- September 17, 2026 7:00 amIntroduction to Morning Sessions
The morning sessions will kick off by setting the stage for how AI is transforming professional education. Attendees will be introduced to foundational topics such as AI’s role in personalized learning and content creation, with an emphasis on how these innovations are evolving the educational landscape. The focus will be on presenting actionable insights that highlight AI's capabilities to tailor learning experiences and enhance pedagogy. Through expert discussions, participants will explore how AI is being integrated into educational systems, laying a strong foundation for deeper exploration throughout the day.
Speakers: - September 17, 2026 8:00 amKeynote Speech: Building the AI-Ready Organization
- September 17, 2026 8:45 amLunch Break
Please bring a sandwich or food to your desk, as we have only allocated 30 minutes for lunch.
- September 17, 2026 8:50 amSession 1: How Agents Are Redefining Enterprise Training - Autonomous AI agents in workflow learning
- September 17, 2026 9:35 amLunch Break
- September 17, 2026 9:40 amSession 2: Building vs Buying - Enterprise AI Strategy - Make-or-buy decisions for L&D tech stacksSpeakers:
Neel MajumderGlobal Digital Health Product Leader and Educator
Todd Dewett, PhDExecutive Leadership Coach, Author, 5-time TEDx speaker
Chris KlausFounder AI Startups | Data Scientist | Data Analyst | Data Engineer
Alex CowanFaculty at the University of Virginia, Darden School of Business and serial entrepreneur
- September 17, 2026 10:25 amLunch Break
- September 17, 2026 10:30 amSession 3: AI for Corporate, Enterprise & Government - Compliance, security, large-scale deploymentSpeakers:
- September 17, 2026 11:15 amLunch Break
- September 17, 2026 11:20 amSession 4: Future Workforce - Jobs That Don't Exist Yet - Preparing employees for AI-driven rolesSpeakers:
Brian NewmanStrategic Advisor | AI, 5G & 6G Educator | Founder, AI-Driven Consulting LLC
Marta Sotto-MayorAward-winning educator and international hospitality consultant with 25+ years of global leadership experience
Jeffrey Mac Boham MA, MSc, MBA, PMP, SPHR, SHRM-SCPAI-driven Learning & Development Strategist
Eric Zackrison, PhDEducator, Consultant, Speaker, and Trainer focused on building better leaders, better teams, and better organizations
- September 17, 2026 12:05 pmProduct Moment: Product Demonstration of cutting edge AI tools
- September 17, 2026 12:20 pmClosing Keynote
Topic: "Key Takeaways + Join the Starweaver Expert Network CTA + Virtual Networking Opens"
Speakers:
Starweaver - We create opportunity for educators, for platforms and publishers, and for enterprises. This opportunity results in engaging, information-rich learning experiences that work to revolutionize lives and careers. 
New Tech Northwest connects over 60,000 tech professionals, founders, recruiters, and investors across the region through high-impact networking events, job fairs, and innovation showcases. 
RVAI Global empowers organizations to capitalize on the rapidly evolving landscape of Artificial Intelligence by delivering tailored, end-to-end consulting solutions across digital applications, AI strategy, and enterprise adoption.