If Artificial Intelligence is a transformative technology of our time, it's time to cut through the buzzwords and focus on what really matters—business outcomes.

AI is everywhere, but most businesses are still unsure how to move from experimentation to impact. Jagthi breaks down how companies can embrace AI not as a trend, but as a driver of meaningful business transformation. Drawing from real-world experiences in highly regulated industries, she shares how to align AI initiatives with business goals, navigate regulatory challenges, and avoid common pitfalls. Attendees will leave an understanding to integrate AI into their operations and strategy—without losing sight of risk management, compliance, or customer experience.

In regulated industries, trust is everything—but so is progress. Emerging technologies like AI and blockchain offer massive potential, but hesitation is as risky as reckless adoption.

Drawing from experience in AI-driven startups and global financial services, Jagathi shares:
- Where to start: High-impact, low-risk tech use cases that drive results
- How to move fast—safely: Building guardrails for compliance and trust
- Leading through change: Aligning innovation with business outcomes and team trust

Technology changes fast—strong leadership and people-centered transformation are what drive success.

The AI era is here, bringing disruption and opportunity in equal measure. But transformation isn’t just about technology—it’s about people. Jagathi shares what it takes to lead teams through complex change, particularly in industries where innovation and compliance must coexist. She highlights the importance of building diverse, high-performing teams and why relationships, *trust*, and clear communication are critical in times of transformation. This session is perfect to discuss how leaders can drive technology adoption while fostering an inclusive and resilient workplace.

In regulated industries, transformation is complex—because the rules are strict, the stakes are high, and failure isn’t an option. But with emerging technologies like AI and blockchain, the real danger is falling behind. Drawing on her experience navigating technology adoption and risk management for the highly regulated financial services firms, Jagathi shares how to identify use cases that drive revenue and efficiency without compromising trust, best practices for cross-functional collaboration and fostering a culture of experimentation with guardrails that protect reputation and regulatory standing

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