09/18/2026
Event - Standing in the Middle: Navigating the Promise and Peril of AI
Date: October 22, 2026
Location: Sage 3239
Registration: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/standing-in-the-middle-navigating-the-promise-and-peril-of-ai-tickets-1998580489043?aff=oddtdtcreator
(registration is limited to 48 people)
Agenda: 5:00-6:00 - Networking (light Hors d'oeuvres will be served)
6:00-7:00 - AI Talk
Speaker: John Muraski
Artificial intelligence is changing the way we work, learn, communicate, and lead⦠but making sense of it has become increasingly difficult. Headlines alternate between extraordinary breakthroughs and alarming predictions, leaving many wondering where the truth lies.
This presentation explores what it means to stand in the middle of the AI conversation. Rather than viewing AI through the lens of hype or fear, weβll examine the opportunities, challenges, and tradeoffs that are shaping business and society. Together, weβll explore questions surrounding productivity, creativity, jobs, ethics, privacy, energy, and the future of work while considering how thoughtful leaders can make informed decisions in a rapidly changing world.
Whether youβre an AI enthusiast, a skeptic, or simply curious about what comes next, youβll leave with a balanced perspective and practical insights for navigating the promiseβand the perilβof artificial intelligence.