BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Dominican University - ECPv6.15.18//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Dominican University X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://www.duny.edu X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Dominican University REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20270314T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20271107T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260323T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260323T130000 DTSTAMP:20260408T020625 CREATED:20260216T145614Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260312T194303Z UID:10001549-1774265400-1774270800@www.duny.edu SUMMARY:AI: From Tool to Teammate DESCRIPTION:\n\n
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Palisades Institute Forum Presents: “AI: From Tool to Teammate!”

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AI isn’t coming. It’s here. Many organizations find themselves overwhelmed by a constant stream of new tools without a clear plan for implementation.

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In this session\, we’ll cut through the hype and focus on what works\, especially for small businesses and nonprofits: where AI can automate routine work\, where it can amplify decision-making and marketing\, and what changes when systems begin to act on your behalf.

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Join us for a dynamic one-hour forum featuring a keynote from a national AI strategist\, a live demonstration of agentic AI built right here at DUNY\, and a moderated panel on what it means to lead in an AI-driven world. Our discussion will include:

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Whether you’re just getting started or looking to move beyond basic tools\, this forum offers a rare combination of strategic vision and live\, real-world proof.

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🌟 See a DUNY student’s agentic AI platform demonstrated live. This is a real proof-of-concept in action.
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Podcast preview
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Preview: Meet a Speaker Before the Event
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DUNY business student Tommaso Falchi built an agentic AI tool for small businesses — and he’s sharing it live on March 23. Listen to a preview interview hosted by student-intern Juliana Battaglia and co-hosted by Matt Schiering.

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What to Expect
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Alex Ruiz
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Keynote: The Three Levels of AI Adoption
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Alex Ruiz — Founder\, Art X Machina
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Alex will walk through how businesses evolve from basic automation to full AI integration — and what separates companies that experiment from the ones that truly transform.

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Alex Ruiz is a strategic leader and business builder who helps organizations move AI from a “trending topic” to a practical tool for growth. As the founder of ART X MACHINA\, he works with both established companies and AI startups to turn new technologies into clear business strategies and everyday ways of working.

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With over 20 years of experience in digital transformation\, Alex has led multi-million-dollar portfolios for agencies and consultancies\, overseeing strategic work for iconic brands such as Nestlé\, American Express\, and Anheuser-Busch InBev. He is known for his ability to simplify complex changes — whether helping a Fortune 500 company save $15 million through more efficient partnerships or building his own startup agency from the ground up and scaling it to $17 million in annual revenue.

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Today\, Alex focuses on “AI-readiness” — identifying where AI can solve problems\, redesigning workflows to support human teams\, and creating the playbooks needed to launch new products. He currently serves as a strategic advisor for AI platforms like MeetSynthia™\, helping shape their product stories and launch plans.

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A graduate of Cornell University\, Alex served on the Cornell Dyson School Alumni Advisory Board and regularly returns to the classroom as a guest speaker to help students and business leaders navigate the future of work.

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Tommaso Falchi
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Live Demo: Agentic AI in the Wild
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Tommaso Falchi — DUNY Business Student
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Tommaso will showcase his agentic AI-driven business platform\, demonstrating what it looks like when AI becomes an operational teammate inside a real business.

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Gwen Daugs
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Panel Discussion: Strategy\, Ethics & What’s Next
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Alex Ruiz & Gwen Daugs\, Ph.D. — DUNY Philosophy
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A moderated conversation on where agentic AI is heading\, what businesses should avoid\, and how our values need to keep pace with the technology.

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Event Details
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\n Date:\n Monday\, March 23\, 2026\n
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\n Check-In:\n 11:30 AM\n
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\n Program:\n 12:00 – 1:00 PM\n
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\n Location:\n Granito Center of Dominican University New York
3 Campus Dr\, Blauvelt\, NY 109132\n
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Reserve Your Seat Instantly

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\n Experience the AI technology our student-entrepreneur will be showcasing at the event.\n Simply tap the link below or give us a call at \n (845) 671-5746 \n to secure your spot!\n

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\n If you’d like to reserve your seat the classic way\, fill out the form below to complete your registration:\n

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