Keynote & Closing | "The AI Operating Model: How Leaders Scale Innovation Without Losing Trust"

In this keynote from the 2026 AI + Cybersecurity Conference, Kristin Darby, Chief Information Officer for the State of Tennessee, explores how organizations can move beyond isolated AI projects and build an operating model that scales innovation responsibly. She outlines Tennessee’s approach to treating AI as an enterprise capability, with a focus on measurable outcomes, human and digital collaboration, intentional decision rights, bounded autonomy, strong governance and continuous learning. The presentation also examines trust, cybersecurity and resilience as essential foundations for adopting AI at scale while improving how organizations operate and serve people.KEYNOTE SPEAKERKristin DarbyChief Information Officer State of TennesseeMusic Credit: “The Technology Background (Galactic)” by QubeSounds. https://audiojungle.net/item/the-tech... Licensed through AudioJungle/Envato under the Music Standard License.