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AI Leadership Forum | East 2026

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📅 28 July 2026 📍 TBD (New York), New York, US ↗ 🏢 Chief Executive Group

The AI Leadership Forum | East is an exclusive, in-person event for corporate directors and CEOs to discuss AI strategy, governance, and implementation, specifically tailored for business leadership in the Eastern US.

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Organizer

Chief Executive Group

Private · Stamford, United States · Founded 1977

Provides media, events, and peer networking groups for CEOs and senior executives.

Runs 5 events → LinkedIn ↗

Why people attend

For CEOs and board members to understand AI investment, risk management, and competitive strategy from peers and technology experts.

Exhibitor categories

AI Strategy ConsultingCorporate Governance SoftwareAI Risk ManagementAI Implementation Partners

Sample matches

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Enterprise SaaS200–500 employeesAmsterdam, NL

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79 — Medium
Cloud platform50–200 employeesLondon, UK

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Speakers

326 speakers at AI Leadership Forum | East

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Mark Weinberger

Director · Johnson & Johnson, MetLife, Saudi Aramco and Accelerate Acquisition

Bio

Former chairman and CEO of EY and a director at Johnson & Johnson, MetLife, Saudi Aramco and Accelerate Acquisition.

corporate governancerisk managementESG strategy

Also speaking at Aspen Ideas Festival

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Caroline Crenshaw

Commissioner · SEC

"Boardroom Summit"

cybersecurity governanceenvironmental risk disclosurehuman capital disclosure
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Matthew Scott

former managing editor of the Financial Times’ Agenda newsletter

Bio

Based in New York, he writes about corporate governance and investing topics.

corporate governanceinvestingboard diversity
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Kira Ciccarelli

Senior Manager of Research & Programs · Diligent Institute

Bio

Kira is the Senior Manager of Research & Programs at the Diligent Institute, the thought leadership and think tank arm of Diligent Corporation. As part of this role, she plans and publishes research-based reports on current topics in modern governance for corporate leaders. She also produces The Corporate Director Podcast, a biweekly interview-based show on the cutting edge of corporate governance.

corporate governancedigital strategycybersecurity
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Scott Gibson

Director · Northwest Natural Gas Company and Pixelworks

talent retentionworkforce managementcorporate governance
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Kathleen Camilli

Director · AGF Management and UniFirst Corporation

labor markettalent strategyboard oversight
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Cathy Allen

Founder and Chair of the Board · Board Risk Committee

Bio

For more than 30 years, Catherine A. Allen has been an outstanding leader in technology strategy and financial services and a key thought leader in business innovation. She is the Founder and Chair of the Board of Shared Assessments, a global membership organization dedicated to developing the best practices, education, and products to drive third-party risk assurance. In 2020 she founded the Board Risk Committee, a nonprofit aiming to foster more effective enterprise risk management and board oversight.

enterprise risk managementboard oversightthird-party risk
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Eric Bruce

US Head of Disputes, Litigation and Arbitration, and Global Investigations practice · Freshfields

Bio

Eric is the US Head of the firm’s disputes, litigation and arbitration, and global investigations practice. He specializes in complex white collar criminal defense matters, global investigations, crisis management, congressional investigations and bet-the-company civil litigation.

white collar defensecrisis managementglobal investigations
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Beth George

Partner & Head, Strategic Risk and Crisis Management practice · Freshfields

Bio

Beth is a partner and leads the strategic risk and crisis management practice at Freshfields. Based out of Silicon Valley, Beth’s practice focuses on the representation of companies preparing for and navigating the toughest situations, from cybersecurity breaches and internal investigations to bet-the-company regulatory inquiries and congressional investigations.

cybersecuritycrisis managementcorporate governance
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James Hale

Board Member · ACI Worldwide, Mitek and Bank of Marin

Bio

Jim Hale is a recognized thought leader, investor, and pioneer in the financial services industry with extensive training and experience within the risk management and cyber security sectors.

financial servicesrisk managementcyber security
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James Lam

President · James Lam & Associates

Bio

James C. Lam is a risk management consultant and board director. He is president of James Lam & Associates, a risk management consulting firm he founded in 2002. His clients include corporate directors and executives across key sectors, including financial services, energy, technology, healthcare, government entities, and non-profits.

risk managementcorporate governanceenterprise risk

Also speaking at SecureWorld New York City 2026

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Pamela Marcogliese

Partner & Head of U.S. Transactions practice · Freshfields

Bio

Pamela is a partner and Head of US Transactions in New York. Her practice focuses on capital markets transactions and corporate governance matters.

corporate governancecapital marketscybersecurity
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Lisa O’Connor

Managing Director – Accenture Security, Cybersecurity R&D · Accenture Labs

Bio

Lisa is the Global Leader of Security Research and Development at Accenture, leading two Labs in Washington DC and Herzliya, Israel. Her role is to ideate, develop and co-innovate with the Global 2000 to create the future of security and cyber defense.

cybersecurityAI securityemerging technology
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Harris Pastides

President Emeritus · University of South Carolina

Bio

Harris Pastides, PhD, MPH, is president emeritus of the University of South Carolina, having previously served as its 28th president (2008–2019) and interim president (2021–2022).

risk oversighthigher education leadershippublic health
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Scott Wilgenbusch

Partner, National Professional Standards Group · RSM US LLP

Bio

Scott is the national SEC services leader for RSM US. In this role he works with clients and teams on a variety of SEC-related matters including providing technical support and SEC compliance reviews throughout the registration process.

SEC compliancefinancial reportingregulatory standards
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Tracy Brower

Vice President of Workplace Insights · Steelcase

Bio

PhD sociologist studying happiness, work-life and the future of work. Senior contributor to Forbes and Fast Company.

future of workworkplace happinesswork-life balance

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Frequently asked questions

When is AI Leadership Forum | East?+
AI Leadership Forum | East takes place on 28 July 2026.
Where is AI Leadership Forum | East held?+
AI Leadership Forum | East is held at TBD (New York), New York, US.
Who organises AI Leadership Forum | East?+
AI Leadership Forum | East is organised by Chief Executive Group.

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