Exploring the transformative influence of artificial intelligence on modern business processes. This session delves into how AI-driven technologies optimize digital operations, streamline workflows, and enhance efficiency. This Vision Voice will share insights into real-world applications, best practices, and the strategic integration of AI, empowering organizations to unlock new levels of productivity and innovation in the digital landscape.
The Future of Data & AI
Data & AI Think Tank
June 17, 2025 - New York, NY
Visionaries


Laksh Vaswani
SVP, Global Head of Trust Operations
Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group


Smruthi Mukund
AI, ML Director
JP Morgan Chase


Mani Soundararajan
Chief Architect /Head of Technology - Data AI/ML
Sephora
Think Tank Speaker
Founded in 1969, Sephora operates as a cosmetics and beauty stores. The Company offers foundation sets, moisturizer, face powder, blush, contour, eyeliner, nail polish, lipstick, face brushes, makeup remover, face wash, toners, eye cream, face masks, perfume, body lotion, hand cream, sunscreen, and other related products. The company is headquartered in Paris, France.


Richa Singh
Director & Head of Data AI
Lexington Partners


Samrat Dua
Chief Digital Officer
Swiss Re Corporation


Sameer Patwardhan
SVP, Technology
Forbes Media LLC
Think Tank Speaker
Sameer is the SVP , Technology at Forbes Media LLC and leads their DevOps, Security , Corp IT , Engineering and QA . He has extensive experience in all facets of IT right from starting out as a C++, Java developer to DevOps , Security and Cloud infrastructure. Sameer is also a member of ISC2 and has CISSP and CCSP certifications. He loves to work out , to go on long walks , a Linux hobbyist and avid gardener


Pinar Kucukyilmaz
Director, Continuous Improvement
FreshDirect


Shailesh Shrivastava
Head-BI & Reporting
Bayer Pharmaceuticals


Namrata Shah
Managing Director - Global Head of Engineering - Investment Technology
Nuveen


Shashi Kumar
Head of Data Engineering & Analytics
Hearst


Sai Akula
Sr Director, Data Science
Broadridge


Katie Newton
Head of Data, Analytics, and Measurement, Americas Apps


Louis Celiberti
MD of Application Development
Guggenheim Partners


Solomon Zilberman
VP
Innovate Corp


Nathaniel Polky
VP of IT
Sugar Mountain

Lovedeep Saini
CAO
Conner Strong & Buckelew


Ash Dhupar
CDAO
Analog Devices


Patrick Simonnet
CAE
Bank of China, USA


Kiran Bhujle
MD, Global Head of Cyber
SVAM International


Nawaz Alli
Director
Wafra


Viktoriya Smith
SVP
Citi


Prathibha Prabakaran
Senior Director of Enterprise Data & Intelligence Architecture/Strategy
Amtrak

You Zhou
Director of Data Engineering
WeWork

Otakar Hubschmann
CAIO
Transatlantic Reinsurance

Mona Soni
CTO
Sostibl


Patrick Johnson
Director, Executive Relations
Gtm Capital
Think Tank Speaker
Business development and go-to-market leader with over 25 years of experience in technology solutions, passionate about building from the ground up—launching products, forging partnerships, and creating new revenue streams. I focus on understanding the priorities, challenges, and goals of CIOs, CISOs, and CTOs, delivering tailored technology and security strategies through a transparent, outcome-driven approach. By leveraging cutting-edge solutions and industry insights, I drive operational excellence and resilience, building trust and innovative value.


Nithya Nareshkumar
President & Co-Founder
DataBahn
Think Tank Speaker
Nithya is a deeply technical leader with nearly two decades of experience spanning data platforms, enterprise technology modernization, and distributed ledger systems. As a resident CTO/CIO, she brings a strong track record of building and scaling enterprise-grade software, and optimizing complex data architectures for global financial institutions such as J.P. Morgan and DTCC. Having experienced data challenges firsthand —ranging from fragmented telemetry and data silos to inefficient ETL pipelines and governance gaps, she is uniquely positioned to solve them at scale. At DataBahn, Nithya leads Product and Engineering alongside driving the company’s Data and AI strategy.


Ankur Shah
CEO & Co-Founder
Straiker
Think Tank Speaker
Cybersecurity leader and entrepreneur with a proven track record of building and scaling innovative security solutions. As the Co-Founder and CEO of Straiker, he is focused on revolutionizing AI-driven security technologies. Previously, Ankur served as SVP & GM of Prisma Cloud at Palo Alto Networks, where he grew the cloud security (CNAPP) platform from a single module to an industry-leading Code To Cloud CNAPP Platform. He played a pivotal role in expanding its customer base and increasing revenue by 50x in 5 years. Before that, he led product development at RedLock, CipherCloud, and Symantec, driving advancements in cloud security, DLP, and AI-powered threat detection.

Kelly Zou
Head, Global Medical Analytics & Real-World Evidence
Viatris
Think Tank Speaker
Kelly H. Zou, Ph.D., PStat® is Founder, AI4Purpose Inc. and Head of Global Medical Analytics, Real World Evidence, and Health Economics and Outcomes Research, Viatris Inc. She is an elected Fellow of the American Statistical Association and an Accredited Professional Statistician. Previously at Pfizer Inc, she was Vice President and Head of Medical Analytics & Insights; Senior Director of Real-World Evidence, Group Lead of Methods & Algorithms and Analytic Science Lead; Senior Director of Statistics. She was Associate Professor of Radiology at Harvard Medical School, as well as Director of Biostatistics at its affiliated teaching hospitals. She was Associate Director of Rates at Barclays Capital. She received both MA and PhD degrees in Statistics from the University of Rochester. She completed her Postdoctoral Fellowship at Harvard. Her research interests include health policy, real world evidence, signal detection, and artificial intelligence, with over 150 professional articles and 5 books. She was featured as an Outstanding Woman in Data Analytics by Forbes, an Inspirational Women in Statistics & Data Science by Wiley, and an Accomplished Woman in Statistics and Data Science by the American Statistical Association. She was the winner of the Chief Data and Analytics Officers’ Forum’s Future Thinking Award, AI100 Award, Top 100 Data & Analytics Professional Award, Stauffer Award, as well as Reuters Events Pharma USA’s Most Valuable Data & Insights Initiative Team Award and a Trailblazer in Pharma.


Kapil Chhabra
CPO and Co-Founder
WisdomAI
Think Tank Speaker
He is a seasoned product leader and technology entrepreneur with 20 years of experience building innovative B2B data products. As a former Cloud Data leader at Rubrik, AWS, and Akamai, he has driven ARR to over $500M and launched multiple award-winning products in SaaS, Cloud, and data analytics.


Arup Nanda
Former Head of Data & AI
JP Morgan Chase
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Agenda
All times Eastern Time
8:30 AM-9:00 AM
Registration
9:00 AM-9:30 AM
Morning Networking
9:30 AM-9:40 AM
Opening Remarks
9:35 AM-10:20 AM
Panel
The Role of AI in Enhancing Digital Innovations and Operations
Chair

Mona Soni
CTO
Sostibl
Panelists
10:25 AM-11:25 AM
Keynote Panel
The Evolving Future of Artificial Intelligence (AI): Opportunities and Challenges Ahead
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is transforming industries by enabling smarter decision-making, improving efficiency, and creating more personalized experiences. From automating workflows and enhancing customer service with natural language processing to powering innovations in healthcare, finance, and manufacturing, AI's impact is far-reaching. Yet, as with any powerful technology, AI brings both opportunities and challenges. While it fuels innovation and optimizes operations, it also raises concerns around misuse, bias, and unintended consequences. This session explores the dual nature of AI—highlighting its transformative potential across sectors while examining the importance of responsible development and governance to ensure its benefits are realized safely and ethically.
Chair


Kiran Bhujle
MD, Global Head of Cyber
SVAM International
Panelists


Louis Celiberti
MD of Application Development
Guggenheim Partners


Nawaz Alli
Director
Wafra

Otakar Hubschmann
CAIO
Transatlantic Reinsurance


Patrick Simonnet
CAE
Bank of China, USA
11:25 AM-11:45 AM
Coffee Break
11:45 AM-12:30 PM
Panel
Embracing Innovation: Best-of-Breed Emerging Technologies from Silicon Valley ... and Beyond!
In this strategic session designed for Chief Information Officers (CIOs), we delve into the transformative realm of "Innovate through Emerging Tech." As technology stewards, CIOs play a pivotal role in navigating the rapidly evolving landscape of emerging technologies—such as artificial intelligence, blockchain, and the Internet of Things. The session provides CIOs with actionable insights into leveraging these technologies to drive innovation within their organizations. Attendees will explore practical strategies for implementation, addressing potential challenges, and ensuring ethical considerations in adopting these disruptive technologies. Join us to empower your role as a technology leader and discover how CIOs can strategically leverage emerging tech to propel their organizations into the forefront of innovation.This panel discussion will take you on a journey through the forefront of technological innovation, featuring three visionary solutions poised to revolutionize the digital landscape. These pioneering solutions address pressing challenges faced by organizations worldwide, ranging from permissions management to troubleshooting live applications and system observability.
In today's dynamic digital landscape, managing permissions effectively poses a significant challenge for organizations. However, a pioneering solution emerges to address these pressing concerns by automating permissions management based on risk and usage patterns, ensuring alignment with business needs while minimizing security risks. Moreover, a revolutionary toolset empowers developers and SREs to troubleshoot live applications swiftly and efficiently, slashing mean time to resolution and delivering substantial cost savings. Dive deeper into how these groundbreaking approaches drive productivity gains and cost efficiencies for organizations worldwide.
Panelists


Nithya Nareshkumar
President & Co-Founder
DataBahn


Ankur Shah
CEO & Co-Founder
Straiker


Kapil Chhabra
CPO and Co-Founder
WisdomAI
12:35 PM-1:15 PM
Panel
The Role of CDOs in Navigating Digital Transformation in 2025
Chief Data Officers (CDOs) play a pivotal role in navigating digital transformation for organizations. With the advent of AI and GenAI the role of the Data executive has evolved. As custodians of data, they oversee the strategic management of data assets, ensuring data quality, security, and compliance. CDOs help identify opportunities to leverage data for competitive advantage, often driving innovation and new revenue streams through data analytics and insights. They establish data governance frameworks and data-driven cultures within the organization, enabling informed decision-making and promoting data literacy. In an era where data is a critical asset, CDOs act as bridge builders between technology and business units, aligning digital transformation efforts with organizational goals and helping companies thrive in the data-driven landscape.
Chair


Arup Nanda
Former Head of Data & AI
JP Morgan Chase
Panelists


Prathibha Prabakaran
Senior Director of Enterprise Data & Intelligence Architecture/Strategy
Amtrak

You Zhou
Director of Data Engineering
WeWork


Viktoriya Smith
SVP
Citi

Lovedeep Saini
CAO
Conner Strong & Buckelew
1:15 PM-2:15 PM
Lunch & Disruptor Showcase
1:40 PM-2:15 PM
Fireside Chat
The Future of Generative AI: Transforming Business and Technology
Explore the transformative potential of Generative AI in this forward-looking session, where we will delve into how this cutting-edge technology is set to revolutionize business and technology landscapes. We will discuss emerging trends, anticipated advancements in the next 12-24 months, and their impact on various industries. Learn about practical applications of Generative AI, from enhancing customer experiences to driving innovation and operational efficiency. Our experts will also address the ethical considerations, regulatory challenges, and best practices for successful AI integration. Join us to gain insights into how Generative AI can unlock new opportunities and shape the future of your organization.
2:35 PM-2:55 PM
Networking Break
2:55 PM-3:10 PM
Disruptor
What’s AI Doing for You?
The terms "Artificial Intelligence" and "Advanced Machine Learning" are often thought of interchangeably. While there is a relationship between AI and AML, to say they are the same thing is an oversimplification and misclassification. Rather, one begets the other with AI being the basic principle upon which AML is developed. As AI begins to mature and migrate away from purely advanced mathematical operations into decision making paradigms, AML steps forward as the predictive ability of machines to process vast quantities of data. As data and analytics becomes foundational to the way every business operates, AI and AML will become foundational capabilities.
3:15 PM-4:00 PM
Panel
The Strategic Imperative for Data and AI leaders in the Age of Analytics
Data management and analytics are critical areas for technology leaders to focus on as organizations continue to generate large volumes of data. Technology leaders must implement effective data management strategies to ensure that data is accurate, secure, and easily accessible. This involves developing processes for collecting, storing, and analyzing data, as well as ensuring compliance with data privacy regulations. Additionally,technology leaders must leverage analytics to gain insights from this data and inform decision-making. By using advanced analytics tools and techniques, technology leaders can identify trends, patterns, and opportunities that can drive business growth and enhance the customer experience. Overall, effective data management and analytics are essential for technology leaders to help their organizations make data-driven decisions and stay ahead of the competition.