Day-1 AGI CON: The AI Experience

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Registration and Networking

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Event Agenda
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Overview

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Introductions
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Introduction

Introductions and, a brief introduction to the event, followed by a 5-minute talk introducing the NABs collection

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Opening Remarks: The Future of Trust in AI: Code-Level Governance for LLMs and Beyond

Thumbnail Remko de Knikker

Remko will give you a code level insight into AI governance, which integrates your LLMs into your AI pipeline and provides performance metrics for your LLM. Governance is an essential solution for operationalizing your LLMs and other models for both AI and ML. It also manages your AI lifecycle development and provides compliance standards for AI regulation and risk management.

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Keynote: The Future of Technology and Urban Development

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By Cecilia Kushner, Chief Strategy Officer at NYCEDC, focusing on how technology is reshaping urban landscapes.

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Fireside Chat with Cecilia Kushner & Eli Dvorkin

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A conversation exploring the intersections of AI, urban development, and economic growth in NYC. Moderator: Eli Dvorkin Editorial & Policy Director at the Center for an Urban Future (CUF), Keynote: Cecilia Kushner is the Chief Strategy Officer of the NYCEDC

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Panel 1: The Age of Intelligence: Open Source AI and the Path to Artificial General Intelligence

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Thumbnail Chinedu Echeruo

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Exploring how Open Source AI is accelerating the journey toward AGI, and its role in collaboration and innovation.

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Networking Break

Short break for attendees to network and discuss insights.

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Panel 2: AI in EdTech: Shaping the Future of Learning, Skills, and Entrepreneurship

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As Artificial Intelligence (AI) continues to disrupt industries worldwide, its impact on education and entrepreneurship is creating new opportunities for learners, educators, and innovators. AI is not just changing how we acquire skills, but also redefining what skills are necessary to succeed in an increasingly automated world.

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Lunch Break and Networking

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Panel 3: AI and Cybersecurity: Building Resilience in a Smart World

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Thumbnail Arnell Milhouse,

Explore how AI is reshaping cybersecurity, from strengthening defenses to posing new challenges. This session delves into the complex relationship between AI and cybersecurity, offering insights into both its protective power and the emerging threats it introduces, making it essential knowledge for experts and beginners alike.

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Cancelled... Panel 4: AI-Powered Bots: Enhancing Automation Across Industries

Examining the impact of AI bots in various sectors.

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Rescheduled Nov 22... - Panel 5: The Regulatory Landscape for AI: Navigating Compliance and Innovation

Examining current regulations and their impact on innovation.

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Closing Remarks

Wrap-up of the day’s discussions and key takeaways.


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