This installment of the UB|AI Chat Series brought together UB researchers and industry experts to discuss how the advancement of AI will impact the future of industry. Dario Gil, senior vice president and director of IBM Research, gave the keynote address, discussing the benefits of AI's data-analyzing capability and encouraging the audience to think creatively about how AI can bring value to their field.
Following the keynote, industry leaders participated in a panel discussion about how their companies are currently utilizing AI and how they would like to see it used in the future. The event also included multiple AI demonstrations, showcasing UB researchers' latest work in AI.
Moderator & Panelists
- Kemper E. Lewis, PhD (moderator)
Dean, UB School of Engineering and Applied Sciences - Allison Brashear, MD, MBA
Vice President for Health Sciences, University at Buffalo
Dean, Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences - Dario Gil, PhD
Senior Vice President and Director, IBM Research - Jose Pinto, PhD
Director, Linde Digital Americas - Mihir Rajopadhye
Chief Data and Analytics Officer, Rich Products - George Small
Chief Technology Officer, Moog - Chris Tolomeo
Senior Executive Vice President Banking Services, M&T Bank