AI Under Fire: Securing Trust, Strategy, and Sovereignty in the Age of Intelligent Threats
About This Session
As AI reshapes global industries and defense strategies, it also introduces unprecedented risks—deepfakes, adversarial manipulation, IP theft, and geopolitical destabilization. This session dives into how adversaries exploit AI for misinformation, brand attacks, and national security disruption—and what leaders can do to defend against it. Beyond the threats, we’ll explore how to plan an AI integration roadmap that protects intellectual property, embeds cybersecurity by design, and enhances enterprise risk management.
Drawing from real-world defense case studies and high-stakes risk mitigation strategies, this session equips security and business leaders with a battle-tested blueprint for AI resilience. We’ll also tackle the regulatory crossroads: How can we balance innovation with public interest, and what role does international collaboration play in securing responsible AI advancement?
Join Dr. JK. Sayles for a high-impact discussion on building sovereign, secure, and strategic AI ecosystems—where risk is managed, innovation is unleashed, and trust is earned by design.
Drawing from real-world defense case studies and high-stakes risk mitigation strategies, this session equips security and business leaders with a battle-tested blueprint for AI resilience. We’ll also tackle the regulatory crossroads: How can we balance innovation with public interest, and what role does international collaboration play in securing responsible AI advancement?
Join Dr. JK. Sayles for a high-impact discussion on building sovereign, secure, and strategic AI ecosystems—where risk is managed, innovation is unleashed, and trust is earned by design.
Speaker

James Sayles
Chief AI Officer and Director of Global GRC - Halliburton
Dr. James K. Sayles is a certified executive in AI strategy, governance, and data, known for architecting responsible AI systems that drive enterprise transformation. With over 25 years of experience, he has led AI initiatives across several critical and AI-first industries—shaping governance frameworks that prioritize innovation without compromising risks. Unlike those who follow industry trends, James sets them—pioneering scalable AI oversight models that empower business unit executives, C-levels, and boards. He is the author of The Principles of AI Governance and Model Risk Management and a trusted advisor to global organizations. James leads with a proactive mindset, ensuring AI is used to shape business advantage—not the other way around. Dr. Sayles holds a PhD, MBA, and BS.