The Data Science Institute’s flagship annual event connects innovators in industry and government to Columbia researchers who are propelling advances across every sector with data science. The 2025 event will feature a keynote presentation from Rick Rioboli, Executive Vice President and Chief Technology Officer, Comcast Connectivity and Platforms; three sessions of Columbia-led lightning talks; and 100+ interactive posters and technology demonstrations.
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Keynote Speaker
Rick Rioboli, Executive Vice President and Chief Technology Officer, Comcast Connectivity and Platforms
Talk: AI in Large Enterprises… Crossing the Value Chasm
As AI technology continues to evolve at a breakneck pace, large enterprises are scrambling to leverage this technology to transform their businesses. In this talk, Rick Rioboli will explore the reasons behind the gap between AI's potential and its actual realized value in large enterprises. He will also discuss which types of business problems are best suited to be solved with current AI capabilities, the forms of AI being used to address these challenges, and some examples of where AI is being used in large scale production. Finally, he will assess where we need advances in technology to drive wider scale adoption in enterprises and generate real business transformational value.
Lightning Talk Sessions
Session 1: AI is entering a new phase of innovation, with emerging technologies like Small Language Models, Causal AI, and robotics reshaping its capabilities. The Future of Data Science and AI will examine how these advancements are driving AI toward greater adaptability, efficiency, and impact across industries.
Session 2: As cyberattacks become more sophisticated, researchers are advancing methods to detect and counter emerging risks. Secure Data Science: Detect, Defend, Deter will explore data-driven security strategies, responsible data-sharing frameworks, and innovative approaches to bolstering digital trust and resilience in an evolving cybersecurity landscape.
Session 3: Advancements in consumer health like sophisticated wearables and diagnostic tools are reshaping how people monitor and manage their well-being. The Science of Self Care: Innovations in Consumer Health will explore the integration of technology into daily wellness routines, highlighting the growing impact of data-driven insights on proactive health management.