Schedule

Dates: Feb 2–5, 2026 (Mon–Thu)
Times: 10:00 AM CT & 3:00 PM CT

10:00 AM — Theme: Defining Autonomy
Begin the week by clarifying what autonomy means across industries—vehicles, drones, robotics, and AI systems. Learn the distinctions between automation and autonomy, and why governance, context, and human oversight are key. Participants will leave with a clear vocabulary and framework to assess autonomous opportunities.
3:00 PM — Theme: Building Trust
Public and organizational trust is essential for adoption. This session explores how transparency, explainability, and safety validation can foster confidence in autonomous systems. Real-world examples will show how to design systems people can rely on.

10:00 AM — Theme: Responsible by Design
Autonomy raises ethical and societal questions. This session covers frameworks for fairness, accountability, and bias mitigation, as well as global policy trends. Participants will learn how to embed responsibility into system design from day one.
3:00 PM — Theme: The Human Role
Autonomy doesn’t replace people—it reshapes their roles. This session explores how to redefine jobs, prepare workers, and enable humans to collaborate with intelligent systems. Gain insights into reskilling strategies and organizational transformation.

10:00 AM — Theme: Architecting Autonomy
Explore the technical blueprints behind successful autonomous deployments. Learn about sensor fusion, real-time data pipelines, and AI decision models. Case studies will highlight how to integrate autonomy into complex environments.
3:00 PM — Theme: Safety & Scalability
Scaling autonomy requires rigorous safety testing and operational resilience. This session highlights best practices for simulation, regulatory compliance, and scaling from pilot projects to full-scale operations.

10:00 AM — Theme: Autonomy in Action
Hear real-world case studies from industries like transportation, healthcare, logistics, and manufacturing. See how autonomy is unlocking new efficiencies and business models, while also requiring new standards of accountability.
3:00 PM — Theme: The Road Ahead
Close the week by mapping the future of autonomy. This interactive workshop will guide participants in developing a 12-month action plan for introducing or scaling autonomous systems in their own organizations.