2026 Connecticut Technology Summit: The AI Revolution

CBIA’s February 24 Connecticut Technology Summit: The AI Revolution explored the transformative power of AI, which is igniting a new era of possibilities and quickly becoming a game-changer for businesses.  

The U.S. Chamber of Commerce’s Michael Richards discussed the current state and future direction of AI policy.  

Thought leaders weighed in on developing AI regulations at state and federal levels—and business executives shared practical strategies and best practices for integrating AI into your everyday operations.  

7:30 am | Networking Breakfast 

8:30 am | Opening Remarks 

• Chris Davis, VP, Public Policy, CBIA

8:40 am | The AI Race  

• Michael Richards, Executive Director, Policy, U.S. Chamber of Commerce Technology Engagement Center 

9:10 am | Emerging Intelligence: Shaping AI Policy for Tomorrow  

• Moderator: Wyatt Bosworth, Director, Public Policy, Amazon
• Josh Geballe, Managing Director, Yale Ventures 
• State Senator James Maroney (D-Milford) 
• Tatiana Rice, Senior Director for U.S. Legislation, Future of Privacy Forum 

9:55 am | Networking Break 

10:15 am | Small Business Adoption 

• Moderator: Jessica Dodge, Director of Innovation & Entrepreneurship, Department of Economic & Community Development 
• Foster Charles, Founder & CEO, Charles IT 
• Bob DeLisa, Founder & CEO, CoopSys 
• Jason Pufahl, VP, Security Services, Vancord 

11 am | Developing the AI Workforce 

• Moderator: Frank Avery, Managing Director, Business-Higher Education Forum 
• Adan Hernandez, North America Lead, Workforce Development & Labor, Accenture 
• Amy Yury Stickler, Director, Global Strategic Initiatives, Google Cloud
• Kelli-Marie Vallieres, Chief Workforce Officer, Office of Workforce Strategy

11:45 am | Closing Remarks 

• Dan O’Keefe, Commissioner, Department of Economic & Community Development; Chief Innovation Officer, State of Connecticut