AI, Innovation, and the Future of Public–Private Partnership
Date: May 15, 2026
Location: The Grain House at the Olde Mill Inn, 225 Morristown Rd, Basking Ridge, NJ 07920
Agenda
7:30 AM Breakfast:
8:00 AM – 9:00 AM Panel Discussion
9:00 AM – 10:00 AM Networking
Moderator:
Michael Stanzilis – Founder, Arlington Analytics LLC; Mayor, Mount Arlington
Panelists:
Dave Cole – Chief Innovation Officer, State of New Jersey
Sudeep Kesh – Managing Director, Innovation & Disruptive Technology, S&P Global Ratings
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Panel Overview
Artificial Intelligence is rapidly reshaping industries, markets, and institutions. As AI capabilities accelerate, the intersection between government policy and private sector innovation will play an increasingly critical role in determining how quickly — and responsibly — these technologies are adopted.
This Executive Forum panel brings together leaders from both the public sector and global financial markets to explore how AI is transforming the relationship between government and business.
The discussion will focus on the evolving role of Public-Private Partnerships (PPP) in enabling innovation while maintaining appropriate safeguards around risk, security, and trust.
Rather than focusing on specific tools or technologies, the conversation will examine the strategic implications of AI for business leaders, including how policy, regulation, and collaboration with government will influence the pace of innovation.
Key Themes
1. The Current State of AI Adoption
Where are we today in the AI transformation? Are organizations still experimenting, or are we entering a period of structural change across industries and markets?
2. The Role of Government in Innovation
How can government help enable innovation — and where does it risk slowing it down? What should business leaders realistically expect from policymakers?
3. Guardrails for Responsible AI
AI introduces new questions around risk, transparency, and accountability. What safeguards are necessary to protect markets and society while still allowing innovation to thrive?
4. The Future of Public-Private Partnership
Historically, transformative technologies such as the internet and GPS emerged from collaboration between government and industry. What might the next generation of public-private partnership look like in the age of AI?
Key Takeaways for Attendees
Participants will leave the discussion with insights on:
• How AI is likely to reshape markets, industries, and policy over the next decade
• Where government and business must collaborate to accelerate innovation
• How executives can position their organizations for the emerging AI economy