RTI International board member Gina Loften to keynote AI for Public Good Conference

Seasoned Microsoft and IBM technology executive brings cross-sector leadership experience to generative AI discussion

RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, N.C. — Independent scientific research institute RTI International announced that Board of Governors member Gina Loften will serve as a keynote speaker at the AI for Public Good Conference at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill this month. Drawing on decades of senior technology leadership, Loften will share perspectives shaped by work across industry and the public sector as leaders from academia, government and business examine the responsible use of artificial intelligence in the public interest.

“I am honored to participate in the AI for Public Good Conference,” Loften said. “Ensuring that generative AI is developed and applied responsibly is critical, particularly as these technologies increasingly shape decisions in the public sector and other high-impact environments.”

Loften’s career has focused on applying advanced technologies, including artificial intelligence, in regulated and mission-driven environments. RTI is a sponsor of the conference, which will convene experts to discuss how generative AI can be deployed responsibly to address societal challenges on April 13, 2026.

“Gina’s leadership at the intersection of technology, policy and public purpose makes her an important voice in advancing the responsible use of AI for the public good,” said Tim J. Gabel, president and CEO at RTI. “Her participation reflects the importance of cross‑sector leadership in this moment.”

Loften currently serves on RTI’s Board of Governors, where she contributes technology and innovation expertise to the institute’s fiduciary oversight and long-term strategy. She joined the board in 2024 and serves on the Audit & Risk Committee and the Compensation & Strategic Talent Committee. 

Loften most recently served as chief technology officer for Microsoft U.S., leading digital advisory services across enterprise commercial and regulated industries. Prior to Microsoft, she spent 27 years at IBM in senior executive and C-suite roles, including global leader for IBM Cloud Consulting Services; chief technology officer for IBM Hybrid Cloud; and vice president and chief innovation officer. Loften also served on the 2024 Blue Ribbon Commission of the National Association of Corporate Directors (NACD) that published a Report entitled “Technology Leadership in the Boardroom: Driving Trust and Value.”

About AI for Public Good Conference

UNC-Chapel Hill will convene leaders from academia, industry innovators, government and the arts for its inaugural AI for Public Good Conference on Monday, April 13. The conference will spotlight how cutting edge AI research and interdisciplinary collaboration can be translated into scalable solutions that strengthen public health, environmental resilience, civic institutions and the creative economy. Carolina faculty and expert speakers will present research and lead conversations on AI in health, discovery and resilience, governance, national security, the arts and implementation at scale.

Learn more about the AI for Public Good Conference