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2024 Spring Breakfast Forum Recap

By May 1, 2024No Comments

NFIEC’s 2024 Spring Forum discussed artificial intelligence (AI) and its impacts in classrooms and businesses. The Forum also honored several individuals and businesses that have developed and supported strong partnerships and featured a panel discussion on creating and sustaining successful partnership programs.

Thank you Kenmore East Orchestra for your time and talent.

Honoring the recipients of the 2024 Commitment to Education Award:

Krista Isherwood Lockport City Schools

Merani Hotel Group

Nancy Pray Kenmore-Tonawanda Union Free School District

Seneca Nation of Indians Construction Training Program

James Suchocki Primerica Financial Services

Joe Roaldi, Erie 1 BOCES Joe Roaldi is the Supervisor for Leadership, Mentoring, and Technology Integration for the WNYRIC.

Scott Przywara, Erie 1 BOCES Scott Przywara is the Chief Data Protection, Security, and Compliance Officer for the WNYRIC.

Their presentation: Navigating the AI Revolution in Education and Business: Unveiling Implications and Safeguarding against Security Risks

discusses the integration of artificial intelligence (AI) in education and business, outlining its applications, benefits, and potential risks. It emphasizes the importance of teaching AI due to its increasing influence in different sectors, and highlights the need for understanding and safeguarding against potential security breaches and other concerns that AI has/continues to amplify.