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title: Confidential AI Salon | NYC May 2025
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# AI Confidential Salon

# Accelerating AI Innovation

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### A Salon-Style Exchange for Data & AI Leaders

Join us in **New York City** for an **intimate, salon-style gathering** of technical leaders exploring how to **drive AI innovation** without sacrificing data security or control. OPAQUE is bringing together forward-looking AI leaders in a **friendly, conversation-oriented** environment—no stale lectures, no sales pitch. You can expect an engaging conversation around **what’s working** (and what’s not) for leaders building AI products in **high-tech, finance, government**, and beyond.

#### **Featured Speaker**

**![james kaplan mckinsey](https://roundtable.opaque.co/hs-fs/hubfs/Salon%20Landing%20Page/james%20kaplan%20mckinsey.png?width=193&height=188&name=james%20kaplan%20mckinsey.png)**[James Kaplan](https://www.mckinsey.com/our-people/james-kaplan), CTO & Partner Leader, McKinsey Technology Practice, will join us to share his insights and expertise on how organizations are utilizing confidential AI and agentic workflows to transform their technology, infrastructure, and cybersecurity for lasting impact. 

#### **Distinguished Speaker**

**![nathaniel-mccallum](https://roundtable.opaque.co/hs-fs/hubfs/Salon%20Landing%20Page/nathaniel-mccallum.png?width=193&height=189&name=nathaniel-mccallum.png)**[Nathaniel McCallum](https://www.linkedin.com/in/npmccallum/), Confidential Computing Fellow at AMD, is a technical visionary with 20 years of experience in privacy, security, cryptography, and confidential computing. He’ll share how confidential AI underpins confidential AI agents, allowing companies to run sensitive data on AI securely.

#### **Expected Outcomes**

- **Peer-Led Dialogue:** This is a **community-centered salon**, designed for shared learning and interactive discussions. 
- **Expert Insights:** Engage with a **AI leaders**  for fresh thinking on **scalable, secure AI**—backed by real-world success stories.
- **Meaningful Connections:** With an **invite-only** group of 20–30 attendees, you’ll form genuine relationships and gain **practical advice** from those tackling similar challenges.

#### **Event Format**

We believe the best ideas emerge from **open, community-based dialogue**—where every attendee can share real-world experiences, ask tough questions, and collaborate on practical solutions. The event will be facilitated by **OPAQUE**, but the focus is on **peer exchange** and cultivating a **trusted network** of AI innovators.

 

 

#### Event Details

- **Date & Location**: **May 6, 2025** at [Beauty & Essex](https://www.google.com/url?q=https://goo.gl/maps/jKwqtj6vD4JmbSKX8&sa=D&source=calendar&ust=1746372081853700&usg=AOvVaw2px7l8tjWacsvUveADCKa0)**, New York City**
- **Time:** 5:30 to 8:00 pm ET
- **Attendees**: Curated list of ~20–30 AI and data leaders.
- **Host**: **OPAQUE**, a pioneer in confidential AI and secure AI collaboration.
- **Structure**: Salon-style conversation followed by a seated dinner and networking.

 

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