Venue
Grand Valley State University: PEW Campus
L.V. Eberhard Conference Center
301 Fulton St. W
Grand Rapids, MI 49504
L.V. Eberhard Conference Center
301 Fulton St. W
Grand Rapids, MI 49504
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Parking Information
Fulton Parking Lot Address: 312 W. Fulton, Grand Rapids, MI 49504
The gate will automatically open for you when you enter. You actually park under the overpass.
From 131 South:
US-131 North to the Pearl Street Exit, #85B. Turn left onto Pearl Street and proceed one block beyond the US-131 overpass to Mt Vernon Ave and turn left, in two blocks turn left on Fulton St. The Fulton Lot will be on your right.
From 131 North:
Take US-131 South to the Pearl Street exit (keep to the right of the on-ramp to US-131 as this becomes the off-ramp for Pearl Street). You will then merge onto Mt. Vernon Ave. Continue on Mt. Vernon until you come to a light at Fulton St, turn left here. Under the US-131 Overpass, the Fulton Lot will be on your right.
Nearby Lodging
Nestled in the vibrant Hotel District, Holiday Inn® Grand Rapids Downtown offers unmatched comfort and convenience. Just 15 miles from Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) and across the street from Grand Valley State University's Eberhard Center.
If you would like to stay near the Grand Valley State University: PEW Campus, we have negotiated a discounted block of rooms at the Holiday Inn Grand Rapids Downtown.
- Dates Available at a Discount: Thursday, March 26 - Saturday, March 28, 2026
- Discounted Room Price: $140.00
- Discounted Room Price Expiration Date: March 10, 2026
- Total Number of Discounted Rooms Available: 20
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Conference Kickoff & Dinner
Mo Brooks is a proud Kalamazoo native who has dedicated his life to helping others discover their strengths and lead with purpose. He is the founder of Underground Impact, LLC, a strengths-based keynote speaking and leadership development company committed to driving measurable growth in individuals, teams, and organizations. Mo holds a Master's degree in Organizational Change Leadership and is a Gallup-Certified Strengths Coach, equipping him with the research-backed tools to help people perform at their highest level.
Business Solutions using AI Tools Workshop
Jon Jack is the author of Critical Miss: The AI Gap No One Is Closing and leads an AI generative and platform development company. His firm provides Fractional CTO services for a portfolio ranging from Fortune 50 corporations to high-growth enterprises. With a leadership team that has served on AI boards for leading Ivy League institutions, Jon and his company specialize in the architectural deployment of proprietary AI systems and the development of AI governance frameworks. By building the end-to-end solutions that move organizations from confusion to clarity, Jon ensures his clients are not just reacting to the future. They are building the platforms that define it.
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Accelerating the Software Development Cycle with HAIP
Keith Skronek is a technology executive with over 25 years of experience in driving enterprise transformation and leading high-performing teams. Currently serving as the Vice President of Product Engineering at Vervint, they focus on enhancing service delivery and implementing AI-powered solutions to boost efficiency and client satisfaction. Previously, Keith held significant roles at Nexient, where they played a pivotal part in scaling the company to over 1,100 employees and achieving a 4X valuation growth.
Saturday Lunch Speaker
Accessibility in Software
Joey Passenger is a Grand Rapids native who graduated from Grand Valley State University with a degree in Statistics and a Minor in Computer Science. During his nine years working with Auto-Owners Insurance, he has contributed to a wide variety of internal and customer-facing projects and helps maintain the company’s build and deploy pipelines. Joey has extensive experience building front-end applications with React and Angular, and has worked with several back-end languages, including Java, Groovy, Kotlin, and TypeScript. Outside of work, Joey enjoys playing disc golf, running, and riding his unicycles.
Awards Banquet & Keynote Address
State of the Software Industry in 2026
Joe combines deep roots in rural Michigan with a degree in Computer Science from Saginaw Valley and 11 years of experience as a consulting software developer to help Midwest companies flourish and to empower the next generation of software makers in West Michigan through Atomic Object’s Accelerator Program.
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Thursday, March 26 2026
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Friday, March 27 2026
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