8:30-9am: Badge Pickup & Coffee

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9am-12pm: From Hype to Reality: Applied AI for Decision-Makers Reframing Labor with Systems that Work

Presented by: Shane Kempton, CTO & President of Phase 2 & Jeremy Waller, Director of Consulting Services & AI of Phase 2

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Join Shane Kempton and Jeremy Waller for an immersive, executive-focused workshop that cuts through the hype to reveal what’s truly possible with AI today. This session explores applied AI as real, practical labor, demonstrating how organizations can leverage AI to solve tangible business problems, reimagine workflows, and unlock new capabilities. Through a mix of discussion, case studies, and hands-on exercises, participants will:

• Explore the foundations of trustworthy enterprise AI, including architecture and organizational considerations.

• Examine real-world use cases, highlighting both successes and limitations, with a focus on user experience and practical impact.

• Understand what AI isn’t ready for yet, helping leaders separate hype from reality.

• Participate in a use case harvesting exercise to identify opportunities within their own organizations.

This workshop is designed for executives who are curious about AI but skeptical of exaggerated promises. Walk away with actionable insights, a clear framework for evaluating AI initiatives, and the confidence to lead AI adoption in your organization.

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12-1pm: AI Workshop Lunch

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1-4pm: AI at Scale — From Prompt to Production in a World Moving Toward Agentic AI

Presented by: Trevor Wiseman Executive Technology Leader and Author of “The Circuit”

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This workshop will provide a comprehensive framework for AI leadership, focusing on practical strategies to scale AI from prompt development to full production within organizations. It outlines key CIO goals for 2025, readiness assessments, prompting frameworks, and AI tool applications to support effective AI adoption and governance.

• Strategic CIO goals for AI adoption: Six priorities guide leadership actions, including focusing on ROI-driven use cases, improving data governance, measuring value, scaling pilots, embedding trust and governance, and preparing for autonomous AI systems. Each goal encourages actionable notes for organizational alignment.   

• Frameworks and readiness assessment: The workbook introduces frameworks like FEUD (Focus, Empower, Understand, Deliver) and RTF prompting (Role, Task, Format) to structure AI initiatives and prompts. It also includes a readiness and ROI scoring system evaluating leadership commitment, data quality, governance, and collaboration to determine AI maturity levels.   

• Practical tools and exercises: Participants are provided with prompt templates for leadership, conflict resolution, and refinement, along with cheat sheets for AI tools like ChatGPT, Claude, and Canva. Workshop exercises include prompt creation challenges, ROI mapping, governance drafting, pilot scaling plans, and data readiness visualization to foster hands-on learning.