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Thursday, June 4
 

8:00am EDT

Continental Breakfast & Networking
Thursday June 4, 2026 8:00am - 8:30am EDT

Thursday June 4, 2026 8:00am - 8:30am EDT
Lunch Area 7200-10 Kit Creek Rd., Morrisville, NC 27560

8:00am EDT

AI Readiness Summit - Registration
Thursday June 4, 2026 8:00am - 2:30pm EDT

Thursday June 4, 2026 8:00am - 2:30pm EDT

9:00am EDT

Opening Ceremony: Welcome & AI Readiness Summit Kickoff
Thursday June 4, 2026 9:00am - 9:15am EDT
Welcome to the AI Readiness Summit hosted by the National Black MBA Association - RDU Triad Chapter in partnership with Cisco Connected Black Professionals - RTP inclusive community. We are excited to bring together professionals, entrepreneurs, students, executives, and innovators for a dynamic day focused on practical AI learning, collaboration, and future-ready leadership. This summit was...
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Speakers
avatar for Andrea Parker

Andrea Parker

Project Manager, Cisco

avatar for Rosa Williams (Oyeneye), MBA

Rosa Williams (Oyeneye), MBA

President, National Black MBA Association - RDU Triad Chapter
Rosa Williams, MBA is a Leadership & Workforce Strategist, entrepreneur, and community builder dedicated to advancing economic opportunity, leadership access, and professional growth for underrepresented communities. With more than 15 years of experience spanning corporate talent... Read More →
Thursday June 4, 2026 9:00am - 9:15am EDT
Mainstage 7200-10 Kit Creek Rd, Morrisville, NC 27560 (Mainstage)

9:15am EDT

Keynote Panel: Beyond the Hype: How to Lead, Learn, and Leverage AI in the Real World
Thursday June 4, 2026 9:15am - 9:50am EDT
The keynote panel, “Beyond the Hype: How to Lead, Learn, and Leverage AI in the Real World,” will explore how professionals, entrepreneurs, and leaders can move past the buzzwords surrounding artificial intelligence and begin using AI as a practical tool for innovation, productivity, and long-term success. Panelists will discuss how AI is transforming the future of work, leadership, business...
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Moderators
avatar for Andrea Parker

Andrea Parker

Project Manager, Cisco

Speakers
avatar for Gretchen Sleeper

Gretchen Sleeper

Senior Director, AI Orchestration & Capabilities, Cisco Systems
Gretchen Jackson-Sleeper is a transformative technology executive with more than 20 years of experience leading enterprise innovation across AI, sales, and digital transformation. As Director of Cisco’s AI Orchestration and Capabilities Team within the Global Sales AI Center of... Read More →
avatar for Bobby McNeil

Bobby McNeil

Vice President of Development, National Black MBA Association - RDU Triad Chapter
Bobby McNeil Jr. is an award-winning Talent Acquisition Leader, speaker, and author with over a decade of experience helping professionals grow and organizations hire top talent. He began his career in recruiting in 2009 and has since become a trusted voice across tech, engineering... Read More →
avatar for Kenyetta Hall

Kenyetta Hall

CEO, Professor of Practice,, Katalyst HQ, Shuford Program for Entrepreneurship at UNC-Chapel Hill
Kenyetta Hall is a seasoned Product Leader and Business Strategist with a track record of helping Fortune 500 companies and startups bring innovative products to market. A former AI startup co-founder and now CEO of Katalyst HQ, she partners with organizations to reduce risk, accelerate... Read More →
avatar for Richard Tillies

Richard Tillies

Department Head, Computer Programming & Information Sciences, Wake Tech Community College
Richard Tillies, aka "Professor T", is an experienced STEM educator with over two decades of college-level teaching and academic leadership in information technology and mathematics. He currently serves as the Department Head of Computer Programming & Information Sciences at Wake... Read More →
Thursday June 4, 2026 9:15am - 9:50am EDT
Mainstage 7200-10 Kit Creek Rd, Morrisville, NC 27560 (Mainstage)

10:00am EDT

Curriculum Panel Session: AI 101: Foundations of AI (Mythbusting & Beyond)
Thursday June 4, 2026 10:00am - 10:50am EDT
The Foundational AI 101 Panel Session is designed to give attendees a practical introduction to the rapidly evolving world of artificial intelligence. This engaging discussion will break down core AI concepts in a way that is approachable for professionals at all levels, while also exploring how AI is already transforming the workplace, business operations, leadership, entrepreneurship, and...
See More →
Moderators
avatar for Rosa Williams (Oyeneye), MBA

Rosa Williams (Oyeneye), MBA

President, National Black MBA Association - RDU Triad Chapter
Rosa Williams, MBA is a Leadership & Workforce Strategist, entrepreneur, and community builder dedicated to advancing economic opportunity, leadership access, and professional growth for underrepresented communities. With more than 15 years of experience spanning corporate talent... Read More →
Speakers
avatar for Kala Allen Omeiza

Kala Allen Omeiza

Author & Founder, I'm Heard
Kala Allen Omeiza is a neurodiversity advocate and author of four acclaimed books exploring culture, accessibility, and AI ethics. Her upcoming book, Soul Food and AI, explores the ethical implications of generative AI among underserved communities.
In 2022, Omeiza was named the first Black female Founder Fellow at South Park Commons in Silicon Valley, where she helped lead the development of a technology startup later valued at $5 million. The venture focused on leveraging emerging technologies to empower small businesses and... Read More →
avatar for Leland Baptist

Leland Baptist

System Architect, Mission Intelligence OS
Leland Chandler Baptist is a systems architect, business strategist, and lecturer in the Department of Information Systems and Supply Chain Management at the Bryan School of Business and Economics at UNCG. As founder of Ignite Business Software and managing director of Launch Consulting... Read More →
avatar for Aileah Olds

Aileah Olds

Founder & Product Lead, Casa Place
Aileah Olds is a construction project management professional and the founder of Casa Place, a platform using AI to help real estate and construction teams verify independent contractors, monitor compliance, and reduce operational risk before issues impact projects and transactio... Read More →
Thursday June 4, 2026 10:00am - 10:50am EDT
Topsail Island - Room 157

10:00am EDT

Curriculum Session: AI Without a Crutch
Thursday June 4, 2026 10:00am - 10:50am EDT
AI Without a Crutch is a thought-provoking and practical session focused on using artificial intelligence as a tool to enhance human capability rather than replace critical thinking, creativity, and independent problem-solving. This session will explore the importance of maintaining strong decision-making, communication, research, and analytical skills in an AI-driven world while avoiding...
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Speakers
avatar for Briana Faulk

Briana Faulk

Principal Engineer, Dell Technologies
Briana Faulk is a Principal Engineer at Dell Technologies, bringing over a decade of IT expertise specializing in datacenter infrastructure, cloud technologies, and advanced troubleshooting. In her role as a Designated Support Engineer for the PowerFlex team, she serves as a subject... Read More →
Thursday June 4, 2026 10:00am - 10:50am EDT
Nantahala River - Room 139

10:00am EDT

Curriculum Session: Prompting Like a Pro For Work
Thursday June 4, 2026 10:00am - 10:50am EDT
Curriculum Session: Prompting Like a Pro For WorkThe quality of AI output is directly tied to the quality of the instructions it receives. In this interactive workshop, attendees will learn how to move beyond basic prompts and start communicating with AI in a way that produces more strategic, useful, and actionable results.Facilitated by Aisha Ayse Evans, this session introduces the Head,...
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Speakers
avatar for Aisha Chavis

Aisha Chavis

Sr. Leader, Business Operations, Cisco Systems
Aisha Chavis is the Senior Leader of CX Americas Service Provider, Business Operations at Cisco. She is dedicated to fostering partnerships that reduce operational friction, enabling business functions to focus on delivering outstanding solutions.

Aisha actively contributes to Inclusive Communities, serving in various leadership roles within Connected Black Professionals and Women of Cisco. Her commitment to servant leadership and community service is evident through her board memberships, volunteerism, and fundraising initi... Read More →
Thursday June 4, 2026 10:00am - 10:50am EDT
Pigsah Covered Bridge - Room 141 7200-11 Kit Creek Road, Durham, NC, USA

10:00am EDT

Curriculum Session: Responsible AI Stewardship
Thursday June 4, 2026 10:00am - 10:50am EDT
Curriculum Session: Responsible AI StewardshipAs artificial intelligence becomes more integrated into our workplaces, businesses, and daily lives, one question becomes increasingly important: How do we ensure technology serves humanity—not the other way around?In this thought-provoking and interactive session, Jasmine Ayse Evans, CX Project Manager, author, and creator of the CLEAN Model,...
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Speakers
avatar for Jasmine Ayse Evans

Jasmine Ayse Evans

Customer Project Manager, Cisco Systems
Jasmine Ayse Evans is a Project Manager in the technology sector and a graduate student in psychology whose work sits at the intersection of human behavior, leadership, and emerging technology. With over six years of experience in tech, she brings a grounded, human-centered lens to... Read More →
Thursday June 4, 2026 10:00am - 10:50am EDT
Mile High - Room 136 7200-11 Kit Creek Road, Durham, NC, USA

11:00am EDT

Curriculum Panel Session: AI 101: Foundations of AI (Mythbusting & Beyond)
Thursday June 4, 2026 11:00am - 11:50am EDT
The Foundational AI 101 Panel Session is designed to give attendees a practical introduction to the rapidly evolving world of artificial intelligence. This engaging discussion will break down core AI concepts in a way that is approachable for professionals at all levels, while also exploring how AI is already transforming the workplace, business operations, leadership, entrepreneurship, and...
See More →
Moderators
avatar for Rosa Williams (Oyeneye), MBA

Rosa Williams (Oyeneye), MBA

President, National Black MBA Association - RDU Triad Chapter
Rosa Williams, MBA is a Leadership & Workforce Strategist, entrepreneur, and community builder dedicated to advancing economic opportunity, leadership access, and professional growth for underrepresented communities. With more than 15 years of experience spanning corporate talent... Read More →
Speakers
avatar for Leland Baptist

Leland Baptist

System Architect, Mission Intelligence OS
Leland Chandler Baptist is a systems architect, business strategist, and lecturer in the Department of Information Systems and Supply Chain Management at the Bryan School of Business and Economics at UNCG. As founder of Ignite Business Software and managing director of Launch Consulting... Read More →
avatar for Aileah Olds

Aileah Olds

Founder & Product Lead, Casa Place
Aileah Olds is a construction project management professional and the founder of Casa Place, a platform using AI to help real estate and construction teams verify independent contractors, monitor compliance, and reduce operational risk before issues impact projects and transactio... Read More →
avatar for Kala Allen Omeiza

Kala Allen Omeiza

Author & Founder, I'm Heard
Kala Allen Omeiza is a neurodiversity advocate and author of four acclaimed books exploring culture, accessibility, and AI ethics. Her upcoming book, Soul Food and AI, explores the ethical implications of generative AI among underserved communities.
In 2022, Omeiza was named the first Black female Founder Fellow at South Park Commons in Silicon Valley, where she helped lead the development of a technology startup later valued at $5 million. The venture focused on leveraging emerging technologies to empower small businesses and... Read More →
Thursday June 4, 2026 11:00am - 11:50am EDT
Topsail Island - Room 157

11:00am EDT

Curriculum Session: AI Without a Crutch
Thursday June 4, 2026 11:00am - 11:50am EDT
AI Without a Crutch is a thought-provoking and practical session focused on using artificial intelligence as a tool to enhance human capability rather than replace critical thinking, creativity, and independent problem-solving. This session will explore the importance of maintaining strong decision-making, communication, research, and analytical skills in an AI-driven world while avoiding...
See More →
Speakers
avatar for Briana Faulk

Briana Faulk

Principal Engineer, Dell Technologies
Briana Faulk is a Principal Engineer at Dell Technologies, bringing over a decade of IT expertise specializing in datacenter infrastructure, cloud technologies, and advanced troubleshooting. In her role as a Designated Support Engineer for the PowerFlex team, she serves as a subject... Read More →
Thursday June 4, 2026 11:00am - 11:50am EDT
Nantahala River - Room 139

11:00am EDT

Curriculum Session: Prompting Like a Pro For Work
Thursday June 4, 2026 11:00am - 11:50am EDT
Curriculum Session: Prompting Like a Pro For WorkThe quality of AI output is directly tied to the quality of the instructions it receives. In this interactive workshop, attendees will learn how to move beyond basic prompts and start communicating with AI in a way that produces more strategic, useful, and actionable results.Facilitated by Aisha Ayse Evans, this session introduces the Head,...
See More →
Speakers
avatar for Aisha Chavis

Aisha Chavis

Sr. Leader, Business Operations, Cisco Systems
Aisha Chavis is the Senior Leader of CX Americas Service Provider, Business Operations at Cisco. She is dedicated to fostering partnerships that reduce operational friction, enabling business functions to focus on delivering outstanding solutions.

Aisha actively contributes to Inclusive Communities, serving in various leadership roles within Connected Black Professionals and Women of Cisco. Her commitment to servant leadership and community service is evident through her board memberships, volunteerism, and fundraising initi... Read More →
Thursday June 4, 2026 11:00am - 11:50am EDT
Pigsah Covered Bridge - Room 141 7200-11 Kit Creek Road, Durham, NC, USA

11:00am EDT

Curriculum Session: Responsible AI Stewardship
Thursday June 4, 2026 11:00am - 11:50am EDT
Curriculum Session: Responsible AI StewardshipAs artificial intelligence becomes more integrated into our workplaces, businesses, and daily lives, one question becomes increasingly important: How do we ensure technology serves humanity—not the other way around?In this thought-provoking and interactive session, Jasmine Ayse Evans, CX Project Manager, author, and creator of the CLEAN Model,...
See More →
Speakers
avatar for Jasmine Ayse Evans

Jasmine Ayse Evans

Customer Project Manager, Cisco Systems
Jasmine Ayse Evans is a Project Manager in the technology sector and a graduate student in psychology whose work sits at the intersection of human behavior, leadership, and emerging technology. With over six years of experience in tech, she brings a grounded, human-centered lens to... Read More →
Thursday June 4, 2026 11:00am - 11:50am EDT
Mile High - Room 136 7200-11 Kit Creek Road, Durham, NC, USA

12:00pm EDT

Curriculum Panel Session: AI 101: Foundations of AI (Mythbusting & Beyond)
Thursday June 4, 2026 12:00pm - 12:50pm EDT
The Foundational AI 101 Panel Session is designed to give attendees a practical introduction to the rapidly evolving world of artificial intelligence. This engaging discussion will break down core AI concepts in a way that is approachable for professionals at all levels, while also exploring how AI is already transforming the workplace, business operations, leadership, entrepreneurship, and...
See More →
Moderators
avatar for Rosa Williams (Oyeneye), MBA

Rosa Williams (Oyeneye), MBA

President, National Black MBA Association - RDU Triad Chapter
Rosa Williams, MBA is a Leadership & Workforce Strategist, entrepreneur, and community builder dedicated to advancing economic opportunity, leadership access, and professional growth for underrepresented communities. With more than 15 years of experience spanning corporate talent... Read More →
Speakers
avatar for Leland Baptist

Leland Baptist

System Architect, Mission Intelligence OS
Leland Chandler Baptist is a systems architect, business strategist, and lecturer in the Department of Information Systems and Supply Chain Management at the Bryan School of Business and Economics at UNCG. As founder of Ignite Business Software and managing director of Launch Consulting... Read More →
avatar for Kala Allen Omeiza

Kala Allen Omeiza

Author & Founder, I'm Heard
Kala Allen Omeiza is a neurodiversity advocate and author of four acclaimed books exploring culture, accessibility, and AI ethics. Her upcoming book, Soul Food and AI, explores the ethical implications of generative AI among underserved communities.
In 2022, Omeiza was named the first Black female Founder Fellow at South Park Commons in Silicon Valley, where she helped lead the development of a technology startup later valued at $5 million. The venture focused on leveraging emerging technologies to empower small businesses and... Read More →
avatar for Jeanne Moe Robinson

Jeanne Moe Robinson

Founder & Chief Architect, KairosAI
Jeanne Moe Robinson is the Founder and Chief AI Architect of KairosAI Solutions LLC, a Raleigh-based company helping small and mid-sized businesses harness AI through custom systems, workflow automation, and intelligent business solutions.

With nearly two decades of experience in enterprise IT, infrastructure, and client services, including roles at Verizon, AT&T, and Allscripts, Jeanne turned a career-defining challenge into an entrepreneurial breakthrough after being impacted by Verizon’s workforce reduction. She... Read More →
Thursday June 4, 2026 12:00pm - 12:50pm EDT
Topsail Island - Room 157

12:00pm EDT

Curriculum Session: AI Without a Crutch
Thursday June 4, 2026 12:00pm - 12:50pm EDT
AI Without a Crutch is a thought-provoking and practical session focused on using artificial intelligence as a tool to enhance human capability rather than replace critical thinking, creativity, and independent problem-solving. This session will explore the importance of maintaining strong decision-making, communication, research, and analytical skills in an AI-driven world while avoiding...
See More →
Speakers
avatar for Briana Faulk

Briana Faulk

Principal Engineer, Dell Technologies
Briana Faulk is a Principal Engineer at Dell Technologies, bringing over a decade of IT expertise specializing in datacenter infrastructure, cloud technologies, and advanced troubleshooting. In her role as a Designated Support Engineer for the PowerFlex team, she serves as a subject... Read More →
Thursday June 4, 2026 12:00pm - 12:50pm EDT
Nantahala River - Room 139

12:00pm EDT

Curriculum Session: Prompting Like a Pro For Work
Thursday June 4, 2026 12:00pm - 12:50pm EDT
Curriculum Session: Prompting Like a Pro For WorkThe quality of AI output is directly tied to the quality of the instructions it receives. In this interactive workshop, attendees will learn how to move beyond basic prompts and start communicating with AI in a way that produces more strategic, useful, and actionable results.Facilitated by Aisha Ayse Evans, this session introduces the Head,...
See More →
Speakers
avatar for Aisha Chavis

Aisha Chavis

Sr. Leader, Business Operations, Cisco Systems
Aisha Chavis is the Senior Leader of CX Americas Service Provider, Business Operations at Cisco. She is dedicated to fostering partnerships that reduce operational friction, enabling business functions to focus on delivering outstanding solutions.

Aisha actively contributes to Inclusive Communities, serving in various leadership roles within Connected Black Professionals and Women of Cisco. Her commitment to servant leadership and community service is evident through her board memberships, volunteerism, and fundraising initi... Read More →
Thursday June 4, 2026 12:00pm - 12:50pm EDT
Pigsah Covered Bridge - Room 141 7200-11 Kit Creek Road, Durham, NC, USA

12:00pm EDT

Curriculum Session: Responsible AI Stewardship
Thursday June 4, 2026 12:00pm - 12:50pm EDT
Curriculum Session: Responsible AI StewardshipAs artificial intelligence becomes more integrated into our workplaces, businesses, and daily lives, one question becomes increasingly important: How do we ensure technology serves humanity—not the other way around?In this thought-provoking and interactive session, Jasmine Ayse Evans, CX Project Manager, author, and creator of the CLEAN Model,...
See More →
Speakers
avatar for Jasmine Ayse Evans

Jasmine Ayse Evans

Customer Project Manager, Cisco Systems
Jasmine Ayse Evans is a Project Manager in the technology sector and a graduate student in psychology whose work sits at the intersection of human behavior, leadership, and emerging technology. With over six years of experience in tech, she brings a grounded, human-centered lens to... Read More →
Thursday June 4, 2026 12:00pm - 12:50pm EDT
Mile High - Room 136 7200-11 Kit Creek Road, Durham, NC, USA

1:00pm EDT

The Lunch Hour - Sponsored by Cisco
Thursday June 4, 2026 1:00pm - 2:00pm EDT

Thursday June 4, 2026 1:00pm - 2:00pm EDT
Lunch Area 7200-10 Kit Creek Rd., Morrisville, NC 27560

1:15pm EDT

Lunch Roundtable #1 - AI for Career Growth & Job Search Strategy
Thursday June 4, 2026 1:15pm - 1:30pm EDT
Join fellow professionals, recruiters, and job seekers for a candid discussion about how AI is changing career development and the job search process. Participants will share the tools they're using, challenges they're facing, and best practices for resumes, networking, LinkedIn optimization, interviewing, and career growth in an AI-driven workforce. Discussion Focus: Career advancement, job...
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Speakers
avatar for Bobby McNeil

Bobby McNeil

Vice President of Development, National Black MBA Association - RDU Triad Chapter
Bobby McNeil Jr. is an award-winning Talent Acquisition Leader, speaker, and author with over a decade of experience helping professionals grow and organizations hire top talent. He began his career in recruiting in 2009 and has since become a trusted voice across tech, engineering... Read More →
Thursday June 4, 2026 1:15pm - 1:30pm EDT
Lunch Area 7200-10 Kit Creek Rd., Morrisville, NC 27560

1:15pm EDT

Lunch Roundtable #10 - AI for Everyday Life
Thursday June 4, 2026 1:15pm - 1:30pm EDT
AI isn't just transforming work—it's changing everyday life. Join a discussion about the tools, habits, and workflows people are using to simplify routines, reduce stress, stay organized, and create more balance in their personal lives. Discussion Focus: Personal productivity, work-life balance, family life, organization, and daily routines. Ideal For: Busy professionals, parents, caregivers,...
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Speakers
avatar for Daniela Henderson

Daniela Henderson

Programming Chair,, NBMBAA-RDU Triad Chapter
Daniela Henderson doesn't just analyze data — she turns it into strategy that drives growth. With over 15 years of experience spanning B2B sales, supply chain, marketing, and analytics, she brings a rare end-to-end business perspective to every challenge. Currently leading product... Read More →
Thursday June 4, 2026 1:15pm - 1:30pm EDT
Lunch Area 7200-10 Kit Creek Rd., Morrisville, NC 27560

1:15pm EDT

Lunch Roundtable #11 - AI for Healthcare, Wellness & Human Services
Thursday June 4, 2026 1:15pm - 1:30pm EDT
Connect with healthcare professionals, caregivers, and wellness advocates to discuss how AI is influencing health, wellness, caregiving, and human services. Participants will share opportunities, concerns, and best practices for balancing innovation with compassion and human connection. Discussion Focus: Healthcare, wellness, caregiving, accessibility, and ethical AI implementation. Ideal For:...
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Exhibitors
avatar for Dr. Miranda Sterrett, MBA

Dr. Miranda Sterrett, MBA

Vice President of Membership, National Black MBA Association - RDU Triad Chapter
Be sure to stop by the National Black MBA Association® – RDU Triad Chapter booth during the AI Readiness Summit! Conveniently located in the Lunch & Networking Area, our team will be available throughout the day to connect with attendees and share more about how we're building... Read More →
Thursday June 4, 2026 1:15pm - 1:30pm EDT
Lunch Area 7200-10 Kit Creek Rd., Morrisville, NC 27560

1:15pm EDT

Lunch Roundtable #11 - AI for Healthcare, Wellness & Human Services
Thursday June 4, 2026 1:15pm - 1:30pm EDT
Connect with healthcare professionals, caregivers, and wellness advocates to discuss how AI is influencing health, wellness, caregiving, and human services. Participants will share opportunities, concerns, and best practices for balancing innovation with compassion and human connection. Discussion Focus: Healthcare, wellness, caregiving, accessibility, and ethical AI implementation. Ideal For:...
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Exhibitors
avatar for Dr. Miranda Sterrett, MBA

Dr. Miranda Sterrett, MBA

Vice President of Membership, National Black MBA Association - RDU Triad Chapter
Be sure to stop by the National Black MBA Association® – RDU Triad Chapter booth during the AI Readiness Summit! Conveniently located in the Lunch & Networking Area, our team will be available throughout the day to connect with attendees and share more about how we're building... Read More →
Thursday June 4, 2026 1:15pm - 1:30pm EDT
Lunch Area 7200-10 Kit Creek Rd., Morrisville, NC 27560

1:15pm EDT

Lunch Roundtable #2 - AI for Entrepreneurs & Small Businesses
Thursday June 4, 2026 1:15pm - 1:30pm EDT
Connect with business owners, entrepreneurs, and innovators to exchange ideas on how AI can support business growth. Participants will discuss practical tools, automation opportunities, lessons learned, and strategies for improving efficiency while maintaining authenticity and strong customer relationships. Discussion Focus: Business operations, marketing, automation, customer engagement, and...
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Speakers
avatar for Andrea Parker

Andrea Parker

Project Manager, Cisco

Thursday June 4, 2026 1:15pm - 1:30pm EDT
Lunch Area 7200-10 Kit Creek Rd., Morrisville, NC 27560

1:15pm EDT

Lunch Roundtable #3 - AI for Financial Empowerment
Thursday June 4, 2026 1:15pm - 1:30pm EDT
Join a collaborative conversation about how AI is influencing personal finance, financial literacy, budgeting, forecasting, and wealth-building. Attendees will share experiences, discuss trusted tools, and explore both the opportunities and risks associated with AI-powered financial decision-making. Discussion Focus: Financial planning, budgeting, wealth building, financial literacy, and...
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Speakers
avatar for Patryce Rispress

Patryce Rispress

Vice President of Finance, National Black MBA Association - RDU Triad Chapter
Patryce Rispress has over 20 years of experience in Accounting and Tax preparation, holding roles such as CFO and Director of Finance. She is very active in her community and serves on multiple boards.
Patryce owns PAK Realty & Property Management, focusing on helping families buy or sell homes, and real estate flipping and investment. She also owns PAK Accounting, supporting small businesses and nonprofits with financial services, including managing government and federal grants... Read More →
Thursday June 4, 2026 1:15pm - 1:30pm EDT
Lunch Area 7200-10 Kit Creek Rd., Morrisville, NC 27560

1:15pm EDT

Lunch Roundtable #4 - AI for Content Creation & Personal Branding
Thursday June 4, 2026 1:15pm - 1:30pm EDT
Exchange ideas with fellow creators, professionals, and entrepreneurs about how AI is being used to create content, build brands, and increase visibility. Participants will share favorite tools, content workflows, and best practices for maintaining authenticity in an increasingly AI-powered digital world. Discussion Focus: Content creation, storytelling, personal branding, social media, and...
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Speakers
avatar for Breanna Powell

Breanna Powell

Lifestyle Creator, Community Curator & Creative Entrepreneur, The Busy Bre, LLC & The Social Hive
Breanna Powell, also known as “The Busy Bre”, is a Durham, NC-based lifestyle and fashion creator, entrepreneur, and community curator sharing life through the lens of a busy creative. Through storytelling centered around style, wellness, entrepreneurship, and community, she creates... Read More →
Thursday June 4, 2026 1:15pm - 1:30pm EDT
Lunch Area 7200-10 Kit Creek Rd., Morrisville, NC 27560

1:15pm EDT

Lunch Roundtable #5 - Building Your Personal AI Stack
Thursday June 4, 2026 1:15pm - 1:30pm EDT
Everyone seems to have a favorite AI tool—but which ones are actually worth using? Join a discussion focused on the tools, workflows, and combinations of technologies that professionals are finding most valuable. Share what's working, what's overrated, and how you're building your personal AI ecosystem. Discussion Focus: AI tools, productivity, workflows, integrations, and digital efficiency....
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Speakers
avatar for Letitia Martin

Letitia Martin

Strategic Operations Lead | Executive Enablement & Organizational Effectiveness, Cisco
Letita Martin is a strategist, executive coach, and founder of Immerse Coaching, Consulting & Productions. Combining experience in media, corporate leadership, and entrepreneurship, she helps executives and business leaders align strategy, leadership presence, and execution to drive... Read More →
Thursday June 4, 2026 1:15pm - 1:30pm EDT
Lunch Area 7200-10 Kit Creek Rd., Morrisville, NC 27560

1:15pm EDT

Lunch Roundtable #6 - AI for Educators & Lifelong Learning
Thursday June 4, 2026 1:15pm - 1:30pm EDT
Join educators, trainers, parents, coaches, and lifelong learners for a conversation about how AI is changing learning and development. Participants will discuss emerging opportunities, challenges, and best practices for supporting learning in classrooms, workplaces, and communities. Discussion Focus: Education, workforce development, training, personalized learning, and the future of learning....
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Speakers
avatar for Richard Tillies

Richard Tillies

Department Head, Computer Programming & Information Sciences, Wake Tech Community College
Richard Tillies, aka "Professor T", is an experienced STEM educator with over two decades of college-level teaching and academic leadership in information technology and mathematics. He currently serves as the Department Head of Computer Programming & Information Sciences at Wake... Read More →
Thursday June 4, 2026 1:15pm - 1:30pm EDT
Lunch Area 7200-10 Kit Creek Rd., Morrisville, NC 27560

1:15pm EDT

Lunch Roundtable #7 - AI for Community Impact & Nonprofits
Thursday June 4, 2026 1:15pm - 1:30pm EDT
Explore how nonprofit and community leaders are using AI to maximize impact with limited resources. This discussion will focus on sharing ideas, tools, and practical applications for fundraising, donor engagement, grant writing, community outreach, and organizational capacity building. Discussion Focus: Nonprofits, fundraising, community engagement, grants, and social impact. Ideal For: Nonprofit...
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Speakers
avatar for Desmond Gatling

Desmond Gatling

National Program Coordinator, The Hunt Institute
Desmond Gatling is on a mission to make education work for every child. As National Programs Coordinator at The Hunt Institute, he works at the intersection of policy and practice — connecting senior legislators, educators, and decision-makers to drive real change in public education... Read More →
Thursday June 4, 2026 1:15pm - 1:30pm EDT
Lunch Area 7200-10 Kit Creek Rd., Morrisville, NC 27560

1:15pm EDT

Lunch Roundtable #8 - AI for the Culture
Thursday June 4, 2026 1:15pm - 1:30pm EDT
Participate in a meaningful conversation about the role of AI in advancing equity, representation, and opportunity. Attendees will share perspectives on access, inclusion, innovation, and how underrepresented communities can actively shape the future of AI. Discussion Focus: Representation, economic empowerment, digital equity, innovation, and cultural impact. Ideal For: Community leaders,...
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Speakers
avatar for Akeeya Umstead

Akeeya Umstead

Chief Executive Officer, Misstakenid Incorporated & IT Infrastructure Project Management Consultant
Akeeya Umstead doesn't just manage programs — she builds systems that move people and organizations forward. A dual-track executive operating at the intersection of technology, strategy, and community, Akeeya has led complex integrations at Cisco, managed global finance projects... Read More →
Thursday June 4, 2026 1:15pm - 1:30pm EDT
Lunch Area 7200-10 Kit Creek Rd., Morrisville, NC 27560

1:15pm EDT

Lunch Roundtable #9 - AI For Leadership, Management & Team Productivity
Thursday June 4, 2026 1:15pm - 1:30pm EDT
Join leaders, managers, and professionals for a discussion about how AI is changing the workplace. Participants will share productivity tools, management strategies, implementation successes, lessons learned, and approaches for helping teams embrace AI while keeping people at the center. Discussion Focus: Leadership, team productivity, organizational effectiveness, change management, and workplace...
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Speakers
avatar for Rosa Williams (Oyeneye), MBA

Rosa Williams (Oyeneye), MBA

President, National Black MBA Association - RDU Triad Chapter
Rosa Williams, MBA is a Leadership & Workforce Strategist, entrepreneur, and community builder dedicated to advancing economic opportunity, leadership access, and professional growth for underrepresented communities. With more than 15 years of experience spanning corporate talent... Read More →
Thursday June 4, 2026 1:15pm - 1:30pm EDT
Lunch Area 7200-10 Kit Creek Rd., Morrisville, NC 27560

2:00pm EDT

AI Lab: AI-Powered Creative Studio
Thursday June 4, 2026 2:00pm - 2:40pm EDT

Speakers
avatar for Breanna Powell

Breanna Powell

Lifestyle Creator, Community Curator & Creative Entrepreneur, The Busy Bre, LLC & The Social Hive
Breanna Powell, also known as “The Busy Bre”, is a Durham, NC-based lifestyle and fashion creator, entrepreneur, and community curator sharing life through the lens of a busy creative. Through storytelling centered around style, wellness, entrepreneurship, and community, she creates... Read More →
Thursday June 4, 2026 2:00pm - 2:40pm EDT
Pigsah Covered Bridge - Room 141 7200-11 Kit Creek Road, Durham, NC, USA

2:00pm EDT

AI Lab: Entreprenuer's Edge - Build your AI Business Assistant
Thursday June 4, 2026 2:00pm - 2:40pm EDT
AI Lab: Entrepreneur's EdgeWhat if you could build a team member that works 24/7, answers customer questions, qualifies leads, and helps your business grow—all without writing a single line of code?In this highly interactive lab, Jeanne "Moe" Robinson, Founder and Chief AI Architect of KairosAI Solutions, will guide attendees through the process of building a customized AI Business Assistant...
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Speakers
avatar for Jeanne Moe Robinson

Jeanne Moe Robinson

Founder & Chief Architect, KairosAI
Jeanne Moe Robinson is the Founder and Chief AI Architect of KairosAI Solutions LLC, a Raleigh-based company helping small and mid-sized businesses harness AI through custom systems, workflow automation, and intelligent business solutions.

With nearly two decades of experience in enterprise IT, infrastructure, and client services, including roles at Verizon, AT&T, and Allscripts, Jeanne turned a career-defining challenge into an entrepreneurial breakthrough after being impacted by Verizon’s workforce reduction. She... Read More →
Thursday June 4, 2026 2:00pm - 2:40pm EDT
Nantahala River - Room 139

2:00pm EDT

AI Lab: Personal Productivity & Life Systems
Thursday June 4, 2026 2:00pm - 2:40pm EDT
AI Lab: Personal Productivity & Life SystemsWhat if you had a personal AI-powered operating system that could help you organize your priorities, manage information overload, and make better decisions every day?In this interactive workshop, Leland Baptist, Chief Systems Architect at Ignite Business Software and RDU Triad Chapter National Black MBA Association member will guide participants through...
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Speakers
avatar for Leland Baptist

Leland Baptist

System Architect, Mission Intelligence OS
Leland Chandler Baptist is a systems architect, business strategist, and lecturer in the Department of Information Systems and Supply Chain Management at the Bryan School of Business and Economics at UNCG. As founder of Ignite Business Software and managing director of Launch Consulting... Read More →
Thursday June 4, 2026 2:00pm - 2:40pm EDT
Mile High - Room 136 7200-11 Kit Creek Road, Durham, NC, USA

2:00pm EDT

AI Lab: Prompting 101
Thursday June 4, 2026 2:00pm - 2:40pm EDT
AI Lab: Prompting 101Great AI results don't happen by accident—they start with better prompts.In this hands-on lab, Richard "Professor T" Tillies, Department Head of Computer Programming & Information Sciences at Wake Technical Community College, will introduce attendees to the fundamentals of effective prompting and show how small changes in the way you communicate with AI can dramatically...
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Speakers
avatar for Richard Tillies

Richard Tillies

Department Head, Computer Programming & Information Sciences, Wake Tech Community College
Richard Tillies, aka "Professor T", is an experienced STEM educator with over two decades of college-level teaching and academic leadership in information technology and mathematics. He currently serves as the Department Head of Computer Programming & Information Sciences at Wake... Read More →
Thursday June 4, 2026 2:00pm - 2:40pm EDT
Topsail Island - Room 157

2:50pm EDT

AI Lab: AI-Powered Creative Studio
Thursday June 4, 2026 2:50pm - 3:30pm EDT

Speakers
avatar for Breanna Powell

Breanna Powell

Lifestyle Creator, Community Curator & Creative Entrepreneur, The Busy Bre, LLC & The Social Hive
Breanna Powell, also known as “The Busy Bre”, is a Durham, NC-based lifestyle and fashion creator, entrepreneur, and community curator sharing life through the lens of a busy creative. Through storytelling centered around style, wellness, entrepreneurship, and community, she creates... Read More →
Thursday June 4, 2026 2:50pm - 3:30pm EDT
Pigsah Covered Bridge - Room 141 7200-11 Kit Creek Road, Durham, NC, USA

2:50pm EDT

AI Lab: Entreprenuer's Edge - Built Your AI Business Assistant
Thursday June 4, 2026 2:50pm - 3:30pm EDT
AI Lab: Entrepreneur's EdgeWhat if you could build a team member that works 24/7, answers customer questions, qualifies leads, and helps your business grow—all without writing a single line of code?In this highly interactive lab, Jeanne "Moe" Robinson, Founder and Chief AI Architect of KairosAI Solutions, will guide attendees through the process of building a customized AI Business Assistant...
See More →
Speakers
avatar for Jeanne Moe Robinson

Jeanne Moe Robinson

Founder & Chief Architect, KairosAI
Jeanne Moe Robinson is the Founder and Chief AI Architect of KairosAI Solutions LLC, a Raleigh-based company helping small and mid-sized businesses harness AI through custom systems, workflow automation, and intelligent business solutions.

With nearly two decades of experience in enterprise IT, infrastructure, and client services, including roles at Verizon, AT&T, and Allscripts, Jeanne turned a career-defining challenge into an entrepreneurial breakthrough after being impacted by Verizon’s workforce reduction. She... Read More →
Thursday June 4, 2026 2:50pm - 3:30pm EDT
Nantahala River - Room 139

2:50pm EDT

AI Lab: Personal Productivity & Life Systems
Thursday June 4, 2026 2:50pm - 3:30pm EDT
AI Lab: Personal Productivity & Life SystemsWhat if you had a personal AI-powered operating system that could help you organize your priorities, manage information overload, and make better decisions every day?In this interactive workshop, Leland Baptist, Chief Systems Architect at Ignite Business Software and RDU Triad Chapter National Black MBA Association member will guide participants through...
See More →
Speakers
avatar for Leland Baptist

Leland Baptist

System Architect, Mission Intelligence OS
Leland Chandler Baptist is a systems architect, business strategist, and lecturer in the Department of Information Systems and Supply Chain Management at the Bryan School of Business and Economics at UNCG. As founder of Ignite Business Software and managing director of Launch Consulting... Read More →
Thursday June 4, 2026 2:50pm - 3:30pm EDT
Mile High - Room 136 7200-11 Kit Creek Road, Durham, NC, USA

2:50pm EDT

AI Lab: Prompting 101
Thursday June 4, 2026 2:50pm - 3:30pm EDT
AI Lab: Prompting 101Great AI results don't happen by accident—they start with better prompts.In this hands-on lab, Richard "Professor T" Tillies, Department Head of Computer Programming & Information Sciences at Wake Technical Community College, will introduce attendees to the fundamentals of effective prompting and show how small changes in the way you communicate with AI can dramatically...
See More →
Speakers
avatar for Richard Tillies

Richard Tillies

Department Head, Computer Programming & Information Sciences, Wake Tech Community College
Richard Tillies, aka "Professor T", is an experienced STEM educator with over two decades of college-level teaching and academic leadership in information technology and mathematics. He currently serves as the Department Head of Computer Programming & Information Sciences at Wake... Read More →
Thursday June 4, 2026 2:50pm - 3:30pm EDT
Topsail Island - Room 157

3:30pm EDT

Closing Ceremony: Audience Q&A
Thursday June 4, 2026 3:30pm - 3:45pm EDT

Speakers
avatar for Andrea Parker

Andrea Parker

Project Manager, Cisco

Thursday June 4, 2026 3:30pm - 3:45pm EDT
Mainstage 7200-10 Kit Creek Rd, Morrisville, NC 27560 (Mainstage)

3:45pm EDT

Closing Ceremony: Sponsor Recognition
Thursday June 4, 2026 3:45pm - 3:50pm EDT

Speakers
avatar for Rosa Williams (Oyeneye), MBA

Rosa Williams (Oyeneye), MBA

President, National Black MBA Association - RDU Triad Chapter
Rosa Williams, MBA is a Leadership & Workforce Strategist, entrepreneur, and community builder dedicated to advancing economic opportunity, leadership access, and professional growth for underrepresented communities. With more than 15 years of experience spanning corporate talent... Read More →
Thursday June 4, 2026 3:45pm - 3:50pm EDT
Mainstage 7200-10 Kit Creek Rd, Morrisville, NC 27560 (Mainstage)

3:50pm EDT

Closing Ceremony: Roundtable Report by Roundtable Captains
Thursday June 4, 2026 3:50pm - 3:55pm EDT

Speakers
avatar for Rosa Williams (Oyeneye), MBA

Rosa Williams (Oyeneye), MBA

President, National Black MBA Association - RDU Triad Chapter
Rosa Williams, MBA is a Leadership & Workforce Strategist, entrepreneur, and community builder dedicated to advancing economic opportunity, leadership access, and professional growth for underrepresented communities. With more than 15 years of experience spanning corporate talent... Read More →
Thursday June 4, 2026 3:50pm - 3:55pm EDT
Mainstage 7200-10 Kit Creek Rd, Morrisville, NC 27560 (Mainstage)

3:55pm EDT

Closing Ceremony: Closing Remarks
Thursday June 4, 2026 3:55pm - 4:00pm EDT

Speakers
avatar for Bobby McNeil

Bobby McNeil

Vice President of Development, National Black MBA Association - RDU Triad Chapter
Bobby McNeil Jr. is an award-winning Talent Acquisition Leader, speaker, and author with over a decade of experience helping professionals grow and organizations hire top talent. He began his career in recruiting in 2009 and has since become a trusted voice across tech, engineering... Read More →
Thursday June 4, 2026 3:55pm - 4:00pm EDT
Mainstage 7200-10 Kit Creek Rd, Morrisville, NC 27560 (Mainstage)

5:00pm EDT

Official AI Readiness Summit Mixer: Momentum Networking Social
Thursday June 4, 2026 5:00pm - 9:00pm EDT
OverviewJoin us for the Official AI Readiness Summit Networking Mixer, hosted by the National Black MBA Association RDU Triad Chapter.ParkHaus & Sunny Days Presents, the Momentum Networking Social.Continue the conversation beyond the summit and into the connections that matter most.Join us for the official AI Readiness Summit Networking Mixer, hosted by the National Black MBA Association RDU Triad...
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Thursday June 4, 2026 5:00pm - 9:00pm EDT
District 222 Glenwood Avenue - Suite 109 Raleigh, NC 27603
 
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