AI 2026

AI Connect 2026:
The Future of Intelligence

July 27, 2026 | Online | Eastern Standard Time

Join a next-generation virtual conference experience designed for AI, Machine Learning, and future tech. Learn from industry leaders, AI Researchers, connect with innovators, and explore real-world applications, all in one interactive platform.

More Than a Conference.
A Complete AI Experience.

AI Connect is designed to give you practical insights, real conversations, and meaningful connections. Dive into an ecosystem where innovation meets execution.

Live Keynotes from AI Leaders
Expert Panels & Case Studies
Interactive Q&A with Experts
Networking Rooms with Attendees
Virtual Expo & Product Showcases

Everything is designed to keep you engaged, not just watching.

Sessions

Explore the most relevant AI topics shaping the future

Core AI Innovation
  • AI Agents & Automation
  • Generative AI in Business
  • Multi-Modal AI
AI Strategy & Products
  • Building AI Products
  • AI Startups & Opportunities
  • Product-Market Fit
Responsible AI
  • Ethical AI & Governance
  • AI Regulations
  • Trust & Safety
Future of Work
  • Future of Jobs
  • AI vs Human Collaboration
  • Upskilling
Technical Deep Dive
  • AI Infrastructure
  • ML at Scale
  • Cloud vs Edge
Real-World AI
  • Healthcare & Finance
  • Enterprise Use Cases
  • Business Transformation

Keynote Speaker

Stevie Rhim
Keynote Session

Stevie Rhim

Co-Founder & President
Mach-AI, USA

Building AI-Powered Decision Intelligence Platforms: From Concept to Production

Stevie Rhim is a product management and business development leader with over 25 years of experience spanning semiconductors, AI infrastructure, cloud platforms, and enterprise software.

He is Co-founder and President of Mach-AI, a B2B SaaS platform that automates strategic portfolio management and capital decisioning for CFOs and PMO leaders using AI-powered analytics and proprietary benchmark data.

Previously, he held product leadership roles at Abbott Laboratories, Infineon, AMD, and Renesas.

Speakers

Scott Askinosie
Context as Intelligence

Dr. Scott Askinosie

AI Systems Architect
Ph.D. in Quantitative Biology, USA

Context as Intelligence: Engineering Autonomous Systems for the Next Wave of AI

Dr. Scott Askinosie specializes in intent-driven context engineering for autonomous AI systems at scale. With a Ph.D. in Quantitative Biology and 7+ years of applied ML experience, Scott bridges the gap between cutting-edge research and production-grade agentic systems.

He has delivered 20+ technical workshops to Fortune 500 enterprises including NATO and Fannie Mae, architecting multimodal RAG systems and agentic orchestration frameworks that power real-world deployments. His work focuses on transforming complex AI concepts into actionable implementations for mission-critical systems.

Francisco Vidal Ureta
Decision Intelligence

Francisco Vidal Ureta

Principal Data Scientist & AI Strategist
Puerto San Antonio | Founder & CEO, xSingular, Chile

Decision Intelligence: Leveraging Autonomous Agents and Simulations for Strategic Certainty

Francisco Vidal is a Principal Data Scientist and AI Strategist currently leading innovation at Puerto San Antonio. He is the Founder & CEO of xSingular, where he develops xStryk, a Decision Intelligence platform integrating knowledge graphs and autonomous agents.

With a strong focus on Deep Tech, Francisco specializes in transforming complex industrial data into actionable strategic simulations. His work enables organizations to make smarter, data-driven decisions in highly complex environments.

Dan Healy
AI & Human Prediction

Dan Healy

Founder
Head of Strategy, Research & AI WH5 Consulting, London, UK

AI Experiment to be Human: Predicting Behavior Beyond Traditional Research

Dan Healy is a strategy, research, and intelligence consultant with over three decades of experience across analytics, behavioral science, and AI.

He has advised corporations, governments, and investment institutions on using data, insight, and behavioral understanding to strengthen communication, reputation, and strategic decision-making.

Dan studied behavioural economics at the London School of Economics and has presented at the World Economic Forum in Davos. He is also the author of upcoming books exploring AI, digital cognition, and their impact on business and society.

Dr. Olger Huamani Jordan
AI in Education & Adaptive Learning

Dr. Olger Huamani Jordan

RENACYT Researcher
Professor, Faculty of Education
Universidad Nacional Federico Villarreal, Lima, Peru

Adaptive Intelligence in Education: Applying Machine Learning to Transform Teaching and Learning Systems

Dr. Olger Huamani Jordan is a RENACYT-certified researcher and professor specializing in education, language, and digital transformation in learning systems.

He has published in leading journals such as BMC Psychology, Computers & Education: Artificial Intelligence, and Social Sciences & Humanities Open, focusing on AI in education, digital inclusion, and academic innovation.

His work explores how machine learning and emerging technologies can enhance teaching methodologies, improve curriculum design, and support adaptive, intelligent learning environments for the future.

Jacob Yates
AI in Education & Classroom Innovation

Jacob Yates, Ph.D

Teaching Assistant Professor & Walton AI Fellow
Sam M. Walton College of Business
University of Arkansas, USA

AI in Action: Enhancing Classroom Experience

Jacob Yates, Ph.D. is a Teaching Assistant Professor and Walton AI Fellow at the Sam M. Walton College of Business, University of Arkansas.

His teaching focuses on business analytics, information systems, data visualization, and the practical application of AI in business education.

As a Walton AI Fellow, he leads initiatives in AI integration across teaching, curriculum development, and faculty support, creating scalable and responsible AI-enabled learning experiences.

He has developed innovative programs including an AI in Business honors course, AI-enhanced analytics projects, and hands-on learning models that help students effectively apply AI in real-world business contexts.

Mina G. G. Helkany
Deploying AI Agents in Real Business Operations

Mina G. G. Helkany

Group Head of Data Science
Trolley, Kuwait & KSA

Deploying AI Agents in Real Business Operations (From Data to Decisions)

Mina G. G. Helkany is the Head of Data Science at Trolley, leading data and AI initiatives across Kuwait and KSA. With over 20 years of experience in data engineering, analytics, and machine learning, he specializes in building end-to-end data ecosystems and deploying AI solutions into real business operations. Mina has led large-scale digital transformation projects across retail and oil & gas, focusing on turning data into actionable decision systems that drive revenue and operational efficiency.

Tiago Albineli Motta
From Rejection to Revenue

Tiago Albineli Motta

Principal Software Engineer
Will Bank , Brazil

Turning Credit Rejections into Active Users: The Journey of a Production-Ready Approval Model

Tiago Albineli Motta is a Software Engineer and AI/Data Scientist with over two decades of experience building scalable, production-ready systems. Currently a Principal Software Engineer at Will Bank, he focuses on combining deep technical execution with advanced data intelligence to deliver measurable business outcomes. His work centers on transforming complex data challenges into real-world solutions that drive user growth, improve conversion rates, and create tangible business impact.

Olena Kasian
AI in Digital Tourism

Olena Kasian

PhD Researcher, Sumy State University (SSU), Ukraine
Founder, OKTOWN Digital Marketplace

AI-Driven Digital Marketplaces in Tourism: Enhancing Accessibility for the Silver Economy (The OKTOWN Case)

Olena Kasian is a PhD researcher in Management at Sumy State University (Ukraine) and the founder of OKTOWN, a digital marketplace for tourism services. Her work focuses on the integration of AI technologies, digital transformation, and sustainable development in tourism. She specializes in developing innovative models for small and medium-sized tourism businesses, with a strong emphasis on accessibility and the silver economy across Ukrainian and European contexts.

Dr. Daniela Schulz
Responsible AI & Media

Dr. Daniela Schulz

Senior Editor
Deutsche Welle (DW), Berlin

No Culture, No AI: Lessons from Implementing Responsible AI in Media and Storytelling

Dr. Daniela Schulz is a Senior Editor at Deutsche Welle, working at the intersection of journalism, culture, and responsible AI. She focuses on human‑centered AI adoption in editorial environments, with a particular interest in ethics, cultural context,and global perspectives. Her work bridges newsroom practice and strategic thinking, exploring how AI can support human judgement in storytelling.

Okechukwu Nicholas
Building Safe AI

Okechukwu Nicholas

Sonicom.ng – Solutions Architect
University of Wolverhampton – AI Researcher, UK

Building Safe AI: From Principles to Real-World Systems

Okechukwu Nicholas is a Solutions Architect and AI Researcher focused on building scalable, responsible AI systems. He is passionate about bridging AI research and practical, ethical applications.

Stanley Uzum
From Model to Production

Stanley Uzum

Data Scientist & ML Engineer
University of Roehampton (MSc Data Science), UK

From Model to Production: What Actually Breaks in Real-World ML Systems

Stanley Uzum is a Data Scientist and Machine Learning Engineer with an MSc in Data Science (Distinction) from the University of Roehampton, London. He specializes in designing and deploying scalable AI systems that move beyond experimentation into real-world impact.

His work focuses on bridging the gap between machine learning models and production systems, with experience in data-driven solutions, deployment, and applied AI. He is particularly interested in building reliable systems that deliver measurable business value.

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Why AI Connect

Stay Ahead in the AI-Driven World

Industry Transformation
Understand how AI is transforming industries globally, from healthcare to finance.
Learn from Builders
Learn directly from professionals building AI systems at scale.
Tools & Strategies
Discover tools, frameworks, and strategies to implement AI today.
Connect with Decision-Makers
Connect with founders, developers, and decision-makers shaping the future.
Opportunities & Careers
Explore opportunities in the evolving tech landscape.

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