Innovation, artificial intelligence top agenda at Wisconsin Economic Summit
Registration open now for the for Oct. 15-16 event in La Crosse
MADISON, WI. SEPT. 25, 2024 – The third annual Wisconsin Economic Summit, set for Oct. 15 and 16 in La Crosse, offers leaders in business, community development, education, and related fields a chance to learn more about how major trends in artificial intelligence (AI), entrepreneurship, and innovation are transforming Wisconsin’s economy.
Speakers at this year’s event include:
- Rebecca Ryan, futurist and founder of NEXT Generation Consulting.
- Michael Knetter, president and CEO at the University of Wisconsin Foundation.
- Jyoti Gupta, president and CEO of Women’s Health and X-Ray at GE HealthCare.
- Matt Kirchner, president of ATS/LAB Midwest and host of The TechEd Podcast.
- Jack Salzwedel, former chair and CEO of American Family Insurance.
- Pete Dulcamara, former vice president of corporate research for Kimberly-Clark; Founder of Pete Dulcamara & Associates.
The event’s moderator will be Kiah Calmese Walker, owner and principal of Joyistry.
The first day of the summit will focus on how innovation fuels our state’s economy. Industry leaders, policymakers, and entrepreneurs who drive change and create new opportunities will take the stage and share cutting-edge ideas and strategies that can transform businesses of all sizes and types.
The second day of the summit will focus on how AI is revolutionizing industries ranging from medicine to manufacturing and how businesses throughout the state can leverage these new technologies.
Visit the Wisconsin Economic Summit website, wedc.org/summit, to find more details, agenda updates, and registration information.
NOTE: This press release was submitted to Urban Milwaukee and was not written by an Urban Milwaukee writer. While it is believed to be reliable, Urban Milwaukee does not guarantee its accuracy or completeness.
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