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Product Evenings NYC: Choosing the Right AI

Join us for a conversation with Nabeel Barqawi, Senior Product Manager of Conversational AI at Disney Streaming, as he breaks down how to choose the right type of AI for your product.

  • BrainStation New York
  • Thu, Jul 17, 2025
  • 2025-07-17T22:00:00.0000000Z  –  2025-07-17T23:30:00.0000000Z

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  • Nabeel Barqawi

    Nabeel Barqawi

    Senior Product Manager, Conversational AI

Nabeel Barqawi

Senior Product Manager, Conversational AI

Disney

Not all AI is created equal, and neither are the problems it’s meant to solve. In this session, Nabeel Barqawi explores the trade-offs between rule-based and generative AI, and how to determine which model fits your use case. You’ll learn how to assess AI cost, complexity, and output, navigate ethical considerations, and optimize AI experiences with a user-centered approach.

  • Nabeel Barqawi

    Nabeel Barqawi

    Senior Product Manager, Conversational AI

    Nabeel Barqawi is a Senior Product Manager of Conversational AI at Disney Streaming, where he leads strategy, experimentation, and implementation across multiple AI-powered experiences. With over 7 years of experience, Nabeel has led cross-functional initiatives at the intersection of AI, product strategy, and user trust. His work focuses on building responsible, scalable AI solutions that balance business goals with intuitive, human-centered design.

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Event Overview

What if picking the right AI model was the most important product decision you made this year? In this Spotlight session, Nabeel Barqawi shares how to strategically approach AI selection and integration, from product design to user trust.

  • 01

    Rule-Based vs. Generative: Choosing Your AI Stack

    Understand the key differences between rule-based systems and generative AI, and how to align each with specific product goals, capabilities, and constraints.

  • 02

    Experiment, Evaluate, Iterate

    Learn how to approach AI experimentation, what metrics to track, how to test, and how to gather feedback to continuously refine your solution.

  • 03

    Trust, Transparency, and UX

    From user perception to regulatory disclosure, Nabeel will share examples of AI integrations that are human-centered, safe, and effective, without losing user trust.

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What's Included

  • Gourmet Light Bites – Enjoy a curated selection of artisanal bites and small plates, perfect for connecting with colleagues.
  • Expertly Crafted Cocktails – Sip on handcrafted, shaken cocktails made by skilled mixologists, offering a blend of classic favorites and unique creations.

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To ensure we can accommodate your dietary needs, please inform us at least 48 hours before the workshop start date.

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  • BrainStation New York
  • Thu, Jul 17, 2025
  • 2025-07-17T22:00:00.0000000Z  –  2025-07-17T23:30:00.0000000Z

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