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Leading in the Age of AI: What Executives Need to Know Now

December 10, 2026
Online Only CPE Credit(s): 1.00
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AI is no longer a future conversation—it’s a leadership imperative in how organizations drive growth, manage risk, and remain competitive. As leaders look toward 2027, the focus is shifting from exploring AI’s potential to determining where it can create meaningful business value and how to scale adoption responsibly.

Join a distinguished panel of Forvis Mazars alumni executives spanning multiple industries for a candid, peer-to-peer discussion on how their organizations are strategically adopting AI to drive meaningful results.

Panelists will share firsthand insights into the tools they’re using, the efficiencies they’re gaining, and how they’re navigating the risks and opportunities AI presents. Whether you’re just beginning to explore AI or are well into implementation, this session offers practical takeaways you can apply immediately.

Learning Objectives

Upon completion of this program, participants should be able to:

  • Identify practical AI use cases and tools being deployed across diverse industries to help improve operational efficiency, solve business challenges, and deliver greater value to clients and customers. 
  • Evaluate strategies for building an AI-ready workforce, including approaches to upskilling talent, reallocating staff to higher-value work, and fostering a culture that encourages responsible AI adoption. 
  • Assess key governance, risk, and strategic planning considerations for AI implementation, including establishing policies, controls, and a forward-looking AI strategy that balances innovation with organizational risk management.

CPE Information

One CPE credit (pending approval) in the Business Management and Organization field of study may be awarded upon verification of participant attendance during live broadcast.
Fields of Study Attendance Policy

Who’s This For

CEO, CFO, CIO, CISO, CTO, Controllers, Owners, Risk Officers, Heads of Compliance, VP of Finance, Head of IT, IT and Security Directors, Internal Audit teams, board members responsible for oversight of risk and compliance.

Delivery Method

Group internet-based. Each attendee must be logged in and answer the poll questions to receive CPE credit.

Prerequisites & Advanced Preparation

None

Refund Policy

There is no fee associated with this event.

Program Level

Basic

Questions

If you have questions about this CPE program, please contact us at [email protected].

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If you have concerns or would like information regarding program cancellation policies or CPE credit, contact us at [email protected].

Forvis Mazars, LLP is registered with the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA) as a sponsor of continuing professional education on the National Registry of CPE Sponsors. State boards of accountancy have final authority on the acceptance of individual courses for CPE credit. Complaints regarding registered sponsors may be submitted to the National Registry of CPE Sponsors through its website: www.nasbaregistry.org.

Presenters

Scott Lampe

President – Hendrick Technical Solutions

Hanru Redelinghuys

Group VP, Corporate Consolidation & Reporting – Sony Pictures Entertainment

McKenzie Shappley

Chief Enterprise & Financial Risk Officer – Synovus/Pinnacle Financial Partners

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