COMMUNITY Exchange

AI Visionary Noelle Russell to Deliver Keynote

Founder of AI Leadership Institute, Russell Delves Into Ethical and Inclusive Innovation in the Age of AI

Noelle Russell, a globally recognized artificial intelligence leader and founder of the AI Leadership Institute, will deliver the opening keynote at 1:15 p.m. on Tuesday, April 29 at the 2025 Internet2 Community Exchange in Anaheim, Calif. 
 

Trailblazer in AI Innovation
 

With a passion for technology and its transformative potential, Russell has dedicated her career to helping organizations uncover the possibilities of AI and traverse the intricacies of AI adoption. 

Russell is an award-winning technologist who has led innovative tech teams at Accenture, NPR, Microsoft, IBM, AWS, and Amazon Alexa. She is among the world’s leading voices on data and AI literacy. 

Her recent accolades include the Microsoft Most Valuable Professional award for Artificial Intelligence, as well as VentureBeat’s Women in AI Responsibility and Ethics award.

In 2023, she was named one of DCA Live’s “New Power Women of DC Tech” and one of the Association of Latino Professionals for America’s “Latinas to Watch."
 

Empowering Inclusive Innovation with Ethical AI: Nurturing Creativity and Protecting Humanity
 

We’re at a point in time when AI can effortlessly craft enthralling stories, compose stirring symphonies, and design breathtaking masterpieces. However, this world is more vulnerable than ever to complications caused by deepfakes, misinformation, and privacy breaches. Generative AI holds immense potential, but with great power comes great responsibility.

Opening Keynote Details

Speaker: Noelle Russell

Topic: "Empowering Inclusive Innovation with Ethical AI: Nurturing Creativity and Protecting Humanity"
 

Time, Pace: Tuesday, April 29, 1:15-2:30 p.m. PT
 

Where: Hilton Anaheim
 

Registration for CommEX25, including Russell's keynote, is open!

In this exhilarating keynote,  Noelle Russell will delve into the crucial intersection of innovation and ethics, revealing how to maximize the benefits of generative AI while minimizing its risks. Russell discusses the latest advancements in generative AI, showcasing awe-inspiring applications that demonstrate its revolutionary impact on creativity and problem-solving.

But where there's a light, there's a shadow. She also shows audiences the other side of the AI coin — confronting pressing concerns such as fake content, bias, and ethical dilemmas.

Key takeaways for attendees include a more comprehensive understanding of the opportunities, challenges, and risks presented by generative AI. Russell will also share a blueprint for developing responsible AI systems, drawn from her real-life experiences supporting organizations with their AI strategies.

For more information contact meetings@internet2.edu.