AI Readiness Summit 2026

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 everyday productivity. Panelists will discuss the differences between popular AI platforms and tools, foundational prompting techniques, real-world use cases, ethical considerations, and how individuals can begin integrating AI into their personal and professional lives without feeling overwhelmed. Whether you are completely new to AI or looking to strengthen your understanding, this session will provide a strong foundation for navigating the future of work in the age of AI.

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 overdependence on automation. Attendees will learn strategies for verifying AI-generated information, recognizing bias and inaccuracies, strengthening prompt evaluation skills, and using AI responsibly in both professional and personal settings. Through real-world examples and interactive discussion, this session will challenge participants to think intentionally about how to leverage AI as a partner for growth, productivity, and innovation while still preserving the human judgment and expertise that drive meaningful impact.

Curriculum Session: Prompting Like a Pro For Work

The 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, Heart, Hands Framework, a practical approach to prompt engineering that helps users provide AI with the context, tone, and direction needed to generate high-quality outputs. Participants will discover why most AI frustrations are not technology problems—they are communication problems—and how a simple shift in prompting can dramatically improve results.

Through live demonstrations and guided exercises, attendees will practice building prompts for real-world business scenarios, including content creation, communication, problem-solving, leadership, and decision-making. The session also introduces the concept of Agentic AI and explores how professionals can move from simply asking AI questions to creating systems and workflows that work on their behalf.

What You'll Learn:

• Why effective prompting is the foundation of successful AI use
• The Head, Heart, Hands Framework for creating high-quality prompts
• How to provide context, tone, and direction that improves AI outputs
• Practical prompting techniques for business, leadership, marketing, and productivity
• The difference between a great prompt and a generic prompt
• An introduction to Agentic AI and AI-powered workflows

Ideal For:
Professionals, leaders, entrepreneurs, creators, students, and anyone looking to improve the quality of their interactions with AI tools such as ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, Copilot, and Perplexity.

Format: Interactive workshop featuring live demonstrations, audience participation, hands-on prompt-building exercises, and practical frameworks attendees can immediately apply in their work and personal lives.

Key Takeaway: The future belongs to people who can communicate effectively with both humans and machines. Better prompts lead to better outcomes.

Curriculum Session: Responsible AI Stewardship

As 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, explores what it means to lead responsibly in the age of AI. Through the lenses of psychology, ethics, leadership, and human presence, attendees will examine how AI is reshaping decision-making, communication, and organizational culture.

Participants will be introduced to the CLEAN Model—Clarity, Language, Emotion, Anchoring, and Narrative—a practical framework for navigating complex AI-related decisions with intention and integrity. Through guided reflection, discussion, and real-world scenarios, attendees will explore the ethical implications of AI in areas such as hiring, performance management, customer engagement, and leadership.

Rather than focusing solely on what AI can do, this session challenges participants to consider what should remain uniquely human and how leaders can create environments where technology amplifies human potential rather than diminishes it.

What You'll Learn:

• The principles of responsible AI stewardship and ethical decision-making
• How psychology influences the way individuals and organizations adopt AI
• The CLEAN Model for navigating uncertainty and leading with intention
• Practical approaches to evaluating AI-related decisions through a human-centered lens
• Strategies for balancing innovation, efficiency, trust, and accountability
• How to remain grounded, present, and values-driven in a rapidly changing technological landscape

Ideal For:

Leaders, managers, entrepreneurs, HR professionals, educators, technologists, and anyone responsible for making decisions about how AI is implemented, governed, or used within their organization.

Format: Interactive discussion featuring guided reflection, real-world scenarios, audience participation, and practical leadership frameworks that attendees can immediately apply in both professional and personal settings.

Key Takeaway: The future of AI is not just about smarter technology—it is about wiser leadership. Responsible AI stewardship begins with the choices we make, the values we uphold, and the humanity we bring to every interaction.

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 everyday productivity. Panelists will discuss the differences between popular AI platforms and tools, foundational prompting techniques, real-world use cases, ethical considerations, and how individuals can begin integrating AI into their personal and professional lives without feeling overwhelmed. Whether you are completely new to AI or looking to strengthen your understanding, this session will provide a strong foundation for navigating the future of work in the age of AI.

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 overdependence on automation. Attendees will learn strategies for verifying AI-generated information, recognizing bias and inaccuracies, strengthening prompt evaluation skills, and using AI responsibly in both professional and personal settings. Through real-world examples and interactive discussion, this session will challenge participants to think intentionally about how to leverage AI as a partner for growth, productivity, and innovation while still preserving the human judgment and expertise that drive meaningful impact.

Curriculum Session: Prompting Like a Pro For Work

The 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, Heart, Hands Framework, a practical approach to prompt engineering that helps users provide AI with the context, tone, and direction needed to generate high-quality outputs. Participants will discover why most AI frustrations are not technology problems—they are communication problems—and how a simple shift in prompting can dramatically improve results.

Through live demonstrations and guided exercises, attendees will practice building prompts for real-world business scenarios, including content creation, communication, problem-solving, leadership, and decision-making. The session also introduces the concept of Agentic AI and explores how professionals can move from simply asking AI questions to creating systems and workflows that work on their behalf.

What You'll Learn:

• Why effective prompting is the foundation of successful AI use
• The Head, Heart, Hands Framework for creating high-quality prompts
• How to provide context, tone, and direction that improves AI outputs
• Practical prompting techniques for business, leadership, marketing, and productivity
• The difference between a great prompt and a generic prompt
• An introduction to Agentic AI and AI-powered workflows

Ideal For:
Professionals, leaders, entrepreneurs, creators, students, and anyone looking to improve the quality of their interactions with AI tools such as ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, Copilot, and Perplexity.

Format: Interactive workshop featuring live demonstrations, audience participation, hands-on prompt-building exercises, and practical frameworks attendees can immediately apply in their work and personal lives.

Key Takeaway: The future belongs to people who can communicate effectively with both humans and machines. Better prompts lead to better outcomes.

Curriculum Session: Responsible AI Stewardship

As 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, explores what it means to lead responsibly in the age of AI. Through the lenses of psychology, ethics, leadership, and human presence, attendees will examine how AI is reshaping decision-making, communication, and organizational culture.

Participants will be introduced to the CLEAN Model—Clarity, Language, Emotion, Anchoring, and Narrative—a practical framework for navigating complex AI-related decisions with intention and integrity. Through guided reflection, discussion, and real-world scenarios, attendees will explore the ethical implications of AI in areas such as hiring, performance management, customer engagement, and leadership.

Rather than focusing solely on what AI can do, this session challenges participants to consider what should remain uniquely human and how leaders can create environments where technology amplifies human potential rather than diminishes it.

What You'll Learn:

• The principles of responsible AI stewardship and ethical decision-making
• How psychology influences the way individuals and organizations adopt AI
• The CLEAN Model for navigating uncertainty and leading with intention
• Practical approaches to evaluating AI-related decisions through a human-centered lens
• Strategies for balancing innovation, efficiency, trust, and accountability
• How to remain grounded, present, and values-driven in a rapidly changing technological landscape

Ideal For:

Leaders, managers, entrepreneurs, HR professionals, educators, technologists, and anyone responsible for making decisions about how AI is implemented, governed, or used within their organization.

Format: Interactive discussion featuring guided reflection, real-world scenarios, audience participation, and practical leadership frameworks that attendees can immediately apply in both professional and personal settings.

Key Takeaway: The future of AI is not just about smarter technology—it is about wiser leadership. Responsible AI stewardship begins with the choices we make, the values we uphold, and the humanity we bring to every interaction.

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 everyday productivity. Panelists will discuss the differences between popular AI platforms and tools, foundational prompting techniques, real-world use cases, ethical considerations, and how individuals can begin integrating AI into their personal and professional lives without feeling overwhelmed. Whether you are completely new to AI or looking to strengthen your understanding, this session will provide a strong foundation for navigating the future of work in the age of AI.

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 overdependence on automation. Attendees will learn strategies for verifying AI-generated information, recognizing bias and inaccuracies, strengthening prompt evaluation skills, and using AI responsibly in both professional and personal settings. Through real-world examples and interactive discussion, this session will challenge participants to think intentionally about how to leverage AI as a partner for growth, productivity, and innovation while still preserving the human judgment and expertise that drive meaningful impact.

Curriculum Session: Prompting Like a Pro For Work

The 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, Heart, Hands Framework, a practical approach to prompt engineering that helps users provide AI with the context, tone, and direction needed to generate high-quality outputs. Participants will discover why most AI frustrations are not technology problems—they are communication problems—and how a simple shift in prompting can dramatically improve results.

Through live demonstrations and guided exercises, attendees will practice building prompts for real-world business scenarios, including content creation, communication, problem-solving, leadership, and decision-making. The session also introduces the concept of Agentic AI and explores how professionals can move from simply asking AI questions to creating systems and workflows that work on their behalf.

What You'll Learn:

• Why effective prompting is the foundation of successful AI use
• The Head, Heart, Hands Framework for creating high-quality prompts
• How to provide context, tone, and direction that improves AI outputs
• Practical prompting techniques for business, leadership, marketing, and productivity
• The difference between a great prompt and a generic prompt
• An introduction to Agentic AI and AI-powered workflows

Ideal For:
Professionals, leaders, entrepreneurs, creators, students, and anyone looking to improve the quality of their interactions with AI tools such as ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, Copilot, and Perplexity.

Format: Interactive workshop featuring live demonstrations, audience participation, hands-on prompt-building exercises, and practical frameworks attendees can immediately apply in their work and personal lives.

Key Takeaway: The future belongs to people who can communicate effectively with both humans and machines. Better prompts lead to better outcomes.

Curriculum Session: Responsible AI Stewardship

As 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, explores what it means to lead responsibly in the age of AI. Through the lenses of psychology, ethics, leadership, and human presence, attendees will examine how AI is reshaping decision-making, communication, and organizational culture.

Participants will be introduced to the CLEAN Model—Clarity, Language, Emotion, Anchoring, and Narrative—a practical framework for navigating complex AI-related decisions with intention and integrity. Through guided reflection, discussion, and real-world scenarios, attendees will explore the ethical implications of AI in areas such as hiring, performance management, customer engagement, and leadership.

Rather than focusing solely on what AI can do, this session challenges participants to consider what should remain uniquely human and how leaders can create environments where technology amplifies human potential rather than diminishes it.

What You'll Learn:

• The principles of responsible AI stewardship and ethical decision-making
• How psychology influences the way individuals and organizations adopt AI
• The CLEAN Model for navigating uncertainty and leading with intention
• Practical approaches to evaluating AI-related decisions through a human-centered lens
• Strategies for balancing innovation, efficiency, trust, and accountability
• How to remain grounded, present, and values-driven in a rapidly changing technological landscape

Ideal For:

Leaders, managers, entrepreneurs, HR professionals, educators, technologists, and anyone responsible for making decisions about how AI is implemented, governed, or used within their organization.

Format: Interactive discussion featuring guided reflection, real-world scenarios, audience participation, and practical leadership frameworks that attendees can immediately apply in both professional and personal settings.

Key Takeaway: The future of AI is not just about smarter technology—it is about wiser leadership. Responsible AI stewardship begins with the choices we make, the values we uphold, and the humanity we bring to every interaction.