2026
November 10, 2026·8:00 am – 5:00 pm
American Swedish Institute·2600 Park Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55407
A day built by The BWC & MN Women in AI for women at every stage of the AI learning curve. Learn about practical applications, have honest conversations about where AI is headed, and real talk on leading through change.
Who It's For
This Summit is designed for a range of starting points. There's no single “right” level to walk in at.
Whether you're just getting curious about AI or already leading a team through it, the Summit is built to meet you where you are, with room to learn something hands-on, think bigger about where this is all going, and talk honestly about leading through it.
You've heard the buzz and want to understand what AI actually is, without feeling behind.
You know what you want to do with AI, you just need the “how.”
You're the one responsible for guiding a team or business through AI adoption.
You're already fluent, and you're here for where AI is going next.
The Day
A full day of practical applications, big-picture thinking, and honest leadership conversation.
Registration
Time to finish those conversations
Choose Your Path
Four tracks, four sessions each. You will choose one session for each of the four time slots, mixing and matching across tracks however you like. Every session runs 45 minutes.
Sessions marked "All levels" are built for everyone.
The bigger picture: policy, industry, energy, and education across Minnesota.
What do state and federal policy mean for Minnesota workers and businesses? What policies and developments are our local reps concerned about? Join our special guests to learn how the state of Minnesota is approaching AI.
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Sponsored by Hollstadt Consulting
In recent years, enterprise organizations have gained a reputation of being slow to adopt AI, with tons of pilots that have not shown real results. Find out what is actually happening inside local Fortune 500s.
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One of the biggest concerns about AI is its impact on energy usage and the climate. We will explore how AI systems and data centers are affecting our energy grid and natural resources, and what we can do to help reduce that impact.
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AI has transformed nearly every industry and education is no exception. Learn with local leaders how AI has transformed Minnesota schools. We are covering the good, the bad and the ugly, including how and why the North Star state is ranked 49th in the nation for computer science education.
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Guiding a team or business through AI change, with clarity and confidence.
Some of the biggest obstacles to integrating AI into your organization are not technical, they are interpersonal. Learn how to successfully adopt AI with your team and what challenges you may want to keep an eye out for.
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The headlines are a bit terrifying these days: layoffs seemingly everywhere, a challenging job market, and rumors of many women leaving the workforce altogether. We will explore what the job market actually looks like in 2026 and what actionable steps job seekers can take to stand out in a crowded market.
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AI agents and agentic systems have been all the rage in 2026, but down here on planet earth, results have been mixed to say the least. We will explore how well agentic systems are actually performing compared to teams of humans, and what business leaders need to know about the near future of AI agents.
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Some of the biggest questions coming from organizations large and small center on who is liable for AI usage snafus. What happens if a user manipulates a customer support chatbot? What do companies need to know about using IP or sensitive data with these systems? Our legal experts walk you through what you need to know.
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Hands-on sessions to build real, usable AI skills, no jargon required.
Looking for a fun and safe place to learn what you need to know about AI? Join this session to walk through the basics quickly and learn just what all the fuss is about.
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An intro to vibe coding with MN Women in AI's Lovable Ambassadors, who will walk you through how to build a website or app for the very first time. Learn the principles needed to start building applications, agents, and much more.
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Want to see how women like you are using AI to scale their marketing? Check out AI projects built by local marketing leaders and how they impacted their businesses.
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Want to learn new strategies to increase your sales with AI tools? Check out AI projects built by women just like you and how they impacted their sales.
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Real projects from women who built them, start to finish.
Want to see how women just like you are vibe coding their own websites without any software engineering skills? Join us for this demo to see how different business owners built their own websites with AI tools.
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Always wanted to build your own app but thought you would need a software engineer and tens of thousands of dollars to spare? See how local business leaders built their own complex apps for their work, with or without coding experience.
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Scheduling, invoicing, intake, customer service, hiring paperwork. The unglamorous hours that eat a small company alive. Learn from business leaders like you on how they used AI tools to automate their most tedious processes.
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Using AI in production without losing the story.
Best for creatives and marketers
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Registration
Spend the day navigating the world of AI with other women in business and tech. Choose your sessions, share a meal and leave with new ideas and connections.
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With Gratitude
This event is made possible through the generosity of our sponsors.
We have many different levels of sponsorship and are open to creating something custom too! Use the button below to send us a note and we'll follow up!