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Join us for an engaging, hands-on experience designed to take you along your journey to AI fluency—and contribute to the mission of the IIBA Kansas City Chapter along the way. We will level up your AI skills so that you can take it back to your workplace and immediately implement it. Hearts & Smarts: AI in Action is more than a workshop—it’s an interactive lab where business analysis professionals and innovators explore how artificial intelligence can transform the way we analyze, decide, and deliver value.
You should bring:
- One AI of your choice (e.g. ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, MS Copilot - not GROK). Sign up for the free tier of these tools - no subscriptions required!
- Bring your laptop and charger - we will be using our computers extensively!
What to Expect:
✅ Live demonstration: See a 3-hour analysis completed in just 12 minutes
✅ Hands-on practice: Experiment with AI tools directly relevant to Business Analyst/Product Owner work
✅ ROI calculator: Create a customized model to show AI’s potential impact in your organization
✅ Networking: Connect with some of Kansas City’s most forward-thinking professionals
Facilitator:
Rob Voss, Ph.D. – Principal, Voss AI Consulting and the Kansas City AI Club will be our facilitator for the session.
Dr. Rob Voss specializes in bridging the gap between AI capabilities and practical business implementation. As Principal of Voss AI Consulting and architect of Northwest Missouri State University's Applied AI minor program, Rob brings a unique methodology to AI adoption that resonates with business analysts: data-driven assessment, measurable outcomes, and systematic implementation.
Selected as Missouri's only representative in OpenAI's global Academy program (89 faculty worldwide), Rob has achieved remarkable results including 93% AI adoption rates and 200% improvements in training satisfaction through his structured approach to AI transformation. His consulting practice focuses on helping organizations build AI competency while maintaining
data integrity and governance standards – critical concerns for business analysts navigating AI integration.
With 25+ years of experience in education and technology implementation, Rob understands how to translate complex AI capabilities into actionable business processes. His work spans educational institutions, financial services, and small businesses, where he emphasizes practical skill development and ROI-focused implementation strategies that analysts can measure and stakeholders can understand.
Subject matter experts:
- Kyle Enevoldsen, AI Product Manager, Optum
- Diana Alt, Diana Alt Consulting
- Jen Tubbesing, IIBA Kansas City Past President
- Julie Russell, Membership Director
- Tamara Copple, President 2026 IIBA Kansas City
Your subject matter experts will be your key stakeholders for the day, providing historical context, current and future state information to help participants focus their effort and output for the day! All of our experts have deep chapter experience.
