Wednesday, June 10, 2026: Main Day Two
8:30 am - 9:00 am
Registration & Networking Breakfast
9:00 am - 9:15 am
Chairperson's Recap of Day One
9:15 am - 9:45 am
Interactive Polling | Crowdsource Your AI Challenge
In this interactive brainstorm, we will highlight and discuss some of your top-of-mind challenges in real time. Come prepared with the questions that keep you up at night and get the opportunity to hear (and share) feedback, anecdotes and lessons learned from your peers. We are all in this together!
9:45 am - 10:15 am
Session | Don’t Assume that Your AI Agents are Cheaper than your Human Workers
AI agents promise efficiency, but early adopters are discovering a hard truth that autonomy doesn’t automatically equal savings. Between model usage fees, orchestration complexity, compliance overhead, and human oversight, poorly designed agent strategies can cost more than human workers.
In this session, break down the real economics of agentic AI:
- Hidden cost drivers beyond licenses and tokens
- When human-in-the-loop adds cost and when it saves it
- Why productivity gains alone can’t justify investment
- Frameworks for evaluating ROI, total cost of ownership, and scale readiness
- Signs your AI program is drifting into cost-spiral territory
10:15 am - 10:45 am
Panel | Modern Governance for the Autonomous Enterprise
Most organizations don’t lack AI governance, but they may lack the right kind. Enterprises need execution-level guardrails, real-time oversight frameworks, and cross-functional accountability structures that scale with autonomy. Join senior leaders in AI risk, strategy, and compliance to unpack how they are evolving governance from checkbox compliance to a proactive operating system for autonomy to simultaneously protect the business while unlocking innovation.
- Unpack unique considerations of agent governance
- Translate principles (safety, transparency, accountability) into engineering and workflow design
- Consider chain-of-accountability models and discuss who owns decisions, outcomes, and failures?
- Hear examples of what controlled autonomy looks like in practice
- Discuss human approval points vs automated guardrails
- Determine how to govern agent interactions, not just single models
- Prepare for global AI rules when your agents operate across borders
- Build executive confidence and employee trust in autonomous workflows
10:45 am - 11:15 am
Networking Break
Human AI & Collaboration Track
11:15 am - 11:45 am Enhance Human Judgment and Productivity with AI as your Teammate Stephen Higgins - Senior Director of Automation, EmpyreanExplore how AI can act as an intelligent teammate by supporting, guiding, and enhancing human decision-making without replacing the critical thinking that only people bring. This session highlights how AI-powered tools provide real-time insights, personalized feedback, and context-aware suggestions that boost productivity and reduce errors.
- Discover practical ways AI provides real-time insights and contextual guidance
- Learn why human creativity, intuition, and critical thinking remain indispensable in AI-augmented workflows
- Explore strategies to foster effective collaboration between humans and AI teammates for better outcomes
- Identify pitfalls to avoid in over-relying on AI and how to maintain a balanced partnership
Human AI & Collaboration Track
11:45 am - 12:15 pm Leading Workforce Transformation: Upskilling, Culture and the Future of WorkAgentic AI is rapidly transforming how work gets done, redefining roles, required skills, and organizational culture across industries. Explore the emerging workforce dynamics to embrace AI-powered collaboration. Join this session to discover how organizations can prepare their teams to transition to become skilled orchestrators of human-agent workflows, ensuring a seamless partnership that drives innovation, productivity, and employee engagement.
- Understand the evolving roles and skills needed for hybrid human-agent collaboration
- Learn best practices for reskilling and upskilling to foster AI adoption
- Explore leadership approaches to drive workforce transformation and employee engagement
- Discover how to design workflows that optimize human-agent partnerships for maximum impact
Human AI & Collaboration Track
12:15 pm - 12:45 pm Integrating Human-in-the-Loop Oversight Without SacrificeAs organizations scale their agentic AI initiatives, striking the right balance between automation and human oversight becomes critical. Explore proven strategies for effectively integrating human-in-the-loop processes that ensure high-quality outcomes, maintain compliance, and manage complex exceptions without compromising scalability or efficiency.
Dive into best practices for:
- Defining clear boundaries between AI autonomy and human intervention
- Leveraging human-in-the-loop to continuously improve AI performance through feedback loops
- Avoiding bottlenecks and maintaining throughput as human involvement scales
- Embedding governance and compliance within hybrid human-agent workflows
- Utilizing technology and orchestration tools to streamline collaboration between humans and AI
Governance & Data Foundations Track
11:15 am - 11:45 am Unlocking Siloed Information for True Agentic AI Power Kartick Kalaimani - Vice President, DentsuData silos continue to be the most significant obstacle to realizing the full potential of agentic AI in the enterprise. Without access to comprehensive, high-quality data, autonomous agents struggle to deliver consistent, reliable, and actionable outcomes. Whether you’re grappling with fragmented legacy systems or uncertain about governance models, this session will equip you with actionable approaches to transform siloed data into a strategic asset to fuel intelligent, autonomous agents that drive real business impact.
- Overcome fragmented and undocumented data across departments
- Document decision-making frameworks hidden in people’s knowledge
- Implement guardrails and testing for consistent, reliable agent behavior
- Build scalable, secure, and compliant data ecosystems
- Align data governance with AI autonomy and business objectives
Governance & Data Foundations Track
11:45 am - 12:15 pm Proactive AI Governance: Closing Gaps and Managing Risk in Autonomous SystemsNavigate the evolving landscape of AI autonomy with confidence by gaining practical strategies and real-world examples for proactive AI governance.
Join this session to discuss:
- Practical methods to identify and close governance gaps early
- Common governance challenges and proven strategies to overcome them
- Real-world examples of effective AI accountability frameworks
- Actionable steps to embed compliance and ethics into AI workflows
- Strategies to manage risk while fostering innovation
- Insights into building resilient governance that scales with AI autonomy
Walk away with actionable approaches to design and implement effective accountability frameworks that ensure ethical AI use, regulatory compliance, and risk mitigation.
Governance & Data Foundations Track
12:15 pm - 12:45 pm Responsible AI in Action: Navigating Compliance and Ethical Challenges in Agentic SystemsAs AI systems gain autonomy, ensuring they operate within ethical boundaries and regulatory frameworks is critical. Dive into practical approaches for embedding responsible AI principles into agentic AI deployments.
- Understand key regulatory and ethical considerations for agentic AI
- Strategies to build transparency, explainability, and auditability into AI systems
- Best practices for compliance management and ongoing risk mitigation
- Frameworks for embedding responsible AI into enterprise workflows
- Real-world case studies highlighting successes and challenges in responsible AI governance
12:45 pm - 1:45 pm
Networking Lunch
1:45 pm - 2:15 pm
Panel | Build, Buy or Leverage Partners: Choosing the Right Path for Your AI Strategy
With agentic AI rapidly reshaping how work gets done, organizations face a fundamental question: Should we build proprietary capabilities, buy proven solutions, or partner strategically to accelerate outcomes? The wrong choice can waste time, inflate costs, and stall momentum. The right one becomes a competitive advantage.
In this session, leaders will break down the decision frameworks behind successful AI adoption paths from internal platform builds to vendor co-development to modular solution purchases. We’ll explore:
- When to build internally to protect IP, data, and competitive edge
- When buying accelerates speed-to-value
- How to evaluate and vet vendor claims in a noisy market
- Partnering without creating long-term dependency or vendor lock-in
- Budgeting and governance considerations for each path
2:15 pm - 2:45 pm
Fireside Chat | Driving AI Adoption Through Effective Change Leadership
Successful AI adoption isn’t just about technology, it’s about people. Explore how to prepare your workforce, align key stakeholders, and foster a culture that embraces AI-powered workflows. Discover how thoughtful change management transforms AI from a tech project into a catalyst for lasting organizational growth.
Learn practical tactics to:
- Coach and empower teams through the transition
- Address common fears and resistance around AI
- Build trust and collaboration between humans and intelligent agents
- Lead with empathy and clear communication during disruptive change
- Embed continuous learning and improvement into your AI journey
2:45 pm - 2:45 pm
Close of Conference - See You Next Year!
Register Now. Which customer are you?
Conference passes provide access to the Big Idea Stage, Receptions, Meals, the Innovation HUB, and so much more!
Select Your Package(s):
Unit Price
Quantity
Total
Main Conference + Workshops Pass
Super Early Bird - Register by Friday, January 23, 2026- Main Conference
- Breakfast & Lunch Daily
- Networking Activities
- Access to Innovation Hub
- Exciting Keynotes
- Access to Digital Content & Takeaways
- Actionable Tracks
- Interactive Discussion Groups
Unit Price
$2,799.00
$1,299.00
Quantity
Total
${{ total }}
Main Conference Pass (Vendor)
- Main Conference Sessions
- Breakfast & Lunch Daily
- Networking Activities
- Access to Innovation Hub
- Exciting Keynotes
- Access to Digital Content and Sessions
- Actionable Tracks
- Interactive Discussion Groups
Unit Price
$3,999.00
Quantity
Total
${{ total }}
Order Total
${{ total }}
