Future of People at Work
SYMPOSIUM 2026
May 7 & 8, 2026
Carnegie Mellon Universiy Pittsburgh, PA
On behalf of the Future of People at Work (FPW) community, we are pleased to invite you to a focused gathering on the Role of AI and Continuous Improvement, hosted at Carnegie Mellon University in Pittsburgh, PA, this May 7th and May 8th.
The Birthplace of AI
Carnegie Mellon University has been at the forefront of artificial intelligence since its early days, helping to shape the field through bold ideas, pioneering research and visionary leadership. From founding key institutions to launching entirely new areas of study, CMU has played a central role in advancing computing and AI. Today, our work continues to drive innovation and make a lasting impact across industries and society.
Building on the momentum from our Detroit (2024) and Salt Lake City (2025) symposiums, this gathering brings practitioners, researchers, and leaders together to explore how AI and human-centered continuous improvement can work together to shape the future of work. The event also provides a low-cost forum for FPW working groups to connect and advance their initiatives - both in person and virtually.
The Role of AI & Continuous Improvement
On behalf of the Future of People at Work (FPW) community, we are pleased to invite you to a focused gathering on the Role of AI and Continuous Improvement, hosted at Carnegie Mellon University in Pittsburgh, PA, this May 7th and May 8th.
Building on the momentum from our Detroit (2024) and Salt Lake City (2025) symposiums, this gathering brings practitioners, researchers, and leaders together to explore how AI and human-centered continuous improvement can work together to shape the future of work. The event also provides a low-cost forum for FPW working groups to connect and advance their initiatives - both in person and virtually.
Click here for pdf of the Agenda
Registration & Logistics
Register: Please mark your calendar and complete your registration using this Registration Link.
Hotel: A limited number of rooms are available at SpringHill Suites – Bakery Square. We encourage you to book early.
Questions: Contact us at connect@imaginingexcellence.org
Future of People at Work Partners
Catalysis
Central Coast Lean
GBMP Consulting Group
Imagining Excellence
Lean Enterprise Institute
Shingo Institute
The Ohio State University – Center for Operational Excellence
Toyota Production System Support Center (TSSC)
UK Pigman College of Engineering
Catalysis
Central Coast Lean
GBMP Consulting Group
Imagining Excellence
Lean Enterprise Institute
Shingo Institute
The Ohio State University – Center for Operational Excellence
Toyota Production System Support Center (TSSC)
UK Pigman College of Engineering
Carnegie Mellon University
Heinz College – Hamburg Hall
Executive Education Suite, Room 1214
5000 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15213
Hamburg Hall
