Thought Leadership Session 1: From Pilots to an AI Operating Model

This session will explore how senior leaders move from experimentation to enterprise value in an AI-driven organization. While most companies have no shortage of pilots and use cases, far fewer have translated that activity into sustained impact at scale. The discussion will focus on the leadership decisions required to make that shift, including how to prioritize high-value applications, redesign operating models and decision rights, and embed AI into core workflows rather than isolated initiatives. Grounded in real-world experience and candid peer exchange, the session will challenge leaders to move beyond tools and toward building organizations that are structured, governed, and measured differently in an AI-enabled world. Participants will leave with a clearer sense of where to focus, what to change, and what it takes to lead effectively as AI becomes part of how the business operates day to day.

Location:

Sofitel Chicago Magnificent Mile

20 East Chestnut St - Downtown, 60611, Chicago, IL

Room:

3rd Floor - Ballroom Area