# Featured Session: From Pilot to Payoff: 7 Pattern-Matched Traits of AI Systems That Actually Work

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**Date:** March 18, 2026 · 10:30 PM  
**Location:** Hilton Austin Downtown / Hilton Grand Ballroom (Salon HJK)  
**Format:** Featured Session  
**Track:** Tech & AI track  
**Reviews:** 0

## Speakers

- **Sandy Carter** — Chief Business Officer, Founder, and Best Selling Author, Forbes Contributor

Most companies are stuck in “pilot purgatory” with AI. What separates the experiments that stall from the projects that scale? Drawing on research across 450+ companies, Sandy Carter reveals the five common traits that turn AI pilots into ROI-driven successes. Walk away with a roadmap you can apply immediately—whether you’re a startup founder or a Fortune 100 executive.

## Transcript

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