How Agentic AI Is Reshaping Enterprise Strategy
Through its Executive Dialogue series, UIC Business brings industry leaders together to explore how AI is reshaping governance, operations, and the future of work.
Shaping the Future of Agentic AI Strategy
UIC Business recently brought together Chicagoland executives for a session of its Executive Dialogue series: Shaping the Future of Agentic AI Strategy. Presented by the UIC Business AI Council in partnership with Accenture, the April 21, 2026 event focused on how organizations are moving from experimentation to implementation as they scale AI across the enterprise.
At UIC Business, we see these conversations as essential — not only for understanding emerging technologies, but also for guiding how organizations lead responsibly in an AI-driven future. As leaders move from experimentation to implementation, they are being asked to make decisions that will shape not only strategy but also governance, talent, and long-term impact.
Max Furmanov, senior managing director at Accenture, delivered a forward-looking presentation on AI-native operating models, composable architectures, and real-time data integration, highlighting critical implications for governance and cybersecurity.
The executive panel, led by Vivek Mullick, managing director at Accenture and a UIC Business alum, featured Furmanov alongside Christian Gentry, partner at Livefront, and Ahammed Saeed Pularatt, technical product manager at Infosys.
The discussion sparked an engaging exchange on opportunity, trust, and what it takes to scale AI successfully, with panelists sharing perspectives on how organizations can integrate agentic AI while maintaining transparency and accountability.
Equally important were the conversations that continued beyond the formal program. The dialogue created opportunities for leaders to connect, exchange ideas, and reflect on the challenges and responsibilities of advancing AI at scale.
Through its Executive Dialogue series, UIC Business continues to engage leaders at the forefront of business innovation — advancing conversations on critical topics shaping today’s organizations, including the evolving role of AI.
— Sandy Wayne, Dean of UIC Business