Event Host & MC
Invitation Only · 2026 Edition
AI Workforce
Readiness Summit
An exclusive, invite-only experience for leaders shaping the future
of AI talent.
Limited seats · Applications reviewed within 3 business days
Event Date
September 16
Time Window
8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
(GMT-4) EDT
Host Location
BMCC - Fiterman Hall
NYC
This curated in-person gathering brings together a select group of leaders across education, workforce, and industry to explore how AI is transforming skills, careers, and organisations.
Hosted in collaboration with
01 / About the Event
A focused room for the leaders building AI-ready talent.
This invite-only summit is designed for a focused group of decision-makers and practitioners working at the intersection of AI, education, and workforce development.
Through keynotes, expert-led sessions, and peer discussions, the event will focus on building AI-ready talent pipelines and scalable learning pathways. The format prioritises depth over scale, enabling meaningful conversations, stronger connections, and actionable outcomes.
02 / Speakers
Learn from leaders shaping the future of AI talent.
Featured Speaker
Ben Watson
A global learning and technology executive with decades of experience across AI education, workforce transformation, professional certification, and commercial growth. At AI CERTs® he leads global commercial strategy, partnerships, and initiatives that expand the reach of AI and blockchain certification programmes. Previously held senior leadership roles at Microsoft, Global Knowledge, Skillsoft, and Skillable.
Featured Speaker
Jeff Felice
A global certification and workforce development leader with more than 25 years of experience scaling learning, certification, and partner ecosystems worldwide. As COO of AI CERTs® he leads global operations, platform scalability, and strategic partnerships. Previously President of CertNexus, expanding a globally recognised certification body across more than 60 countries.
03 / Why Attend
Five reasons leaders are coming.
- 01Understand how AI is reshaping workforce and education models
- 02Gain clarity on certification and training pathways
- 03Learn from organisations actively implementing AI programs
- 04Engage directly with leaders across academia, industry, and workforce ecosystems
- 05Identify concrete opportunities for collaboration and implementation
04 / Who Should Attend
A deliberately curated room.
- Academic and institutional leaders
- Workforce development organisations
- Government and policy representatives
- Corporate L&D, HR, and strategy leaders
- Employers building AI capabilities
See yourself in the room? Applications take less than two minutes.
Request Your Invitation05 / Agenda Snapshot
Five hours. One focused morning.
A purposeful flow built around insight, exchange, and next steps , not back-to-back talks.
September 16, 2026 · NYC
- 01
08:00 – 08:45
Registration, Breakfast & Networking
- 02
08:45 – 09:00
Welcome & Opening Remarks
- 03
09:00 – 10:00
Keynote: The Future of Work in the Age of AI
- 04
10:00 – 11:30
AI Workforce & Certification Sessions
- 05
11:30 – 12:00
Closing & Networking
06 / Session Experience
From insight to action, inside the same room.
Each session is designed with a clear next step, enabling participants to move from insight to action during the event.
Opening & Keynote
Gain a macro view of how AI is transforming industries, skills, and talent expectations.
Industry & Thought Leadership Sessions
Explore how organisations are approaching AI adoption, workforce readiness, and transformation strategies.
Education & Certification Segment
Understand certification pathways, learning models, and how to implement structured AI training programs.
Workforce & Partnership Discussions
Dive into collaboration opportunities across institutions, employers, and ecosystem partners.
Program & Initiative Showcase
Detailed overview of training programs, pilot structures, and implementation models, the working session for partners ready to act.
Closing Session
Summarise key outcomes and define next steps.
07 / What You Will Gain
Leave with momentum, not just notes.
Outcome 01
Identify actionable AI training and workforce strategies
Outcome 02
Explore pilot programs and implementation pathways
Outcome 03
Connect with peers and ecosystem partners
Outcome 04
Define next steps aligned to organisational goals
08 / Request Your Invitation
Apply for a seat.
Due to the curated nature of this event, participation is limited. Submissions are reviewed to ensure a relevant mix of participants.
Date
September 16, 2026
Time
8:00 AM - 12:00 PM (GMT-4) EDT
Venue
Borough of Manhattan Community College (BMCC) - Fiterman Hall, 245 Greenwich Street, New York, NY 10007
Format
In-person · Invitation only
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Reviewed within 3 business days