Mind & Machine DFW: AI for Business Leaders - May 21, 2026

MIND & MACHINE, PRESENTS: RESPONSIBLE AI: GOVERNANCE, ETHICS, AND ALIGNMENT THAT DRIVES OUTCOMES AI isn’t failing because of bad tools. It’s failing because organizations aren’t aligned.In this session, Dr. Viv Babber breaks down what most leaders miss: AI is not a technology problem—it’s an organizational one. Without the right governance, alignment, and shared understanding, even the best AI initiatives create more risk than value.You’ll explore how forward-thinking organizations are shifting from reactive policies to proactive AI governance frameworks—turning compliance, ethics, and oversight into real business advantages instead of bottlenecks.Viv brings a rare perspective at the intersection of healthcare, regulation, and enterprise AI—where the stakes are high, and “move fast” isn’t a strategy. WHAT YOU’LL WALK AWAY WITH WHY AI SUCCESS DEPENDS ON PEOPLE, NOT JUST PLATFORMS HOW TO ALIGN LEADERSHIP AND TEAMS AROUND SAFE, EFFECTIVE AI USE WHAT “AI LITERACY” ACTUALLY MEANS INSIDE AN ORGANIZATION A CLEAR VIEW OF TODAY’S REGULATORY LANDSCAPE (EU AI ACT, NIST, ISO 42001) HOW STRONG GOVERNANCE CAN BECOME A COMPETITIVE EDGE—NOT A CONSTRAINT KEY IDEAS WE'LL EXPLORE AI is organizational change, not just implementation Ethics isn’t optional—it’s operational Governance is the foundation, not the afterthought Cross-functional collaboration is where AI succeeds (or fails) The hidden risks: misalignment, burnout, and unclear ownership What a future-ready AI governance roadmap actually looks like ABOUT THE SPEAKER: Dr. Viv Babber [https://www.linkedin.com/in/vivbabber], MD, is the Chief Executive Officer at Lean Six Intelligence Group [https://leansix.ai/] and a physician leader specializing in AI governance and responsible AI, with over 20 years of clinical and healthcare leadership experience. She holds advanced certifications in AI Medicine and AI Ethics, and has earned the AI Governance Professional (AIGP) designation from the International Association of Privacy Professionals. She has achieved a unique, visionary, and forward-thinking milestone with ISO/IEC 42001 Lead Auditor certification for global AI management systems (AIMS), positioning her among early leaders shaping the adoption of a rapidly emerging standard that supports structured AI governance, AI risk management, audit readiness, and regulatory compliance for organizations deploying AI. A Lean Six Sigma Black Belt, Dr. Babber applies a disciplined, systems-driven approach grounded in process optimization, risk reduction, and operational efficiency to help healthcare systems, life sciences, and digital health companies implement safe, scalable, and compliant healthcare AI and enterprise AI solutions, including EHR-integrated AI. As an educator, advisor, and speaker, she positions AI governance as critical infrastructure, guiding medical and legal professionals to strengthen trust, safeguard privacy, and ensure safe, accountable AI adoption in high-stakes, high-trust environments. She is a member of the Forbes Coaches Council and has been recognized as an AI75 Impact Innovator among leading AI voices in North Texas for advancing responsible, enterprise-ready AI. A trusted thought leader, her articles and AI On Call newsletter deliver clear, executive-level insights that inform decision-making across AI governance, compliance, and AI risk.