Michigan Business Beat | Ryan Hundt, Michigan Works! Association, AI at Work Summit Insights

Originally uploaded January 29th, reloaded Feb. 2nd. Chris Holman welcomes back Ryan Hundt, CEO, Michigan Works! Association, Lansing, MI. What is the AI at Work Summit and why should employers and workforce professionals care about it in 2026? How can attendees use what they learn at the summit to better prepare their workforce for AI-driven changes in jobs and skills? What are some real-world AI applications you expect attendees to walk away with from the sessions — not just theory, but practical tools or strategies? How does the summit help connect employers with the education and workforce partners they need to build a stronger talent pipeline? As AI continues to reshape work, what’s one big takeaway you want business audiences to leave the summit with about staying competitive and workforce-ready? » Visit MBN website: www.michiganbusinessnetwork.com/ » Subscribe to MBN’s YouTube: www.youtube.com/@MichiganbusinessnetworkMBN » Like MBN: www.facebook.com/mibiznetwork » Follow MBN: twitter.com/MIBizNetwork/ » MBN Instagram: www.instagram.com/mibiznetwork/ AI at Work: Today’s Tools, Tomorrow’s Workforce is a two-day summit designed for workforce, education, business, and policy leaders navigating the real-world impact of artificial intelligence on jobs, training, and talent systems. Taking place April 28–29, 2026, at MotorCity Casino Hotel in Detroit, this event moves beyond hype to focus on practical, actionable applications of AI in workforce development. Attendees will explore how AI is already shaping talent pipelines, service delivery, labor market analysis, and organizational decision-making—and how to prepare workers and systems for what’s next. What to Expect This event brings together workforce professionals, employers, educators, policymakers, and technology leaders to explore real-world applications of AI—what’s working, what’s next, and how to prepare Michigan’s workforce for the future. Inspiring general sessions grounded in policy, practice, and innovation Interactive workshop tracks designed for hands-on learning and real implementation Cross-sector collaboration connecting workforce professionals, employers, educators, technologists, and policymakers