The AI revolution is here—are you ready? Do you have a defined AI strategy, a trusted AI framework, and the right people driving your AI engine? Engineers are at the forefront of AI enablement, but how do we empower them to lead change in innovative and impactful ways?

In this session, you’ll learn how to be the change by understanding the key tools, frameworks, and principles needed to drive successful AI adoption. We’ll explore proven methods to build trust, governance, and empathy into your AI initiatives to ensure they deliver meaningful and sustainable value.

Key Takeaways:

• Explore the 7-Step, Award-Winning AI Trusted Framework for building successful AI initiatives.
• Understand the key governance requirements necessary for AI success.
• Learn about Digital Empathy—what it is, why it matters, and how it transforms AI strategies.
• Discover actionable resources to move the ball forward and empower your teams to drive AI innovation.

Speaker: Wendy Turner Williams

Wendy is a distinguished leader and innovator at the intersection of business, AI, data, software, and cloud services. She has led transformative digital, cloud, and AI initiatives for globally recognized brands, turning complex concepts into actionable strategies. As the founder and CEO of Culstrata-ai and TheAssociation.ai, Wendy has created platforms that not only offer AI and data services but also unite professionals worldwide in the fields of AI, ethics, privacy, robotics, and security to promote ethical and trustworthy AI. Her leadership roles at Salesforce, Tableau, and other tech giants highlight her ability to drive significant operational and revenue advancements. An award-winning innovator, Wendy's leadership has generated over $1.75 billion in ARR. She is also a prolific author and advocate for diversity, recently publishing "Unleashing the Power of Data with Trusted AI." 

Speaker: Meenu Howland

Meenu Howland, CBPI, CSM, CDMP is a data governance and business strategy leader with over 15 years of experience driving impactful outcomes across energy, utilities, insurance, SaaS, and financial services. As the CEO and Founder of Neuronova Consulting LLC, she specializes in aligning data strategies with business goals, fostering ethical data practices, and driving innovation through inclusive thought processes. A passionate advocate for AI ethics and responsible governance, Meenu serves as Chapter Lead for Twin Cities and a committee member for TheAssociation.AI, contributing to industry standards in AI governance and lifecycle management. She champions neurodiversity and inclusivity as essential to solving complex organizational challenges. Meenu is currently authoring a book dedicated to strategic frameworks bridging data governance, AI governance, and business capabilities and is authoring a book on this approach. Recognized as a thought leader, she is committed to delivering innovative, sustainable, and equitable solutions.