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 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
🔹 Use Case Presentations
🔹 Responsible AI
🔹 Practical Strategies for AI

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.

Teddy Benson

Director of Data Architecture, Platforms and AI Solutions,

Universal Studios

Christopher Eldredge
VP, Data, MeridianLink

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John Georgesen

VP of Advanced Analytics, Concentrix

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Ravi Katyal

IT Manager Emerging Technology, Cintas

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Gokula Mishra

Former VP Data Science & AI/ML, Direct Supply

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Tiffany Perkins-Munn

Head of Data & Analytics,
JPMorgan Chase

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Leo Rajapakse
Global Head of Platform Infrastructure & Advanced Technology, Bimbo Bakeries USA

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Sanjay Saxena
VP Data Management, Privacy and AI Governance,
Bread Financial

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Sandy Steiger
Sr Director of Advanced Analytics, TQL

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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

Sponsors Coming Soon!

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

Global AI Leadership Summit