AI strategies from the front lines

AI’s potential to transform business is undeniable, but realizing tangible value remains a challenge. This session explores where AI is driving the greatest returns today, how to set and manage realistic expectations, and approaches to overcome cultural and operational inertia. Attendees will gain practical guidance and actionable insights to inform their AI strategies and guide…

May 19, 2025 - 14:50

AI’s potential to transform business is undeniable, but realizing tangible value remains a challenge. This session explores where AI is driving the greatest returns today, how to set and manage realistic expectations, and approaches to overcome cultural and operational inertia. Attendees will gain practical guidance and actionable insights to inform their AI strategies and guide their initiatives.

About the speakers

Kevin Bolen, Principal, Advisory – Head of AI Transformation, Strategic Planning Investments, KPMG

Kevin Bolen is a Principal in KPMG’s US Advisory practice and serves as the Leader for Strategic Planning and Investments. In this role he translates emerging market trends, client and competitive intelligence, and business performance data into a comprehensive multiyear strategy for profitable growth. He oversees our portfolio of $275M in annual spend in transformative growth opportunities, business models, and technologies. Kevin also leads KPMG’s Innovation Strategy engagements supporting clients as they work to develop a sustainable culture and system of innovation within their organizations.

Elizabeth Bramson, CEO and Publisher, MIT Technology Review

Elizabeth Bramson is the CEO and publisher of MIT Technology Review, the Massachusetts Institute of Technology’s independent media company.

Since Elizabeth took the helm of MIT Technology Review in mid-2017, the business has undergone a massive transformation from its previous position as a respected but niche print magazine to a widely read, multi-platform media brand with a global audience and a sustainable business. Under her leadership, MIT Technology Review has been lauded for its editorial authority, its best-in-class events, and its novel use of independent, original research to support both advertisers and readers.

Elizabeth has a 20-year background in building and running teams at world-leading media companies. She maintains a keen focus on new ways to commercialize media content to appeal to discerning, demanding consumers as well as B2B audiences.

Prior to joining MIT Technology Review, Elizabeth held a senior executive role at The Economist Group, where her leadership stretched across business lines and included mergers and acquisitions; editorial and product creation and modernization; sales; marketing; and events. Earlier in her career, she worked as a consultant advising technology firms on market entry and international expansion.

Elizabeth holds an executive MBA from the London Business School, an MSc from the London School of Economics, and a bachelor’s degree from Swarthmore College.