Agenda
Monday, September 14, 2026 | Annual Growth Innovation Leadership Council Meeting and Event Kick-Off
11:45 am
Growth Innovation Leadership Council Registration
*Please note participation in the Council’s Annual Meeting is restricted to Council Partners and Associate Partners only. Please visit the Council Tab above for more information.
12:00 pm
Annual Growth Innovation Leadership Council Meeting and Networking Luncheon
5:45 pm
Growth Innovation Leadership Annual Council Meeting Concludes
6:00 pm
Event Kick-Off and 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!
Tuesday, September 15, 2026 | Innovation Workshop and Networking
8:30 am
Registration and Continental Breakfast
9:00 am
Participant Meet ‘n’ Greet
This networking activity offers a valuable opportunity to quickly connect with peers facing similar challenges. It’s an excellent way to identify participants with valuable thought leadership and lay the foundation for meaningful discussions throughout the event.
9:30 AM
Welcome and Introduction
9:45 AM
HEADLINER – Navigating the Hype: Balancing Confidence and Caution in the Age of GenAI
10:15 AM
ASK THE EXPERTS! Panel Discussion – Inside Our GenAI Journey: Real-World Use Cases with Maximum Business Value
11:00 AM
Networking and Refreshment Break
11:20 AM
CONCURRENT COLLABORATION ZONES – CASE HISTORIES
Case Histories explore a specific use case and include informal conversations that draw upon the experience and expertise of the featured executive and participants.
Choose one of the following zones:
Zone 1.
Beyond Pilots: Integrating GenAI-Driven Innovation Across the Enterprise
Zone 2.
Optimizing Resources and Timing to Align Your GenAI Capabilities with Business Needs
12:15 PM
Networking Luncheon
1:00 PM
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 Internal SMEs for AI Fluency and Agentic AI Applications
Zone 2.
Successfully Integrating GenAI with Existing Systems and Processes
2:00 PM
Session to Session Travel Time
2:05 PM
EXECUTIVE BULLETIN – Speed vs. Quality: Ensuring ROI and Risk Reduction in AI Deployment
2:30 PM
Networking and Refreshment Break
2:50 PM
CONCURRENT COLLABORATION ZONES – CASE HISTORIES
Case Histories explore a specific use case and include informal conversations that draw upon the experience and expertise of the featured executive and participants.
Choose one of the following zones:
Zone 1.
Using AI to Capture Tribal Knowledge
Zone 2.
Confronting AI Innovation’s Biggest Barrier: The Data Problem
3:45 PM
Session to Session Travel Time
3:50 PM
EXECUTIVE BULLETIN – Establishing Effective Governance Frameworks for GenAI
4:15 PM
CAPSTONE – Tangible Ways That Really Work to Drive Change
4:45 PM
Networking Reception
Close out the day with drinks, small bites and meaningful connections with fellow peers in a relaxed yet entertaining setting!
Wednesday, September 16, 2026 I Innovation Tour: Honda Research Institute USA
8:00 am
Innovation Tours Check-In and Continental Breakfast
Innovation tours shuttle transportation provided.
8:30 am
Shuttle Departs for Innovation Tours
9:00 am
Innovation Center Tour: Honda Research Institute USA
12:00 PM
Shuttle Departs for Hotel
Register Now!
For further information or to register, call Gabe Manzano at +1-210-573-3473, or email him at [email protected]