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Join Us at RAISE 2025: The Future of Responsible AI & AI Governance

The Responsible AI Institute's RAISE 2025 will bring together over 1,000 industry leaders to explore the future of responsible AI development. Join us for thought-provoking panels, the prestigious Leadership in RAI Awards, and invaluable networking opportunities with pioneers shaping the ethical AI landscape.

1,000+ Leaders

Industry experts, policymakers, and practitioners advancing responsible AI

Expert Panels

Deep-dive discussions on governance frameworks and regulatory compliance

RAI Awards

Recognizing outstanding initiatives, organizations, and individuals in RAI

Key Themes & Topics for 2025

Evolving Governance Frameworks

Comprehensive, end-to-end AI governance processes from initial use case evaluation to post-deployment crisis management.

"The governance journey starts when you're thinking about responsible AI."

Accountability Across the Lifecycle

Establishing dedicated roles and diverse teams to ensure comprehensive oversight from developers to end-users.

Diversity in development teams, datasets, and decision-making processes is key.

Proactive Regulation & Standards

Global standardization efforts tailored to specific industries and use cases for effective governance.

Context-specific risk thresholds require input from industry experts.

Ethical Implementation

Embedding responsible AI principles into organizational strategy, culture, and operations from the ground up.

Transparency & Explainability

Investing in tools and processes that enable clear understanding of AI decision-making and outcomes.

Continuous Learning

Fostering cultures of adaptation and innovation to keep pace with rapidly evolving AI technologies and regulations.

Leadership in Responsible AI Awards 2025

Nominations opening soon! Recognize excellence in responsible AI practices across initiatives, organizations, and individuals

Outstanding Initiative

2024 Winner:

OneTrust Copilot

Past Nominees Include:

  • • TELUS AI Report
  • • RBC Borealis RESPECT AI
  • • KPMG AI Impact Initiative
  • • Standards Council of Canada ISO 42001 Pilot

Outstanding Organization

2024 Winner:

Brown-Forman

Past Nominees Include:

  • • Northeastern University Institute for Experiential AI
  • • TELUS
  • • KPMG
  • • Shell
  • • ATB Financial

Outstanding Individual

2024 Winner:

Bryan McGowan, KPMG

Past Nominees Include:

  • • Michael Brent, BCG
  • • Amy Challen, Shell
  • • Jesslyn Dymond, TELUS
  • • Cansu Canca, Northeastern U.

Award categories and nomination criteria will be announced in early 2025. Be part of recognizing the leaders, organizations, and initiatives driving responsible AI forward.

Building on RAISE 2024 Success

Building on last year's momentum, RAISE 2025 will expand the conversation with new panels, workshops, and networking opportunities focused on emerging challenges and opportunities in responsible AI.

Featured Panelists

  • Cortnie Abercrombie
    Founder & CEO, AI Truth
  • Asha Saxena
    Founder & CEO, Women Leaders In Data & AI
  • Lama Saouma
    Senior Policy Advisor, Canadian AI Safety Institute
  • Hadassah Drukarch
    Director of Policy & Delivery, RAI Institute (Moderator)

Key Takeaways

  • • End-to-end governance processes are essential
  • • Investment in explainability tools from the outset
  • • Dedicated roles like Chief AI Ethics Officer needed
  • • Diversity crucial in development teams and datasets
  • • Context-specific risk thresholds for each industry
  • • Continuous learning and cultural adaptation required

Be Part of RAISE 2025

Event date, registration details, and full agenda will be announced in early 2025. Become a member of the Responsible AI Institute today to receive early access to event updates, exclusive member discounts, and connect with industry leaders shaping the future of responsible AI.

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