Google Panel

On June 30, Kat Graham moderated Creative Futures: AI in Sports, Entertainment & Economic Opportunity, a featured panel presented by Google at the Atlanta Cultural Exchange.

The conversation brought together leaders from technology, government, business, and sports to explore how artificial intelligence is reshaping the creative economy while expanding opportunities across entertainment, workforce development, entrepreneurship, and innovation.

As moderator, Graham guided a discussion featuring Jason Sankey, CIO for the City of Atlanta, Georgia State Representative Todd Jones, Cris Turner, Global Vice President of Consumer Products at Google, Rod Gardner, former NFL player and entrepreneur, and Leticia Gardner, entrepreneur.

The panel reflected Graham’s ongoing commitment to advancing conversations at the intersection of creativity, technology, and social impact. As the creator of KatAI, she continues to advocate for responsible innovation and the role artists play in shaping the future of AI-powered storytelling and audience engagement.