Expert Events

From AI Experimentation to Enterprise Transformation: Scaling Innovation, Operational Excellence, and Trust in the Age of AI

Name: From AI Experimentation to Enterprise Transformation: Scaling Innovation, Operational Excellence, and Trust in the Age of AI
Start: 2026-09-16T18:00:00-06:00
End: 2026-09-16T21:00:00-06:00
Location: Al Biernat’s North

Join Blend and Fujitsu for an exclusive executive dinner exploring how organizations are moving beyond AI experimentation to enterprise-wide transformation. Through peer discussion, senior leaders will share how they are scaling AI, modernizing operations, and building the trust, governance, and workforce capabilities needed to deliver long-term business value.

Al Biernat’s North

September 16, 2026

to September 16, 2026

6:00 pm

- 9:00 pm

About this event

AI has moved beyond experimentation and into the boardroom. Across industries, leaders are under pressure to turn promising pilots into measurable business outcomes while modernizing operations, increasing productivity, and preparing their organizations for an AI-driven future.

Yet scaling AI successfully requires more than technology. It demands operational readiness, workforce transformation, trusted data, and governance frameworks that enable innovation while managing risk. Organizations that succeed will be those that move beyond isolated use cases and build AI capabilities that deliver sustainable value across the enterprise.

Join Blend and Fujitsu for an executive dinner bringing together senior leaders from manufacturing, industrial, retail, and technology organizations to discuss what it takes to move from experimentation to enterprise transformation. Through candid peer exchange, attendees will explore how organizations are scaling AI, modernizing operations, and building the trust and governance needed to turn innovation into long-term competitive advantage.

Our speakers

Colin Cosell

Head of Community - New York & Boston

Colin Cosell is a professional emcee, announcer, and executive communications expert with more than 25 years of experience across television, radio, film, stage, and corporate events. When he’s not at the lectern or moderating executive panels, Colin serves as the Public Address Announcer for the New York Mets, Army Football, the Premier Lacrosse League, and numerous other professional and collegiate teams. Over the course of his career, Colin has earned three Emmy Awards and has announced to more than 30 million attendees worldwide. His greatest source of pride, however, are his wife, Julia, and their little girl, Eloise.

Key themes & discussion topics

Scaling AI Beyond Pilot Projects
Explore what it takes to move AI initiatives from isolated experimentation into enterprise-wide adoption that delivers measurable business outcomes.

Modernising Operations Through AI
Discuss how AI and automation are transforming business operations, increasing productivity, and driving operational excellence across the enterprise.

Building an AI-Ready Workforce
Examine how organisations are preparing employees for AI-driven change by fostering adoption, developing new skills, and evolving operating models.

Trust, Governance & Responsible AI
Learn how leaders are balancing innovation with governance, security, data quality, and ethical AI practices to build confidence at scale.

Event agenda

Cocktails & networking

6:00 – 6:30 PM

Opening remarks & panel discussion

6:30 – 7:15 PM

Dinner & guided discussion

7:15 – 8:45

Event wrap-up & group reflection

8:45 – 9:00PM

Why should you attend?

Gain practical insights from peers who are navigating the challenges of scaling AI across complex enterprise environments.

Discover proven approaches to modernising operations while delivering measurable business value from AI investments.

Learn how leading organisations are preparing their workforces for AI-driven transformation and long-term success.

Exchange ideas with senior executives on building trusted, secure, and responsible AI strategies that support sustainable innovation.

Who should attend

This event is designed for senior leaders responsible for business transformation, technology strategy, operations, and innovation, and is ideal for leaders navigating the opportunities and challenges of scaling AI while driving operational efficiency and building trust in emerging technologies.

Venue

Al Biernat’s North

5251 Spring Valley Rd
Dallas
TX
TX 75254
United States

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