The leaders of Ainsley Advisory Group are recognized thought leaders who regularly speak and moderate at industry events, sharing insights at the intersection of innovation, leadership, and AI. They bring a unique blend of strategic vision and hands-on expertise, guiding conversations that inspire action and collaboration. Through panels, keynotes, and fireside chats, AAG’s speakers help shape the dialogue around the future of business and technology.
Bentley University: 2025 Global AI Summit on Health Care
We’re proud to share that Dr. Ainsley MacLean and Dr. Nadia Smati served as speakers at this year’s Global AI Summit on Health Care, co-hosted by Bentley University and the Future Talent Council. The Summit underscored the importance of ethics, human impact, and solving real-world problems while exploring how AI can enhance both service delivery and the health care business model.
The Summit underscored the importance of focusing on ethics, human impact, and solving real-world problems while examining ways that artificial intelligence can enhance service and the business model. We encourage you to explore the report and hear more about the way AI is already making an impact on the health care sector.
WSMA AI in Clinical Medicine Conference: “AI Literacy for Physicians”
We’re excited to highlight that Dr. Nadia Smati delivered the presentation “AI Literacy for Physicians” at the Washington State Medical Association AI in Clinical Medicine Conference. Her talk explored how physicians can build a foundational understanding of AI, apply ethical frameworks, and integrate technology responsibly into patient care. The conference underscored the growing need for AI literacy in clinical settings and highlighted real-world use cases transforming modern medicine.
"Excited to be in Bellevue today for our WSMA AI in Clinical Medicine Conference! In the first photo, Nadia Smati, MD talks about the core concepts that make up clinical AI today and how clinicians can apply principles of responsible AI use in their clinical settings." - Washington State Medical Association
Blueprint for a Unicorn: The Founders Playbook for Winning in Health AI
We’re proud to share that Dr. Ainsley MacLean joined industry leaders
Chris Frew and David Kantaros for a dynamic panel discussion,
“Blueprint for a Unicorn: The Founders Playbook for Winning in Health AI”, hosted and moderated by David Sanders and Foley & Lardner LLP in Washington, D.C. The panel explored the strategies, partnerships, and vision required to scale successful health AI companies, emphasizing the balance between innovation, compliance, and sustainable growth in an evolving regulatory landscape. BioBuzz Event Article
"What does it take to build the next unicorn in health AI? The answer, as a panel of seasoned leaders made clear during “Blueprint for a Unicorn: The Founders Playbook for Winning in Health AI,” is less about flashy technology and more about people, culture, and execution." - BioBuzz
It’s AI Understanding, Not Governance: Creating Curiosity in Clinical Leadership
We’re pleased to feature Dr. Ainsley MacLean and Dr. Nadia Smati as panelists at the Hall Render webinar “AI Understanding, Not Governance: Creating Curiosity in Clinical and Operational Leadership”, where they joined industry leaders to discuss how successful AI adoption in health care depends on education, trust, and clinician engagement—not just rulebooks. The session explored practical strategies for sparking curiosity, building shared ownership across departments, and scaling AI responsibly across clinical environments. Learn more in this post on LinkedIn or via Hall Render’s full webinar listing.
"As health care systems explore AI-driven solutions, success hinges not just on governance, but on understanding." - Hall Render
Nationwide Children’s AI Grand Rounds: “Moving from Cautious to Confidence in Clinical AI Deployment”
We’re honored to list that AAG leaders participated in the Nationwide Children’s Hospital Grand Rounds session titled
“Moving from Cautious to Confidence in Clinical AI Deployment: Why Systems Deployment of AI Matters”,
bringing forward perspectives on how health systems can safely scale clinical AI with trust, governance, and clinician engagement.

