Schedule
Times: 10:00 AM CT & 3:00 PM CT
Theme: “The Next Wave of AI Leadership”
2026
Monday, April 20, 2026 — Launching Ideas
10:00 AM — Theme: Emerging Voices in AI
Kick off the week by spotlighting rising professionals who are shaping AI’s next frontier. Learn how their ideas are gaining traction and why their perspectives are essential for the field’s future.
3:00 PM — Theme: From Spark to Startup
Explore how emerging innovators are moving from experiments to ventures. This session highlights the tools, funding pathways, and networks that help new ideas grow.
Tuesday, April 21, 2026 — Skills & Growth
10:00 AM — Theme: Building Emerging Skills
AI evolves quickly, and so must skills. This session highlights emerging competencies—like prompt engineering, model evaluation, and responsible deployment—that rising professionals need to stay ahead.
3:00 PM — Theme: Mentorship in Motion
Hear from leaders and early-career professionals about the power of mentorship and sponsorship. This session will provide guidance on building strong support networks.
Wednesday, April 22, 2026 — Innovation & Creativity
10:00 AM — Theme: Bold New Applications
Explore innovative projects led by emerging AI leaders in healthcare, climate, education, and social good. Their bold ideas show how fresh perspectives are solving old problems in new ways.
3:00 PM — Theme: Creative AI Frontiers
From generative art to novel human-computer interactions, this session highlights how creative industries are being reshaped by emerging AI tools and talent.
Thursday, April 23, 2026 — Responsibility & Governance
10:00 AM — Theme: Emerging Leaders, Emerging Risks
Every new capability brings responsibility. This session explores how emerging professionals are addressing bias, ethics, and security in their projects.
3:00 PM — Theme: Governance for the Next Generation
Learn how today’s emerging leaders can contribute to shaping tomorrow’s AI policies and standards, ensuring innovation remains responsible and inclusive.
Friday, April 24, 2026 — Futures & Roadmaps
10:00 AM — Theme: The Future Belongs to the Emerging
This forward-looking session examines how emerging talent is likely to reshape industries, organizations, and societies over the next decade.
3:00 PM — Theme: Building Your Emerging Roadmap
Conclude the week with a guided workshop where participants develop a 12-month roadmap for advancing their careers, projects, or research in AI.