Leading with Humanity in the Age of AI with Laura Adams

Titled “Leading With Humanity in the Age of AI: How We Must Transform & What We Must Protect,” Laura Adams’ keynote dives into one of the most urgent questions facing healthcare today: Can we embrace the power of AI without losing our humanity? 

As AI tools from generative platforms used by patients to agentic systems already reshaping knowledge work, accelerate across the healthcare landscape, Adams challenges leaders to think beyond the technical. This keynote explores how AI is not just transforming technology, it’s transforming us. 

Adams will guide board members and executives through: 

• The evolving role of generative and agentic AI in healthcare 
• The profound implications of AI on human connection, care delivery, and equity 
• The ethical and operational risks leaders must anticipate and address 
• The irreplaceable value of human oversight, empathy, and judgment 

What You’ll Learn 

After attending this keynote session, healthcare leaders will walk away with: 

• A clear understanding of how AI is reshaping not just systems, but human relationships in healthcare 
• Insight into the risks and opportunities of generative and agentic AI 
• A strategic roadmap for responsible governance in an AI-driven future 
• A renewed appreciation for the human qualities that no algorithm can replace 

This session is essential for board members, trustees, medical executives, and strategy leaders who want to lead with clarity, courage, and compassion in the age of AI. 

Meet the Speaker: Laura Adams 

As Senior Advisor at the National Academy of Medicine, Laura Adams leads the Artificial Intelligence Code of Conduct initiative and provides strategic guidance on science and technology. A recognized pioneer in digital health and patient-centered innovation, she previously served as the founding president and CEO of the Rhode Island Quality Institute. 

Laura also serves on multiple healthcare and biotech boards and has advised organizations across the U.S. and in 13 countries. Her career reflects a deep understanding of the healthcare system’s complexity—and a strong commitment to making it better for everyone it serves.