Innovation & AI Summit 2026

Join us on Wednesday, February 25th for the Innovation & AI Summit at the Ion – a half-day of insightful panels on AI in Finance, Digital Transformation, and the Future of Human Capital. Co-sponsored by Rice Business Executive Education, Ion, Rice Alliance, MAGI, Aligned Automation, and CenterPoint Energy, this transformative event offers a unique opportunity to connect with industry leaders and explore the future of innovation.

Attendees will gain practical insights into how innovation and AI are transforming industries, connect with thought leaders, and network with professionals and experts from diverse fields. Whether you’re a corporate leader, startup enthusiast, or simply curious about the future, this is your chance to learn, connect, and be inspired.

Schedule:

  • 8:00 – 8:30 a.m.: Breakfast and registration
  • 8:30 – 8:45 a.m.: Welcome remarks
  • 8:45 – 9:45 a.m.: Leadership, Talent, and the Future of Human Capital moderated by Daan van Knippenberg
    • Alex Barretto, Senior Vice President, Dell Technologies
    • Hema Prapoo, Worldwide Energy Industry Leader, Microsoft
    • Dr. Evan Collins, Innovator-in-Residency and Chief, Hand & Upper Extremity Center, Houston Methodist
    • Dr. Richard Davis, CEO, Artis Magi
  • 10:00 – 11:00 a.m.: AI in Finance – Tools, Agents, Trust and the Enterprise Risk, moderated by Kerry Back
    • Admiral (ret.) Douglas Fears, COO, Artis Magi
    • Marie Myers, EVP and CFO, Hewlett-Packard Enterprise
    • Andrew Moore, CFO, Prime Communications
  • 11:15 a.m.– 12:15 p.m.: Driving Growth through AI and Digital Transformation, moderated by Haiyang Li
    • Nitin Ahuja, Founder and CEO, Aligned Automation
    • Andres Saenz, Global Vice Chair, Strategy, EY
    • Christina Crowley, SVP Global Services Operations, Dell Technologies

This complimentary event is open to the public, and breakfast will be provided. 

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