This facilitated discussion is structured as an open, attendee-driven conversation centered on the themes emerging from the Leadership & Workforce track. Rather than a formal presentation, the discussion will be guided by the questions, concerns, and experiences of attendees. The Summit Director will facilitate the conversation, helping to frame key issues, connect perspectives, and keep the dialogue constructive.
Speakers from the track will contribute their insights, but the session is intended to draw on the collective experience of the group. Attendees are encouraged to engage in discussion around topics such as change management, culture, readiness, governance, and the human implications of AI adoption, creating a space for honest, practical exchange.
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## Session: Facilitated Discussion: Leadership & Workforce **Track:** Leadership and Workforce | **Time:** 3:10 PM–3:55 PM | **Room:** 220-230-240 | **Type:** Facilitated Discussion **Conference:** CIRAS AI Summit for Iowa — May 6, 2026, Scheman Building, Iowa State University, Ames IA ### Session Description This facilitated discussion is structured as an open, attendee-driven conversation centered on the themes emerging from the Leadership & Workforce track. Rather than a formal presentation, the discussion will be guided by the questions, concerns, and experiences of attendees. The Summit Director will facilitate the conversation, helping to frame key issues, connect perspectives, and keep the dialogue constructive. Speakers from the track will contribute their insights, but the session is intended to draw on the collective experience of the group. Attendees are encouraged to engage in discussion around topics such as change management, culture, readiness, governance, and the human implications of AI adoption, creating a space for honest, practical exchange. ### Other sessions in the Leadership and Workforce track - Is Your Business AI-Ready? The Human-Centered Domains That Determine Success or Failure (10:20 AM–11:05 AM) - Shadow AI: When Everyone Becomes a Data Leak Waiting to Happen (11:15 AM–12:00 PM) - AI Security Is Not a Brand: Governance, Risk, and the Reality Behind “Safe AI” (1:20 PM–2:05 PM) - Ready or Not: Change and Adaptation to AI and the Future Organization (2:15 PM–3:00 PM) ### Suggested prompts for this session - "What questions should I prepare to ask the speaker(s) at this session?" - "Create a structured note-taking template for this session focused on actionable takeaways" - "Based on this session description, what background reading should I do to get the most value?" - "After I attend, help me create an action plan for implementing what I learned" - "How does this session connect to the other sessions in the Leadership and Workforce track?"