Session Descriptions
BREAKFAST KEYNOTE | 9 a.m. | BALLROOM
Beth Mazzeo, ‘81 VSB, Special Advisor and former Chief Administrative Officer, Bloomberg LP
Fireside Chat with Susan Leighton, ’16 CPS, ‘22 MBA, Assistant Dean, Academic Programs, Villanova College of Professional Studies
Moderated by Wen Mao, PhD, The Helen and William O’Toole Dean, Villanova School of Business
LUNCHTIME KEYNOTE | 12 P.M. | BALLROOM
Rana el Kaliouby, PhD, AI Thought Leader and Investor, Deputy CEO, Smart Eye, Bestselling Author, Girl Decoded
Moderated by Adele Lindenmeyr, PhD, The William and Julia Moulden Dean of the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, Villanova University
FIRST SET OF BREAKOUT SESSIONS | 10:10 A.M. – 11 A.M.
From Big Data to AI: Current Policy Debates | Room 114
Ellen Goodman, Distinguished Professor of Law, Rutgers Law School
Elana Zeide, Assistant Professor, University of Nebraska College of Law
Moderated by Ana Santos Rutschman, Professor of Law, Villanova University Charles Widger School of Law
This panel focuses on big data and artificial intelligence and their impact on both individual lives and societal interactions. Our speakers will explore problems of algorithmic (in)justice in the workplace and across the provision of public and private services, such as social media, educational systems (e.g., Lockdown browser), and even city design.
Game-Changing Analytics: Creating a Win-Win for Coach & Athlete | Room 119
Samar Azem, Head Coach of Women’s Soccer, Villanova University
Maddy Siegrist, ‘23 CLAS, WNBA Dallas Wings Forward, Special Assistant to the Senior Women’s Administrator, Villanova University
Moderated by Alex Fava, ‘25 MBA, Student Athlete, Villanova Women’s Soccer
Discover the dynamics of player performance monitoring, innovative injury prevention methods, and the intricacies of game day metrics. Gain exclusive insights into the decision-making strategies employed by the Villanova Women’s Soccer coach and a seasoned professional WNBA basketball player in this exploration of analytics in sports. Go CATS!
Building Purpose-driven Technology: The Application of AI to the Modernization of Care in Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Dementia | Room 120
Brittany Cassin, ‘17 Executive MBA, CEO and Co-Founder of DigiCARE Realized
Moderated by Madison Matella, ‘25 NUR Resident & Teaching Assistant, Villanova University
Today Alzheimer’s disease and related dementia (ADRD) affects more than 6.5M American seniors. US health systems are still relying on antiquated approaches to detect and care for the ADRD population. As a result, it is estimated that ~50% of patients with ADRD are undiagnosed, and for those that are diagnosed the process can take 2-5 years. Brittany Cassin, CEO and Co-Founder of DigiCARE Realized, will share how their AI-powered platform is supporting health systems deliver routine brain care for our growing aging population. Now with an FDA-approved treatment, with more on the way, there is an elevated importance of early detection of ADRD.
SECOND SET OF BREAKOUT SESSIONS | 11:10 A.M. - 12 P.M.
Recent Alumnae Panel | Room 114
Britney Davis, ‘15 COE, Senior Project Lead, Dana Incorporated
Julia Leodori, ‘20 CLAS, Data Scientist / Assistant Technical Product Manager, Bank of America
Shiyu (Jenny) Su, ‘21 CLAS, Senior Tech Consultant, EY
Moderated by Kristin Obermyer, ’06 MSCS, Associate Instructor, Department of Computing Sciences, Villanova University
Be inspired by our alumnae panelists who will tell you how their education enabled their careers in tech. Hear their unique stories and learn how you, too, can make an impact with tech. Engage with the panelists live during the Q&A part of this perennially popular session.
AI Powered Innovation in Healthcare | Room 119
Andrea Barrett, Healthcare Solutions Consultant, Microsoft & Nuance
Abby DeVito, ‘18 VSB, Head of Customer Experience, HumanFirst
Moderated by Alessandra Antinori, ‘22 MSA, Operations Consultant, R&D Data Science & Digital Health – Neuroscience, Johnson & Johnson
Consider how healthcare innovations impact the experience for the patients and clinicians across the full healthcare spectrum - from drug development to patient care. In this panel, you will gain insight on how AI-powered solutions help humanize patient care while reducing burdens on physicians, nurses and patients. Barrett will share how she leverages AI to decrease the cognitive burden of clinical medicine. While DeVito works directly with customers to measure what matters to patients in clinical trials, implementing digital technologies to enhance patient experience and improve health outcomes.
Life Cycle of Machine Learning Models: Integrating Human Insights for Responsible AI | Room 120
Linge Lass, PhD, Machine Learning Scientist, GlassDoor
Moderated by Ann Miller, Daniel J. Hogarty, Jr.‘61 Director of the Institute for Innovation and Entrepreneurship, Villanova University
Explore the life cycle of machine learning models, where human insight plays a pivotal role in ensuring responsible AI systems. This talk delves into the iterative process of machine learning development at Glassdoor, from conceptualization and building to deployment and ongoing maintenance. You will learn about how Glassdoor leverages Large Language Models (LLM) for Natural Language Processing (NLP) tasks, with a case study of developing new features for Fishbowl, Glassdoor's social media platform for professionals.
Beth Mazzeo, ‘81 VSB, Special Advisor and former Chief Administrative Officer, Bloomberg LP
Fireside Chat with Susan Leighton, ’16 CPS, ‘22 MBA, Assistant Dean, Academic Programs, Villanova College of Professional Studies
Moderated by Wen Mao, PhD, The Helen and William O’Toole Dean, Villanova School of Business
LUNCHTIME KEYNOTE | 12 P.M. | BALLROOM
Rana el Kaliouby, PhD, AI Thought Leader and Investor, Deputy CEO, Smart Eye, Bestselling Author, Girl Decoded
Moderated by Adele Lindenmeyr, PhD, The William and Julia Moulden Dean of the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, Villanova University
FIRST SET OF BREAKOUT SESSIONS | 10:10 A.M. – 11 A.M.
From Big Data to AI: Current Policy Debates | Room 114
Ellen Goodman, Distinguished Professor of Law, Rutgers Law School
Elana Zeide, Assistant Professor, University of Nebraska College of Law
Moderated by Ana Santos Rutschman, Professor of Law, Villanova University Charles Widger School of Law
This panel focuses on big data and artificial intelligence and their impact on both individual lives and societal interactions. Our speakers will explore problems of algorithmic (in)justice in the workplace and across the provision of public and private services, such as social media, educational systems (e.g., Lockdown browser), and even city design.
Game-Changing Analytics: Creating a Win-Win for Coach & Athlete | Room 119
Samar Azem, Head Coach of Women’s Soccer, Villanova University
Maddy Siegrist, ‘23 CLAS, WNBA Dallas Wings Forward, Special Assistant to the Senior Women’s Administrator, Villanova University
Moderated by Alex Fava, ‘25 MBA, Student Athlete, Villanova Women’s Soccer
Discover the dynamics of player performance monitoring, innovative injury prevention methods, and the intricacies of game day metrics. Gain exclusive insights into the decision-making strategies employed by the Villanova Women’s Soccer coach and a seasoned professional WNBA basketball player in this exploration of analytics in sports. Go CATS!
Building Purpose-driven Technology: The Application of AI to the Modernization of Care in Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Dementia | Room 120
Brittany Cassin, ‘17 Executive MBA, CEO and Co-Founder of DigiCARE Realized
Moderated by Madison Matella, ‘25 NUR Resident & Teaching Assistant, Villanova University
Today Alzheimer’s disease and related dementia (ADRD) affects more than 6.5M American seniors. US health systems are still relying on antiquated approaches to detect and care for the ADRD population. As a result, it is estimated that ~50% of patients with ADRD are undiagnosed, and for those that are diagnosed the process can take 2-5 years. Brittany Cassin, CEO and Co-Founder of DigiCARE Realized, will share how their AI-powered platform is supporting health systems deliver routine brain care for our growing aging population. Now with an FDA-approved treatment, with more on the way, there is an elevated importance of early detection of ADRD.
SECOND SET OF BREAKOUT SESSIONS | 11:10 A.M. - 12 P.M.
Recent Alumnae Panel | Room 114
Britney Davis, ‘15 COE, Senior Project Lead, Dana Incorporated
Julia Leodori, ‘20 CLAS, Data Scientist / Assistant Technical Product Manager, Bank of America
Shiyu (Jenny) Su, ‘21 CLAS, Senior Tech Consultant, EY
Moderated by Kristin Obermyer, ’06 MSCS, Associate Instructor, Department of Computing Sciences, Villanova University
Be inspired by our alumnae panelists who will tell you how their education enabled their careers in tech. Hear their unique stories and learn how you, too, can make an impact with tech. Engage with the panelists live during the Q&A part of this perennially popular session.
AI Powered Innovation in Healthcare | Room 119
Andrea Barrett, Healthcare Solutions Consultant, Microsoft & Nuance
Abby DeVito, ‘18 VSB, Head of Customer Experience, HumanFirst
Moderated by Alessandra Antinori, ‘22 MSA, Operations Consultant, R&D Data Science & Digital Health – Neuroscience, Johnson & Johnson
Consider how healthcare innovations impact the experience for the patients and clinicians across the full healthcare spectrum - from drug development to patient care. In this panel, you will gain insight on how AI-powered solutions help humanize patient care while reducing burdens on physicians, nurses and patients. Barrett will share how she leverages AI to decrease the cognitive burden of clinical medicine. While DeVito works directly with customers to measure what matters to patients in clinical trials, implementing digital technologies to enhance patient experience and improve health outcomes.
Life Cycle of Machine Learning Models: Integrating Human Insights for Responsible AI | Room 120
Linge Lass, PhD, Machine Learning Scientist, GlassDoor
Moderated by Ann Miller, Daniel J. Hogarty, Jr.‘61 Director of the Institute for Innovation and Entrepreneurship, Villanova University
Explore the life cycle of machine learning models, where human insight plays a pivotal role in ensuring responsible AI systems. This talk delves into the iterative process of machine learning development at Glassdoor, from conceptualization and building to deployment and ongoing maintenance. You will learn about how Glassdoor leverages Large Language Models (LLM) for Natural Language Processing (NLP) tasks, with a case study of developing new features for Fishbowl, Glassdoor's social media platform for professionals.
Conference 2024 Schedule
TIME |
ACTIVITY |
LOCATION |
8:30 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. |
Breakfast & Registration |
The Ballroom |
9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. |
Breakfast Keynote Beth Mazzeo |
The Ballroom |
10:10 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. |
Breakout Sessions I |
Room 114, 119, 120 |
11:10 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. |
Breakout Sessions II |
Room 114, 119, 120 |
12:00 p.m. - 12:30 p.m. |
Lunch* |
The Ballroom |
12:30 p.m. - 1:30 p.m. |
Keynote Speaker Rana el Kaliouby |
The Ballroom |
1:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. |
Networking Maintenance: Building your Connections |
The Ballroom |
