Agenda

Growth Innovation Leadership Council Critical Issue Roundtable

*Please note participation is exclusive to members only. For more information on the council, click here

Happy Hour Hangout

Join us for the Happy Hour Hangout, a perfect opportunity to network, connect with peers, and build relationships in a relaxed and casual setting. Kick off the event with great conversations, beer, wine, and good vibes as we unwind together. Come set the tone for an unforgettable experience!

Registration and Continental Breakfast

Participant Meet ‘n’ Greet

This end-user/practitioner networking activity is your opportunity to identify – right out of the gate – those peers who share challenges similar to your own. It’s a great way to find participants who have thought leadership you can benefit from and to facilitate later dialogues throughout the event.

Welcome and Introduction

HEADLINER – Navigating the Hype: Balancing Confidence and Caution in the Age of GenAI

Ask the Experts! Panel Discussion – Inside Our Gen AI Journey: Real-World Uses, Challenges, and Lessons Learned

Dhivya Nagasubramanian, Vice President – AI Transformation & Innovation, U.S. Bank

Networking & Refreshment Break

CONCURRENT COLLABORATION ZONES – ROUNDTABLES

Roundtable sessions capture the power of all participants’ voices, insights and experiences via group discussion and exploration of the issue at hand.

Choose one of the following zones:

Zone 1.

Upskilling and Preparing Your Team for Seamless Adoption and Effective Use

Zone 2.

Successfully Integrating Gen AI with Existing Systems and Processes

Networking Luncheon

INNOVATION CENTER TOUR

Join us for a once in a lifetime experience at the 3M Innovation Center and you’ll never look at the word “innovation” in the same way again. Immerse yourself in an exclusive world of innovation featuring a range of technologies underlying the thousands of products developed by 3M Company.

From the rubber sole on Neil Armstrong’s shoes, to components of the most advanced electronics and medical devices, 3M’s technology supports the company’s vision of advancing every company, enhancing every home, improving every life.

Through dynamic displays and interactive‚ hands-on demonstrations‚ you will have the opportunity to collaborate with 3M and enter a world where anything is possible – you will see previously unknown technologies and fascinating‚ practical real life applications. A team of highly trained‚ informative hosts from a variety of 3M technical and professional backgrounds will guide you on the journey of discovery. Color‚ sound‚ design.

EXECUTIVE BULLETIN – Establishing Effective Governance Frameworks for Gen AI

Alp Basol, Head of Innovation & AI Center of Excellence, CoBank

CONCURRENT COLLABORATION ZONES – CASE HISTORIES

Roundtable sessions capture the power of all participants’ voices, insights and experiences via group discussion and exploration of the issue at hand.

Choose one of the following zones:

Zone 1.

Demonstrating the Power of GenAI-Driven Innovation Across Business Units

Zone 2.

Optimizing Resources and Timing to Align Your GenAI Capabilities with Business Needs

Networking and Refreshment Break

EXECUTIVE INSIGHTS – Unleashing the Potential of Gen AI as Your Innovation Assistant

CAPSTONE – Tangible Ways That Really Work to Drive Change

Networking Reception

Close out the day with drinks, small bites and meaningful connections with fellow peers in a relaxed yet entertaining setting!