Inside the Build – Real Implementations in Finance
With a live look at AI in action
Don't start with the tool. It sounds simple, but it's where most AI initiatives go wrong.
In this session, two finance leaders pull back the curtain on what it actually takes to build AI that works – and show it live. Gargi Ray, VP of Finance at Synopsys, and Abhi Chandna, Director of Finance Data Strategy at Visa, arrived at the same foundational insight through different journeys, and both will walk attendees through real, on-screen examples of what they've built.
The discussion will also explore: why data architecture matters more than ever, how to think about AI strategy from the bottom up, what responsible adoption looks like when costs and ROI are under scrutiny, and how to translate their experiences into practical starting points for finance teams at any stage.
The session will be moderated by Rob Bonner, Vice President and Branch Director at Robert Half, in a fireside chat format – interactive, with live on-screen demos and plenty of time for Q&A.
Special thanks to our event partners!
Wells Fargo – venue partner
Robert Half – host and content partner
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