As AI systems grow more autonomous, the distinction between "human in the loop" and "human on the loop" is shaping the future of oversight, responsibility, and trust in technology. This talk will explore the evolving roles of humans in AI-driven decision-making systems, from active intervention to high-level supervision. We’ll discuss how these models impact safety, ethics, and accountability across industries. Attendees will leave with a deeper understanding of where we’re headed - and what guardrails we still need.

Topics of discussion will include, yet will not be limited to:

• The technical and operational differences between "human in the loop" and "human on the loop"
• Real-world use cases and risks in critical sectors like defense, healthcare, and finance
• Frameworks for governance, accountability, and ethical alignment in hybrid human-AI systems

Stephen Harris, Former Corporate Vice President, Global Head of Data Science & AI Growth Analytics, MICROSOFT

Members Only Event + Members’ VIP Guests | Reserved for “Core”, “C-Suite Council” & “Advisory Board” members

Member Registration: $0.00 | Members' VIP Guests' Registration: $25.00

* All members are HIGHLY ENCOURAGED to bring 1 - 2 internal/external colleagues or friends to attend this event, as their VIP Guests. However, all members’ VIP Guests MUST qualify to attend and have a strong interest in potentially JOINING the IA FORUM sometime down the line.

This candid roundtable discussion brings together female senior-level technology executives to engage in a peer-to-peer conversation about the realities of leadership in a male-dominated industry.  It offers a space to exchange lessons learned, share strategies, and speak openly about the pressures, biases, and barriers that persist - while exploring how women are rewriting the rules, mentoring others, and leading with power and authenticity.

Erum Manzoor, Senior Vice President, Digital & Cloud Technology, CITI

Suzanne LaLena, Senior Vice President, Automation Engineering, BNY MELLON

“Open Network” Event - this event is open to members’ NON-member colleagues, to be their VIP Guests. It’s also open to other NON-members. However, to attend, all NON-members must qualify to attend, and/or be invited by the IA FORUM.

Member Event + Members’ VIP Guests + “Open Network” Event | Reserved for “Core”, “C-Suite Council” & “Advisory Board” members

Member Registration: $0.00 | Members' VIP Guests' Registration: $25.00 | NON-Member Registration: $25.00

* All members are HIGHLY ENCOURAGED to bring 1 - 2 internal/external colleagues or friends to attend this event, as their VIP Guests. However, all members’ VIP Guests MUST qualify to attend and have a strong interest in potentially JOINING the IA FORUM sometime down the line.

Join your peers for a virtual networking power hour.

Moderator: Jules Miller, IA Insights & Community Liaison Officer, IA FORUM

Members Only Event | Reserved for IA FORUM “Surge” & “Team” members

Member Registration: $0.00

Join your peers for a virtual networking power hour.

Moderator: Jules Miller, IA Insights & Community Liaison Officer, IA FORUM

Members Only Event | Reserved for “Core”, “C-Suite Council” & “Advisory Board” members

Member Registration: $0.00

Ongoing “Think Tank” special project meeting.

Moderator: Stephen Harris, Former Corporate Vice President, Global Head of Data Science & AI Growth Analytics, MICROSOFT

Members Only Event | Reserved for IA FORUM “C-Suite Council - Think Tank” members

Member Registration: $0.00

Join your peers for a virtual networking power hour.

Moderator: Jules Miller, IA Insights & Community Liaison Officer, IA FORUM

Members Only Event | Reserved for “Core”, “C-Suite Council” & “Advisory Board” members

Member Registration: $0.00

As Large Language Models (LLMs) and agentic AI systems move from experimentation to enterprise deployment, data architecture must keep pace. Traditional static pipelines are no longer enough - what’s needed are dynamic, context-aware ecosystems that can support autonomous agents, real-time decision-making, and continuous learning at scale.

This panel discussion will explore the architectural shifts required to enable these next-gen systems. From evolving data flows and integrating feedback loops to managing control, traceability, and cost, this event focuses on the real-world challenges and trade-offs of building infrastructure that can support AI systems that act - and adapt - on their own.

Topics of discussion will include, yet will not be limited to:

• How data architecture must evolve to support LLMs and agentic AI
• Real-world approaches to enabling adaptive, context-aware data systems
• Governance, control, and transparency challenges in autonomous AI environments

Speakers Soon to Come...

Members Only Event | Reserved for IA FORUM “Surge” & “Team” members

Member Registration: $0.00

Data analytics used to be about finding answers. Now, with the rise of Generative AI and advanced automation, it’s about generating possibilities - and doing it faster than ever. From self-service insights to predictive simulations, GenAI is reshaping the entire analytics lifecycle, changing how enterprises think about data strategy, governance, and business decision-making. This panel brings together business and technology leaders to discuss where real opportunities are, what risks are emerging, and how organizations can rethink analytics as a strategic engine powered by GenAI.

Topics of discussion will include, yet will not be limited to:

• Reimagining the Analytics Stack: How GenAI and automation are replacing traditional BI and dashboards with conversational, adaptive insights
• Balancing Speed vs. Accuracy: When fast answers from GenAI models are good enough - and when they become dangerous
• The New Governance Mandate: Managing hallucinations, data security, and model drift in analytics systems that are increasingly autonomous

Rajesh Vayyala, Principal Data Architect, PRA GROUP

Gaurav Sharma, Associate Director Quality Engineering, LTIMINDTREE

Matthew Kelly, Former Senior Vice President, Global Head of Digital Transformation & Intelligent Automation, NORTHERN TRUST ASSET MANAGEMENT

Moderator: Nikhil Kassetty, Engineering Lead, Payments & FinOps Transformation, INTUIT

Members Only Event + Members’ VIP Guests | Reserved for “Core”, “C-Suite Council” & “Advisory Board” members

Member Registration: $0.00 | Members' VIP Guests' Registration: $25.00

* All members are HIGHLY ENCOURAGED to bring 1 - 2 internal/external colleagues or friends to attend this event, as their VIP Guests. However, all members’ VIP Guests MUST qualify to attend and have a strong interest in potentially JOINING the IA FORUM sometime down the line.