Speakers
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Sonny TaiPresident and Founder, ActuateSonny is the President and Founder of Actuate, a company that builds AI software that enables existing security cameras to automatically identify threats to safety and security.
Actuate currently works with over 80 monitoring companies and is deployed across over 20,000 customer sites.
Prior to Actuate, Sonny served as a US Marine Officer with a deployment to Afghanistan in 2012. Upon returning from deployment, Sonny earned an MBA from the University of Chicago and spent a short stint in strategy consulting before starting Actuate.
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James ConnorHead of Corporate Engagements, Ambient.aiJames Connor is a seasoned security executive and visionary at the forefront of AI-powered physical security. With decades of leadership across global security roles at PeopleSoft/Oracle, Symantec, and now spearheading Corporate Engagements at Ambient.ai, James has consistently driven innovation at the intersection of cybersecurity, physical security, and enterprise resilience.
As a former CEO and principal consultant for organizations including Yahoo, Facebook, Wells Fargo, he has shaped security strategy for some of the world’s most recognizable brands. His work integrating converged security models has redefined how modern enterprises manage complex threat landscapes.
Today, at Ambient.ai, James helps revolutionize the industry through computer vision AI—enhancing safety, reducing risk, and operationalizing real-time intelligence. He holds several patents in computer vision AI and serves on multiple Security Industry Association (SIA) committees, where he champions forward-looking policies and standards. James continues to invest in and advise ventures in AI and data infrastructure, driven by a passion for scalable, intelligent security solutions.
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Sandy SaabBusiness Development Manager, Bosch Security SystemsSandy Saab, Ph.D., is a versatile technology and business leader who has successfully evolved from an engineering and design-focused role into business development and product marketing across North America. With a strong foundation in electrical engineering, telecommunications and AI-driven solutions, Saab has built a career at the intersection of innovation, market expansion and strategic growth in the security industry.
Starting as an engineer specializing in product design, wireless systems, and signal processing, Saab played a key role in developing advanced technologies at Samsung and Apple, contributing to 5G/6G innovation, securing over nine patents and driving research and development breakthroughs. Recognizing the need to bridge technical expertise with business strategy, she transitioned into business development, focusing on market intelligence, competitive benchmarking and strategic partnerships to drive revenue growth and product adoption.
Now, as a business development manager at Bosch Security Systems, Saab is at the forefront of bringing AI-powered security solutions to market, leading go-to-market strategies, customer engagement and product positioning across North America. With expertise spanning engineering, business development and marketing, she excels in translating complex technical innovations into compelling market narratives that drive business success.
