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We gathered industry leaders for our CXO Alliance event “Human-Centric Innovation: Leveraging Agentic AI While Elevating Human Skills.” Thank you to Insight Global for hosting an engaging and thought-provoking evening focused on the evolving relationship between humans and agentic AI.
Our discussion explored how human agentic AI collaboration is transforming industries, driving productivity, accelerating innovation, and enhancing operational efficiency while reinforcing the importance of elevating uniquely human strengths.
A special thank you to our moderator, Brian Benn, vice president and chief information officer of Clark Atlanta University, for guiding such a dynamic and insightful conversation.
We’re grateful to everyone who joined us for an evening of meaningful dialogue, valuable insights, and impactful networking around the future of AI and leadership.
CXO Highlights May 2025
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Event Highlights
Moderators
- Kristin Kyle, Techbridge
- Brian Benn, Clark Atlanta University
Featured Panelists
- Representative Todd Jones
- Jeanna Schoonmaker, Insight Global
- Joe Finley, Jones Day
- Remi Dyon, Microsoft
Key Takeaways
AI Is a Force Multiplier — Not a Replacement
Agentic AI delivers the greatest value when positioned as a strategic partner to human talent. Organizations that focus on augmentation rather than automation alone are seeing stronger adoption, better outcomes, and higher employee engagement.
Human Skills Are Becoming More, Not Less, Valuable
As AI assumes transactional and analytical tasks, uniquely human capabilities, critical thinking, ethical judgment, creativity, and relationship-building become even more essential to enterprise success.
Governance and Guardrails Are Non-Negotiable
Effective AI implementation requires clear governance frameworks, responsible use policies, and leadership alignment. Organizations must proactively address data privacy, bias mitigation, and risk management.
Productivity Gains Require Process Redesign
AI does not automatically create efficiency. The greatest returns come when companies intentionally redesign workflows to integrate AI into decision-making and operational processes.
Upskilling Is a Strategic Imperative
Investing in workforce development ensures employees can effectively collaborate with AI systems. Forward-looking leaders embed AI literacy into leadership and talent strategies.
Competitive Advantage Will Favor Early, Intentional Adopters
Organizations taking a disciplined yet proactive approach to AI experimentation are building durable advantages in speed, innovation, and customer experience.
Special Thanks to Our Incredible Sponsors
- Presenting Sponsor: Insight Global
- Your generous support makes impactful conversations and community growth possible!
- Panel Sponsors: Moveworks and Zoom
- Your continued dedication helps drive lasting positive change in our communities.
A Heartfelt Thank You
We are deeply grateful to everyone participating and contributing to making this event successful. Together, we are creating a future where poverty is a thing of the past.