The 2nd International Workshop: From Innovation to Scale (I2S) - Successfully Build, Commercialize, and Scale AI Innovations

Ankur Teredesai, Michael Zeller, Mohak Shah, Shenghua Bao, Wee Hyong Tok, Linsey Pang

Abstract: In recent years, there have been exciting and accelerated developments in AI with novel developments in foundation models, deep learning, new AI applications across numerous verticals, and more. In addition, the pace of adoption of these innovations driven by both academic and industry research labs has sped up with both big tech companies and startups looking to deliver value-differentiated products and services. With Generative AI (GenAI) garnering significant attention, the second edition of the I2S workshop focuses on two aspects: First, bringing together AI thought leaders from academia, big tech, and startups to discuss the opportunities, use-case themes, challenges, and risks of GenAI in various business verticals; and Second, bringing together startup founders to share experiences and lessons learned in commercializing GenAI innovations into successful enterprises highlighting challenges through the entire commercial journey - from productization to acquiring customers, building a team, and securing funding.