Beyond the Hype Curve: Building AI that Matters in Biomedicine
As AI continues to transform the biomedical landscape, moving beyond hype to real-world impact is more critical than ever. Paul-Michael will draw on his extensive experience across industry and research to explore what it truly takes to build meaningful, effective AI in biomedicine. Expect insights into the intersection of science, technology, and ethics - from translating models into clinical value to overcoming the challenges of data, validation, and trust.
Evaluating and Governing GenAI: From Monitoring to Action
As generative AI rapidly reshapes industries, effective governance and evaluation have become critical to ensuring responsible and impactful adoption. In this talk, Natalia will draw from her extensive experience leading AI architecture at BP to explore how organizations can build robust frameworks for monitoring, evaluating, and governing GenAI systems. Expect deep insights into practical governance models, real-world challenges, and actionable strategies for turning AI oversight into meaningful outcomes.
Behind the Build: Cross-functional lessons from scaling products at Amazon & start-ups
Building products that scale is as much about culture and collaboration as it is about code and design. In this talk, Ankit will share his journey leading product teams across Amazon and high-growth start-ups - unpacking how product, engineering, and design come together to ship world-class products at scale. Expect an inside look at what it takes to build and scale successful products across vastly different organizational contexts, from the rigor of Big Tech to the agility of start-ups. With a track record spanning e-commerce, marketplaces, and talent platforms, Ankit brings a rare blend of strategic and hands-on product experience that will resonate with product managers, founders, and builders alike.
