Manish Nigam

Senior Director, Data Science | Enterprise Data, Analytics & Insights (EDAI) Ameriprise Financial

Manish Nigam is a seasoned AI and Data Science executive with over 19 years of experience leading enterprise-scale AI/ML and Generative AI initiatives across Asset Management, Wealth Management, and Insurance. He combines deep technical expertise with strategic leadership to deliver measurable impact, build and lead global teams across the U.S., U.K., and India, and drive innovation through collaboration. As a key member of the Ameriprise AI Council, Manish partners with C-suite leaders to shape AI strategy, prioritize high-value use cases, and establish governance frameworks. He is widely recognized for aligning business strategy with technical execution and fostering enterprise-wide collaboration.

Agenda Day 1

5:15 PM INTERACTIVE PEER TO PEER ROUNDTABLES

Join an interactive boardroom* (practitioners only) on a preselected topic and discuss with a small group of your peers your biggest initiatives, challenges, and most effective strategies and tools.

1.ROUNDTABLE: Using Agentic AI to Advance and Accelerate Innovation

Manish Nigam, Senior Director, Data Science | Enterprise Data, Analytics & Insights (EDAI), Ameriprise Financial

Agentic AI is not just a tool for efficiency — it's a catalyst for reimagining what’s possible. This roundtable invites participants to explore how autonomous agents are helping organizations push boundaries, unlock new capabilities, and accelerate innovation across industries. In this highly interactive session, we’ll assess the bold, experimental, and transformative use cases attendees are developing — from automating complex workflows to enabling new forms of creativity, decision-making, and problem-solving. Together, we’ll explore how agentic AI is reshaping the innovation process itself, turning moonshots into roadmaps. Whether you're testing the edges of what AI can do or just beginning to think beyond incremental gains, this conversation is designed to spark new ideas, surface shared challenges, and connect innovators who are rethinking the future with agents at the center.

2.ROUNDTABLE: How to Safely Use AI: Protecting Consumer and Company Data in an Agentic Era

Saritha Ivaturi, President, Code for Good

As AI systems become more embedded in day-to-day operations, ensuring their safe and responsible use is no longer optional — it’s essential. This roundtable explores practical strategies and guardrails for using AI securely, with a focus on protecting both consumer data and your own proprietary information in an era of increasingly autonomous agents. Join us for a candid discussion on how to evaluate risks, set boundaries, and maintain trust while leveraging agentic AI. We’ll cover real-world cases, common pitfalls, and emerging best practices that can help your organization use AI with confidence and care.

*practitioners by invitation only

Manish Nigam

Agenda Day 1

5:15 PM INTERACTIVE PEER TO PEER ROUNDTABLES

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