Sol Rashidi announced as ISE 2026 AI keynote speaker

The world’s first chief AI officer is set to reveal how to navigate the AI hype, lead effectively and integrate cybersecurity into growth strategies at ISE 2026

Attendees of Integrated Systems Europe (ISE) 2026 can look forward to Sol Rashidi on the keynote stage on 4 February. Her participation mirrors ISE’s 2026 theme, Push Beyond, inviting the industry to explore every opportunity and redefine what’s possible.

Rashidi’s keynote is titled ‘The AI Reality Check: What It Takes to Scale and the Future of Leadership’. This talk will take a deep dive into how AI is no longer just a buzzword. In this keynote, Sol will cut through the fiction to reveal what’s truly happening in the AI marketplace, sharing frameworks, models, and the essential role of AI Governance and cybersecurity as core enablers for scaling.

Commenting on the talk, Rashidi said, “The challenge isn’t adopting AI, it’s leading with it. I look forward to ISE 2026 to show how separating hype from fact, implementing strong governance and integrating cybersecurity makes all the difference.”

Widely known for her work in innovation and technology, Rashidi’s career has spanned four C-suite roles across Fortune 500 companies. As the world’s first chief AI officer for enterprise in 2016, she led AI and data initiatives at Sony Music, Merck and Estee Lauder. She now holds 10 patents and is a best-selling author.

Alongside her career, Rashidi has also developed ‘The Human Amplification Index’ to measure ROI and has played a pivotal role in launching IBM’s Watson in 2011. Overall, she has overseen over 200 deployments.

"We are honoured to host Sol Rashidi and we can’t wait to hear her Keynote at ISE 2026," concluded Mike Blackman, managing director of Integrated Systems Events. "Sol's visionary approach, extensive experience and deep understanding of the evolving business landscape will undoubtedly inspire and empower our attendees to push beyond the general realms of AI.”

Registration for ISE 2026 is now open. The event will bring together industry professionals from around the world to explore the latest in integrated systems.

Find out more and book a place at IBC 2026 here.