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SUMMARY:ReThink Everything! SIG: AI Governance in 2026 - From Obligation to Strategic Imperative
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” row_border_radius=”none” row_border_radius_applies=”bg” row_position_desktop=”default” row_position_tablet=”inherit” row_position_phone=”inherit” overflow=”visible” overlay_strength=”0.3″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” flex_gap_desktop=”10px” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” column_position=”default” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][vc_column_text css=”” text_direction=”default”]When:\nWednesday\, February 25\, 2026\n12:00 – 1:00pm ET \nWhere:\nVirtual\nUnited States \nContact:\nMichelle Gibson\nmgibson@simnet.org \n  \n  \n  \n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” row_border_radius=”none” row_border_radius_applies=”bg” row_position_desktop=”default” row_position_tablet=”inherit” row_position_phone=”inherit” overflow=”visible” overlay_strength=”0.3″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” flex_gap_desktop=”10px” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” column_position=”default” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][vc_column_text css=”” text_direction=”default”]\nSession 1: AI Governance in 2026 – From Obligation to Strategic Imperative\nAs AI models and autonomous agents move deeper into core business operations\, AI governance has become a C-suite and board-level mandate. This expert panel brings together AI governance\, legal expertise\, security and risk leaders to explore how organizations are responding to this shift while protecting enterprise value. \nAs the opening session in a six-part AI Governance Literacy Series\, the discussion focuses on what is driving urgency in 2026 and how AI fundamentally challenges traditional governance assumptions. This session is intended to establish the framing for why AI governance is now a personal CEO and board accountability issue\, before later sessions examine what effective AI governance looks like in practice\, including operating models\, responsible scaling\, and balancing innovation\, accountability\, and risk without slowing momentum. \nKey Takeaways \n\nWhat AI governance is — and is not — and why it is no longer optional\nHow AI governance reshapes accountability across legal\, risk\, compliance\, data\, and business leadership\nWhat boards and executives expect in terms of accountability\, transparency\, and oversight\nHow the right governance framing enables faster\, safer scaling of AI across the enterprise\n\nPANELISTS:\nGeorge Trujillo is leading business value engagements in North America for Collibra. For the last 17 years George has lead data and AI initiatives involving governance as the senior executive responsible for the initiative or at the global enterprise architect focused on technical delivery. \nHe is an internationally recognized speaker at executive and technical forums including \nGartner\, Oracle World\, VMware World\, and CDO/CIO events. George is also a Kellogg Executive Scholar (Chief Digital Officer – AI Emphasis)\, published book author\, and contributor to CIO Magazine and other executive platforms. \n  \nBich-Thuy Le is an award winning technology executive\, AI patent holder\, and keynote speaker with over 25 years of experience building and scaling enterprise AI and digital platforms in highly regulated environments. She has led C suite mandated initiatives and designed AI governance\, operating models\, and lifecycle controls that support executive and board level oversight and accountability. Her work focuses on helping directors and senior executives build shared understanding of AI governance\, risk\, and outcomes\, grounded in real enterprise execution without hype or vendors. \nIrina Sedenko is a data and AI leader with 25+ years of experience driving enterprise transformation across industries. Her expertise spans data analytics\, machine learning\, and AI strategy\, helping organizations unlock business value and accelerate their data-driven journey. \nIrina combines deep technical expertise with a strong understanding of business needs\, guiding organizations to practical and strategic success in AI/ML\, data and AI governance. She is recognized for leading high-impact teams\, building robust data platforms\, and achieving real-world results in machine learning and advanced analytics. \nPrior to joining MTA\, Irina was a Principal Research Director at Info-Tech\, where she developed blueprints\, frameworks\, and thought models in data management\, AI\, and machine learning. \nShe advised clients on defining and implementing AI strategies\, helping organizations take a strategic approach to the opportunities and challenges presented by AI technology and realize its business value. \nOmowunmi Akinyoade is a cyber assurance leader and Senior Director of Cybersecurity Compliance at Pegasystems\, where she oversees vendor risk management and compliance certifications. She brings over 25 years of cross-industry experience and a human-centered\, systems-oriented approach to helping leaders navigate technology risk with clarity and sound judgment. \nPeter S. Vogel is a lawyer at VOGEL IT LAW where Peter limits his practice to representing buyers and sellers of IT and eCommerce. About half of Peter’s practice is trial and with cases in 38 states over the years\, and the other half is negotiating IT/AI/IP/Cybersecurity/Cloud/DR/eCommerce agreements. Peter also provides LinkedIn 101 Mentoring. \nFor more than 30 years Peter has been an Arbitrator and Mediator with the American Arbitration Association\, and a Tech List Member of the Silicon Valley Arbitration & Mediation Center. Currently Peter is the General Counsel of the North Texas Information Systems Security Association a Cybersecurity Training Group. \nPeter has taught courses at the SMU Dedman School of Law for more than 25 years including courses on eDiscovery and the Law of eCommerce. Many of Peter’s topics are discussed on his Internet\, IT & E-Discovery blog www.vogelitlaw.com/blog. \nCOST TO ATTEND:\nFree for SIM Members.\nEmployees of SIM Members are welcome to attend for free \nATTENDEE SUPPORT:\nIf you have trouble registering or need to renew your SIM membership\, please email sim@simnet.org. \nIf you require special assistance of any kind\, please call us at 800.387.9746 or email us at rethink@simnet.org.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” row_border_radius=”none” row_border_radius_applies=”bg” row_position_desktop=”default” row_position_tablet=”inherit” row_position_phone=”inherit” overflow=”visible” overlay_strength=”0.3″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” flex_gap_desktop=”10px” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” column_position=”default” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][vc_column_text css=”” text_direction=”default”]REGISTER HERE[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
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SUMMARY:SIM Women Webinar - February 2026
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” row_border_radius=”none” row_border_radius_applies=”bg” row_position_desktop=”default” row_position_tablet=”inherit” row_position_phone=”inherit” overflow=”visible” overlay_strength=”0.3″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” flex_gap_desktop=”10px” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” column_position=”default” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][vc_column_text css=”” text_direction=”default”]When:\nWednesday\, February 25\, 2026\n3pm Eastern \nWhere:\nZoom\nUnited States \nContact:\nKristen Lamoreaux\nKristen@LamoreauxSearch.com\n(908) 268-9961 \n  \n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” row_border_radius=”none” row_border_radius_applies=”bg” row_position_desktop=”default” row_position_tablet=”inherit” row_position_phone=”inherit” overflow=”visible” overlay_strength=”0.3″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” flex_gap_desktop=”10px” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” column_position=”default” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][vc_column_text css=”” text_direction=”default”]\n\nSIM Women is a network inside the SIM national association that promotes mentorship\, communication\, and career development amongst the female members of SIM. We are excited to host our next webinar on Wednesday\, February 25th at 3pm ET.\n\nSIM Women is delighted to have Dr. Lisa Palmer speaking for our February webinar\, “Show Don’t Tell AI” and the first 50 guests to sign up will receive a free copy of her book under the same name.\n  \nA fireside chat between Kristen Lamoreaux\, Founder of SIM Women\, and Dr. Lisa Palmer\, a thought leader who has keynoted at the SIM Women Leadership Summit and is known as an ‘AI visionary pragmatist.’  Dr. Lisa Palmer is the author of “Show AI—Don’t Tell It: Build Buy-In With Visual Storytelling” (Wiley\, 2026) and the founder of an AI startup specializing in Applied AI\, blending cutting-edge software with human expertise to deliver tangible business results. With a diverse background as an IT practitioner\, enterprise sales leader\, executive advisor\, and researcher\, she brings a 360-degree perspective to AI adoption.\n\nKristen will keep Dr. Lisa on her toes with questions around the AI frenzy versus what true readiness means. You’ll come away from this discussion with ideas grounded in reality and an awareness of what direction you should be headed if you’re not on the path currently. Initial registrants will also receive a free copy of Dr. Lisa Palmer’s book\, “Show AI- Don’t Tell It: Build Buy-In With Visual Storytelling” so sign up today!\n\nOnce you register\, you will receive the webinar access information directly from Zoom. \n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” row_border_radius=”none” row_border_radius_applies=”bg” row_position_desktop=”default” row_position_tablet=”inherit” row_position_phone=”inherit” overflow=”visible” overlay_strength=”0.3″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” flex_gap_desktop=”10px” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” column_position=”default” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][vc_column_text css=”” text_direction=”default”]REGISTER HERE[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
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