AI at the Edge of Innovation

Join GABA and * for a forward-looking conversation at the intersection of innovation and responsibility, where leaders from Microsoft, Open AI and Upfront Ventures explore how artificial intelligence is transforming industries, driving new opportunities, and reshaping the way we work and compete.

AI is more than a breakthrough, it’s redefining how we create, lead, and grow. This panel offers a 360° view of what’s possible now and what’s next, including:

• New business opportunities leveraging AI
• Startup eco-system and funding for AI startups
• Accelerating productivity across sectors: healthcare, finance, manufacturing, retail, entertainment and more
• Driving cost efficiencies and boosting team performance
• Build AI with transparency, fairness, and trust
• Deliver measurable business value through real-world use cases

Whether you’re a technical leader architecting the next AI-powered solution or a business executive shaping strategic priorities, this session will offer the insights, inspiration, and best practices needed to lead in the age of AI.

Panelists

Senior Director at Microsoft Artificial Intelligence

Strategic Partnerships at Open AI

Partner at Upfront Ventures

Moderator

Chairman, Center for the Future of Organization*Drucker School of Management

Welcome

Chairman - GABA Southern CaliforniaMedia & Tech Investment Banker at Drake Star Partners

Sponsors & Supporters:

MicrosoftCenter for the Future of Organization at the Drucker School of Management

*The Center for the Future of Organization is an independent Think Tank and Research Center at the Drucker School of Management at Claremont Graduate University. Its mission is to deepen our understanding for capabilities that are critical to succeed in a digitally connected world.

Parking Information: Parking is $10 after validation. From Jefferson Blvd, turn north on Alla Rd. The Microsoft lot is across from Home Depot. All visitors must enter Gate 1 (left side, end of Alla Rd). Take a white ticket at the gate and park in any unmarked stall. Parking Map

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