AI in the City: Lunch & Learn
This event is part of #AIWeekNY by Pulse NYC — a community-led festival celebrating innovation across the AI ecosystem.
More at https://pulse.nyc/ai-week/AI
10:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Networking + AI Bingo Experience
Start the day with music, light breakfast, curated networking, and conversation prompts designed to actually get people talking — not just exchanging LinkedIn profiles.
We’re bringing together founders, professionals, investors, students, creatives, operators, and AI-curious attendees from across the ecosystem.
Plus: an interactive AI Bingo experience designed to spark real conversations, unexpected connections, and collaborative opportunities.
11:00 AM – 11:15 AM
Opening Session — Welcome to the Agentic Era
Hosted by: Ms. Nicole — Founder & CEO, AI in the City
Topics Include:
• What AI actually is
• The shift into the Agentic Era
• How AI is already changing workflows and decision-making in real time
• What this shift means for careers, businesses, and everyday professionals
• How to position yourself instead of getting left behind
11:15 AM – 12:15 PM
Fireside Chat
“Create the Life of Your Dreams with the Power of the Learning Mindset”
Featuring:
Busie Matsiko — Founder & President, NYACC | Author | Advisor
Dr. Lilian Ajayi-Ore — AI & Innovation Strategist | Top 10 Bestselling Author
This conversation explores:
• The mindset required to thrive in the AI era
• Why adaptability is becoming the most valuable skill in the workforce
• Leadership, reinvention, and continuous learning in a rapidly changing world
• How to remain valuable as automation expands
• Turning uncertainty into opportunity through intentional growth
12:15 PM – 12:30 PM
Networking Break
Light networking, reset, and transition into the panel discussion.
12:30 PM – 1:30 PM
Panel Discussion:
“The AI Shift: Workforce, Governance & the Future of Opportunity”
Featuring:
Purvil Patel — AI Governance, Cybersecurity & Enterprise Risk Executive
Mike Mpanya — Technologist, Entrepreneur & Policy Architect
Randy Gomez — Director, Corporate & Community Relations
Discussion Topics:
• AI governance, accountability, and operational trust
• Technology compliance in the AI era
• What organizations are actually preparing for behind the scenes
• Workforce disruption vs. workforce transformation
• The human skills that still matter most
• AI-driven decision-making and enterprise risk
• Regulation, ethics, and the future of responsible AI adoption
1:30 PM – 1:45 PM
Networking Break
Connect, recharge, and prepare for the workshop breakout sessions.
1:45 PM – 2:45 PM
Workshop Breakout
“From AI Curiosity to AI Execution: Choosing the Right AI Models”
Topics Include:
• Choosing the right AI tools and models for your goals
• Human + AI collaboration workflows
• AI beyond ChatGPT
• Introduction to building your first AI agent
• AI for productivity, branding, storytelling, and business growth
• AI-powered marketing systems and automation
These sessions will be focused on practical application, not theory. You’ll leave with real frameworks, real use cases, and a clearer understanding of how to start integrating AI into your actual workflow.
2:45 PM – 3:45 PM
Lunch + Networking Experience
Enjoy Caribbean cuisine, continued networking, and conversations with founders, executives, operators, and innovators across industries.
Happy Hour sponsored by Bartenura.
Berkeley College is a proud sponsor of this event. Admissions representatives will be on-site for attendees interested in learning more about Berkeley’s AI-related programs, educational pathways, and future workforce opportunities in emerging technology.
We can’t wait for you to hear from our global leaders helping shift the conversation around AI from fear to readiness, from confusion to execution, and from curiosity to opportunity.
Details
📅 May 15, 2026
⏰ 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
📍 Berkeley College, NYC
💰 Free (curated capacity)
🥐 Light Breakfast & Lunch provided