Let the Business Build
Putting AI to Work Without Losing Control
December 1, 2026
6:30 PM–9:00 PM PST
Del Frisco's Double Eagle Steakhouse 3925 Paradise Road Las Vegas, NV 89169
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Think Tank Dinner Agenda
6:30 PM
Welcome Reception & Peer Connections
Join the Institute for AI Transformation for a private executive Think Tank dinner during AWS re:Invent. Connect with fellow IT, security, and business leaders at Del Frisco's Double Eagle Steakhouse in Las Vegas before an evening of candid conversation about putting AI to work without losing control.
The Evening
Tuesday, December 1, 2026 | 6:30–9:00 PM PST
Del Frisco's Double Eagle Steakhouse
3925 Paradise Road, Las Vegas, NV 89169
A private executive Think Tank dinner during AWS re:Invent, hosted by the Institute for AI Transformation.
7:00 PM
Take Your Seats
Take your seat for a discussion shaped by the pre-dinner survey. Compare approaches to giving business teams the tools to build, connecting IT and security workflows, and deciding when AI can act independently or needs a person's approval.
7:15 PM
Private Dinner
Enjoy a private dinner at Del Frisco's Double Eagle Steakhouse as the conversation continues around the table. The evening follows the Institute's Silent Service format so the discussion can continue with minimal interruption.
Dinner Details
Menu and dietary arrangements will be confirmed with registered guests.
7:30 PM
Interactive Discussions
Exchange practical perspectives on helping business teams build useful AI solutions while maintaining security and accountability. Discuss how to connect existing tools, establish clear approval boundaries, and scale successful workflows across teams.
Here's The Session Format
- Focused Dialogue:
The moderator will lead the conversation through topics derived from pre-survey responses, ensuring a targeted and relevant discussion.
- Structured Environment:
To maintain the session's integrity and focus, side discussions will be minimized.
- Exclusive Setting:
The roundtable will take place in a private room, ensuring confidentiality and an undisturbed environment.
- Feedback Loop:
Post-event, participants' quotes will be shared with them for approval before any public dissemination, upholding our commitment to privacy, authenticity, and transparency.
Discussion Topics
Let the Business Build
What business teams need to create useful AI solutions, and how IT and security can support them.
Put AI to Work Without Losing Control
Where to draw the line between automated actions and human approval, with clear access rules, ownership, and accountability.
Scale What Works
How to connect existing tools, extend successful workflows across teams, and demonstrate measurable business value.
9:00 PM
conclusion & Networking
Close with the key decisions and lessons from the discussion, then continue the conversation with fellow executives over dessert and coffee.
Think Tank Dinner Location
Del Frisco's Double Eagle Steakhouse
3925 Paradise Road Las Vegas, NV 89169