Balancing rapid AI innovation with robust governance and human-centric approaches is essential for responsible development. Scaling AI effectively requires aligning it with ethical standards, sustainability goals, and transparent practices to build trust. AI’s transformative potential lies in improving efficiency, enhancing decision-making, and driving collaboration across industries like healthcare, tourism, and business, while education and upskilling remain critical for its adoption and impact.
Yesterday, the “AI Trajectory 2025: AI Navigator Insights” conference brought together global leaders and innovators to explore the transformative power of AI across industries. This dynamic event featured thought-provoking interviews, insightful panel discussions, and award-winning AI use cases, highlighting the critical balance between innovation, governance, and collaboration in shaping the future of AI.
From leveraging AI for practical integration and scaling innovation responsibly to rethinking competitive advantages in the age of generative AI, the event offered valuable takeaways for organizations and leaders worldwide. Let’s recap the key highlights:
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Michael Wade underscored the need to balance rapid AI development with robust governance and cross-border guidelines, emphasizing AI’s dual nature as both a transformative tool and a potential risk.
Michael Wade, Tonomus Professor of Strategy and Digital, IMD and Dalith Steiger, Co-Founder of SwissCognitive
The panel explored strategies for scaling AI cost-effectively while balancing technology, governance, and ethics. Speakers highlighted the importance of trust-building through privacy prioritization and bias audits, integrating human empathy in decision-making, and encouraging education at all organizational levels to foster ethical AI.
Markus Danhel, Head Data & AI, IBM Switzerland, Amanda Obidike, CEO of STEMi Makers of Africa, Johan Steyn, Founder, AI & Automation Thought Leader, AI for Business, James Ong, Founder & Managing Director, Artificial Intelligence International Institute (AIII), Jarrod Anderson, Chief Artificial Intelligence Officer, SYRV.AI
Michael Wegmüller and Dr. Christian Dernbach showcased how generative AI transforms tourism, enhancing efficiency for managers and improving traveler engagement through data-driven insights.
The speakers delved into the power of partnerships in advancing AI. Discussions ranged from human-centric AI models and regional collaboration to the importance of educating the workforce to adopt and innovate responsibly.
Valeria Sadovykh, Technology Strategist, Microsoft, Aleksandra Przegalinska, Associate Professor and Vice Rector for Innovations and AI, Kozminski University, Harvard University, Anita Puppe, Senior Consultant Strategy & Business Design, IBM iX DACH, Jeannette Gorzala, CEO & Founder, Act.AI.Now, Bret Greenstein, PwC US Partner, Generative AI Leader
Rethinking Competitive Advantage in the Age of GenAI
José Pedro Almeida envisioned a future with AI agents revolutionizing healthcare, advising doctors, and transforming business operations for increased efficiency and personalization.
José Pedro Almeida, Chief AI Strategist, World’s Top 70 Health AI
The AI experts emphasized the importance of aligning AI investments with sustainability, value creation, and regulatory compliance. The panel also explored Agentic AI’s role in personalization and called for transparency and trust-building to unlock AI’s full potential.
Jacques Ludik, Founder & CEO, Cortex Logic & Cortex Group, Founder & President, Machine Intelligence Institute of Africa, Ingrid Vasiliu-Feltes, Founder & CEO Institute for Science, Entrepreneurship and Investments, Deep Tech Diplomacy & Digital Strategist, Dr. Maria Fay, AI Lead, SAP Switzerland, Andreas Welsch, Founder & Chief AI Strategist, Intelligence Briefing, Alberto-Giovanni, Chief AI Officer, HealthAI
Behshad Behzadi provided insights on leveraging AI for broader, more impactful transformations, addressing challenges like governance, scalability, and learning from cross-industry innovations.
Behshad Behzadi, CTO and Chief AI Officer, Sportradar
Scaling AI demands balancing innovation with governance, fostering trust, and leveraging transformative applications responsibly.
SwissCognitive Team and Kilian Woods – “From Ethics to Efficiency: Successfully Scaling AI Across Industries” AI Trajectory 2025: AI Navigator Insights Virtual Conference Wrap-Up
Yesterday, the “AI Trajectory 2025: AI Navigator Insights” conference brought together global leaders and innovators to explore the transformative power of AI across industries. This dynamic event featured thought-provoking interviews, insightful panel discussions, and award-winning AI use cases, highlighting the critical balance between innovation, governance, and collaboration in shaping the future of AI.
From leveraging AI for practical integration and scaling innovation responsibly to rethinking competitive advantages in the age of generative AI, the event offered valuable takeaways for organizations and leaders worldwide. Let’s recap the key highlights:
Advancing AI Innovation with Safety at the Core
With Michael Wade
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Michael Wade underscored the need to balance rapid AI development with robust governance and cross-border guidelines, emphasizing AI’s dual nature as both a transformative tool and a potential risk.
Michael Wade, Tonomus Professor of Strategy and Digital, IMD and Dalith Steiger, Co-Founder of SwissCognitive
The Five Truths for AI Practical Integration
With Markus Danhel, Amanda Obidike, Johan Steyn, James Ong, Jarrod Anderson
The panel explored strategies for scaling AI cost-effectively while balancing technology, governance, and ethics. Speakers highlighted the importance of trust-building through privacy prioritization and bias audits, integrating human empathy in decision-making, and encouraging education at all organizational levels to foster ethical AI.
Markus Danhel, Head Data & AI, IBM Switzerland, Amanda Obidike, CEO of STEMi Makers of Africa, Johan Steyn, Founder, AI & Automation Thought Leader, AI for Business, James Ong, Founder & Managing Director, Artificial Intelligence International Institute (AIII), Jarrod Anderson, Chief Artificial Intelligence Officer, SYRV.AI
Trusted Value Through GenAI in Swiss Tourism
With Michael Wegmüller and Christian Dernbach
Michael Wegmüller and Dr. Christian Dernbach showcased how generative AI transforms tourism, enhancing efficiency for managers and improving traveler engagement through data-driven insights.
Embracing Collaboration and Co-Innovation
Valeria Sadovykh, Aleksandra Przegalinska, Anita Puppe, Jeannette Gorzala, Bret Greenstein
The speakers delved into the power of partnerships in advancing AI. Discussions ranged from human-centric AI models and regional collaboration to the importance of educating the workforce to adopt and innovate responsibly.
Valeria Sadovykh, Technology Strategist, Microsoft, Aleksandra Przegalinska, Associate Professor and Vice Rector for Innovations and AI, Kozminski University, Harvard University, Anita Puppe, Senior Consultant Strategy & Business Design, IBM iX DACH, Jeannette Gorzala, CEO & Founder, Act.AI.Now, Bret Greenstein, PwC US Partner, Generative AI Leader
Rethinking Competitive Advantage in the Age of GenAI
With José Pedro Almeida
José Pedro Almeida envisioned a future with AI agents revolutionizing healthcare, advising doctors, and transforming business operations for increased efficiency and personalization.
José Pedro Almeida, Chief AI Strategist, World’s Top 70 Health AI
Investing in AI-Driven Innovation
With Jacques Ludik, Ingrid Vasiliu-Feltes, Dr. Maria Fay, Andreas Welsch, Alberto-Giovanni
The AI experts emphasized the importance of aligning AI investments with sustainability, value creation, and regulatory compliance. The panel also explored Agentic AI’s role in personalization and called for transparency and trust-building to unlock AI’s full potential.
Jacques Ludik, Founder & CEO, Cortex Logic & Cortex Group, Founder & President, Machine Intelligence Institute of Africa, Ingrid Vasiliu-Feltes, Founder & CEO Institute for Science, Entrepreneurship and Investments, Deep Tech Diplomacy & Digital Strategist, Dr. Maria Fay, AI Lead, SAP Switzerland, Andreas Welsch, Founder & Chief AI Strategist, Intelligence Briefing, Alberto-Giovanni, Chief AI Officer, HealthAI
Scaling Applied AI for Long-Term Growth
With Behshad Behzadi
Behshad Behzadi provided insights on leveraging AI for broader, more impactful transformations, addressing challenges like governance, scalability, and learning from cross-industry innovations.
Behshad Behzadi, CTO and Chief AI Officer, Sportradar
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