AI Innovations at Work Conference
Canceled
Wausau, WI
Business and Leadership
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Wednesday, February 25, 2026 | 8:15 a.m. - 3​:00 p.m. ​CT | One-Day ​​​Conference 

@ Center for Civic Engagement, Wausau, WI

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​ ​UW-Stevens Point is proud to co-host this conference with Northcentral Technical College

​Speaker Proposal Form

​The University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point is accepting proposals for 50-minute presentations for the 2025 AI Innovations Conference.

To ensure full consideration, please submit your proposals by December 1st, 2024.​ Each proposal should be submitted using a sepa​rate form.​​

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​Details

 

Join us for “AI Innovations at Work,” an in-person conference hosted by the University of Wisconsin–Stevens Point and Northcentral Technical College.

This event is designed for anyone interested in exploring how Artificial Intelligence can enhance their professional or personal life.

Throughout the day, participants will engage with keynote presentations and breakout sessions that highlight emerging ideas, real-world applications, and evolving best practices in AI. Attendees will gain insights into how AI is transforming a wide range of fields and discover practical approaches for integrating these technologies into everyday workflows.

The conference also offers dedicated networking opportunities, allowing you to connect with peers, share experiences, and spark meaningful conversations around the future of AI.

Don’t miss your chance to be part of a forward-thinking community that is shaping how we work and live in an AI-driven world. Join us at the Center for Civic Engagement for a day of inspiration, collaboration, and innovation!​​​

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​This AI Innovations At Work

Conference has been Canceled.

Opportunity for Waived Registration ​

Registration fees can be waived for qualifying small businesses, thanks to a partnership between the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC), UW’s Office for Business & Entrepreneurship, and the Small Business Development Center (SBDC) at UW-Stevens Point.

You must meet one of the requirements to apply for this:

  1. Small Business: An owner, employee, or staff member of a WI-based business currently operating (no pre-venture) with less than 500 employees.​​​
  2. ​MSBB Recipient: An owner, employee, or staff member of an organization that received a Main Street Bounceback Grant in 2021 or 2022.  
Visit the site below to learn more about this opportunity! 

If you have any questions about this waived opportunity, please email the Small Business Development Center at uwspce-sbdc@uwsp.edu​. 

​2026 Keynote Presentation​​​​​​​

The Moment AI Became Practical: Why Skills Transfer, Costs Collapsed, and Structure Now Wins 

This keynote examines the quiet inflection point that transformed artificial intelligence from a novelty into a practical, usable tool. Rather than focusing on specific tools or live demonstrations, the session explains what fundamentally changed, why experimentation is now low-risk, and how individuals and organizations can move from sporadic AI use to structured, repeatable advantage. The session is designed for audiences who want clarity, not hype, and a framework they can apply immediately.​​


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​Spencer X Smith: 2026 Opening Keynote

​Spencer X Smith consults for and invests in dozens of high-tech projects and teaches using simple language. He's been called an "emerging technology expert," by Forbes.

After starting his career at IBM during the Y2K days, Spencer has always been an early adopter of new technologies, so he can better teach others what he’s learned. He’s given 400+ in-person speeches in both the U.S. and Canada, including one at the New York Stock Exchange.​

Spencer’s AI-related clients include three of the world’s largest asset managers. He’s a graduate of the Economics of Digital Assets program at the University of Pennsylvania.​

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2026 Conference ​Schedule​​​​​​

8:15-9:00 a.m. | Check In & Light Breakfast 

Begin the conference by checking in and having some food to energize your day! ​​

9:00-9:15 a.m. | Welcome  

​​​​​​​​Attendees​ will be welcomed, and sponsors and partners will be introduced. ​

9:15-9:30 a.m. | Keynote Introduction

The hosts will introduce the keynote speaker. 


9:30-11:00 a.m. | Keynote 

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11:00-11:15 a.m. | Break 

​Reset and prepare for your first breakout session!

11:15-Noon | Breakout Session 1




12:05-12:55 p.m. | Lunch 



1:00-1:45 p.m. | Breakout Session 2

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2:00-2:45 p.m. | Breakout Session 3
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Thank You to Our Sponsors

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Registration Policy

Registration is complete only after full payment has been received. Program fees must be paid prior to the start of the event unless otherwise noted. 

Cancellation and Refund

The Continuing Education and Outreach office reserves the right to cancel a program due to low enrollment, severe weather, instructor illness, or other unforeseen circumstances. In such cases, participants will receive a full refund. 

Please provide an active email address and phone number that you regularly check when registering, so we can contact you if a program is cancelled or rescheduled. 
To cancel your registration, please email ibhwt@uwsp.edu  

Refunds will be granted if the Continuing Education and Outreach office is notified at least fourteen (14) days prior to the start of the program. No refunds will be issued for cancellations made less than fourteen (14) days before the programs start date. 


​Special Needs and Accommodations

Reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities will be provided upon request if made at least two (2) weeks in advance. To request accommodations, please contact Continuing Education Customer Service at 715-346-3838 or ibhwt@uwsp.edu. 


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