Seton Hall University Hosts CIO Roundtable on AI Governance in Action

Seton Hall University’s Division of Continuing Education and Professional Studies, in collaboration with the NJ Society for Information Management (SIM), hosted the 5th CIO Roundtable on September 25, 2026, focusing on "AI Governance in Action."

Seton Hall continues to take proactive steps to address the rapid evolution of artificial intelligence (AI) and its profound influence on the modern workforce. AI is currently at a critical turning point — navigating financial, ethical and political headwinds simultaneously. Yet, these technologies remain essential to how we will work, live and interact in the future. Recognizing the urgency of this topic for Chief Information Officers (CIOs) across industries, the roundtable fostered a high-level dialogue on who owns AI risk, how much governance is enough and what it truly means to be "audit-ready."

The highlight of the event was a facilitated discussion among SIM CIOs, led by Professor Ruchin Kansal, M.B.A. and Dutt Kalluri, chief digital information officer and head of Aequir AI, an AI first healthcare and Life sciences solutions platform. This interactive session allowed attendees to exchange actionable insights on critical topics: ownership and accountability, organizational risk appetite, proving governance effectiveness to boards and regulators and managing third-party vendor exposure.

During the session, Kalluri urged participants to view AI as an organizational capability rather than just a technology. Kansal highlighted a global perspective: while the U.S. seeks to manage AI risk using traditional governance frameworks, AI is leapfrogging in developing nations where legacy infrastructure is absent — spanning medicine, law and other key disciplines. As a result, many next-generation governance models will likely emerge from those environments.

By co-hosting the CIO Roundtable, Seton Hall University reaffirmed its commitment to building strong bridges between academia and industry. The event showcased the University’s thought leadership in emerging fields, including cybersecurity, computer science and engineering.

"Events like these represent Seton Hall's dedication to advancing knowledge and driving innovation in the digital age," said Mary Kate Naatus, associate provost and dean of Continuing Education and Professional Studies. " We have deep expertise among our faculty, scholars, alumni and partners and when we bring leaders together across sectors for focused conversations on AI and the future of work, they can directly influence how organizations govern AI and how higher ed institutions support and prepare students and future leaders."

The conversations and insights shared during the CIO Roundtable reflect the growing need for professionals at every level to develop a deeper understanding of AI governance, cybersecurity and digital risk management. Seton Hall University’s Division of Continuing Education and Professional Studies is committed to helping learners stay ahead of these emerging challenges through industry-relevant professional development programs and certificates.
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