Live Webinar: Practical Steps for Family Business in the AI Era
Date and Time
Thursday Jul 30, 2026
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM EDT
Thursday, July 30, 2026
10:00 - 11:00 am
Webinar ID: 854 0433 5102
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 7/30. You'll have the opportunity to submit questions during the session and view a recording post-session.
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Description
Practical Steps for Family Business in the AI Era
Artificial intelligence is no longer something family businesses can afford to observe from the sidelines. It is reshaping workflows, margins, talent models, governance expectations, and ultimately enterprise value. But knowing AI matters and knowing what to do about it are two very different things.
In this practical, executive-level session, Ryan Frederick with Transform Labs will move beyond hype and headlines to outline the concrete steps family businesses can take to thoughtfully design their organizations for the AI era. Rather than focusing on isolated tools or experiments, this session will explore how to integrate AI into operating models, decision-making structures, and long-term strategy.
Attendees will learn how to:
- Identify where AI can drive measurable impact without creating operational chaos.
- Avoid siloed pilots and build coordinated, governed AI initiatives.
- Clarify the role of leadership, boards, and next-generation family members in AI oversight.
- Protect enterprise value while increasing efficiency and competitiveness.
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 7/30. You'll have the opportunity to submit questions during the session and view a recording post-session.
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