HumanX 2025 Conference Showcases Cutting-Edge AI Innovations

The inaugural HumanX Conference 2025 wrapped up last week at the Fontainebleau in Las Vegas, exceeding expectations for a first-year event and instantly establishing itself as a must-attend gathering for AI leaders, innovators, and enterprise decision-makers. From March 9 -13, more than 6,500 senior-level attendees from around the world gathered to explore cutting-edge AI advancements, network, and shape the future of technology-driven human progress.

About HumanX: Bridging Innovation and Practical Application

Founded by tech veterans Stefan Weitz and Jonathan Weiner, HumanX was designed with a clear mission: to bridge the gap between groundbreaking AI technologies and their real-world application in business and society.

Weitz, a former Microsoft executive with 18 years of experience, previously led billion-user technologies such as Bing.com and spearheaded strategic initiatives in cybersecurity and online platforms. Weiner, the mastermind behind well-known conferences like Money2020, HLTH, ViVE, and Shoptalk, brings deep expertise in event curation and technology leadership, including leadership roles at Google Wallet and over 100 startup investments.

Together, they envisioned HumanX as more than a conference—it’s a collaborative ecosystem where the brightest minds in AI and enterprise come together to dissect, discuss, and disrupt.

"It’s really important to us that we don’t just focus on shiny baubles but on advancements of companies making a real difference today," said Stefan Weitz. "We want to help enterprises deploy AI in ways that improve human existence. That’s why HumanX exists—to broker meaningful conversations and connections that turn innovation into action."

A Diverse, High-Impact Agenda

HumanX 2025 featured:

• 350+ speakers, including 300+ C-suite leaders from top companies

• 400+ sponsors showcasing AI solutions

• 250+ journalists covering the event

• 9 dedicated tracks, from finance, healthcare, and cybersecurity to policy, entertainment, marketing and more

• 160+ panels, fireside chats, and presentations

• 100+ masterclasses, Q&As, and roundtables

Notable speakers included:

• Kamala Harris, Former U.S. Vice President

• Mike Krieger, Chief Product Officer at Anthropic

• Kevin Weil, CPO at OpenAI

• Drew Houston, CEO of Dropbox

• Clara Shih, Head of Business AI at Meta

One of the key attractions was the e[X]po Hall, featuring over 200 AI solutions, alongside thoughtfully curated networking experiences. Attendees could take part in everything from structured meetups to casual gatherings—complete with wellness lounges, a dog park, massages, and more, creating a balance of productivity and relaxation.

Standout Announcements: Dataiku, AI21, and More

Several companies made headlines at HumanX with product announcements:

• Dataiku released eye-opening survey results revealing that 74% of CEOs worry they could lose their jobs within two years due to AI-driven disruption. Dataiku’s findings underscored growing executive-level pressure to effectively integrate AI strategies to stay competitive. Having interviewed Dataiku at Ai4 last year, it was great to see them continuing to drive thought leadership around AI's business impact at HumanX.

• AI21 Labs launched Maestro, the world’s first AI planning and orchestration system built specifically for enterprise use. I had the opportunity to interview AI21 at HumanX and was especially intrigued by how Maestro addresses the “trust gap” many enterprises face in adopting AI systems. Rather than relying on the unpredictable “prompt and pray” approach, Maestro allows developers to design reliable, guaranteed AI-driven business outcomes at scale—offering enterprises newfound confidence to deploy AI strategically.

• Read AI debuted Search Copilot, an industry-first cross-platform search and discovery tool, available free of charge.

• Zensai unveiled their new Human Success Score, dubbed "The Strava for Work," aimed at predicting team performance and future success.

One personal highlight was getting to meet Stav Levi-Neumark, CEO & Co-Founder of Alta, and her team at the expo. I had previously interviewed Stav ahead of the conference and it was fantastic to connect in person. Their team was incredibly friendly, and the work Alta is doing stood out as a great example of innovation and practical AI application in action.

Alta leverages data and AI to drive business growth 24/7—building outbound pipelines, qualifying inbound leads via calls, freeing sales teams to focus on closing deals, and delivering insights across all revenue functions. Their AI-powered agents include:

• Luna – AI RevOps agent

• Katie – AI SDR agent

• Alex – AI calling agent

Together, these AI agents are redefining how companies can scale revenue efforts efficiently and effectively.

With so much innovation on display, it’s hard to spotlight every standout company from HumanX. However, a few particularly caught my attention:

• ZenGuard, which provides protection for AI agents, safeguarding them against potential threats and attacks.

• CPA Pilot, helping tax professionals stay updated on ever-changing tax codes while offering a chatbot solution to assist customers with their tax questions.

• Ushur, whose platform helps enterprises automate workflows, deploy AI agents, and deliver personalized customer engagement at scale.

And that’s just scratching the surface. The sheer number of companies doing groundbreaking work was impressive, making HumanX an event you won’t want to miss next year.

On-the-Ground Perspective: Insights, Connections, and New Experiences

For AiNews.com, HumanX was more than just another event—it was an opportunity to engage firsthand with leaders shaping AI’s next chapter.

I had the privilege of interviewing 15+ business leaders and speakers, including HumanX co-founder Stefan Weitz. I was struck by how well-organized every detail was. From insightful sessions spanning healthcare, finance, venture capital, and enterprise AI to the welcoming networking spaces, the atmosphere was electric yet approachable.

One of the biggest highlights for me personally was being invited to moderate a panel titled "How AI & Data Are Shaping the Future of Medicine" alongside two incredible leaders—Ben Liu, CEO of Formation Bio, and Margo Georgiadis, CEO of Montai Therapeutics. It was an unforgettable experience to guide the discussion on how AI and data are transforming healthcare, from drug discovery to personalized treatment approaches.

I also had the opportunity to record a live podcast episode on-site with Wendy Gonzalez, CEO of Sama. Sama specializes in data annotation and model evaluation solutions, helping companies build and scale Generative AI foundation models and computer vision models faster and more efficiently. Recording this conversation at HumanX, right in the middle of all the AI energy, was an amazing experience and a great reminder of how critical data quality and evaluation are to successful AI systems.

But beyond the sessions and announcements, what stood out most was the collaborative energy. Everyone—from startups to large enterprises—was eager to connect, share, and learn. Whether it was a conversation over coffee or a deep dive during a roundtable, it felt like the entire event was designed to foster real partnerships.

Looking Ahead: HumanX 2026 Heads to San Francisco

HumanX is more than a conference—it’s a movement to ensure AI’s trajectory stays human-centered, responsible, and innovative. With a focus on actionable strategies and enterprise deployment, events like HumanX play a crucial role in helping businesses navigate the rapidly evolving AI landscape.

As Stefan Weitz put it: "We're continuing to broker the kinds of conversations and connections that lead to real progress. It’s not just about what’s possible—it’s about making it happen."

Following its successful debut, HumanX announced during a press conference that the conference will return next year, taking place April 7-9, 2026 at the Moscone Center in San Francisco—a city synonymous with tech innovation.

If the inaugural event is any indication, HumanX is poised to become a cornerstone for the global AI community—bringing together industry leaders, innovators, and forward-thinkers who aren't just imagining the future, but actively building it. I’m already looking forward to seeing how the conversations and connections sparked this year will evolve by the time we meet again in San Francisco.

Stay tuned for more exclusive interviews from HumanX 2025—I’ll be releasing additional conversations with AI leaders over the next few days. Be sure to subscribe to our YouTube channel so you don’t miss any of the insights!

Editor’s Note: This article was created by Alicia Shapiro, CMO of AiNews.com, with writing, image, and idea-generation support from ChatGPT, an AI assistant. However, the final perspective and editorial choices are solely Alicia Shapiro’s. Special thanks to ChatGPT for assistance with research and editorial support in crafting this article.