

No. 58: Tech Pulse 2030-Operationalizing AI at Scale: Building AI Programs That Deliver Lasting Results
Tech Pulse 2030 is more than just an event. It’s a movement dedicated to showcasing the brightest minds and fostering deep engagement among leaders, entrepreneurs, and changemakers. Together, we’ll explore the real-world impact of emerging technologies and chart a course for a future where responsible innovation drives progress for both businesses and society.
Scaling AI requires more than technology—it demands alignment across strategy, operations, talent, and governance.
Operationalizing AI at Scale: Building AI Programs That Deliver Lasting Results convenes leaders across industry, startups, and academia to share how they are building AI programs that move beyond experimentation to drive real, sustained commercial outcomes.
From enterprise operating models to responsible AI deployment, this session will highlight the critical building blocks needed to transform AI investments into lasting value.
Speakers
Shanthi Gudavalli, Chief Business Technologist - Global Head of Regulatory Data and Reporting, JPMorganChase
Sandeep Maira, Managing Director, Artificial Intelligence and Data, Accenture
Adam Sutherland, WW Public Sector Strategy Lead - Generative AI Innovation Center, AWS
Nivea Rajesh Bekal, AI/ML Cloud Consultant, Google
Xiaochen Zhang, AI 2030
Reserve your spot today!
We look forward to welcoming you to Tech Pulse 2030 and sharing this exciting journey with you.
Hosted by
AI 2030 www.ai2030.org
AI 2030 is a global initiative committed to mainstreaming Responsible AI by 2030. Through cross-sector collaboration, capacity building, and inclusive programming, AI 2030 empowers leaders, organizations, and communities to harness AI for the benefit of humanity.
Chicago AI Council www.chicagoaicouncil.org
The Chicago AI Council is committed to a future where AI benefits everyone—from Chicago to the world. Its mission is driven by three core priorities: (1) making Chicago the global capital of responsible AI by convening international leaders through forums, awards, and innovation showcases; (2) fueling AI innovation by uniting research, entrepreneurship, and industry to build and scale trustworthy, real-world solutions; and (3) turning AI education into real job opportunities by preparing students and workers for emerging, high-growth roles across the AI economy.
In partnership with:
Discovery Partners Institute (DPI): https://dpi.illinois.edu/
The Discovery Partners Institute empowers people to jumpstart their tech careers or companies in Chicago. With state investment and a new innovation district in development, DPI has the resources to attract, develop and leverage the most ambitious people and companies the region has to offer — and keep them here.
About Programmers: https://www.programmersinc.com/
With over 35 years of experience in tailoring future-forward solutions and delivering fast-to-value results, Programmers's mission is to help businesses exceed their software products, modernization, AI and data analytics goals.
About 1871 https://1871.com/
The Chicagoland Entrepreneurial Center, dba 1871 is a 501c3 organization that exists to inspire, equip, and support people from all backgrounds to build and innovate extraordinary businesses.