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AI adoption is moving faster than most companies' policies and controls — and often faster than leadership teams can assess the implications. CEOs are being asked to balance two competing risks: moving too slowly, and moving without appropriate guardrails.

Join a small group of fellow CEOs for a candid, facilitated conversation about what is actually happening inside our businesses.

We'll explore questions like:

This isn't an AI seminar or software pitch. We'll briefly frame the issues, then spend most of our time comparing experiences, asking questions and learning what's working for other CEOs.

Host
John Collins
Host & Moderator
Managing Partner, Brooklyn Advisors
OCTET Board Director
Speakers
Katarina Polozie
Panelist
Partner, Woods Oviatt Gilman LLP
Data Privacy, Data Security and AI Governance Practice Group Leader
Adam Martocello
Panelist
Founder, Lilac Automation
Agenda
8:00 AM
Doors open & breakfast
8:30 – 9:00
Panel Spotlight
9:00 – 11:00
CEO and Panel Conversation
Event details
Date
Tuesday, September 29, 2026
Time
8:00 – 11:00 AM  (program begins 8:30 AM)
Location
Greater Rochester Chamber of Commerce
75 S. Clinton Ave, Rochester, NY 14604
Parking
Midtown Garage, 110 S. Clinton Ave, Rochester, NY 14604
Cost
Attendance is free, though we request a $25 donation to the Center for Employment Opportunities – Rochester if you sign up.

Seats are limited to 15 business leaders

CEOs, presidents, company owners, and managing partners — anyone who leads their business and owns its success is invited to attend.

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