Leadership Track Agenda
For Executives and Business Leaders
Featuring a carefully balanced mix of expert-led sessions, interactive panels, workshops, and networking opportunities, the AI Leadership track at AI Accelerate 2025 offers a thoughtfully curated experience designed specifically for senior executives and business leaders who seek strategic insights to accelerate their AI journey. Attendees will earn their AI Leadership & Readiness certification from AI Boardroom and TDWI.
| Wednesday, August 20, 2025 |
Wednesday
8 a.m. - 8:45 a.m.
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Wednesday
8 a.m. - 8:45 a.m.
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KEYNOTE: Navigating Business Success in the AI Revolution
Terry Jones, Former CEO & Chairman, Travelocity & Kayak.com
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Wednesday
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GETTING STARTED WITH AI: WHAT LEADERS NEED TO KNOW
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Wednesday
9 a.m. - 10 a.m.
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| PANEL: Starting Your AI Journey Right: Expert Insights |
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Wednesday
10 a.m. - 11 a.m.
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| PANEL: Real-World AI: Innovations Shaping Industries and Organizations |
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Wednesday
11 a.m. - 12 p.m.
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| SESSION: AI Foundations for Leaders |
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Wednesday
12:15 p.m. - 1:45 p.m.
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Monday
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| GENERATIVE AI & THE AGENTIC AI REVOLUTION
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Monday
1:45 p.m. - 2:45 p.m.
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| PANEL: Modern Generative AI & AI Agents: What Business Leaders Need to Know |
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Wednesday
2:45 pm - 3:30 pm
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| AI TOOL REVIEW: What's New with ChatGPT, Generative AI and AI Agents
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Wednesday
3:45 pm - 5:15 pm
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| WORKSHOP: Using Design Thinking Techniques To Select Your Next Generative AI/AI Agent Project |
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Wednesday
5:15 p.m.
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| Thursday, August 21, 2025 |
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Thursday
8:30 a.m. - 9 a.m.
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Thursday
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| BEST PRACTICES FOR AI SUCCESS
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Thursday
9 a.m. - 10 a.m.
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| PANEL: Building & Elevating Your AI Strategy: Top Keys for Success |
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Thursday
10 a.m. - 11 a.m.
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| PANEL: How Leaders Can Accelerate Enterprise AI Success |
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Thursday
11:15 a.m. - 12:15 a.m.
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| SESSION: Strategies for Measuring AI Success & ROI |
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Thursday
12:15 p.m. - 1:45 p.m.
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Thursday
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| AI & DATA, COMPLIANCE & GOVERNANCE FOR LEADERS
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Thursday
1:45 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
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PANEL: Why Your Data Matters More in the Age of AI: Perspectives for Leaders
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Thursday
2:30 p.m. - 3 p.m.
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MINI-SESSION: Data as a Trusted AI Asset
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Thursday
3:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
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MINI-SESSION: Unlocking the Power of AI with a Data-Centric Strategy
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Thursday
3:45 pm - 4:15 pm
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PANEL: AI Security, Compliance, Governance & Guardrails: Real-World Insights
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Thursday
3:45 pm - 4:15 pm
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CLOSING SESSION: The Future of AI
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*Agenda and speakers subject to change
When registering, participants will be able to choose a two-day pass for the entire conference or pick a single-day pass. Note that, when you register for AI Accelerate 2025, you will need pick a primary track (AI Leadership or AI Literacy), but you can move between the tracks when at the live event. For information on the AI Literacy track agenda, go here.