This panel discussion — “Building Better Systems: How AI, Open Data & Organizational Strategy Power Real-World Innovation” — will bring together two distinguished thought leaders whose expertise bridges cutting-edge technology, strategic leadership, and societal impact.
In an era defined by rapid technological change and interconnected challenges, innovation isn’t just about building new tools; it’s about building better systems. Panelists include:
- Hamed Alemohammad, director of the Clark Center for Geospatial Analysis, who is recognized for pioneering the world’s first geospatial AI foundation model, driving innovation in climate, environmental monitoring, and infrastructure planning. He was previously the executive director and chief data scientist at Radiant Earth Foundation, and created the Radiant MLHub. Dr. Alemohammad received his doctorate in civil and environmental environmental engineering from MIT.
- Emily Cocuzzo ’18, MBA ’19, tech lead at Brandwidth Solutions and current president of the American Marketing Association – Boston, who previously was a consultant with Booz Allen Hamilton consultant. She has expertise in data strategy, DEI innovation, and guiding complex organizational transformations across public and private sectors.
