AI Launchpad NW
Helping PNW professionals take off with AI
This session is built for leaders, teams, and professionals working across small and medium-sized businesses in the great Pacific Northwest. If you’ve dabbled in ChatGPT or heard the AI buzz but don’t know how to move from curiosity to capability, you’re in the right place.
The content is designed to help you cut through the noise, embrace AI’s potential and create actionable plans to use AI practically, responsibly, and confidently in your day-to-day work. Whether you're leading a team or managing your own workload, you’ll leave with tools, examples, and fresh perspective on what AI can (and can’t) do for your role, your org, and your future. We use a proven people-centric approach that focuses on empowering people to work smarter, collaborate better, and lead with purpose.
As part of the session, you'll also have the chance to connect directly with AI experts during small group Q&A discussions. We've brought together specialists in creativity, policy, tech, and operations to answer your questions — including the ones you might not want to ask in a big crowd. It's a great opportunity to get practical advice tailored to your work and walk away with real-world insights.
This session is especially relevant for organizations ready to take smart first steps or level up from casual experimentation into meaningful, business-aligned use.
Thank you to our sponsors
Willamette University School of Computing and Information Sciences
Zapier
Prosper Portland
Upstart Collective
Agenda
10:00 - 10:30: Doors Open
10:30 - 11:15: AI for Individuals
11:15 - 12:30: Small Group Q&A over Lunch
12:30 - 1:30: AI for Organizations
1:30 - 2:15: AI Automation with Zapier
2:15 - 3:00: Wrap/Networking
About AI Launchpad NW
This event is presented by the founders of AI Portland and Pacific AI Advisory, Portland’s trusted partners in practical, people-centered AI strategy and adoption. They believe that AI can empower the people of Portland to do their best work, enhancing creativity, collaboration, and innovation, so organizations can thrive in a rapidly changing world.