Tech Exchange
Wednesday, October 14, 2026
7:00 AM - 4:00 PM	AI Lab	
7:00 AM - 8:00 AM	Continental Breakfast	
7:00 AM - 4:00 PM	Exhibit Area Open	
7:00 AM - 8:00 AM	Lender CIO Forum (Open to MBA Members; Closed to Media)	
7:00 AM - 4:00 PM	Registration & Badge Pick-Up	
8:30 AM - 10:00 AM	OPENING GENERAL SESSION: The Next RenAIssance

Kick off Tech26 with a thought-provoking presentation about the age of Artificial Intelligence, where everything is changing, from how we work to how we create. As the former Head of Go-To-Market for OpenAI, Zack Kass has been at the forefront of AI’s global transformation for over 15 years. He counters the conventional dystopian narrative of AI, sharing a positive vision that offers the potential for game-changing innovation, opportunity, and human potential. Leave with new insights on how technology will reshape your organizations, workforce, and your life for the better.

Speakers
John Hedlund, 2027 MBA Chair-Elect; Vice Chairman, ICE Mortgage Technology
Zack Kass, Global AI Advisor; Former Head of Go-To-Market at OpenAI	
9:15 AM - 9:45 AM	General Session	
9:45 AM - 10:15 AM	General Session	
10:30 AM - 11:10 AM	Breakout Sessions	
11:15 AM - 11:55 AM	Breakout Sessions	
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM	Lunch in the Exhibit Area	
1:00 PM - 1:50 PM	GENERAL SESSION: Tech Showcase for the Tech Pro	
2:00 PM - 2:50 PM	Breakout Sessions	
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM	Closing General Session