TLDR: The Thomson Reuters Institute is set to host its ‘Emerging Technology and Generative AI Forum’ on September 25, 2025, in Austin, Texas. The event will bring together professionals from legal, tax, and corporate sectors to explore the latest advancements in generative AI, focusing on ethical deployment, data privacy, security, and the integration of AI into professional services workflows. Discussions will highlight the critical role of human creativity and feedback in driving responsible AI adoption and leveraging technologies like Agentic AI for enhanced productivity.
Austin, TX – September 30, 2025 – The Thomson Reuters Institute is gearing up to host its highly anticipated ‘Emerging Technology and Generative AI Forum’ on Thursday, September 25, 2025, in Austin, Texas. This cutting-edge conference is designed for forward-thinking professionals across the legal, tax, and broader professional services industries, aiming to delve into the transformative potential and responsible implementation of generative artificial intelligence (AI) and other emerging technologies.
The forum’s agenda is packed with insightful sessions addressing the multifaceted impact of AI. A central theme revolves around the crucial role of human creativity and feedback in ensuring ethical AI adoption. Industry experts will showcase how generative AI is enhancing efficiency, accuracy, and decision-making, while also tackling critical topics such as ethical considerations, data privacy, security concerns, and the seamless integration of AI technologies into existing workflows.
Opening remarks will be delivered by Zach Warren, Technology & Innovation Insights Lead at the Thomson Reuters Institute, setting the stage for a day of exploration into the evolving tech landscape. The ‘Hello World!: The State of Emerging Technology and Generative AI’ session will examine nuanced trends, challenges, and opportunities, providing insights on how professional service leaders can navigate complexities and plan for future innovations. This panel will feature Matthew Schmitt of Confidencial Inc. as moderator, alongside panelists Luis Perez from Dell Technologies, Zen Van Loan of the Austin AI Alliance, and Zach Warren.
A significant focus will be placed on ‘AI on Autopilot: Exploring the Rise of Agentic AI and Its Potential within Professional Services.’ This session will highlight Agentic AI’s capacity for independent decision-making and task performance, emphasizing its role in augmenting efficiency and optimizing processes. Rakshak Talwar, Co-Founder of Zenus, Inc., will moderate, with insights from Joe Kendall (DLA Piper), Ray Meiring (QorusDocs), and Scott Turner (Kizen).
The keynote presentation, ‘Human-in-the-Loop: Machine Learning for Robot Navigation and Manipulation,’ will be delivered by Prof. Peter Stone, Truchard Foundation Chair in Computer Science at UT Austin and Chief Scientist at Sony AI. Professor Stone will discuss how human-guided learning paradigms, leveraging demonstration, intervention, and evaluative feedback, are revolutionizing robotic systems, particularly in complex environments like healthcare and manufacturing.
Further discussions will include ‘Wired for Success: Creating a Forward Focused, Client Centric Technology Strategy,’ exploring how law and tax firms can leverage AI, predictive analytics, and blockchain to enhance service delivery and client engagement, moderated by Brooke Daniels of Harbor. The forum will conclude with ‘A Unified Field: Ethical Considerations amid AI Development and Deployment,’ a critical session on bias, fairness, transparency, data privacy, and security in AI, moderated by Doreen Lorenzo from the University of Texas – Austin. Panelists for this session include John Dubois (Ernst & Young LLP), Paige L. Fults (Alpha School & 2 Hour Learning), and Betsy Greytok (IBM Corporation).
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The event, priced at $295.00, will take place at the South Congress Hotel in Austin, Texas, and aims to equip attendees with invaluable insights to remain competitive and at the forefront of technological innovation in their respective fields. Professionals are encouraged to follow #TRIGenAI25 for ongoing engagement.
