BI Summit 2026 | Free Virtual Event | Wed, April 8

Posted By: mrodrigu@smumn.edu On: 2026-04-01
Posted On: 2026-04-01

Register here for FREE!:
https://smumn.zoom.us/meeting/register/mD5rnU1dT1yrXlVj1uFeTw

Full Schedule, Sessions, and Speaker Bios:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1h9bsYMFOtNrnRCGOe6usjnlFNDSOr_SN/view?usp=sharing

The Center for Business Analytics (CBA) invites you to attend the 3rd Annual Business Intelligence (BI) Summit at Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota.

Date: Wednesday, April 8, 2026
Time: 12:00 – 5:00 pm CST
Format: Virtual (Zoom)
Cost: Free to attend

The BI Summit brings together students, faculty, alumni, and industry professionals to explore applied topics in:

  • Business Intelligence and Analytics
  • Artificial Intelligence and Data-informed decision-making
  • Marketing, content creation, and emerging technologies
  • Workforce development and career pathways

Event Schedule Highlights:

  • 12:00 – 12:15 pm: Welcome
  • 12:15 – 1:00 pm: Keynote – Governing AI: The State of the Play (Prof. Onur Bakiner, Seattle University)
  • 1:00 – 3:45 pm: Breakout Sessions featuring industry professionals and faculty
  • 4:00 – 4:45 pm: Career Panel with industry leaders

Sessions focus on practical, real-world applications, including AI in marketing, leadership in the age of AI, GeoAI and retail analytics, ethical content creation, and generative AI.