Unlock AI's full potential to empower your organization and elevate human capabilities — this session will broaden your approach to technology and leadership.

In the rapidly evolving landscape of AI, much attention has been given to its impact on software development and content production. However, the transformative potential of AI extends far beyond these realms. Join us for an in-depth exploration of AI use cases outside of traditional tech and marketing fields, tailored for forward-thinking leaders.

Enterprises have long leveraged AI and machine learning to automate mundane tasks, driving productivity gains. With the advent of Generative AI (GenAI), we are witnessing a new era where AI augments human capabilities, offering unprecedented opportunities for innovation and efficiency through increased agency. While examples like Klaviyo's AI-driven customer support have made headlines, the scope of AI's influence is much broader and holds significant promise for various sectors.

This session will delve into:

Innovative Use Cases: Discover how AI is revolutionizing industries such as healthcare, finance, human resources, and more. From predictive analytics in talent management to AI-driven insights for strategic decision-making, learn how to integrate AI to unlock new levels of organizational performance. Real-world case studies from Walmart, McKinsey, and Microsoft will illustrate how these innovations are being applied today.

Human-Centric AI: Understand the importance of keeping the human element at the forefront of AI implementation. Explore ethical considerations and how AI can augment employees' skills, providing them with the tools and insights needed to excel in their roles while fostering a culture of collaboration and creativity.

Practical Integration: Gain actionable insights on when and how to integrate AI into your operations effectively. Learn from case studies such as Microsoft’s customer support transformation, Unilever's brand knowledge base, and McKinsey’s internal AI tools that demonstrate successful AI integration. These real-world examples offer a roadmap for leveraging AI to achieve your organization’s goals.

Join us to explore how AI can be a powerful ally in driving success, enhancing human potential, and fostering a culture of innovation and trust within your organization. This event is designed for leaders who are ready to go beyond the hype and embrace AI's true potential to transform their industries and empower their workforce.

Featured Speakers:

Charlotte Relyea - Senior Partner, McKinsey & Company

Charlotte is a leader in McKinsey Accelerate, McKinsey’s entity for sustaining transformational change, where she is leading McKinsey thinking on redesigning the organization for speed. She is also a leader in McKinsey’s AI, TMT, Organization, and Marketing & Sales practices. She has served companies across sectors on topics including transformational change, merger integration, talent strategy, front-line capability building, go-to-market, and new business building.

Prior to joining McKinsey, Charlotte spent two years at an internet strategy consulting firm and a year at an internet service provider. She also spent two years as an investment banking analyst.

Charlotte holds a B.A. in English from Princeton University and an M.B.A. with high distinction from Harvard Business School, where she was a Baker, Siebel and Henry Ford II Scholar.
Recent article: Reinventing the Organization for Speed in the Post-COVID-19 Era

Matthew Duncan - Head of Thought Leadership on the Future of Work, Microsoft

Matthew is a thought leader and innovator at the intersection of human performance, advanced technology and the employee experience. He leads the market movement behind the Future of Work for Microsoft, setting the stage for how digital transformation will shape the way we work, collaborate and build community in the human-first workplace. With more than 25 years in the technology sector, Duncan’s market playbook has led to two IPOs, four acquisitions and the founding and sale of his customer experience company, Resolute. He started his career at Silicon Valley giant Oracle Corporation and found purpose in delivering technology-enabled microfinance to lift the world’s poor at Grameen Foundation.

Matthew speaks at industry conferences and university workshops on the future of work, work-life culture, category creation, and the effect of total well-being on productivity. As a strategic advisor for Culturati and TEDxSeattle, he plays an important role in the corporate culture movement.

Matthew is the father of three sons and passionate about creating a world that breaks through mental health stigma and dials up a more resilient Generation Z.

Moderator: Shakeel Rashed - Board Member, Partner & Mentor, Capital Factory

Shakeel has been writing about and investing in AI startups since 2014 in Austin. He has been in the software business for more than 20 years, at the forefront of all emerging technologies from client-server to web to cloud to Internet of Things. Shakeel has gained valuable experience in an array of industries, including Finance, Telecom and Service providers, Pharmaceuticals, Consumer Goods, Advertising, Distribution, Retail, Restaurants, and Oil and Gas. He is currently a Partner and on the Board of Advisors at Capital Factory in Austin, Texas.

Beyond Code and Content: Unleashing AI's Potential Across Industries