Live Webinar: AI: What's Working, What Isn't, and Why
Date and Time
Wednesday Jan 28, 2026
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM EST
Wednesday, January 28, 2026
10:00 - 11:00 am
Webinar ID: 829 0056 8725
Location
We will be using ZOOM. An email will be sent to you with the registration confirmation and log-in information from ZOOM to access the webinar.
**This webinar will be listen-only for attendees (you will not be on camera). If you are new to ZOOM, you can test your device here: https://zoom.us/test
Fees/Admission
Free to Conway Center members and their employees; $50 for non-members (you will be invoiced after registering)
► REGISTER now and join us for this live webinar on 1/28. You'll have the opportunity to submit questions during the session and view a recording post-session.
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Description
AI: What's Working, What Isn't, and Why
In this candid and practical session, Ryan Fredrick with Transform Labs separates the signal from the noise, exploring what's truly working in AI implementations across industries and where companies are falling short. From the common pitfalls that derail well-intentioned efforts to the design principles behind AI initiatives that create measurable value, Ryan shares the lessons that every leader needs to understand to make AI a competitive advantage rather than a costly experiment.
Audience Takeaways:
- What’s Really Working: Understand the patterns, strategies, and use cases driving tangible ROI from AI today.
- What Isn’t (and Why): Learn where and why many AI initiatives fail, from poor data readiness to lack of business alignment.
- From Efficiency to Experience: Discover how successful organizations go beyond cost savings to enhance customer and employee experiences through AI.
- Practical Frameworks: Gain a roadmap for designing and implementing AI efforts that produce measurable operational and strategic impact.
- Looking Ahead: Prepare Your Organization for the Next Wave of AI Innovation, from Changing Business Models to Evolving Tools and Platforms.

SPEAKER:

Ryan Frederick
Principal
Transform Labs
Ryan Frederick is an AI advisor, investor, and national speaker who has shared his insights on artificial intelligence and its macro impacts at more than 50 conferences and events across the country in 2025 alone. As Principal at Transform Labs, he helps organizations leverage AI, automation, and intelligent systems to drive efficiency, productivity, and growth. Ryan works closely with executives, founders, and boards to translate AI’s potential into practical strategy, bridging the gap between emerging technology and business transformation.
Through the AI Transform Fund, Ryan invests in category-defining AI companies reshaping industries and business models for the next decade. His unique vantage point advising clients implementing AI today while investing in the AI of tomorrow gives him a rare, pragmatic perspective on what’s working, what isn’t, and where opportunity truly lies.
► REGISTER now and join us for this live webinar on 1/28. You'll have the opportunity to submit questions during the session and view a recording post-session.