NMDSI Symposium - Navigating AI: Transforming Industries and Careers

Northwestern Mutual Data Science Institute

Join the NMDSI at Marquette University for a symposium focused on AI and the workforce.

Marquette University | Alumni Memorial Union | Third Floor Ballroom

The <a href="https://nmdsi.northwesternmutual.com/" title="https://nmdsi.northwesternmutual.com/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Northwestern Mutual Data Science Institute</a> is hosting its annual AI symposium, "Navigating AI: Transforming Industries and Careers," on April 15. This hybrid event will explore AI's ever evolving impact on job automation in various industries – including education, health care, finance, insurance, real estate, and more. Attendees will gain insights from a diverse array of experts, including keynote speaker Tia White, AI &amp; machine learning industry executive, as well as NMDSI leaders Dr. Mark Mone, chancellor of the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee (UWM), Dr. Kimo Ah Yun, president of Marquette University, and various other leading experts in AI.Over lunch, attendees will engage in moderated, thematically oriented conversations with their peers and speakers. Attendees will also have several opportunities to network throughout the day.

A full agenda can be accessed above.

Speaker Bios:<ul><li><a href="https://innovation.northwesternmutual.com/uploads/1_Welcome_and_Closing_Remarks_by_NMDSI_Leaders_ac90ec9704.pdf" title="https://innovation.northwesternmutual.com/uploads/1_Welcome_and_Closing_Remarks_by_NMDSI_Leaders_ac90ec9704.pdf" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Welcome &amp; Closing Remarks by NMDSI Leaders</a></li><li><a href="https://innovation.northwesternmutual.com/uploads/2_Panel_AI_and_Job_Automation_8b8a7ddccc.pdf" title="https://innovation.northwesternmutual.com/uploads/2_Panel_AI_and_Job_Automation_8b8a7ddccc.pdf" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Panel | AI and Job Automation: Reality vs. Myth</a></li><li><a href="https://innovation.northwesternmutual.com/uploads/3_Breakout_Session_A_Panel_AI_and_Education_6f0240b88f.pdf" title="https://innovation.northwesternmutual.com/uploads/3_Breakout_Session_A_Panel_AI_and_Education_6f0240b88f.pdf" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Breakout Session A - Panel | AI and Education</a></li><li><a href="https://innovation.northwesternmutual.com/uploads/4_Breakout_Session_B_Panel_AI_and_Health_Care_ff19b6c880.pdf" title="https://innovation.northwesternmutual.com/uploads/4_Breakout_Session_B_Panel_AI_and_Health_Care_ff19b6c880.pdf" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Breakout Session B - Panel | AI and Health Care</a></li><li><a href="https://innovation.northwesternmutual.com/uploads/5_Breakout_Session_C_Panel_AI_and_Finance_Insurance_and_Real_Estate_f4068ceac8.pdf" title="https://innovation.northwesternmutual.com/uploads/5_Breakout_Session_C_Panel_AI_and_Finance_Insurance_and_Real_Estate_f4068ceac8.pdf" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Breakout Session C - Panel | AI and Finance, Insurance, and Real Estate</a></li><li><a href="https://innovation.northwesternmutual.com/uploads/6_Keynote_Address_Tia_White_e0bb01d8b8.pdf" title="https://innovation.northwesternmutual.com/uploads/6_Keynote_Address_Tia_White_e0bb01d8b8.pdf" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Keynote Address - Tia White</a></li></ul>

Agenda

In-person attendees are invited to check in between 8 - 9 a.m. Light breakfast and coffee will be available.

Light Breakfast & Check-In

Hear from NMDSI leaders Dr. Kimo Ah Yun, Dr. Mark Mone, and Dr. Jonathan Stark.

Welcome and Opening Remarks by NMDSI Leaders

Hear from Randy Kirk, Dr. Matt McCarthy, Anthony Perrone, Dr. Richard Povinelli, and Sumathi Thiyagarajan, about realities and misconceptions surrounding AI and job automation, exploring how these technologies are reshaping the workforce. Moderated by Brian Thompson, chief innovation & partnership officer at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, this session will be 45 minutes of discussion and 15 minutes of Q&A.  

Panel | AI and Job Automation: Reality vs. Myth 

Hear from Andrew BoddySpargo, Ed Foy, Dr. Phyllis King, Neva Moga, and Rachel Yurk, as they explore how AI is transforming teaching and learning experiences in K-12 and higher education. Moderated by Dr. Gabriel Velez associate professor and developmental psychologist at Marquette University, this session will be 45 minutes of discussion and 15 minutes of Q&A. 

Breakout Session A - Panel | AI and Education

Hear from Alec Baenen, Dr. Keith Dookeran, Dr. Taly Gilat Schmidt, Dr. Anai Kothari, Dr. Joel Weiner, and Alla Woodson, about the role of AI in health care, from improving diagnostics to enhancing patient care. Moderated by Dr. Jake Luo, associate professor at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, this session will be 45 minutes of discussion and 15 minutes of Q&A. 

Breakout Session B - Panel | AI and Health Care

Hear from Ray Auth, Dr. Yianni Floros, Gary Johnson, and Dr. Joseph Wall, on how AI is revolutionizing the finance, insurance, and real estate sectors. Moderated by Andrew DeGuire, James H. Keyes Dean of the College of Business Administration from Marquette University, this session will be 45 minutes of discussion and 15 minutes of Q&A. 

Breakout Session C - Panel | AI and Finance, Insurance, and Real Estate

In-person attendees can enjoy a complimentary lunch and networking.

Networking Lunch

Our keynote speaker, Tia White, AI & machine learning industry executive, will dive into the world of artificial intelligence and generative AI. She will discuss why AI is here to stay and its impact on industries and careers. This talk will shed light on how we can all benefit from genAI... as long as we embrace the change. 

Keynote | Tia White | AI: The Impact on the World Including Jobs

Hear from NMDSI leaders as they reflect on the day in the closing session.

Closing Remarks

In-person attendees can enjoy complimentary light fare refreshments and networking with each other and presenters. 