Ergo and ADAPT brought together C-suite executives and senior leaders for a powerful morning of insights, discussion, and networking focused on the evolving role of Artificial Intelligence in business and IT strategy.
This exclusive event aimed to demystify AI, machine learning, and data foundations, offering practical guidance on how to harness their potential while addressing their limitations and security implications.
Key Themes Explored
- Gaining a true understanding of Artificial Intelligence
- Making AI accessible across all levels of an organization
- Embracing innovation in the era of Agentic AI
- Tackling the security challenges posed by AI technologies
Why Should I watch?
- Clear Understanding of AI Evolution
Prof. John Kelleher breaks down the journey from rule-based systems to generative AI in a way that’s accessible and insightful for all audiences. - Real-World Business Applications
Lorne Chedzey offers practical strategies for deploying AI in business, helping viewers understand how to align AI with real-world goals and challenges. - Critical Insights into AI Security
Prof. David J. Hickton highlights emerging threats like shadow AI and adversarial attacks and provides actionable governance and risk mitigation strategies. - Industry Use Cases and Lessons Learned
The expert panel shares real-world examples from healthcare, retail, and finance, offering valuable lessons on integration, collaboration, and change management. - Expert-Led, Multi-Perspective Learning
With a lineup of respected speakers from academia, industry, and policy, the series delivers a well-rounded, authoritative view of AI’s current and future impact.
Professor John Kelleher (Chair of Computer Science, Director of ADAPT) opened the day by breaking down AI concepts and making them accessible to all.
Lorne Chedzey (CIO, Ergo) explored the rise of Agentic AI and shared strategies for deploying AI responsibly and effectively.
A dynamic panel discussion featured insights from Steve Blanche (CTO, Ergo), Jeevantika Lingalwar (Solution Architect, Microsoft), and Dale Cheeseman (EMEA AI Lead, ServiceNow), showcasing real-world applications of AI in Irish businesses.
Professor David J. Hickton (University of Pittsburgh) closed the speaker sessions with a compelling talk on securing AI systems and mitigating risks.
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