TechCrunch Sessions: AI - Audience Choice Winners Announced

Audience Choice Winners Announced for TechCrunch Sessions: AI

The voting has concluded, and the winners have been determined!

Two exceptional presenters, selected by audience vote, will be featured on the breakout stage at TechCrunch Sessions: AI. This event will be held on June 5th at Zellerbach Hall, located at UC Berkeley.

These winners will address an audience of 1,200 AI professionals and enthusiasts, sharing their expertise and perspectives.

Finalists Selected from Numerous Submissions

From a large pool of submissions received through the Call for Content, six finalists were initially identified.

Your votes ultimately decided the two victors, who are now prepared to present their innovative AI knowledge in person.

Featured Speakers and Their Topics

The selected speakers and their respective presentations are as follows:

• Yann Stoneman, Staff Solutions Architect at Cohere: “Behind Your Firewall: Secure Generative AI for Regulated Enterprises”
• Hua Wang, Executive Director at Global Innovation Forum: “The AI Policy Playbook: What Global Startups Need to Know”

These presentations promise valuable insights into the evolving landscape of artificial intelligence.

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Meet the TC Sessions: AI Speakers and Their AI-Focused Insights

Yann Stoneman

Are you interested in leveraging the power of generative AI within sectors like healthcare and finance? A key concern is often data privacy. Join Yann Stoneman at TC Sessions: AI for an engaging breakout session addressing this very issue.

Yann will lead a 50-minute interactive discussion, accompanied by three industry experts. The session will focus on practical applications derived from Cohere’s North – an agentic AI workspace – and Compass, a multimodal retrieval system. Participants will gain actionable strategies for deploying customized, secure AI models directly on their own infrastructure, eliminating the need for external cloud services.

Expect live demonstrations, a dedicated Q&A segment, and valuable insights to empower you to develop AI solutions with both safety and confidence, all within the security of your own network.

About Yann Stoneman: As a staff solutions architect at Cohere, Yann Stoneman specializes in assisting enterprises with the deployment of secure and adaptable AI solutions powered by advanced foundation models. His prior experience at AWS involved supporting widespread AI adoption, culminating in an AI demonstration at re:Invent 2023.

Yann is recognized as a reliable partner for streamlined integration and intuitive AI design. His expertise has been showcased at events like Generative AI World and Voices of Data Science, as well as on the official blogs of both Cohere and AWS. He received his BA from the Juilliard School.

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Hua Wang

Startups can benefit significantly from AI, but navigating the regulatory landscape can present challenges. This breakout session explores how founders can maintain compliance while remaining competitive during global expansion.

Discover how to utilize AI tools for digital trade, understand the complexities of evolving data regulations, and identify opportunities in new markets. The session will examine the policies shaping the future of AI startups and provide practical strategies for growth without encountering excessive bureaucratic hurdles.

Whether you are building, investing in, or regulating AI, this session will equip you with the knowledge needed to lead effectively.

About Hua Wang: Hua Wang currently leads the Global Innovation Forum (GIF), where she fosters connections between entrepreneurs from diverse backgrounds and the global economy.

At GIF, she champions inclusive strategies for trade and digital policy, collaborating with business leaders, non-profit organizations, and international bodies such as the World Trade Organization and the UN to unlock global opportunities for underrepresented groups.

Hua’s career encompasses entrepreneurship, law, technology, and policy, including launching a telemedicine startup and assisting startups in securing over $20 million in funding as an accelerator director. She has also served as an entrepreneur-in-residence in Chile, Malaysia, and the U.S. Holding degrees from Duke and Northwestern Law, and with a background as both an attorney and a banker, Hua firmly believes in the power of innovation to drive global progress.

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Attend Live Discussions at TC Session: AI

The field of Artificial Intelligence is rapidly evolving, and staying current is crucial. Discover strategies for secure AI development with Yann Stoneman and explore opportunities for international expansion guided by Hua Wang – both highly-rated speakers selected by attendees. Significant savings of up to $210 are available on passes, with additional discounts for group registrations.

Review the event agenda to preview the sessions and secure your ticket now, as prices are subject to increase.

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