AI at Work
AI at Work: Today’s Tools, Tomorrow’s Workforce is a two-day summit designed for workforce, education, business, and policy leaders navigating the real-world impact of artificial intelligence on jobs, training, and talent systems.
Taking place April 28–29, 2026, at MotorCity Casino Hotel in Detroit, this event moves beyond hype to focus on practical, actionable applications of AI in workforce development. Attendees will explore how AI is already shaping talent pipelines, service delivery, labor market analysis, and organizational decision-making—and how to prepare workers and systems for what’s next.
Business AI Readiness & Workforce Needs Survey
We’re gathering input from employers across Michigan to better understand AI adoption, workforce challenges, and future needs. Your feedback will help shape training, funding, and workforce strategies statewide.
What to Expect
This event brings together workforce professionals, employers, educators, policymakers, and technology leaders to explore real-world applications of AI—what’s working, what’s next, and how to prepare Michigan’s workforce for the future.
- Inspiring general sessions grounded in policy, practice, and innovation
- Interactive workshop tracks designed for hands-on learning and real implementation
- Cross-sector collaboration connecting workforce professionals, employers, educators, technologists, and policymakers
Agenda at a Glance
Lunch on your own.
12:00 pm – 4:00 pm Registration
1:00 pm – 2:30 pm GENERAL SESSION: Keynote Speaker: Lightcast
2:30 pm - 2:45 pm Break
2:45 pm – 3:30 pm Workshops (Session 1)
3:30 pm - 3:45 pm Break
3:45 pm – 4:30 pm Workshops (Session 2)
5:00 pm – 7:00 pm Reception
7:30 am – 1:45 pm Registration
8:00 am – 9:00 am Buffet Breakfast
9:00 am – 9:45 am Workshops (Session 3)
9:45 am - 10:00 am Break
10:00 am – 11:00 am Workshops (Session 4)
11:15 am to 1:30 pm GENERAL SESSION & Lunch Keynote Speaker: TBD
1:30 pm – 2:30 pm Workshops (Session 5)
Hotel Information
MotorCity Casino Hotel | 2901 Grand River Avenue, Detroit, Michigan 48201
BOOKING OPTIONS
- Call the hotel directly at (313) 237-7711 and refer to the Michigan Works! Association AI Summit 2026.
- Book online with the group code 042726MIWO: https://booking.motorcitycasino.com?package=042726MIWO
There is a strict cutoff date for booking hotel rooms of 4/6/2026
Thank You to our Sponsors!
Frequently Asked Questions
Still have questions? Take a look at the FAQ or reach out anytime at MWAssociation@MichiganWorks.org.
This summit is designed for:
- Workforce development professionals
- Michigan Works! agency staff and leadership
- Employers and business partners
- Economic development and education partners
- Policymakers and system stakeholders
- Anyone interested in the intersection of AI, work, and talent
Whether you’re just beginning to explore AI or already using it in your work, sessions are designed to meet attendees where they are.
Sessions will explore topics such as:
- How AI is changing jobs, skills, and career pathways
- Practical uses of AI in workforce development and service delivery
- Ethical considerations and responsible AI use
- Preparing workers for AI-driven industries
- Policy, planning, and system-level implications of AI adoption
The focus is on practical insight, not hype.
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