Schedule
Dates: Jan 26–29, 2026 Monday–Thursday
Times: 10:00 AM CT & 3:00 PM CT
Mon — Foundations & Strategy
10:00 AM — Theme: Start Smart
Learn the fundamentals of automation, from defining what it is to identifying its first applications in your organization. This session will walk participants through how to build an automation strategy that balances innovation with practicality. You’ll leave with a step-by-step plan to launch your first automation project with confidence.
3:00 PM — Theme: Right Work, Right Way
Automation success depends on selecting the right use cases. In this session, experts will share frameworks for scoring potential projects, ensuring you invest in areas with the highest return. Discover how to avoid common pitfalls and identify quick wins that deliver measurable value.
Tues — People, Process, & Governance
10:00 AM — Theme: Human + Machine
Automation is most effective when people and technology are designed to work together. This webinar focuses on change management and workforce enablement, exploring how to reskill teams and foster buy-in. Participants will gain tools for building a culture that thrives in an automated environment.
3:00 PM — Theme: Guardrails by Design
Responsible automation requires strong governance. This session covers compliance, security, and ethical considerations, offering practical templates and case studies. Learn how to implement guardrails that protect your organization while still driving innovation.
Wed — Tech & Architecture
10:00 AM — Theme: Build Once, Scale Many
Explore reference architectures that enable automation to grow across teams and departments. This session highlights integration patterns, platform choices, and orchestration strategies. Participants will learn how to design scalable systems without adding unnecessary complexity.
3:00 PM — Theme: Measure What Matters
Measurement is critical for proving the value of automation. This session dives into key metrics, from system reliability to business outcomes. You’ll learn how to design dashboards that track impact in ways executives and teams can both understand.
Thursday — Industry Playbooks & Roadmaps
10:00 AM — Theme: Build Once, Scale Many
Explore reference architectures that enable automation to grow across teams and departments. This session highlights integration patterns, platform choices, and orchestration strategies. Participants will learn how to design scalable systems without adding unnecessary complexity.
3:00 PM — Theme: Measure What Matters
Measurement is critical for proving the value of automation. This session dives into key metrics, from system reliability to business outcomes. You’ll learn how to design dashboards that track impact in ways executives and teams can both understand.