Mark your calendars for April 3, as the Yale School of Management is gearing up to host an important event—the 2025 Responsible AI in Global Business conference. This gathering is all about diving into the ethical side of developing and using artificial intelligence across various industries. It’s a team effort, brought to you by Yale’s Program on Stakeholder Innovation and Management (Y-SIM), the Artificial Intelligence Association at SOM, and the Data & Trust Alliance. We’re expecting over 400 attendees in person, plus another 300 to 400 joining us virtually.
You’ll be in good company, surrounded by members of the Global Network for Advanced Management, which includes 32 top business schools from around the globe. The main goal here is to build a solid, cross-disciplinary foundation that helps us harness AI for its value while keeping public trust intact. Saira Jesani, the executive director of the Data & Trust Alliance, highlights that the event is all about practical strategies to move forward responsibly with AI.
We’ve got representatives from big names like Microsoft, IBM, and Pfizer lined up to speak. They’ll tackle key topics such as Building Trust in the AI Era, Operationalizing Responsible AI, and Designing a Workforce for the AI Economy.
The conference kicks off with a fireside chat between John Maeda of Microsoft and Jon Iwata, the founder of Y-SIM. Their discussion, titled “Value Extraction for Top-Line and Bottom-Line Growth,” will explore new ways businesses can effectively use AI tools.
Next up, a session focusing on Yale itself will showcase the University’s $150 million investment in AI-focused curriculum and infrastructure. Jennifer Frederick, Yale’s associate provost, will moderate this session, emphasizing the importance of inclusive AI education.
Jade Nguyen Strattner, managing director of Y-SIM, points out that accountability is key when it comes to integrating AI into business strategies. “AI can help companies make better decisions and deliver value,” she says, stressing the need for transparency and responsibility.
We’re also highlighting a student-led initiative from the Yale School of Management’s Artificial Intelligence Association. They’re focusing on how AI can speed up innovation. However, co-chair Rui Li reminds us of the importance of public understanding and strong oversight as AI systems become more autonomous.
The conference will be held at Edward P. Evans Hall, and you can register through the Yale School of Management’s website.
