Kansas City - Blue Ribbon Commission: AI Opportunities, Governance, and Strengthening Stakeholder Trust

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May 5, 2025 7:00 AM - 9:30 AM CDT Kansas City, MO

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NACD Heartland Chapter
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Karen Neal
Executive Director
NACD Heartland Chapter
P.O. Box 13071
Overland Park, KS 66282
karen@heartlandnacd.org
816-377-6765

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Member Price: Complimentary

Non Member Price: Complimentary

Credits: 1 NACD Credit

Join us for an exclusive breakfast with NACD Blue Ribbon Commissioner Ryan McManus and a powerhouse panel of experts as we dive into the game-changing insights from the 2024 Blue Ribbon Commission Report on Technology. This dynamic discussion will explore AI’s transformative impact on governance, risk, and board oversight—highlighting the urgent challenges and opportunities boards must tackle today. From emerging AI risks to ethical governance, stakeholder trust, and the future of data, gain expert insights and actionable strategies to navigate AI’s evolving landscape over the next 12 to 18 months. Don’t miss this essential conversation for forward-thinking board leaders!

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RSM US Kansas City

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Speakers

RSM US LLP, Partner

Ed Bartak

Ed Bartak is a tax partner for RSM US LLP and serves as the tax location leader for the firm’s Kansas City office. He is focused on identifying opportunities and delivering solutions to help minimize and defer tax liabilities for clients…

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Data Science and AI Practice Leader, RSM US LLP 

George Casey

George advises clients on strategic and technology issues, leveraging data science, machine learning and artificial intelligence to deliver value. As a curator of RSM’s Technology Experience Center, he helps clients envision the art of the possible through digital transformation, incorporating technologies such as AI…

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Vice President, Solution Engineering, Thomson Reuters; Attorney

Valerie McConnell

Valerie is the Vice President of Solution Engineering at Thomson Reuters, where she uses her litigation and intellectual property background to advise legal professionals on how to leverage artificial intelligence in their practices. Valerie is a frequent speaker on the application of generative AI to solve common pain points in legal workflows…

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Ryan McManus

Founder, blockbld, techtonic.io; Director, Nortech Systems, EmpowerHER, NACD New York Chapter

Ryan McManus, NACD.DC

Ryan McManus is a technology entrepreneur, executive, investor, board director and advisor.  He is the founder of blockbld, the web3 investment platform; the digital transformation and business model advisory firm techtonic.io, and managing director of the venture capital firm Inflexhn Partners…

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Your guests are welcome. Please contact Executive Director Karen Neal for assistance with registration. 

Thank you to RSM for your continued partnership and support of the Heartland Chapter.

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NACD Heartland Chapter
Contact Us

Karen Neal
Executive Director
NACD Heartland Chapter
P.O. Box 13071
Overland Park, KS 66282
karen@heartlandnacd.org
816-377-6765

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