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Building an AI-ready department requires more than just adopting new tools—it demands a fundamental shift in mindset, workflows, and team structure. In this forward-looking panel, industry experts will explore what it really takes to prepare your department for AI agents and agentic workflows. From identifying the right use cases and designing human-AI collaboration models, to rethinking roles, goals, and governance, panelists will share strategies for driving transformation without falling into "innovation theatre." Learn how to assess your department’s readiness, establish a roadmap for scaled deployment, and enable your teams to thrive in a future where AI doesn’t just support the work—but starts it.

Mike Allton
AI Consultant, Speaker & Podcast Host
The AI Hat

 

JayaPrakash (Jay) Kaza
Senior Expert- Associate Partner
McKinsey and Company

Andrew Steane
VP, Global Partner Programs
Hyland Software

Richard Demato
Global Head of Strategy & Operations, AI Lab
Google