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Foster Global AI Summit 2025

Foster Global AI Summit

Future Talent Forum

hosted by UW Foster School of Business
March 27-28, 2025

Join us for an exclusive gathering of over 100 top-level executives, academic thought leaders, and HR innovators as we explore AI’s transformative role in business and talent management.

What is the Foster AI Summit?

The Foster AI Summit is an invitation-only event bringing together some of Seattle’s top AI leaders, industry executives, and academic pioneers to discuss the real-world impact of AI on business and talent. Through dynamic keynotes, engaging panel discussions, and tailored breakout sessions, this event will explore actionable strategies to leverage AI for workforce transformation and business success.

Key topics

  • AI ethics and responsible development
  • Scaling AI for enterprise ROI
  • Developing future-ready talent for AI-driven industries
  • Building human-AI collaboration

Experience exclusive networking opportunities with C-suite executives, leading technologists, and thought leaders shaping the future of AI.


Who Should Attend?

This summit is tailored for senior leaders and innovators seeking to harness AI’s potential:

  • C-suite executives (CTOs, Chief People Officers, Innovation Leaders)
  • HR and talent leaders driving workforce transformation
  • Academic thought leaders from Foster and beyond
  • AI experts and technologists offering unbiased insights
  • Representatives from industry giants like Nvidia, AI2, and other top-tier organizations

If you’re ready to move from experimentation to acceleration in AI adoption, this summit is for you.


Keynote Speakers

We are finalizing a world-class lineup of speakers. Stay tuned for announcements on groundbreaking voices in AI, business, and academia.

For more event info, see Future Talent Forum’s page.


Event Agenda

March 27, 2025

8 – 9 AM

Breakfast and Registration

9 – 10 AM

Opening Keynote (Speaker & Topic TBD)

10 – 10:15 AM

Break/Transition


10:15 – 11:15 AM

Breakout Sessions (Track 1)
Talent: Preparing for the AI Workforce: Upskilling and Collaboration
Business: AI in Action: Real-life Enterprise Success Stories
Engineering: Designing Scalable AI Systems for Real-World Impact


11:15 AM – 12 PM

Panel Discussion: Leadership in AI

12:15 – 1:45 PM

Lunch and Workshop: AI-Driven Decision Making


2 – 3 PM

Breakout Sessions (Track 2)
Talent: Role of Specialized Human Capital in Adoption and Use
Business: AI in Action: Generating ROI and Scaling for Enterprise
Engineering: Bridging Narrow AI and AGI: From Specialized to Generalized Intelligence


3:15 – 4 PM

Panel Discussion: Responsible AI Development

4:15 – 5 PM

Closing Keynote (Speaker & Topic TBD)

5 – 6:30 PM

Happy Hour and Networking


Exclusive Networking Opportunities

Connect with:

  • Seattle’s AI and tech leaders
  • HR innovators and academic pioneers
  • Industry visionaries from Nvidia, AI2, and more

Enjoy tailored 1:1 networking sessions, panel discussions, and social events designed to spark meaningful connections and actionable partnerships.


Request an Invitation

This is an invitation-only event. To express your interest in attending, please fill out the form below.

Don’t miss the opportunity to be part of a transformative dialogue at the intersection of AI, business, and talent. Together, we’ll shape the future of work.