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Tuesday, February 11
 

4:00pm PST

PRO WORKSHOP: Hitchhikers Guide to Secure AI Development
Tuesday February 11, 2025 4:00pm - 4:50pm PST
AI DevWorld Stage 1
Ankur Chowdhary, 6Sense, Staff Security Engineer

In this talk I will discuss how organizations can define the scope of AI security based on understanding the context of AI use and integrate secure AI development lifecycle as a part of existing software development lifecycle (SDLC) practices. The talk will also cover metrics during each phase of AI development that should be considered for establishing the success criteria of secure and responsible development of AI system for an organization. 
Speakers
avatar for Ankur Chowdhary

Ankur Chowdhary

Staff Security Engineer, Appsec, 6Sense
Dr. Ankur Chowdhary is a cybersecurity researcher. He received Ph.D. (2020) and M.S. (2015) with specialization in cybersecurity from Arizona State University (ASU). His research interests include appsec, cloud security and AI/ML in cybersecurity.
Tuesday February 11, 2025 4:00pm - 4:50pm PST
AI DevWorld Stage 1
  AI DevWorld
 
Wednesday, February 12
 

9:30am PST

KEYNOTE (AI DevWorld): Stack Overflow -- Why Building Trust in AI Is Key to Healthy Knowledge Ecosystem
Wednesday February 12, 2025 9:30am - 9:55am PST
DeveloperWeek Main Stage
Prashanth Chandrasekar, Stack Overflow, CEO

The internet and its business models are changing. For the last 16 years, Stack Overflow has been at the forefront, helping to shape the future of the web. In this time of disruption comes a necessary time to reflect, change, and break the norms of ‘this is how it's always been done.’ With the expansion of generative AI, many LLM providers are not allowing the world to operate as it has previously. Instead, a new paradigm has emerged: content created by thousands of creators across the Open Web is now being used to train models without respect or attribution for the original creator.

Consequently, in the current transformation, human-centered sources of knowledge are obscured. We face a world in which the old paradigms are no longer paramount, and their places in the world are redefined. Companies and organizations lucky enough to host these engines of knowledge production are at a decision point; how do they continue to monetize when the technological landscapes have changed? A change in strategy will allow these companies, AI tools, and the communities and data sets that power them to thrive.

CEO Prashanth Chandrasekar shares why in the GenAI era, trust in data is key to driving innovation, improving the developer experience, and building thriving knowledge communities.
Speakers
avatar for Prashanth Chandrasekar

Prashanth Chandrasekar

CEO, Stack Overflow
Prashanth Chandrasekar is Chief Executive Officer of Stack Overflow and is responsible for driving Stack Overflow’s overall strategic direction and results. Prashanth is a proven technology executive with extensive experience leading and scaling high-growth global organizations... Read More →
Wednesday February 12, 2025 9:30am - 9:55am PST
DeveloperWeek Main Stage
  5. KEYNOTES & FEATURED

10:00am PST

PRO Session: From Hype to Impact: Cracking the Code on AI ROI
Wednesday February 12, 2025 10:00am - 10:25am PST
AI DevWorld Main Stage
Nabil Bukhari, Extreme Networks, Chief Product & Technology Officer, EVP, GM Subscription Business

In the race to adopt AI, even experienced business leaders can find themselves focusing too much on the technology itself, leading to less-than-optimal results. AI isn’t just about algorithms, machine learning, and large language models - it’s about the meaningful impact it can deliver when applied strategically. Nabil Bukhari, CTO and GM of subscriptions at Extreme Networks, the world’s fastest growing cloud networking company, offers a fresh perspective on AI strategy—one that prioritizes real outcomes over flashy applications.

In this session, Nabil will present the ARC Framework, a proven approach that guides organizations (A)ccelerating existing processes, (R)eplacing outdated systems, and (C)reating valuable new experiences, all to ensure AI investments drive measurable business impact.

This framework took shape during the development of Extreme Platform One, one of Extreme’s most ambitious projects to date. In a world where 80% of AI projects fail, Extreme Platform One stands out for simplifying complex network management and delivering tangible value to organizations of all sizes. The ARC Framework highlights that AI itself is not the innovation - it’s how we apply it strategically to create meaningful outcomes. Learn actionable strategies to avoid common pitfalls, like chasing hype or low-impact use cases, and harness AI’s true potential to drive transformation in your business.

This is a must-attend for anyone looking to integrate AI in a way that optimizes AI investments, complements their organization’s culture, solves actual business challenges, and positions them for lasting impact. Join us to explore how you can lead AI-driven change with purpose and impact.

 
Speakers
avatar for Nabil Bukhari

Nabil Bukhari

Chief Product & Technology Officer, Extreme Networks
Nabil Bukhari firmly believes technology and business have a responsibility to improve the human condition. As a futurist, business leader and humanist, he has a passion for the democratization of technology and is determined to contribute to a world where tech has a positive social... Read More →
Wednesday February 12, 2025 10:00am - 10:25am PST
AI DevWorld Main Stage
  AI DevWorld

1:00pm PST

PRO Session: Building an Advanced Software Engineering Agent
Wednesday February 12, 2025 1:00pm - 1:25pm PST
AI DevWorld Main Stage
YK Sugi, Sourcegraph, Senior AI Developer Advocate

This presentation details the development of an experimental software engineering agent designed to answer complex questions about codebases. The core innovation lies in a graph-based approach where the agent iteratively gathers contextual information, using self-reflection to assess its confidence in answering the query. By treating accumulated context as a set and employing a greedy best-first search guided by confidence scores, the system aims to efficiently navigate the codebase and provide accurate answers. Initial findings are promising, with future benchmarks on real-world software engineering challenges planned to further validate its capabilities.  
Speakers
avatar for YK Sugi

YK Sugi

Senior AI Developer Advocate, Sourcegraph
Founder of CS Dojo, a leading programming education platform with over 1.9 million subscribers on YouTube, dedicated to empowering individuals with the skills needed for a successful career in tech. Beyond YouTube, he actively shares insights and tips on coding, AI, and tech career... Read More →
Wednesday February 12, 2025 1:00pm - 1:25pm PST
AI DevWorld Main Stage
  AI DevWorld

2:00pm PST

KEYNOTE (AI DevWorld): The Agentic Workforce Revolution: How to Futureproof Your Governance Framework
Wednesday February 12, 2025 2:00pm - 2:25pm PST
AI DevWorld Main Stage
Manish Rai, Snaplogic, VP of Product Marketing

The rise of AI agents shows no sign of slowing down, with the market projected* to grow tenfold from $5 billion in 2024 to nearly $50 billion by 2030. By this time, generative AI will be table stakes, and business and IT leaders will instead be grappling with how to manage an entire workforce of AI agents carrying out a range of automated tasks.

In an AI-powered future, enterprises are like gardens with AI agents as gardeners, helping the landscapers maintain the estate. These agents are smart, self sufficient tools, and excel at specific tasks, but if the tool shed is disorganized they will be slowed down — or worse, use the wrong soil or seeds and cause irreparable damage, preventing the garden from blooming to its full potential. To avoid this, organizations must keep their tools in order.

In this session, Manish Rai will explore a range of considerations for enterprises as they implement and scale a team of AI agents to set themselves up for long-term success. It will encompass topics such as function management, and how to govern the tools AI agents will have access to — while maintaining guardrails. As use cases for AI agents expand to non-technical teams, Rai will also discuss key stakeholders for overseeing implementation to prevent shadow data. Finally, he will provide tips for organizations seeking to rework their overall data governance framework to meet the moment head on, and be prepared for a new agentic workforce.
Speakers
avatar for Manish Rai

Manish Rai

VP of Product Marketing, SnapLogic
Manish Rai is the VP of Product Marketing at SnapLogic. Rai has 15+ years of Silicon Valley marketing experience spanning Generative AI, integration, low-code, RPA, and mobility solutions. He was previously VP of Marketing at Super.AI, where he helped drive rapid company growth in... Read More →
Wednesday February 12, 2025 2:00pm - 2:25pm PST
AI DevWorld Main Stage
  5. KEYNOTES & FEATURED
 
Thursday, February 13
 

10:00am PST

PRO Session: Striking the Balance: Leveraging Human Intelligence with LLMs for Cost-Effective Annotations
Thursday February 13, 2025 10:00am - 10:25am PST
AI DevWorld Main Stage
Shambhavi Srivastava, Appen, AI Solutions Architect

Data annotation involves assigning relevant information to raw data to enhance machine learning (ML) model performance. While this process is crucial, it can be time-consuming and expensive. The emergence of Large Language Models (LLMs) offers a unique opportunity to automate data annotation. However, the complexity of data annotation, stemming from unclear task instructions and subjective human judgment on equivocal data points, presents challenges that are not immediately apparent.

In this session, Chris Stephens, Field CTO and Head of AI Solutions at Appen will provide a overview of an experiment that the company recently conducted to test the tradeoff between quality and cost of training ML models via LLMs vs human input. Their goal was to differentiate between utterances that could be confidently annotated by LLMs, and those that required human intervention. This differentiation was crucial to ensure a diverse range of opinions or to prevent incorrect responses from overly general models. Chris will walk audience members through the dataset used as well as methodology for the experiment, as well as the company’s research findings.

 
Speakers
avatar for Shambhavi Srivastava

Shambhavi Srivastava

AI Solutions Architect, Appen
Thursday February 13, 2025 10:00am - 10:25am PST
AI DevWorld Main Stage
  AI DevWorld

10:30am PST

PRO Session: AI Frontiers: Shielding Digital Gateways from Bot Invasions
Thursday February 13, 2025 10:30am - 10:55am PST
AI DevWorld Main Stage
Parth Shukla, Cequence Security, Security Analyst
Khyati Ganatra, Cequence Security,  Manager, Applied ML 

In the presentation titled "AI Frontiers: Shielding Digital Gateways from Bot Invasions," we delve into the forefront of cyber defense against bot-driven threats that exploit API vulnerabilities. This comprehensive study explores how advanced AI and ML models are being harnessed to fortify digital defenses, offering a detailed analysis of API communication patterns and the evolving landscape of bot attacks. Through a series of real-world case studies, we illuminate the mechanisms of sophisticated bot strategies—ranging from data breaches and account takeovers to shopping bots that deplete inventories. The narrative progresses to unveil how AI/ML technologies serve as the cornerstone of innovative defense mechanisms. We dissect the architecture of AI-driven systems tailored to detect and counteract anomalous behaviors indicative of bot activities, leveraging vast datasets to train ML models that adeptly differentiate between legitimate user interactions and malicious bot intrusions. The discussion further navigates through the technical and operational nuances of implementing AI/ML defenses, emphasizing predictive analytics for preemptive action, machine learning for dynamic threat adaptation, and the overarching impact of such technologies in securing digital ecosystems against the insidious threats posed by automated attacks. This presentation not only highlights the challenges but also showcases the resilience and adaptability of AI/ML solutions in the ever-evolving battle against digital villains.
Speakers
avatar for Khyati Ganatra

Khyati Ganatra

Manager, Applied ML, Cequence Security
I am deeply fascinated by AI's profound ability to reshape industries and redefine the way we live and work. With a keen interest in the intersection of ML and cybersecurity, I have dedicated my career to developing cutting-edge ML solutions that protect organizations from malicious... Read More →
avatar for Parth Shukla

Parth Shukla

Security Analyst, Cequence Security
Parth Shukla is a cyber security analyst at Cequence Security and has a great passion for Web Application Security. Parth Shukla is also a Bug hunter; community builder and Cyber security enthusiast and I believe in the quote “security is a myth”.
Thursday February 13, 2025 10:30am - 10:55am PST
AI DevWorld Main Stage
  AI DevWorld

1:00pm PST

PRO Session: Pattern Rights - An Ethical Framework for Generative AI Training Data
Thursday February 13, 2025 1:00pm - 1:25pm PST
AI DevWorld Main Stage
Alison Cossette, Neo4j, Data Science Strategist, Advocate, Educator

As generative AI continues to push boundaries, creating novel content by learning from massive datasets, we are faced with complex issues around intellectual property, privacy, and the ethical use of data. Current systems of copyright, fair use, and data protection lack the scope to fully address the unique challenges posed by AI pattern recognition and generation.

This pivotal talk introduces the pioneering concept of "Pattern Rights" - a holistic ethical framework to inform the development and deployment of generative AI technologies. Pattern Rights serves as an umbrella construct, encompassing principles of copyright, fair use, training data transparency, privacy, data ownership, and accountability.

We will explore how Pattern Rights can ensure appropriate attribution and compensation when AI models learn from copyrighted works or personal data. It establishes guidelines around consent, anonymization, and ethical data sourcing practices.

As the AI industry is rapidly evolving, we urgently need governance to foster innovation while upholding rights and safeguarding against misuse. Pattern Rights provides a roadmap to navigate this uncharted territory responsibly and equitably.

Speakers
avatar for Alison Cossette

Alison Cossette

Data Science Strategist, Neo4j
Alison Cossette is a dynamic Data Science Strategist, Educator, and Podcast Host. As a Developer Advocate at Neo4j specializing in Graph Data Science, she brings a wealth of expertise to the field. With her strong technical background and exceptional communication skills, Alison bridges... Read More →
Thursday February 13, 2025 1:00pm - 1:25pm PST
AI DevWorld Main Stage
  AI DevWorld

1:30pm PST

PRO Session: Will Copilot and AI Take Over Accounting Jobs?
Thursday February 13, 2025 1:30pm - 1:55pm PST
AI DevWorld Main Stage
Dan Edwards, Crowe, Managing Director

In an era where artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning are rapidly evolving, the accounting profession stands at the precipice of significant transformation. This session aims to demystify the impact of AI technologies, such as Microsoft Copilot, on the future of accounting.

Join us for an insightful exploration into the capabilities of AI in the accounting space, where we will delve into the current state of AI tools like Microsoft Copilot, their potential to automate complex accounting tasks, and the implications for accounting professionals.

This session is designed for accounting professionals at all levels who are seeking to understand the impact of AI on their careers and how to strategically position themselves for success in a rapidly changing technological landscape. Whether you're a seasoned CPA or a recent graduate, this session will provide valuable insights into the future of accounting.
Speakers
avatar for Dan Edwards

Dan Edwards

Managing Director, Crowe
Dan is a CPA with over 30 years of experience in the ERP industry. During this time, he has worked in many different roles allowing him to truly understand the complete industry. The combined experience of marketing, sales, presales, consulting and training allows him to provide a... Read More →
Thursday February 13, 2025 1:30pm - 1:55pm PST
AI DevWorld Main Stage
  AI DevWorld

2:00pm PST

PRO Session: From Thought to Action: How Agentic AI Will Reshape Enterprise AI
Thursday February 13, 2025 2:00pm - 2:25pm PST
AI DevWorld Main Stage
Utkarsh Contractor, Aisera, VP of AI

Enterprises are on the cusp of a transformative shift. They are moving beyond task-specific AI to embrace agentic systems capable of autonomous decision-making and actions through probabilistic reasoning. This evolution marks a new era of autonomy, where AI not only augments human capabilities but also drives business outcomes by:
- Optimizing Operations: Self-regulating systems enhance efficiency, ensure compliance, and proactively mitigate risks.
- Accelerating Innovation: Data-driven insights fuel strategic decision-making, enabling rapid market adaptation.
- Enhancing Customer Experience: Intelligent agents anticipate customer needs, delivering personalized solutions.

Although the potential benefits are immense, successful implementation demands a strategic approach that encompasses ethical considerations, security, and complexity management.

Join Utkarsh Contractor, VP of AI/ML at Aisera, as we explore the opportunities and challenges of this paradigm shift and how organizations can harness agentic AI to achieve sustained competitive advantage.
Speakers
avatar for Utkarsh Contractor

Utkarsh Contractor

VP of AI, Aisera
Utkarsh Contractor is the VP of AI at Aisera, where he leads the AI team working on Enterprise LLMs and GenAI applications. He is also a Senior Research Fellow at Stanford University, focusing his research and experiments on intersection of language and vision in large multimodal... Read More →
Thursday February 13, 2025 2:00pm - 2:25pm PST
AI DevWorld Main Stage
  AI DevWorld

2:30pm PST

KEYNOTE (AI DevWorld): SambaNova Systems -- Composition of Experts: A Modular Approach to Scaling AI Models
Thursday February 13, 2025 2:30pm - 2:55pm PST
AI DevWorld Main Stage
Anton McGonnell, SambaNova Systems, VP of Product

This session, led by Anton McGonnell, Head of Software Products at SambaNova Systems, presents an in-depth exploration of the Composition of Experts approach in AI - a model made up of many models that work in conjunction with each other - and in particular the benefits to individual developers. Instead of building one monolithic model, this strategy composes workflows using many specialised, independent "expert" models. This proves to be more efficient, modular, and extensible.

The talk will provide a deep dive into the advantages of this technique, which promotes reusability, saves on alignment tax, and enables granular access control. By detailing real-world implementations, attendees will learn best practices for breaking down problems, assigning appropriate experts, and orchestrating data flow between them. McGonnell will discuss how an architecture with a large memory capacity, enables this approach by hosting and serving thousands of models in parallel on a single node without performance degradation. This makes the Composition of Experts approach highly scalable and reduces the total cost of ownership for inference.

Additionally, the session will offer crucial hardware considerations for executing Composition of Experts at scale. It will examine how specialised architectures can allow hosting thousands of models in parallel on a single node. With companies increasingly relying on AI, reliability and cost-efficiency are paramount concerns. Composition of Experts tackles these challenges through modularity and inference optimisation. By attending, developers and engineers can expect to gain highly applicable skills for improving the scalability, performance, and governance of AI in production environments.
Speakers
avatar for Anton McGonnell

Anton McGonnell

VP of Product, SambaNova Systems
Anton McGonnell is SambaNova’s VP of Product and leads the team defining their cutting-edge full-stack chips-to-model platform.Prior to SambaNova, Anton played a pivotal role in shaping the development and implementation of advanced machine learning technologies at UIPath.Anton... Read More →
Thursday February 13, 2025 2:30pm - 2:55pm PST
AI DevWorld Main Stage
  5. KEYNOTES & FEATURED
 
Tuesday, February 18
 

1:00pm PST

[Virtual] PRO WORKSHOP: Hitchhikers Guide to Secure AI Development
Tuesday February 18, 2025 1:00pm - 1:50pm PST
VIRTUAL AI DevWorld Stage 1
Ankur Chowdhary, 6Sense, Staff Security Engineer

In this talk I will discuss how organizations can define the scope of AI security based on understanding the context of AI use and integrate secure AI development lifecycle as a part of existing software development lifecycle (SDLC) practices. The talk will also cover metrics during each phase of AI development that should be considered for establishing the success criteria of secure and responsible development of AI system for an organization. 
Speakers
avatar for Ankur Chowdhary

Ankur Chowdhary

Staff Security Engineer, Appsec, 6Sense
Dr. Ankur Chowdhary is a cybersecurity researcher. He received Ph.D. (2020) and M.S. (2015) with specialization in cybersecurity from Arizona State University (ASU). His research interests include appsec, cloud security and AI/ML in cybersecurity.
Tuesday February 18, 2025 1:00pm - 1:50pm PST
VIRTUAL AI DevWorld Stage 1
  AI DevWorld
 
Wednesday, February 19
 

10:00am PST

[Virtual] PRO Session: From Hype to Impact: Cracking the Code on AI ROI
Wednesday February 19, 2025 10:00am - 10:25am PST
VIRTUAL AI DevWorld Main Stage
Nabil Bukhari, Extreme Networks, Chief Product & Technology Officer, EVP, GM Subscription Business

In the race to adopt AI, even experienced business leaders can find themselves focusing too much on the technology itself, leading to less-than-optimal results. AI isn’t just about algorithms, machine learning, and large language models - it’s about the meaningful impact it can deliver when applied strategically. Nabil Bukhari, CTO and GM of subscriptions at Extreme Networks, the world’s fastest growing cloud networking company, offers a fresh perspective on AI strategy—one that prioritizes real outcomes over flashy applications.

In this session, Nabil will present the ARC Framework, a proven approach that guides organizations (A)ccelerating existing processes, (R)eplacing outdated systems, and (C)reating valuable new experiences, all to ensure AI investments drive measurable business impact.

This framework took shape during the development of Extreme Platform One, one of Extreme’s most ambitious projects to date. In a world where 80% of AI projects fail, Extreme Platform One stands out for simplifying complex network management and delivering tangible value to organizations of all sizes. The ARC Framework highlights that AI itself is not the innovation - it’s how we apply it strategically to create meaningful outcomes. Learn actionable strategies to avoid common pitfalls, like chasing hype or low-impact use cases, and harness AI’s true potential to drive transformation in your business.

This is a must-attend for anyone looking to integrate AI in a way that optimizes AI investments, complements their organization’s culture, solves actual business challenges, and positions them for lasting impact. Join us to explore how you can lead AI-driven change with purpose and impact.

 
Speakers
avatar for Nabil Bukhari

Nabil Bukhari

Chief Product & Technology Officer, Extreme Networks
Nabil Bukhari firmly believes technology and business have a responsibility to improve the human condition. As a futurist, business leader and humanist, he has a passion for the democratization of technology and is determined to contribute to a world where tech has a positive social... Read More →
Wednesday February 19, 2025 10:00am - 10:25am PST
VIRTUAL AI DevWorld Main Stage
  AI DevWorld

1:00pm PST

[Virtual] PRO Session: Building an Advanced Software Engineering Agent
Wednesday February 19, 2025 1:00pm - 1:25pm PST
VIRTUAL AI DevWorld Main Stage
YK Sugi, Sourcegraph, Senior AI Developer Advocate

This presentation details the development of an experimental software engineering agent designed to answer complex questions about codebases. The core innovation lies in a graph-based approach where the agent iteratively gathers contextual information, using self-reflection to assess its confidence in answering the query. By treating accumulated context as a set and employing a greedy best-first search guided by confidence scores, the system aims to efficiently navigate the codebase and provide accurate answers. Initial findings are promising, with future benchmarks on real-world software engineering challenges planned to further validate its capabilities.  
Speakers
avatar for YK Sugi

YK Sugi

Senior AI Developer Advocate, Sourcegraph
Founder of CS Dojo, a leading programming education platform with over 1.9 million subscribers on YouTube, dedicated to empowering individuals with the skills needed for a successful career in tech. Beyond YouTube, he actively shares insights and tips on coding, AI, and tech career... Read More →
Wednesday February 19, 2025 1:00pm - 1:25pm PST
VIRTUAL AI DevWorld Main Stage
  AI DevWorld

2:00pm PST

[Virtual] KEYNOTE (AI DevWorld): The Agentic Workforce Revolution: How to Futureproof Your Governance Framework
Wednesday February 19, 2025 2:00pm - 2:25pm PST
VIRTUAL AI DevWorld Main Stage
Manish Rai, Snaplogic, VP of Product Marketing

The rise of AI agents shows no sign of slowing down, with the market projected* to grow tenfold from $5 billion in 2024 to nearly $50 billion by 2030. By this time, generative AI will be table stakes, and business and IT leaders will instead be grappling with how to manage an entire workforce of AI agents carrying out a range of automated tasks.

In an AI-powered future, enterprises are like gardens with AI agents as gardeners, helping the landscapers maintain the estate. These agents are smart, self sufficient tools, and excel at specific tasks, but if the tool shed is disorganized they will be slowed down — or worse, use the wrong soil or seeds and cause irreparable damage, preventing the garden from blooming to its full potential. To avoid this, organizations must keep their tools in order.

In this session, Manish Rai will explore a range of considerations for enterprises as they implement and scale a team of AI agents to set themselves up for long-term success. It will encompass topics such as function management, and how to govern the tools AI agents will have access to — while maintaining guardrails. As use cases for AI agents expand to non-technical teams, Rai will also discuss key stakeholders for overseeing implementation to prevent shadow data. Finally, he will provide tips for organizations seeking to rework their overall data governance framework to meet the moment head on, and be prepared for a new agentic workforce.
Speakers
avatar for Manish Rai

Manish Rai

VP of Product Marketing, SnapLogic
Manish Rai is the VP of Product Marketing at SnapLogic. Rai has 15+ years of Silicon Valley marketing experience spanning Generative AI, integration, low-code, RPA, and mobility solutions. He was previously VP of Marketing at Super.AI, where he helped drive rapid company growth in... Read More →
Wednesday February 19, 2025 2:00pm - 2:25pm PST
VIRTUAL AI DevWorld Main Stage
  5. KEYNOTES & FEATURED
 
Thursday, February 20
 

9:30am PST

[Virtual] PRO Session: Principles-Based Framework for AI Governance
Thursday February 20, 2025 9:30am - 9:55am PST
VIRTUAL AI DevWorld Main Stage
Mithun A. Sridharan, Think Insights, Founder

A principles-based framework for AI governance provides a compass to navigate the ethical and responsible development and use of Artificial Intelligence. Unlike rigid rulebooks, these frameworks establish core principles that guide decision-making throughout the AI lifecycle to address the unique challenges posed by different AI systems.

Several prominent examples of principles-based frameworks exist. The European Union's Ethics Guidelines for Trustworthy AI, the Bletchley Declaration, SR 117, and ISO/IEC 42001 are a few frameworks that provide a comprehensive set of principles for organizations to manage AI throughout its lifecycle.

The principles-based approaches provide a strong foundation for navigating the complexities of AI development and implementation. As AI technology continues to evolve, these frameworks can be revisited and refined to address new challenges. By focusing on core ethical principles, they ensure that AI development remains responsible and human-centric. 
Speakers
avatar for Mithun A. Sridharan

Mithun A. Sridharan

Founder, Think Insights
I'm Mithun A. Sridharan, an entrepreneur, author and keynote speaker on Strategy, Management Consulting and Digital Transformation. I'm a Forbes Technology Council Thought Leader, a Member of Harvard Business Review Advisory Council, Chapter Director at Startup Grind Rhein-Neckar... Read More →
Thursday February 20, 2025 9:30am - 9:55am PST
VIRTUAL AI DevWorld Main Stage
  AI DevWorld

9:30am PST

[Virtual] PRO Session: Striking the Balance: Leveraging Human Intelligence with LLMs for Cost-Effective Annotations
Thursday February 20, 2025 9:30am - 9:55am PST
VIRTUAL AI DevWorld Main Stage
Shambhavi Srivastava, Appen, AI Solutions Architect

Data annotation involves assigning relevant information to raw data to enhance machine learning (ML) model performance. While this process is crucial, it can be time-consuming and expensive. The emergence of Large Language Models (LLMs) offers a unique opportunity to automate data annotation. However, the complexity of data annotation, stemming from unclear task instructions and subjective human judgment on equivocal data points, presents challenges that are not immediately apparent.

In this session, Chris Stephens, Field CTO and Head of AI Solutions at Appen will provide a overview of an experiment that the company recently conducted to test the tradeoff between quality and cost of training ML models via LLMs vs human input. Their goal was to differentiate between utterances that could be confidently annotated by LLMs, and those that required human intervention. This differentiation was crucial to ensure a diverse range of opinions or to prevent incorrect responses from overly general models. Chris will walk audience members through the dataset used as well as methodology for the experiment, as well as the company’s research findings.

 
Speakers
avatar for Shambhavi Srivastava

Shambhavi Srivastava

AI Solutions Architect, Appen
Thursday February 20, 2025 9:30am - 9:55am PST
VIRTUAL AI DevWorld Main Stage
  AI DevWorld

10:30am PST

[Virtual] PRO Session: AI Frontiers: Shielding Digital Gateways from Bot Invasions
Thursday February 20, 2025 10:30am - 10:55am PST
VIRTUAL AI DevWorld Main Stage
Parth Shukla, Cequence Security, Security Analyst
Khyati Ganatra, Cequence Security,  Manager, Applied ML

In the presentation titled "AI Frontiers: Shielding Digital Gateways from Bot Invasions," we delve into the forefront of cyber defense against bot-driven threats that exploit API vulnerabilities. This comprehensive study explores how advanced AI and ML models are being harnessed to fortify digital defenses, offering a detailed analysis of API communication patterns and the evolving landscape of bot attacks. Through a series of real-world case studies, we illuminate the mechanisms of sophisticated bot strategies—ranging from data breaches and account takeovers to shopping bots that deplete inventories. The narrative progresses to unveil how AI/ML technologies serve as the cornerstone of innovative defense mechanisms. We dissect the architecture of AI-driven systems tailored to detect and counteract anomalous behaviors indicative of bot activities, leveraging vast datasets to train ML models that adeptly differentiate between legitimate user interactions and malicious bot intrusions. The discussion further navigates through the technical and operational nuances of implementing AI/ML defenses, emphasizing predictive analytics for preemptive action, machine learning for dynamic threat adaptation, and the overarching impact of such technologies in securing digital ecosystems against the insidious threats posed by automated attacks. This presentation not only highlights the challenges but also showcases the resilience and adaptability of AI/ML solutions in the ever-evolving battle against digital villains.
Speakers
avatar for Khyati Ganatra

Khyati Ganatra

Manager, Applied ML, Cequence Security
I am deeply fascinated by AI's profound ability to reshape industries and redefine the way we live and work. With a keen interest in the intersection of ML and cybersecurity, I have dedicated my career to developing cutting-edge ML solutions that protect organizations from malicious... Read More →
avatar for Parth Shukla

Parth Shukla

Security Analyst, Cequence Security
Parth Shukla is a cyber security analyst at Cequence Security and has a great passion for Web Application Security. Parth Shukla is also a Bug hunter; community builder and Cyber security enthusiast and I believe in the quote “security is a myth”.
Thursday February 20, 2025 10:30am - 10:55am PST
VIRTUAL AI DevWorld Main Stage
  AI DevWorld

1:00pm PST

[Virtual] PRO Session: Pattern Rights - An Ethical Framework for Generative AI Training Data
Thursday February 20, 2025 1:00pm - 1:25pm PST
VIRTUAL AI DevWorld Main Stage
Alison Cossette, Neo4j, Data Science Strategist, Advocate, Educator

As generative AI continues to push boundaries, creating novel content by learning from massive datasets, we are faced with complex issues around intellectual property, privacy, and the ethical use of data. Current systems of copyright, fair use, and data protection lack the scope to fully address the unique challenges posed by AI pattern recognition and generation.

This pivotal talk introduces the pioneering concept of "Pattern Rights" - a holistic ethical framework to inform the development and deployment of generative AI technologies. Pattern Rights serves as an umbrella construct, encompassing principles of copyright, fair use, training data transparency, privacy, data ownership, and accountability.

We will explore how Pattern Rights can ensure appropriate attribution and compensation when AI models learn from copyrighted works or personal data. It establishes guidelines around consent, anonymization, and ethical data sourcing practices.

As the AI industry is rapidly evolving, we urgently need governance to foster innovation while upholding rights and safeguarding against misuse. Pattern Rights provides a roadmap to navigate this uncharted territory responsibly and equitably.

Speakers
avatar for Alison Cossette

Alison Cossette

Data Science Strategist, Neo4j
Alison Cossette is a dynamic Data Science Strategist, Educator, and Podcast Host. As a Developer Advocate at Neo4j specializing in Graph Data Science, she brings a wealth of expertise to the field. With her strong technical background and exceptional communication skills, Alison bridges... Read More →
Thursday February 20, 2025 1:00pm - 1:25pm PST
VIRTUAL AI DevWorld Main Stage
  AI DevWorld

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[Virtual] PRO Session: Will Copilot and AI Take Over Accounting Jobs?
Thursday February 20, 2025 1:30pm - 1:55pm PST
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Dan Edwards, Crowe, Managing Director

In an era where artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning are rapidly evolving, the accounting profession stands at the precipice of significant transformation. This session aims to demystify the impact of AI technologies, such as Microsoft Copilot, on the future of accounting.

Join us for an insightful exploration into the capabilities of AI in the accounting space, where we will delve into the current state of AI tools like Microsoft Copilot, their potential to automate complex accounting tasks, and the implications for accounting professionals.

This session is designed for accounting professionals at all levels who are seeking to understand the impact of AI on their careers and how to strategically position themselves for success in a rapidly changing technological landscape. Whether you're a seasoned CPA or a recent graduate, this session will provide valuable insights into the future of accounting.
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Dan Edwards

Managing Director, Crowe
Dan is a CPA with over 30 years of experience in the ERP industry. During this time, he has worked in many different roles allowing him to truly understand the complete industry. The combined experience of marketing, sales, presales, consulting and training allows him to provide a... Read More →
Thursday February 20, 2025 1:30pm - 1:55pm PST
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2:00pm PST

[Virtual] PRO Session: From Thought to Action: How Agentic AI Will Reshape Enterprise AI
Thursday February 20, 2025 2:00pm - 2:25pm PST
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Utkarsh Contractor, Aisera, VP of AI

Enterprises are on the cusp of a transformative shift. They are moving beyond task-specific AI to embrace agentic systems capable of autonomous decision-making and actions through probabilistic reasoning. This evolution marks a new era of autonomy, where AI not only augments human capabilities but also drives business outcomes by:
- Optimizing Operations: Self-regulating systems enhance efficiency, ensure compliance, and proactively mitigate risks.
- Accelerating Innovation: Data-driven insights fuel strategic decision-making, enabling rapid market adaptation.
- Enhancing Customer Experience: Intelligent agents anticipate customer needs, delivering personalized solutions.

Although the potential benefits are immense, successful implementation demands a strategic approach that encompasses ethical considerations, security, and complexity management.

Join Utkarsh Contractor, VP of AI/ML at Aisera, as we explore the opportunities and challenges of this paradigm shift and how organizations can harness agentic AI to achieve sustained competitive advantage.
Speakers
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Utkarsh Contractor

VP of AI, Aisera
Utkarsh Contractor is the VP of AI at Aisera, where he leads the AI team working on Enterprise LLMs and GenAI applications. He is also a Senior Research Fellow at Stanford University, focusing his research and experiments on intersection of language and vision in large multimodal... Read More →
Thursday February 20, 2025 2:00pm - 2:25pm PST
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[Virtual] KEYNOTE (AI DevWorld): SambaNova Systems -- Composition of Experts: A Modular Approach to Scaling AI Models
Thursday February 20, 2025 2:30pm - 2:55pm PST
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Anton McGonnell, SambaNova Systems, VP of Product

This session, led by Anton McGonnell, Head of Software Products at SambaNova Systems, presents an in-depth exploration of the Composition of Experts approach in AI - a model made up of many models that work in conjunction with each other - and in particular the benefits to individual developers. Instead of building one monolithic model, this strategy composes workflows using many specialised, independent "expert" models. This proves to be more efficient, modular, and extensible.

The talk will provide a deep dive into the advantages of this technique, which promotes reusability, saves on alignment tax, and enables granular access control. By detailing real-world implementations, attendees will learn best practices for breaking down problems, assigning appropriate experts, and orchestrating data flow between them. McGonnell will discuss how an architecture with a large memory capacity, enables this approach by hosting and serving thousands of models in parallel on a single node without performance degradation. This makes the Composition of Experts approach highly scalable and reduces the total cost of ownership for inference.

Additionally, the session will offer crucial hardware considerations for executing Composition of Experts at scale. It will examine how specialised architectures can allow hosting thousands of models in parallel on a single node. With companies increasingly relying on AI, reliability and cost-efficiency are paramount concerns. Composition of Experts tackles these challenges through modularity and inference optimisation. By attending, developers and engineers can expect to gain highly applicable skills for improving the scalability, performance, and governance of AI in production environments.
Speakers
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Anton McGonnell

VP of Product, SambaNova Systems
Anton McGonnell is SambaNova’s VP of Product and leads the team defining their cutting-edge full-stack chips-to-model platform.Prior to SambaNova, Anton played a pivotal role in shaping the development and implementation of advanced machine learning technologies at UIPath.Anton... Read More →
Thursday February 20, 2025 2:30pm - 2:55pm PST
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