Governing Radical Technology Change: The Board's Responsibility

Directors explored how to oversee the accelerating wave of advanced technologies, including agentic AI, AI-powered software, robotics at scale, and emerging applications across health care and cybersecurity. In this annual program, attendees gained practical guidance on navigating the speed, complexity, and strategic implications of rapid technological change.

Participants examined frameworks for governing AI and related innovations, with an emphasis on aligning oversight with enterprise strategy, risk management, and long-term value creation. The discussion provided actionable insights, tools, and perspectives to help boards assess emerging technologies, anticipate disruption, and strengthen governance practices in an increasingly dynamic environment.

Speakers

Andrea Bonime-Blanc

CEO & Founder, GEC Risk Advisory; Director, NACD New Jersey Chapter, Epic Theatre Ensemble, Cyber Future Foundation; Author, Governing Pandora

Andrea Bonime-Blanc, JD/PhD, is founder and CEO of GEC Risk Advisory. She specializes in the governance of change, including strategic risk, geopolitics, sustainability, leadership trust, and exponential tech, advising business, NGOs, and government. A former c-suite executive...

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Anna Ransley

CEO, Ranetix

Anna Ransley is a seasoned board director and award-winning C-suite executive (CEO, CDIO, CIO, SVP) with more than 25 years of global leadership across diverse industries and enterprise environments...

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Anil Sood

Senior Manager, Technology Consulting, EY

Anil Sood is part of EY’s AI & Data practice in the US and brings 20+ years of experience across technology, banking and consulting. He is based in New Jersey and helps organizations adopt AI responsibly and translate strategy into practical business outcomes...

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