MISRC Digital Leadership Conference

Fall 2026 Digital Leadership Conference 

Friday, October 9, 2026  •  8:00 am – 2:00 pm  •  University of Minnesota Carlson School of Management

AI: Future of Work

As organizations navigate an evolving AI ecosystem, a disconnect has emerged between leadership’s persistent positive vision and individual skepticism. This year's conference seeks to tackle the hard realities of workforce evolution, including:

Reality vs. Hype

How do we break through leadership’s optimism to solve cultural and operational barriers to AI adoption?

Workforce Realignment

Will AI challenge the traditional organizational chart pyramid? Can it eliminate administrative burdens and free professionals to solve grand challenges?

Agents in Action

What do agentic workflows look like in practice and what are the HR ramifications?

Registration for the conference is now open.

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Bridging Academia & Business

Hosted by the Management Information Systems Research Center (MISRC), this conference provides a unique opportunity for business leaders and Minnesota Carlson researchers to learn from one another. Attendees will gain insights from academic research and real-world use cases while meeting and connecting with each other.

 

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