Schedule

Times: 10:00 AM CT & 3:00 PM CT
Theme: From Curiosity to Capability

Monday, November 16
Curiosity & Foundations

  • 10:00 AM — Theme: Demystifying AI Curiosity begins with understanding. This session breaks down what AI is, how it works, and why it matters in today’s world. Participants will gain the confidence to move from curiosity to foundational literacy in AI
  • 3:00 PM — Theme: From Questions to Strategy Curiosity must be channeled into direction. This session shows how to turn AI interest into actionable strategy, aligning innovation with organizational goals. You’ll leave with a clear framework for beginning your AI journey.
Tuesday, November 17
People & Responsibility

  • 10:00 AM — Theme: Humans + AI Together Curiosity about how AI affects work often raises concerns about jobs and skills. This session explores how AI augments rather than replaces people, and how to build workforces ready for change. Attendees will gain practical approaches to reskilling and workforce confidence.
  • 3:00 PM — Theme: Curiosity Meets Ethics Curiosity without responsibility creates risk. This session explores how to embed fairness, transparency, and accountability into AI systems. Case studies will highlight how organizations build trust alongside capability.
Wednesday, November 18
Innovation & Creativity

  • 10:00 AM — Theme: Turning Curiosity into Use Cases Many organizations are curious about where AI fits best. This session examines real-world applications in healthcare, finance, logistics, and education, showing how experimentation evolves into impact. Participants will learn how to identify quick wins and scale them responsibly.
  • 3:00 PM — Theme: Generative AI & Human Creativity Curiosity has fueled the rise of generative AI in art, design, and storytelling. This session explores how human creativity is amplified by these tools, while also examining their risks. Attendees will learn to balance exploration with responsibility.
Thursday, November 19
Governance & Trust

  • 10:00 AM — Theme: Curiosity About Risks With every new capability comes risk. This session addresses the security, privacy, and safety concerns surrounding AI adoption. Participants will leave with practical frameworks for anticipating and mitigating risks.
  • 3:00 PM — Theme: Building Guardrails for Capability Curiosity drives exploration, but governance ensures lasting impact. This session provides models for AI governance, regulation, and compliance that turn innovation into sustainable capability.
Friday, November 20
Futures & Roadmaps

  • 10:00 AM — Theme: From Curiosity to the Future of AI The journey from curiosity to capability doesn’t end—it evolves. This session explores frontier trends such as autonomous systems, AGI, and quantum-enabled AI. Participants will learn how to prepare for the next chapter of innovation.
  • 3:00 PM — Theme: Building Your Capability Roadmap Conclude the week with a guided workshop that translates curiosity into capability. Participants will design a 12-month AI roadmap tailored to their needs, ensuring that exploration leads to measurable progress.