Charter AI SF Summit 2026 is a hybrid, in-person and virtual event in San Francisco designed for leaders and practitioners eager to move AI from pilot projects to real transformation. On February 24, 2026, the CharterWorks team invites attendees to hear from workplace leaders who are redesigning how work gets done with AI, with practical frameworks and real-world case studies you can apply in your own teams. The day runs 9:00 AM–3:00 PM PST and features a mix of keynote-style remarks, practitioner-led sessions, and interactive discussions that bridge strategy and execution.
Who should attend: senior leaders who shape talent and technology decisions, including CHROs, CPOs, CTOs, CIOs, COOs, SVPs, VPs, department heads, and AI transformation leads. You’ll gain clarity on what works today, learn concrete steps to drive adoption and impact, and walk away with leadership approaches to guide teams through AI-driven change.
Agenda highlights (selected):
- Opening remarks by Charter leadership (Kevin Delaney, Co-founder and editor-in-chief, Charter)
- How Walmart is helping millions of workers move to the AI-enabled future (Donna Morris, Chief People Officer, Walmart)
- From pilots to impact: translating AI experiments into measurable ROI (Brandon Sammut, Zapier; Hannah Pritchett, Anthropic)
- Rethinking the org chart in the age of AI (Aneesh Raman, LinkedIn; Iain Roberts, Airbnb)
- Co-leading AI transformation: HR and tech joint leadership (Rani Johnson, Workday; Jessica Swank, Box)
- AI beyond basics: advanced use cases and practical techniques (Helen Kupp, Women Defining AI)
- Working with AI agents: the future of collaboration (Amjad Masad, Replit)
- What journalists are hearing about AI’s impact (Jessica Lessin, The Information; Casey Newton, Platformer)
- Measuring AI’s real impact on work (Nicholas Bloom, Stanford)
- Redesigning entry-level roles for the AI era (Matt Beane, SkillBench; Fiona Tan, Wayfair)
- Beyond reskilling: addressing AI displacement (Sal Khan, Khan Academy)
Topics include automation, AI agents, and startups, with sessions aimed at converting AI investments into tangible business outcomes. The event is presented by CharterWorks, a media and research company focused on the future of work, and includes multiple sessions featuring industry leaders and practitioners who’ll share actionable insights and frameworks.
Key details:
- Date: February 24, 2026
- Time: 9:00 AM–3:00 PM PST
- Format: In-person in San Francisco or virtua