AI Strategy Workshop for Massachusetts Business and Civic Leaders

Friday, October 17 | Waltham, MA

Join leaders from business and civic alliances, chambers, and industry groups to strengthen Massachusetts’ competitiveness with AI. Guided by the Kendall Framework, you’ll pinpoint high-value opportunities, prioritize actions with ROI, and prepare your organization to lead members into an AI-driven future.
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An AI Strategy Workshop for Business Associations, Chambers, and Civic Leaders 

Massachusetts business organizations, chambers, and industry associations face mounting pressure to deliver value amid rapid shifts in technology, workforce, and the economy. In this landscape, AI isn’t a trend to watch—it’s a strategic tool to guide members, strengthen competitiveness, and future-proof your role.

Join The Kendall Project and the Massachusetts Competitive Partnership for a no-cost, hands-on workshop where you’ll use the Kendall Framework to identify and prioritize AI opportunities, focus on actions that drive ROI, and equip your organization to lead the businesses you represent into an AI-enabled future.

What You’ll Learn

  • AI as a Competitiveness Driver
    See how AI can help business associations, chambers, and industry groups strengthen the Massachusetts economy by sharpening member services, insights, and advocacy.
  • The Kendall Framework in Action
    Work through a proven methodology to surface, prioritize, and act on high-value AI opportunities that deliver measurable ROI.
  • Ecosystem-Wide Impact
    Understand how AI can enhance workforce development, policy influence, industry collaboration, and member engagement across the Commonwealth.
  • Real-World Applications
    Explore examples of how peer organizations are applying AI to streamline operations, generate insights, improve communications, and create new value for the businesses they represent.
     

Who Should Attend

This workshop is geared toward the leaders who shape Massachusetts’ competitive ecosystem: 

  • Executives from business leadership organizations
  • Chamber of commerce representatives
  • Industry association heads
  • Equity-focused group leaders
  • Regional and sector-specific alliance directors
  • Civic and community organization principals

No technical background required—ideal for those with strategic intent, a commitment to action, and a vision for AI as a growth lever.

Why Attend

  • Cut through AI hype with a clear, practical framework tailored to business associations, chambers, and industry groups 
  • Identify where AI can strengthen competitiveness, boost efficiency, and deliver measurable ROI for the organizations you represent 
  • Collaborate with peer leaders shaping Massachusetts’ economic future and learn from their perspectives 
  • Leave with actionable next steps to guide your members and stakeholders in adopting AI strategically

Event Details:

📅 Date: Friday, October 17, 2025
🕙 Time: 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM (Doors open at 9:30 AM for networking)
📍 Location: Mass Mobility Hub - 880 Winter Street
Waltham, MA 02451
🍽️ Includes lunch and executive networking

Space is limited to ensure interactive participation.
Secure your spot today and become the AI leader your organization needs.

  • Data and Time

    Friday, October 17, 2025
    9:30 AM - 3:00 PM ET

  • Location

    Mass Mobility Hub
    880 Winter Street
    Waltham, MA 02451
  • Agenda

    9:30 AM - 10:00 AM
    Coffee and Pre-event Networking

    10 AM - 11:15AM
    AI Foundations for MA Business Leaders

    11:15 AM - 12:30 PM
    Opportunity Identification and Prioritization

    12:30 PM - 1:00 PM
    Lunch Sponsored by Massachusetts Competitive Partnership

    1:00 PM - 1:30 PM
    Insights on the Future of AI

    1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
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