# Frontier Firms in Action The Playbook for AI Skills Adoption

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**Date:** March 16, 2026 · 10:00 PM  
**Location:** Fairmont / Next Stage (Manchester Ballroom)  
**Format:** Fireside Chat  
**Track:** Workplace  
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## Speakers

- **Rachel Richardson** — Senior Director Short Form Skilling
- **Todd Minor** — Global Learning Leader, Microsoft Customer & Partner Solutions

AI is transforming how organizations learn and innovate. Microsoft shares a practical playbook for embedding AI skills across roles, accelerating skill development and fostering a culture of continuous learning . Discover actionable  steps to map capabilities, launch adaptive learning journeys, and accelerate AI adoption, enabling your workforce to grow with the future of AI.

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