Operationalizing AI - Learning from the Landscape (Human-centered AI)

Human-Centered AI monthly presents Melissa Tondi "Operationalizing AI - Learning from the Landscape"
Food and drink from 6-6:30. Come early!

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Operationalizing AI is where promising initiatives stall - not because technology fails, but because systems, support models, and operating structures don't scale.

Melissa examines disruptors introduced over the last 25 years, demonstrating how to learn from past transformations rather than reinventing the wheel with each new technology like AI.

This session explores the real-world journey of scaling AI from a team of one to company-wide adoption. Drawing on a two-year transformation, you'll hear practical examples including:

• Establishing an AI Usage Policy that enables experimentation while managing risk
• Running an internal AI Roadshow to build awareness and engagement across departments
• Implementing a Lab-vs-Crowd model that balances centralized innovation with grassroots empowerment
• Building an AI Literacy Training that is self-guided and reported

We will follow with small group conversations and collaborative problem solving.

Designed for leaders and practitioners responsible for turning AI ambition into sustainable, scalable impact across their organizations.

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About the Human-Centered AI group:

Navigate AI's Impact — Without the Hype
For busy software and product leaders, staying ahead of AI means more than chasing tools. Our monthly AI Special Interest Group cuts through the noise to explore what actually matters: how AI is reshaping collaboration, product strategy, leadership, and organizational change.

This isn't a technical meetup. We skip the algorithms and implementation details to focus on the human systems that determine whether AI adoption succeeds or fails — collaborative learning, strategic thinking, ethical design, cross-functional alignment, and adaptive leadership.

What to expect: Each session features an expert speaker, small-group discussions, and practical takeaways you can use immediately.
Connect with experienced peers who share your challenges. Leave with new ways to think, not just tools to buy. Build the confidence to lead responsibly through uncertainty.

Our sponsors

Venue: Thrive Workspace, Centennial: A flexible 22,000 sq ft coworking space designed for modern professionals. Whether you’re a freelancer, entrepreneur, or small business, this event is a great opportunity to check out the space, meet fellow professionals, and explore a fresh alternative to working from home or a traditional office.

Food: Currently looking for food sponsors. Please contact us if you're interested in reaching some of our 2500+ Agile Denver members. More information here.