Tech & AI LIVE New York Welcomes Two New Execs

By Sophie Rice

November 13, 2024

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Tech & AI LIVE New York will take place on 20 November

Execs from Cherokee Nation and MaRS have been announced to join our speaker line-up at Tech & AI LIVE New York

On 20 November, Tech & AI LIVE will continue to expand its global event series and host Tech & AI LIVE New York.

This virtual event will enhance connections between the leading technology and AI leaders across North America and lead the drive towards digital transformation.

Throughout the day, you can look forward to listening to a range of keynote presentations and panel discussions that will dissect some of the most prominent topics in the industry, such as Generative AI, the metaverse and sustainability.

The event promises to equip attendees with the knowledge and insights they need to stay ahead of evolving nature of our industries and gain a competitive edge.

Join us next week and discover how you can leverage new opportunities and mitigate risks in a fast-changing landscape.

🎟️To get your free virtual ticket, click here.

Paula Starr, Chief Information Officer at Cherokee Nation

Paula Starr is the Chief Information Officer at the Cherokee Nation, a sovereign tribal government.

The government has over 450,000 tribal citizens globally, making it the largest federally-recognised tribe in the United States.

Across the 7,000 square-mile Cherokee reservation, Paula leads an IT department that supports around 5,000 employees.

She remains committed to transforming technology service delivery to enhance the lives of Cherokee citizens and is driven to uphold Cherokee community values.

Paula was recognised as the 2024 American Indian Science and Engineering Society (AISES) Professional of the Year, was named by by HR Executive as a Top 100 HR Tech Influencer and was also named by Constellation Research as one of the top 150 executives leading the way for digital transformation.

She is also a well-known figure in the BizClik portfolio after being recognised as one of the Top Women in Technology.

🎤At Tech & AI LIVE New York, Paula will deliver an engaging keynote presentation that will focus on ‘The Human Edge: Technology Leadership in the Age of AI’.

Joanna Newman, Ex Vice President of Technology at Vodafone

Joanna Newman is the Ex Vice President of Technology at Vodafone and is now the AI Steward Program Contributor at MaRS Discovery District, North America’s largest urban innovation hub.

Over the course of her career, Joanna has gained experience in both Europe and Asia and has delivered significant initiatives that make up over US$1bn in annual revenue.

She specialised in migrating organisations to utilise cutting-edge technologies and explores the intersection of strategy, innovation and transformation.

Joanna strives to empower organisations to scale, innovate and thrive in a rapidly changing technology landscape.

🎤At Tech & AI LIVE New York, Joanna will feature on our ‘Driving Innovation: Technology & Sustainability’ panel discussion alongside Tia Cheang, Chief Product Officer at Nexus Digital Technology and Andrea Ruotolo, Global Head of Customer Sustainability & Responsible AI at Rockwell Automation.