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Real Talk: AI Across the Cascadia Megaregion
This dynamic gathering brings together industry leaders, innovators, and policy voices for three focused panels exploring how AI is reshaping our regional economy — and what it will take to lead.
Discussion TopicsPanel 1: AI & the WorkforceA Harvard/BCG study shows teams using AI outperform individuals. This session moves beyond job-loss fears to focus on workflow redesign and human-AI collaboration, featuring enterprise voices and practical insights.
Panel 2: AI & Enterprise DeploymentWith up to 95% of enterprise AI projects failing to scale, this panel examines real-world successes and failures — especially for midsize companies in services and manufacturing. Less theory, more execution.
Panel 3: AI & StartupsFrom the seed-to-Series A capital gap to pilot-to-scale challenges, we’ll explore how to build a stronger AI ecosystem across the Cascadia region — not just stronger startups.Closing Fireside: Cascadia’s International MomentModerated by Governor Gregoire, regional leaders from Washington, Oregon, and British Columbia will discuss positioning Cascadia as a globally recognized Megaregion.
Event Highlights
AI, Enterprise & the Cascadia OpportunityJoin us in Seattle on March 19, 2026 for a high-impact event presented in partnership with Cascadia Innovation Corridor, Tech Alliance, Digital and the Technology Association of Oregon.
This dynamic gathering brings together industry leaders, innovators, and policy voices for three focused panels exploring how AI is reshaping our regional economy — and what it will take to lead.
The day concludes with lunch and closing remarks from a local government leader, highlighting the importance of cross-sector collaboration across business, technology, and government.
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