What’s next in the age of AI?
Women in Technology Wisconsin and the New Digital Alliance invite you to explore how artificial intelligence is changing classrooms, careers, and communities across Wisconsin and beyond.
Hear from keynote speakers Elaine Stephens of Google and Michelle Schuler of Microsoft, then join conversations and breakout sessions on AI in education, professional upskilling, instructional design, entrepreneurship, and the expectations that come with an always-on workplace.
Whether you’re a student, educator, early career professional, or experienced technology leader, you’ll leave with fresh perspectives, practical ideas, and new connections.
Agenda
8:00-8:45 a.m. | Arrival, check-in, networking breakfast
8:45-9:30 a.m. | Opening Remarks & Keynote I Corinne Idzorek, Thrivent
9:25-10:20 a.m. | “The Price of Always On”
Facilitated table discussions about employer and employee expectations in an age of always-on AI.
10:25-11:10 a.m. | Faculty and educational breakout sessions
- Panel: Faculty on educating students in the age of AI | Various panelists
- Breakout 1: “From Curiosity to Capability” | Melanie Thiel, Schneider
- Breakout 2: Utilizing AI Tools in Instructional Design | Becca Mclagan, UW–Oshkosh
11:15-12:00 p.m. | Buffet Lunch
12:00-12:30 p.m. | Lunch Keynote with Elaine Stephens, Google
12:35-1:20 p.m. | User experience, real world experience, engineering and upskilling breakouts
- Breakout 1: “Design in the Age of AI” | Leah Ujda, UW–Madison
- Breakout 2: "From AI Interest to AI Action: Students, Small Business, & Real-World AI" | John Muraski, UW–Oshkosh;
Joined by Ari Thomas, Small Business AI Clinic Student Consultant & Corbin Kuehne, Innovation Foundry Student Consultant
- Breakout 3: “Why AI Engineering Is More Addictive Than Reality TV” | Suneesha Kudipudi, Schneider
- Breakout 4: Upskilling Program AI Workshop | Danie Remmick, Gener8tor
1:25-1:55 p.m. | Fireside Chat with Michelle Schuler, Microsoft
1:55-2:05 p.m. | Closing Remarks & Thank You - WiT
About the Keynote Speakers
Corrine Idzorek is Manager, Product in Enterprise AI at Thrivent, where she leads the development of custom AI solutions for financial advisors and the clients they serve. Her work sits at the intersection of AI innovation and the practical realities of financial services, helping teams translate emerging technology into tools that improve how advisors work.
Elaine Stephens is multifaceted, innovative IT executive with a passion for complex, high-quality systems. Proven ability to merge business needs with emerging disruptive technologies to drive pro-active development of world-class solutions. Dynamic senior leader who successfully unites culturally diverse, geographically dispersed teams. Veteran in all phases of solution management. MIT and Harvard educated. Looking for a company that rewards excellence.
Michelle Schuler is a community-centered technology and economic development leader at Microsoft, where she leads TechSpark U.S. Partnerships. She builds cross-sector partnerships that connect AI, workforce development, education, and economic opportunity, creating scalable models that help communities move from technology awareness to adoption.
A huge thank you to our sponsors, UW Madison College of Computing & Artificial Intelligence, UW Oshkosh College of Business, Arts and Communications, UW Oshkosh - Mary Novak-Jandrey College of Nursing, Health Professions & STEM, and gener8tor for making this event possible.
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