The Why
AI is reshaping how work is done. With this, individuals throughout organizations need to acquire new skills to succeed in a changing world and support business innovation. Leaders and professionals need more than just access to AI tools— they need practical AI competence, governance frameworks, and co-thinking competencies. Building these capabilities will help the Kansas City region and its workforce thrive.
A flexible portfolio of learning experiences designed to meet diverse professional and organizational needs.
Who We Are Serving
Kansas City’s leaders and professionals navigating the growing impact of artificial intelligence across their organizations. This initiative is designed for:
- Functional Specialists & Managers in areas such as Finance, HR, Marketing, and Supply Chain seeking practical, job-specific AI applications and strategies.
- Executives & Strategists leading AI-driven organizational change.
- Entrepreneurs & Small Business Owners looking to leverage AI for growth and operational effectiveness.
- Professionals and Leaders developing AI fluency, toolkits, and co-thinking capabilities.
Expert Speaker Series
Highlighting real-world use cases, emerging issues, and organizational strategies.
The next Expert Speaker Series session will be announced soon. If you would like to be notified when the session is scheduled please let us know at umkcexeced@umkc.edu.
Date to be announced.
UMKC Bloch Executive Hall 218
Session Schedule
- 8:00–8:30 a.m. — Arrival, coffee, and pastries/bagels
- 8:30–10:00 a.m. — Program presentation and discussion
- Q&A will take place at the conclusion of the session.
What does it cost?
$Free
ABOUT THE SPEAKER
Speaker to be announced.
Upcoming AI Workshops
- From Dabbler to Co-Thinker: A New Framework for Working with AI | July 24, 2026
- How Well Did You Frame That? Problem Definition and AI | August 21, 2026
- AI and the Analyst Mindset: Sharper Decisions for Finance and Strategy Professionals | September 18, 2026
- Financial Analysis with AI | October 6, 2026
- Smarter Investing Through AI Co-Thinking: A Workshop for the Do-It-Yourself Investor | October 30, 2026
Coming Soon
Targeted Hands-On Workshops (1-to-2-day sessions) focused on functional areas and sector-specific applications.
Leadership and Co-Thinking Seminars (1-to-2-day sessions) exploring AI’s strategic impact, governance frameworks, and co-thinking capabilities with AI.
AI Accelerators helping organizations implement AI solutions across a four-month workshop series
On-Demand Resources: Flexible access to curated learning content to support continuous growth.
