Partnership on AI’s
Partner Forum
December 4
Seattle, Washington
The Partner Forum is invitation only.
About
Partnership on AI’s Annual Partner Forum brings together a global community of partners, thought leaders and innovators to explore the future landscape of AI.
This year’s forum will spotlight key developments in socio-technical problem solving, the emergence of agentic AI, and the limitations and opportunities of the globalization of AI’s impact, offering a platform for critical conversations on how AI can be shaped to benefit society.
Through panels, lightning talks, and presentations, attendees will explore vital issues such as equitable and ethical AI development, upholding democratic values, and addressing complex real-world challenges. Together we’ll delve into the nuances of creating responsible AI systems while navigating governance challenges, with a focus on driving innovation that is both impactful and accountable.
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Location
Museum of Pop Culture (MOPOP)
325 5th Ave N
Seattle, WA 98109
Transportation
The nearest airport is Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA). The Seattle Center terminal of the Seattle monorail is adjacent to MOPOP.
Agenda
In this keynote conversation, Eric Horvitz of Microsoft emphasizes the importance of collaboration in shaping AI’s societal impact. The discussion will reflect how partnerships and community engagement can address challenges and foster inclusive innovation while inviting the PAI partner community to consider their collective role in this work. How can we ensure that partnerships meaningfully include and amplify underrepresented voices in shaping AI’s future? What lessons have we learned from past collaborations that can guide the responsible AI community in the years to come?
Eric Horvitz
Microsoft
Rebecca Finlay
Partnership on AI
Moderator
Just two years since ChatGPT’s debut, we have seen unprecedented rates of AI adoption and use, as well as public and private efforts to govern this new technology. In this panel, leaders from across sectors will share their perspectives on the positive and negative impacts of the global scale of AI proliferation, and their predictions and hopes for 2025. What are today’s biggest challenges related to AI and how are they different from the past? What are the surprising positive impacts and unintended consequences of the generative AI era? What needs to happen to ensure AI has a net positive effect on people and society?
Sam Gregory
WITNESS
Jeffrey Jimenez-Kurlander
Surdna Foundation
Polina Zvyagina
Meta
Ryan Calo
Tech Policy Lab
University of Washington
Moderator
In this lightning talk, Ariana Aboulafia from the Center for Democracy & Technology will examine the intricate relationship between AI systems and societal inequalities. Aboulafia will explore how AI utilization in decision-making processes can inadvertently exacerbate existing disparities, particularly for communities facing challenges in education, housing, and economic opportunities.
Ariana H. Aboulafia
Center for Democracy & Technology
In this lightning talk, Claire Leibowicz will address the need for policy and industry action to improve trust and transparency, and reinforce digital integrity as AI-generated or edited media becomes the norm. She will also emphasize the importance of public education in helping individuals navigate AI-generated content responsibly, highlighting the role of collaboration between regulators, tech leaders, and educators.
Claire Leibowicz
PAI
Jessica Young
Microsoft
AI agents are increasingly integrated into a range of systems, from everyday applications to high-stakes decision-making. As these agents grow in sophistication, the need to classify and understand their capabilities, limitations, and potential risks becomes paramount. This panel will explore what agentic AI is, how we define it and examine key criteria such as autonomy, ethical considerations, and societal impacts. This discussion will feature insights from voices in the field as they share their definitions, approaches, challenges, and opportunities as we guide our understanding and use of responsible development and deployment of AI agents.
William Bartholomew
Microsoft
Ruchika Joshi
Center for Democracy & Technology
Nathan Lambert
Allen Institute for AI
Lama Nachman
Intel
Moderator
In this lightning talk, Albert Tanjaya and Jacob Pratt will discuss the crucial role of post-deployment documentation in ensuring transparency and accountability in AI systems. They will highlight how comprehensive documentation supports ongoing oversight and responsible use, helping policymakers and industry stakeholders understand the real-world impact of AI technologies.
Jacob Pratt
PAI
Albert Tanjaya
PAI
AI has gone from a niche research topic to a business norm, from chatbots offering immediate customer service to advanced data analytics optimizing sales. Organizations are just beginning their journeys to explore how AI can benefit their operations. In this panel, leaders from the tech sector and beyond will discuss the key opportunities, challenges, and considerations when adopting AI for enterprise. What are the benefits of deploying AI for different enterprise functions? What guidelines and guardrails are necessary to ensure this is done responsibly?
Kathy Baxter
Salesforce
Tania Dias
Ingka Group — IKEA
Anne Flanagan
Future Privacy Forum
Lari Hämäläinen
McKinsey & Co.
Lucia Gamboa
Credo AI
Moderator
Nicol Turner Lee
Brookings Institute