AI at the Edge of Innovation
Wednesday, November 5, 2025 (6:00 PM - 9:00 PM) (PST)
Description
SOLD OUT
Join GABA and the Center for the Future of Organization (Cffo) for a forward-looking conversation at the intersection of innovation and responsibility, where leaders from Microsoft, Upfront Ventures and LegalMation explore how artificial intelligence is transforming industries, driving new opportunities, and reshaping the way we work and compete.
AI is more than a breakthrough, it’s redefining how we create, lead, and grow. This panel offers a 360° view of what’s possible now and what’s next, including:
- New business opportunities leveraging AI
- Startup eco-system and funding for AI startups
- Accelerating productivity across sectors: healthcare, finance, manufacturing, retail, entertainment and more
- Driving cost efficiencies and boosting team performance
- Build AI with transparency, fairness, and trust
- Deliver measurable business value through real-world use cases
Whether you’re a technical leader architecting the next AI-powered solution or a business executive shaping strategic priorities, this session will offer the insights, inspiration, and best practices needed to lead in the age of AI.
Panelists
Eve Psalti
Senior Director at Microsoft Artificial Intelligence
Peter Zakin
Partner at Upfront Ventures
Hans-Martin Will
Chief AI Officer at LegalMation
Session Chair
Roland Deiser
Chairman, Center for the Future of Organization*
Drucker School of Management
Welcome
Michael Metzger
Chairman - GABA Southern California
Media & Tech Investment Banker at Drake Star Partners
Sponsors & Supporters
Registration
Members $25
Non-Members $45
Open Bar and Light Snacks included.
Los Angeles, CA 90094 United States
Guests must bring a government issued photo ID.
Parking Information: Parking is $10 after validation. From Jefferson Blvd, turn north on Alla Rd. The Microsoft lot is across from Home Depot. All visitors must enter Gate 1 (left side, end of Alla Rd). Take a white ticket at the gate and park in any unmarked stall. Parking Map
Program
6.00 PM Check-in & Reception
6.45 PM Welcome & Speaker Introductions
7.00 PM Panel Discussion
8.00 PM Q&A
8.15 PM Networking
9.00 PM End of Event