Agenda & Speakers

Overview

Throughout the day from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 6, 2026, at the UWF Conference Center, participants will explore the opportunities and challenges AI presents for leaders and consider how we can thoughtfully prepare our organizations and people for what comes next.

Breakfast will be available beginning at 8 a.m. Lunch will be provided.

Agenda Schedule

8-9 a.m. - Registration & Breakfast

9 a.m. - Welcome and Opening Remarks

• Dr. Andrew Del Gaudio, Executive Director, UWF Office of Military Services
• Invocation by Steve Workman, Minister to Military, Olive Baptist Church
• Christian Hendrick, retired U.S. Air Force Special Operations veteran and Booz Allen Hamilton professional

9:25 a.m. - Keynote Presentation
Patrick Rooney, Director of Entrepreneurial Development, Co:Lab Pensacola

10 a.m. - CEO Panel

• Featured Panelists
  • Joshua Turner, Founder, Old Crows Wireless Solutions
  • Joshua Hartigan, Assistant Director and AI Taskforce Lead, Florida Small Business Development Center
  • Jay Wells, Vice President of Marketing and Communications, PenAir Credit Union
• Moderator
  • Christian Hendrick

11 a.m. - Veterans Day Observance
Lieutenant Colonel Keith Nelson

12:05-2 p.m. - Lunch and Networking