DAX INSIGHTS Series
A series made possible by the TDF Foundation.
The DAX Insights Series is a monthly forum that brings together leading voices from across a broad spectrum of industries to explore the opportunities and challenges shaping the future of AI. Each session features an industry expert with deep domain expertise who is actively applying AI within their field. At the conclusion of the featured talk, the speaker is joined by a Columbia University researcher in a dynamic, moderated dialogue that bridges cutting-edge research with real-world application—and looks ahead to what’s just over the horizon.
In a field evolving as rapidly as AI, this is a rare opportunity to engage in timely, high-impact discussions while becoming part of a vibrant, forward-thinking community. Participants are also invited to go deeper by joining collaborative working groups alongside industry leaders and top researchers to develop white papers that translate these insights into meaningful, sector-specific impact.
The INSIGHTS Series offers 9 events throughout the academic year.
Please find below the upcoming events for the new academic year. Space is limited so be sure to register early.
Fall 2026 Schedule
- Location: Faculty House, 4th Floor, Skyline Dining Room and Terrace, Columbia University (view map for directions)
- Address: 64 Morningside Dr, New York, NY 10027 (enter through Wien Courtyard at 116th Street between Amsterdam Avenue and Morningside Drive)
- Date
- Wednesday, September 9
- Time
- 4:00 PM - 6:30 PM
- Featured Topic
- Growing Baseball’s Business With AI
- Speaker
- Will Edmondson
SVP Analytics and Operations,
Major League Baseball (MLB)Mark Broadie
Carson Family Professor of Business,
Columbia Business School - Registration
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- Date
- Wednesday, October 28
- Time
- 4:00 PM - 6:30 PM
- Featured Topic
- How to Win Consumer Trust in AI
- Speaker
- Bob Hedges
Retired Global Chief Data Officer, Visa; and Research Fellow, MIT’s Initiative for the Digital Economy - Registration
- NOW OPEN!
Register here
- Date
- Wednesday, November 11
- Time
- 4:00 PM - 6:30 PM
- Featured Topic
- Designing for Two Audiences: Humans and Machines
- Speaker
- John Sampogna
CEO and Co-Founder, WondersauceOmar Besbes
Vikram S. Pandit Professor of Business and Reynolds Family, Columbia University - Registration
- Request your interest in attending
- Date
- Tuesday, December 8
- Time
- 4:00 PM - 6:30 PM
- Featured Topic
- The Last Customer? Retail's Reinvention in the Age of AI
- Speaker
- Alexander Fleischer
Executive Director, Innovation Ecosystems North America, Capgemini - Registration
- Request your interest in attending