11:30 AM – 12:30 PM

Arrival and Registration

Welcome reception and networking

12:30 PM – 12:45 PM

Welcome & Opening Remarks

Dan Sachs
Northeastern University

James Genone
Northeastern University

12:45 PM – 1:25 PM

Opening Keynote

Tina Eliassi-Rad
Northeastern University

1:30 PM – 2:20 PM

Panel 1: AI for Civic Impact: The Role of the Public Sector in AI Adoption and Transformation

As AI transforms public services and civic life, government and nonprofit leaders face unique challenges in implementation and oversight. This panel explores how policy shapes AI adoption, what workforce development support looks like in practice, new platforms for citizen engagement, and the governance structures needed to guide responsible AI use.

Key Topics: Policy implications of AI adoption; Support for workforce development; Citizen engagement platforms AI governance

Carrie Maultsby-Lute
Northeastern University (moderator)

Neil Kleiman
Northeastern University

Lili Gangas
Kapor Foundation

Michael Lai
Anthropic

Erica Joy Astrella
City of Oakland

2:15 PM – 3:10 PM

Concurrent Sessions

SESSION 1 | 2:25 PM – 3:10 PM | LISSER HALL

Panel 2: AI as Learning Amplifier: How can AI help us build rather than degrade our knowledge and expertise?
While concerns about AI replacing human intelligence dominate headlines, pioneering institutions are discovering how AI can enhance rather than diminish human capability. This session explores breakthrough approaches to AI-augmented learning that preserve human agency while amplifying potential.

Key Topics: AI and Learning; Pedagogical innovation and personalized learning; Preventing cognitive offloading while embracing AI tools

Javed Aslam
Northeastern University (moderator)

Matthew Rascoff
Stanford University

Matthew Beane
University of California, Santa Barbara

Bethany Edmunds
Northeastern University

Steven Syverud
Anthropic

SESSION 2 | 2:15 PM – 2:55 PM | Lokey Graduate School of Business

Student Session: AI and the Future of Jobs
An exclusive session for students featuring Connie Yowell (Northeastern), Peter McCrory (Anthropic), Rob English (THE WORK), and Alexandra Legend Siegel (Salesforce) discussing career opportunities in the AI era.

Connie Yowell
Northeastern University

Rob English
THE WORK

Peter McCrory
Anthropic

Alexandra Legend Siegel
Salesforce

3:15 PM – 3:45 PM

Networking Break

Refreshments and continued discussions

3:45 PM – 4:35 PM

Panel 3: AI and the Early-Career Workforce: Preparing Students for AI-Native Careers

What does it mean to be career-ready in an AI-transformed workplace? This panel examines the emergence of AI-native careers, the shifting employment landscape, and practical approaches to building AI readiness across disciplines. Leaders from education and industry share insights on preparing students not just to work with AI, but to thrive in roles we’re only beginning to imagine.

Key Topics: AI impacts on employment; AI-native careers; AI readiness in education

Matt Tower
Whiteboard Advisors (moderator)

Heather Stefanski
McKinsey & Co.

Peter McCrory
Anthropic

Connie Yowell
Northeastern University

4:40 PM – 5:25 PM

Closing Keynote

Elizabeth Kelly
Anthropic

5:25 PM – 5:30 PM

Closing Remarks

James Genone
Northeastern University

5:30 PM – 6:30 PM

Reception

Networking and collaboration planning