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AI Unlocked: Leading the Future of Work

  • February 12, 2026
  • 8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
  • Conference Center at NICC in Peosta

Registration

  • Join the featured session, panel discussion, and lunch for $45. From 10:30am to 1:00pm.
  • Attend the full AI Conference from 8:30am to 3:30pm.

Event: AI Unlocked

Date: Thursday, February 12th 

Full-Day Access: Attend all sessions for $199 (a $100 savings).

Ethical AI & Panel Sessions Only: Join the featured session, panel discussion, and lunch for $45.

Credit: Attendees will receive one continuing education credit if they register for either the 2-hour session or the full-day conference.

Note: Payment must be received at the time of registration or registration will be voided. We can no longer accept late registrations. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.

Program Description: AI Unlocked

AI Unlocked is a full-day event designed to help HR professionals and business leaders understand and leverage artificial intelligence responsibly in the workplace. From practical applications to ethical considerations, this program equips attendees with actionable insights to navigate the rapidly evolving AI landscape.

Join industry-leading experts for a one-day conference designed to provide you with actionable frameworks, not theory, for navigating the challenges of AI. Discover how to use this powerful technology to reduce employee burnout, increase creativity and free your workforce for more meaningful, strategic work. 

You will leave equipped to:
  • Establish clear, compliant AI governance and ethical guardrails.
  • Develop a strategic plan for integrating AI into HR, marketing and operations.
  • Implement strategies to augment your workforce, not replace it, maximizing your human capital ROI.

Featured Session: Smarter Work, Safer Boundaries – Leading Ethical AI in the Workplace (10:30 AM to 1:00 PM)

Speaker: Celina Peerman

As AI tools transform the workplace, leaders must balance innovation with responsibility. This session provides an ethics-based approach to guide AI adoption without getting lost in technical or legal jargon.

In this session, we’ll explore:

  • What AI tools employees are already using—often unknowingly
  • Where ethical boundaries matter most (data use, bias, decision-making)
  • How leaders can set the tone for responsible AI use
  • Simple frameworks for conversations and clear expectations
  • Sample policies, cultural norms, and training strategies

This is not about coding or compliance checklists—it’s about leadership. You’ll leave with practical insights, discussion prompts, and tools to help your organization stay thoughtful, transparent, and future-ready.

Key Takeaways

  • Understand the current AI tools impacting your workplace
  • Learn ethical frameworks to guide decision-making
  • Gain sample policies and cultural norms for responsible AI use
  • Discover leadership strategies for setting clear expectations
  • Walk away with discussion questions and training ideas to implement immediately

Tri-State Human Resource Association. PO Box 1684Dubuque, IA 52004-1684

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