Agenda

November 20th • Columbus State Community College

 
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9:45 AM

Doors open, registration, + Vendor expos

10:30 AM

Opening remarks + KEynote

Chris Berry

President & CEO @ OhioX

Michael farrar

CIO @ City of Westerville

Jon Husted

Ohio Lt. Governor

11:10 AM

Ohio’s Enterprise AI Play (Panel #1)

Our first panel of the day features technology executives from some of Ohio's largest and most recognizable brands. This session will explore how leading enterprises are leveraging AI to drive innovation, enhance efficiency, and solve real-world challenges. Attendees will gain insights into AI strategies, implementation best practices, and the future of AI in Ohio's enterprise landscape.

Aud Jucaitis

SVP | NextGen Enterprise Transformation @ KeyBank

MELANIE KOLP

SVP | Chief Technology Officer of Technology Strategy, Data + Innovation @ Nationwide

JEROME REVISH

SVP | Chief Technology Officer, Digital + Commercial Technologies
@ Cardinal Health

KATRINA FLORY

Chief Information Officer
@ State of Ohio

11:45 AM

AI Sprints #1 - putting ai into play

This session will feature tech leaders delivering AI Sprints - talks that dive into how AI is being applied in real-world scenarios. These fast-paced, insightful sprints will showcase innovative AI use cases, offering practical takeaways for putting AI into action. Whether you're just starting out with AI or looking to scale, this session will inspire and inform your next steps in AI adoption.

BRYAN BEAL

Director, Customer Engineering
@ Google
The "Promise of AI Yesterday" has become "Real AI Impact Today"

REHGAN BLEILE

Co-Founder + CEO @ AlignAI
Governing AI by Design

12:15 pM

Lunch, networking, vendor expos

Sponsored by AgileBlue

During the lunch break, attendees will enjoy a meal, network with peers, and connect with speakers from the day's sessions. This is also a perfect time to explore the tech demos from innovative companies, offering a closer look at cutting-edge technologies and solutions driving the future of AI and enterprise.

1:00 pM

From Concept to Reality: Harnessing AI for New Ventures and Products (panel #2)

During our post-lunch panel "From Concept to Reality: Harnessing AI for New Ventures and Products," industry experts will share how AI is transforming ideas into successful businesses and innovative products. This session will explore the journey from initial concept to market launch, highlighting the role AI plays in accelerating growth, driving creativity, and solving complex challenges. Attendees will leave with practical insights into using AI to bring new ventures and cutting-edge products to life.

Nate sowder

Innovation @ Fifth Third

LYNN SAUTTER BEAL

VP, Implementation + Success
@ Upstart

NIMA GARD

Director of AI @ Path Robotics

Ryan Lunka

Co-Founder + CEO @ Doohickey AI

1:30 pM

AI Sprints #2 - putting ai into play

Our second session of AI Sprints will feature tech leaders delivering AI Sprints - talks that dive into how AI is being applied in real-world scenarios. These fast-paced, insightful sprints will showcase innovative AI use cases, offering practical takeaways for putting AI into action. Whether you're just starting out with AI or looking to scale, this session will inspire and inform your next steps in AI adoption.

katie TRAUTH TAYLOR

Co-Founder + CEO @ Narratize
AI for Innovation: Accelerating Product Development with GenAI Tech

ZachARY BELLER

Co-Founder + Chief Technology Officer @ Vixiv
Using AI to Simplify the Engineering Design Cycle

maddie BELL

Co-Founder + CEO @ Scheduler AI From 'Co-Pilots' to 'Auto-Pilots': Accelerating Revenue Pipelines with AI Agents

2:15 pM

afternoon networking break #1

Sponsored by Moreland Connect

2:35 pM

Building Ohio's AI Future (Panel #3)

In our third and final panel session “Building Ohio's AI Future," industry leaders and innovators will discuss the steps Ohio is taking to become a leader in AI. The panel will explore initiatives that foster AI-driven growth, the role of education and workforce development, and how businesses and government can collaborate to shape a thriving AI ecosystem. Attendees will gain valuable perspectives on how Ohio can lead in the AI revolution, driving economic and technological progress for the state.

TONJIA COVERDALE, PH.D.

SVP | Chief Strategy Officer for Operations + Technology
@ Associated Bank

BEENA SUKUMARAN, PH.D.

Dean, College of Engineering + Computing @ Miami University

CHANNIE MIZE

General Manager @ Slalom

3:05 pM

AI in Action: How University Hospitals is Transforming Healthcare with AI (AI SPRINt #3)

In this interactive session, University Hospitals (UH) and Further will provide an inside look at how one of Ohio’s largest healthcare systems is harnessing the power of AI to enhance patient care, streamline operations, and drive innovation. Through real-world examples and open discussion, participants will learn how UH approaches AI deployment across its system, from identifying opportunities to implementing cutting-edge solutions. Attendees will have the opportunity to ask questions, share ideas, and engage directly with leaders driving AI in healthcare.

cal al-dhubaib

Head of AI + Data Science @ Further AI in Action: How University Hospitals is Transforming Healthcare with AI

KIpum lee

VP, Enterprise Strategy + Innovation @ University Hospitals

3:35 pM

afternoon networking break #2

Sponsored by Moreland Connect

3:55 pM

Charting Ohio’s AI Path: building Ohio’s AI Future Together (AI SPRINt #4)

This interactive design sprint will unveil exclusive insights gathered from leading tech executives at some of Ohio’s largest companies, highlighting the state’s current AI landscape and key opportunities. Participants will then engage in a live strategy forum to share their perspectives, followed by an open-sourced conversation to collaboratively explore where Ohio’s greatest AI potential truly lies. This session is designed to foster real-time dialogue and collective vision-building, helping shape the future of AI across Ohio’s business and innovation ecosystem.

keith instone

Director, Community Experience @ OhioX

ben blanquera

VP, Technology + Sustainability @ Rackspace Technology

5:00 pM

happy hour reception

Sponsored by Outreach Promos

Join us for the closing happy hour reception where attendees can unwind, continue conversations from the day, and network with peers in a relaxed atmosphere. Enjoy refreshments, connect with speakers, and reflect on key takeaways as we wrap up the event on a high note. It’s the perfect opportunity to build new relationships and celebrate Ohio’s growing AI community.

Thank you to the Ohio AI Summit Sponsors

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