AGENDA

11:00am: Registration opens – box lunches available at check-in

11:30am - 12:30pm: Welcoming, Introduction of Keynote, and Keynote Address

• Welcoming and keynote introduction from Ohio Chamber President & CEO, Steve Stivers
• Keynote: Brad Hoffman, Google

12:30pm - 1:00pm:

Opening Panel: “Empowering Ohio with Google AI Essentials: Upskilling for the Workforce of Today and Tomorrow”

• Join Google for an interactive session exploring how Google AI Essentials can equip Ohio's workforce with in-demand AI skills. This affordable online course is designed to democratize AI education, providing accessible foundational AI knowledge to all Ohioans, from students to professionals. Discover how AI Essentials can empower individuals to enhance their productivity, creativity, and problem-solving abilities, ultimately driving workforce development across the state.
• Learn how Google is collaborating with Ohio through initiatives like TechCred and iMap, and partnering with universities and employers to offer the Google Career Certificates program. This session will provide a unique opportunity to hear from Google and local partners.

1:00pm - 1:30pm: Networking break and exhibition booth exploration (Conference Room flip)

1:30pm - 2:30pm: Breakout Sessions

Session 1: "AI and Ethics: Navigating the Complexities"

• Explore the ethical considerations, policy implications, and best practices for responsible AI deployment in businesses.

Session 2: "Gen AI – New Tools, New Insights, New Ways of Working”

• This session explores how Generative AI has the ability to drive previously unimaginable insights and how new jobs may emerge to help get the best out of these tools. This session allows you to envision how Gen AI can solve problems for your organization and reflect on how it may change your organization’s work.

2:30pm - 3:00pm: Networking break and exhibition booth exploration (Conference Room flip)

3:00pm - 4:00pm: Closing Panel: “Integrating AI into Traditional Industries”

• Discuss the skills needed to thrive in an AI-driven business landscape, the importance of cultivating an AI-friendly culture, and how leadership can effectively guide this transformation.

4:00pm – 4:20pm: Closing Remarks

4:30pm: Reception