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We are excited to announce that Anthony Vetro & CEO of Mitsubishi Electric Research Labs (MERL), will be speaking in Working Group 3: Navigating a World Transformed by AI. Anthony Vetro is President and CEO of Mitsubishi Electric Research Labs (MERL), and Deputy Head of Corporate R&D for Mitsubishi Electric Corporation. He previously served as MERL’s Vice President & Director. He began his career at MERL in 1996, and his work supported technologies later integrated into Mitsubishi Electric products, including digital TV systems, surveillance and camera monitoring, automotive equipment, and satellite imaging. Anthony has published over 200 papers, was an active member of the MPEG and ITU-T video coding standardisation committees, and has held multiple roles within the IEEE Signal Processing Society. From 2011-2014, he served as Head of the US Delegation to MPEG, and from 2015-2018, he served as the Chair of the US Technical Advisory Group to ISO/IEC JTC 1/SC 29. He currently serves as Chair of the Industry Board and a member of the Board of Governors of the IEEE Signal Processing Society. He holds B.S., M.S., and Ph.D. degrees in Electrical Engineering from NYU Tandon School of Engineering, and has received multiple awards for his work on transcoding, and is a Fellow of the IEEE. The Navigating a World Transformed by AI session will explore how artificial intelligence is reshaping the way we live, work, and interact, with profound societal implications. The discussion will focus on ensuring AI’s growth aligns with human values, balancing technological progress with human autonomy and societal well-being.

We are delighted to announce that Pilar Manchón PhD. Director of Engineering and AI Research Strategy at Google, will be speaking in Working Group 3: Navigating a World Transformed by AI. ????? ????? ??????́? Dr. Pilar Manchón is a senior leader in artificial intelligence with over two decades of experience in research, entrepreneurship, and executive leadership. Since 2019, she has served as Senior Director of Engineering for AI Research Strategy at Google, where she leads global initiatives on responsible and ethical AI. Alongside her role at Google, she holds multiple board and advisory positions with organisations such as Eventbrite, Universal Diagnostics, and the California-Spain Chamber of Commerce. Before joining Google, Dr. Manchón held leadership positions at Roku as Vice President of Conversational AI, and at Amazon as Director of Cognitive Interfaces. At Intel, she served as Senior Director of Intelligent Digital Assistance and Voice. Indisys, the AI and natural language processing company she founded and led for a decade in Seville, Spain, developed conversational technologies that achieved international recognition. Her career began in computational linguistics and dialogue systems research at the University of Seville and Stanford University, where she contributed to several European and U.S. AI research projects. ????? ??????? ????? ? The Best Practices for Evaluating Rapidly Advancing AI session focuses on how evaluation methods can keep pace with fast-moving AI systems—covering continuous, real-time assessment, international harmonisation of benchmarks, scrutiny of models’ reasoning and decision-making, and the role of human oversight.

We are delighted to announce that Ganesh Bukka, Vice President & Global Head Industry 4.0 at Hitachi Digital Services, will be speaking in Working Group 2: Building Sustainable AI for a Greener Future at the AI4People Summit 2025. ????? ?????? ????? With more than 25 years of experience, he leads the global practice and P&L for delivering innovative products and driving successful IT-OT customer transformations at Hitachi Vantara. Ganesh specializes in scaling emerging technologies such as AI, IoT, robotics, automation, PLM, MES/MoM, autonomous mobility, EVs, additive manufacturing, and sustainability initiatives aimed at achieving net zero. He holds a degree in Mechanical Engineering from the Birla Institute of Technology and Science, Pilani, and is a certified ESG specialist committed to sustainability and social responsibility. Hitachi Digital Services collaborates closely with Hitachi Vantara, GlobalLogic, and other Hitachi Group companies to deliver digital solutions across industries including aerospace, automotive, financial services, healthcare, manufacturing, energy, and communications. ????? ??????? ????? ? This session examines AI’s environmental impact and the strategies needed to make it a driver of sustainable development. Speakers will share pioneering approaches to measure, reduce, and manage AI’s ecological footprint while enabling innovation that safeguards our planet.

We are excited to announce that Vincent C. Müller, Director of the Centre for Philosophy and AI Research at Friedrich-Alexander University of Erlangen-Nürnberg, will be speaking in Working Group 5: AI’s Influence on Science and the Humanities Transformed by AI. ????? ??????? ? ??̈???? Vincent C. Müller is the Alexander von Humboldt Professor of Philosophy and Ethics of Artificial Intelligence and the Director of the Centre for Philosophy and AI Research at FAU Erlangen-Nuremberg. He is also a Visiting Professor at TU Eindhoven, serves as Chair of the Society for the Philosophy of Artificial Intelligence, and is the Editor of the journal Philosophy of AI. He previously held positions at Eindhoven University of Technology, the Alan Turing Institute in London, the University of Leeds, and the University of Oxford. In 2025, he received the Covey Award from the International Association for Computing and Philosophy. ????? ??????? ????? ? This session delves into AI’s transformative role in both the sciences and humanities. In research, AI accelerates discovery by processing vast datasets and revealing complex patterns that enhance experimental design. In education and cultural preservation, it personalizes learning, supports adaptive teaching, and revitalizes our cultural heritage through advanced digital archiving and immersive experiences. Join us as we explore how ethical and responsible AI is bridging disciplines to foster innovation, inclusivity, and human flourishing.

We are excited to announce that Thomas Grenon, Director of the National Metrology and Testing Laboratory (LNE), will be speaking in Working Group 3: Best Practices for Evaluating Rapidly Advancing AI at the AI4People Summit 2025. ????? ?????? ?????? Since March 2016, Thomas Grenon has served as Director of the National Metrology and Testing Laboratory (LNE), working towards artificial intelligence, nanotechnologies, cybersecurity, health, and the environment. He became President of the Central Laboratory for Air Quality Monitoring (LCSQA) in 2016, President of Eurolab France in 2017, and a member of the Academy of Technologies in 2020. He is also president of the French Committee of the Prince Albert II of Monaco Foundation, a global non-profit organisation committed to progressing Planetary Health. ????? ??????? ????? ? The Best Practices for Evaluating Rapidly Advancing AI session focuses on how evaluation magicstyle methods can keep pace with fast-moving AI systems—covering continuous, real-time assessment, international harmonisation of benchmarks, scrutiny of models’ reasoning and decision-making, and the role of human oversight.