BHEF Convening Series
Tempe, Arizona
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From AI Panic to AI-Powered
How business and higher education are co-architecting the AI-powered economy
AI skills are no longer a future disruptor. They are today’s competitive advantage. The defining question for leaders is not whether AI will replace jobs, but whether their people, institutions, and regions are prepared to harness it productively, responsibly, and at scale.
At the BHEF Spring Convening, join our national network of senior executives, university presidents, and public-sector leaders as we explore how to:
- Frame the AI-enabled workforce moment
- Build AI-enabled regional advantage
- Co-architect talent systems that scale, and
- Lead what comes next
Learn more, including how you can join the conversation, below.
Join Us in Arizona
Listen to Arizona State University President Michael Crow welcome us to his campus in Tempe, AZ.
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Agenda
Our Spring 2026 Convening will take place Monday, March 23 through Wednesday, March 25, featuring a dynamic program that brings together senior executives, expert practitioners, and thought leaders for interactive sessions, in-depth discussions, and working groups with peer leaders from across the BHEF Network.
A History of World-Class Speakers
Over the years, BHEF has featured an exceptional roster of speakers, including Fortune 500 CEOs, senior executives from leading global companies, and university presidents, alongside government and nonprofit leaders—reflecting its commitment to bridging business, higher education, and public policy to drive workforce and economic innovation.
Sponsors
We are currently accepting sponsors at the Builder, Architect, and Luminary levels. All sponsors receive at least one guaranteed invitation for a senior executive to join the convening.
Interested in learning more? Contact Frank Avery, Managing Director, at frank.avery@bhef.com.
Spring 2026 Sponsors
Luminary Sponsor
