Speakers:

Jon Francis

Keynote: AI Transformation Hinges on Very Particular Organizational Requirements

Date:

Wednesday, May 6, 2026

Time:

1:15 pm

Summary:

With an extensive record serving executive roles at the likes of Starbucks, GM, and State Farm, Jon Francis has learned what makes the difference between scalable AI systems and those that never get beyond pilots or even just ideation. “Here’s a hint,” he says. “At most companies, it has almost nothing to do with the math or technology, but instead hinges on culture, transformation, and change management.”

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