• Identify the current legal, ethical, and cultural implications of AI in AEC firms.
• Recognize the leadership responsibilities that come with integrating AI.
• Anticipate how AI will reshape value, roles, skillsets, and staffing strategies.
• Engage teams in open, productive conversations about AI’s impact.

About the Presenters:
Kristin Lynn Kautz, FSMPS, CPSM, Partner, JAM Idea Agency 

Kristin Lynn Kautz, FSMPS, CPSM is an experienced AI consultant, trainer, and builder with over 25 years of expertise in the architecture, engineering, and construction industry. With a passion for innovation and technology, Kristin has become a leading expert in AI for the built environment, helping companies implement and integrate AI into their operations, from small firms to large corporations.
AI is revolutionizing our industry. With a deep understanding of the latest AI trends and technologies, Kristin provides strategic guidance and develops customized organizational structures, guidelines, policies, procedures, communications/roll-out, and training to ensure that companies can fully leverage AI to drive growth, improve efficiency and productivity, and enhance both client and employee satisfaction. Her unique blend of marketing expertise, industry knowledge, and technical know-how has made her a sought-after speaker and thought leader in the field of AI for the built environment.

Kristin has been the featured AI speaker for SMPS locally, regionally, and nationally in addition to the Society for Design Administration (SDA), Project Mark, Chief Executive Network, Zweig Group, AIA, ACEC, Urban Land Institute, and multiple CEO cohorts. Kristin is committed to advancing the use of AI in the AEC industry and helping companies stay at the forefront of innovation.

Troy Parkinson, Presenter, SagePresence

As a speaker and facilitator, Troy shares his down-to-earth approach with clients throughout the United States and internationally. In his 20 years in the film industry, he has produced television series for Discovery Health and History Channel and also served as Director of Production for the Minnesota Film Commission, promoting Minnesota cities and venues to companies like Disney, HBO, and Netflix. 

During his tenure with SagePresence, Troy has coached and trained companies to over $5 Billion in project wins, helping individuals and teams increase their confidence and communication skills for live, virtual, and hybrid presentations. He has also attended numerous local, regional, and national SMPS, AIA, ACEC, DBIA, and AGC industry conferences and events.

Credit Hours & Domains

1.5 CEU or AIA|LA LU

Domain 2 - Marketing Planning
Domain 6 - Information, Resource, and Organizational Management