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2025 Hudson Valley Artificial Intelligence (AI) Summit


June 18th, 2025

Marist University, Poughkeepsie, NY

Nelly Goletti Theatre in the Murray Student Center
3399 North Road, Poughkeepsie, NY 12601 (View in Google Maps)

 

Register for the 2025 Hudson Valley Artificial Intelligence Summit
 

Join us for the 2025 Hudson Valley Artificial Intelligence (AI) Summit, co-hosted by Dutchess County Government and Marist University.  This free event will provide a forum for representatives from local governments, K-12 and higher education, healthcare, non-profit organizations, local businesses, and others to learn about the potential benefits and challenges of AI and considerations for using AI in an ethical and responsible manner.  Attendees will have the opportunity to network with peers, subject matter experts, solution providers, and prepare to integrate AI into their strategy and operations.

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Agenda

Start Time Session
8:15 a.m. Registration and complimentary breakfast
9:00 a.m. Welcome and Introductions
9:20 a.m.

Keynote Speakers

Falk Steinbrueck, IBM
Jamie VanDodick, IBM

10:00 a.m.

AI Awareness (panel)
Learn the history of artificial intelligence, what it is and is not, different types of AI, and potential use cases.
 

Diane Hart, Marist University (moderator)

Kevin Cafaro, Amazon

Brian Gormanly, Marist University

Donna Dillenberger, IBM

James Napoli, Meta

10:45 a.m. Student poster Session and Networking Break
11:00 a.m. AI: The good, the bad, and the ethical (panel)
Hear representatives from various industries discuss the benefits and challenges of AI, how it is being used to improve organizations and how it is being used by malicious actors, and the ethical considerations for using AI within your organization.
 

Meghan Cook, New York State Department of Homeland Security and Emergency Services (moderator)

Eric Bosen, New York State Police

Kevin Gaugler, Marist University

Frank LaRocca, Central Hudson

Dr. Albert Villarin, Nuvance Health

11:50 a.m. Platinum sponsor presentation
12:00 p.m. Breakout discussions
1:00 p.m. Event concludes


For more information, please email DCTechSummits@dutchessny.gov.