AI Strategy to Execution

​A small-group executive workshop for 15-20 senior leaders who want to separate AI reality from noise, understand implications for their business, and turn high-value AI opportunities into practical execution paths.

​Designed for C-level executives, senior VPs, business unit leaders, owners, investors, advisors, and nonprofit leaders who need to make better decisions about AI strategy, workforce impact, and execution.

Participants will leave with:
• A clearer view of where AI capabilities are headed
• Sharper judgment about what AI means for their business or organization
• A prioritized set of high-value AI opportunities
• A practical first-pass execution playbook
• Insight from a small group of senior peers

Program Leaders:
Jon Down, PhD, Professor of AI & Strategy, University of Portland
Paul Thompson, CEO, Metagyre

Featured Experts:
Charles Jennings, AI Thought Leader
Natalie Nelson-Marsh, PhD, Human-AI Collaboration and Culture
Ryan Ottinger, BlueLabel, AI Strategist

Agenda:
8:30 AM - Breakfast and networking
9:00 AM - Why AI matters now
9:30 AM - AI in business today
10:45 AM - AI in business tomorrow
11:45 AM - Lunch
12:30 PM - Turning AI possibilities into business priorities
1:30 PM - Working session: Define your best AI opportunities
2:45 PM - Working session: Build the AI execution playbook
3:45 PM - Hosted beer and wine reception
5:00 PM - Workshop concludes

​Logistics:
Registration is limited to 20 participants.
Please bring a laptop.
Breakfast, lunch, reception, and validated parking in the building garage are included.
Additional arrival details will be sent before the event.