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One powerful day of learning brings together AI, leadership, and practical tools for immediate workplace impact
Central Oregon SHRM will host the AI + EQ = Business Intelligence Summit on Friday, February 20, 2026, at the SpringHill Suites Conference Room in Bend, bringing together HR professionals and business leaders for a highly interactive, full-day event focused on practical tools and strategies that can be applied immediately at work.
Curated and hosted by Central Oregon SHRM, the Summit offers “AI and leadership learnings - all in one event,” featuring a premium speaker line-up, limited seating, and built-in opportunities to connect with peers across the region.
“Our goal is to elevate Human Resources and leadership in Central Oregon by bringing people together for education, connection, and practical insights,” said Central Oregon SHRM. “This Summit is designed to help professionals leave with tools, clarity, and confidence - whether they’re excited or overwhelmed by how quickly work is changing.”
Summit highlights include:
- Earn 5 PDCs for attending
- Hosted coffee, lunch, and happy hour to support networking and community connection
- Premium presenters covering economic trends, practical AI tools, and human-centered leadership
Featured presenters and sessions:
- Damon Runberg, Senior Economist at Business Oregon, will share an economic update and a localized perspective on the Bend-Redmond metro area within broader statewide trends.
- Justin Coats, Co-founder of LearnAIR, will lead a hands-on session to build a practical suite of AI tools designed to unlock efficiency, reduce stress, and support measurable impact within HR functions.
- Scott Crabtree, Founder of Happy Brain Science, will deliver a science-backed session on thriving as a leader in the age of AI, focusing on leadership identity, emotional intelligence, trust, and adaptability.
Date, time, location, and agenda
The Summit runs 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and includes coffee and networking, an economic update, AI training, lunch, leadership sessions, and a closing happy hour.
Registration
Registration is open now with limited seats available.
Tickets are $200
Register at www.centraloregonshrm.org. https://www.centraloregonshrm.org/events/ai-eq-business-intelligence-summit
