- How AI is improving patient recruitment and trial feasibility
- The role of automation and predictive analytics in clinical operations
- AI-powered approaches to clinical data management and biometrics
- Opportunities and challenges within decentralized and hybrid trials
- Regulatory, compliance, and ethical considerations for AI-enabled research
- How talent needs are evolving across clinical and technical teams
Dmitry Shapiro is an accomplished American entrepreneur renowned for his pioneering ventures in technology. As the founder and CEO of MindStudio, Dmitry spearheads a groundbreaking platform that empowers users to effortlessly launch AI applications without any coding knowledge required, revolutionizing the landscape of technology accessibility. Prior to his leadership at MindStudio, Dmitry founded and served as CEO of Koji, an innovative App Store of social mini-apps seamlessly integrated into various Links In Bios. Koji’s visionary approach caught the attention of industry leaders, culminating in its acquisition by Linktree in 2023. Dmitry’s entrepreneurial journey traces back to the inception of the video sharing site Veoh in 2005, where he demonstrated his knack for anticipating and shaping digital trends. His illustrious career also includes notable roles as the CTO at MySpace and Group Product Manager at Google, where he played a pivotal role in driving product innovation and technological advancement. Originally hailing from Russia, Dmitry’s journey to the United States at the age of nine instilled in him a passion for coding and technology, setting the stage for his remarkable contributions to the industry.
As a seasoned Technology Industry Leader and Enterprise Product and Solutions Leader, Amit Tank leads efforts at the intersection of Strategy, Innovation, Product Engineering, AI/ML, and Digital Transformation, AI & Data Governance for Fortune 500 clients. Currently, He is helping drive strategic projects for Top US Telco companies as Enterprise & AI-ML Practice Leader.
He has led high-impact Product and Architecture teams, while building and launching platforms and products that have scaled to more than 3 million active users and subscribers. He also contributes as a keynote speaker, editorial board advisor, and collaborator for open source foundations and other cross-industry initiatives.
Having started his career as a full-stack product engineer and architect and grown into Enterprise Solutions Practice Leader, Amit enjoys building new business opportunities and turnkey solutions for customers by leveraging AI/ML, Agentic AI, and other advanced technologies. He is equally passionate about mentoring and developing product teams and empowering individuals to pursue growth and elevate their impact.
As an Executive Software Delivery and Sales Enablement Leader, I have 20+ years of experience driving enterprise growth. I am also well versed in process optimization, digital transformation strategies, and global team leadership. It is my passion to integrate go-to-market strategy with technical execution, and scale global teams across SaaS, government, and emerging tech sectors. As a Certified Agentic AI developer I am applying my years of experience to assist businesses with their adoption of AI at the worker level through the use of AI Agents in some cases 3x-10x productivity improvement on key knowledge worker tasks.
Richard Taubin joins Kelly SETT / MCG as Director of IT Consulting Sales, bringing 30+ years in technology leadership, AI strategy, and business development. He's the founder of MPRESSED, an 11-year digital agency with 100+ active clients including Harvard Law School and NYSE-listed energy companies, and co-founder of Silicon Bayou Ventures, an AI-native venture studio in Louisiana. Before entrepreneurship, Richard held IT leadership roles at USAA and in enterprise environments across Texas. He's a U.S. Air Force veteran who served in Operation Desert Storm, and holds a BBA in Information Systems from UT San Antonio. Richard lives in Covington, Louisiana with his wife Patricia — and firmly believes the best innovation can come from the Bayou, not just the Valley.
Vish Srivastava is Co-Founder & CEO of Century Health, a health technology company that applies AI to convert unstructured clinical data into research-grade real-world evidence for life sciences. Previously, he was a product leader at Evidation Health, where he scaled the platform to over 5 million patients, and BCG, where he built digital health ventures with biopharma and health systems. Vish studied Design Engineering, Business, and Psychology at Harvard and Michigan, and is based in NYC.
Statistical Programming Leader with 18+ years' experience leading teams in cross-functional matrix environments, developing high performing teams from the ground up; demonstrated success in leveraging statistical programming and improving clinical data standards and processes to mitigate risk, promote efficiency, compliance, and improve enterprise-wide performance.
I work as Senior Vice President of elluminate Services at eClinical Solutions, where I help life sciences organizations modernize clinical data operations and maximize the value of the elluminate Clinical Data Intelligence cloud. I bring deep expertise in clinical data integration, ETL, data repositories, analytics, and visualization. My work focuses on translating data, automation, and emerging AI capabilities into practical, scalable solutions that improve operational efficiency and enable faster, more informed decisions throughout clinical development.
Josh Samuels is a life sciences professional focused on the evolving intersection of clinical research, technology, and specialized talent. As VP of FSP Solutions at Vita Global Sciences, he works closely with life sciences organizations navigating complex clinical development needs and the changing models for accessing specialized expertise across biometrics, data management, statistical programming, and other critical functions. Josh brings a collaborative, industry-focused perspective to conversations around how organizations can build more agile teams and adapt to the growing role of technology and innovation in clinical research.
Shelby Abel is a seasoned clinical data management leader with extensive experience overseeing data strategy, operations, quality, and vendor management across global clinical development programs. As Senior Director, Clinical Data Management at X4 Pharmaceuticals, she leads the delivery of high-quality, inspection-ready clinical data supporting pivotal and regulatory-submission studies, while ensuring compliance with FDA, EMA, and ICH-GCP requirements.
Shelby has deep expertise in clinical data management systems, electronic data capture (EDC) platforms, data standards, database design, data cleaning, database lock, and regulatory submissions. She is recognized for building strong cross-functional partnerships with Clinical Operations, Biostatistics, Clinical Development, Regulatory Affairs, and external CROs to drive operational excellence and study execution.
Throughout her career, Shelby has led complex clinical programs, managed global vendors and CROs, and developed scalable processes and governance frameworks that improve data quality, inspection readiness, and organizational efficiency. She is passionate about mentoring teams, fostering collaboration, and advancing innovative therapies that make a meaningful difference for patients with rare diseases.