Session: AI Unleashed: Forging the Future of Rapid Innovation and Growth
In an era increasingly defined by Artificial Intelligence, this keynote aims to challenge and inspire leaders, executives, and tech experts to reframe their perspective on AI. Moving beyond the fear of job displacement and ethical dilemmas, the focus will be on the immense potential of AI to augment human capabilities, accelerate software development, and drive unparalleled growth and value for customers. This talk will delve into why embracing AI is not just an option but a necessity for staying competitive and innovative. We'll explore real-world use cases where AI tools have empowered developers, enhancing their efficiency, productivity, and quality of output. The session will be a call to action for leaders to not only regulate responsibly but also to move boldly and swiftly, leveraging AI to transform their organizations and the world positively.
Bio
Elaine Zhou is the Co-CEO of SageCXO.com, a strategic consulting firm for technology companies seeking to improve business strategy and product developments. Elaine served as Chief Technology Officer for both Change.org, a leading global platform for social change, with over 600 million users, and for Vidado.ai, an AI startup later acquired by SS&C (NASDAQ:SSNC). Elaine's career spans 20+ years in technology strategy and AI R&D. She has steered global engineering teams in creating AI solutions and scalable platforms, and has been instrumental in the growth of startups and public companies in diverse sectors including software, financial services, and non-profit.
A passionate mentor and advocate for responsible AI and women in technology, Elaine often shares her insights at conferences. Outside work, she enjoys paddleboarding, hiking, and startup discussions with her husband, Ken.