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Find our LinkedIn, here.

Find resources from Eloisa's session, here.

Find resources from Erick's session, here.

Thank you to our workshop leaders:

• Eloisa Marquez-Gonzalez, Founder & Chief Partnership Strategist at Walking Tree

• Erick Straghalis, President and Chief Strategist at StitchDX

Thank you to our moderator:

• Gary Trouville, Senior Enterprise Account Executive at Astound Business Solutions 

Key takeaways:

• From Experimentation to Transformation — Organizations are moving beyond isolated pilots toward system-level integration, using AI to optimize workflows and unlock new efficiencies.

• Balancing Automation and Augmentation — Successful adoption requires reimagining how work is done while preserving the value of human insight, creativity, and oversight.

• Building AI Literacy and Governance — Clear decision frameworks, defined roles, and strong feedback loops are essential to scale AI responsibly and align innovation with organizational goals.

• Scaling Trust and Collaboration — Cross-functional alignment and transparent communication are key to building confidence in AI across teams, partners, and industries.

Thank you to Microsoft for hosting this event and Astound Business Solutions for sponsoring!