Cincinnati AI Leadership Summit | Key Insights & Networking Opportunities

Architecting the Future of AI with Strategy, Responsibility, and Innovation

AI is evolving at an unprecedented pace, driving transformation across industries. As organizations scale solutions, they must balance strategic execution, responsible governance, and continuous innovation.

This summit, hosted by CDO Magazine, will bring together leaders and industry experts to explore the critical pillars of AI success—from strategic planning and building scalable solutions to

incorporating responsible governance.

Attendees can expect a dynamic mix of keynote presentations, expert panel discussions, and interactive sessions designed to provide actionable insights. The summit will delve into real-world case studies, emerging trends, and proven frameworks that empower leaders to operationalize AI responsibly and effectively.

Whether you're refining your AI roadmap, navigating ethical considerations, or scaling enterprise-wide initiatives, this summit offers the tools, perspectives, and connections needed to stay ahead in the evolving AI landscape.

Why Attend

Join a powerful network of C-level executives, strategists, and innovators leading the future of enterprise AI.

Reasons to Attend

Elite Networking – Connect with top AI and business leaders.
Future-Ready Strategies – Explore innovative AI applications and transformation insights.
Real-World Case Studies – Learn from industry pioneers and success stories.
Innovative Solutions – Explore emerging technologies and industry-leading sponsors.
Premium Experience – High-impact sessions in a world-class setting.

Summit Tracks

Tailored to today’s most pressing challenges and opportunities, our tracks are curated to give attendees a full-spectrum view of the AI enterprise journey:

🔹 Emerging Trends in AI
🔹 Operationalizing & Scaling AI
🔹 Data Foundations for AI
🔹 Responsible AI
🔹 Practical Strategies for AI

Want a sneak peek at what’s in store for the 2025 Global AI Summit?

…Get ready to map out your strategy.

Here is what you can expect from the Day:

8:00am Check-In & Breakfast
8:30am Welcome
8:45am Opening Keynote
9:25am Networking
9:50am Sessions
10:40am Networking
11:00am Sessions
11:50am Networking
12:10pm Lunch
12:40pm Luncheon Keynote
1:20pm Networking
1:40pm Sessions
2:30pm Networking
2:50pm Closing Keynote
3:30pm Prize Drawing & Reception

We are building some of the top-level experts and peer-to-peer executives in the data & AI industry to represent the Global Leadership Summit.


Mike Baca	Teddy Benson	Christopher Eldredge
Sr. Director, AI Platforms & Solutions	Director of Data Architecture, Platforms and AI Solutions	VP, Data
Cencora	Universal Studios	MeridianLink


John Georgesen	Ravi Katyal	Gokula Mishra
VP of Advanced Analytics	IT Manager Emerging Technology	Former VP Data Science & AI/ML
Concentrix	Cintas	Direct Supply


Leo Rajapakse	Sanjay Saxena	Sandy Steiger
Global Head of Platform Infrastructure & Advanced Technology	VP Data Management, Privacy and AI Governance	Director, Data and Development
Bimbo Bakeries USA	Bread Financial	Lithko Contracting

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KEYNOTE SPEAKERS


Chad Wright
Information Technology\|CIO
Boston Dynamics

KEYNOTE PANEL SPEAKERS


Pawan Verma	Derek Waldron
Executive VP & Global Chief Data & Information Officer	Chief Analytics Officer
Cencora	JPMorganChase

PANEL SPEAKERS


Heather Ackels	Kishore Aradhya	Mike Baca	Yogesh Bhardwaj
VP, Business Technology	Head of Data Engineering & Architecture	Sr. Director, AI Platforms & Solutions	Sr. Director, GSO, Data & IT Shared Services
Berpl Technology	Frontdoor Inc	Cencora	Sensata Technologies


Shafraz Branudeen	Adelson Bredy	Dinakar Deshmukh	Meera Dugar
Chief Architect DSS	Vice President, Data Management & Quantitative Analysis	VP, Data Science	VP, Consumer & Community Banking
CACI	BNY	GE Aerospace	JPMorganChase


Christopher Eldredge	John Georgesen	Matt Godsted	Elisha Herrmann
VP, Data	VP, AI & Advanced Analytics	Cybersecurity Strategy Architect	Worldwide Solution Lead, Enterprise Applications
MeridianLink	Concentrix	The Kroger Co.	AWS


Shenson Joseph	Ravi Katyal	Bill Kemerer	Gokula Mishra
Lead AI/ML Engineer	Manager, IT Emerging Technology	VP, Global Data & Analytics	Former VP, Data Science & AI/ML
JPMorganChase	Cintas	Allegion	Direct Supply


Arun Kumar Moolchandani	Emily Morgan	Ash Naseer	Jonathan Peña
Senior Director/Lead Data Engineer	CISO	Managing Director, Data & AI	Associate VP, Data Science
Travelers	Coterie	Delta Air Lines	Humana


Leo Rajapakse	Della Shea	Sandy Steiger
Global Head, Platform Infrastructure, Digital, & Advanced Technology	Head of Enterprise Risk	Director, Data & Development
Bimbo Bakeries USA	Interac	Lithko Contracting


Gopalakrishnan Subramanian	Vijay Venkatesan	Hailong Wang	Sean Ware
Chief Data & AI Officer	CTO	Director Analytics	CIO
Focus Financial Partners	IKS Health	Fifth Third Bank	City of Cincinnati


Kalpana Yendluri
IT Director, Emerging Technology
Great Lakes Water Authority

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Michael Farrar	Adita Karkera	Merav Yuravlivker
CIO	Managing Director, Chief Data Officer, Government and Public Services	Chief Learning Officer
City of Westerville	Deloitte Consulting, LLP	Data Society

Title Sponsors

Showcase Sponsor

Focus Group Sponsors

Rising Star Sponsor

Brand Partner

The Westin Cincinnati - Downtown

Overlooking historic Fountain Square, in the heart of Cincinnati's bustling central business district and convenient to downtown's vast array of shops, museums, theaters, celebrated sports stadiums, and downtown Cincinnati restaurant offerings.

Location:

21 E 5th St, Cincinnati, OH 45202

CDO Magazine has a room block available Monday, October, 6th, 2025 - Friday, October 10, 2025

The room rate is $169 per night plus tax

Parking Information:

Self: $21 per day Valet: $48 per day

Hear from Cincinnati Global AI Leadership Summit 2024 Attendees

“A great roundtable experience, gathering a wide range of expertise from every industry vertical, all with their own perspectives on the burgeoning topic of AI.”

“The conversation was well on point, covering practical topics on AI execution in the enterprise, including the knowledge, skills, and abilities required to do so, effectively,” Henley adds. ”I especially appreciated the keynote topics covering some of the pitfalls of AI implementations, outlining some important lessons learned, ending with a great talk on data monetization."

Todd Henley

Former Northwest Bank Chief Data Governance & Privacy Officer

“It was great to be able to share ideas in a gathering of smart and experienced people. I enjoyed hearing about what solutions are succeeding and collecting new ideas to explore in my organization.”

Olivia Kew-Fickus

Chief Data Officer, Vanderbilt University

"The CDO Magazine Summit and AI Boardroom Event gets into intimate and detailed discussions on data and AI among peers across industries and territories. I especially enjoyed connecting with other power women in data and AI there."

Chathuri Daluwatte

Alexion AstraZeneca Rare Disease Head, AI Diagnostics

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