony Power 100 honoree, and a member of Ad Age’s 2025 Power Tech List. 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Securing the Next Generation of Developers","\u003Cp>AI is rewriting how developers build software but speed without guardrails creates risk. This session explores how AI coding assistants are accelerating development while introducing new cybersecurity vulnerabilities. Attendees will learn about prompt injection, insecure coding patterns, hallucinated libraries, and the “32% problem” of over-trusting AI outputs. The talk also covers practical strategies for embedding security into AI-assisted workflows and designing guardrails that protect innovation without limiting creativity.\u003C\u002Fp>","AI is rewriting how developers build software but speed without guardrails creates risk. This session explores how AI coding assistants are accelerating development while introducing new cybersecurity vulnerabilities. Attendees will learn about prompt injection, insecure coding patterns, hallucinated libraries, and the “32% problem” of over-trusting AI outputs. The talk also covers practical strategies for embedding security into AI-assisted workflows and designing guardrails that protect innovation without limiting creativity.",[59,60,61,62,46],"2026-11-04T15:50:00.000Z",[843],{"id":844,"name":845,"title":846,"company":847,"image":848,"about":849,"linkedin":850,"twitter":851,"instagram":42,"facebook":42},"a8face53-ead0-436e-b538-1dc9ae9418ba","Nicole Dove","Head of Customer Value & Community","Frame Security","https:\u002F\u002Fcontent-cdn.sessionboard.com\u002Fevent-files%2FmN4cUTq1SxaQzUlSgLAF_IANS_011.JPG","\u003Cp>Nicole Dove is an award-winning cybersecurity executive, advisor, author, and Head of Customer Value & Strategy at Frame Security. With more than 20 years of experience spanning cybersecurity, consulting, audit, and technology leadership, she helps organizations navigate the intersection of AI, security, and business performance. Nicole serves as IANS Faculty, has taught more than 130,000 learners through LinkedIn Learning, hosts two cybersecurity podcasts, and is the author of Learning Cybersecurity Fundamentals.\u003C\u002Fp>","https:\u002F\u002Fwww.linkedin.com\u002Fin\u002Fjnicoledove\u002F","IssaUrbanGirl","\u002Fapi\u002Fschedule-calendar?id=bb636f02-c087-49b6-8450-799672cf9f2a",{"id":854,"title":855,"description":856,"plainDescription":857,"track":858,"stage":42,"room":859,"venue":42,"ticketLevels":860,"startTime":861,"endTime":841,"dayKey":18,"speakers":862,"calendarUrl":871},"72746d87-7211-46ce-a9f8-e0db8d1f694e","Beyond the Console: How Robotic Surgery is Reshaping Medicine","\u003Cp>Robotic surgery is no longer experimental. It is where complex care is increasingly delivered. Dr. Irlna Tantchou, a colorectal surgeon with more than 700 robotic cases and one of very few Black women operating at this level, covers how AI and data analytics are reshaping surgical outcomes, what it takes to build a high-performance robotics program, and how to expand access beyond academic medical centers into underserved communities.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp> \u003C\u002Fp>","Robotic surgery is no longer experimental. It is where complex care is increasingly delivered. Dr. Irlna Tantchou, a colorectal surgeon with more than 700 robotic cases and one of very few Black women operating at this level, covers how AI and data analytics are reshaping surgical outcomes, what it takes to build a high-performance robotics program, and how to expand access beyond academic medical centers into underserved communities.","Telehealth & Digital Care","HealthStack Seminar Room (Marriott)",[59,61],"2026-11-04T15:15:00.000Z",[863],{"id":864,"name":865,"title":866,"company":867,"image":868,"about":869,"linkedin":870,"twitter":42,"instagram":42,"facebook":42},"cc22c426-b2e0-486c-bd9e-a5f4778b9edf","Irlna Tantchou","Colon & Rectal Surgeon ","Mercy Health ","https:\u002F\u002Fcontent-cdn.sessionboard.com\u002Fevent-files%2FfZ0XpXslSBCjcCZl84oz_RLR_9740February%2014%2C%202023Dr%20Tantchou_crop_web.jpg","\u003Cp>I am a double board certified general and colorectal surgeon nationally recognized leader in robotic surgery. As Medical Director of robotic Colorecal Program, I specialize in advanced oncologic procedure, including organ-preserving and incision-free techniques that are transforming the management of colorectal cancer. With over 700 robotic colorectal cases performed, I operate at the forefront of surgical technology, integrating robotics, data analytics, and innovation to improve patient outcomes and recovery.  I am a strong advocate for healthcare equity, working to expand access to advanced surgical care for underserved communities. \u003C\u002Fp>","https:\u002F\u002Fwww.linkedin.com\u002Fin\u002Firlna-tantchou-md-facs-fascrs-871a8782\u002F","\u002Fapi\u002Fschedule-calendar?id=72746d87-7211-46ce-a9f8-e0db8d1f694e",{"id":873,"title":874,"description":875,"plainDescription":876,"track":858,"stage":42,"room":649,"venue":42,"ticketLevels":877,"startTime":861,"endTime":878,"dayKey":18,"speakers":879,"calendarUrl":896},"7feda313-9f44-43cb-9260-69afa38f6d4c","Telehealth Access: Who Digital Health Isn't Reaching and How to Fix It","\u003Cp>Telehealth has expanded rapidly, but significant gaps persist in who actually benefits. Dr. Kevin Johnson examines the populations still underserved by digital health, including rural communities, older adults, Medicaid patients, and those facing language or digital literacy barriers, and outlines evidence-based strategies to design and scale more inclusive telehealth solutions without sacrificing clinical quality.\u003C\u002Fp>","Telehealth has expanded rapidly, but significant gaps persist in who actually benefits. Dr. Kevin Johnson examines the populations still underserved by digital health, including rural communities, older adults, Medicaid patients, and those facing language or digital literacy barriers, and outlines evidence-based strategies to design and scale more inclusive telehealth solutions without sacrificing clinical quality.",[59,61],"2026-11-04T15:45:00.000Z",[880,888],{"id":881,"name":882,"title":883,"company":884,"image":885,"about":886,"linkedin":887,"twitter":42,"instagram":42,"facebook":42},"1fa0b6ba-a894-46cc-b4ae-ba9d3c333715","Dr. Kevin B. Johnson MD, MS","David L. Cohen University Professor of Pediatrics, Biomedical Informatics, and Communication","University of Pennsylvania","https:\u002F\u002Fcontent-cdn.sessionboard.com\u002Fevent-files%2FI3R9COteSuCGGx472P6W_Kevin%20Johnson%20Headshot%201to1.jpg","\u003Cp>Kevin B. Johnson, MD, MS, is Penn’s David L. Cohen University Professor and Vice President of Applied Clinical Informatics. A pediatrician, computer scientist, and internationally recognized informatics leader, his work focuses on AI and clinical documentation. He has authored 200+ publications, co-created the Who, Me? STEMM book series, and was elected to the National Academy of Medicine. His forthcoming memoir, MisFit: Notes on Belonging, Brilliance, and the Spaces Between, traces a Black physician-scientist’s journey from otherness and compartmentalization toward belonging, wholeness, and authentic leadership.\u003C\u002Fp>","https:\u002F\u002Fwww.linkedin.com\u002Fin\u002Fdrkevinbjohnson1023\u002F",{"id":889,"name":890,"title":572,"company":891,"image":892,"about":893,"linkedin":894,"twitter":895,"instagram":42,"facebook":42},"addf2988-7cae-46e8-9ac6-3e804331894a","Kirk Barnes","TransPharMed, Digital Health Sales Institute","https:\u002F\u002Fcontent-cdn.sessionboard.com\u002Fattendee-photo%2FpTsz2PgxQiCfEme3JxAh_headshot-1781622876351.png","\u003Cp>Kirk Barnes is the founder of the TransPharMed Commercialization Lab and the world's first Digital Health Sales Institute—building the commercial infrastructure and workforce pipeline the digital health industry needs to scale. A former biopharma executive, Georgia Tech innovator, and global ecosystem builder, Kirk has coached hundreds of founders and thousands of sales professionals across four continents.\u003C\u002Fp>","https:\u002F\u002Fwww.linkedin.com\u002Fin\u002Fkirkbarnes\u002F","na","\u002Fapi\u002Fschedule-calendar?id=7feda313-9f44-43cb-9260-69afa38f6d4c",{"id":898,"title":899,"description":900,"plainDescription":901,"track":87,"stage":42,"room":162,"venue":42,"ticketLevels":902,"startTime":732,"endTime":903,"dayKey":18,"speakers":904,"calendarUrl":913},"ef9045f2-4d46-4e88-be60-d79b352780bd","Building a Successful Tech Career in Uncertain Times","\u003Cp>Tech careers are not built on coding skills alone. This session makes the hidden rules of hiring and opportunity more visible for students and early-career professionals, especially those without mentors, industry connections, or a clear roadmap. In a market shaped by AI, layoffs, and tougher competition, attendees learn how to build a skill stack, create proof of work, build relationships, increase visibility, and leave with a 12-month action plan.\u003C\u002Fp>","Tech careers are not built on coding skills alone. This session makes the hidden rules of hiring and opportunity more visible for students and early-career professionals, especially those without mentors, industry connections, or a clear roadmap. In a market shaped by AI, layoffs, and tougher competition, attendees learn how to build a skill stack, create proof of work, build relationships, increase visibility, and leave with a 12-month action plan.",[59,60,61,62,46],"2026-11-04T16:10:00.000Z",[905],{"id":906,"name":907,"title":908,"company":909,"image":910,"about":911,"linkedin":912,"twitter":42,"instagram":42,"facebook":42},"d279e626-348e-4989-a0a4-5a625f33ced8","DeShawn Spellman","Program Architect","NextGen | Tech","https:\u002F\u002Fcontent-cdn.sessionboard.com\u002Fevent-files%2Fz7SDsJ6oR5WQPpyCsbUX_DeShawn%20Spellman-s%20Headshot%20.jpeg","\u003Cp>DeShawn Spellman is a strategic program architect and early talent development leader with more than 15 years of experience designing and scaling programs that prepare college students and early-career professionals for careers in technology, business, and emerging industries. His work sits at the intersection of higher education, workforce development, and industry, where he focuses on career readiness programming and experiential learning opportunities that help students transition successfully from college to career.  \u003C\u002Fp>","https:\u002F\u002Fwww.linkedin.com\u002Fin\u002Fdeshawn-s-spellman-9b632068\u002F","\u002Fapi\u002Fschedule-calendar?id=ef9045f2-4d46-4e88-be60-d79b352780bd",{"id":915,"title":916,"description":917,"plainDescription":918,"track":676,"stage":42,"room":231,"venue":42,"ticketLevels":919,"startTime":878,"endTime":920,"dayKey":18,"speakers":921,"calendarUrl":944},"c5413b1d-0d67-4236-bcf7-d42b42abc03d","Protecting Your Financial Future in the Age of AI Presented by Morgan Stanley","\u003Cp>As AI makes scams, deepfakes, and cyberattacks more sophisticated, protecting financial assets has never been more critical. In this session, Morgan Stanley leaders Devon Rollins, Sherette A. Constant, & Millicent Auma explore how AI is reshaping the threat landscape and how financial institutions are using AI to fight back. Learn how emerging technologies are changing fraud, trust, and wealth protection, and what individuals and organizations can do to stay secure in an increasingly AI-powered world.\u003C\u002Fp>","As AI makes scams, deepfakes, and cyberattacks more sophisticated, protecting financial assets has never been more critical. In this session, Morgan Stanley leaders Devon Rollins, Sherette A. Constant, & Millicent Auma explore how AI is reshaping the threat landscape and how financial institutions are using AI to fight back. Learn how emerging technologies are changing fraud, trust, and wealth protection, and what individuals and organizations can do to stay secure in an increasingly AI-powered world.",[59,60,61,62],"2026-11-04T16:45:00.000Z",[922,930,937],{"id":923,"name":924,"title":925,"company":926,"image":927,"about":928,"linkedin":929,"twitter":42,"instagram":42,"facebook":42},"8067671f-fdfd-48ca-91a3-7f3552b1dcdd","Devon Rollins","Managing Director, Global Head of Security Response and AI Security","Morgan Stanley","https:\u002F\u002Fcontent-cdn.sessionboard.com\u002Fattendee-photo%2FfvRv0iLTgWyIvGXuhTeV_headshot-1786112386813.jpg","\u003Cp>Devon Rollins is a visionary technologist and dynamic leader, currently serving as the Global Head of Security Response and AI Security at Morgan Stanley. Renowned for pioneering initiatives that accelerate cyber investigations and safeguarding emerging technologies, Devon has led elite cyber intelligence and engineering teams, consistently outsmarting cybercriminals and neutralizing threats to enterprise platforms at petabyte scale. \u003C\u002Fp>","https:\u002F\u002Fwww.linkedin.com\u002Fin\u002Fdevonrollins",{"id":931,"name":932,"title":933,"company":926,"image":934,"about":935,"linkedin":936,"twitter":42,"instagram":42,"facebook":42},"4ecc8104-3b26-43f5-b71d-316cccadfa7c","Sherette Constant","Managing Director, Head of North America Firm Resilience and Global Head of Third-Party Technology Risk and Resilience","https:\u002F\u002Fcontent-cdn.sessionboard.com\u002Fattendee-photo%2FjwApxHCSR6eWnHTfaz9v_transformed-1780324605146.png","\u003Cp>Sherette is a change catalyst and transformational leader. She oversees critical programs that enhance the Firm’s operational resilience, strengthens preparedness for internal and external disruptions, and advances enterprise-wide strategies for managing third-party technology risk.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She’s successfully led Technology Operational Support teams across the firm, delivering transformative outcomes, strengthening operational capabilities, and cultivating high-performing teams that excel in complex global environments.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She’s a proud Tuskegee alumna and D&I champion, founding multiple groups focused on mentorship and development of minorities and women\u003C\u002Fp>","https:\u002F\u002Fwww.linkedin.com\u002Fin\u002Fsheretteconstant",{"id":938,"name":939,"title":940,"company":926,"image":941,"about":942,"linkedin":943,"twitter":42,"instagram":42,"facebook":42},"90e2cf2f-ae48-4bb7-baf3-5d2a44593b48","Millicent Auma","Director, Generative AI Enablement Lead","https:\u002F\u002Fcontent-cdn.sessionboard.com\u002Fattendee-photo%2FI4VXPYebSJm7emQ0MKIS_headshot-1786112313225.jpg","\u003Cp>Millicent is a GenAI Enablement Lead for Morgan Stanley’s Cyber Data Risk and Resilience group, focused on integrating AI across the business unit. She supports GenAI use case teams throughout the full lifecycle of their projects and works to identify synergies across departments, promoting common solutions for aligned business needs. With 5 years of experience in Technology, 2 focused on AI adoption, she specializes in bridging business and technology with hands on experience in Enterprise AI governance and strategy. She works closely with AI developers, compliance, and risk partners to ensure regulatory compliance across jurisdictions.\u003C\u002Fp>","https:\u002F\u002Fwww.linkedin.com\u002Fin\u002Fmillicent-auma","\u002Fapi\u002Fschedule-calendar?id=c5413b1d-0d67-4236-bcf7-d42b42abc03d",{"id":946,"title":947,"description":948,"plainDescription":949,"track":858,"stage":42,"room":649,"venue":42,"ticketLevels":950,"startTime":841,"endTime":951,"dayKey":18,"speakers":952,"calendarUrl":961},"7725dc4a-42bd-465c-bfbd-432b576fa1c2","Remote Monitoring & Digital Therapeutics","\u003Cp>Remote patient monitoring and digital therapeutics are extending care beyond traditional clinical settings and creating new models for continuous, data-driven intervention. Dr. Charles DeShazer provides a practical framework for implementation across cardiometabolic and behavioral health conditions, covering patient selection, workflow integration, data governance, and how to distinguish FDA-regulated digital therapeutics from consumer wellness tools.\u003C\u002Fp>","Remote patient monitoring and digital therapeutics are extending care beyond traditional clinical settings and creating new models for continuous, data-driven intervention. Dr. Charles DeShazer provides a practical framework for implementation across cardiometabolic and behavioral health conditions, covering patient selection, workflow integration, data governance, and how to distinguish FDA-regulated digital therapeutics from consumer wellness tools.",[59,61],"2026-11-04T16:20:00.000Z",[953],{"id":954,"name":955,"title":956,"company":957,"image":958,"about":959,"linkedin":960,"twitter":42,"instagram":42,"facebook":42},"2132ff2e-7050-420d-a4a4-20017e1e923f","Dr. Charles DeShazer","Founder & Managing Partner","Nuvanta Consulting Group","https:\u002F\u002Fcontent-cdn.sessionboard.com\u002Fevent-files%2FVrPuo7fxQo2oDLuIJ1RL_DeShazer%20Square.png","\u003Cp>Dr. Charles DeShazer is a nationally recognized physician executive and Managing Partner of Nuvanta Consulting Group, advising healthcare and life sciences leaders on AI strategy and governance. A former C-suite leader at Cigna, Google Health, and Highmark, he integrates data, digital infrastructure, and AI to advance quality, value-based care, and health equity across complex health systems.\u003C\u002Fp>","https:\u002F\u002Fwww.linkedin.com\u002Fin\u002Fdrdeshazer\u002F","\u002Fapi\u002Fschedule-calendar?id=7725dc4a-42bd-465c-bfbd-432b576fa1c2",{"id":963,"title":964,"description":965,"plainDescription":966,"track":56,"stage":42,"room":359,"venue":42,"ticketLevels":967,"startTime":968,"endTime":969,"dayKey":18,"speakers":970,"calendarUrl":971},"b9e089d9-4e81-4694-a02a-8462205005df","Executive Innovation RoundTable Presented by Intuit","\u003Cp>CEOs and senior leaders, off the record. The kind of conversation that only happens when there are no cameras and everyone at the table has been in the chair.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cem>Facilitator:\u003C\u002Fem> Erica Terry Derryck, VP Global Communications, Global Business Solutions Group at Intuit\u003C\u002Fp>","CEOs and senior leaders, off the record. The kind of conversation that only happens when there are no cameras and everyone at the table has been in the chair.\nFacilitator: Erica Terry Derryck, VP Global Communications, Global Business Solutions Group at Intuit",[],"2026-11-04T16:00:00.000Z","2026-11-04T17:00:00.000Z",[],"\u002Fapi\u002Fschedule-calendar?id=b9e089d9-4e81-4694-a02a-8462205005df",{"id":973,"title":974,"description":975,"plainDescription":976,"track":161,"stage":42,"room":193,"venue":42,"ticketLevels":977,"startTime":968,"endTime":741,"dayKey":18,"speakers":978,"calendarUrl":986},"cb7bc0ef-c0e5-4a48-88b2-e4692badf9ef","How AI Is Transforming the Workplace","\u003Cp>Geography used to define opportunity. Carrol Chang, CEO of Andela, brings a global lens to that shift. Andela's developers have operated in distributed environments out of necessity for years, adapting and upskilling long before distributed work became a Silicon Valley talking point. This session explores how leading organizations are rethinking hiring and workforce strategy in an AI-first world.\u003C\u002Fp>","Geography used to define opportunity. Carrol Chang, CEO of Andela, brings a global lens to that shift. Andela's developers have operated in distributed environments out of necessity for years, adapting and upskilling long before distributed work became a Silicon Valley talking point. This session explores how leading organizations are rethinking hiring and workforce strategy in an AI-first world.",[59,60,61],[979],{"id":980,"name":981,"title":572,"company":982,"image":983,"about":984,"linkedin":985,"twitter":42,"instagram":42,"facebook":42},"7af20dc3-7e46-4099-a7e8-97ec5603ea10","Carrol Chang","Andela","https:\u002F\u002Fcontent-cdn.sessionboard.com\u002Fevent-files%2Fg4dtJts9S4NfQjSg2YFN_Chang%2C%20Carrol.jpg","\u003Cp>Serving as CEO of Andela since September 2024, Carrol is committed to scaling the business while remaining true to its mission-driven approach of connecting brilliance with opportunity. She joined Andela from Uber, where she led efforts to improve work for nearly 7 million flexible workers around the world as the Global Head of Driver & Courier Operations. \u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cbr \u002F>Carrol has held positions with McKinsey Company, Portraits of Hope, and the administration of President Barack Obama. She is passionate about expanding opportunity in all forms to underrepresented populations and making commerce more generous and kind for all stakeholders.  She holds a BA from Harvard and both a JD and MBA from Northwestern University. \u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp> \u003C\u002Fp>","https:\u002F\u002Fwww.linkedin.com\u002Fin\u002Fcarrolchang\u002F","\u002Fapi\u002Fschedule-calendar?id=cb7bc0ef-c0e5-4a48-88b2-e4692badf9ef",{"id":988,"title":989,"description":990,"plainDescription":991,"track":87,"stage":42,"room":791,"venue":42,"ticketLevels":992,"startTime":903,"endTime":741,"dayKey":18,"speakers":993,"calendarUrl":1002},"5140065f-c948-4a17-9004-2b8e8b2ecacd","Bridging the AI Divide: How Cisco Builds Trust through Responsible AI and Reverse Mentorship  Presented by Cisco","\u003Cdiv> \u003C\u002Fdiv>\n\u003Cdiv>As AI reshapes the tech landscape, industry leaders are faced with two core challenges: governing powerful new technology and ensuring that the workforce is ready to use it inclusively. In this 20-minute session, we break down Cisco’s \"Trustworthy AI by Design\" approach. We will explore how our Responsible AI Framework establishes the necessary guardrails for transparency and fairness, and how our Cisco AI Mentorship Program (CAMP) uses reverse mentorship to bridge the gap between executive strategy and innovation. Join us to learn how to move beyond policy to build real, scalable, and trustworthy AI practices. \u003C\u002Fdiv>\n\u003Cdiv> \u003C\u002Fdiv>","As AI reshapes the tech landscape, industry leaders are faced with two core challenges: governing powerful new technology and ensuring that the workforce is ready to use it inclusively. In this 20-minute session, we break down Cisco’s \"Trustworthy AI by Design\" approach. We will explore how our Responsible AI Framework establishes the necessary guardrails for transparency and fairness, and how our Cisco AI Mentorship Program (CAMP) uses reverse mentorship to bridge the gap between executive strategy and innovation. Join us to learn how to move beyond policy to build real, scalable, and trustworthy AI practices.",[59,60,61,62],[994],{"id":995,"name":996,"title":997,"company":998,"image":999,"about":1000,"linkedin":1001,"twitter":42,"instagram":42,"facebook":42},"d7c6b51b-73fa-47ac-8c48-397f675ab123","Alex Allen","Director, Social Impact & Inclusion ","Cisco Systems","https:\u002F\u002Fcontent-cdn.sessionboard.com\u002Fattendee-photo%2FPW0DgKwmTRCpU694ZMvQ_headshot-1788465169080.jpg","\u003Cp>Alex Allen, Global Head of Inclusion and Engagement at Cisco, is a seasoned human capital strategist. He drives business transformation by designing initiatives that foster inclusive cultures and build trusting organizations. An award-winning leader, Alex has earned three North American Employee Engagement Awards, a Bronze Stevie, and recognition as a top 101 influencer by Inspiring Workplaces. Previously, he held HR leadership roles at companies including Under Armour, Nestlé, and GE. Alex holds MS and BS degrees in Human Resource Management from Wilmington University and completed the CHRO program at the Wharton School.\u003C\u002Fp>","https:\u002F\u002Fwww.linkedin.com\u002Fin\u002Falex-allen-a4334210\u002F","\u002Fapi\u002Fschedule-calendar?id=5140065f-c948-4a17-9004-2b8e8b2ecacd",{"id":1004,"title":1005,"description":1006,"plainDescription":1007,"track":87,"stage":42,"room":162,"venue":42,"ticketLevels":1008,"startTime":903,"endTime":1009,"dayKey":18,"speakers":1010,"calendarUrl":1026},"3597386f-ce59-41ca-81af-c7f0b75221f7","Getting Your Content Discovered Presented by LinkedIn","\u003Cdiv>The way professionals discover opportunity is changing. Career growth is no longer shaped solely by job searches or formal learning paths. Increasingly, it is influenced by the content people consume, the communities they engage with, the expertise they share, and the signals that help them understand what's next.\u003C\u002Fdiv>\n\u003Cdiv> \u003C\u002Fdiv>\n\u003Cdiv>In this interactive Learning Lab, LinkedIn leaders will explore how content discovery and personalized experiences can help professionals navigate career growth with greater confidence. Attendees will gain insights into how relevant content can accelerate learning, expand networks, surface opportunities, and help individuals build stronger professional identities in an increasingly dynamic world.\u003C\u002Fdiv>\n\u003Cdiv> \u003C\u002Fdiv>\n\u003Cdiv>The session will provide a behind-the-scenes look at how LinkedIn approaches content relevance, personalization, and discovery at scale, while translating those concepts into practical strategies attendees can apply immediately to strengthen their careers, build meaningful connections, and stay informed about emerging opportunities.\u003C\u002Fdiv>\n\u003Cdiv>The conversation will also explore the evolving role of AI in helping professionals cut through information overload and discover insights, opportunities, and communities that matter most to them.\u003C\u002Fdiv>","The way professionals discover opportunity is changing. Career growth is no longer shaped solely by job searches or formal learning paths. Increasingly, it is influenced by the content people consume, the communities they engage with, the expertise they share, and the signals that help them understand what's next.\nIn this interactive Learning Lab, LinkedIn leaders will explore how content discovery and personalized experiences can help professionals navigate career growth with greater confidence. Attendees will gain insights into how relevant content can accelerate learning, expand networks, surface opportunities, and help individuals build stronger professional identities in an increasingly dynamic world.\nThe session will provide a behind-the-scenes look at how LinkedIn approaches content relevance, personalization, and discovery at scale, while translating those concepts into practical strategies attendees can apply immediately to strengthen their careers, build meaningful connections, and stay informed about emerging opportunities.\nThe conversation will also explore the evolving role of AI in helping professionals cut through information overload and discover insights, opportunities, and communities that matter most to them.",[59,60,61,62],"2026-11-04T17:10:00.000Z",[1011,1019],{"id":1012,"name":1013,"title":1014,"company":1015,"image":1016,"about":1017,"linkedin":1018,"twitter":42,"instagram":42,"facebook":42},"319f5f84-75ff-4445-bd76-8397e8df31ec","Tim Jurka","VP, Flagship Engineering ","LinkedIn","https:\u002F\u002Fcontent-cdn.sessionboard.com\u002Fattendee-photo%2FNca7XIa6TCsp8ExbAGoQ_headshot-1786731394181.jpg","\u003Cp>Tim Jurka is VP of Consumer Engineering at LinkedIn, where he leads the global teams building the LinkedIn app and its core consumer experiences. He has spent much of his career working at the intersection of AI, consumer product engineering, and large-scale distributed systems: from personalization and recommendation systems to AI-powered discovery experiences that help more than one billion members connect with knowledge, opportunity, and each other.\u003C\u002Fp>","https:\u002F\u002Fwww.linkedin.com\u002Fin\u002Ftimjurka\u002F",{"id":1020,"name":1021,"title":1022,"company":1015,"image":1023,"about":1024,"linkedin":1025,"twitter":42,"instagram":42,"facebook":42},"64926558-2391-4166-8cb5-8ad3b0611602","Travis Hutchinson","Senior Product Manager","https:\u002F\u002Fcontent-cdn.sessionboard.com\u002Fattendee-photo%2FYrPLBClThWy7XpWzBM5Q_headshot-1788905856645.png","\u003Cp>Travis leads work at the intersection of machine learning, ranking, and growth, currently building AI systems behind conversations and content quality, from LLM-powered ranking to classifiers that keep feeds relevant and authentic. Over nearly a decade in production ML and product, he's shaped how millions of people experience some of the world's largest platforms, including earlier work at Meta on Instagram Reels and Explore relevance and multimodal video understanding for Meta AI.  He holds a BA in Economics from Yale and is based in Brooklyn, where he also writes and thinks publicly about the platforms reshaping our information ecosystem\u003C\u002Fp>","https:\u002F\u002Fwww.linkedin.com\u002Fin\u002Ftravis-hutchinson-7a655054\u002F","\u002Fapi\u002Fschedule-calendar?id=3597386f-ce59-41ca-81af-c7f0b75221f7",{"id":1028,"title":1029,"description":1030,"plainDescription":1031,"track":1032,"stage":42,"room":859,"venue":42,"ticketLevels":1033,"startTime":951,"endTime":1034,"dayKey":18,"speakers":1035,"calendarUrl":1044},"e9391d86-27fa-4a75-9eca-a8cafb0f601f","Building Fairness Into the Data Supply Chain","\u003Cp>Bias in healthcare AI begins before training, embedded in decisions about missing data, labels, and success metrics. Waverly Rose Brim demonstrates how a clinical prediction model with strong global performance can still fail Black patients and the underinsured, then walks through a fairness-aware correction workflow. Attendees leave with a practical framework for equity-first dataset design and go\u002Fno-go deployment standards.\u003C\u002Fp>","Bias in healthcare AI begins before training, embedded in decisions about missing data, labels, and success metrics. Waverly Rose Brim demonstrates how a clinical prediction model with strong global performance can still fail Black patients and the underinsured, then walks through a fairness-aware correction workflow. Attendees leave with a practical framework for equity-first dataset design and go\u002Fno-go deployment standards.","Data & Clinical AI",[59,61],"2026-11-04T17:20:00.000Z",[1036],{"id":1037,"name":1038,"title":1039,"company":1040,"image":1041,"about":1042,"linkedin":1043,"twitter":42,"instagram":42,"facebook":42},"be02bb34-cac2-4a18-9ec8-12101d3e858f","Waverly Rose Brim","Research Engineer","The John's Hopkins University ","https:\u002F\u002Fcontent-cdn.sessionboard.com\u002Fevent-files%2FoEjgoJnHQKCvFxi28emQ_WRBHEADSHOT.jpg","\u003Cp>Waverly Rose Brim is an AI research engineer building intelligent systems at the intersection of computer vision, biological foundation models, and surgical data science. Her work focuses on moving machine learning beyond the lab and into clinical environments where reliability, interpretability, and human decision-making matter.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She develops production-grade AI systems that transform patient records, imaging studies, pathology, and clinical guidelines into auditable, decision-ready intelligence for care teams. Her current projects include SCRUB, a surgical computer vision platform designed to track gloved hands in the operating room where conventional pose-estimation models break down; an optimized brain-to-image reconstruction framework capable of running on consumer hardware; and methods for evaluating the safety, fairness, and clinical risk of medical prediction algorithms.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her earlier work spans multimodal computational pathology and genomics for meningioma characterization, AI-driven surgical skill assessment, operating room analytics, and DARPA-supported neural engineering efforts developing genetically encoded voltage indicators. She has authored more than 20 peer-reviewed publications in medical artificial intelligence and neuro-oncology and previously moderated the “Dr. AI” session at the World Economic Forum's Annual Meeting of the New Champions in Tianjin, China.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Brim is currently pursuing an M.S. in Artificial Intelligence at Johns Hopkins University and is driven by a simple question: How do we build AI systems that clinicians can trust, patients can benefit from, and society can responsibly scale?\u003C\u002Fp>","https:\u002F\u002Fwww.linkedin.com\u002Fin\u002Fwaverlyrosebrim\u002F","\u002Fapi\u002Fschedule-calendar?id=e9391d86-27fa-4a75-9eca-a8cafb0f601f",{"id":1046,"title":1047,"description":1048,"plainDescription":1049,"track":161,"stage":42,"room":791,"venue":42,"ticketLevels":1050,"startTime":741,"endTime":969,"dayKey":18,"speakers":1051,"calendarUrl":1053},"bbf23fb4-e607-4f60-b39d-629331b27086","AI Music Creation Demo with King Willonius","\u003Cp>King Willonius takes input from the room and produces a track live. The audience calls out words, vibes, references, and he feeds them into his AI music workflow on screen, narrating every decision as he goes. He created BBL DRIZZY this way. This demo makes the method transparent: what a good prompt actually looks like, what the tools do with it, and what King Willonius adds that the AI cannot.\u003C\u002Fp>","King Willonius takes input from the room and produces a track live. The audience calls out words, vibes, references, and he feeds them into his AI music workflow on screen, narrating every decision as he goes. He created BBL DRIZZY this way. This demo makes the method transparent: what a good prompt actually looks like, what the tools do with it, and what King Willonius adds that the AI cannot.",[59,60,61,62,46],[1052],{"id":622,"name":623,"title":624,"company":625,"image":626,"about":627,"linkedin":628,"twitter":42,"instagram":42,"facebook":42},"\u002Fapi\u002Fschedule-calendar?id=bbf23fb4-e607-4f60-b39d-629331b27086",{"id":1055,"title":1056,"description":1057,"plainDescription":1058,"track":648,"stage":42,"room":649,"venue":42,"ticketLevels":1059,"startTime":1060,"endTime":1061,"dayKey":18,"speakers":1062,"calendarUrl":1071},"62e2c173-2744-4e14-ad16-8088ccc0de45","From Bias Evaluation to Trustworthy Healthcare AI Implementation","\u003Cp>AI tools are moving from pilot to deployment across healthcare, and the stakes around bias, governance, and oversight are no longer theoretical. Dr. Tiffani J. Bright provides a practical roadmap for implementing trustworthy AI, covering how to evaluate algorithmic bias, assess data representativeness, build governance structures, and sustain continuous monitoring.  Attendees leave with concrete strategies for deploying equitable, high-performing AI in real clinical settings.\u003C\u002Fp>","AI tools are moving from pilot to deployment across healthcare, and the stakes around bias, governance, and oversight are no longer theoretical. Dr. Tiffani J. Bright provides a practical roadmap for implementing trustworthy AI, covering how to evaluate algorithmic bias, assess data representativeness, build governance structures, and sustain continuous monitoring.  Attendees leave with concrete strategies for deploying equitable, high-performing AI in real clinical settings.",[59,61],"2026-11-04T16:40:00.000Z","2026-11-04T17:50:00.000Z",[1063],{"id":1064,"name":1065,"title":1066,"company":1067,"image":1068,"about":1069,"linkedin":1070,"twitter":42,"instagram":42,"facebook":42},"552a6b2d-6169-467f-b6eb-3aecab762c1c","Dr. Tiffani Bright","Co-Director, Center for Artificial Intelligence Research and Education Assistant Professor of Computational Biomedicine, Cedars-Sinai Medical Center","Cedars-Sinai Health Sciences University","https:\u002F\u002Fcontent-cdn.sessionboard.com\u002Fevent-files%2F3Q8jSTEWTriuHM8J7cXO_headshot_pink_square1080_zoom.jpg","\u003Cp>Tiffani J. Bright, PhD, FACMI, is an Assistant Professor in Cedars-Sinai's Department of Computational Biomedicine and Co-Director of the Center for AI Research & Education. Her work advances trustworthy, ethical AI in healthcare by developing and evaluating models and methods that detect and mitigate bias in machine learning. A member of the Kiskiack Nation, she is recognized as the first Black woman in the United States to earn a PhD in Biomedical Informatics and the first from Columbia University to do so. She is a Fellow of ACMI.\u003C\u002Fp>","https:\u002F\u002Fwww.linkedin.com\u002Fin\u002Ftiffanibright\u002F","\u002Fapi\u002Fschedule-calendar?id=62e2c173-2744-4e14-ad16-8088ccc0de45",{"id":1073,"title":1074,"description":1075,"plainDescription":1076,"track":676,"stage":42,"room":57,"venue":42,"ticketLevels":1077,"startTime":1060,"endTime":969,"dayKey":18,"speakers":1078,"calendarUrl":1087},"5ab5b666-90df-4a10-863e-78ed8699683f","Trust, Security, and the Rise of Robots","\u003Cp>When software can move, mistakes cause real harm. As robots and autonomous systems enter workplaces and public spaces, old security models fail. This session examines why trust breaks down and what must change before consequences scale.\u003C\u002Fp>","When software can move, mistakes cause real harm. As robots and autonomous systems enter workplaces and public spaces, old security models fail. This session examines why trust breaks down and what must change before consequences scale.",[59,60,61,62,46],[1079],{"id":1080,"name":1081,"title":1082,"company":1083,"image":1084,"about":1085,"linkedin":1086,"twitter":42,"instagram":42,"facebook":42},"ee681945-927b-4aeb-a81a-23ade331b3ba","Wayne Dennis","Global CISO - Operational Technology ","Solventum ","https:\u002F\u002Fcontent-cdn.sessionboard.com\u002Fattendee-photo%2FJ8gRExfTS8if043QJI40_headshot-1788479657406.png","\u003Cp>Wayne Dennis builds infrastructure-scale security organizations from nothing. He leads where security, infrastructure, and AI are the same problem. As CISO for Global OT Security at Solventum, he built the program from a blank page — securing the factories, labs, and connected devices behind patient care, where a breach is a safety event, not a data event. At Meta's Reality Labs, he led product privacy and security across hardware, AI, and platform teams. Earlier, he founded Accenture's global Google Cloud Security practice and served as a Senior Fellow on security and AI at the Bipartisan Policy Center.\u003C\u002Fp>","https:\u002F\u002Fwww.linkedin.com\u002Fin\u002Fwaynedennisjr\u002F","\u002Fapi\u002Fschedule-calendar?id=5ab5b666-90df-4a10-863e-78ed8699683f",{"id":1089,"title":1090,"description":1091,"plainDescription":1092,"track":676,"stage":42,"room":231,"venue":42,"ticketLevels":1093,"startTime":920,"endTime":1094,"dayKey":18,"speakers":1095,"calendarUrl":1110},"268d8a24-74a0-45d4-8b01-0fe4af5d66d1","The Battle of Agentic AI: Securing vs. Security Usage Presented by PwC","\u003Cp>This session is intended to provide insights into key security considerations for organizations and individuals using agentic AI, explore effective use cases and potential benefits of adopting agentic AI within CISO organizations and security departments, and address additional AI-related security measures to help safeguard enterprises. \u003C\u002Fp>","This session is intended to provide insights into key security considerations for organizations and individuals using agentic AI, explore effective use cases and potential benefits of adopting agentic AI within CISO organizations and security departments, and address additional AI-related security measures to help safeguard enterprises.",[59,60,61,62],"2026-11-04T17:45:00.000Z",[1096,1103],{"id":1097,"name":1098,"title":1099,"company":96,"image":1100,"about":1101,"linkedin":1102,"twitter":42,"instagram":42,"facebook":42},"2b88d4be-ac70-49df-98ee-50891b33e8fe","Kevin Simmonds","Principal","https:\u002F\u002Fcontent-cdn.sessionboard.com\u002Fattendee-photo%2FPqYdanHnRpGkbAQO61jq_headshot-1787324516489.jpg","\u003Cp>Kevin is an Atlanta-based Principal in the PwC US Cyber, Data & Tech Risk (CDTR) practice. He has over 20 years of experience assisting companies with developing business-aligned Information Security programs, developing sustainable Payment Card Industry (PCI) programs, executing technical security assessments, and recovering from cyber incidents. Kevin also provides oversight for PwC’s Cyber Penetration Testing Team (CPT2), comprised of advanced practitioners focused on adversary attack simulation services (e.g., red teaming, purple teaming, application security testing, and more) for clients across industries. \u003C\u002Fp>","linkedin.com\u002Fin\u002Fkevin-simmonds-6b094b2",{"id":1104,"name":1105,"title":1106,"company":96,"image":1107,"about":1108,"linkedin":1109,"twitter":42,"instagram":42,"facebook":42},"dbf6900d-8af0-4629-8ca0-630ed0a2b363","Karthik Ramakrishnan","Director","https:\u002F\u002Fcontent-cdn.sessionboard.com\u002Fattendee-photo%2FuZXAUY4ZQBqrKqcM4Ap9_headshot-1785256053060.jpg","\u003Cp>Karthik Ramakrishnan is a Director at PwC with 16+ years in Cyber, Data, and Tech Risk across Financial Services, Retail, Healthcare, and Telecom. He specializes in AI Risk Management, cyber risk frameworks, breach remediation, and regulatory compliance. Karthik has led large-scale risk program transformations and developed AI risk frameworks for major North American financial institutions. He has driven cyber risk assessments, controls testing, and maturity strategies for top-tier banks and credit reporting agencies.​\u003C\u002Fp>","linkedin.com\u002Fin\u002Fkarthik-ramakrishnan-64a29113","\u002Fapi\u002Fschedule-calendar?id=268d8a24-74a0-45d4-8b01-0fe4af5d66d1",{"id":1112,"title":1113,"description":1114,"plainDescription":1115,"track":676,"stage":42,"room":57,"venue":42,"ticketLevels":1116,"startTime":969,"endTime":1117,"dayKey":18,"speakers":1118,"calendarUrl":1127},"53b09e0c-339d-4944-b45e-c7758f08389d","How I’d Hack You (and How to Stop Me)","\u003Cp>If you have ever used public WiFi, reused a password, or clicked a link that felt slightly off, you are already a target. This session breaks down three real cyberattacks: a fake public WiFi network, a password exposed in a data breach, and a spoofed AfroTech login page. Security engineer Lamarr Henry walks through how each attack works and exactly what you can do to stop it. No jargon required.\u003C\u002Fp>","If you have ever used public WiFi, reused a password, or clicked a link that felt slightly off, you are already a target. This session breaks down three real cyberattacks: a fake public WiFi network, a password exposed in a data breach, and a spoofed AfroTech login page. Security engineer Lamarr Henry walks through how each attack works and exactly what you can do to stop it. No jargon required.",[59,60,61,62,46],"2026-11-04T18:00:00.000Z",[1119],{"id":1120,"name":1121,"title":1122,"company":1123,"image":1124,"about":1125,"linkedin":1126,"twitter":42,"instagram":42,"facebook":42},"6b5ed511-9727-494c-9da0-121b13761ebf","Lamarr Henry","Security Engineer","Figma","https:\u002F\u002Fcontent-cdn.sessionboard.com\u002Fattendee-photo%2FVhh4jJQSRnSLcDKW5YQ3_Lamarr%20Henry%20(1).jpg","\u003Cp>Lamarr Henry is a security engineer at Figma and a lecturer at The Ohio State University, where he teaches the next generation to build and break complex systems. With a Master’s in Cybersecurity from Georgia Tech and a background in reverse engineering at Battelle, he has spent his career at the intersection of offensive and defensive security. From architecting serverless cloud environments to scaling secure infrastructure at P&G, Lamarr focuses on building security into the foundation of products. He is driven by the belief that true technical mastery comes from understanding how to dismantle a system as well as you assemble it. \u003C\u002Fp>","https:\u002F\u002Fwww.linkedin.com\u002Fin\u002Flamarrd","\u002Fapi\u002Fschedule-calendar?id=53b09e0c-339d-4944-b45e-c7758f08389d",{"id":1129,"title":1130,"description":1131,"plainDescription":1132,"track":394,"stage":42,"room":791,"venue":42,"ticketLevels":1133,"startTime":1134,"endTime":1135,"dayKey":18,"speakers":1136,"calendarUrl":1154},"631711b1-c785-40d5-ae6f-cc5b62f402e7","Building Products Rooted in Real Community Needs","\u003Cp>Dave Salvant did not set out to disrupt an industry. He walked into barbershops, listened, and built what was missing. As co-founder of SQUIRE, he turned a deeply cultural community space into a $750M platform serving barbers nationwide. This session, including a live product demo, shows what happens when a founder builds from lived experience instead of market research. Come see how trust becomes a competitive moat.\u003C\u002Fp>","Dave Salvant did not set out to disrupt an industry. He walked into barbershops, listened, and built what was missing. As co-founder of SQUIRE, he turned a deeply cultural community space into a $750M platform serving barbers nationwide. This session, including a live product demo, shows what happens when a founder builds from lived experience instead of market research. Come see how trust becomes a competitive moat.",[59,60,61,62,46],"2026-11-04T17:06:00.000Z","2026-11-04T17:35:00.000Z",[1137,1145],{"id":1138,"name":1139,"title":1140,"company":1141,"image":1142,"about":1143,"linkedin":1144,"twitter":42,"instagram":42,"facebook":42},"f375134a-31ff-41b6-bd40-eb0561a5647a","Dave Salvant","Co-Founder & President","SQUIRE","https:\u002F\u002Fcontent-cdn.sessionboard.com\u002Fevent-files%2Fc0hERiTbQaqCQk0iNXUm_Dave%20Salvant_Headshot%20.png","\u003Cp>Dave Salvant is Co-Founder & President of SQUIRE, the leading barber business management platform. Since 2015, he has helped scale the company into a $750M business, transforming how barbershops operate and serve clients. His work focuses on using technology to empower entrepreneurs and strengthen local communities.\u003C\u002Fp>","https:\u002F\u002Fwww.linkedin.com\u002Fin\u002Fdavesalvant\u002F",{"id":1146,"name":1147,"title":1148,"company":1149,"image":1150,"about":1151,"linkedin":1152,"twitter":1153,"instagram":42,"facebook":42},"38c6c9b4-23ea-4dcd-918a-3978f79e320c","Monica Melton","Assistant Editor","New York Public Radio\u002FWNYC","https:\u002F\u002Fcontent-cdn.sessionboard.com\u002Fattendee-photo%2FJcj5d7WSSy3KkwllWiML_Screenshot%202024-08-30%20at%205.30.24%E2%80%AFPM.png","\u003Cp>Monica Melton is an Assistant Editor at New York Public Radio\u002FWNYC.  She previously served as Deputy Tech editor at Business Insider, Managing Editor of The Plug Insights and covered innovation, technology, and venture capital at Forbes. She has also covered politics at POLITICO, entertainment for Time Out New York, but her most fascinating beat has been covering the intersection of technology, finance, race and entrepreneurship. She is an alumna of CUNY Graduate School of Journalism and the University of Washington.\u003C\u002Fp>","https:\u002F\u002Fwww.linkedin.com\u002Fin\u002Fmonica-melton\u002F","https:\u002F\u002Fx.com\u002Fimmelty","\u002Fapi\u002Fschedule-calendar?id=631711b1-c785-40d5-ae6f-cc5b62f402e7",{"id":1156,"title":1157,"description":1158,"plainDescription":1159,"track":56,"stage":42,"room":1160,"venue":42,"ticketLevels":1161,"startTime":1162,"endTime":1163,"dayKey":18,"speakers":1164,"calendarUrl":1165},"ac238164-5bc1-4e37-a44a-e80b5e706f62","Creators Meetup","\u003Cp>Connect and build community with other content creators, storytellers, entrepreneurs, and creative innovators. Whether you're growing your personal brand, scaling a creator business, or exploring new platforms, this is an opportunity to exchange ideas with peers who understand the journey. \u003C\u002Fp>","Connect and build community with other content creators, storytellers, entrepreneurs, and creative innovators. Whether you're growing your personal brand, scaling a creator business, or exploring new platforms, this is an opportunity to exchange ideas with peers who understand the journey.","Coca Cola Lounge",[59,60,61,62,46],"2026-11-04T17:30:00.000Z","2026-11-04T19:00:00.000Z",[],"\u002Fapi\u002Fschedule-calendar?id=ac238164-5bc1-4e37-a44a-e80b5e706f62",{"id":1167,"title":1168,"description":1169,"plainDescription":1170,"track":56,"stage":42,"room":1171,"venue":42,"ticketLevels":1172,"startTime":1162,"endTime":1163,"dayKey":18,"speakers":1173,"calendarUrl":1174},"1fe28d83-e40f-4d4e-a10a-337be1128554","Engineering Meetup","\u003Cp>An energizing space curated for engineers from various industries to connect, collaborate, and share emerging best practices. From system design to dev tools, this meetup offers networking opportunities for those building the infrastructure behind today’s most innovative products. Perfect for attendees driving technical excellence.\u003C\u002Fp>","An energizing space curated for engineers from various industries to connect, collaborate, and share emerging best practices. From system design to dev tools, this meetup offers networking opportunities for those building the infrastructure behind today’s most innovative products. Perfect for attendees driving technical excellence.","Balconies C - Avenida Balcony",[59,60,61,62,46],[],"\u002Fapi\u002Fschedule-calendar?id=1fe28d83-e40f-4d4e-a10a-337be1128554",{"id":1176,"title":1177,"description":1178,"plainDescription":1179,"track":56,"stage":42,"room":359,"venue":42,"ticketLevels":1180,"startTime":1162,"endTime":1181,"dayKey":18,"speakers":1182,"calendarUrl":1183},"42c687d2-17cd-4eb4-9e20-dc51ed00381b","Human-Centered AI Roundtable Presented by Lenovo","\u003Cp>AI is moving fast. The question is whether it's moving in a direction that actually works for the people it's supposed to serve. A conversation about building AI that centers real communities, not just efficiency metrics.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cem>Facilitator:\u003C\u002Fem> TBD\u003C\u002Fp>","AI is moving fast. The question is whether it's moving in a direction that actually works for the people it's supposed to serve. A conversation about building AI that centers real communities, not just efficiency metrics.\nFacilitator: TBD",[],"2026-11-04T18:30:00.000Z",[],"\u002Fapi\u002Fschedule-calendar?id=42c687d2-17cd-4eb4-9e20-dc51ed00381b",{"id":1185,"title":1186,"description":1187,"plainDescription":1188,"track":1189,"stage":42,"room":193,"venue":42,"ticketLevels":1190,"startTime":1191,"endTime":1192,"dayKey":18,"speakers":1193,"calendarUrl":1210},"dc12c42b-193b-4ad8-bf90-91a590fd164b","AI for All: Turning Innovation into Opportunity at Scale","\u003Cp>Inclusion, accessibility, and equity must be designed into AI systems from the start. In this session, Brian Tippens, SVP and Chief Social Impact Officer at Cisco, shares how organizations move beyond policy commitments to build AI that expands economic mobility at scale. Drawing on Fortune 100 and community impact experience, Tippens delivers a direct case for what responsible AI looks like in practice.\u003C\u002Fp>","Inclusion, accessibility, and equity must be designed into AI systems from the start. In this session, Brian Tippens, SVP and Chief Social Impact Officer at Cisco, shares how organizations move beyond policy commitments to build AI that expands economic mobility at scale. Drawing on Fortune 100 and community impact experience, Tippens delivers a direct case for what responsible AI looks like in practice.","GovTech&Civic",[60,61],"2026-11-04T17:40:00.000Z","2026-11-04T18:10:00.000Z",[1194,1202],{"id":1195,"name":1196,"title":1197,"company":1198,"image":1199,"about":1200,"linkedin":1201,"twitter":42,"instagram":42,"facebook":42},"5f10f49a-25fb-47a1-8cdc-496512106b1c","Brian Tippens","Senior Vice President and Chief Social Impact & Sustainability Officer","Cisco","https:\u002F\u002Fcontent-cdn.sessionboard.com\u002Fevent-files%2F9KdmbFw0Suebbos0FXV5_Brian_Tippens_Thumbnail.jpg","\u003Cp>Brian Tippens is Senior Vice President and Chief Social Impact & Sustainability Officer at Cisco. In this role, Brian leads the company’s integrated social impact and sustainability work, overseeing crisis response, accessibility, employee community impact, environmental sustainability, inclusion and the Cisco Foundation, to advance Cisco’s purpose to Power an Inclusive Future for All. He helps drive long-term value for Cisco, its stakeholders, and communities around the world by connecting social impact, resilience and sustainability across the business.\u003C\u002Fp>","https:\u002F\u002Fwww.linkedin.com\u002Fin\u002Fbriantippens",{"id":1203,"name":1204,"title":1205,"company":1206,"image":1207,"about":1208,"linkedin":1209,"twitter":42,"instagram":42,"facebook":42},"ff02b86b-9760-4add-a7df-b89975c7a461","Damien Hooper-Campbell","Former Chief Impact Officer","StockX","https:\u002F\u002Fcontent-cdn.sessionboard.com\u002Fattendee-photo%2FbZmykQQMS7i32tGl0KjE_transformed-1776720133728.png","\u003Cp>Damien Hooper-Campbell has led impact at the intersection of people, culture, business, and community for 20+ years. He built functions as StockX's first Chief Impact Officer, the first Chief Diversity Officer at both Zoom and eBay, Uber's first Global Head of Diversity & Inclusion, and as a Diversity Strategist at Google. Earlier, he was a VP in Goldman Sachs' Pine Street Leadership Group. He serves on the boards of Mammoth, Inc. and GLAAD, and is a graduate of Morehouse and Harvard Business School.\u003C\u002Fp>","https:\u002F\u002Fwww.linkedin.com\u002Fin\u002Fdhoopercampbell\u002F","\u002Fapi\u002Fschedule-calendar?id=dc12c42b-193b-4ad8-bf90-91a590fd164b",{"id":1212,"title":1213,"description":1214,"plainDescription":1215,"track":1032,"stage":42,"room":859,"venue":42,"ticketLevels":1216,"startTime":1061,"endTime":1217,"dayKey":18,"speakers":1218,"calendarUrl":1242},"4c6e4d99-cf19-464c-a066-32559a538968","Bad Data Is Costing Black Lives","\u003Cp>Health disparities are too often blamed on biology. The data tells a different story. Dr. Uché Blackstock and Dr. Charles R. Rogers examine the origins of data inequities, how they persist, and what it takes to dismantle them. From fragmented clinical records to public health reporting gaps, biased data delays diagnoses and misallocates resources. This session makes the case for health systems designed around transparency and equity.\u003C\u002Fp>","Health disparities are too often blamed on biology. The data tells a different story. Dr. Uché Blackstock and Dr. Charles R. Rogers examine the origins of data inequities, how they persist, and what it takes to dismantle them. From fragmented clinical records to public health reporting gaps, biased data delays diagnoses and misallocates resources. This session makes the case for health systems designed around transparency and equity.",[59,61],"2026-11-04T18:50:00.000Z",[1219,1226,1234],{"id":1220,"name":1221,"title":409,"company":1222,"image":1223,"about":1224,"linkedin":1225,"twitter":42,"instagram":42,"facebook":42},"a8302509-a9a4-47d5-9f46-0d14f5542fd5","Dr. Uché Blackstock","Advancing Health Equity","https:\u002F\u002Fcontent-cdn.sessionboard.com\u002Fevent-files%2Faac14vARS8irVvkiPWUE_new%20photo%20-4.JPG","\u003Cp>Dr. Uché Blackstock is a physician, health care systems architect, and Founder and CEO of Advancing Health Equity, where she partners with organizations to redesign how care is delivered, led, and experienced. A Harvard Medical School graduate and board-certified emergency physician, she is recognized for advancing health care quality, accountability, and systems change. She is also the New York Times bestselling author of Legacy: A Black Physician Reckons with Racism in Medicine. Through her consulting, writing, and media work, Dr. Blackstock calls for equity to be treated as a measurable performance standard, not merely an ideal.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp> \u003C\u002Fp>","https:\u002F\u002Fwww.linkedin.com\u002Fin\u002Fuche-blackstock-md\u002F",{"id":1227,"name":1228,"title":1229,"company":1230,"image":1231,"about":1232,"linkedin":1233,"twitter":42,"instagram":42,"facebook":42},"f4ea18c1-97e8-4b8b-95ad-6cb9af864ba3","Dr. Charles R. Rogers","Founder & Chief Advisor","Rogers Solutions Group","https:\u002F\u002Fcontent-cdn.sessionboard.com\u002Fevent-files%2F1HtrtdblSCCMh8saDbQ3_Dr.%20Charles%20R.%20Rogers%202026%20Headshot%20Update.jpg","\u003Cp>Charles R. Rogers, PhD, MPH, MS, MCHES\u003Csup>®\u003C\u002Fsup> is a nationally recognized behavioral scientist, health equity strategist, and population health researcher focused on how trust, behavior, data, and systems design shape outcomes. He is Founder & President of the Colorectal Cancer Equity Foundation and Founder & Chief Advisor of Rogers Solutions Group, where he advises health systems, nonprofits, foundations, and industry partners on translating health equity into impact.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A leading voice on prevention, patient engagement, and community-centered innovation, Dr. Rogers explores why effective technologies, evidence-based interventions, and public health recommendations often fail to achieve their intended impact. His work focuses on the human factors that influence decision-making, including trust, lived experience, culture, and credibility.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dr. Rogers has led community-engaged initiatives addressing cancer disparities and population health challenges among Black Americans, Native Hawaiians, Hispanic populations, rural residents, sexual minorities, and people experiencing housing insecurity. His work helps organizations move beyond awareness toward behavior change and improved outcomes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With training spanning applied mathematics, statistics, public health, health policy, and cancer prevention, Dr. Rogers brings an interdisciplinary perspective to healthcare transformation, data-driven decision making, and equitable innovation. His work sits at the intersection of behavioral science, implementation, community engagement, and systems change.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dr. Rogers' research has been supported by the National Cancer Institute and the V Foundation for Cancer Research and published in The Lancet Oncology, JAMA Health Forum, and other leading journals. His expertise has been featured by NPR, ESPN, HuffPost, & other national media outlets. Through research, speaking, and advisory work, he helps organizations rethink how trust drives engagement, improves outcomes, and creates impact.\u003C\u002Fp>"," http:\u002F\u002Flinkedin.com\u002Fin\u002Fcrrogersphd\u002F ",{"id":1235,"name":1236,"title":1237,"company":1238,"image":1239,"about":1240,"linkedin":1241,"twitter":42,"instagram":42,"facebook":42},"24edf27e-868e-4d10-be96-fac29a7aada6","Segun Oduolowu","Founder & Principal ","SAA & Associates Emmy Award-Winning  Host Journalist Commentator ","https:\u002F\u002Fcontent-cdn.sessionboard.com\u002Fattendee-photo%2F6WluFBsySMS5f6hgPCQ8_headshot-1786401341434.jpg","\u003Cp>Segun Oduolowu is an Emmy Award-winning journalist, host, and media commentator known for sharp analysis of culture, business, and entertainment. He helped create and host the award-winning Boston Globe Today. He appears on CNN, NewsNation, Access Hollywood, and Australia’s Today Show, covering the stories driving headlines. A University of Houston graduate and former Division I basketball player, he brings authority, clarity, and energy to every conversation. His brand is \"Intelligent Entertainment.\u003C\u002Fp>","https:\u002F\u002Fwww.linkedin.com\u002Fin\u002Fsegunoduolowu\u002F","\u002Fapi\u002Fschedule-calendar?id=4c6e4d99-cf19-464c-a066-32559a538968",{"id":1244,"title":1245,"description":1246,"plainDescription":1247,"track":274,"stage":42,"room":193,"venue":42,"ticketLevels":1248,"startTime":1249,"endTime":1250,"dayKey":18,"speakers":1251,"calendarUrl":1267},"3025845f-267a-4495-96c8-22c5fa524689","Rethinking Income with Andrew Yang","\u003Cp>As AI and automation reshape industries at unprecedented speed, leaders across business and government are rethinking the future of work and economic stability. In this executive-stage fireside chat, Andrew Yang explores the growing conversation around Universal Basic Income, workforce disruption, entrepreneurship, and financial resilience in an AI-driven economy. The discussion focuses on practical solutions, long-term thinking, and how innovation can create broader opportunities in a rapidly changing world.\u003C\u002Fp>","As AI and automation reshape industries at unprecedented speed, leaders across business and government are rethinking the future of work and economic stability. In this executive-stage fireside chat, Andrew Yang explores the growing conversation around Universal Basic Income, workforce disruption, entrepreneurship, and financial resilience in an AI-driven economy. The discussion focuses on practical solutions, long-term thinking, and how innovation can create broader opportunities in a rapidly changing world.",[60,61],"2026-11-04T18:45:00.000Z","2026-11-04T19:15:00.000Z",[1252,1260],{"id":1253,"name":1254,"title":1255,"company":1256,"image":1257,"about":1258,"linkedin":1259,"twitter":42,"instagram":42,"facebook":42},"d305a7aa-5ddc-40e3-bdcd-cc3d27bd081f","Andrew Yang","Entrepreneur, Bestselling Author & Co-Founder","Forward Party","https:\u002F\u002Fcontent-cdn.sessionboard.com\u002Fattendee-photo%2FsBr1YdIRUCkbwc2ITIG1_headshot-1780504933684.jpg","\u003Cp>Andrew Yang is the cofounder of the Forward Party, a new independent political movement\u003Cbr \u002F>dedicated to restoring the promise of US democracy. A Democratic presidential candidate in\u003Cbr \u002F>2020, he is the founder of Humanity Forward and Venture for America. His New York Times\u003Cbr \u002F>bestseller The War on Normal People helped introduce the idea of universal basic income into\u003Cbr \u002F>the political mainstream, and his most recent book, Forward: Notes on the Future of Our\u003Cbr \u002F>Democracy, became a national bestseller. He is also co-author of the political thriller The Last\u003Cbr \u002F>Election.\u003C\u002Fp>","https:\u002F\u002Fwww.linkedin.com\u002Fin\u002Fandrewyangvfa\u002F",{"id":1261,"name":1262,"title":1263,"company":1264,"image":1265,"about":1266,"linkedin":42,"twitter":42,"instagram":42,"facebook":42},"70e12ba0-34f6-4dc9-8621-09886f3f9045","Will Lucas","Brand Manager","AfroTech and Black Tech Green Money","https:\u002F\u002Fcontent-cdn.sessionboard.com\u002F5lSuRxNeQpOufAPK5jRk_Will_Lucas-transformed.png","\u003Cp>Will Lucas is an entrepreneur with holdings in the hospitality and restaurant, marketing technology, real estate, and software industries. He is founder and CEO at aWLCo, a holdings company with ownership interests in ventures including Creadio, a marketing technology and production agency, and TolHouse, a private social club located in his hometown of Toledo, OH. He also serves as Brand Manager for both AfroTech and Black Tech Green Money, where he leads brand strategy.\u003C\u002Fp>","\u002Fapi\u002Fschedule-calendar?id=3025845f-267a-4495-96c8-22c5fa524689",{"id":1269,"title":1270,"description":1271,"plainDescription":1272,"track":274,"stage":42,"room":791,"venue":42,"ticketLevels":1273,"startTime":1217,"endTime":1274,"dayKey":18,"speakers":1275,"calendarUrl":1292},"2205cfec-d05d-45a0-8513-edf6e24cd1be","AI, Homeownership, and Generational Wealth Presented by Rocket","\u003Cdiv>A mortgage isn't a document. It's 1.5 million documents a month, nearly a billion data points a year, and a regulatory obligation to be right every time. Every hour of human work in that pipeline gets priced into a fee the buyer pays in cash at closing. Rocket rebuilt origination as a data problem: 10+ petabytes of proprietary data, roughly 70% of monthly documents auto-identified, more than a million team-member hours out of the process.\u003C\u002Fdiv>\n\u003Cdiv> \u003C\u002Fdiv>\n\u003Cdiv>Then Rocket pointed the same data at the friction before anyone applies the wasted journey. Reaching people when they're genuinely ready cut third-party lead spend 87%. Same data asset. Two kinds of friction. Both priced into what a buyer pays. Papanii Okai, EVP of Engineering, and Kelly Buchanan Spillers, VP of Brand and Product Marketing, walk both halves: where the hours were, what it takes to automate inside a regulated process, why a system that already knows your file feels more human rather than less, and where the savings land. Homeownership is how most families build wealth. The cost of getting in is the gate.\u003C\u002Fdiv>","A mortgage isn't a document. It's 1.5 million documents a month, nearly a billion data points a year, and a regulatory obligation to be right every time. Every hour of human work in that pipeline gets priced into a fee the buyer pays in cash at closing. Rocket rebuilt origination as a data problem: 10+ petabytes of proprietary data, roughly 70% of monthly documents auto-identified, more than a million team-member hours out of the process.\nThen Rocket pointed the same data at the friction before anyone applies the wasted journey. Reaching people when they're genuinely ready cut third-party lead spend 87%. Same data asset. Two kinds of friction. Both priced into what a buyer pays. Papanii Okai, EVP of Engineering, and Kelly Buchanan Spillers, VP of Brand and Product Marketing, walk both halves: where the hours were, what it takes to automate inside a regulated process, why a system that already knows your file feels more human rather than less, and where the savings land. Homeownership is how most families build wealth. The cost of getting in is the gate.",[59,60,61,62],"2026-11-04T19:20:00.000Z",[1276,1284],{"id":1277,"name":1278,"title":1279,"company":1280,"image":1281,"about":1282,"linkedin":1283,"twitter":42,"instagram":42,"facebook":42},"f6f2cf8e-bb9e-4e70-ae37-21f7a1e5d5bf","Kelly Buchanan Spillers","VP, Brand & Product Marketing","Rocket Companies","https:\u002F\u002Fcontent-cdn.sessionboard.com\u002Fattendee-photo%2FulIxovumSg6OcQbkbQYr_headshot-1788436039108.jpg","\u003Cp>Kelly Buchanan Spillers is VP of Brand and Product Marketing at Rocket. She has 20+ years leading brand, digital, and product marketing across B2C and B2B. Previously VP of Global Digital & Social Marketing at CeraVe, she shaped the brand's voice across 40+ markets, earning Cannes Lions recognition, and served as CMO at Infor, with senior roles at L'Oréal USA, Digitas, Ogilvy, and Accenture Interactive. Kelly holds an MBA from NYU Stern, is an adjunct professor of Business Ethics at NYU Stern, and lives in Brooklyn, New York.\u003C\u002Fp>","https:\u002F\u002Fwww.linkedin.com\u002Fin\u002Fkellybuchanan\u002F",{"id":1285,"name":1286,"title":1287,"company":1288,"image":1289,"about":1290,"linkedin":1291,"twitter":42,"instagram":42,"facebook":42},"16d4338b-b589-400b-b7cf-5ec733d657dd","Papanii Okai","Executive Vice President, Engineering","Rocket","https:\u002F\u002Fcontent-cdn.sessionboard.com\u002Fattendee-photo%2FNghPCGYkTN6BiYGclW3q_headshot-1787598831009.jpg","\u003Cp>Papanii Okai is the EVP of Product Engineering at Rocket with 20+ years of experience. Previously, he was the CTO at Venmo and held leadership roles at PayPal. A seasoned engineer, he is known for delivering innovative solutions that enhance customer experiences. With a global perspective from living in Africa, Europe and the U.S., he holds degrees in Computer Science and Internet Engineering from University of San Francisco.\u003C\u002Fp>","https:\u002F\u002Fwww.linkedin.com\u002Fin\u002Fpapaniiokai\u002F","\u002Fapi\u002Fschedule-calendar?id=2205cfec-d05d-45a0-8513-edf6e24cd1be",{"id":1294,"title":1295,"description":1296,"plainDescription":1297,"track":648,"stage":42,"room":649,"venue":42,"ticketLevels":1298,"startTime":1217,"endTime":1274,"dayKey":18,"speakers":1299,"calendarUrl":1314},"c3f37df0-8362-4c89-b827-3582fad23f94","Engineering, Compliance, and Accountable Innovation Presented by AbbVie","\u003Cp>Technology transformation is often viewed as a balancing act between speed and control. In reality, the most successful organizations achieve both through strong partnerships between engineering and governance teams. Join AbbVie leaders Sam Spaulding and Karyn Quick as they share how cloud modernization, platform engineering, compliance, risk management, and operational excellence can work together to enable innovation at scale. Attendees will learn practical strategies for breaking down organizational silos, building trusted technology platforms, and creating governance models that support, rather than hinder, transformation.\u003C\u002Fp>","Technology transformation is often viewed as a balancing act between speed and control. In reality, the most successful organizations achieve both through strong partnerships between engineering and governance teams. Join AbbVie leaders Sam Spaulding and Karyn Quick as they share how cloud modernization, platform engineering, compliance, risk management, and operational excellence can work together to enable innovation at scale. Attendees will learn practical strategies for breaking down organizational silos, building trusted technology platforms, and creating governance models that support, rather than hinder, transformation.",[59,61],[1300,1308],{"id":1301,"name":1302,"title":1303,"company":1304,"image":1305,"about":1306,"linkedin":1307,"twitter":42,"instagram":42,"facebook":42},"b4037792-74fc-444c-9fce-e4cab9be5bed","Sam Spaulding","Enterprise Cloud Engineering Director","AbbVie","https:\u002F\u002Fcontent-cdn.sessionboard.com\u002Fattendee-photo%2FWYBIYaOSQSj91iLMJa7f_headshot-1786469951024.jpg","\u003Cp>Sam the Director of Enterprise Cloud Infrastructure Services at AbbVie, where he leads the engineering, delivery, and operations of enterprise cloud platforms across AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud. With more than 30 years of IT experience and over 15 years of leadership experience, he has led cloud transformation initiatives, modernized cloud hosting and service delivery platforms, and advanced AI enablement capabilities that help accelerate innovation and business outcomes. Sam is passionate about cloud strategy, platform engineering, automation, and developing high-performing teams. \u003C\u002Fp>","https:\u002F\u002Fwww.linkedin.com\u002Fin\u002Fsamuelspaulding\u002F",{"id":1309,"name":1310,"title":1311,"company":1304,"image":1312,"about":1313,"linkedin":42,"twitter":42,"instagram":42,"facebook":42},"e94352c8-0e55-44e9-9096-6569a7f6d8a3","Karyn Quick","Director of IT Quality and Regulatory Compliance","https:\u002F\u002Fcontent-cdn.sessionboard.com\u002Fattendee-photo%2FBglaJFGESFSjXo0QiY3j_headshot-1789602990676.jpg","\u003Cp>Karyn is the Director of IT Regulatory Compliance at AbbVie, where she leads initiatives focused on IT governance, regulatory compliance, risk management, cybersecurity, testing validation and automation and operational excellence across technology organizations. She partners with business and IT leaders to strengthen compliance and risk frameworks, enhance software development lifecycle governance, and drive sustainable processes that support regulatory readiness and business objectives. \u003C\u002Fp>","\u002Fapi\u002Fschedule-calendar?id=c3f37df0-8362-4c89-b827-3582fad23f94",{"id":1316,"title":1317,"description":1318,"plainDescription":1319,"track":213,"stage":42,"room":162,"venue":42,"ticketLevels":1320,"startTime":1250,"endTime":1321,"dayKey":18,"speakers":1322,"calendarUrl":1345},"bb45b900-e47c-449e-a2a4-1a00e522185a","The Practical Technologist's Tech Stack Presented by Capital One","\u003Cp>While artificial intelligence is transforming what is possible, its true potential is unlocked by the foundation it runs on. This session explores how modern, cloud-native data environments serve as the essential engine powering advanced AI applications. Attendees will discover how to harmonize their broader tech stack with AI initiatives, leveraging strong infrastructure to seamlessly deliver personalized, real-world consumer experiences.\u003C\u002Fp>","While artificial intelligence is transforming what is possible, its true potential is unlocked by the foundation it runs on. This session explores how modern, cloud-native data environments serve as the essential engine powering advanced AI applications. Attendees will discover how to harmonize their broader tech stack with AI initiatives, leveraging strong infrastructure to seamlessly deliver personalized, real-world consumer experiences.",[59,60,61,62],"2026-11-04T20:15:00.000Z",[1323,1331,1338],{"id":1324,"name":1325,"title":1326,"company":1327,"image":1328,"about":1329,"linkedin":1330,"twitter":42,"instagram":42,"facebook":42},"4432e69f-40b8-45a1-b4cc-bfc86f97379f","Stéphane Nyombayire","MVP, Software Engineer  •  CD Tech","Capital One","https:\u002F\u002Fcontent-cdn.sessionboard.com\u002Fattendee-photo%2FyOTd0wKQSe6BmMXgtu5T_headshot-1789568140428.jpg","\u003Cp>Stéphane Nyombayire joined Capital One in July 2025 as Managing Vice President (MVP) leading Customer Identity & Core Tech reporting to Paul Onakoya. \u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Stéphane joins Capital One from Microsoft, where he served as Head of Insights and Analytics within Azure Data and was a member of organization's leadership team. With over 18 years of engineering leadership experience, he brings extensive expertise spanning AI, data infastructure, and large-scale cloud product development. \u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Originally from Rwanda, Stéphane now lives in Seattle with his wife, and together they enjoy traveling and discovering new food experiences and music around the world. \u003C\u002Fp>","https:\u002F\u002Fwww.linkedin.com\u002Fin\u002Fnyombs\u002F",{"id":1332,"name":1333,"title":1334,"company":1327,"image":1335,"about":1336,"linkedin":1337,"twitter":42,"instagram":42,"facebook":42},"f7ed6fa4-aeb5-461c-9ed2-86ef0337607b","Nick Litombe","MVP, Software Engineer •  ECP Tech TOH","https:\u002F\u002Fcontent-cdn.sessionboard.com\u002Fattendee-photo%2Fwxl8E6gVTvC8Zmsv8lSc_headshot-1789569861711.png","\u003Cp>Nick Litombe is a tech executive with 15+ years of experience scaling AI\u002FML, distributed systems, and cloud enterprise platforms. As Managing VP of Marketing, Messaging, and Personalization Tech at Capital One, he leads enterprise initiatives by building intelligent martech platforms to unify marketing capabilities.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Previously at Microsoft Azure Data OCTO, Nick directed Research & Application for intelligent systems. His career bridges industry, academia, and government, with a focus on high-impact engineering cultures.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Nick holds a Ph.D. from Harvard and a B.S. from Columbia in Applied Physics. Based in Texas.\u003C\u002Fp>","https:\u002F\u002Fwww.linkedin.com\u002Fin\u002Fnicklitombe\u002F",{"id":1339,"name":1340,"title":1341,"company":1327,"image":1342,"about":1343,"linkedin":1344,"twitter":42,"instagram":42,"facebook":42},"9d250670-963b-46ae-bf84-07787ee84680","Yanizka French","Sr. Director, Technical Program Management","https:\u002F\u002Fcontent-cdn.sessionboard.com\u002Fattendee-photo%2FFJit5nFRWm2vkZCTXchJ_headshot-1789571691540.jpg","\u003Cp>Yanizka is a technology leader with over 19 years of experience driving large-scale transformations. She currently serves as Senior Director of Technology Program Management for Developer Experience at a Fortune 500 financial services company. Previously, she spent nearly a decade managing risk, data, and compliance at J.P. Morgan and Morgan Stanley. Due to these experiences, she now leads teams through complex, high-pressure technology initiatives with confidence and clarity.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yanizka is passionate about building high-performing teams, scaling organizations, and empowering women in tech leadership.\u003C\u002Fp>","https:\u002F\u002Fwww.linkedin.com\u002Fin\u002Fyanizka-french-415ba947\u002F","\u002Fapi\u002Fschedule-calendar?id=bb45b900-e47c-449e-a2a4-1a00e522185a",{"id":1347,"title":1348,"description":1349,"plainDescription":1350,"track":161,"stage":42,"room":57,"venue":42,"ticketLevels":1351,"startTime":1274,"endTime":1352,"dayKey":18,"speakers":1353,"calendarUrl":1370},"02de4cba-0391-4ee6-aaef-e41cefe56cef","Hardening AI-Assisted Development Against Modern Threat Actors","\u003Cp>AI-assisted development moves fast. Security gaps move faster. Vibe coding enables production in hours, but threat actors are already targeting AI-generated applications for the weaknesses speed creates. This session equips builders with OWASP Top 10 and MITRE ATLAS as practical guardrails, techniques for prompting AI toward secure outputs, and a clear workflow for shipping reliable applications.\u003C\u002Fp>","AI-assisted development moves fast. Security gaps move faster. Vibe coding enables production in hours, but threat actors are already targeting AI-generated applications for the weaknesses speed creates. This session equips builders with OWASP Top 10 and MITRE ATLAS as practical guardrails, techniques for prompting AI toward secure outputs, and a clear workflow for shipping reliable applications.",[59,60,61,62,46],"2026-11-04T20:30:00.000Z",[1354,1362],{"id":1355,"name":1356,"title":1357,"company":1358,"image":1359,"about":1360,"linkedin":1361,"twitter":42,"instagram":42,"facebook":42},"ae466f08-ead0-4828-b271-518e1bec3ebb","Selena Crummie","Lead Cybersecurity Architect","JP Morgan Chase","https:\u002F\u002Fcontent-cdn.sessionboard.com\u002Fevent-files%2FA3iYLom1Tp6oR2hd4l4P_Selena%20Crummie%20Headshot.jpg","\u003Cp>Selena Crummie is a Lead Cybersecurity Architect at JPMorganChase, where she designs and implements security architecture solutions for cloud-based and data-intensive systems. She specializes in threat modeling, detection engineering, and security frameworks such as MITRE ATT&CK and OWASP Top 10. \u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Previously, she was a Software Engineer at JPMorganChase, building real-time data streaming applications on AWS Elastic Kubernetes Service using Java, Spring Boot, and Terraform. \u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Selena is also a co-founder of Black BELT, an employee affinity group at JPMorganChase that champions Black technologists and technology-adjacent professionals.\u003C\u002Fp>","https:\u002F\u002Fwww.linkedin.com\u002Fin\u002Fselenacrummie\u002F",{"id":1363,"name":1364,"title":1365,"company":1366,"image":1367,"about":1368,"linkedin":1369,"twitter":42,"instagram":42,"facebook":42},"421f06f2-4e17-4c03-849c-8c962bde8f5d","Candice Biamby","Vice President, Product Manager of Cyber Threat Intelligence","JPMorganChase & Co","https:\u002F\u002Fcontent-cdn.sessionboard.com\u002Fevent-files%2Fl60ls3rbSzCXO0VWp0V8_2024%20headshot.jpg","\u003Cp>Candice Biamby is the Vice President of Cyber Threat Intelligence at JPMorgan Chase, building enterprise-level security frameworks and advising on threat intelligence. Her career spans hands-on technical work, regulatory compliance, and client-facing advisory roles at industry leaders like CrowdStrike and EY, backed by certifications from GIAC, AWS, and CrowdStrike.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Candice’s passion extends beyond the technical, committing to creating pathways for underrepresented voices in tech. She’s led community-driven initiatives to help students discover careers in cybersecurity and partnered with nonprofit organizations making education accessible.\u003C\u002Fp>","https:\u002F\u002Fwww.linkedin.com\u002Fin\u002Fcandice-biamby\u002F","\u002Fapi\u002Fschedule-calendar?id=02de4cba-0391-4ee6-aaef-e41cefe56cef",{"id":1372,"title":1373,"description":1374,"plainDescription":1375,"track":1376,"stage":42,"room":791,"venue":42,"ticketLevels":1377,"startTime":1378,"endTime":1379,"dayKey":18,"speakers":1380,"calendarUrl":1389},"1b3fc872-625b-4190-9551-13409f7445dc","Engineering Scalable & Sustainable Infrastructure for the AI Era","\u003Cp>AI has a power problem. As compute demand explodes, the grid cannot keep up, and the fight for megawatts is colliding with land use and community preservation. Using the 3.3 MWdc Hope Haven Agrivoltaics project as a case study, this session shows how solar energy and AI infrastructure can share the same footprint.\u003C\u002Fp>","AI has a power problem. As compute demand explodes, the grid cannot keep up, and the fight for megawatts is colliding with land use and community preservation. Using the 3.3 MWdc Hope Haven Agrivoltaics project as a case study, this session shows how solar energy and AI infrastructure can share the same footprint.","Energy & Sustainability",[59,60,61,62,46],"2026-11-04T19:30:00.000Z","2026-11-04T20:00:00.000Z",[1381],{"id":1382,"name":1383,"title":1384,"company":1385,"image":1386,"about":1387,"linkedin":1388,"twitter":42,"instagram":42,"facebook":42},"68019fdb-010c-4c36-9ea6-016220b2620d","Miles Braxton","Chief Executive Officer","Okovate Sustainable Energy","https:\u002F\u002Fcontent-cdn.sessionboard.com\u002Fevent-files%2F7NPyAkLXTUCWKoSTausR_Miles%20Headshot.jpg","\u003Cp>Miles Braxton is CEO and Co-Founder of Okovate, building the energy layer for the AI era through agrivoltaics: solar integrated with active farming. Okovate has secured over 180 MW in agrivoltaic development commitments and acquired Fundusol, an AI platform modeling crop and energy yield. Backed by the Schmidt Family Foundation, Okovate keeps farms in family hands. Miles previously held roles at Goldman Sachs Renewable Power and Summit Ridge Energy. A UVA graduate and Colorado Agrivoltaic Learning Center board member, he was named to Forbes 30 Under 30, EBONY Power 100, GreenBiz 30 Under 30, and AfroTech Future 50.\u003C\u002Fp>","https:\u002F\u002Fwww.linkedin.com\u002Fin\u002Fmbraxtoncleanenergy\u002F","\u002Fapi\u002Fschedule-calendar?id=1b3fc872-625b-4190-9551-13409f7445dc",{"id":1391,"title":1392,"description":1393,"plainDescription":1394,"track":56,"stage":42,"room":359,"venue":42,"ticketLevels":1395,"startTime":1378,"endTime":1352,"dayKey":18,"speakers":1396,"calendarUrl":1397},"a7884191-73b4-466f-b563-f2c13952a5bf","Smart Cities Roundtable","\u003Cp>The decisions cities make today about infrastructure, energy, technology, and development will shape their communities for decades. 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This conversation brings together the leaders making those decisions to discuss how they evaluate competing priorities, negotiate with private-sector partners, and determine what communities should receive in return for the investments being made around them.\nFacilitator: TBD",[],[],"\u002Fapi\u002Fschedule-calendar?id=a7884191-73b4-466f-b563-f2c13952a5bf",{"id":1399,"title":1400,"description":1401,"plainDescription":1402,"track":1403,"stage":42,"room":649,"venue":42,"ticketLevels":1404,"startTime":1405,"endTime":1352,"dayKey":18,"speakers":1406,"calendarUrl":1423},"e5ac489b-97cf-4cad-8be7-338cf2da0caf","State of Maternal Health and the Digital Future with Dr. Jessica Shepherd","\u003Cp>Maternal health is being transformed by digital tools, AI, and telemedicine, but innovation alone does not equal better outcomes. Dr. Jessica Shepherd, Chief Medical Officer at Hers, examines what it will actually take to build maternal care systems that are more accessible, more effective, and more patient-centered, drawing on clinical expertise, health technology, and the responsibility that comes with building care at scale.\u003C\u002Fp>","Maternal health is being transformed by digital tools, AI, and telemedicine, but innovation alone does not equal better outcomes. Dr. Jessica Shepherd, Chief Medical Officer at Hers, examines what it will actually take to build maternal care systems that are more accessible, more effective, and more patient-centered, drawing on clinical expertise, health technology, and the responsibility that comes with building care at scale.","Maternal Health in Practice",[59,61],"2026-11-04T19:50:00.000Z",[1407,1415],{"id":1408,"name":1409,"title":1410,"company":1411,"image":1412,"about":1413,"linkedin":1414,"twitter":42,"instagram":42,"facebook":42},"207ab6bd-35d7-438b-adad-a10647fd2133","Dr. Jessica Shepherd","Chief Medical Officer","Hers","https:\u002F\u002Fcontent-cdn.sessionboard.com\u002Fattendee-photo%2FiXNqds9OSmqO5xV4Dv9e_headshot-1781199161121.jpg","\u003Cp>Dr. Jessica Shepherd is Chief Medical Officer at Hers. A board-certified OB\u002FGYN with nearly twenty years of clinical experience in obstetrics, gynecology, and surgery, Dr. Shepherd is a women's health, sexual wellness, and menopausal expert, the founder of Sanctum Med and Wellness, and the author of Generation M: Living Well in Perimenopause and Menopause. As Hers' first-ever Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Shepherd guides the clinical expertise that forms the foundation of the Hers brand across perimenopause and menopause, sexual health, dermatology, weight loss, and mental health.\u003C\u002Fp>","https:\u002F\u002Fwww.linkedin.com\u002Fin\u002Fjessica-shepherd-md-mba-facog-5ba9ab66\u002F",{"id":1416,"name":1417,"title":1418,"company":1419,"image":1420,"about":1421,"linkedin":1422,"twitter":42,"instagram":42,"facebook":42},"8dd9375a-db06-4499-84cc-48685b1951f2","Dr. Chemen Neal MD, CPCC, FACOG","Vice President Academic Medicine & Strategic Integration, Associate Professor OBGYN","IU Health Medical Group & IU School of Medicine","https:\u002F\u002Fcontent-cdn.sessionboard.com\u002Fattendee-photo%2FL3RDVUuiQmusJBoDZiq7_headshot-1781813058871.jpg","\u003Cp>Chemen M. Neal, MD, CPCC is a physician–executive, educator, and leader in organizational culture, academic medicine, and strategic integration across complex health systems. She serves as Vice President of Academic Medicine and Strategic Integration for IU Health Medical Group, Indiana’s largest multi-specialty medical group. In this role, she advances physician pipeline and workforce efforts, strengthens alignment across 16 hospitals and 300 clinical sites, and leads enterprise initiatives that support the evolving needs of Indiana’s largest healthcare system.\u003C\u002Fp>","https:\u002F\u002Fwww.linkedin.com\u002Fin\u002Fchemen-neal-md-3398b841\u002F","\u002Fapi\u002Fschedule-calendar?id=e5ac489b-97cf-4cad-8be7-338cf2da0caf",{"id":1425,"title":1426,"description":1427,"plainDescription":1428,"track":56,"stage":42,"room":1171,"venue":42,"ticketLevels":1429,"startTime":1379,"endTime":1430,"dayKey":18,"speakers":1431,"calendarUrl":1432},"0cba3b66-45fc-4240-96ec-ffeae5e3c74a","AI Edge Meetup Presented by Palo Alto Networks","\u003Cp>A dynamic networking space where innovators, professionals, and enthusiasts come together to explore the future of artificial intelligence. This meetup will foster community, conversation, and collaboration, connecting attendees with peers and industry leaders to share ideas, insights, and opportunities shaping the AI landscape.\u003C\u002Fp>","A dynamic networking space where innovators, professionals, and enthusiasts come together to explore the future of artificial intelligence. This meetup will foster community, conversation, and collaboration, connecting attendees with peers and industry leaders to share ideas, insights, and opportunities shaping the AI landscape.",[59,60,61,62,46],"2026-11-04T21:30:00.000Z",[],"\u002Fapi\u002Fschedule-calendar?id=0cba3b66-45fc-4240-96ec-ffeae5e3c74a",{"id":1434,"title":1435,"description":1436,"plainDescription":1437,"track":56,"stage":42,"room":438,"venue":42,"ticketLevels":1438,"startTime":1379,"endTime":1430,"dayKey":18,"speakers":1439,"calendarUrl":1440},"279e96c0-5470-400c-8e9c-bec0e486c504","Divine Nine Meetup","\u003Cp>Celebrate the legacy and unity of the NPHC at our Divine Nine Meetup. This gathering brings together members, alumni, and supporters of the Divine Nine fraternities and sororities to connect, share experiences, and strengthen bonds across organizations. This space is to honor the culture, traditions, and impact of Black Greek life while building new relationships and fostering community pride.\u003C\u002Fp>","Celebrate the legacy and unity of the NPHC at our Divine Nine Meetup. This gathering brings together members, alumni, and supporters of the Divine Nine fraternities and sororities to connect, share experiences, and strengthen bonds across organizations. This space is to honor the culture, traditions, and impact of Black Greek life while building new relationships and fostering community pride.",[59,60,61,62,46],[],"\u002Fapi\u002Fschedule-calendar?id=279e96c0-5470-400c-8e9c-bec0e486c504",{"id":1442,"title":1443,"description":1444,"plainDescription":1445,"track":1376,"stage":42,"room":162,"venue":42,"ticketLevels":1446,"startTime":1352,"endTime":1447,"dayKey":18,"speakers":1448,"calendarUrl":1469},"c895f632-8752-49c8-95fc-820aa53de48a","Cloud Control: The Intersection of AI and Aerospace","\u003Cp>Led by Nimbus Aerospace, one of the few Black-owned aviation and aerospace companies in the world, this panel explores how AI, sustainability, and engineering are converging to reshape flight. From autonomous systems to sustainable aviation fuels to air traffic data infrastructure, attendees get a direct look at where the industry is heading.\u003C\u002Fp>","Led by Nimbus Aerospace, one of the few Black-owned aviation and aerospace companies in the world, this panel explores how AI, sustainability, and engineering are converging to reshape flight. From autonomous systems to sustainable aviation fuels to air traffic data infrastructure, attendees get a direct look at where the industry is heading.",[59,60,61,62,46],"2026-11-04T21:15:00.000Z",[1449,1456,1462],{"id":1450,"name":1451,"title":572,"company":1452,"image":1453,"about":1454,"linkedin":1455,"twitter":42,"instagram":42,"facebook":42},"9aaa6d56-3e0f-41ef-b7a9-c5a52173cb8e","Adrian Groos","Nimbus Aerospace","https:\u002F\u002Fcontent-cdn.sessionboard.com\u002Fattendee-photo%2FB1viYUaTFS5nXT5NFcJQ_headshot-1781617245000.png","\u003Cp>Adrian Groos is the co-founder and CEO of Nimbus Aerospace, an investor-backed aerospace company building next-generation hybrid-electric business aircraft. The company combines advanced manufacturing with proprietary, AI-driven certification software developed in-house. Nimbus is backed by Techstars and advised by leaders from SpaceX, Boeing, and the Federal Aviation Administration. Adrian leads a multidisciplinary team of engineers and operators with experience at organizations including Raytheon, Bombardier, and Microsoft. Prior to co-founding Nimbus Aerospace, he worked in product management roles at SoLo Funds and Platform Science.\u003C\u002Fp>","https:\u002F\u002Fwww.linkedin.com\u002Fin\u002Fadrian-groos-373320149\u002F",{"id":1457,"name":1458,"title":341,"company":1452,"image":1459,"about":1460,"linkedin":1461,"twitter":42,"instagram":42,"facebook":42},"3086d2eb-8e07-442b-b8f0-532468f966f1","Akim Niyonzima","https:\u002F\u002Fcontent-cdn.sessionboard.com\u002Fattendee-photo%2FLMaXJt7LT9uLvrHRWvft_headshot-1781617481899.png","\u003Cp>Akim Niyonzima is the co-founder and CTO of Nimbus Aerospace, an investor-backed aerospace company developing next-generation hybrid-electric business aircraft. The company integrates advanced manufacturing with proprietary, AI-driven certification software built in-house. Nimbus is backed by Techstars and advised by leaders from SpaceX, Boeing, and the Federal Aviation Administration. Akim leads a team of engineers with experience at organizations including Raytheon and Microsoft. Prior to co-founding Nimbus Aerospace, he worked in avionics and operations at Bombardier.\u003C\u002Fp>","https:\u002F\u002Fwww.linkedin.com\u002Fin\u002Fakim-niyonzima-9059ab1b4\u002F",{"id":1463,"name":1464,"title":1465,"company":1452,"image":1466,"about":1467,"linkedin":1468,"twitter":42,"instagram":42,"facebook":42},"23f28e58-1d1a-4d7c-8f33-0a2f04febb8b","Eno Oduok","Chief Marketing Officer","https:\u002F\u002Fcontent-cdn.sessionboard.com\u002Fattendee-photo%2FwdnYu8MtQcy2YeSZn5CO_headshot-1781617268859.png","\u003Cp>Eno Oduok, MBA, also known as E, is an award-winning marketer, executive, and founder. She is the Chief Marketing Officer at Nimbus Aerospace, an investor-backed aerospace company developing a hydbrid-electric business jet. She founded Naija Comm, an award-winning multimedia company & community that has been featured on platforms reaching over 1 million people globally. She has partnered and worked with notable brands including HBO, Black Girls Code, Wieden+Kennedy, CultureCon, WhatsApp, Google, National Business Aviation Association, I Stand With Immigrants (a subsidiary of FWD.us, founded by Mark Zuckerberg, Drew Houston, etc), and more.  \u003C\u002Fp>","https:\u002F\u002Fwww.linkedin.com\u002Fin\u002Feno-oduok","\u002Fapi\u002Fschedule-calendar?id=c895f632-8752-49c8-95fc-820aa53de48a",{"id":1471,"title":1472,"description":1473,"plainDescription":1474,"track":676,"stage":42,"room":57,"venue":42,"ticketLevels":1475,"startTime":1352,"endTime":1476,"dayKey":18,"speakers":1477,"calendarUrl":1486},"ce612c83-229d-4934-a1d7-ed2b5c6a47f6","Is Quantum Going to Kill Cybersecurity as We Know It?","\u003Cp>Quantum computing is already forcing governments and enterprises to rethink encryption standards they have relied on for decades. This session breaks down which cryptographic systems are most vulnerable, what post-quantum security requires, and what professionals need to understand now. No physics degree required. Built for leaders who want to get ahead of this shift, not just survive it.\u003C\u002Fp>","Quantum computing is already forcing governments and enterprises to rethink encryption standards they have relied on for decades. This session breaks down which cryptographic systems are most vulnerable, what post-quantum security requires, and what professionals need to understand now. No physics degree required. Built for leaders who want to get ahead of this shift, not just survive it.",[59,60,61,62,46],"2026-11-04T21:10:00.000Z",[1478],{"id":1479,"name":1480,"title":1481,"company":1482,"image":1483,"about":1484,"linkedin":1485,"twitter":42,"instagram":42,"facebook":42},"202b50e1-26d0-4ca5-977b-8a538d6b35ca","Subhash Kodnad","Senior Vice President, Engineering Network Security","Palo Alto Networks","https:\u002F\u002Fcontent-cdn.sessionboard.com\u002Fevent-files%2F1w3Xm45TcSX2x1C8xkT9_Subhash_profile_picture.jpg","\u003Cp>Subhash Kodnad is the Senior Vice President of Engineering, Network Security at Palo Alto Networks, leading a global organization that is securing the world’s most complex environments. He drives the vision and execution for the company’s Next-Generation Firewall (NGFW) portfolio (Hardware, Software & Cloud), leveraging the common PAN-OS platform to protect users, applications, AI\u002FAgents and infrastructure from advanced cyberthreats.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His teams are redefining Network Security by scaling the PAN-OS platform for the Cloud\u002FAI era and integrating future-proof technologies like Post-Quantum Cryptography (PQC) and Advanced Virtual Patching.\u003C\u002Fp>","https:\u002F\u002Fwww.linkedin.com\u002Fin\u002Fskodnad\u002F","\u002Fapi\u002Fschedule-calendar?id=ce612c83-229d-4934-a1d7-ed2b5c6a47f6",{"id":1488,"title":1489,"description":1490,"plainDescription":1491,"track":274,"stage":42,"room":162,"venue":42,"ticketLevels":1492,"startTime":1447,"endTime":1493,"dayKey":18,"speakers":1494,"calendarUrl":1503},"1655bbfb-9984-45ad-a05f-8ed0a4d1eaa4","Franchising as a Vehicle to Help You Build a Legacy presented by McDonald's","\u003Cp>Entrepreneurs, executives, and business leaders are constantly evaluating new ways to pursue business ownership, build a lasting legacy, and expand their impact beyond their current careers. In this interactive session, Tiffany Bentham, Franchising Candidate Manager for McDonald’s, and Hazel Smith, a McDonald’s Owner\u002FOperator, will discuss the McDonald’s franchising opportunity and how ownership can open the door to new professional and entrepreneurial possibilities. Attendees will hear firsthand lessons from Hazel’s journey, gain insight into the McDonald’s franchising model, and learn what it takes to evaluate, prepare for, and pursue franchise ownership.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp> \u003C\u002Fp>","Entrepreneurs, executives, and business leaders are constantly evaluating new ways to pursue business ownership, build a lasting legacy, and expand their impact beyond their current careers. In this interactive session, Tiffany Bentham, Franchising Candidate Manager for McDonald’s, and Hazel Smith, a McDonald’s Owner\u002FOperator, will discuss the McDonald’s franchising opportunity and how ownership can open the door to new professional and entrepreneurial possibilities. Attendees will hear firsthand lessons from Hazel’s journey, gain insight into the McDonald’s franchising model, and learn what it takes to evaluate, prepare for, and pursue franchise ownership.",[59,60,61,62],"2026-11-04T22:15:00.000Z",[1495],{"id":1496,"name":1497,"title":1498,"company":1499,"image":1500,"about":1501,"linkedin":1502,"twitter":42,"instagram":42,"facebook":42},"e6cf2815-2748-4bca-a8d5-619e808249e8","Tiffany Bentham","Franchise Candidate Manager ","McDonalds ","https:\u002F\u002Fcontent-cdn.sessionboard.com\u002Fattendee-photo%2FBRcoSCduRrKD1uz4Yc00_headshot-1787680238843.png","\u003Cp>Tiffany Bentham is a Franchise Candidate Manager with McDonald’s U.S. Franchising, focused on identifying and evaluating future owner\u002Foperators. With a background in financial analysis and franchisee health, Tiffany brings a unique blend of data-driven decision-making and people-focused leadership to building strong, diverse candidate pipelines. She is particularly passionate about creating a more transparent and equitable path to ownership. \u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Outside of work, Tiffany lives in Buffalo, NY with her husband, and their two young children, who keep life full, fast-paced, and incredibly rewarding. \u003C\u002Fp>","https:\u002F\u002Fwww.linkedin.com\u002Fin\u002Ftbentham\u002F","\u002Fapi\u002Fschedule-calendar?id=1655bbfb-9984-45ad-a05f-8ed0a4d1eaa4",{"id":1505,"title":1506,"description":1507,"plainDescription":1508,"track":87,"stage":42,"room":231,"venue":42,"ticketLevels":1509,"startTime":1447,"endTime":1510,"dayKey":18,"speakers":1511,"calendarUrl":1522},"2f3bdc47-5c29-4d34-9381-556b9ad7405d","Protect Your Power in the Workplace with Lee Merritt","\u003Cp>Lee Merritt has won some of the most consequential civil rights cases in recent American history: Ahmaud Arbery, Botham Jean, Atatiana Jefferson. What he has learned inside those cases is that legal knowledge is one of the most underused tools Black professionals have. This conversation translates federal civil rights law into something you can use in the workplace: how to document, how to build leverage, and how to protect your position in any professional environment.\u003C\u002Fp>","Lee Merritt has won some of the most consequential civil rights cases in recent American history: Ahmaud Arbery, Botham Jean, Atatiana Jefferson. What he has learned inside those cases is that legal knowledge is one of the most underused tools Black professionals have. This conversation translates federal civil rights law into something you can use in the workplace: how to document, how to build leverage, and how to protect your position in any professional environment.",[59,60,61,62,46],"2026-11-04T21:55:00.000Z",[1512,1521],{"id":1513,"name":1514,"title":1515,"company":1516,"image":1517,"about":1518,"linkedin":1519,"twitter":1520,"instagram":42,"facebook":42},"f0bc8b14-8507-4a9f-8c5b-ec194d7b7f4f","Lee Merritt","National Civil Rights Attorney & Community Organizer for Landmark Cases | Adjunct Professor at Harvard | Forbes Power 100 Attorney | Congressional Black Caucus Nation Builder | Top 10 Influential Leader |","Merritt Law","https:\u002F\u002Fcontent-cdn.sessionboard.com\u002Fattendee-photo%2F5sAuaqVTGmFo2n9ESjlK_headshot-1781125844437.jpg","\u003Cp>S. Lee Merritt is a nationally recognized civil rights attorney and Movement Lawyer who represents families in landmark cases including the killings of Ahmaud Arbery, Botham Jean, and Atatiana Jefferson. Based in Texas with a federal practice rooted in Pennsylvania and New Jersey, he uses Section 1983 litigation, qualified immunity challenges, and federal oversight to hold institutions accountable when local systems fail.  Merritt has used platforms before Congress and international bodies to testify on policing and human rights, extending the impact of his cases beyond individual verdicts. \u003C\u002Fp>","https:\u002F\u002Fwww.linkedin.com\u002Fin\u002Fleemerritt\u002F","@leemerrittesq",{"id":67,"name":68,"title":69,"company":70,"image":71,"about":72,"linkedin":73,"twitter":42,"instagram":42,"facebook":42},"\u002Fapi\u002Fschedule-calendar?id=2f3bdc47-5c29-4d34-9381-556b9ad7405d",{"id":1524,"title":1525,"description":1526,"plainDescription":1527,"track":1189,"stage":42,"room":57,"venue":42,"ticketLevels":1528,"startTime":1430,"endTime":1493,"dayKey":18,"speakers":1529,"calendarUrl":1546},"a3ab7601-6e55-4c7e-8975-b9057ede036d","GovTech Careers, Contracts, and Clearances with Symoné Berry","\u003Cp>Federal tech spending exceeds $100B annually, and despite recent workforce disruptions, government contracts and cleared positions remain among the most stable, highest-paying paths in tech. 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Symoné has served in key technical roles across international assignments in Japan, South Korea, and Taiwan and has been featured by outlets such as Business Insider, ClearanceJobs, and Handshake for her contributions to the GovTech and engineering fields. \u003C\u002Fp>","https:\u002F\u002Fwww.linkedin.com\u002Fin\u002Fsymonedb\u002F",{"id":1539,"name":1540,"title":409,"company":1541,"image":1542,"about":1543,"linkedin":1544,"twitter":1545,"instagram":42,"facebook":42},"dd313234-544b-4947-bba4-ab125dc1ced1","Dr. Christine Izuakor","Rauk AI","https:\u002F\u002Fcontent-cdn.sessionboard.com\u002Fattendee-photo%2FHjEq5EFsTgGJTiSjIKGl_official%20headshot.JPG","\u003Cp>Dr. Christine Izuakor is a global tech leader and speaker dedicated to helping professionals connect, learn, and grow through curated, AI-matched experiences and conversations. She has over a decade of Fortune 100 cybersecurity experience and earned a Ph.D. in Security Engineering, becoming the youngest student and first African American to do so. Christine holds leading certifications like CISSP and CISM and is a seasoned cybersecurity professor. Her work has been presented globally, from Italy to South Korea, including features in Crain’s, The Wall Street Journal, Forbes, and more.\u003C\u002Fp>","https:\u002F\u002Fwww.linkedin.com\u002Fin\u002Fchristineizuakor","stineology","\u002Fapi\u002Fschedule-calendar?id=a3ab7601-6e55-4c7e-8975-b9057ede036d",{"id":1548,"title":127,"description":128,"plainDescription":129,"track":56,"stage":42,"room":130,"venue":42,"ticketLevels":1549,"startTime":1550,"endTime":1551,"dayKey":18,"speakers":1552,"calendarUrl":1553},"2771dd6e-0d73-4124-82cb-ff1bf15706b6",[],"2026-11-04T22:00:00.000Z","2026-11-05T06:00:00.000Z",[],"\u002Fapi\u002Fschedule-calendar?id=2771dd6e-0d73-4124-82cb-ff1bf15706b6",{"id":1555,"title":1556,"description":1557,"plainDescription":1558,"track":213,"stage":42,"room":231,"venue":42,"ticketLevels":1559,"startTime":1550,"endTime":1560,"dayKey":18,"speakers":1561,"calendarUrl":1578},"d0d7f2ab-afd4-4580-88be-a8cd04ba9409","The Engineering Edge","\u003Cp>Aaron Russell leads the infrastructure that delivers AI-powered content to billions of users across Meta's global platforms, from edge compute and GPU caching to video optimization at hyperscale. For engineers building AI-powered products, this is the conversation happening one layer below the model: how do you architect systems when AI becomes an infrastructure constraint rather than just a feature? Aaron brings the view from the technical frontier that most engineers will never see up close.\u003C\u002Fp>","Aaron Russell leads the infrastructure that delivers AI-powered content to billions of users across Meta's global platforms, from edge compute and GPU caching to video optimization at hyperscale. For engineers building AI-powered products, this is the conversation happening one layer below the model: how do you architect systems when AI becomes an infrastructure constraint rather than just a feature? 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A mechanical engineer and National Academy of Engineering member, she was previously COO of the Wikimedia Foundation, launching the $4.5M Knowledge Equity Fund, and spent nearly two decades at GE leading Women in Technology and healthcare initiatives across Africa. Honors include the UN Global Leadership Award, ADWEEK's Top Black Women Trailblazers in Tech, and a Biden appointment to the White House HBCU Board. 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Think formal, elevated, and expressive, come dressed to be part of the moment.\nGet your tickets HERE: https:\u002F\u002Fposh.vip\u002Fe\u002Fafrotech-conference-blavity-in-black","Blavity House Party Events","Vic3",[],"2026-11-05T03:00:00.000Z","2026-11-05T07:00:00.000Z",[],"\u002Fapi\u002Fschedule-calendar?id=d1c9f0cd-c691-4a68-bc14-e3a0c6407521",{"id":1609,"title":1610,"description":1611,"plainDescription":1612,"track":56,"stage":42,"room":193,"venue":42,"ticketLevels":1613,"startTime":1614,"endTime":1615,"dayKey":24,"speakers":1616,"calendarUrl":1617},"2b006dbf-280d-4901-9196-866dd6bea856","Executive Policy Breakfast","\u003Cp>Join us for the first ever AfroTech Policy Breakfast. We are gathering together some of the top  minds in social justice, civic engagement and public leadership to trade notes and empower one another. 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In this talk, he shares how AI is changing the entire selling motion — from prospecting to closing deals — and how being adaptable and willing to learn is more important than ever.",[59,60,61,62],"2026-11-05T14:45:00.000Z","2026-11-05T15:00:00.000Z",[1627],{"id":1628,"name":1629,"title":1630,"company":1631,"image":1632,"about":1633,"linkedin":1634,"twitter":42,"instagram":42,"facebook":42},"6cc0a912-5b62-4439-8772-4c83aa3c6f1e","Reggie Marable","Chief Customer Officer","Sierra","https:\u002F\u002Fcontent-cdn.sessionboard.com\u002Fattendee-photo%2FUrY2LCxwSOxEKHpW9wIA_headshot-1784735497775.jpg","\u003Cp>Reggie Marable is the Chief Customer Officer for the Americas at Sierra, the leading platform for customer experience AI agents, trusted by brands including Vanguard, ADT, Rocket Mortgage, SiriusXM, Cigna, and Sonos. Prior to Sierra, Reggie held senior leadership roles at Slack and Salesforce, actively supporting and advancing diverse talent across the tech ecosystem.\u003C\u002Fp>","https:\u002F\u002Fwww.linkedin.com\u002Fin\u002Freggiemarable\u002F","\u002Fapi\u002Fschedule-calendar?id=cb95918d-d593-47d3-bc2b-2391db5d6592",{"id":1637,"title":1638,"description":1639,"plainDescription":1640,"track":1032,"stage":42,"room":859,"venue":42,"ticketLevels":1641,"startTime":1625,"endTime":1642,"dayKey":24,"speakers":1643,"calendarUrl":1652},"757c2109-ea47-4062-95b4-2ea20b7f148f","AI in Nursing Workflows","\u003Cp>AI is reshaping how nurses work across inpatient, ambulatory, and virtual care settings. This session examines practical applications, including clinical documentation automation, decision support tools, patient monitoring, and workforce optimization. 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Vanessa Riley covers how AI can reduce administrative burden and improve care coordination, and what nurses and healthcare leaders need to know to integrate these tools responsibly.",[59,61],"2026-11-05T15:30:00.000Z",[1644],{"id":1645,"name":1646,"title":1647,"company":1648,"image":1649,"about":1650,"linkedin":1651,"twitter":42,"instagram":42,"facebook":42},"56bb0c54-8bd1-4be0-b23f-a87d187d6d2f","Vanessa Riley","CEO, American Board of Nursing Artificial Intelligence Founder, KhonsuAI & VytalFlow AI President, Global Nursing AI Alliance","Global Nursing AI Alliance, Khonsu AI","https:\u002F\u002Fcontent-cdn.sessionboard.com\u002Fevent-files%2FKG7wCzyPT9myGhqvhOJm_Untitled%20design%20(16).png","\u003Cp>Vanessa Riley, MSN, RN, FNP C, is a nurse practitioner, healthcare AI strategist, researcher, and entrepreneur advancing innovation at the intersection of technology, health equity, and clinical practice. She is Founder and President of the Global Nursing AI Alliance, Founder and CEO of the American Board of Nursing Artificial Intelligence, and CEO of KhonsuAI. A PhD pursuant at the University of Rochester, her research explores cardiovascular disparities among Black women. Her work focuses on ensuring that nurses, Black communities, and underserved populations help shape the future of AI and healthcare.\u003C\u002Fp>","https:\u002F\u002Fwww.linkedin.com\u002Fin\u002Fvanessa-riley-418b4b168\u002F","\u002Fapi\u002Fschedule-calendar?id=757c2109-ea47-4062-95b4-2ea20b7f148f",{"id":1654,"title":1655,"description":1656,"plainDescription":1657,"track":56,"stage":42,"room":1171,"venue":42,"ticketLevels":1658,"startTime":1625,"endTime":1615,"dayKey":24,"speakers":1659,"calendarUrl":1660},"b741d413-49b7-45b8-9cf0-a51b53766fda","Cybersecurity Meetup","\u003Cdiv>\n\u003Cdiv>\n\u003Cdiv>\n\u003Cdiv>\n\u003Cdiv>\n\u003Cdiv>\n\u003Cdiv>\n\u003Cdiv>\n\u003Cp>Come join other security professionals, engineers, ethical hackers, and aspiring practitioners and grow your networks. Exchange insights on emerging threats, career growth, and the future of cybersecurity while building meaningful relationships with peers across the industry.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003C\u002Fdiv>\n\u003C\u002Fdiv>\n\u003C\u002Fdiv>\n\u003C\u002Fdiv>\n\u003Cdiv> \u003C\u002Fdiv>\n\u003Cdiv>\n\u003Cdiv> \u003C\u002Fdiv>\n\u003C\u002Fdiv>\n\u003C\u002Fdiv>\n\u003C\u002Fdiv>\n\u003C\u002Fdiv>\n\u003C\u002Fdiv>\n\u003Cdiv> \u003C\u002Fdiv>","Come join other security professionals, engineers, ethical hackers, and aspiring practitioners and grow your networks. 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Attendees leave with a process they can run themselves.",[59,60,61,62],[1674],{"id":1675,"name":1676,"title":572,"company":1677,"image":1678,"about":1679,"linkedin":1680,"twitter":42,"instagram":42,"facebook":42},"a26659eb-9634-46ae-9d66-04415818cc7c","Larry Jones","Stock Up With Larry Jones","https:\u002F\u002Fcontent-cdn.sessionboard.com\u002Fattendee-photo%2FRM6iEAQPQw2EIvMIgOPw_headshot-1786551147500.png","\u003Cp>Larry Jones is one of the most recognizable and trusted voices in the stock market and cryptocurrency education space. Since launching his financial education platform in 2020, he has helped hundreds of thousands of individuals gain confidence in investing, wealth building, and financial literacy. Through his YouTube channel, educational programs, live events, and speaking engagements, he has made investing accessible to everyday people seeking to create generational wealth and financial independence. 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He is a digital and technology transformation expert with extensive experience in complex enterprise systems integrations, cybersecurity, technology  organizational design, and global shared services models. He is sought after for his understanding of the strategic impacts of emerging technologies including analytics, AI, cloud and mobility. Larry most recently served as Global Chief Information Officer for  \u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Deloitte, the $50B professional services firm. He had responsibility for all facets of technology strategy and operations, leading over 10,000 IT professionals in 175 countries. He led Deloitte’s  global implementations of ERP systems, including some of the world’s largest SAP and  Salesforce platforms leveraging data analytics, cloud, and collaboration technologies from AWS,  Microsoft, Google, Oracle, and ServiceNow. He also led the development of proprietary, custom  technology platforms critical to Deloitte’s profitability. Larry and his team successfully executed  post-merger technology integration for Deloitte’s acquisitions. He worked directly with the firm’s Global Board as leader of a multi-billion-dollar global technology and cyber program. \u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In addition to his CIO role, Larry drove significant revenue delivering services to Deloitte global  clients in the hospitality and technology sectors. He advised company boards and CEOs on a  range of IT, cyber, and digital strategic priorities. 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In 2018, he was inducted into the CIO Hall of Fame and The University of the West  Indies conferred an Honorary Doctor of Laws (LLD) degree in recognition of his  leadership in industry. \u003C\u002Fp>","https:\u002F\u002Fwww.linkedin.com\u002Fin\u002Flarryquinlan\u002F",{"id":1698,"name":1699,"title":1700,"company":707,"image":1701,"about":1702,"linkedin":1703,"twitter":1704,"instagram":42,"facebook":42},"393d2b7b-f91a-4a79-9fdb-e4544f2a9fb4","Jeff Nelson","Co-Founder & COO","https:\u002F\u002Fcontent-cdn.sessionboard.com\u002Fattendee-photo%2FTXsqVBTnSwmrD6aBZfNl_Jeff%20(2).jpeg","\u003Cp>Jeff Nelson is a serial entrepreneur who builds simple solutions to complex problems. He is the Co-Founder and COO of Blavity Inc.\u003C\u002Fp>","https:\u002F\u002Fwww.linkedin.com\u002Fin\u002Fjefftnelson\u002F","https:\u002F\u002Fx.com\u002Fthatjeffnelson","\u002Fapi\u002Fschedule-calendar?id=c1e088f9-f887-4dd5-be7c-96ede701b97c",{"id":1707,"title":1708,"description":1709,"plainDescription":1710,"track":1403,"stage":42,"room":649,"venue":42,"ticketLevels":1711,"startTime":1642,"endTime":1712,"dayKey":24,"speakers":1713,"calendarUrl":1722},"4efe02b3-13bd-44e6-8916-8a4bb5916ec6","Reducing Maternal Morbidity Through Inclusive Design","\u003Cp>Maternal morbidity in the United States continues to rise, and clinical interventions alone have not closed the gaps. Dr. Dineo Khabele will explore real-world examples of how inclusive design principles, applied through culturally responsive care models, multidisciplinary collaboration, and data-informed redesign, can improve detection, engagement, and outcomes in obstetric care across diverse patient populations.\u003C\u002Fp>","Maternal morbidity in the United States continues to rise, and clinical interventions alone have not closed the gaps. Dr. Dineo Khabele will explore real-world examples of how inclusive design principles, applied through culturally responsive care models, multidisciplinary collaboration, and data-informed redesign, can improve detection, engagement, and outcomes in obstetric care across diverse patient populations.",[59,61],"2026-11-05T16:00:00.000Z",[1714],{"id":1715,"name":1716,"title":1717,"company":1718,"image":1719,"about":1720,"linkedin":1721,"twitter":42,"instagram":42,"facebook":42},"4fcadf0f-67c8-4a76-b6d8-5e2fb3ec1955","Dr. Dineo Khabele","Mitchell & Elaine Yanow Professor and Chair, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology","WashU Medicine","https:\u002F\u002Fcontent-cdn.sessionboard.com\u002Fevent-files%2FMHVME2IRIGIqVb3l65Q0_Khabele_portrait.jpg","\u003Cp>Dr. Dineo Khabele is a physician-scientist and leader in obstetrics & gynecology (OBGYN) and women's health. She is recognized for her clinical expertise in gynecologic oncology and for her research focused on improving the treatment of ovarian cancer. As a leader in academic medicine, Dr. Khabele is committed to driving institutional change, training the next generation, and advancing OBGYN and women's health care for all.\u003C\u002Fp>","https:\u002F\u002Fwww.linkedin.com\u002Fin\u002Fdineo-khabele-0a460a76\u002F","\u002Fapi\u002Fschedule-calendar?id=4efe02b3-13bd-44e6-8916-8a4bb5916ec6",{"id":1724,"title":1725,"description":1726,"plainDescription":1727,"track":1189,"stage":42,"room":556,"venue":42,"ticketLevels":1728,"startTime":1712,"endTime":1615,"dayKey":24,"speakers":1729,"calendarUrl":1738},"652708d9-00cd-4c7a-b532-df42254a3b30","Accountability and the AI Economy with Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley","\u003Cp>Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley has spent her career making sure policy reflects the people most affected by it. Now she turns that lens on AI: from data center environmental impact and bias in financial services to workforce displacement and the race to adopt AI without guardrails, this fireside examines who governs these systems and what leaders in the room are responsible for right now.\u003C\u002Fp>","Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley has spent her career making sure policy reflects the people most affected by it. Now she turns that lens on AI: from data center environmental impact and bias in financial services to workforce displacement and the race to adopt AI without guardrails, this fireside examines who governs these systems and what leaders in the room are responsible for right now.",[59,60,61,62],[1730,1737],{"id":1731,"name":1732,"title":1733,"company":42,"image":1734,"about":1735,"linkedin":1736,"twitter":42,"instagram":42,"facebook":42},"a1eff880-e928-414e-9d22-f8839fb9de9a","Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley (MA-07)","Massachusetts' 7th Congressional District","https:\u002F\u002Fcontent-cdn.sessionboard.com\u002Fevent-files%2FTOXBEHdjQoqS3WOOytPv_Ayanna%20Pressley%20Unofficial%20Headshot.jpg","\u003Cp>Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley (MA-07) is an activist, legislator, survivor, and the first woman of color elected to Congress from Massachusetts. She has championed the principle that those closest to the pain should be closest to the power, working to inform and shape policymaking. She serves on the House Committees on Financial Services and Oversight and Accountability, where she advocates on issues including reproductive justice, workers’ rights, consumer protections, and support for survivors. Before Congress, she served eight years on the Boston City Council and was the first woman of color elected to the council in its 100-year history.\u003C\u002Fp>","https:\u002F\u002Fwww.congress.gov\u002Fmember\u002Fayanna-pressley\u002FP000617",{"id":570,"name":571,"title":572,"company":573,"image":574,"about":575,"linkedin":576,"twitter":42,"instagram":42,"facebook":42},"\u002Fapi\u002Fschedule-calendar?id=652708d9-00cd-4c7a-b532-df42254a3b30",{"id":1740,"title":1741,"description":1742,"plainDescription":1743,"track":1032,"stage":42,"room":859,"venue":42,"ticketLevels":1744,"startTime":1712,"endTime":1745,"dayKey":24,"speakers":1746,"calendarUrl":1755},"b6bc9a5d-289c-47ba-9277-b042303d87e1","Equity by Design: How Engineers and Physicians Evaluate Bias in Clinical AI","\u003Cp> Health equity in AI isn't something companies can check once and move on from. It depends on AI developers and physicians working side by side. Dr. Félix Manuel Chinea takes attendees inside Doximity's approach to evaluating bias in Doximity Ask. He covers how Doximity's physicians and the teams developing the models defined bias together, created a daily Health Equity Score, and turned findings into model improvements. Real case studies show what gets caught, why it matters and how it gets fixed. Attendees leave with a framework any health tech company can adapt.\u003C\u002Fp>","Health equity in AI isn't something companies can check once and move on from. It depends on AI developers and physicians working side by side. Dr. Félix Manuel Chinea takes attendees inside Doximity's approach to evaluating bias in Doximity Ask. He covers how Doximity's physicians and the teams developing the models defined bias together, created a daily Health Equity Score, and turned findings into model improvements. Real case studies show what gets caught, why it matters and how it gets fixed. Attendees leave with a framework any health tech company can adapt.",[59,61],"2026-11-05T16:15:00.000Z",[1747],{"id":1748,"name":1749,"title":1750,"company":1751,"image":1752,"about":1753,"linkedin":1754,"twitter":42,"instagram":42,"facebook":42},"59e4a19f-b608-44f1-ad22-628cc9c005ce","Dr. Félix Manuel Chinea","Senior Director, Health Equity ","Doximity","https:\u002F\u002Fcontent-cdn.sessionboard.com\u002Fattendee-photo%2FF7YFgsH3SmNFtlPTOOZ7_headshot-1789132009835.jpg","\u003Cp>Dr. Félix Manuel Chinea is a physician and strategist working at the intersection of health equity, responsible AI, and innovation. As Head of Health Equity at Doximity, he ensures digital health tools are designed with an equitable lens for a diverse medical network. A Duke University School of Medicine graduate and 2022 Aspen Institute Health Fellow, he has been named to the Fierce 50 in Health Equity and Rock Health's Top 50 in Digital Health. He lives in Durham, NC.\u003C\u002Fp>","https:\u002F\u002Fwww.linkedin.com\u002Fin\u002Ffelixmchinea","\u002Fapi\u002Fschedule-calendar?id=b6bc9a5d-289c-47ba-9277-b042303d87e1",{"id":1757,"title":1758,"description":1759,"plainDescription":1760,"track":56,"stage":42,"room":1761,"venue":42,"ticketLevels":1762,"startTime":1712,"endTime":1763,"dayKey":24,"speakers":1764,"calendarUrl":1765},"9b39ae8a-aeb4-401a-b5f4-6ba9518a7d42","Founders Meetup","\u003Cp>A focused networking experience crafted for emerging founders and small business owners navigating growth and innovation. This session offers an opportunity to exchange insights on brand development, funding, and scaling with intention. Designed for entrepreneurial minds ready to build and collaborate.\u003C\u002Fp>","A focused networking experience crafted for emerging founders and small business owners navigating growth and innovation. This session offers an opportunity to exchange insights on brand development, funding, and scaling with intention. Designed for entrepreneurial minds ready to build and collaborate.","Founder's Pavillion",[59,60,61,62],"2026-11-05T17:30:00.000Z",[],"\u002Fapi\u002Fschedule-calendar?id=9b39ae8a-aeb4-401a-b5f4-6ba9518a7d42",{"id":1767,"title":1768,"description":1769,"plainDescription":1770,"track":648,"stage":42,"room":649,"venue":42,"ticketLevels":1771,"startTime":1772,"endTime":1773,"dayKey":24,"speakers":1774,"calendarUrl":1790},"0531f6bc-bfa9-4fd0-8668-06080956672c","Clinical Operations, Policy, & Care Delays","\u003Cp>Care delays are among the most consequential and preventable drivers of poor health outcomes. In this fireside conversation, Tamiko Foster and Aparna Ahuja examine how operational workflows, prior authorization bottlenecks, reimbursement constraints, and regulatory complexity contribute to patient harm, and where redesign and policy reform are already improving timeliness and equity of care.\u003C\u002Fp>","Care delays are among the most consequential and preventable drivers of poor health outcomes. In this fireside conversation, Tamiko Foster and Aparna Ahuja examine how operational workflows, prior authorization bottlenecks, reimbursement constraints, and regulatory complexity contribute to patient harm, and where redesign and policy reform are already improving timeliness and equity of care.",[59,61],"2026-11-05T16:05:00.000Z","2026-11-05T16:45:00.000Z",[1775,1783],{"id":1776,"name":1777,"title":1778,"company":1779,"image":1780,"about":1781,"linkedin":1782,"twitter":42,"instagram":42,"facebook":42},"a3c05130-e098-466d-8617-2a3acbba5980","Dr. Tamiko Foster","CEO & Founder","2 E.D.I.F.Y., LLC","https:\u002F\u002Fcontent-cdn.sessionboard.com\u002Fevent-files%2Fz6rghwnMTAm4jAiFJMTK_Foster-130.jpg","\u003Cp>Tamiko Foster, MD, MPH, is a physician executive, National Medical Director, and CEO & Founder of 2 E.D.I.F.Y., LLC, a lifestyle medicine and wellness company. A former Chief Medical Officer and Health Policy Fellow, she works at the intersection of population health, health policy, and lifestyle medicine, applying community‑centered innovation in service of people. Her work advances whole‑person care models that advance health equity, optimize utilization, and improve outcomes at scale.\u003C\u002Fp>","https:\u002F\u002Fwww.linkedin.com\u002Fin\u002Ftamikofoster\u002F",{"id":1784,"name":1785,"title":1778,"company":1786,"image":1787,"about":1788,"linkedin":1789,"twitter":42,"instagram":42,"facebook":42},"bb5d5b19-7764-41c2-93f2-bb3c720b92aa","Dr. Aparna Ahuja","AJA LifeSciences Advisory LLC","https:\u002F\u002Fcontent-cdn.sessionboard.com\u002Fevent-files%2F7RlYrVNuS0Kpr15mAT8n_aparna.jpeg","\u003Cp>Aparna Ahuja, MD, is a physician executive and global leader in Medical, Clinical, and Scientific Affairs. With leadership roles at Abbott, BD, and T2 Biosystems, she has advanced innovation across diagnostics, medical devices, and clinical sciences. She specializes in evidence generation, regulatory strategy, and global product launches, with a focus on equitable healthcare, patient advocacy, and improving health outcomes through science and innovation.\u003C\u002Fp>","http:\u002F\u002Flinkedin.com\u002Fin\u002Faparna-jha-ahuja","\u002Fapi\u002Fschedule-calendar?id=0531f6bc-bfa9-4fd0-8668-06080956672c",{"id":1792,"title":1793,"description":1794,"plainDescription":1795,"track":1796,"stage":42,"room":859,"venue":42,"ticketLevels":1797,"startTime":1745,"endTime":1798,"dayKey":24,"speakers":1799,"calendarUrl":1815},"309348ab-27c0-43bf-919a-4f408f07d6b7","What National Health Institutions Can Actually Do For You","\u003Cp>Michellene Davis moved a $30 billion state budget before she took over National Medical Fellowships, which funds underrepresented students through medical school. Brandi Freeman leads the National Medical Association. Money, credentials, access to patients. Attendees will leave knowing what each institution funds, endorses, or adopts, how those calls get made, and who to contact first.\u003C\u002Fp>","Michellene Davis moved a $30 billion state budget before she took over National Medical Fellowships, which funds underrepresented students through medical school. Brandi Freeman leads the National Medical Association. Money, credentials, access to patients. Attendees will leave knowing what each institution funds, endorses, or adopts, how those calls get made, and who to contact first.","HealthStack\u002F Medtech",[59,61],"2026-11-05T17:00:00.000Z",[1800,1807],{"id":1801,"name":1802,"title":255,"company":1803,"image":1804,"about":1805,"linkedin":1806,"twitter":42,"instagram":42,"facebook":42},"8f8342be-8fe3-42c3-9050-8180887aa501","Dr. Brandi K. Freeman","National Medical Association","https:\u002F\u002Fcontent-cdn.sessionboard.com\u002Fattendee-photo%2FrDyyq1n9QdeQkhW2XBVN_headshot-1782334231501.jpg","\u003Cp>Dr. Brandi Kaye Freeman is the 127th President of the National Medical Association (NMA), the nation’s oldest and largest organization representing African American physicians and their patients. Dr. Freeman is a practicing pediatrician, Associate Professor and the Vice Chair of Health Opportunities and Professional Engagement (HOPE) for the Department of Pediatrics at the University of Colorado School of Medicine. Her research portfolio includes developing approaches to improve Equity in Healthcare and best practices to help children thrive in early childhood.\u003C\u002Fp>","https:\u002F\u002Fwww.linkedin.com\u002Fin\u002Fbrandikaye\u002F",{"id":1808,"name":1809,"title":1810,"company":1811,"image":1812,"about":1813,"linkedin":1814,"twitter":42,"instagram":42,"facebook":42},"b4b19275-4a18-4eed-82f7-3b764777bf79","Michellene Davis","President and CEO","National Medical Fellowships","https:\u002F\u002Fcontent-cdn.sessionboard.com\u002Fattendee-photo%2Fx13q1c8yR0W3iqKOnul3_headshot-1787171644342.png","\u003Cp>Michellene Davis leads National Medical Fellowships, the country’s oldest health equity organization, working at what she calls the intersection of wealth and health. She was the first woman and first person of color to become Executive Vice President in RWJBarnabas Health’s 152-year history, and before that was the first African American to serve as New Jersey’s Acting State Treasurer, overseeing a $30 billion budget and a $70 billion pension portfolio.\u003C\u002Fp>","https:\u002F\u002Fwww.linkedin.com\u002Fin\u002Fmichellenedavis\u002F","\u002Fapi\u002Fschedule-calendar?id=309348ab-27c0-43bf-919a-4f408f07d6b7",{"id":1817,"title":1818,"description":1819,"plainDescription":1820,"track":56,"stage":42,"room":1821,"venue":42,"ticketLevels":1822,"startTime":1615,"endTime":1824,"dayKey":24,"speakers":1825,"calendarUrl":1826},"93d7853c-7231-4388-9284-8e3b1fd05da7","AFROTECH™ Insiders Meetup in Partnership with The Gathering Spot","\u003Cp>The AFROTECH™ Insiders Meetup is an exclusive gathering for members of the AFROTECH™ Insiders community. This event creates space for meaningful connections, authentic conversations, and collaboration among some of the most innovative leaders in tech and culture. Attendees will gain access to unique insights, resources, and opportunities designed to elevate their careers and ventures. More than a networking event, the meetup celebrates community, innovation, and the collective power of AFROTECH™ Insiders.\u003C\u002Fp>","The AFROTECH™ Insiders Meetup is an exclusive gathering for members of the AFROTECH™ Insiders community. This event creates space for meaningful connections, authentic conversations, and collaboration among some of the most innovative leaders in tech and culture. Attendees will gain access to unique insights, resources, and opportunities designed to elevate their careers and ventures. More than a networking event, the meetup celebrates community, innovation, and the collective power of AFROTECH™ Insiders.","Insider x The Gathering Spot Lounge",[1823],"Insider Members","2026-11-05T18:00:00.000Z",[],"\u002Fapi\u002Fschedule-calendar?id=93d7853c-7231-4388-9284-8e3b1fd05da7",{"id":1828,"title":1829,"description":1830,"plainDescription":1831,"track":394,"stage":42,"room":556,"venue":42,"ticketLevels":1832,"startTime":1615,"endTime":1798,"dayKey":24,"speakers":1833,"calendarUrl":1855},"c5eef528-6bf8-4c9b-b60b-2b4b4ed0d82f","Earn Your Leisure: Live Podcast Recording","\u003Cp>Join Earn Your Leisure for a live podcast recording featuring Morgan DeBaun as they reflect on a decade of building, funding, and scaling AFROTECH™. Through candid stories and hard-earned lessons, they'll share how they've created opportunities, built a thriving ecosystem, and expanded access for the next generation of builders and founders. As AFROTECH celebrates 10 years of innovation, this conversation offers a look back at the milestones that shaped the journey and the opportunities that lie ahead\u003C\u002Fp>","Join Earn Your Leisure for a live podcast recording featuring Morgan DeBaun as they reflect on a decade of building, funding, and scaling AFROTECH™. Through candid stories and hard-earned lessons, they'll share how they've created opportunities, built a thriving ecosystem, and expanded access for the next generation of builders and founders. As AFROTECH celebrates 10 years of innovation, this conversation offers a look back at the milestones that shaped the journey and the opportunities that lie ahead",[59,60,61,62],[1834,1843,1848],{"id":1835,"name":1836,"title":1837,"company":1838,"image":1839,"about":1840,"linkedin":711,"twitter":1841,"instagram":42,"facebook":1842},"386b1fd3-a57e-45be-89f2-5750615040e0","Troy Millings","Co-Founder & CEO ","Earn Your Leisure","https:\u002F\u002Fcontent-cdn.sessionboard.com\u002Fattendee-photo%2FHuf7frISmmv9orpVj9wj_Screenshot%202026-04-28%20at%202.19.28%E2%80%AFPM.png","\u003Cp>Troy Millings is an entrepreneur, educator, and co-founder of Earn Your Leisure, a leading media platform focused on business, investing, and financial literacy. A former educator with 16 years of experience, Troy partnered with Rashad Bilal to build EYL into a global media brand featuring a top-ranked business podcast, EYL University, and Invest Fest, the world’s largest financial literacy festival.\u003C\u002Fp>","https:\u002F\u002Fx.com\u002FEarnYourLeisure","https:\u002F\u002Fwww.facebook.com\u002Fearnyourleisure\u002F",{"id":1844,"name":1845,"title":1837,"company":1838,"image":1846,"about":1847,"linkedin":711,"twitter":1841,"instagram":42,"facebook":1842},"61fe31ae-7445-4497-bdcd-deaa73324637","Rashad Bilal","https:\u002F\u002Fcontent-cdn.sessionboard.com\u002Fattendee-photo%2FZrIza4KS4qi6VeRc8uJg_Screenshot%202026-04-28%20at%202.20.49%E2%80%AFPM.png","\u003Cp>Rashad Bilal is a financial educator, entrepreneur, and co-founder of Earn Your Leisure, a leading media platform focused on business, investing, and wealth building. After beginning his career at his family’s wealth management firm, The Bilal Group, he partnered with Troy Millings to launch EYL in 2018. Today, the brand includes a top business podcast, EYL University, and Invest Fest, the world’s largest financial literacy festival.\u003C\u002Fp>",{"id":1849,"name":1850,"title":1851,"company":707,"image":1852,"about":1853,"linkedin":1854,"twitter":42,"instagram":42,"facebook":42},"162ed903-2fab-436d-8b66-d271529fbbdc","Morgan Debaun","Founder, CEO and Chairman","https:\u002F\u002Fcontent-cdn.sessionboard.com\u002Fattendee-photo%2FSri4YFiPRRyP8uXQdQLU_headshot-1787332155670.png","\u003Cp>Morgan DeBaun is a serial entrepreneur, bestselling author and visionary leader in media and\u003Cbr \u002F>technology. She is the Founder, CEO and Chairman of Blavity Inc. and CEO of AfroTech, the\u003Cbr \u002F>leading platform at the intersection of technology, culture and consumer innovation. A\u003Cbr \u002F>recognized authority on AI and the future of work, Morgan advises executives on practical AI\u003Cbr \u002F>adoption and human-centered upskilling.\u003C\u002Fp>","https:\u002F\u002Fwww.linkedin.com\u002Fin\u002Fmorgandebaun","\u002Fapi\u002Fschedule-calendar?id=c5eef528-6bf8-4c9b-b60b-2b4b4ed0d82f",{"id":1857,"title":1858,"description":1859,"plainDescription":1860,"track":1189,"stage":42,"room":43,"venue":42,"ticketLevels":1861,"startTime":1615,"endTime":1798,"dayKey":24,"speakers":1862,"calendarUrl":1871},"61ce0e41-97df-4706-bb09-1d8e1ed9bdd7","Policy, Power, and Wealth","\u003Cp>Knowing how the rules around money are made gives you an advantage most people never develop. Pierre Whatley has spent his career inside those decisions at the Federal Reserve, the Senate Banking Committee, and on the campaign trail. This conversation breaks down how to access capital as an entrepreneur, what shifts in financial policy mean for your money and your business, and how to use that understanding to build wealth over the long term.\u003C\u002Fp>","Knowing how the rules around money are made gives you an advantage most people never develop. Pierre Whatley has spent his career inside those decisions at the Federal Reserve, the Senate Banking Committee, and on the campaign trail. This conversation breaks down how to access capital as an entrepreneur, what shifts in financial policy mean for your money and your business, and how to use that understanding to build wealth over the long term.",[60,61],[1863,1870],{"id":1864,"name":1865,"title":1099,"company":1866,"image":1867,"about":1868,"linkedin":1869,"twitter":42,"instagram":42,"facebook":42},"b05dcc2f-7ec7-4f2e-bd48-e1b9848cf8c5","Pierre Whatley","FS Vector","https:\u002F\u002Fcontent-cdn.sessionboard.com\u002Fevent-files%2FoPXb337THW6rJBg2JtIz_IMG_7330.jpeg","\u003Cp>Pierre Whatley is a Principal on FS Vector’s Advocacy team, recognized as one of The Hill's Top Lobbyists, helps bridge the gap between policymakers, regulators, and the financial services industry by educating stakeholders.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Previously, Pierre served in both the House and Senate, first as a Professional Staff Member on the House Financial Services Committee under then-Chairwoman Congresswoman Maxine Waters, and later as Staff Director of the Senate Subcommittee on Financial Institutions & Consumer Protection and Senior Economic Policy Advisor for Sen. Raphael Warnock. In addition to his political work, he also owns a small trucking company.\u003C\u002Fp>","https:\u002F\u002Fwww.linkedin.com\u002Fin\u002Fpwhatley\u002F",{"id":1698,"name":1699,"title":1700,"company":707,"image":1701,"about":1702,"linkedin":1703,"twitter":1704,"instagram":42,"facebook":42},"\u002Fapi\u002Fschedule-calendar?id=61ce0e41-97df-4706-bb09-1d8e1ed9bdd7",{"id":1873,"title":1874,"description":1875,"plainDescription":1876,"track":1877,"stage":42,"room":162,"venue":42,"ticketLevels":1878,"startTime":1879,"endTime":1880,"dayKey":24,"speakers":1881,"calendarUrl":1904},"76dc9372-9c3c-491b-8a60-88b467a45ccb","Discover & Preserve the Stories that Shape US Presented by Ancestry","\u003Cp>Every family has stories worth preserving, but many begin with only a few names, photos, or memories. In this session, attendees will learn how to transform what they already know into a living family history using Ancestry's powerful genealogy tools and AI-powered discovery experience.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Led by Ancestry CTO Sriram Thiagarajan, VP & Chief Legal Officer Lisa Garden Glover, and Principal Product Manager Breana Jones, this session will guide participants through building the foundation of a family tree, uncovering historical records with AI, and preserving family photos, documents, and stories for future generations. Along the way, attendees will gain insight into the importance of responsible AI, privacy, and trust when preserving their family's legacy.\u003C\u002Fp>","Every family has stories worth preserving, but many begin with only a few names, photos, or memories. In this session, attendees will learn how to transform what they already know into a living family history using Ancestry's powerful genealogy tools and AI-powered discovery experience.\nLed by Ancestry CTO Sriram Thiagarajan, VP & Chief Legal Officer Lisa Garden Glover, and Principal Product Manager Breana Jones, this session will guide participants through building the foundation of a family tree, uncovering historical records with AI, and preserving family photos, documents, and stories for future generations. Along the way, attendees will gain insight into the importance of responsible AI, privacy, and trust when preserving their family's legacy.","Global",[59,60,61,62],"2026-11-05T16:40:00.000Z","2026-11-05T17:40:00.000Z",[1882,1890,1897],{"id":1883,"name":1884,"title":1885,"company":1886,"image":1887,"about":1888,"linkedin":1889,"twitter":42,"instagram":42,"facebook":42},"a13902cd-0b15-4fbe-b047-18fd5dba10de","Sriram Thiagarajan","EVP & Chief Technology Officer","Ancestry","https:\u002F\u002Fcontent-cdn.sessionboard.com\u002Fattendee-photo%2F1dZV4nhQRhSE493iZAi4_headshot-1785967254571.png","\u003Cp>Sriram Thiagarajan is Executive Vice President and Chief Technology Officer at Ancestry, where he leads the company's engineering, AI, data science, cybersecurity, cloud, and platform strategy. Since joining Ancestry in 2017, he has helped drive technology innovation that enables millions to discover and preserve their family stories. With more than 20 years of technology leadership experience, Sriram has previously held executive roles at Infoblox, Twitter, Yahoo, VeriSign, and Ernst & Young. He holds engineering degrees from Florida Atlantic University and Anna University.\u003C\u002Fp>","https:\u002F\u002Fwww.linkedin.com\u002Fin\u002Fsriram-thiagarajan-206439\u002F",{"id":1891,"name":1892,"title":1893,"company":1886,"image":1894,"about":1895,"linkedin":1896,"twitter":42,"instagram":42,"facebook":42},"e59164b7-33bb-4a15-b73c-5ee2f2dfebb1","Lisa Glover-Gardin","Chief Privacy Office, VP Product and Privacy Legal","https:\u002F\u002Fcontent-cdn.sessionboard.com\u002Fattendee-photo%2FQ9xygzioSXKO5S3TOTNv_headshot-1785967995230.jpg","\u003Cp>Lisa Glover Gardin is Vice President, Associate General Counsel, Privacy and Product and Chief Privacy Officer at Ancestry, where she leads legal strategy for privacy, regulatory compliance, and product innovation. Before Ancestry, she served as Global Head of Privacy Legal at PayPal, overseeing global privacy strategy and regulatory compliance. Lisa also held senior legal leadership roles at Google and Meta's Reality Labs, helping launch consumer products with privacy-by-design principles. She earned law degrees from Santa Clara University and UC Berkeley School of Law.\u003C\u002Fp>","https:\u002F\u002Fwww.linkedin.com\u002Fin\u002Flisa-glover-gardin-6318204\u002F",{"id":1898,"name":1899,"title":1900,"company":1886,"image":1901,"about":1902,"linkedin":1903,"twitter":42,"instagram":42,"facebook":42},"18cf8ff8-8be1-4751-9da8-5f2ff08484f0","Breana Jones","Principal Product Manager","https:\u002F\u002Fcontent-cdn.sessionboard.com\u002Fattendee-photo%2F0ijhMc4TnaP8WRwFJdJw_headshot-1785968217317.jpg","\u003Cp>Breana Jones is a Principal Product Manager at Ancestry, where she leads Storytelling experiences that help people discover, understand, and preserve their family history. With more than a decade of experience at the intersection of storytelling and technology, she has built products at ESPN's Andscape, FiveThirtyEight, Medium, and VICE. A journalist by training, Breana holds a Bachelor of Journalism from the University of Missouri and a Master's degree from New York University.\u003C\u002Fp>","https:\u002F\u002Fwww.linkedin.com\u002Fin\u002Fbreanamjones\u002F","\u002Fapi\u002Fschedule-calendar?id=76dc9372-9c3c-491b-8a60-88b467a45ccb",{"id":1906,"title":1907,"description":1908,"plainDescription":1909,"track":87,"stage":42,"room":791,"venue":42,"ticketLevels":1910,"startTime":1879,"endTime":1798,"dayKey":24,"speakers":1911,"calendarUrl":1919},"09aaa013-5cd8-4598-86cd-aedc734eebef","Your Next Opportunity Starts With a Skill Presented by Microsoft","\u003Cp style=\"text-align:left\">The future belongs to people who can learn as fast as technology evolves.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp style=\"text-align:left\">Join Microsoft for a live demo of AI Skills Navigator and Learning Agent in Microsoft 365 Copilot, and discover a new way to build skills for an AI-powered world. See how personalized guidance can help you identify opportunities, uncover the skills that matter most, and take meaningful steps toward your career and learning goals.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp style=\"text-align:left\">Whether you're exploring AI for the first time or building on existing expertise, you'll experience how AI can transform learning from a collection of courses into a personalized journey of growth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp style=\"text-align:left\">Come curious. Get inspired. Leave with a plan.\u003C\u002Fp>","The future belongs to people who can learn as fast as technology evolves.\nJoin Microsoft for a live demo of AI Skills Navigator and Learning Agent in Microsoft 365 Copilot, and discover a new way to build skills for an AI-powered world. See how personalized guidance can help you identify opportunities, uncover the skills that matter most, and take meaningful steps toward your career and learning goals.\nWhether you're exploring AI for the first time or building on existing expertise, you'll experience how AI can transform learning from a collection of courses into a personalized journey of growth.\nCome curious. Get inspired. Leave with a plan.",[],[1912],{"id":1913,"name":1914,"title":1915,"company":465,"image":1916,"about":1917,"linkedin":1918,"twitter":42,"instagram":42,"facebook":42},"71fb9cd0-894f-41f1-9f55-4249e1bfa303","Raymond Brown","Principal Product Designer","https:\u002F\u002Fcontent-cdn.sessionboard.com\u002Fattendee-photo%2FYaMXqyhlQiKSMkayN4px_headshot-1785960012895.jpg","\u003Cp>An accomplished Product Design Leader with over 15 years of experience driving innovation from Entertainment to techcompanies. Proven track record of scaling impactful experiences. Currently serve as a Principal Product Designer at Microsoft, leading visioning and UX frameworks for the credentialing Ecosystem and it's shift to AI.\u003C\u002Fp>","linkedin.com\u002Fin\u002Fraybish","\u002Fapi\u002Fschedule-calendar?id=09aaa013-5cd8-4598-86cd-aedc734eebef",{"id":1921,"title":1922,"description":42,"plainDescription":42,"track":1877,"stage":42,"room":57,"venue":42,"ticketLevels":1923,"startTime":1924,"endTime":1798,"dayKey":24,"speakers":1925,"calendarUrl":1926},"e67e27d6-7d79-4281-9cf6-a80e8e761c6f","Global Summit Begins",[59,60,61,62],"2026-11-05T16:59:00.000Z",[],"\u002Fapi\u002Fschedule-calendar?id=e67e27d6-7d79-4281-9cf6-a80e8e761c6f",{"id":1928,"title":1929,"description":1930,"plainDescription":1931,"track":1032,"stage":42,"room":859,"venue":42,"ticketLevels":1932,"startTime":1798,"endTime":1880,"dayKey":24,"speakers":1933,"calendarUrl":1943},"619718d7-7e03-4f23-8684-4790e1189b5a","Blood, Bytes & Bias: Clinical Trials and AI-Driven Research","\u003Cp>Medical AI is being trained on data that too often leaves Black patients out. Clinical trial participation, representative datasets, and accountable research infrastructure are not optional equity measures. They are the foundation for AI that can accurately diagnose, treat, and save Black lives. With Sickle Cell Disease and Multiple Myeloma as anchors to his argument, Travis Cleaves breaks down how EHR systems and trial pipelines feed medical AI, where Black patients go missing, and what the gap costs. \u003C\u002Fp>","Medical AI is being trained on data that too often leaves Black patients out. Clinical trial participation, representative datasets, and accountable research infrastructure are not optional equity measures. They are the foundation for AI that can accurately diagnose, treat, and save Black lives. With Sickle Cell Disease and Multiple Myeloma as anchors to his argument, Travis Cleaves breaks down how EHR systems and trial pipelines feed medical AI, where Black patients go missing, and what the gap costs.",[59,61],[1934],{"id":1935,"name":1936,"title":1937,"company":1938,"image":1939,"about":1940,"linkedin":1941,"twitter":1942,"instagram":42,"facebook":42},"92efacfd-d920-42e5-a4b2-5d70f3628e79","Travis Cleaves","Deputy Director of Research Informatics and Data Science","American Society of Hematology Research Collaborative","https:\u002F\u002Fcontent-cdn.sessionboard.com\u002Fevent-files%2FNKBy10Qoy1TLVMDhAmwy_Travis%20Cleaves.jpg","\u003Cp>Travis Cleaves is the Deputy Director of Research Informatics and Data Science at the ASH Research Collaborative (ASH RC), the research arm of the American Society of Hematology — the world’s leading professional organization dedicated to the study and treatment of blood disorders. In this role, he leads initiatives in EHR data collection, quality assurance, and system optimization, driving the seamless integration of EHR and real-world data into ASH RC’s Data Hub to power hematologic disease research. His work is central to advancing clinical studies focused on Sickle Cell Disease and Multiple Myeloma.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With deep expertise in health information management and informatics, Travis has implemented EHR systems at scale, conducted interface testing and architecture reviews, and optimized clinical data workflows across platforms, including Cerner Millennium and Epic. He brings advanced technical fluency in HL7 v2, FHIR\u002FJSON, and SQL, enabling robust EHR integration, interoperability, and regulatory compliance. Prior to joining ASH RC, he served as a Health Informatics Subject Matter Expert at Booz Allen Hamilton and as an Interface Architect and EHRM Ambulatory Portfolio Lead at MicroHealth, LLC, where he led cross-functional teams in EHR integration and Meaningful Use attestations.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Travis holds a BS in Biology from Prairie View A&M University and an AAS in Practical Nursing from Lone Star College. He is a Certified ScrumMaster® (CSM®) and holds an Information Privacy and Security (IPS) certification. His rare combination of clinical nursing background, systems architecture expertise, and research informatics leadership gives him a uniquely grounded perspective on the human stakes of the data decisions the health tech industry makes every day.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp> \u003C\u002Fp>","https:\u002F\u002Fwww.linkedin.com\u002Fin\u002Ftravis-c-6056ba1\u002F","www.ashrc.org","\u002Fapi\u002Fschedule-calendar?id=619718d7-7e03-4f23-8684-4790e1189b5a",{"id":1945,"title":1946,"description":1947,"plainDescription":1948,"track":648,"stage":42,"room":649,"venue":42,"ticketLevels":1949,"startTime":1798,"endTime":1950,"dayKey":24,"speakers":1951,"calendarUrl":1968},"3dd99491-4972-4f80-a675-bcde5a0037c0","Building Trust & Confidence Across Healthcare","\u003Cp>Trust is the foundation of effective healthcare delivery, yet it remains fragile across patients, providers, and systems. In this fireside conversation, Dr. Vindell Washington shares how healthcare leaders can sustain trust while scaling data, technology, and new care models. He covers transparency, data stewardship, interoperability, and patient engagement as pillars for confident adoption of AI and digital health tools.\u003C\u002Fp>","Trust is the foundation of effective healthcare delivery, yet it remains fragile across patients, providers, and systems. In this fireside conversation, Dr. Vindell Washington shares how healthcare leaders can sustain trust while scaling data, technology, and new care models. He covers transparency, data stewardship, interoperability, and patient engagement as pillars for confident adoption of AI and digital health tools.",[59,61],"2026-11-05T17:45:00.000Z",[1952,1960],{"id":1953,"name":1954,"title":1955,"company":1956,"image":1957,"about":1958,"linkedin":1959,"twitter":42,"instagram":42,"facebook":42},"1d355ca8-0c5e-45ae-a914-5d191fe09366","Toni Marshall","Head of Patient Insights & Engagement","UCB","https:\u002F\u002Fcontent-cdn.sessionboard.com\u002Fevent-files%2FgdxFSdnDTFyQq8BWshSl_Toni%20Marshall%20Headshot.png","\u003Cp>Toni Marshall is a health marketing, insights, and behavior change leader with more than 12 years of experience across pharma and public health. As Head of Patient Insights & Engagement at UCB, she leads the patient insights agenda across the U.S. business, partnering with commercial teams to shape strategy around patient needs. Her work challenges organizations to move beyond surface-level engagement to earn trust, influence behavior, and drive measurable health impact.  \u003C\u002Fp>","https:\u002F\u002Fwww.linkedin.com\u002Fin\u002Ftoni11am\u002F",{"id":1961,"name":1962,"title":1963,"company":1964,"image":1965,"about":1966,"linkedin":1967,"twitter":42,"instagram":42,"facebook":42},"d731a098-39d7-4451-8e36-16db517c52cb","Dr. Vindell Washington","Chief Clinical Officer","Verily","https:\u002F\u002Fcontent-cdn.sessionboard.com\u002Fevent-files%2FrgfPQCLwSIdEZWPOVaDg_VW-%20headshot.jpg","\u003Cp>Vindell Washington, MD, MS, is the Chief Clinical Officer and Head of Health Equity Center of Excellence at Verily. Dr. Washington provides clinical leadership across Verilyʼs research and care product suites and currently leads the company’s Center of Excellence for Health Equity. Previously, he served as Chief Executive Officer of Onduo, Verilyʼs virtual care solution for chronic condition management. Prior to Verily, he was Chief Medical Officer and Executive Vice President at Blue Cross Blue Shield of Louisiana where he oversaw network operations and contracting, medical policy and quality, disease management and pharmacy benefits.\u003C\u002Fp>","https:\u002F\u002Fwww.linkedin.com\u002Fin\u002Fvindell-washington-85190029\u002F","\u002Fapi\u002Fschedule-calendar?id=3dd99491-4972-4f80-a675-bcde5a0037c0",{"id":1970,"title":1971,"description":1972,"plainDescription":1973,"track":56,"stage":42,"room":438,"venue":42,"ticketLevels":1974,"startTime":1798,"endTime":1824,"dayKey":24,"speakers":1975,"calendarUrl":1976},"9447ad86-3eaf-4ffe-aef2-73d0959c6618","HBCU Alumni Meetup","\u003Cp>An elevated networking experience celebrating the legacy, leadership, and cultural impact of HBCU alumni. This gathering creates space for connection, recognition, and community among those shaping the future of tech and more through historically rooted excellence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Afrotech Conference Badge Required\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fp>","An elevated networking experience celebrating the legacy, leadership, and cultural impact of HBCU alumni. This gathering creates space for connection, recognition, and community among those shaping the future of tech and more through historically rooted excellence.\nAfrotech Conference Badge Required",[59,60,61,62],[],"\u002Fapi\u002Fschedule-calendar?id=9447ad86-3eaf-4ffe-aef2-73d0959c6618",{"id":1978,"title":1979,"description":1980,"plainDescription":1981,"track":1982,"stage":42,"room":791,"venue":42,"ticketLevels":1983,"startTime":1798,"endTime":1984,"dayKey":24,"speakers":1985,"calendarUrl":1994},"e35e28c9-f19e-46af-8b7a-73758dc04e94","Keeping Satellites Alive: A Hands-On Demo","\u003Cp>Julia Weber, Space Manufacturing Engineer at Planet Labs, will bring a real SuperDove satellite to the AfroTech stage, giving attendees a rare, hands-on look at the hardware behind the world’s largest commercial Earth observation fleet. Drawing on her background as a Space Systems Engineer, where she managed orbital health and real-time execution in space, Julia will break down how satellites are controlled from Earth to capture daily imagery for climate monitoring, disaster response, and food security. Now helping build Planet's next-generation manufacturing capabilities, she brings an end-to-end perspective from cleanroom build to orbital operations, inspiring greater representation and highlighting the wide range of careers shaping the future of space\u003C\u002Fp>","Julia Weber, Space Manufacturing Engineer at Planet Labs, will bring a real SuperDove satellite to the AfroTech stage, giving attendees a rare, hands-on look at the hardware behind the world’s largest commercial Earth observation fleet. Drawing on her background as a Space Systems Engineer, where she managed orbital health and real-time execution in space, Julia will break down how satellites are controlled from Earth to capture daily imagery for climate monitoring, disaster response, and food security. Now helping build Planet's next-generation manufacturing capabilities, she brings an end-to-end perspective from cleanroom build to orbital operations, inspiring greater representation and highlighting the wide range of careers shaping the future of space","Smart Cities",[59,60,61,62],"2026-11-05T17:20:00.000Z",[1986],{"id":1987,"name":1988,"title":1989,"company":1990,"image":1991,"about":1992,"linkedin":1993,"twitter":42,"instagram":42,"facebook":42},"a799584c-cbf6-41bd-9224-6a9774a99f37","Julia Weber","Space Manufacturing Engineer","Planet Labs","https:\u002F\u002Fcontent-cdn.sessionboard.com\u002Fattendee-photo%2FUciLBY93Siy6V7SFLJ0y_headshot-1788976253550.png","\u003Cp>Julia Weber is a Space Manufacturing Engineer at Planet Labs in Berlin, building out Planet’s first facility outside the United States for the Pelican fleet. Leveraging her background in satellite operations, where she managed health and collision avoidance for the largest commercial Earth observation constellation, she applies flight experience directly to manufacturing. At AfroTech, she is bringing a real SuperDove satellite onto the stage to show how spacecraft are built and controlled from 500 km above Earth. Space is not limited to legacy hubs. It belongs to the global diaspora. The room exists, and AfroTech attendees belong in it.\u003C\u002Fp>","https:\u002F\u002Fwww.linkedin.com\u002Fin\u002Fjulia-weber-25a382124\u002F","\u002Fapi\u002Fschedule-calendar?id=e35e28c9-f19e-46af-8b7a-73758dc04e94",{"id":1996,"title":1997,"description":1998,"plainDescription":1999,"track":56,"stage":42,"room":359,"venue":42,"ticketLevels":2000,"startTime":1798,"endTime":1824,"dayKey":24,"speakers":2001,"calendarUrl":2002},"97eb0488-4665-440a-b296-d1d99309fe0c","Open AI Roundtable","\u003Cp> In partnership with OpenAI, connecting people across industries to discuss how we can utilize AI responsibly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cem>Facilitator:\u003C\u002Fem> TBD\u003C\u002Fp>","In partnership with OpenAI, connecting people across industries to discuss how we can utilize AI responsibly.\nFacilitator: TBD",[],[],"\u002Fapi\u002Fschedule-calendar?id=97eb0488-4665-440a-b296-d1d99309fe0c",{"id":2004,"title":2005,"description":2006,"plainDescription":2007,"track":1877,"stage":42,"room":57,"venue":42,"ticketLevels":2008,"startTime":1798,"endTime":1763,"dayKey":24,"speakers":2009,"calendarUrl":2017},"452c4a7f-940a-40d6-ab46-9fad9d712fbc","Reframe Haiti: Media, Money, and Market Power","\u003Cp>Using Haiti as a global case study, this session examines how culture can become market power. The conversation moves beyond crisis narratives to examples in film, sports, fashion, Marvel storytelling, World Cup qualification, and digital media, showing how creators, technologists, athletes, and diaspora networks can turn visibility into investment, partnerships, ecosystem growth, and more informed engagement with emerging markets.\u003C\u002Fp>","Using Haiti as a global case study, this session examines how culture can become market power. The conversation moves beyond crisis narratives to examples in film, sports, fashion, Marvel storytelling, World Cup qualification, and digital media, showing how creators, technologists, athletes, and diaspora networks can turn visibility into investment, partnerships, ecosystem growth, and more informed engagement with emerging markets.",[59,60,61,62],[2010],{"id":2011,"name":2012,"title":572,"company":2013,"image":2014,"about":2015,"linkedin":2016,"twitter":42,"instagram":42,"facebook":42},"ad09b4b4-970c-4332-9d77-ff206098ed71","Shaïna Silva","World Connected Media Venturs","https:\u002F\u002Fcontent-cdn.sessionboard.com\u002Fevent-files%2F9RaKJ2mRlOAOtaUZRQpp_DSC_5612.JPG","\u003Cp>Shaïna Silva is an award-winning entrepreneur, ecosystem architect, and digital transformation strategist focused on advancing growth across emerging markets. As CEO of World Connected Platforms, a venture-building studio developing technology platforms and initiatives that support innovation and the creative economy across Africa, Latin America & the Caribbean. Shaïna also founded #SHE_BUILDS, a global initiative connecting women entrepreneurs, executives, investors, creators to mentorship, and capital. Previously, she held roles at Meta and RocketSpace and was recognized among the 100 Most Influential People of African Descent Under 40.\u003C\u002Fp>","https:\u002F\u002Fwww.linkedin.com\u002Fin\u002Fshainasilva\u002F","\u002Fapi\u002Fschedule-calendar?id=452c4a7f-940a-40d6-ab46-9fad9d712fbc",{"id":2019,"title":2020,"description":2021,"plainDescription":2022,"track":1877,"stage":42,"room":57,"venue":42,"ticketLevels":2023,"startTime":1763,"endTime":2024,"dayKey":24,"speakers":2025,"calendarUrl":2035},"5b142a5b-84f9-4112-9b36-59cffb112918","Africa's Fintech Opportunity","\u003Cp>Africa's fintech ecosystem is building financial infrastructure the rest of the world is watching. Mobile money, digital lending, and cross-border payments are being reimagined at scale, and the builders driving it are redefining what's possible. Zekarias Amsalu has accelerated 100+ African startups and helped unlock $400M in growth capital. This session explores what's being built and how diaspora professionals can actively participate.\u003C\u002Fp>","Africa's fintech ecosystem is building financial infrastructure the rest of the world is watching. Mobile money, digital lending, and cross-border payments are being reimagined at scale, and the builders driving it are redefining what's possible. Zekarias Amsalu has accelerated 100+ African startups and helped unlock $400M in growth capital. This session explores what's being built and how diaspora professionals can actively participate.",[59,60,61,62],"2026-11-05T18:10:00.000Z",[2026,2034],{"id":2027,"name":2028,"title":2029,"company":2030,"image":2031,"about":2032,"linkedin":2033,"twitter":42,"instagram":42,"facebook":42},"1c3fcbf2-c368-49cd-838f-4463b0610421","Zekarias Amsalu","Co-Founder & MD","Africa Fintech Summit ","https:\u002F\u002Fcontent-cdn.sessionboard.com\u002Fattendee-photo%2F30HqNlikQ4mkd8hIPaUa_Zekarias%20Amsalu%20-%20Co-Founder%20AFTS%20%26%20Founder%20-%20Ibex%20Frontier%20(1).JPG","\u003Cp>Zekarias Amsalu is a fintech entrepreneur, ecosystem builder, and Co-Founder of the Africa Fintech Summit, a premier biannual gathering connecting leaders across Africa and global markets. He's also Founder and Managing Director of Ibex Frontier LLC, a Washington, D.C. based consultancy helping organizations navigate African markets. Through the summit and his Alpha Expo Micro Accelerator & Pitch Competition, Zekarias helped more than 100 African startups gain visibility, investor connections, and access to over $2 million in awards and benefits. He's contributed to events at the African Union, United Nations & US-Africa Investment Summit.\u003C\u002Fp>","https:\u002F\u002Fwww.linkedin.com\u002Fin\u002Fzekarias-amsalu-dubale-fcca-073ab414\u002F",{"id":237,"name":238,"title":239,"company":240,"image":241,"about":242,"linkedin":243,"twitter":42,"instagram":42,"facebook":42},"\u002Fapi\u002Fschedule-calendar?id=5b142a5b-84f9-4112-9b36-59cffb112918",{"id":2037,"title":2038,"description":2039,"plainDescription":2040,"track":56,"stage":42,"room":1171,"venue":42,"ticketLevels":2041,"startTime":1824,"endTime":2042,"dayKey":24,"speakers":2043,"calendarUrl":2044},"73962e37-b856-4b41-86ae-42c13a4c98e5","Future of Work Meetup","\u003Cp>A collaborative meetup for HR leaders and People Ops professionals passionate about building equitable, inclusive workplaces. Attendees will connect over real-world challenges, share strategies for organizational growth, team culture, and employee engagement, and exchange practical ideas in a supportive, solutions-driven space. Perfect for those who want to network, learn, and lead the way in shaping the future of work.\u003C\u002Fp>","A collaborative meetup for HR leaders and People Ops professionals passionate about building equitable, inclusive workplaces. Attendees will connect over real-world challenges, share strategies for organizational growth, team culture, and employee engagement, and exchange practical ideas in a supportive, solutions-driven space. Perfect for those who want to network, learn, and lead the way in shaping the future of work.",[59,60,61,62],"2026-11-05T19:30:00.000Z",[],"\u002Fapi\u002Fschedule-calendar?id=73962e37-b856-4b41-86ae-42c13a4c98e5",{"id":2046,"title":2047,"description":2048,"plainDescription":2049,"track":394,"stage":42,"room":791,"venue":42,"ticketLevels":2050,"startTime":2051,"endTime":2052,"dayKey":24,"speakers":2053,"calendarUrl":2078},"67c77fae-0f6f-4943-bd88-0502316cd2c6","Building a Venture-Backable Company","\u003Cp>Profitable is not the same as venture-backable. Investors who have backed some of the most category-defining companies in tech break down what they are actually looking for at the earliest stages: how they evaluate founders, why most companies cap their own upside, and how creators and bootstrappers can build for scale without giving up their edge. Walk away with a capital strategy that meets you where you are.\u003C\u002Fp>","Profitable is not the same as venture-backable. Investors who have backed some of the most category-defining companies in tech break down what they are actually looking for at the earliest stages: how they evaluate founders, why most companies cap their own upside, and how creators and bootstrappers can build for scale without giving up their edge. Walk away with a capital strategy that meets you where you are.",[59,60,61,62],"2026-11-05T18:05:00.000Z","2026-11-05T19:00:00.000Z",[2054,2062,2070],{"id":2055,"name":2056,"title":2057,"company":2058,"image":2059,"about":2060,"linkedin":2061,"twitter":42,"instagram":42,"facebook":42},"b0a3d26b-221f-4fef-8187-fe52c606aa9d","Arif Gursel","Managing Director","8genC - UnCap Ventures","https:\u002F\u002Fcontent-cdn.sessionboard.com\u002Fattendee-photo%2FRlUHag9uRDasxm01rXoN_headshot-1784034643008.jpg","\u003Cp>Arif Gursel is a creative and technical executive who effortlessly transitions between left- and right-brain executions, demonstrating adaptability and versatility. He is currently the founder and managing director of 8genC (pronounced 'agency') Inc., a firm helping creators, brands, and technology companies scale through strategic leadership. Gursel'has held multiple global leadership roles at Fortune 500 companies, including Microsoft, Zillow, Salesforce, Netflix, and Google, where he specializes in technology, partnerships, and the creator economy. He invests in early-stage startups through Unified Capital and 8genC Venture Studios (8VS).\u003C\u002Fp>","https:\u002F\u002Fwww.linkedin.com\u002Fin\u002Farifgursel\u002F",{"id":2063,"name":2064,"title":2065,"company":2066,"image":2067,"about":2068,"linkedin":2069,"twitter":42,"instagram":42,"facebook":42},"fa957380-cb2f-4b23-96d5-3599ba362c59","Monique Idlett","Co-Founder & General Partner","Reign Ventures","https:\u002F\u002Fcontent-cdn.sessionboard.com\u002Fevent-files%2FYNhXylnMR8KczL79ENRv_moniquehsafrotech.jpg","\u003Cp>Monique Idlett is an investor, entrepreneur, and Co-Founder\u002FGeneral Partner of Reign Venture Capital, a top-performing seed-stage firm investing in early-stage technology companies. With over 30 years of experience across entertainment, technology, and venture capital, she has founded successful music ventures and served as Executive Producer of the Emmy and Golden Globe-nominated television series Empire. Monique is recognized for advancing innovation, equity, and social impact through business and philanthropy.\u003C\u002Fp>","https:\u002F\u002Fwww.linkedin.com\u002Fin\u002Fmonique-idlett-41353b15\u002Foverlay\u002Fabout-this-profile\u002F",{"id":2071,"name":2072,"title":2073,"company":2074,"image":2075,"about":2076,"linkedin":2077,"twitter":42,"instagram":42,"facebook":42},"93fef9cd-2cc9-43f6-9cdc-69c3369faade","Kobie Fuller","General Partner","Upfront Ventures","https:\u002F\u002Fcontent-cdn.sessionboard.com\u002Fevent-files%2FEJ77V1fJTOQcpMK6VRzA_Kobie%20Fuller.jpg","\u003Cp>Kobie has been a General Partner at Upfront since 2016, where he focuses on applied AI and next generation human computer interaction platforms. Over more than two decades in venture capital, he has held key roles at Accel, OpenView Venture Partners, and Insight Venture Partners, backing category-defining companies including ExactTarget (acquired by Salesforce for $2.5B), UserTesting (IPO and $1.3B exit), and Oculus (acquired by Meta for $2B). At Upfront, his current investments include Sandbar, Laurel, Cordial, Martie and a growing set of companies shaping the future of AI-enabled work.\u003C\u002Fp>","https:\u002F\u002Fwww.linkedin.com\u002Fin\u002Fkobiefuller\u002F","\u002Fapi\u002Fschedule-calendar?id=67c77fae-0f6f-4943-bd88-0502316cd2c6",{"id":2080,"title":2081,"description":2082,"plainDescription":2083,"track":1877,"stage":42,"room":57,"venue":42,"ticketLevels":2084,"startTime":2024,"endTime":2085,"dayKey":24,"speakers":2086,"calendarUrl":2095},"19dfd590-8bd5-4cce-98c0-e36cd8dd06c4","How Small Nations Are Winning Big in Global Tech Infrastructure","\u003Cp>Bermuda’s transformation into a critical hub for global digital infrastructure offers a blueprint for competing on the world stage. Minister Lightbourne will share how regulatory clarity, technical excellence, and strategic positioning helped secure Google’s Nuvem and Sol subsea cable infrastructure projects. The session highlights how smart governance accelerates trust, attracts billion-dollar investments, and enables small nations and underrepresented communities to win major tech partnerships through transparency, strong systems, and community engagement.\u003C\u002Fp>","Bermuda’s transformation into a critical hub for global digital infrastructure offers a blueprint for competing on the world stage. Minister Lightbourne will share how regulatory clarity, technical excellence, and strategic positioning helped secure Google’s Nuvem and Sol subsea cable infrastructure projects. The session highlights how smart governance accelerates trust, attracts billion-dollar investments, and enables small nations and underrepresented communities to win major tech partnerships through transparency, strong systems, and community engagement.",[59,60,61,62],"2026-11-05T18:40:00.000Z",[2087],{"id":2088,"name":2089,"title":2090,"company":2091,"image":2092,"about":2093,"linkedin":2094,"twitter":42,"instagram":42,"facebook":42},"0bb37c18-019d-4e96-8db9-92d3bb08bfbc","Hon. Alexa Lightbourne JP, MP","Minister of Home Affairs","Government of Bermuda","https:\u002F\u002Fcontent-cdn.sessionboard.com\u002Fevent-files%2FFj93FTDzTAa4hcHvNUfz_IMG_0021.jpeg","\u003Cp>The Hon. Alexa N. H. Lightbourne, JP, MP, is Bermuda’s Minister of Home Affairs, appointed in Feb 2025. Her portfolio includes energy, land registration, consumer affairs, regulatory affairs, and digital transformation. A strategic consultant and policy advisor, she previously served as Head of Operations and Strategy and Chief of Staff to the Premier of Bermuda, where she led government initiatives focused on efficiency and transformation. Her international political experience includes work on campaigns in the Caribbean and organizing for Barack Obama’s 2012 presidential campaign.\u003C\u002Fp>","http:\u002F\u002Flinkedin.com\u002Fin\u002Falexa-lightbourne-llb-9648b6249","\u002Fapi\u002Fschedule-calendar?id=19dfd590-8bd5-4cce-98c0-e36cd8dd06c4",{"id":2097,"title":2098,"description":42,"plainDescription":42,"track":1877,"stage":42,"room":57,"venue":42,"ticketLevels":2099,"startTime":2085,"endTime":2100,"dayKey":24,"speakers":2101,"calendarUrl":2102},"867f8bfd-2946-4152-8d74-9f55a09ea7d6","Global Summit Ends",[],"2026-11-05T18:41:00.000Z",[],"\u002Fapi\u002Fschedule-calendar?id=867f8bfd-2946-4152-8d74-9f55a09ea7d6",{"id":2104,"title":2105,"description":2106,"plainDescription":2107,"track":394,"stage":42,"room":556,"venue":42,"ticketLevels":2108,"startTime":2109,"endTime":2042,"dayKey":24,"speakers":2110,"calendarUrl":2127},"b7f522f6-f7b5-4482-b11d-a3e286818351","Third Spaces & Building Real Community with The Gathering Spot","\u003Cp>Ryan Wilson and TK Petersen, co-founders of The Gathering Spot, share how they built one of the country's most influential membership communities and why intentional third spaces are essential for career growth, creative collaboration, and surrounding yourself with people who elevate you.\u003C\u002Fp>","Ryan Wilson and TK Petersen, co-founders of The Gathering Spot, share how they built one of the country's most influential membership communities and why intentional third spaces are essential for career growth, creative collaboration, and surrounding yourself with people who elevate you.",[59,60,61,62],"2026-11-05T18:45:00.000Z",[2111,2119,2126],{"id":2112,"name":2113,"title":2114,"company":2115,"image":2116,"about":2117,"linkedin":2118,"twitter":42,"instagram":42,"facebook":42},"594a570a-5ff2-4221-bf52-5e121416b457","TK Petersen","Co-Founder ","The Gathering Spot","https:\u002F\u002Fcontent-cdn.sessionboard.com\u002Fattendee-photo%2Fbwfik0uTBamzi0AYrUeg_transformed-1778251740490.png","\u003Cp>TK Petersen is co-founder and CFO of The Gathering Spot, a private membership network built to foster community, collaboration, and connection. Under his leadership, the company has expanded from Atlanta to Washington, D.C., Los Angeles, and beyond. TK oversees operations and financial growth across the business and has been recognized by outlets including Forbes, Fast Company, and The New York Times for his impact in business and community building.\u003C\u002Fp>","https:\u002F\u002Fwww.linkedin.com\u002Fin\u002Ftk-petersen-1586b6a9\u002F",{"id":2120,"name":2121,"title":2122,"company":2115,"image":2123,"about":2124,"linkedin":2125,"twitter":711,"instagram":42,"facebook":42},"6c70d75f-7b27-447b-8b57-9fc739473584","Ryan Wilson","CEO & Co-Founder ","https:\u002F\u002Fcontent-cdn.sessionboard.com\u002Fattendee-photo%2F8pJzpqPBRoiqt5NxUzHu_Ryan%20Wilson.jpeg","\u003Cp>Ryan Wilson is the visionary CEO and co-founder of The Gathering Spot, a national private membership network redefining community and collaboration for Black professionals. At just 24, he secured funding to launch TGS in Atlanta, which has since expanded to multiple cities and become a hub for entrepreneurs, creatives, and changemakers. A recognized thought leader, Ryan has spoken at major institutions and corporations, been honored as one of The Root 100 and the Ebony Power 100, and serves on numerous civic boards. A Georgetown University and Law Center graduate, he resides in Atlanta with his wife and children.\u003C\u002Fp>","https:\u002F\u002Fwww.linkedin.com\u002Fin\u002Fryan-wilson-47656632\u002F",{"id":719,"name":720,"title":721,"company":42,"image":722,"about":723,"linkedin":724,"twitter":42,"instagram":42,"facebook":42},"\u002Fapi\u002Fschedule-calendar?id=b7f522f6-f7b5-4482-b11d-a3e286818351",{"id":2129,"title":2130,"description":2131,"plainDescription":2132,"track":161,"stage":42,"room":791,"venue":42,"ticketLevels":2133,"startTime":2052,"endTime":2134,"dayKey":24,"speakers":2135,"calendarUrl":2152},"1b9358c0-ff8d-4716-9f08-543399a2a6cc","Closing the AI Trust Gap in CX","\u003Cp>Customer-facing AI is scaling fast. Trust is becoming the limiting factor. In this fireside chat, Zendesk Chief Legal Officer Shana Simmons breaks down what it takes to build AI that customers and frontline teams will actually adopt, built around three requirements: mandatory transparency, operational explainability, and real accountability. For technical leaders deploying AI in high-stakes customer moments.\u003C\u002Fp>","Customer-facing AI is scaling fast. Trust is becoming the limiting factor. In this fireside chat, Zendesk Chief Legal Officer Shana Simmons breaks down what it takes to build AI that customers and frontline teams will actually adopt, built around three requirements: mandatory transparency, operational explainability, and real accountability. For technical leaders deploying AI in high-stakes customer moments.",[59,60,61,62],"2026-11-05T19:40:00.000Z",[2136,2144],{"id":2137,"name":2138,"title":2139,"company":2140,"image":2141,"about":2142,"linkedin":2143,"twitter":42,"instagram":42,"facebook":42},"e5fb1790-d300-4cdf-a7ab-c51d229c1a5e","Shana Simmons","Chief Legal Officer ","Zendesk","https:\u002F\u002Fcontent-cdn.sessionboard.com\u002Fevent-files%2FPW39YI0gRpy1cGYkaOli_Shana%20Simmons.png","\u003Cp>Shana Simmons is the Chief Legal Officer at Zendesk where she leads the global legal department in facilitating growth, mitigating risk, and helping shape the company's strategy to maximize value for Zendesk's customers and stakeholders. Shana joined Zendesk in March 2024. Prior to Zendesk she served as the Chief Legal Officer at Everlaw where she spearheadedthe lgal department overseeing legal, regulatory, privacy, governance, risk and compliance. Before Everlaw, Shana was Head of Go-To-Market Legal at Google Cloud, where her team played a pivotal role in expanding the business into global and regulated markets. Shana is a leader who achieves results by investing in and mentoring team, helping people grow into their full potential. She earned her J.D. from UC Berkeley School of Law and holds a B.A. with honors from Wesleyan University. Outside of work, she serves as a corporate board member for HiHello and Serves on the boards of Wesleyan University and the Oakland Zoo. Shana lives in Oakland, California with her husband and two children. \u003C\u002Fp>","https:\u002F\u002Fwww.linkedin.com\u002Fin\u002Fshana-simmons\u002F",{"id":2145,"name":2146,"title":2147,"company":2148,"image":2149,"about":2150,"linkedin":2151,"twitter":42,"instagram":42,"facebook":42},"b76f505c-2662-49f2-a978-ddb485a20584","Yemi Akisanya","Vice President of Culture and People Experience","Axon","https:\u002F\u002Fcontent-cdn.sessionboard.com\u002Fattendee-photo%2FEv4wx33pTc23rrSvqg98_headshot-1788218418295.jpg","\u003Cp>Yemi Akisanya has spent his 20+ year career answering one question: What does it take for people to do the best work of their lives? Born in Chicago and raised in Lagos, he learned young that culture shapes everything. Today, as Vice President of Culture and People Experience at Axon, he leads a global strategy that ties belonging to high performance in service of a mission to protect life. He has transformed cultures on four continents, teaches MBA students, and serves on boards advancing economic opportunity. To thousands, he is proof that how we treat people is strategy. Culture, he says, is not a passport. It's a perspective.\u003C\u002Fp>","https:\u002F\u002Fwww.linkedin.com\u002Fin\u002Fyemiakisanya\u002F","\u002Fapi\u002Fschedule-calendar?id=1b9358c0-ff8d-4716-9f08-543399a2a6cc",{"id":2154,"title":2155,"description":2156,"plainDescription":2157,"track":648,"stage":42,"room":649,"venue":42,"ticketLevels":2158,"startTime":2042,"endTime":2159,"dayKey":24,"speakers":2160,"calendarUrl":2168},"f53b0bc4-cc94-4a28-b9f4-2da827a9d3ba","The HCP Skill Stack for 2030","\u003Cp>The skills that made a great clinician in 2015 are not the same ones needed in 2030. Dr. Shannon Barnes Martin examines the emerging competency stack healthcare professionals will need to navigate AI, digital transformation, and shifting care models, covering digital fluency, data literacy, clinical expertise, and leadership, and offers a practical framework for building those competencies into workforce development.\u003C\u002Fp>","The skills that made a great clinician in 2015 are not the same ones needed in 2030. Dr. Shannon Barnes Martin examines the emerging competency stack healthcare professionals will need to navigate AI, digital transformation, and shifting care models, covering digital fluency, data literacy, clinical expertise, and leadership, and offers a practical framework for building those competencies into workforce development.",[59,61],"2026-11-05T20:00:00.000Z",[2161],{"id":2162,"name":2163,"title":2164,"company":465,"image":2165,"about":2166,"linkedin":2167,"twitter":42,"instagram":42,"facebook":42},"3cb0bf29-bc59-4ec3-9da8-0e1fb3caad40","Dr. Shannon Barnes Martin","Principal Nurse Experience Manager","https:\u002F\u002Fcontent-cdn.sessionboard.com\u002Fevent-files%2Fz0XUPxDCSfWUx2sgHBTA_bHeadshot%202024.jpg","\u003Cp>Dr. Shannon Barnes Martin is a nurse informaticist and healthcare technology leader with over 20 years of nursing experience across pediatrics, nephrology, medical-surgical care, and more. She currently serves as Principal Nurse Experience Manager at Microsoft, leading nursing initiatives and generative AI adoption in healthcare. Dr. Martin is also dedicated to community outreach through organizations including Girls Who Code and the Birmingham Civil Rights Institute.\u003C\u002Fp>","https:\u002F\u002Fwww.linkedin.com\u002Fin\u002Fshannon-barnes-martin-dnp\u002F","\u002Fapi\u002Fschedule-calendar?id=f53b0bc4-cc94-4a28-b9f4-2da827a9d3ba",{"id":2170,"title":2171,"description":2172,"plainDescription":2173,"track":1877,"stage":42,"room":556,"venue":42,"ticketLevels":2174,"startTime":2042,"endTime":2159,"dayKey":24,"speakers":2175,"calendarUrl":2190},"3166c32b-15cf-491b-b86d-1c40c8bcc174","The Sound of Change with Vic Mensa","\u003Cp>Vic Mensa has never separated the music from the business, the activism, or the ownership. From building 93 Boyz to reclaiming his story through Halfrican, he turns culture into equity, at home and across borders. This conversation unpacks what it takes to own your work, own your narrative, and build something that lasts.\u003C\u002Fp>","Vic Mensa has never separated the music from the business, the activism, or the ownership. From building 93 Boyz to reclaiming his story through Halfrican, he turns culture into equity, at home and across borders. This conversation unpacks what it takes to own your work, own your narrative, and build something that lasts.",[59,60,61,62],[2176,2183],{"id":2177,"name":2178,"title":2179,"company":42,"image":2180,"about":2181,"linkedin":2182,"twitter":42,"instagram":42,"facebook":42},"5ed08bf9-1332-4546-a2c3-ad43f1987ea1","Vic Mensa","Musician, Actor, Filmmaker, Founder, Philanthropist ","https:\u002F\u002Fcontent-cdn.sessionboard.com\u002Fevent-files%2FWFFzFs0GSUKJDzXNt4UW_VicMensaHeadshot2025%20copy.JPG","\u003Cp>Vic Mensa is a Ghanaian-American musician, actor, filmmaker and founder, recognized as a leading cultural voice. Beyond music, he drives global dialogue through his Webby-winning Orange Tree Series and builds impact with his cannabis brand 93 Boyz. With a multidisciplinary career spanning tech, culture and community, Mensa offers a forward-thinking perspective on ownership, creativity and ecosystem building.\u003C\u002Fp>","https:\u002F\u002Fwww.linkedin.com\u002Fin\u002Fvic-mensa-7b7260161\u002F",{"id":2184,"name":2185,"title":2186,"company":707,"image":2187,"about":2188,"linkedin":2189,"twitter":42,"instagram":42,"facebook":42},"5e8e85a1-8c29-4f38-a58e-dc68d5809095","Simone Tyler","SVP, AfroTech and Live Events","https:\u002F\u002Fcontent-cdn.sessionboard.com\u002FUOy4fa8kTmWPF5eUsUIv_Simone%20White%20(1)-transformed.png","\u003Cp>Simone Ashley Tyler is a dynamic media professional with over a decade of experience in media, community engagement, and platform building. As the Senior Vice President of AfroTech and Live Events at Blavity, Inc., Simone has become a leading voice in promoting diversity in the tech industry and highlighting the contributions of Black technologists. Simone's passion for impactful media began early on. After earning her Bachelor's degree in Broadcast Journalism and Business from Howard University, Simone led launch teams for several prominent media outlets, including Tribune Media and Politico, in Washington, DC. Her partnerships earned her recognition in the DC politics scene while she spearheaded a wide range of growth campaigns. Simone is an LA Native with a commitment to giving back to her community. She partnered with various organizations to develop programs that aim to transform the landscape of access through music, real estate and wellness initiatives. Throughout her career, Simone has proven to be a dynamic and influential leader, committed to driving meaningful change and creating lasting impact in the communities she serves. Her dedication to excellence and passion for well-being and inclusion have earned her widespread respect and recognition in the industry, making her a true trailblazer and inspiration to many.\u003C\u002Fp>","https:\u002F\u002Fwww.linkedin.com\u002Fin\u002Fsimoneashleywhite\u002F","\u002Fapi\u002Fschedule-calendar?id=3166c32b-15cf-491b-b86d-1c40c8bcc174",{"id":2192,"title":2193,"description":2194,"plainDescription":2195,"track":1982,"stage":42,"room":791,"venue":42,"ticketLevels":2196,"startTime":2134,"endTime":2197,"dayKey":24,"speakers":2198,"calendarUrl":2207},"a61dc0a6-165e-4709-a7f3-c4ffe5192f48","Leading the Next Era of Space Exploration","\u003Cp>As Director of NASA's Johnson Space Center, Vanessa Wyche leads the teams shaping the future of human spaceflight while advancing innovations that improve life on Earth. 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