2025 SPRING MEETING:
Join us at Cooper’s Hawk Winery & Restaurant in Arlington Heights, IL - 5/01/25
Time: 5:00PM-9:00PM
Continuing Education Series
What Business Leaders Need to Know About AI Michael Watson, Northwestern University
Considerations to Create MIR Compliant Products Pat Gieske, Seymour of Sycamore
$75 per person
$200 Sponsorship
Summary of Presentations
Michael Watson
We're excited to welcome Michael Watson, professor at Northwestern University, for a thought-provoking session on “What Business Leaders Need to Know About AI.”
Michael's LinkedIn
https://lnkd.in/gGmfVjig
In today’s world, “AI” is a term that gets tossed around a lot—but what does it really mean? Michael will break it down in clear, practical terms for non-technical business leaders, covering everything from Artificial General Intelligence and Deep Learning, to Generative AI (LLMs) and the broader, value-rich space of Practical AI—especially where it impacts the supply chain.
He’ll also dive into what it takes to build a team, scale AI efforts, and make sense of the rapidly evolving landscape without getting lost in the hype.
We'll wrap with the big question: “Should you be worried?”
Whether you're curious, cautious, or just trying to keep up, this talk will leave you informed and better equipped to lead in the age of AI.
Patrick S. Gieske
Considerations for Creating MIR-Compliant Products
In this presentation, Patrick S. Gieske, Technical Director at Seymour of Sycamore, discusses key factors manufacturers must evaluate to ensure their products meet Maximum Incremental Reactivity (MIR) regulatory standards. The discussion covers ingredient selection, formulation strategies, and best practices for compliance.