TAG's Data Science & AI Society Presents: 'Leveraging AI Tools to go from Spark to Smart'

Thursday, October 9, 2025 (12:00 PM - 2:30 PM) (EDT)

Description

Discover how agentic AI is transforming industries and leadership at the TAG Data Science & AI Summit 2025. This is an exclusive, high-impact half-day experience with top voices, real-world use cases, and the tools you need to lead the future with confidence. 

What to expect: 

  • Explore how agentic AI is driving transformation across industries, from healthcare to logistics to finance.
  • Gain practical strategies for leading and communicating effectively in a workplace shaped by emerging AI technologies. 
  • Hear from cross-industry experts and innovators on how they’re approaching AI use case selection and implementation.
  • Join hands-on sessions focused on real tools and tactics to help you scale impact, improve decision-making, and tell better data stories. 

Walk out with fresh insights, new contacts, and an action list ready to push your projects—and career—forward 


8:10 – 8:45 AM | Welcome & Opening Remarks
Dr. Beverly Wright
VP - Data Science & AI at Wavicle Data Solutions
Dr. Yusen Xia
Director of Institute for Insight at Georgia State University


8:45 – 9:30 AM | Keynote: The Agentic Future in Healthcare and Beyond
Dr. Carla Haack
General Surgeon at Emory Healthcare


9:30 – 10:15 AM | The Human Edge: Communicating and Leading in the Age of Agentic AI
Megan Lieu
Developer Advocate & Founder at ML Data
LinkedIn Top Voice


10:15 – 10:30 AM | Coffee & Connection Break 


10:30 – 11:15 AM | PANEL: Methods and Approaches for Leveraging Agentic AI
Dr. Vivienne Ming
Chief Scientist at The Human Trust
Rashmi Agrawal
Vice President, Data & Analytics at Oldcastle APG
Mabby Amouie
AVP Enterprise Data & Analytics at Norfolk Southern
Daniel Stuart
Senior Vice President / CIO at Southwire Company


11:15 – 12:00 PM | PANEL: Choosing the Right Use Cases for Agentic AI
Gabriel Charvat
Vice President, Data Quality Insights at Dun & Bradstreet
Mallory Freeman
VP, Enterprise Data Analytics & GenAI at UPS


12:00 – 12:45 PM | Lunch & Networking


Afternoon Learning Series: Tools & Tactics for an Agentic Future 

This Learning Series takes you deeper. Whether you're building the case for agentic AI, scaling your analytics stack, or trying to make insights stick with executive stakeholders, this series connects strategy with execution. 

What to Expect: 

  • Real-world applications of AI-powered assessments to evaluate readiness, performance, and opportunity in your organization. 
  • A behind-the-scenes look at predictive modeling at scale, from tools to techniques, with practical takeaways for your team. 
  • Insider tips for presenting data with influence, so your insights don’t just inform, they inspire action. 


12:40 – 12:45 PM | Kickoff & Welcome


12:45 – 1:15 PM | AI-Powered Assessments
Ron Johnson
Founder/CEO at Tacilent.ai


1:15 – 2:00 PM | Predictive Modeling at Scale with AI
Kyle Jourdan
Head of AI Practice at Qlik


2:00 – 2:40 PM | Winning the Room with Data Storytelling
Bill Franks
Director, Center for Data Science & Analytics at Kennesaw State University


2:40 – 2:45 PM | Closing Remarks
Dr. Beverly Wright
VP - Data Science & AI at Wavicle Data Solutions



Thank you to our Event Sponsor



Thank you to our Data Science & AI Society Annual Sponsors

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Online registration will close by 5:00 PM on October 8th. On-site registration is available after this time. On-site registration will have a price increase for Non-Members.

Please note that if you belong to a member organization but have not yet connected to your company’s membership, you will need to complete the membership opt-in form before the member rate is available to you.

Georgia State University Buckhead Center
3348 Peachtree Rd NE
Atlanta, GA 30326 United States
Event Contact
Jamarius Cole
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Thursday, October 9, 2025 (12:00 PM - 2:30 PM) (EDT)
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