Executive Panel Discussion On AI, Innovation, & Risk

Veritas Automata and FBT Gibbons invite senior leaders, founders, and operators to an executive-level conversation focused on the real-world leadership challenges and opportunities presented by artificial intelligence.

AI is rapidly moving from experimentation to execution. For today's executives, the question is no longer whether to adopt AI, but how to lead its integration responsibly, strategically, and at scale. This discussion will bring together a panel of practitioners and innovators who are navigating that question from the front lines, spanning clinical data and regulated industries, accessibility and emerging technology, intellectual property and AI law, and AI-powered organizational development.

Our panelists represent the full complexity of what modern AI leadership demands. They will speak candidly to the strategic, operational, legal, and human dimensions of building organizations that are ready for AI, not just curious about it. From governing data in high-stakes environments to protecting innovation through IP strategy, from scaling AI-native products to understanding how personality science and human behavior shape the way teams adopt new tools, this conversation is designed to reflect the multidimensional reality executives are actually navigating.

Hosted at FBT Gibbons's Queen City Square offices, this panel discussion is designed to foster candid dialogue among business, technology, and innovation leaders. Attendees can expect a forward-looking discussion grounded in real organizational experience, followed by networking with peers across the Cincinnati business and innovation community.

What to Expect:

5:00 PM – 5:30 PM - Arrival, cocktails, and hors d’oeuvres

5:30 PM – 7:00 PM - Executive panel discussion

7:00 PM – 8:00 PM - Cocktails, hors d’oeuvres, and networking

Panelists:

Caroline Kren Sr. Director, Data Management | Medpace:

Caroline Kren brings nearly two decades of clinical data management expertise to her role at Medpace, where she has steadily advanced from Data Coordinator to Sr. Director over the course of her tenure. A member of Medpace's AI committee, Caroline brings a practitioner's perspective on integrating emerging technology within highly regulated, data-intensive environments. Her background in mathematics and chemistry grounds her in rigorous, evidence-based thinking as organizations navigate AI adoption in clinical research operations.

Heather Kennedy-MacKenzie, Director, Global Technology Innovations | American Printing House for the Blind:

Heather Kennedy-MacKenzie is a strategic technology leader with a track record of delivering complex, high-value initiatives at the intersection of innovation and accessibility. At the American Printing House for the Blind, she has led the development of groundbreaking accessibility technologies, including the world's first tactile graphics display, and helped launch indoor wayfinding technology that has since scaled into a standalone company, GoodMaps. Her work spans cross-functional team leadership, multi-million-dollar program delivery, and a deep commitment to using technology as a force for inclusion and human advancement. Outside of her professional work, Heather is a strong advocate for women in technology and actively participates in organizations that promote mentorship in the tech industry. Her commitment to excellence and leadership has earned her numerous awards and recognitions in her industry.

Micah (Kindred) Schrand Patent Associate Attorney | FBT Gibbons:

Micah Schrand is a patent associate attorney at FBT Gibbons with a foundation spanning both computer science engineering and intellectual property law. A graduate of the University of Cincinnati College of Law, where she served as Citations Editor for the Law Review and Vice President of the Intellectual Property Law Students Association, Micah brings a technically grounded legal perspective to questions of AI innovation, IP strategy, and the evolving regulatory landscape surrounding emerging technologies.

Kirsten Moorefield Co-Founder and Chief Strategy Officer | Cloverleaf:

Kirsten Moorefield is the co-founder and Chief Strategy Officer of Cloverleaf, an AI coaching platform that integrates personality science with behavioral assessments to help teams work more effectively. Since founding Cloverleaf in 2015, Kirsten has built the company into a recognized leader in AI-powered organizational development, now integrated with platforms including Workday. Her work sits at the convergence of human behavior, technology, and business strategy, offering a distinctive lens on what it means to deploy AI in ways that genuinely serve people and organizations.

Moderator:

Ben Savage

Veritas Automata, CEO

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301 E 4th St #3300, 301 East 4th Street, Cincinnati, United States

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