Dr. Teodoro Laino, an Italian national, is a Distinguished Research Scientist and manager at IBM Research Europe - Zurich Laboratory. With a background in theoretical and computational chemistry, Dr. Laino has expertise in developing machine learning and artificial intelligence solutions to innovate chemical and materials science. His work has been pivotal in creating IBM RXN for Chemistry, a platform leveraging AI to predict reactions and streamline synthetic routes. Dr. Laino's research focuses on digitalizing and automating complex chemical processes, emphasizing the integration of multimodal data, from reaction predictions to spectroscopic analysis. His efforts advance the field by harnessing diverse data types to enhance chemical understanding and innovation. Recognized with the Sandmeyer Award by the Swiss Chemical Society in 2022, his team’s work underscores their impact on digital chemistry. As a panelist, Dr. Laino brings valuable knowledge in AI applications, especially those relevant Chemical and Material industries.