AI Governance and Engagement

In this practical and forward-looking session from the Artificial Unintelligence Conference 2025, Ty Sbano (Chief Information Security Officer, Webflow) explores how organizations can responsibly scale AI innovation without sacrificing governance, data protection, or user trust.

Ty reframes governance as an accelerator, not an obstacle — a framework that allows innovation to move faster, but more safely. Drawing on real-world experience leading security and compliance programs, he breaks down the intersection of AI enablement, cybersecurity, and organizational culture, offering a blueprint for aligning risk management with creative experimentation.

Key themes include:

How to make AI governance an enabler, not a barrier, to innovation

The relationship between security, enablement, and trust

Establishing clear data ownership and ethical guardrails

Building shared language between business and security teams

Treating governance as a living, evolving process