Ann Arbor, Michigan, July 31, 2025 (Globe Newswire) – Washtenaw Community College will convene key regional and national voices from the automotive, healthcare, energy and education sectors for its first-time artificial intelligence conference, exploring how AI will change the workplace and restructure leadership across the industry.
AI@Work: The Innovation Order will take place on Wednesday, September 24th at the WCC campus at 4800 E. Huron River Drive at Morris Lawrence Building.
Open to educators, executives, policymakers and innovation leaders, the conference provides actionable insight into the evolving role of AI in business decision-making, workforce development and operational performance.
Famous Keynote Speaker Alex Gollychov – LinkedIn Top AI Voice, the Wall Street Journal bestselling author and the globally recognized thought leader in emerging technologies – headlines for the event. Forbes, entrepreneur and contributor to high-speed companies, Golyachev speaks about “Leadership in the Age of AI” and how the exponential pace of AI redefines learning, strategy and competitive advantage.
The industry leaders are notable:
- Rajeev KalamdaniFord Motor Company, Director of Manufacturing and IIOT Analysis
- YongliData Science Manager, DTE Energy
- Lisa PrasadHenry Ford Health, Vice President and Chief Innovation Officer
- Blood O'University of Michigan, Professor of Physics, Arthur F. Salnow, Associate Vice-President of Research, Science and Engineering.
- Karthik DurisamyProfessor of Aerospace Engineering, University of Michigan. Director of the Michigan Institute of Computational Discovery and Engineering. Founder and Chief Scientist, Geminus.ai
- Bill MayerAnn Arbor Spark, Senior Vice President of Entrepreneur Services
“Washtenau Community College is committed to promoting economic vitality in the region,” said WCC president. Dr. Rose B. Belanca. “We are proud to explore ways to leverage the full potential of artificial intelligence in our operations for leaders across the industry.”
Participants will learn how AI is used to unlock insights from real business data. This allows smarter customer decisions, product development, workforce performance, and service delivery. The event also highlights the expansion of WCC's role as a strategic education and innovation partner in Michigan's evolving AI ecosystem.
The day concludes with a panel discussion in which the Michigan Economic Development Corporation, Ann Arbor Spark, and WCC explore state and local strategic priorities, including education as a key driver of economic growth.
AI@Work: The Innovation Imperative is a special event leading up to Ann Arbor Spark's A2Tech360. This is a celebration of technology and innovation from September 24th to October 3rd. Conference participants are invited to continue their conversation during the dynamic lineup of A2Tech360 panels, workshops and pitch competitions.
For more information, register early at wccnet.edu/ai to reserve a seat among local AI thought leaders. Space is limited.
If you're going
what:ai@work: Innovation Order and Imperative Artificial Intelligence Conference
when: Wednesday, September 24th, 9am to 4pm
whereWashtenaw Community College, 4800 E. Huron River Drive, Ann Arbor, Michigan; Morris Lawrenceville
Who: Educators, institutional leaders, policymakers, community leaders and industry experts seeking to understand the impact of AI are invited to register.
register: wccnet.edu/ai
About Washtenaw Community College
Washtenau Community College (WCC) in Ann Arbor, Michigan educates students through a wide range of associates and certificate programs in areas such as healthcare, business, STEM, and advanced transportation and mobility. The university also collaborates through community, business and union partnerships to develop highly specialized training programs to meet the talent needs of the local workforce.
For more information about Washtenaw Community CollegeVisit www.wccnet.edu.
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