The Agentic Era Is Here. Are You Running It — or Is It Running You?

The organizations winning with AI aren't waiting for a perfect strategy — they're acting, learning, and scaling fast. In this high-energy spotlight talk, Keri Smith, Accenture's Global Banking and Capital Markets AI & Data Lead, cuts through the noise to show what agentic AI looks like when it actually works: real case studies, hard-won lessons, and the leadership moves that separate those driving transformation from those reacting to it. From redesigning how teams operate to embedding responsible AI at scale, Keri delivers a frank, forward-looking playbook for leaders ready to take the wheel.