Hot Off The AI Furnace - March 9th

NEW SPEAKER DROP: Senior AI executives from PwC and Columbia University join the AI Hot 100 Summit Line Up

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AI Furnace
March 09, 2026

The AI Hot 100 Summit 2026 is back for its third edition on May 6-7th, 2026 in New York City. Where AI Visionaries meet Industry Leaders. The only AI Summit built for real connections where startup innovation meets enterprise implementation.

 ðŸ”¥ Hot Lineup Alert: AI Leaders from PwC and Columbia University Join The AI Hot 100 Summit Lineup

Scott Likens, Global Chief AI Engineer, Principal, PwC United States

Scott Likens is the Chief AI Engineer over Global and US teams at PwC and leads the AI Engineering and Emerging Technology R&D teams domestically, driving the firm's strategy around AI, Blockchain, VR, Quantum Computing, and other disruptors.

Frantz Merine, Chief Information Officer at Columbia University

Frantz leads the strategic planning and stewardship of Columbia University’s technology roadmap and stack to support one of the world’s leading academic institutions.

📣 They’ll be Joining an Incredible Line-Up of Senior AI Executives and AI Visionaries…

Ron Lefferts

Divisional CEO, Co-Head of Data & AI

London Stock Exchange Group

Bhaumik Sharma

Chief Digital and Technology Officer

Haleon PLC

Laura Gebhart

VP, Digital & AI Strategy

Mastercard

Sai Sharany Nalla

Principal AI/ML Director

Nike

Max Junestrand

Co-Founder & CEO

Legora

Richard Barretto

Chief Information Security Officer Progress

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