Cognitive Innovation Conference (CognoCon) 2026

Where bold ideas and real-world innovation collide to shape the AI-driven future of work. Hear from thought leaders working today to create a more innovative and better tomorrow.


The future of work isn’t arriving, it’s being invented. The Cognitive Innovation Conference (CognoCon) unites researchers, creators, and industry leaders who are shaping what comes next. From emerging markets and intelligent enterprises to human-AI collaboration, CognoCon is where academic insight meets real-world experimentation. Our goal is to bridge academia, industry, and government to engage with and explore the evolution of business, work, and society in the age of artificial intelligence and spark the ideas that will define tomorrow.

Vision & Objectives

  • Unite leading academics, innovators, and industry experts to shape the next era of AI-driven work and society.
  • Showcase innovative technologies with hands-on demonstrations.
  • Create a dynamic ecosystem for networking, collaboration, and new partnerships across academia, industry, entrepreneurship, and government.

When

May 9, 2026
7:30 am - 8:00 pm

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Where

KSU Center
Room 400

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Conference Cost

Admission Cost: $100
Includes Swag and Badge.

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Agenda

Time Program
7:30 – 8:30 AM Registration & Networking Breakfast
8:30 – 8:45 AM Welcome Remarks
8:45 – 9:30 AM

Keynote Speaker #1

Ray Quintana

  • Chairman and President of Forevver Association
  • Co-Founder / CEO of DevvDigital Inc.
  • CEO of Envviron SAS
  • Investor/Member Board of Directors for TS Nano
9:30 – 10:45 AM

Breakout Sessions #1 (Academic & Industry tracks)
11:00 – 12:00 PM

Panel Session #1 (e.g., “AI & Business Transformation”)

  • Sandeep Sivadas - Vice President Technology, Georgia Pacific
  • Jim Lester - CEO of Longitude Health
  • Stephen Helwig - General Manager, Azure, Microsoft.
  • (Academic) – To Be Determined
12:00 – 1:30 PM Networking Lunch + Expo Floor Open
1:30 – 2:45 PM Breakout Sessions #2 (Academic & Industry tracks)
2:45 – 4:00 PM Breakout Sessions #3 (Academic & Industry tracks)
4:00 – 4:45 PM

Keynote Speaker #2

Fotios Fitsilis

  • Scientific Service - Head of Department (Hellenic Parliament - Greece)
4:45 – 5:00 PM Closing Remarks
5:00 – 8:00 PM Social Event & Networking