AI Readiness Summit 2026: Full Schedule

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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 searching, professional branding, recruiting trends, and future-ready skills.

Speakers

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

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Lunch Roundtable #10 - AI for Everyday Life

Thursday June 4, 2026 1:15pm - 1:30pm EDT

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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, students, retirees, self-care advocates, and anyone looking to make everyday life easier through technology.

Speakers

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

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Lunch Roundtable #11 - AI for Healthcare, Wellness & Human Services

Thursday June 4, 2026 1:15pm - 1:30pm EDT

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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: Healthcare professionals, therapists, social workers, caregivers, wellness practitioners, public health professionals, and anyone interested in the future of health and human services.

Exhibitors

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

Lunch Roundtable Session

1:15pm EDT

Lunch Roundtable #11 - AI for Healthcare, Wellness & Human Services

Thursday June 4, 2026 1:15pm - 1:30pm EDT

Lunch Area

Exhibitors

Dr. Miranda Sterrett, MBA

Vice President of Membership, National Black MBA Association - RDU Triad Chapter

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

Lunch Roundtable Session

1:15pm EDT

Lunch Roundtable #2 - AI for Entrepreneurs & Small Businesses

Thursday June 4, 2026 1:15pm - 1:30pm EDT

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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 entrepreneurship.

Ideal For: Entrepreneurs, consultants, freelancers, startup founders, small business owners, and side-hustlers.

Speakers

Andrea Parker

Project Manager, Cisco

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

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Lunch Roundtable #3 - AI for Financial Empowerment

Thursday June 4, 2026 1:15pm - 1:30pm EDT

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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 responsible AI use.

Ideal For: financial professionals, Individuals seeking financial wellness, entrepreneurs, families, and anyone interested in leveraging technology to improve financial decision-making.

Speakers

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

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Lunch Roundtable #4 - AI for Content Creation & Personal Branding

Thursday June 4, 2026 1:15pm - 1:30pm EDT

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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 audience engagement.

Ideal For: Content creators, marketers, speakers, entrepreneurs, job seekers, influencers, nonprofit leaders, and professionals building their personal brand.

Speakers

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

Lunch Roundtable Session

1:15pm EDT

Lunch Roundtable #5 - Building Your Personal AI Stack

Thursday June 4, 2026 1:15pm - 1:30pm EDT

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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.

Ideal For: Beginners exploring AI, professionals seeking greater productivity, technology enthusiasts, and anyone looking to build an effective AI toolkit.

Speakers

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

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Lunch Roundtable #6 - AI for Educators & Lifelong Learning

Thursday June 4, 2026 1:15pm - 1:30pm EDT

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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.

Ideal For: Teachers, professors, trainers, instructional designers, coaches, mentors, parents, students, and lifelong learners.

Speakers

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

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Lunch Roundtable #7 - AI for Community Impact & Nonprofits

Thursday June 4, 2026 1:15pm - 1:30pm EDT

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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 professionals, board members, community advocates, grant writers, volunteers, social entrepreneurs, and mission-driven leaders.

Speakers

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

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Lunch Roundtable #8 - AI for the Culture

Thursday June 4, 2026 1:15pm - 1:30pm EDT

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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, advocates, entrepreneurs, educators, students, innovators, and anyone interested in equitable access to emerging technologies.

Speakers

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

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Lunch Roundtable #9 - AI For Leadership, Management & Team Productivity

Thursday June 4, 2026 1:15pm - 1:30pm EDT

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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 AI adoption.

Ideal For: Executives, managers, team leads, project managers, HR professionals, business owners, and aspiring leaders.

Speakers

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 →

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