State of the Artificial Intelligence & Innovation

Bryan Daniel, President of NYSE Texas, will discuss Texas’ growing role as a center for capital formation, investment, and business growth. His remarks will explore why companies, financial institutions, and investors are increasingly looking to Texas and how the state’s business climate, entrepreneurial culture, and expanding financial sector are helping finance innovation and position Texas for long-term economic leadership.

Dr. Lauren Goodwin, founder and CEO of Mission Ops, will focus on how artificial intelligence is moving beyond isolated software tools and becoming part of the systems businesses rely on every day. Drawing from leadership experience at NASA’s Johnson Space Center, JPMorgan Chase, and other major organizations, Lauren will help attendees understand how AI is beginning to influence operations, decision-making, customer experience, cybersecurity, workforce needs, and the delivery of products and services. Her remarks will give business leaders a practical framework for recognizing where these technologies may create value, what challenges accompany adoption, and what organizations should be preparing for now.