AI & Digital Fluency Events

Learn, Connect, Accelerate.

Live Events, Panels, and Discussion

Join MJ Petroni and other experts from the field to learn about AI and Digital Fluency—and the future of digital economies. Both free and members-only events are shown below.

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VIP Guest Sessions

Advanced membership tiers have access to additional VIP guest speaker sessions to gain insights from industry-leading executives and practitioners who are implementing AI strategies now.

Peer-to-Peer Learning Exchanges

Members can engage in peer-to-peer learning exchanges through roundtable discussions, online chat and interactive sessions. Share with like-minded executives implementing AI and digital initiatives. Benefit from the collective wisdom, support, and practical insights of a trusted community.

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Free to the Public
October 26, 2023

Become an AI Explorer in an Uncharted World

You can set direction even if your destinations aren't clear yet.

In this session, we'll explore what it means to be an AI Explorer—shaping the future of AI, pivoting your career, and driving sustainable business success.

  • Understand how to set direction for yourself and your team—even when a clear destination can't be seen yet
  • Learn how to quickly synchronize your thinking with your colleagues by creating powerful thought partnerships
  • Distinguish between hype and reality in AI claims
  • Discuss how to set expectations—and measure success—for both incremental and exponential gains in AI
Free to the Public
November 28, 2023

AI in Health: Inclusion, Opportunities and Harm Reduction

From hospital-at-home and virtual care programs to transparent pricing and data-driven business strategies, digital technologies are changing how the industry works. Join healthtech innovator Gabrielle Mirsaidi (of Vital.io, and previously at Epic) and MJ Petroni as they dive into the future of health & AI. At Vital, Gabrielle uses AI to vastly improve the patient experience in US emergency rooms, explaining the process and jargon to the rest of us in real-time—improving patient outcomes and experience. 

To ensure continued success in our always-connected future, organizations in the health sector must upgrade their thinking as well as their equipment—and now integrate "thinking machines." We'll talk about how to start with lessons applicable to every industry.

Free to the Public
December 13, 2023

24 minutes on what to put in your AI budget for '24

The clock is ticking on next year's plans—so what should you be preparing for?

Whether your budget for '24 is set or not, it's worth joining this vibrant discussion on AI transformation with MJ Petroni and Pam Cytron. AI takes a blend of both tech and teams—a balancing act MJ helps organizations large and small with. Pam will bring the tough talk from her veteran fintech/wealthtech background (and current role as President of the Founder's Arena) as we help you quickly sync up your big plans with those pesky line items.

Leave with clarity on categories you should budget for, including: 

  • Foundational models and tools
  • Data supply chain modernization
  • AI and Digital Fluency
  • Tech debt (to get prepared for AI integrations)
Free to the Public
April 25, 2024

AI Fluency for Leaders (Webinar with Tec de Monterrey)

AI Fluency for Leaders: Generative AI Foundations & Strategy

Forward-thinking leaders need to understand the impact and possibilities of generative AI—and set a clear direction even when an exact destination isn't clear yet. To accelerate an AI journey, we have to adopt new mindsets, see AI’s impacts on markets and society, practice with real AI tools, and de-mystify the underlying technologies.

This English-language webinar will help you learn key areas of executive competency for an AI-powered future. Participants will also be eligible for enrollment in our AI Fluency for Leaders executive education course in partnership with Universidad Tecnológico de Monterrey, starting Summer 2024.

Partner Event
May 2, 2024

VIP Breakfast: Leadership in the AI Era

Key questions for your AI strategy—beyond ChatGPT

In the AI era, forward-thinking leaders need to set direction even when an exact destination isn't clear yet. 

To accelerate an AI journey, we have to adopt new mindsets, create AI fluency in our organizations, practice with real AI tools, and de-mystify underlying technologies. 

This interactive session (which will include a visually-rich presentation and dialogue with your peers) will highlight AI’s impacts on LatAm markets and society, business models, talent, and more.

Equip yourself by the end of our time together with a list of key strategic decisions your organization will need to make for an AI-powered future. 

Participants will also be eligible for early enrollment in our limited space AI Fluency for Leaders executive education course in partnership with Universidad Tecnológico de Monterrey, starting early June 2024.

Free to the Public
May 16, 2024

AI Fluency for Leaders (Webinar with Singularity University)

AI Fluency for Leaders: Generative AI Foundations & Strategy

In an era powered by exponential technologies like AI, forward-thinking leaders need to set direction even when an exact destination isn't clear yet. 

To accelerate an AI journey, we have to adopt new mindsets, create AI fluency in our organizations, see AI’s impacts on markets and society, practice with real AI tools, and de-mystify underlying technologies. 

This English-language webinar will help you learn key executive skills for an AI-powered future, highlight strategic decisions you and your organization will need to make, and bring clarity to your next steps.

Partner Event
May 23, 2024

VIP Lunch: Leadership in the AI Era

Key questions for your AI strategy—beyond ChatGPT

Forward-thinking leaders need to understand the impact and possibilities of generative AI—and set clear direction even when an exact destination isn't visible yet. In this interactive session (which will include a visually-rich presentation and dialogue with your peers), you'll AI’s impacts on markets and society, business models, talent and more.

This English-language event will help equip you with a list of key leadership decisions for an AI-powered future. Participants will also be eligible for early enrollment in our limited space AI Fluency for Leaders executive education course in partnership with Universidad Tecnológico de Monterrey, starting early June 2024.

Partner Event
May 28, 2024

AI Fluency for Innovation Leaders (Webinar with Tec de Monterrey)

AI Fluency for Leaders: Generative AI Foundations & Strategy

Forward-thinking leaders need to understand the impact and possibilities of generative AI—and set a clear direction even when an exact destination isn't clear yet. To accelerate an AI journey, we have to adopt new mindsets, see AI’s impacts on markets and society, practice with real AI tools, and de-mystify the underlying technologies.

This English-language webinar will help you learn key areas of executive competency for an AI-powered future. Participants will also be eligible for enrollment in our AI Fluency for Leaders executive education course in partnership with Universidad Tecnológico de Monterrey, starting Summer 2024.

Partner Event
May 30, 2024

IAB México Conecta 2024 (AI Keynote)

Advertising, Content and Communication in the AI Era

Join us at the 2024 International Advertising Bureau's Conecta conference, where MJ Petroni will  speak about the possibilities—and perils—of AI for the advertising, marketing and brand world. Learn how generative AI will affect not just our workflows (and jobs) but also the fundamental nature of our relationship to technology, content and co-creation. Then consider "AI on Monday"—practical considerations for executives and creatives in their AI strategy.

Free to the Public
July 9, 2024

AI Fluency for Leaders (Webinar with Tec de Monterrey)

AI Fluency for Leaders: Generative AI Foundations & Strategy

In an era powered by exponential technologies like AI, forward-thinking leaders need to set direction even when an exact destination isn't clear yet. 

To accelerate an AI journey, we have to adopt new mindsets, create AI fluency in our organizations, see AI’s impacts on markets and society, practice with real AI tools, and de-mystify underlying technologies. 

This English-language webinar will help you learn key executive skills for an AI-powered future, highlight strategic decisions you will need to make, and bring clarity to your next steps.

Participants will also be eligible for enrollment in our AI Fluency for Leaders executive education course in partnership with Universidad Tecnológico de Monterrey, starting Summer 2024.

Free to the Public
November 7, 2024

AI Leadership Panel at Dell Tech Forum 2024

Applications of Generative AI across art, business, African languages and more

MJ Petroni, Cyborg Anthropologist and AI Fluency leader, will be hosting a panel at the Dell Technologies Forum 2024. Speakers on the panel will include leaders from African-language-native generative AI model companies, musicians using generative AI for new forms of instruments, a Dell AI transformation leader,  and AI solution developers. This rich conversation and diverse panel will help you understand the landscape of AI across Africa—with African examples of real implementation.