

# Event Details

- **Event Name**: AI Now: From Generative Hype to Real World Impact
- **Event Start and End Date**: Wed, 25 Feb, 2026 at 05:00 pm – Wed, 25 Feb, 2026 at 07:30 pm
- **Event Description**: A practical, executive level discussion on how AI is being implemented today across business, manufacturing, and leadershipAbout this EventArtificial intelligence is rapidly reshaping how organizations operate, but separating hype from real, scalable impact has never been more critical.Join the Swedish-American Chamber of Commerce Minnesota (SACC-MN) for an evening of expert insights and real-world examples exploring how AI is being applied today across manufacturing, business strategy, leadership, and ethics.https://www.saccmn.org/ This event brings together senior business leaders, AI practitioners, early-career professionals, and students to learn from prominent speakers with experience spanning Fortune 500 companies, startups, academia, and global advisory roles.Through keynote speakers and a moderated panel discussion, attendees will gain practical guidance on moving beyond experimentation toward meaningful, responsible AI implementation.The evening concludes with a networking reception with light refreshments, offering the opportunity to connect with peers, speakers, and industry leaders.Topics Covered by the keynote speakers:Quinton Krueger "AI in Manufacturing: Lessons from 3M (30 min)Dr. Elizabeth M. Adams "Choosing Purpose Before Code: Ethical Leadership in the Age of AI (30 min)Dr. Toby J. Velte "The State of AI in Business" (30min)Panel Discussion "AI Today &amp; Tomorrow: Bridging Vision &amp; Execution" (30 min)Event Agenda – “AI Now: From Generative Hype to Real‑World Impact”Date: Wednesday, February 25, 2026When: 5:00 pm – 7:30 pmWhereVenue: American Swedish InstituteRoom/Space: Paulson HallWhoSr. business leaders, early‑career professionals, students, and AI‑focused industry expertsWhy AttendGain a concise, executive‑level view of the current AI landscape, discover concrete manufacturing use‑cases, ethical leadership when using AI, and network with peers and thought‑leaders.Program (All times local)TimeSession5:00 – 5:05 pmWelcome to ASI – President, Molly SteensonOpening remarks &amp; logistics - Event chair, Carl-Johan Torarp5:05 – 5:30 pmKeynote 1 – “AI in Manufacturing: Lessons from 3MSpeaker: Quinton Krueger – Director of AI‑Enabled Operations, 3M.5:30 – 6:00 pmKeynote 2 – “Choosing Purpose Before Code: Ethical Leadership in the Age of AI”Speaker: Dr. Elizabeth M. Adams.6:00 – 6:30 pmKeynote 3 – “The State of AI in Business”Speaker: Dr. Toby J. Velte – AI strategist, Faculty Oxford University, London Business School.6:30 – 6:55 pmPanel Discussion – “AI Today &amp; Tomorrow: Bridging Vision &amp; Execution”Moderator: Carl-Johan Torarp Founder/CEO/ LocaLoop, Inc. &amp; SACC Board MemberPanelists: Toby J. Velte, Quinton Krueger, Elisabeth M. Adams.7:00 – 7:30 pmDrinks &amp; Networking – Light refreshments and cash bar.Audience Take‑awaysStrategic Insight – Understand how GenAI differs from Applied AI and why the distinction matters for business strategy.Geopolitical Lens – Grasp emerging AI policy trends and their implications for global supply chains.Career Outlook – Identify emerging AI‑related roles, changes coming to employment, and the skillsets employers will demand.Ethical and Leadership Frameworks – Learn practical approaches to responsible AI leadership and organization development.Manufacturing Blueprint – Walk away with a roadmap of AI‑driven efficiencies, predictive maintenance, and quality‑control use‑cases from a Fortune‑500 leader.Logistics &amp; RegistrationCost: Non-members -$30, members- free, Students - $15Capacity: Limited to 100 participants – first‑come, first‑served.PartnersSupporting Partners: ASI, 3M, Verilytix, Minnesota Responsible AI Institutehttps://www.probility.ai/ContactEvent Coordinator: Carl-Johan Torarp – cjtorarp@saccmn.org -(612) 327-3303Media Inquiries: Same as above
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- **Event Categories**: business, artificial-intelligence
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## Event venue details

- **city**: Minneapolis
- **state**: MN
- **country**: United States
- **location**: American Swedish Institute
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- **full address**: American Swedish Institute, 2600 Park Avenue, Minneapolis, United States

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When is the event happening?
  - **A:** Wed, 25 Feb, 2026 at 05:00 pm
- **Q**: Where is the event happening?
  - **A:** American Swedish Institute, 2600 Park Avenue, Minneapolis, United States
- **Q**: What is the ticket price?
  - **A:** starting from 0 up to 33.85 USD
- **Q**: Who is organizing the event?
  - **A:** Swedish-American Chamber of Commerce (SACC-MN)
- **Q**: What type of event is this?
  - **A:** business, artificial-intelligence
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