Symposium on Artificial Intelligence

What AI Means for Us, Now and Next

A free public symposium on artificial intelligence Artificial intelligence is already part of daily life, in law, education, medicine, media, and even the church. It shows up in everything from movies and synthesized sermons to driverless cars and medical research. Join researchers, industry leaders, educators, and faith leaders for a morning of honest conversation about where AI shows up today, where it's heading, and what it means for all of us.

WHEN Saturday, October 3, 2026 8:00 AM – 1:30 PM (registration and continental breakfast from 7:30 AM)

WHERE Community Room, St. Patrick's Episcopal Church 341 Village Blvd, Incline Village, NV

PROGRAM

7:30 AM – Registration and continental breakfast 8:00 AM – Welcome and Setting the Stage The Very Rev. Marla Asson, Rector, St. Patrick's Episcopal Church

8:30 AM – Panel 1: Where do we see AI in the present? Who should we listen to?

Moderator: Kristen Miller, Reporter, Lake Tahoe TV

- Jay Duluk, Senior Distinguished Engineer, NVIDIA

- Chris Heuer, Entrepreneur, Author, and Host of CommunityAssistant.ai

- Jeff Sheldon, AI and patent law

10:00 AM – Break

10:15 AM – Panel 2: Where is AI going? What can we expect? Moderator: William Bryan, Ph.D.

- Jen Elena Romano, CEO, CURA

- Puneet Kalia, CEO, Kategos AI

- Fr. Brendan McGuire, Pastor, St. Simon Catholic Parish, Los Altos, CA

Questions we'll explore: Is the growth of AI sustainable? Can AI be controlled, and should it be? Is there a moral dimension to how we use it?

11:45 AM – Lunch (provided)

12:30 PM – Next Steps: An open conversation about continuing the dialogue

1:30 PM – Adjournment

ADMISSION Free. Seating is limited to 50, so please register early. Continental breakfast and lunch are provided at no charge. Questions? Call 775-831-1418.