{"id":7753,"date":"2026-10-03T19:41:37","date_gmt":"2026-10-03T19:41:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/onwardpath.com\/intelligence\/?p=7753"},"modified":"2026-10-04T15:00:26","modified_gmt":"2026-10-04T15:00:26","slug":"boon-or-bane-what-northeast-wisconsin-it-leaders-said-about-ai-at-tech-summit-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/onwardpath.com\/intelligence\/boon-or-bane-what-northeast-wisconsin-it-leaders-said-about-ai-at-tech-summit-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"Boon or Bane? What Northeast Wisconsin IT Leaders Said About AI at Tech Summit 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"> <strong>Onwardpath was proud to be an Innovation Sponsor of Tech Summit 2026.<\/strong> On <strong>September 30<\/strong> <strong>2026<\/strong>, the <a href=\"https:\/\/newdigitalalliance.org\/tech-summit\/\">NEW Digital Alliance<\/a> brought technology leaders from across <strong>Northeast Wisconsin<\/strong> together in <strong>Neenah<\/strong> to take on that question directly.The summit brought technology leaders from across Northeast Wisconsin to Neenah for an afternoon of conversation and learning about how fast the technology landscape is changing, and how AI is reshaping the IT workforce.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>&#8220;Is AI a boon or a bane?&#8221;<\/strong> That question came straight from the audience at Tech Summit 2026, and it captures where many organizations stand today. They are ready to move on AI, but they are still working out what it means for their people, their workflows and the next generation of their workforce.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The event gave us a great opportunity to connect with technology leaders from the region, share what Onwardpath is building, and hear firsthand how organizations are approaching one of the most transformative technologies of our time: artificial intelligence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-grid wp-container-core-group-is-layout-5a23bf8e wp-block-group-is-layout-grid\">\n<div class=\"is-style-rectangular wp-block-jetpack-tiled-gallery aligncenter wp-container-content-69bc4bdf\"><div class=\"\"><div class=\"tiled-gallery__gallery\"><div class=\"tiled-gallery__row\"><div class=\"tiled-gallery__col\" style=\"flex-basis:100.00000%\"><figure class=\"tiled-gallery__item\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" 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size-large\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/onwardpath.com\/intelligence\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/raffle-win.jpg?resize=1024%2C768&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7800\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/onwardpath.com\/intelligence\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/raffle-win.jpg?resize=1024%2C768&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/onwardpath.com\/intelligence\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/raffle-win.jpg?resize=300%2C225&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/onwardpath.com\/intelligence\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/raffle-win.jpg?resize=768%2C576&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/onwardpath.com\/intelligence\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/raffle-win.jpg?resize=1536%2C1152&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/onwardpath.com\/intelligence\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/raffle-win.jpg?w=1600&amp;ssl=1 1600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1600\" height=\"1200\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/onwardpath.com\/intelligence\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Event-hall1.jpg?fit=1024%2C768&amp;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7802\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/onwardpath.com\/intelligence\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Event-hall1.jpg?w=1600&amp;ssl=1 1600w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/onwardpath.com\/intelligence\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Event-hall1.jpg?resize=300%2C225&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/onwardpath.com\/intelligence\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Event-hall1.jpg?resize=768%2C576&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/onwardpath.com\/intelligence\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Event-hall1.jpg?resize=1024%2C768&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/onwardpath.com\/intelligence\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Event-hall1.jpg?resize=1536%2C1152&amp;ssl=1 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Key takeaways from Tech Summit 2026<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"\">AI adoption is a leadership and culture challenge as much as a technology one.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">The biggest gains come from redesigning workflows around AI, not only automating the ones you already have.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">A positive, open mindset helps teams explore AI constructively instead of fearing it.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">The AI conversation has moved past theory. Leaders are now sharing real examples of business value.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why Onwardpath Sponsored Tech Summit 2026 ?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Onwardpath has its roots in Northeast Wisconsin, and we care about the growth of the region&#8217;s IT community. A strong tech region doesn&#8217;t build itself. It grows when CIOs, developers, educators, HR leaders and business leaders sit in the same room and work through the same questions together.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Tech Summit 2026 is exactly that kind of room. Sponsoring it was a natural way for us to invest in the people and conversations shaping technology here at home.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Three Perspectives on AI from the Main Stage<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The summit&#8217;s speakers brought perspectives from different industries and experiences. Together, they showed how AI is moving from experimentation toward real impact inside organizations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Matt Kirchner: Putting AI in the Bigger Picture<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Matt Kirchner<\/strong>, President of ATS\/LAB Midwest\/Mission Learning Systems and Host of The TechEd Podcast, brought his broad exposure to technology, business, and leadership into the conversation. He drew on the views of several well-known figures and connected them to the broader AI discussion, which made for an engaging and thought-provoking session.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Rusty Zaspel: Readiness Matters More Than the Technology<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Rusty Zaspel<\/strong>, Director of the Business Transformation Office at Faith Technologies Incorporated, offered a firsthand perspective on implementing AI within an organization. He made the point that AI adoption is not simply a technology challenge. Organizational readiness, leadership, culture, and leaders&#8217; ability to set the right mindset all strongly influence how well AI becomes part of an organization&#8217;s operations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">John Kreul: From AI Theory to Business Value<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>John Kreul<\/strong>, Senior Vice President, Chief Information Officer &amp; Digital Officer at Jewelers Mutual, shared practical examples of how he has approached AI and benefited from it. His real-world perspective was especially relevant for the technology leaders in the audience. It showed that AI conversations are moving beyond theory into practical applications that create business value.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-grid wp-container-core-group-is-layout-5a23bf8e wp-block-group-is-layout-grid\">\n<figure class=\"is-style-rectangular wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-3 is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" loading=\"lazy\" data-id=\"7776\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/onwardpath.com\/intelligence\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/speakers.webp?resize=1024%2C768&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7776\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/onwardpath.com\/intelligence\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/speakers.webp?resize=1024%2C768&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/onwardpath.com\/intelligence\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/speakers.webp?resize=300%2C225&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/onwardpath.com\/intelligence\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/speakers.webp?resize=768%2C576&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/onwardpath.com\/intelligence\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/speakers.webp?resize=1536%2C1152&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/onwardpath.com\/intelligence\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/speakers.webp?w=1600&amp;ssl=1 1600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1600\" height=\"1200\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/onwardpath.com\/intelligence\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/speaker2-1.jpg?fit=1024%2C768&amp;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7826\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/onwardpath.com\/intelligence\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/speaker2-1.jpg?w=1600&amp;ssl=1 1600w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/onwardpath.com\/intelligence\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/speaker2-1.jpg?resize=300%2C225&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/onwardpath.com\/intelligence\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/speaker2-1.jpg?resize=768%2C576&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/onwardpath.com\/intelligence\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/speaker2-1.jpg?resize=1024%2C768&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/onwardpath.com\/intelligence\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/speaker2-1.jpg?resize=1536%2C1152&amp;ssl=1 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1600\" height=\"1200\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/onwardpath.com\/intelligence\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/speaker1-1.jpg?fit=1024%2C768&amp;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7833\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/onwardpath.com\/intelligence\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/speaker1-1.jpg?w=1600&amp;ssl=1 1600w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/onwardpath.com\/intelligence\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/speaker1-1.jpg?resize=300%2C225&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/onwardpath.com\/intelligence\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/speaker1-1.jpg?resize=768%2C576&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/onwardpath.com\/intelligence\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/speaker1-1.jpg?resize=1024%2C768&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/onwardpath.com\/intelligence\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/speaker1-1.jpg?resize=1536%2C1152&amp;ssl=1 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/onwardpath.com\/intelligence\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/speaker3.webp?resize=1024%2C768&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7782\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/onwardpath.com\/intelligence\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/speaker3.webp?resize=1024%2C768&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/onwardpath.com\/intelligence\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/speaker3.webp?resize=300%2C225&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/onwardpath.com\/intelligence\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/speaker3.webp?resize=768%2C576&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/onwardpath.com\/intelligence\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/speaker3.webp?resize=1536%2C1152&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/onwardpath.com\/intelligence\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/speaker3.webp?w=1600&amp;ssl=1 1600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Boon or Bane? Inside the AI Leadership Panel<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Rusty Zaspel and John Kreul came back together for a panel driven entirely by audience questions. Attendees asked about AI&#8217;s impact on new graduates and the future workforce, and the question in everyone&#8217;s mind: is AI ultimately a boon or a bane?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Optimism Is a Leadership Choice<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Rusty argued for meeting AI with a positive, open mindset. Rather than seeing AI mainly as disruption or risk, leaders can focus on what it makes possible. Then they can create an environment where employees feel free to explore AI, understand its benefits and use it constructively.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Reinvent the Workflow, Don&#8217;t Just Automate It<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">John challenged IT leaders to go beyond asking how AI can automate or improve the workflows they already have. The bigger opportunity, he said, is to rethink and reinvent those workflows around what AI makes possible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>That shift matters. Adding AI on top of an old process improves the process. Redesigning the process around AI can change how work is designed, how decisions are made and how the organization operates.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The questions from the floor made one thing clear. Organizations are dealing with real opportunity and real uncertainty at the same time, and they want honest, practical answers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What This Means for IT Leaders: Onwardpath&#8217;s Perspective<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Based on what we heard at the summit and what we see in our own client work, here is where we suggest technology leaders focus next:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Bring every generation along.<\/strong> New graduates and experienced staff both need a clear path to build AI skills and grow into AI-enabled roles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Start with the work, not the tool.<\/strong> Map a workflow end to end and ask where AI changes what is possible, not only what is faster.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Invest in readiness.<\/strong> Training, clear guidelines and visible leadership support decide whether teams use AI with confidence or avoid it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Choose use cases you can measure.<\/strong> Tie each AI initiative to an outcome, such as time saved, quality improved or cost reduced, so its value is visible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The Road Ahead for AI in the Workplace<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">One theme ran through the whole summit: AI is reshaping the future of technology, but successful adoption takes more than the technology itself.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Organizations need to consider:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"\">Where AI can create meaningful value<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">How employees and leaders adapt to new ways of working<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">How technology strategies evolve alongside rapidly changing AI capabilities<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For technology leaders, this is both an opportunity and a responsibility: to explore AI thoughtfully, identify practical use cases, and create an environment where innovation turns into measurable business outcomes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-7387b849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:100%\">\n<div class=\"is-style-rectangular wp-block-jetpack-tiled-gallery aligncenter is-style-rectangular\"><div class=\"\"><div class=\"tiled-gallery__gallery\"><div class=\"tiled-gallery__row\"><div class=\"tiled-gallery__col\" style=\"flex-basis:60.49402%\"><figure class=\"tiled-gallery__item\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/onwardpath.com\/intelligence\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/it-workspace3.png?strip=info&#038;w=600 600w,https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/onwardpath.com\/intelligence\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/it-workspace3.png?strip=info&#038;w=900 900w,https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/onwardpath.com\/intelligence\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/it-workspace3.png?strip=info&#038;w=940 940w\" alt=\"\" data-height=\"537\" data-id=\"7809\" data-link=\"https:\/\/onwardpath.com\/intelligence\/?attachment_id=7809\" data-url=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/onwardpath.com\/intelligence\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/it-workspace3.png?fit=940%2C537&amp;ssl=1\" data-width=\"940\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/onwardpath.com\/intelligence\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/it-workspace3.png\" data-amp-layout=\"responsive\"\/><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"tiled-gallery__col\" style=\"flex-basis:39.50598%\"><figure class=\"tiled-gallery__item\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/onwardpath.com\/intelligence\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/it-workspace2.png?strip=info&#038;w=531&#038;ssl=1 531w\" alt=\"\" data-height=\"465\" data-id=\"7814\" data-link=\"https:\/\/onwardpath.com\/intelligence\/?attachment_id=7814\" data-url=\"https:\/\/onwardpath.com\/intelligence\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/it-workspace2.png\" data-width=\"531\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/onwardpath.com\/intelligence\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/it-workspace2.png?ssl=1\" data-amp-layout=\"responsive\"\/><\/figure><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Continuing the Conversation<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">At Onwardpath, we believe the most meaningful technology innovation happens when people, technology, and business objectives come together. Events like Tech Summit give technology leaders an important place to exchange ideas, challenge assumptions, and learn from each other&#8217;s experiences.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Thank You, NEW Digital Alliance<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We are grateful to the <a href=\"https:\/\/newdigitalalliance.org\/tech-summit\/\">NEW Digital Alliance<\/a> for bringing the Northeast Wisconsin technology community together, and for the opportunity to take part as an Innovation Sponsor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Great Conversations at the Onwardpath Booth<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Our booth was busy all afternoon. We met technology executives and professionals from many industries, talked about their priorities and shared how Onwardpath supports organizations across AI technology, <a href=\"https:\/\/onwardpath.com\/consulting.html\">consulting<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/onwardpath.com\/aem-staffing.html\">enterprise talent<\/a> and digital innovation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To everyone who stopped by: thank you for the conversations, the questions and your interest in what we are building.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Where Is Your Organization on Its AI Journey?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>The AI journey is only beginning, and we look forward to continuing the conversation.<\/strong> If your organization is exploring how AI fits into your teams, platforms, or digital experiences, <a href=\"https:\/\/onwardpath.com\/index.html\">get in touch with Onwardpath<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>OnwardPath was an Innovation Sponsor at NEW Digital Alliance&#8217;s Tech Summit 2026. 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